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Hailed by the Washington Post as mandatory reading, and praised by Fareed Zakaria as intelligent, compassionate, and revealing, this powerful journey will help bridge one of the greatest divides shapi
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Irene's family has moved to Evreux, Normandy. Soon after arriving at her new home, she is approached by a mysterious woman who mutters some strange words about Irene's mother being in danger, before v
Explores the evolving relationship between humans and robots while considering the enhanced role of the intelligent machine in a society adapting to rapid technological advancement.
In this unique insider account, John H. Sununu pays tribute to his former boss - an intelligent, thoughtful, modest leader - and his overlooked accomplishments. Though George H. W. Bush is remembered
In this unique insider account, John H. Sununu pays tribute to his former boss - an intelligent, thoughtful, modest leader - and his overlooked accomplishments. Though George H. W. Bush is remembered
Recounts how Holy Roman Emperor Charles V essentially sentenced monk Martin Luther to death for his claims about Church corruption, sharing insights into how Luther's underground movement pivotally sh
Recounts how Holy Roman Emperor Charles V essentially sentenced monk Martin Luther to death for his claims about Church corruption, sharing insights into how Luther's underground movement pivotally sh
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Robert E. Lee is one of the most famous and decorated American generals in history. The son of Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, General Lee was a native of V
Robert E. Lee is one of the most famous and decorated American generals in history. The son of Revolutionary War hero Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, General Lee was a native of V
Blast through the galaxy to our own solar system and explore the mysteries of space to a rocking beat. Packed with endnotes about space exploration and more. Enhanced CD includes audio singalong and v
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.In the first two book
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a groundbreaking law. Under this law African-Americans could no longer be segregated from white Americans. The law changed the country forever. Explore the points of v
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Madeline Hart is a rising star in British government: beautiful, intelligent, driven to succeed by an impoverished childhood. But she also has a dark secret. She is the lover of the Prime Minister, Jo
Sent on a mission to rescue two kidnapped children being held in a South American embassy, former Navy SEAL Ian Dunn teams up with intelligent young lawyer Phoebe Kruger in a race against time that is
Major George Eyster V comes from a family of military officers dating back to the Revolutionary War. His tour of duty in Iraq, however, left him disillusioned and questioning. Then he accepted a posti
When a notorious former member of an elite Connecticut beach community is found murdered, retired FBI profiler Gregor Demarkian is called in to solve the crime and uncover mysterious events from the v
Audio recordings performed by Michael Isaac Strauss. Titles: Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 5, No. 3 (J. Hummel/D. Preucil) * Andante e Rondo ungarese, Op. 35 (C.M. v. Weber/D. Preucil) * Sonata in A
Book and CD edition with audio recordings performed by Michael Isaac Strauss. Titles: Sonata for Viola and Piano, Op. 5, No. 3 (J. Hummel/D. Preucil) * Andante e Rondo ungarese, Op. 35 (C.M. v. Weber/
"Though it's relatively new, snowboarding is one of the most popular winter sports out there both because it's thrilling to watch and fun to do! From half pipes to slalom courses, find out about the v
As host of Closing Arguments on Court TV and Nancy Grace on CNN's Headline News, Nancy Grace has won legions of devoted fans with her intelligent, plainspoken approach to the law. In Objection!, she t
On October 25, 1944, the Samuel B. Roberts and twelve other vessels stood between Japan's largest battleship force ever and MacArthur's transports inside Leyte Gulf. Facing more than twenty Japanese v
On October 25, 1944, the Samuel B. Roberts and twelve other vessels stood between Japan's largest battleship force ever and MacArthur's transports inside Leyte Gulf. Facing more than twenty Japanese v
Spirited and intelligent, Morayogrows up surrounded by friends and family in busy, modern-day Ibadan, Nigeria. An adoring little sister, their traditional parents, and a host of aunties and cousins ma
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These two 60-miniute CDs, recorded by native speakers of Vietnamese, are an invaluable component of the Colloquial Vietnamese course. While reinforcing material from the book, the CDs also contain a v
Audie Murphy was a desperately poor eighteen-year-old orphan when he joined the Army. By V-E Day, he had become the most decorated soldier in American history. His story has been recognized for its gr
