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Ever wondered why most classical music concerts are such stuffy affairs? Had to bluff your way through classical music conversations? Trying to get a handle on music by modern composers? Failed to con
To sail a boat is a magical, and sometimes mystical, experience. The sailor is free from the cares of life on land, entirely absorbed in the enterprise of moving a craft across the water. For the unin
The Hoosac Tunnel Murders begins when seventeen-year old Ginger O’Leary is driven from her bed in the dead of night by a vision of murder within the depths of the “bloody pit.” Terrified by what she h
Every day millions of people enter virtual worlds through video games, which are now the fastest-growing form of entertainment and are played by young and old alike. This account unlocks this amazing
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Packed with gloriously funny stories, this guide not only gives advice on how to get started fishing but also discusses the serious impact of over-fishing, which threatens oceans and rivers.
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Released for the 2004 Melbourne Cup, this guide provides astute observations and hilarious insights for both racing amateurs and seasoned racing and betting pros. Celebrating "the sport of kings," thi
Ginger loves to play with her neighbor, Edgar. But for some reason, Edgar doesn't want to do anything Ginger wants to do. Can she find something they both like to do?