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Profiles in Audacity
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Alan Axelrod |
In brief, compelling, and inspiring vignettes, bestselling historian Alan Axelrod pinpoints and investigates the make-or-break event in the lives and careers of some of history’s most significant fig… |
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It Seemed Like a Good Idea..
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William R. Forstchen,Bill Fawcett |
Throughout the annals of history, the best of intentions--and sometimes the worst--have set in motion events with a vastly different outcome than originally intended. In this entertaining, fact-fille… |
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The handy philosophy answer book
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Naomi Zack |
An introduction to the world of philosophy: looks at philosophical fundamentals, various schools of thought, and more. |
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How George Washington fleeced the nation
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Phil Mason |
Collects obscure trivia about historical figures, from President Lyndon Johnson's poor phone etiquette to Albert Einstein's habit of forgetting his shoes. |
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The case of the train without wheels and other true history mysteries for you to solve
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Patrice Sherman |
"Nonfiction history information is presented as mysteries for readers to solve. With the turn of a page, readers learn how to solve the true history mystery"--Provided by publisher. |
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This or that history debate
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Michael O'Hearn |
"Offers intriguing either/or questions and content on history topics to encourage critical thinking and debate"--Provided by publisher. |
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All facts considered
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Kee Malesky |
Compendium of fascinating facts on history, science, and the arts. |
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The History Of The World In Bitesized Chunks
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Emma Marriott |
Broken down into bite-sized chunks, this covers the History of Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and the Far East. From the publishers of, Remember, Remember: The history of Britain in bite-sized… |
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How they choked
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Georgia Bragg |
Presents a humorous look at the flaws and foibles of some of the most famous personalities of history, including such figures as Marco Polo, George Armstrong Custer, Thomas Edison, and Amelia Earhart. |
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The time traveler's handbook
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James Wyllie |
Travel through time to witness some of the most extraordinary and colorful events in world history with this unusual and entertaining guide that includes fascinating cultural details from each period… |
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Mysteries in history
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Aron, Paul |
Award-winning author Paul Aron takes readers on a journey through great historical mysteries through the ages. Entertaining in themselves, the stories also show that history is not merely living, but… |
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Great puzzles of history
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Fred Neff |
Presents discussions of ten historical controversies, including the fate of Marie Antoinette's son, the true identity of Prisoner Number 7 (Rudolph Hess), the existence of King Arthur, and the discov… |
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Mysterious persons in history
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Fred Neff |
Discusses eight unsolved cases of mysterious death, from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, involving Napoleon Bonaparte, Sir Harry Oaks, the Black Dahlia, William Taylor, Lizzie Borden, J… |
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