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German-English Genealogical DictionaryThis book is designed for the family researcher who has little or no knowledge of German but who nevertheless needs to make a translation of German-language documents. The dictionary covers thousands of German terms and defines them in single words or brief phrases.Author: Ernest...
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Settlers of Maryland, 1679-1783. Consolidated Edition (Consolidated)Originally published between 1995 and 1996 the five volumes of "Settlers of Maryland" had a profound impact on colonial Maryland genealogy. Starting at the point where Gust Skordas's famous "Early Settlers of Maryland, 1633-1680" left off, it identified all grants of land in Maryland...
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Thailand Travel AtlasKick back, relax, and enjoy your vacation without getting lost. Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this...
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Great Mahjong Book: History, Lore, and PlayMaster the game of Mahjong while learning about its legends and history with this entertaining and useful guide. An excellent way to learn Mahjong or "Mah Jongg"--The Great Mahjong Book is the perfect resource for beginner or experienced mahjong players. Richly illustrated and easy...
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Reason Within the Bounds of ReligionWidely acclaimed as a seminal work on the relationship between reason and religion, this book probes the role of faith in responsible scholarship. Philosophical in nature yet highly accessible, this volume will inform all readers interested in integrating faith and learning.Author: Nicholas Wolterstorff, Reformed...
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Jude- Everyman's Bible Commentary: The Acts of the ApostatesRich in content and replete with warnings concerning the last days, this epistle of only twenty-five verses has often been neglected by students of God's Word. Jude: The Acts of the Apostes is a scholarly, practical exposition of this short but important New Testament...
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Ephesians- Everyman's Bible Commentary: The Glory of the ChurchWith the ecumenical movement gaining impetus in today's world, ecclesiological discussions are common. What does church actually mean? Is it a visible organization or a spiritual organism? Who makes up its membership? Nearly two centuries ago, the apostle Paul spoke on these and similar...
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Essential Cinema: On the Necessity of Film CanonsIn his astute and deeply informed film reviews and essays, Jonathan Rosenbaum regularly provides new and brilliant insights into the cinema as art, entertainment, and commerce. Guided by a personal canon of great films, Rosenbaum sees, in the ongoing hostility toward the idea of...
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Owls of the United States and Canada: A Complete Guide to Their Biology and BehaviorNamed One of the Best Reference Books of 2007 by Library JournalThere is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed,...
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The Bees of the WorldIn this extensive update of his definitive reference, Charles D. Michener reveals a diverse fauna that numbers more than 17,000 species and ranges from the common honeybee to rare bees that feed on the pollen of a single type of plant. With many new...
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Squirrels: The Animal Answer GuideDid you know that a groundhog is really a type of squirrel? That squirrels control their body temperature with their tails? That most squirrels have yellow-tinted eye lenses that work like sunglasses to reduce glare? That tree squirrels can turn their hind feet completely...
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The Clements Checklist of Birds of the WorldBirds have long held a unique dual role as a model group for scientists and as the focus of birders' passionate quests. Despite centuries of observation, each year brings the discovery and description of several entirely new avian species and hundreds of other taxonomic...
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Sri Lanka Travel Map Third EditionThe Sri Lanka Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel...
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National Geographic Hawaii Wall Map - Laminated (34.75 X 22.75 In)One of Expertly researched and designed, National Geographic's most visually stunning maps, the Hawai'i Map shows all eight of the major islands and includes an inset of the entire chain of reefs stretching nearly 3,000 miles across the central Pacific. In addition to showing...
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Nuevo Diccionario de la BibliaEl Nuevo Diccionario de la Biblia se centra en interpretaciones e información bíblica, ideal para el entendimiento de palabras o frases, como por ejemplo las Escrituras. Narrado en español, este volumen de éxito es totalmente ilustrado, donde encontrará más de 750 mapas, fotos, y...
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Pilates Body in Motion: A Practical Guide to the First 3 YearsPilates: Body in Motion is a pioneering, step-by-step book for mat-based Pilates. A global best-seller famed for its clear instruction and innovative design, Pilates: Body in Motion clearly explains every exercise sequence with at-a-glance overviews, detailed step-by-step photographs, and a checklist of dos and...
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The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea MarketsFlea Markets are considered one of the most democratic institutions around. A man wants to sell something, he pays a small fee for a space in an outdoor parking lot or a farmer's field, brings his own table, puts out his wares and he's...
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Civil War Soldiers of the Big Sandy Valley of KentuckyAfter decades of meticulous research, John David Preston has produced a comprehensive list of Union and Confederate soldiers from the eight county Big Sandy River region of eastern Kentucky. The list of more than 6,000 soldiers includes pertinent information about the service of each...
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Drive-in Dream Girls: A Galaxy of B-Movie Starlets of the SixtiesDuring the 1960s, a bushel of B-movies were produced and aimed at the predominantly teenage drive-in movie audience. At first teens couldn't get enough of the bikini-clad beauties dancing on the beach or being wooed by Elvis Presley, but by 1966 young audiences became...
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The Egyptian Pyramids: A Comprehensive, Illustrated ReferenceThis generously illustrated work is the most complete reference book ever published on these fascinating and compelling structures of the ancient world. Facts on each of the 42 pharaohs and the monuments they constructed (and commentary from the author who has extensively explored them)...
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