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The Last Days of English Tangier: The Out-Letter Book of Governor Percy Kirke, 1681-1683: Volume 66Governor Percy Kirke's Out-Letter Book, here transcribed verbatim and annotated, covers the terminal decline of English Tangier, ending just before the arrival of Lord Dartmouth's expedition charged with demolishing the town and evacuating all personnel. It contains 152 official letters mostly addressed to the...
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The Krebiozen Hoax: How a Mysterious Cancer Drug Shook Organized MedicineThe brainchild of an obscure Yugoslav physician, Krebiozen emerged in 1951 as an alleged cancer treatment. Andrew Ivy, a University of Illinois vice president and a famed physiologist dubbed "the conscience of U.S. science," wholeheartedly embraced Krebiozen. Ivy's impeccable credentials and reputation made the...
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The Killing Season: The Autumn of 1914, Ypres, and the Afternoon That Cost Germany a WarAn in-depth, authoritative account of the First Battle of Ypres, an early turning point in World War I that irrevocably changed the course of modern warfare--by the founding editor of MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History The Marne may have saved Paris and...
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The Islamic Moses: How the Prophet Inspired Jews and Muslims to Flourish Together and Change the WorldA theological and historical exploration of the connection between Islam and Judaism through the single most-mentioned character in the Quran: Moses.There is one human mentioned in the Quran more than any other: Moses. Why is it that the Jewish prophet dominates the Islamic scripture?...
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The Interbellum Constitution: Union, Commerce, and Slavery in the Age of FederalismsA synthesis of legal, political, and social history to show how the post-founding generations were forced to rethink and substantially revise the U.S. constitutional vision Between 1815 and 1861, American constitutional law and politics underwent a profound transformation. These decades of the Interbellum Constitution...
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The Hope of War: A Chaplain's Journey to Abiding Faith, Enduring Hope and Love Under FireSometimes, the greatest (and only) thing we can offer is ourselves. When Larry Cripps was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, he had little idea of what lay in store for him and his future comrades, both on and off the...
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The H. L. Hunley Submarine: History and Mystery from the Civil WarThe fascinating tale of the long-missing submarine that was the first to sink an enemy ship during wartimeThe story of the H. L. Hunley submarine is about American ingenuity and real people who were inventive, loyal, brave, resilient, persistent, and adventurous. The Hunley, built...
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The History of Fantasy Sports: And the Stories of the People Who Made It HappenFantasy sports have become as ingrained in American culture as baseball and apple pie. And they have spread worldwide. There are versions of these games for football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, cricket, bull riding, bass fishing, Iditarod and many more. It is one of...
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The History and Power of MindThis book explores the human mind and its incredible power to shape our lives and the world around us. Drawing on research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality, Richard Ingalese offers insights into the nature of consciousness, the workings of the brain,...
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The Headless Horror: Strange and Ghostly Ohio TalesChris Woodyard, author of the popular Haunted Ohio series, brings you the stories that would not die, with this collection of Victorian and Edwardian ghosts, mysteries, and tales of the strange. These chilling stories include reports of Women in White, haunted objects, and unexplained...
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The Greek Mythology Coloring Book: Epic Scenes from Olympus and BeyondBring Greek mythology to life in this stunningly illustrated coloring book featuring gods, goddesses, unique creatures, epic scenes, and more. From the gleaming heavens up above to the darkest depths of the underworld, this coloring book takes you on a journey through the incredible...
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The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of InequalityAuthor: Angus DeatonPublisher: Princeton University PressPublished: 05/21/2024Pages: 384Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.30dISBN: 9780691258805About the AuthorAngus Deaton, winner of the 2015 Nobel Prize in economics, is the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of Economics and International Affairs in the Woodrow Wilson School...
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The Gothic PeckinpahThis book argues for the importance of Gothic in understanding one of the key elements within the films of Sam Peckinpah (1925-1984). Although occasionally noted in the past, the Gothic has been generally overlooked when most critics consider the work of Sam Peckinpah with...
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The Girl Who Wore FreedomShortly after Danielle Patrix was born in the village of Sainte Marie du Mont, the German army occupied France. For the first five years of Dany's life, her family, and the French people were hungry, their clothes and shoes worn, and they could not...
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The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel's BorderlandsThe gripping true story of how leading Israeli journalist Amir Tibon, along with his wife and their two young children, were rescued from Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7, 2023 by Tibon's own father--an incredible tale of survival that also reveals the deep tensions...
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The Gases of the Atmosphere: The History of Their DiscoveryThe book "" The Gases of the Atmosphere: The History of Their Discovery, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format...
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The Franchise: Atlanta BravesIn The Franchise: Atlanta Braves, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed...
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The Founders' Speech To Save AmericaThe faith that sustained them...the families they held on to...the God-given rights they fought for... and how they won. The Founders' Speech To Save America gives readers a front-row seat to hear firsthand how the Founding Fathers defeated the greatest empire the world had...
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The Fight of Their Lives: A 21st-Century Primer on World War II"An ideal introduction to that awful yet important page in our history, as well as a vivid and fast-paced refresher for those better acquainted with the past." -Gregory J.W. Urwin, Professor of History at Temple University and author of Facing Fearful Odds: The Siege...
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The Fight of Their Lives: A 21st-Century Primer on World War II"An ideal introduction to that awful yet important page in our history, as well as a vivid and fast-paced refresher for those better acquainted with the past." -Gregory J.W. Urwin, Professor of History at Temple University and author of Facing Fearful Odds: The Siege...
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