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Ancient Treasures: The Discovery of Lost Hoards, Sunken Ships, Buried Vaults, and Other Long-Forgotten ArtifactsThe author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales...
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We Both Read-Let's Build It! (Pb) - NonfictionMost children like to build things, and this book gives them a realistic glimpse into construction projects, from houses and skyscrapers to bridges and stadiums. Along the way, readers will learn about some of the planning and materials that go into building, as well...
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Carmilla by J. Sheridan LeFanu, Fiction, Literary, Horror, FantasyBefore DRACULA came CARMILLA A Strange Agony. The exquisite and deadly vampire Carmilla haunts J. Sheridan LeFanu's influential novel. A Gothic tale of blood and terror, Carmilla inspired later classics by Bram Stoker and Robert Louis Stevenson, ever shadowed by a love that dare...
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How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and CathedralsChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols--all of which are packed with meaning. But today few people, from regular visitors to tourists, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there. How to...
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Inventing the New American House: Howard Van Doren Shaw, ArchitectA timely reappraisal of the importance of Howard Van Doren Shaw, a country house architect better known in his day than Frank Lloyd Wright but now an obscure figure. Howard Van Doren Shaw designed stately country houses in and around Chicago - from affluent...
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Victorian Houses of MississippiAlthough Mississippi's antebellum architecture has received wide attention, its late nineteenth-century architectural legacy often goes unrecognized. In 187 full-color photographs Victorian Houses of Mississippi showcases a selection of 143 houses that exemplify Victorian tastes in residential design. Close-ups of some of the homes reveal...
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The Rise of the Ottoman Empire - History 5th Grade Children's Renaissance BooksThe Ottoman Empire was one of the most popular empires in history. This book will discuss the many facts of the Ottoman Empire, along with the notable achievements achieved during their time. Learning about history is not just about memorizing names and dates. It's...
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The Accursed Tower: The Fall of Acre and the End of the CrusadesFrom a New York Times-bestselling author, a stirring account of the siege of Acre in 1291, when the last Christian stronghold fell to the Muslim army The 1291 siege of Acre was the Alamo of the Christian Crusades -- the final bloody battle for...
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Vlad the Impaler: A Life From Beginning to EndVlad the ImpalerThe character Count Dracula is well-known throughout the world. He is a dark, seductive, pale man wearing a cape. His gaze is quite literally captivating, and he has the strength of ten men. The story, written by Bram Stoker in 1897, has...
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Engineering the NYC Subway SystemThe New York City Subway System has been carrying passengers for more than a century. Engineering the NYC Subway Systemexplores how designers drew up plans for the subway, how workers built the underground system in one of the world's busiest cities, and how commuters...
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Explore!: NormansThe Normans invaded countries across Europe and played an important role in the history of England. Find out how the Normans beat the Anglo-Saxons, why William the Conqueror made the Domesday Book, and how they changed the English language. Inside you can read about:...
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Fragile Grounds: Louisiana's Endangered CemeteriesRecipient of a 2018 Preserve Louisiana Award and a 2018 Coastal Stewardship Award Fragile Grounds compiles stories and photographs of endangered cemeteries throughout Louisiana's coastal zone and beyond. These burial places link the fragile land to the frailty of the state's threatened community structures....
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Building the Golden Gate Bridge: An Interactive Engineering AdventurePeople living in San Francisco during the 1920s and 1930s are fascinated by the project to build the Golden Gate Bridge the worlds longest suspension bridge yet. Will you: Be a designer of the bridge, working to solve the many challenges created by such...
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Living on the Edge- Amazing buildings that seem to defy the laws of gravity - More than 40 case studies on building in the most unbuildable places, with insights from architects In Living on the Edge, the author goes in search of the most amazing and seemingly...
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Mercia: The Rise and Fall of a KingdomMany people know about Wessex, the 'Last Kingdom' of the Anglo-Saxons to fall to the Northmen, but another kingdom, Mercia, once enjoyed supremacy over not only Wessex, but all of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. At its zenith Mercia controlled what is now Birmingham and London...
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Sometimes I LieNew York Times AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Boldly plotted, tightly knotted--a provocative true-or-false thriller that deepens and darkens to its ink-black finale. Marvelous." --AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window My name is Amber Reynolds. There are three things you should know about...
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My First Book of Greek WordsHow do you say hello in Greek? Explore the pages of this Greek English picture dictionary to learn new words and phrases. Colorful photographs and simple labels make learning Greek easy.Author: Translations Com, Katy R. KudelaPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 12/01/2010Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.10h...
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New York Design at HomeDesigners' homes are often laboratories where they are free to experiment. These spaces are filled with the designer's most personal and cherished objects, furnishings, and artwork that are concentrated expressions of their style and interests. New York Design at Home profiles 27 homes and...
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The Pride of the PeacockA young woman uncovers her family's dark secrets in this mystery and her connection to a famously cursed gemstone in this Victorian gothic thriller from an internationally bestselling authorTo secure her inheritance, Jessica Clavering agrees to a marriage of convenience, but will her handsome...
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The Conqueror: A Novel of William the Conqueror, the Bastard Son Who Overpowered a Kingdom and the Woman Who Melted His HeartThe true story of the bastard son who made himself a king and the woman who melted his heart.The stirring history of William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy, who invaded England and became the King. His victory, concluded at the Battle of Hastings in...
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