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Digging for Richard III: The Search for the Lost King

Mike Pitts · Thames & Hudson; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

The story of the archaeology behind the dig that found Richard III, told through a fascinating array of photographs, diagrams, and firsthand accounts In August 2012 a search began and on February 4, 2013 a team from Leicester University delivered its verdict to a mesmerized press room,...
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Cities That Shaped the Ancient World

John Julius Norwich · Thames & Hudson; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

An illuminating and evocatively illustrated tour of forty of the greatest cities that shaped the ancient world and its civilizations, from China and Mesoamerica to Europe and Ethiopia Today we take living in cities, with all their attractions and annoyances, for granted. But when did humans...
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Vikings: Life and Legend

Gareth Williams (Editor), · Cornell University Press; 1 edition

In the ninth and tenth centuries, the Vikings created a cultural network that spanned four continents: from the Caspian Sea to the North Atlantic and from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean. The Viking Age was a period of major change as a result of the Vikings’ impact on neighboring...
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Lives in Ruins: Archaeologists and the Seductive Lure of Human Rubble

Marilyn Johnson · Harper
Format: Hardcover

The author of The Dead Beat and This Book is Overdue! turns her piercing eye and charming wit to the real-life avatars of Indiana Jones - the archaeologists who sort through the muck and mire of swamps, ancient landfills, volcanic islands, and other dirty places to reclaim history for us all.Pompeii,...
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Becoming a U.S. Citizen: A Guide to the Law, Exam & Interview

Ilona Bray JD · NOLO; Seventh edition

Presents information on becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen, including eligibility for citizenship, the basic application procedures, a study guide to the citizenship exam, tips for a successful interview, and how to deal with setbacks.
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Kaplan GED® Test Premier 2015 with 2 Practice Tests: Book + Online + Videos + Mobile

Caren Van Slyke · Kaplan Publishing; Twelfth Edition edition

Comprehensive content review, strategies, and practice for all sections of the GED Tests from a top expert.The GED is a high school equivalency test that is recognized by educational institutions and employers throughout the United States and Canada. Every year, hundreds of thousands of individuals...
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Winning Scholarships for College, Fourth Edition: An Insider's Guide

Marianne Ragins · Holt Paperbacks; Fourth Edition, Revised Edition edition

An updated and revised edition of this comprehensive guide to finding and winning scholarships for your education Marianne Ragins, the publisher of The Scholarship Workshop and winner of more than $400,000 in scholarship money, presents the fully revised and updated Winning Scholarships...
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Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries, & Noise

Emily Doskow Attorney · NOLO; 7 edition

An easy-to-read guide on laws concerning common neighbor disputes Is the noise from next door keeping you up at night? Is the view from your backyard being obstructed? Is a neighboring business driving you crazy? Your home is important to you and your neighbors aren’t going anywhere...
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The United States Army: A Chronology, 1775 to the Present

John C. Fredriksen · ABC-CLIO
Format: Hardcover

The United States Army A Chronology, 1775 to the Present captures the full sweep of the U.S. Armys place in our nations history. Its series of concise, yet highly informative, entries cover all important events involving American ground troops—both successes and failures, in wartime and in peace—from...
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