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1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think
Robert Arp · Atria Books
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An elegant addition to the successful “1001” series—a comprehensive, chronological guide to the most important thoughts from the finest minds of the past 3,000 years.1001 Ideas That Changed the Way We Think is a comprehensive guide to the most interesting and imaginative... |
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A History of the World in 12 Maps
Jerry Brotton · Viking Adult
Format: Hardcover |
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A fascinating look at twelve maps—from Ancient Greece to Google Earth—and how they changed our world In this masterful study, historian and cartography expert Jerry Brotton explores a dozen of history’s most influential maps, from stone tablet to vibrant computer screen.... |
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Naming Jack the Ripper
Edwards Russell · Lyons Press
Format: Kindle Edition |
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After 125 years of theorizing and speculation regarding the identity of Jack the Ripper, Russell Edwards is in the unique position of owning the first physical evidence relating to the crimes to have emerged since 1888. This evidence is from one of the crime scenes, and has now been rigorously... |
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Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air
Richard Holmes · Pantheon
Format: Kindle Edition |
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From Barnes & NobleIn his award-winning The Age of Wonder, Richard Holmes thrilled us with an evocation of the Romantic era's romance with science. Now his new book takes us metaphorically into the sky, propelling us on a thrilling, eye-opening jaunt through the history of hot-air ballooning.... |
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The Real Peter Pan: J. M. Barrie and the Boy Who Inspired Him
Piers Dudgeon · Thomas Dunne Books
Pages: 416
Format: Print book |
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The world has long been captivated by the story of Peter Pan and the countless movies, plays, musicals, and books that retell the story of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys. Now, in this revealing behind-the-scenes book, author Piers Dudgeon examines the fascinating and complex relationships... |
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Warrior Nations: The United States and Indian Peoples
Roger L. Nichols · University of Oklahoma Press
Format: Paperback |
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During the century following George Washington’s presidency, the United States fought at least forty wars with various Indian tribes, averaging one conflict every two and a half years. Warrior Nations is Roger L. Nichols’s response to the question, “Why did so much fighting... |
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Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice
Adam Makos · Ballantine Books
Pages: 445
Format: Print book |
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For readers of Unbroken comes an unforgettable tale of courage from America's "forgotten war" in Korea, by the New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Call. Devotion tells the inspirational story of the U.S. Navy's most famous aviator duo, Lieutenant Tom Hudner and Ensign... |
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