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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses: History, Legend, Lore, Design, Technology, Romance
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Samuel Willard Crompton, Michael J Rhein
The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores - and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings - has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses is a panoramic, lavishly ...
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Peyton Manning
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This is the captivating biography of a football superstar.Quarterback Peyton Manning's career symbolizes family, faith, and competitiveness. The son of former NFL great Archie Manning and the older brother of Eli Manning, he has made the Indianapolis Colts his extended family as well. Although he possesses a good deal of natural talent, Manning ...
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The Ultimate Book of Lighthouses
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The sheer beauty of the elegant, lonely lighthouses along our shores -- and their unspoiled, scenic natural settings -- has captivated our collective imagination. More than simply picturesque, the lighthouse has become an enduring symbol of salvation, fortitude, and heroic folklore. The Ultimate Lighthouse Book is a panoramic, lavishly illustrated ...
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Alexander the Great
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This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the world was still young. As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and powerful commanders who could unite many people and were touched by greatness. This king of Macedonia claimed to ...
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Pakistan
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Pakistan, which means "land of the pure" in Urdu and Persian, was established in 1947, when the British Parliament created a Muslim nation from India (which was predominately Hindu). Since partition, India and Pakistan have fought for control of the disputed states of Kashmir and Jammu, and competed against each other to develop nuclear ...
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100 Battles That Shaped World History
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100 Battles That Shaped World History is another wonderful addition to Bluewood Books' popular 100 Series. This title is jam-packed with interesting facts and information about 100 different decisive battles that have been fought throughout history and around the world. From the very early battles, such as the Battle of Megiddo (1469 B.C.), ...
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100 Military Leaders Who Shaped World History
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Atlas of Native American History
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Samuel Willard Crompton, Ed. Featuring more than 70 newly created and period maps in full color, this indispensable reference traces the movement of North America's native peoples from 20,000 BC to the present day.
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Martin Luther
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Samuel Willard Crompton, Professor Martin E Marty (Introduction by)
A series that examines the lives of people who have had a major impact on the history or current practice of religion. This volume follows the life of Martin Luther.
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Julius Caesar
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This series takes a historical look at the ancient world's leading figures, who led armies to victory and ruled over vast domains in a time when the world was still young. As one empire fell, another would rise, led by charismatic and powerful commanders who could unite many people and were touched by greatness. This brilliant politician and ...
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Sputnik/Explorer I: The Race to Conquer Space
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Samuel Willard Crompton
The cold war served as the backdrop of the competition to find out which superpower - the United States or the Soviet Union - could reach outer space first. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, and the space race was officially on. Well-crafted prose, specific biographical sketches, and striking images make "Sputnik/Explorer I" ...
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Sinking O/T Bismarck
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This new series examines the circumstances and events surrounding some of the monumental conflicts that changed the history of warfare and the world. Each book includes maps that highlights the fields of battle and sidebars that take a more detailed look at some of the most significant and interesting people, places, and ideas that played a part ...
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The Wright Brothers: First in Flight
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In December 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history by embarking on the first controlled airplane flight among the dunes of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, thus opening up an era of aviation throughout the world. Readers' historical perspective will reach new heights thanks to features such as the photographs and timelines that enhance "The ...
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Nelson Mandela
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Born in obscurity and relative poverty, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela became the first president of South Africa elected by a fully representative democratic vote. One of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, the man affectionately known as "Madiba" (an honorary title bestowed by elders of his clan), is a leader whose trail is marked by humor, ...
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Third Crusade: Rich Lionhe (GB)
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This new series examines the circumstances and events surrounding some of the monumental conflicts that changed the history of warfare and the world. Each book includes maps that highlights the fields of battle and sidebars that take a more detailed look at some of the most significant and interesting people, places, and ideas that played a part ...
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Ferdinand Magellan: And the Quest to Circle the Globe
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Samuel Willard Crompton, William H Goetzmann (Editor)
Magellan set out in 1519 with five ships to find a passage through the Americas. Such a passage, if it existed, would allow Spanish ships to follow a westward route to the East Indies. After months of fruitless searching, Magellan eventually found a narrow, dangerous sea passage at the bottom of South America - now called the Strait of Magellan.
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Presidents of the United States
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100 Leaders Who Shaped Colonial North America
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In 100 Leaders Who Shaped Colonial North America, readers will be fascinated to learn about a variety of people who have played a major role in the development and colonization of North America. Influences upon colonial life and life as we know it today derive from the early English, French, Spanish, Dutch and other leaders who set down the ...
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Printing Press (Tpt)
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The advancements made possible by technology--from the printed pages that spurred the Protestant Reformation to the Web pages that today transmit information across the globe--have dramatically changed the history of humankind. While chronicling the development of the world's most influential technologies, TRANSFORMING POWER OF TECHNOLOGY examines ...
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The Family Values Movement: Promoting Faith Through Action
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Samuel Willard Crompton, Tim McNeese (Editor)
The family values movement is a conservative movement that strongly supports traditional social values. Since 1980, the Republican Party has used the issue of family values to attract voters, and such organizations as the Christian Coalition and the American Family Association have tied the movement to Christianity and thus believe that Christian ...
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John Elway
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Few have worn their team colors as proudly as No. 7, the longtime quarterback of the Denver Broncos. First arriving at Denver in 1983, John Elway stayed for 16 seasons that ran the gamut from spectacular to dismal. He became as identified with Denver as Johnny Unitas with Baltimore, Terry Bradshaw with Pittsburgh, and Roger Staubach with Dallas. ...
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Emanuel Swedenborg (SL& T)
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Swedenborg is credited as being the major intellectual of Sweden for the early eighteenth century. Interested in spiritual matters, he wrote prolifically about his beliefs.
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Ariel Sharon
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There were moments in Ariel Sharon's astonishingly successful military career when he had an incredible way of pulling victory from the jaws of defeat. But he has also been blasted for actions that have led to the deaths of civilians. Even so, Sharon overcame his opposition and adversity to become Israel's prime minister in 2001. At age 72, this ...
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Desmond Tutu: Fighting Apartheid
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Samuel Willard Crompton
Cleric and civil rights activist Desmond Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. The Nobel Committee called Tutu "a unifying leader figure in the campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa...the Committee wishes to direct attention to the non-violent struggle for liberation to which Desmond Tutu belongs, a struggle in ...
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