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Ob Poltergeister oder Scheintote, Hexenkunst oder prophetische Gabe: Die Region Hohenlohe ist reich an Geschichten und Legenden, die ins Übernatürliche oder Unglaubliche entführen. Der Glaube an das Wirken unsichtbarer Mächte und abergläubische Praktiken waren fester Bestandteil der Volkskultur. Doch was steckt hinter dem Hokuspokus?
In neun Kapiteln gehen drei Regionalhistoriker den Hohenloher Mysterien nach und suchen nach Hintergründen und...
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Cyrus, a great Persian leader, was so widely and memorably respected that a hundred years later, Xenophon of Athens wrote this admiring book about the greatest leader of his era. Larry Hedrick's Introduction describes Cyrus and his times.
Among his many achievements, this great leader of wisdom and virtue founded and extended the Persian Empire; conquered Babylon; freed 40,000 Jews from captivity; wrote mankind's first human rights charter; and...
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Women's basketball has received a lot more attention lately. Whether you've been a passionate fan for decades or recently started paying attention to it, I believe everyone still has a lot to learn. In this book, I wanted to provide an objective perspective on polarizing topics. I talk about people and teams that don't get enough recognition. I share some of my favorite memories. I provide a lot of data so you can become more informed when talking...
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From Finland to Newfoundland and Jelling to Jerusalem, follow in the wake of the Vikings-a transformative story of a people that begins with paganism and ends in Christendom.
In AD 800, the Scandinavians were just barbarians in longships. Though they held sway in the north, their power meant little more than the ability to pillage and plunder, which they did to bolster their status at home. But as these Norse warriors left their strongholds to trade,...
65) Lamine Khène
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Je crois que ce livre permet d'éclairer un parcours emblématique, mais aussi, et peut-être surtout, le caractère de l'homme qui accomplit ce parcours. Vie personnelle, vie familiale, vie militante, vie professionnelle ne sont chez lui que les facettes de l'existence d'un homme toujours égal à lui-même, égal et juste avec les autres, insensible aux positions sociales des uns et des autres, respectueux des opinions des autres, un homme humble,...
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Rose Lee Carter volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 10
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Rose Lee Carter, a thirteen-year-old African-American girl, dreams of life beyond the Mississippi cotton fields during the summer of 1955, but when Emmett Till is murdered and his killers are unjustly acquitted, Rose is torn between seeking her destiny outside of Mississippi or staying and being a part of an important movement.
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Aristocracy means "rule by the best." For nine hundred years, the British aristocracy considered itself ideally qualified to rule others, make laws, and guide the nation. Its virtues lay in its collective wisdom, its attachment to chivalric codes, and its sense of public duty. It evolved from a medieval warrior caste into a self-assured and sophisticated elite, which made itself the champion of popular liberty: It forced King John to sign the Magna...
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Ireland is a country that is, in many ways, still defined by the British occupation and the nature of its partition and independence and so there is much room to explore how it could have evolved differently in different circumstances.What would home rule have looked like in practice? What struggles would an Ireland that won independence in the late 18th century have faced? How would Ireland have positioned itself if the Nazis had won the Second World...
69) Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro Asian American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day
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Winner of the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook
"Between Harlem and Heaven presents a captivatingly original cuisine. Afro-Asian-American cooking is packed with unique and delicious layers of flavor. These stories and recipes lay praise to the immense influence the African Diaspora has had on global cuisine."- Sean Brock
In two of the most renowned and historic venues in Harlem, Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson created a unique take on...
70) Charlemagne:A Comprehensive Guide to the Greatest Monarch of the Carolingian Empire and How His R
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Charlemagne Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, is one of the most illustrious figures in European history. His reign marks a pivotal moment in the Middle Ages, characterized by the expansion of territory, flourishing of culture, and the strategic alliances that shaped the continent.As King of the Franks, Lombards, and later Emperor of the Romans, Charlemagne's influence extended beyond the mere conquest of lands; his legacy contributed...
71) Searching for Paradise: A Story of Chiefs, Gangs, Prime Ministers, and the God beyond the Clouds
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A warrior chief waited on a sacred mountain in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, seeking dreams and revelations from the spirit world. In the night he heard a voice, unlike any voice he had heard before. The voice called just one word, "Tiki!" It was the name of the chief's young son. Three times the call came, then there was silence. This book is the true story of Tiki. It is a story of chiefs, of gangs, of colonization, and of politics. It is also...
72) Ancient Egypt
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In "Ancient Egypt" journey back in time to one of the most fascinating civilizations in history. This concise yet comprehensive book takes you on a captivating exploration of the land of the pharaohs, offering a clear and insightful overview of ancient Egyptian culture, society, and achievements.Delve into the mystique of the pyramids, marvel at the grandeur of the temples, and unravel the secrets of the hieroglyphs. Discover the daily life of ordinary...
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In the ancient lands of West Asia lies the crib of civilization - the Old World. Stretching from the Mediterranean shores to the Yellow Sea, this region bore witness to the rise and fall of empires, and the mix of cultures over the centuries.In "The Old World & Five Seas," we travel through time to reveal the West Asia's rich history. At the heart of our exploration is the legendary Silk Road - a complex trade network linking widespread lands and...
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What if Marvel bought out DC?What if the Dandy survived as a digital comic?What if the Authority were never published?WHAT IF DREDD TOOK HIS HAT OFF?Sea Lion Press presents a collection of over a dozen essays on how American and British comic history could have ended up taking very different paths. Inside are characters from Spider-Man to Sonic the Hedgehog, from Alan Moore shaping the DC Universe to Jack Kirby being absent from it, from how to save...
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The biography of legendary admiral Chester W. Nimitz, master military strategist and visionary of submarine operations.
Chester Nimitz was an admiral's Admiral, considered by many to be the greatest naval leader of the last century. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Nimitz assembled the forces, selected the leaders, and - as commander of all U.S. and Allied air, land, and sea forces in the Pacific Ocean - led the charge one island at a time, one...
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Step Back in Time to Discover the Future
Imagine a world where Da Vinci's robots roamed the Renaissance, where ancient skies were cut by wings far before the Wright brothers took flight, and where the hum of electricity powered cities long before it was a reality. "Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early" opens a captivating window into the audacious human spirit–the dreamers and thinkers who dared to envision beyond the limitations...
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The United States is, relatively speaking, a new country; the colonies from which it sprung were settled by Europeans in the seventeenth century, and it gained independence only in the late eighteenth century. Despite this relative youth, the country has been host to a rich tradition of folklore and tall tales. This begs the question: if the country's fate had turned out differently, what would have this storytelling tradition have looked like? What...
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"El Camino del Despertar: La Vida y Enseñanzas de Buda" es una obra que invita al lector a sumergirse en la vida fascinante y las profundas enseñanzas del Buda histórico, Siddhartha Gautama. A través de una narrativa cautivadora, el libro explora los momentos clave de la vida de Buda, desde su nacimiento noble hasta su búsqueda de la iluminación y su eventual enseñanza del camino hacia la liberación del sufrimiento.En estas páginas, los lectores...
79) The Renaissance History:A Comprehensive History to a Remarkable Period in European History, Inclu
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The Renaissance History The Renaissance, a term that literally means "rebirth," marks a period of profound transformation in European history that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century. This era, which saw a resurgence of the arts, culture, science, and intellectual discourse, was deeply rooted in the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature, and art. Some of the most iconic figures in history, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo,...
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The final decade of the fifteenth century was a turning point in world history. The Genoese mariner Christopher Columbus sailed westward on the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, famously determined to discover for Spain a shorter and more direct route to the riches of the Indies. Meanwhile, a fellow Italian explorer for hire, John Cabot, set off on his own journey, under England's flag. Here, Douglas Hunter tells the fascinating tale of how, during this expedition,...
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