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During World War II, the Japanese military cracked the codes used by the American Army and Navy, but never the Marines. What made the Marines' code different? They used Navajo Code Talkers, specially recruited American Indian soldiers who used their language to send and receive top-secret messages. Infographics, sidebars, and fact boxes bring the experiences of these brave military men to life.
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A fragile peace reigns in Wessex, Mercia and East Anglia. King Alfred's son Edward and formidable daughter, Aethelflaed, rule the kingdoms. But all around the restless Northmen, eyeing the rich lands and wealthy churches, are mounting raids. Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the kingdoms' greatest warrior, controls northern Mercia from the strongly fortified city of Chester. But forces are gathering against him. Northmen allied to the Irish, led by the fierce...
26063) The steel seraglio
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"The sultan Bokhari Al-Bokhari of Bessa has 365 concubines--until a violent coup puts the city in the hands of the religious zealot Hakkim Mehdad. Hakkim has no use for the pleasures of the flesh: he condemns the women first to exile and then to death. Cast into the desert, the concubines must rely on themselves and each other to escape from the new sultan's fanatical pursuit. But their goals go beyond mere survival: with the aid of the champions...
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The Bobbsey Twins in the Great West is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of the Bobbsey Twins, Bert, Nan, Freddie, and Flossie, as they travel with their family on a trip to the western United States. The twins and their family begin their journey in New York and travel by train to Chicago. From there, they continue their journey by train through the western states of Colorado, Wyoming,...
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The Bobbsey Twins On A Houseboat is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, first published in 1915. It is part of a series of books featuring the adventures of the Bobbsey twins, Bert and Nan, and their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie. In this book, the Bobbsey family sets out on a summer vacation on a houseboat. The children are excited to spend their days exploring the rivers and lakes of the countryside, fishing, and swimming. They also plan...
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The Bobbsey Twins in a Great City is a children's novel by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1947. It is part of the "Bobbsey Twins" series and follows the adventures of the Bobbsey twins, Bert and Nan, and their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie. In this story, the Bobbsey twins are visiting their cousins in the city, where they get to explore all the sights and sounds of a big metropolis. They visit museums, go to the theater, and even attend a fancy...
26067) The Bobbsey Twins at Home
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The Bobbsey Twins at Home by Laura Lee Hope is a children's novel and the eleventh book in the Bobbsey Twins series. The story follows the Bobbsey family, consisting of two sets of twins - Bert and Nan, and Freddie and Flossie, and their parents, as they return home to Lakeport after a vacation. Upon their arrival, they find that their house has been burglarized and many valuable items, including their father's watch, have been stolen. The twins decide...
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The Bobbsey Twins at Meadow Brook is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope. The book is part of the Bobbsey Twins series and was first published in 1915. The story begins with the Bobbsey twins, Nan and Bert, excitedly preparing to spend the summer at their Aunt Emily's country home in Meadow Brook. They are joined by their younger siblings, Freddie and Flossie, and together they embark on many adventures in the countryside. The Bobbsey twins explore...
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The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge is a children's book by Laura Lee Hope, published in 1952. It is the 48th book in "The Bobbsey Twins" series. The story revolves around the adventures of two sets of twins, Bert and Nan, and Freddie and Flossie, who go on a winter vacation to Snow Lodge, a ski resort in the mountains. The Bobbsey family is invited by their friend, Mr. Carford, to spend a winter vacation at Snow Lodge, his ski resort. The children are...
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The sleek, 222-foot, black auxiliary steamer The Sea King left London on October, 8, 1864, ostensibly bound for Bombay. The subterfuge was ended off the shores of Madeira, as the ship was rechristened and outfitted for war. With new gun ports cut to accommodate additional cannon, the CSS Shenandoah commenced the last, most quixotic sea story of the Civil War, the 58,000-mile, around-the-world cruise of the Confederacys third most successful merchant...
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Advocating nuclear war, attempting communication with dolphins and taking an interest in the paranormal and UFOs, there is perhaps no greater (or stranger) cautionary tale for the Left than that of Posadism.
Named after the Argentine Trotskyist J. Posadas, the movement's journey through the fractious and sectarian world of mid-20th century revolutionary socialism was unique. Although at times significant, Posadas' movement was ultimately a failure....
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Home to thousands of US sailors, the USS Alabama fought bravely in World War II, but after she finished her service, the battleship was set to be scrapped. The people of Alabama decided they had to save the ship named for their proud state. No one was more determined than Alabama's schoolchildren. Author Karyn Tunks traces the story of the children's efforts in this informative and entertaining account. Tunks reveals a wealth of detail about life...
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The McGonigal brothers, Eoin and Ambrose were fiercely independent characters. Born and educated in southern Ireland to a catholic family but raised in Belfast, they wasted no time in enlisting at the outbreak of War in 1939. Both outstanding sportsmen, their leadership potential was quickly recognized. Eoin was one of the first two officers selected from an Irish regiment for Commando training in 1940. After leading a troop at the River Litani battle...
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Montana's cowboys, miners, foresters, farmers and nurses entered World War I in April 1917 under the battle cry that would resonate on the battlefields in France--"Powder River, Let 'Er Buck!" Montana men served in a greater percentage per capita than any other state. Hundreds responded to the call, including local women and minorities, from the nation's first congresswoman, Jeannette Rankin, to young women serving as combat nurses on the front lines....
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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Adolf Hitler in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Adolf Hitler. Adolf Hitler's name will never be forgotten and his atrocious acts are still remembered to this day. He led the most shocking crimes against humanity in modern history which saw millions of people, particularly Jews, killed. But when Hitler was a child, there...
26076) Dictadores Tiranos: Descubre Tiranos Descubre a los Dictadores más Crueles que Han Influido en la
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¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué acontecimientos llevan a una persona a convertirse en un despiadado dictador? ¿Qué motiva a alguien a buscar un control absoluto sobre la población? Entonces sigue leyendo… "La diferencia entre una democracia y una dictadura consiste en que en la democracia puedes votar antes de obedecer las órdenes."- Charles Bukowski La historia está plagada de episodios para recordar, pero también para olvidar, uno de...
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Born in 1887, George Leonard Noake joined the nautical training establishment, HMS Conway, in 1903. He then served an apprenticeship at sea until 1908 when his detailed memoirs commence, sailing as a second officer in the European/West African trade. After going ashore to work on a farm between 1913 and 1915, he returned to the mercantile marine in 1915 during the First World War to sail in a number of ships carrying horses, grain and coal. He survived...
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If the founding fathers and mothers of the United States had built a time capsule to tell the story of the nation's beginnings, what artifacts would be packed inside? Tea leaves, a lantern, yellowed documents, and more tell a part of the story of the colonists' fight for independence. In this Time Capsule History book, readers can examine primary sources of the Revolutionary Era to explore this exciting moment in history!
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Découvrez enfin tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur Nixon en moins d'une heure!
En 1973 éclate le scandale du Watergate, qui sonnera le glas de la présence de Richard Nixon au Bureau ovale. C'est une immense désillusion pour la population américaine, qui avait voté massivement pour la réélection du pacificateur du Viêt Nam. Mais qui était cet homme, finalement?
Tout en nous faisant découvrir la vie et les mandats de Nixon, ce livre n'omet...
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The Nintendo generation has taken to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan where remotely controlled aircraft are killing America¹s enemies and saving American lives.Matt J. Martin is considered a "top gun" in the world of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). For nearly four years, he has flown hundreds of missions on two warfronts in a new kind of combat that, until recently, was largely classified Top Secret. He and his fellow Predator pilots have...
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