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Written for reasonable risk takers who want to add excitement to their lives, this edgy combination of science, history and DIY projects explains why danger is good for you and details the art of living dangerously.
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The Adventures of Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—a doctor, writer and spiritualist—turns out to be just as fascinating as Sherlock Holmes, the fictitious sleuth he created. Miller’s biography is an absorbing account of a true creative giant.
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Winchester uses the famous photograph of Alice Liddell as a springboard for an inventive and fascinating look at the inspiration behind Lewis Carroll’s celebrated children’s classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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The intrepid vet who gave us All My Patients Have Tales returns with another uproarious, utterly charming collection of stories about his adventures—and misadventures—caring for animals both great and small.
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Counts as 2
Sher recounts a life defined by the strange codes and rituals of obsessive-compulsive disorder: washing her hands, counting steps, collecting knives, locking herself in closets, praying, starving and cutting herself.
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From bestselling historian H. W. Brands, a chronicle of how, in the decades following the Civil War, the capitalist revolution transformed America from a land of small farmers and businessmen into an industrial giant.
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One of today’s most respected historians offers a history of the American left—from the abolitionists and suffragists to the unions and civil rights activists—to illuminate its enduring impact on our cultural landscape.
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American Highway Large Print Road Atlas
Published in a large, easy-to-read format, this full-color atlas is packed with hundreds of road maps covering all of the USA, Canada and Mexico, with inset maps of metro areas, interstate speed limits and more.
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Order today! Item will ship 06/20/2012
A revolutionary take on America’s myriad identities and cultural regions that offers fascinating insights on how the conflicts between them have shaped our past…and how they are molding our future.
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This collection of over 200 proverbs uncovers the rich heritage and folklore of the Amish. Ranging from the serious to the seriously funny, these proverbs can inform the lives of anyone seeking simplicity in life.
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Ancient Egypt on 5 Deben a Day
Imagine visiting Egypt in 1225 BC, during the rule of Rameses II. With Ancient Egypt on 5 Deben a Day, Egyptologist Donald P. Ryan has written an intriguing “travel guide” to one of the greatest cultures of antiquity.
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From Napoleon and Josephine to John and Yoko, history is replete with great romances. And the Rest Is History explores these intriguing partnerships—and looks at the qualities that made them truly legendary.
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Animal Rescue League of Iowa for Love of Dogs
by Animal Rescue League of Iowa
This heartwarming and useful guide to breeds, choosing the right dog for you, dog health and all things dog-related includes doggone cute photos and a DVD that demonstrates basic commands for training dogs.
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Lombardi pokes fun at our softhearted preconceptions about animals and teaches us all sorts of things about our furry, feathered friends: bees love alcohol, pandas enjoy pornography and much, much more!
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What irritates us and why? This book examines our response to a wide range of stimuli—from loud cell-phone conversations to incessant gum-snapping—to analyze the psychological underpinnings of annoyance.
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