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Greatly expanding on his blockbuster 1421, distinguished historian Gavin Menzies uncovers the complete untold history of how mankind came to the Americas—offering new revelations and a radical rethinking of the accepted historical record in Who Discovered America? The iconoclastic historian’s...

'Place in garden, lawn, to beautify landscape.' When Don Featherstone's plastic pink flamingos were first advertised in the 1957 Sears catalogue, these were the instructions. The flamingos are placed on the cover of this book for another reason: to start us asking questions. That's where philosophy...

Learning scripture is easy and fun with The 40-Day Bible Adventure! This brand-new book is ideal for individuals or groups, promising greater understanding of the world’s greatest Book. In 15 minutes a day, The 40-Day Bible Adventure will help you understand the storyline of the Bible, from Genesis...

From world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall, as seen in the new National Geographic documentary Jane, comes a provocative look into the ways we can positively impact the world by changing our eating habits. "One of those rare, truly great books that can change the world." - John Robbins,...

A collection of gripping stories that explore a range of possible futures for Earth and humanity transformed by climate change. Featuring contributions from renowned science fiction authors Kim Stanley Robinson and Paolo Bacigalupi, along with 12 stories from Arizona State University's 2016 Climate Fiction Short Story Contest.

THIS volume deals with a series of journeys taken with a dog team over the winter trails in the interior of Alaska. The title might have claimed fourteen or fifteen thousand miles instead of ten, for the book was projected and the title adopted some years ago, and the journeys have continued. But ten thousand is a good round titular number, and is none the worse for being well within the mark.

The skyscraper has changed the face of urban architecture�and it all started in Chicago. Born out of the ashes of Chicago�s Great Fire of 1871, the first skyscraper, the Home Insurance Building located at the northeast corner of LaSalle and Adams Streets, was completed in 1885. Designed by William...

An ordinary everyday man seems to have everything he wants. He has a degree from college, a perfect well-paying job, and a family that loves him. All that changes when he becomes wrongfully accused of something that happened at his neighbors house. His life soon turns one-hundred-eighty degrees when...

There has never been a Cost Management Guide like this. It contains 43 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers...

Fugitive slaves were reported in the American colonies as early as the 1640s, and escapes escalated with the growth of slavery over the next 200 years. As the number of fugitives rose, the Southern states pressed for harsher legislation to prevent escapes. The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 criminalized...

CONTENTS CHAP.   I. Birds at their Best II. Birds and Man III. Daws in the West Country IV. Early Spring in Savernake Forest V. A Wood Wren at Wells VI. The Secret of the Willow Wren VII. Secret of the Charm of Flowers VIII. Ravens in Somerset IX. Owls in a Village X. The Strange and Beautiful...

Taylor Swift, an unofficial biography. Country music sensation Taylor Swift is one of the most accomplished singer/songwriters to recently storm the charts. Talented and gorgeous, Swift is no stranger to winning awards, from Academy of Country Music Awards to Grammys, her enormous popularity amongst...

Our country and the world is changing fast, and a knowledge of history helps us understand the hows, whats, and whys of modern civilization. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of The Handy History Answer Book answers over 1,000 how-what-why questions. A concise guide to all things historical,...