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"Icelandic Sheepdogs are born with extra toes. Dalmatians are born without spots. Some Siberian Huskies have one blue eye and one brown eye. Learn all about the characteristics of various dog breeds and much more! Packed with amazing photographs and fun facts, dog owners and fans will get an in-depth look at these curious, lovable canines."--Amazon.
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A survey of over 50 of the world's most gruesome places, creatures, and scary stories, organised like an encyclopedia - from "arachnids" to "Zombies" and written just for kids. It blends nonfiction with fiction, and hands-on activities. Read and share ghost stories from around the globe that will make you and your friends jump.
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An encyclopedia with a twist, The Route 66 Encyclopedia presents alphabetical entries on Route 66 history, landmarks, personalities, and culture, from Bobby Troup's anthem "Route 66" to The Grapes of Wrath to the Wigwam Motel, illustrated with over 1,000 old and new, color and black-and-white photos and memorabilia.You'll learn about Jack Rittenhouse and Will Rogers as well as the contributions of lesser-known figures like Arthur Nelson and Angel...
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"Geopedia is a brief compendium of geological facts and lore, by the award-winning author of Timefulness"--
"A garden of geologic delights for all EarthlingsGeopedia is a trove of geologic wonders and the evocative terms that humans have devised to describe them. Featuring dozens of entries-from Acasta gneiss to Zircon-this illustrated compendium is brimming with lapidary and lexical insights that will delight rockhounds and word lovers alike.Geoscientists...
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Robert A. Slade, after collecting old fishing tackle since 1958 and contributing articles on old fishing lures for a collector magazine for several years started researching and writing books in the 1990's. He published the HISTORY & COLLECTIBLE FISHING TACKLE OF WISCONSIN in 1999 which sold 4,500 copies. Bob realized that even though there have been many books published on the subject of old fishing lures that few books covered any detailed history...
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Avant le crime organisé, il y a eu le vice commercialisé...
Montréal a toujours été l'une des villes les plus tolérantes en Amérique du Nord. Ce n'est pas étonnant qu'elle se soit rapidement imposée, dès le XIXe siècle, comme une plaque tournante pour le trafic de drogues et la contrebande d'alcool dans les provinces ou les États américains ayant décrété la prohibition.
Dès lors, le Red Light et les salons de paris illégaux sont...
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New Mexico Historical Biographies is an encyclopedia of the people of New Mexico-the 47th State in the Union. It is a cross-section of people who have had an influence on life-and sometimes death-in the Land of Enchantment, from the time before the first Europeans arrived around 1540 until today. There are entries for over 1,500 people in New Mexico's history. Possibly the most important book on New Mexico history since Ralph Emerson Twitchell, 100...
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Les années vingt voient la pègre juive s'imposer à Montréal.
La métropole est profondément corrompue, de l'htel de ville jusqu'aux quartiers généraux de la police. Les bordels foisonnent, les maisons de jeux, les trafiquants de drogues et les débits de boissons clandestins opèrent sans craindre les représailles des autorités.
Le climat est de plus en plus violent et l'on assiste à une augmentation terrible des meurtres commis en plein...
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Having spent a good many years as a researcher of African art, I understand that education is of critical importance. This Encyclopedia is designed to bring benefits of knowledge to students, artists, collectors and for all lovers of African traditional art and culture. Avner Shakarov introduces African art in the context of the peoples who created it. Students and artists will find this Encyclopedia: Art of Africa as a fresh handbook, thought-provoking...
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A handbook of Atlantean information for general readers and specialists alike! This is an invaluable, one-of-a-kind reference. Unlike most other books on the subject, The Atlantis Encyclopedia offers fewer theories and more facts. Although it does not set out to prove the sunken capital actually existed, The Atlantis Encyclopedia musters so much evidence on its behalf, even skeptics may conclude that there must be at least something factual behind...
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Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition boxed set.
Encyclopedia Collection Box Set includes three bestselling books from My Ebook Publishing House:
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The Encyclopedia of Sharks
Read all about the fascinating world of sharks. There are over 500 species of sharks, and there is a great deal of diversity among them. Sharks include the world's largest fish, the Whale Shark, as well...
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The Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors, the histories of political institutions, and the impact of technology and media,...
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Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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A delightful and witty treasure trove of utterly useless information by the author of “The Things That Nobody Knows”.
Most encyclopaedias are boring. They are so packed with worthy but dull facts that a great deal of weird and wonderful material is squeezed out. “The Encyclopaedia of Everything Else” takes the opposite approach and leaves out all the dreary stuff you can find elsewhere.
The result is the most fascinating, astonishing, varied...
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