Michael Johnstone
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History is littered with amazing mistakes - from the fatal flight of Icarus to the famous meeting of HMS Titanic and an iceberg, many incredible events have been shaped by a simple mistake. Of course it would be a huge mistake to claim that Most Amazing Mistakes is THE definitive book on blunders. But there are examples of all sorts of them - some funny, others tragic; famous ones, trivial ones; no matter, they all share a common thread. They were...
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Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500 BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places while flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book explores it's fascinating history and examines the laudable aims espoused by its founding fathers. The Freemasons covers: • The roots of Freemasonry and its spread around most of the world. • The Brotherhood's...
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Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one.
The Book of Divination is the perfect companion for mastering these prophetic arts, presented in an elegant Wibalin bound volume with gilded page edges. Illustrations,...
4) Gangland
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The colorful characters of the Cosa Nostra, the ruthlessness of the Russian Mafia, and the drive by shootings of the LA street gangs have all hit the headlines in recent times, catching the public eye with lifestyles that appear at once exciting and menacing. Gangland investigates the world's most notorious gangs, and shines a light into the murky underworld that they inhabit, to give an unflinching insight into organized crime and its perpetrators....
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Are you prepared to see into your future? Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one. Michael Johnstone examines well-known techniques from around the world in this enlightening guide. You never know, perhaps one of these...
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The incredible mysteries examined in this book will baffle and delight anyone fascinated by the inexplicable. Whether searching for the fabled Atlantis, trying to solve the horrific crimes of Jack the Ripper, or discovering the true identity of the man in the iron mask, this investigation of a world of mystery will intrigue and entertain. Join the author in the hunt for the crew of the Mary Celeste, or formulate your own theories on the existence...
8) Planes
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Pub. Date
[1994]
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A fascinating look inside 10 different aircraft. Find out the answers to such questions as Which passenger aircraft flies faster than the speed of sound?, Why did some early jumbo jets have a piano on board?, What were World War I planes made out of and many more interesting facts.
10) Trains
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Pub. Date
1995.
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Cross-section illustrations provide a look inside ten different locomotives.
13) Monster trucks
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Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes and illustrates various forms of truck racing and related events, including NASCAR truck racing, monster truck racing, and car crushing events.
14) Peter Pan
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 8
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Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie's tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up, remains one of the most beloved children's books ever written. For nearly a hundred years, kids across the world have drifted off to sleep dreaming about Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys, pixie dust and ticking clocks, crocodiles and Captain Hook. But in spite of the story's visual richness, it has never been illustrated photographically until now. In this lavishly produced edition of the...
15) NASCAR
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Pub. Date
2002, c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Describes some of the major races, cars, and key figures connected with stock car racing sponsored by NASCAR.
17) Peter Pan
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Pub. Date
c1998
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The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
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Amber throne volume 2
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Silence of the Soleri is the action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy novel Lev Grossman calls "bloody and utterly epic."
Solus celebrates the Opening of the Mundus, a two-day holiday for the dead, but the city of the Soleri is hardly in need of diversion. A legion of traitors, led by a former captain of the Soleri military, rallies at the capital's ancient walls. And inside those fortifications, trapped by circumstance, a second army fights for...
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Tarot and the divination arts can show you the factors at play in any given situation and help you in making sound decisions. This useful guide will teach you how to read the cards, the tealeaves, your palm, your stars and even a crystal ball, in order to determine what is, likely to happen. Become adept at predicting the future for yourself and others, and tap into a vein of mysterious guidance from universal divine energy. These ancient forms of...
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Heart of dread volume 1
Pub. Date
2013
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“As fearless as a futuristic -- New York Times Welcome to New Vegas, a city once covered in bling, now blanketed in ice. Like much of the destroyed planet, the place knows only one temperature—freezing. But some things never change. The diamond in the ice desert is still a 24-hour hedonistic playground and nothing keeps the crowds away from the casino floors, never mind the rumors about sinister sorcery in its shadows. At the heart of this...
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