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From the illustrious George Washington and the infamous J. Edgar Hoover to brilliant imaginer Walt Disney and bad boy of baseball Ty Cobb, Freemasons have influenced every aspect of American life. Yet this secret society remains as controversial and mysterious as ever. In this book, youÂ’ll learn the truth about: - The power and meaning behind the symbols, rites, and rituals
- Alleged connections with Jack the Ripper, the KKK, and the Holy Grail
- Freemasons vs. the Nazis
- The centuries-long rivalry with the Catholic Church
- FreemasonryÂ’s growing influence here and abroad
As the largest—and oldest—fraternal organization, the Freemasons will continue to shape the world we live in for the foreseeable future. With this tell-all guide, you’ll unravel the mystery of this intriguing society—one secret at a time!...
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From Bram Stoker's "Dracula", to Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series, vampires have fascinated and frightened young and old alike for centuries. Whether it is an evil, sharp-fanged creature who appears from the mist, or a handsome, erotic man or woman of mystery, the vampire in all its incarnations is one of the most popular and intriguing characters of literature and film. Vampires alternately terrorize and become objects to be idolized and desired. "The Everything[registered] Vampire Book" examines their notorious history and legends, their evolution and portrayal in books, television, and cinema, and the on going fascination with the 'vampire lifestyle'....
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Explore the secrets of America's past with the official companion to PBS's History Detectives
Could a Civil War POW have fashioned a working camera from a tin can, a spyglass lens, and a pine plank? What can an ancient and battered banjo reveal about America's musical and segregated past? How could a man save his own life by proving that he had forged a painting? These are just a few of the intriguing and puzzling questions posed to super sleuths Wes Cowan, Elyse Luray, Gwendolyn Wright, and Tukufu Zuberi in this fascinating book.
The perfect companion to the hit public television series, including an episode guide, this book is filled with intriguing case files, pictures, how-to's, and checklists that bring mysteries to life and give you the practical advice and tips you need to solve your own historical puzzles. From genealogical research to patent and property searches to DNA analysis and more, it gives you the lowdown on all of the high-tech tools that can help get to the bottom of a case. Packed with fun and useful information for the whole family, it will deepen your appreciation for the way in which seemingly ordinary objects can connect you to important people and events from the past and give you the know-how to do some history detecting of your own....
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Whether Democrat or Republican, conservative or liberal, everyone deserves a tax-free laugh at elected officials. And with The World's Stupidest Politicians, you'll have political jokes, hilarious quotes, and side-splitting quizzes that can cut across any party line. It's the perfect place to find follies like: "If you give a person a fish, they'll fish for a day. But if you train a person to fish, they'll fish for a lifetime."
-Vice President Quayle "I think gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman."
-Governor Schwarzenegger "The world is more like it is now then it ever has before."
-President Eisenhower Winning a landslide in favor of funny, this book is perfect for your political arsenal. Barb Karg is a twenty-five-year veteran journalist, author, graphic designer, and screenwriter. Karg has written four feature length films, dozens of books, and designed and laid out hundreds of books, magazines, and catalogs. When not writing, she continues to work as an editor, designer, and layout specialist. Karg lives with her better half, Rick, and their five opinionated four-legged children in the Pacific Northwest. Rick Sutherland is a seasoned writer, editor, researcher, and screenwriter who entered publishing with a wealth of knowledge in the printing industry, where he served for twenty-five years. In addition to being an author, Sutherland has edited hundreds of professional texts, including architectural, interior design, landscape design, and engineering books. Sutherland is currently editing and working on a novel. He lives in the Pacific Northwest....
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The good news is: He’s tall, dark, and handsome. The bad news is: He’s a bloodsucking creature of the night. Not to mention arrogant, predatory, and immortal. What’s a girl to do? No worries—in this guide, girls learn everything they need to know about these romantic rogues, including how to: - Know when they’ve met a vampire
- Avoid falling prey to a nightstalkerÂ’s charms
- Resist even the most aggressive advances
- Protect themselves against the undead
- Destroy a vampire—using everything from holy water to decapitation
Complete with a review of vampire books, TV shows, and films as well as accounts of real-life encounters with vampires, this book is all girls need to surrender to the night—and still make sure they’re around to see another day! Barb Karg (Pacific Northwest) is a veteran journalist, author, screenwriter and lifelong vampire aficionado currently at work on a vampire novel. She’s authored or coauthored twenty-two books....
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