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For centuries, people have used astrology, I Ching, tarot cards, and palm reading to foretell future events. Though some fortune-tellers have proved to be frauds, their predictions are sometimes extraordinarily accurate. How these methods are able to predict the future remains a mystery. (20021001)...
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When nineteen people were accused of witchcraft and hung in Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 it was one of the strangest chapters in American history. Figures of the Salem Witch Trials helps answer some of the mysterious questions posed by this incident as it examines the lives of the people who played central roles in the witchcraft hysteria. (20020801)...
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"I want a free homeland or death." These were the bold words of Augusto César Sandino, the revolutionary whose name and ideals formed the basis of Nicaragua's Sandinista Revolution (1977-1979). In 1979, the Sandinistas overthrew the corrupt, U.S.-backed Somoza dictatorship, but in many ways, the true revolution was just beginning. The Sandinistas had to rebuild Nicaragua's economic, medical, and educational systems, while simultaneously dealing with repeated attacks from U.S.-backed enemies. The aftermath of the Sandinista Revolution was a lightning rod for multiple civil and global issues, raising questions about the rights of nations to intervene in each other's affairs, the role of the United States in regime changes, and even what the best kind of government is. Follow the revolution from its beginnings in rural Nicaragua at the turn of the twentieth century through the overthrow of the Somozas and the series of international incidents that brought political conflict to countries all over the world." ...
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Between the American Revolution and the Civil War, millions of free blacks lived in the United States. A History of Free Blacks in America explores the many roles played by free Americans of color in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries....
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CDs of indigenous music from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the Americas, the United States, and the Caribbean are among the top selling records in the world. The History of World Music takes readers on a musical journey around the globe, exploring world music styles, their roots, and the latest popular trends and sounds....
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Shamans are spiritual leaders who use ancient practices to heal the sick, predict the future, and communicate with spirits. Lucent's Shamans explores the mysterious world of Shamanism drawing on opinions from anthropologists, researchers, skeptics, and the shamans themselves. (20021001)...
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Paul Hewson - better known as Bono - has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No other artist can claim those dual honors. As the lead singer of U2, Bono has changed the way the world experiences music. But he has also changed the way the world sees itself by drawing attention to the poorest people on Earth. Bono works tirelessly to raise millions of dollars for African AIDS patients. He meets with presidents and prime ministers to provide debt relief for poverty-stricken nations. And he promotes social justice from the stage and podium. Bono's albums with U2, such as "Joshua Tree" and "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb", are rock-and-roll classics. And his humanitarian efforts, especially his campaigns on behalf of Africa, have made him one of the most respected and revered rock stars in history....
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One of the most popular rock stars of the 21st century, Gwen Stefani excels in all she does. As the defiant lead singer of No Doubt, she helped the Orange County band sell tens of millions of records with her unique music and fabulous fashion sense. As a solo artist, she has received the adulation of countless new fans. All the while, she has won Grammies, MTV Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and more. And if achieving international supercelebrity is not enough, Gwen is also in charge of her own self-designed L.A.M.B. fashion line. Gwen has worked hard to eclipse the competition on the red carpet, the stage, and the record charts. Among her albums with No Doubt are the platinum-selling "Tragic Kingdom", "Return of Saturn", and "Rock Steady". Her solo projects include the widely popular "Love.Angel.Music.Baby." and "The Sweet Escape"....
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Discusses witches, including ancient witches; the years between 1450 and 1700 during which time people accused of being witches were violently persecuted; witchcraft today; and magic and spells....
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One of the most popular rock stars of the 21st century, Gwen Stefani excels in all she does. As the defiant lead singer of "No Doubt", she helped the Orange County band sell tens of millions of records with her unique music and fabulous fashion sense. As a solo artist, she has received the adulation of countless new fans. All the while, she has won Grammies, MTV Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and more. And if achieving international supercelebrity is not enough, Gwen is also in charge of her own self-designed L.A.M.B. fashion line. Gwen has worked hard to eclipse the competition on the red carpet, the stage, and the record charts. Among her albums with "No Doubt" are the platinum-selling "Tragic Kingdom", "Return of Saturn", and "Rock Steady". Her solo projects include the widely popular "Love". "Angel". "Music". "Baby" and "The Sweet Escape"....
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Lucent Books' The Mystery Library examines those strange, often unbelievable or unexplainable events that have fascinated people through the ages. With vivid detail, each book in the series documents historic views of mysterious and intriguing phenomena and provides young researchers with the latest information on those topics. The series delves into intriguing topics ranging from UFOs and haunted houses to King Arthur and the curse of King Tut. Primary and secondary source quotes add to the narrative. An ideal research tool for all readers, every book includes a bibliography for further reading, a complete list of works consulted, a thorough index and numerous photographs. (20021001)...
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