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Stones and Bones of New England: A Guide to Unusual, Historic, and Otherwise Notable Cemeteries
מאת Lisa Rogak
Whether it's for their solace and beauty or for the sense of history that seeps from the ground, cemeteries are fascinating places to visit, and this guide shows where to find the most interesting and unusual ones in all of New England. Some have headstones that are fine art, others are associated w...
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A charming, heartfelt, and often humorous insider’s view of the Tuscan people, culture, and landscape. Readers who enjoyed Too Much Tuscan Sun will welcome this second book, which includes even more episodes from the author’s life growing up as a Chiantigiano.
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Families are flocking to New York City. And the kids are helping in planning the vacation. Some 65 percent of the shoppers at the Times Square Toys "R" Us are out-of-towners, according to a company spokesman. Some visitors even make the giant toy store their first stop. Judging by the crowds of out-...
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An informed and fascinating account of the 18 major tribes that lived in pre-Colonial New England |
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How to Start a Home-Based Consulting Business: *Define your specialty *Build a client base *Make yourself indispensable *Create a fee structure *Find trusted ... expert (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Bert Holtje How to Start a Home-Based Consulting Business contains everything one needs to know to set themselves up as a home-based consultant, create a demand for their services, and make money. Bert Holtje, an author and a longtime publishing industry consultant, shows how to ...
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Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for thirty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past. Set deep in the Pinelands and Ramapo Mountains, along the Atlantic coast, and in historic towns like Burlington and Springfi...
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Mystic Seaport in southeastern Connecticut is the home of all things about New England and the sea--including great seafood cooking. Every year tens of thousands of people visit Mystic to see the fishing boats and ships, tour the 18th-century coastal village, and sample great seafood. No...
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It Happened in Southern California, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Noelle Sullivan From the first ships to arrive in San Diego harbor to the fires of Malibu, thirty events that shaped the history of Southern California. |
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Econoguide Cruises, 5th: Cruising the Caribbean, Hawaii, New England, Alaska, and Europe (Econoguide Series)
מאת Corey Sandler Featuring information on cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, New England, Alaska, and Europe, this newly updated guide helps readers get the most out of their cruise. Advice on purchasing a cruise vacation and tips for traveling safely and efficiently are included, as well as ratings and revi...
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Packed with a wealth of fascinating facts and engrossing history, as well as full-colour and vintage photographs, this stunning volume contains everything a lighthouse lover could ever ask!"The Lighthouse Encyclopedia" is a one-stop resource offers a wealth of information on: the unique history of l...
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The Fox Sports Tailgating Handbook covers this multi-million dollar industry and fan passion from its origins to where and how to tailgate at every NFL and NCAA Division-I stadium in the country.From the history and growth of tailgating (it's so big now that last year there was the inaugur... |
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Relive the birth of our nation along Boston's historic Freedom Trail with this illustrated guide to twenty-six legendary landmarks. ...
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Full-color photographs and evocative essays showcase the fifty things for which the Centennial State is best known, including the finest places, inventions, foods, buildings, and institutions the state has to offer—from the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver to M... |
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From Baroness Pontalba to Kate Chopin to Mahalia Jackson, More than Petticoats: Remarkable Louisiana Women celebrates the women who shaped the Pelican State. Short, illuminating biographies and archvial photographs and paintings tell the stories of women from across the state who se...
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The Hershey, Pennsylvania Cookbook: Fun Treats and Trivia from the Chocolate Capital of the World
מאת Marilyn Odesser-Torpey A family friendly chocolate-treats cookbook offering 100 sweet and savory chocolate recipes, along with fun history and trivia about chocolate making and the town that Milton Hershey built. |
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The Virginia Gardener's Companion: An Insider's Guide to Low-Maintenance Gardening in Virginia (Gardening Series)
מאת Donna Williamson Detailed, easy-to-understand information about the ins and outs of gardening in Virginia, from a Virginia master gardener, with advice from state gardening writers, horticulturists, and other local experts. |
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Haunted Hollywood brings together more than two dozen stories about historic landmarks, theaters, watering holes, hotels, and houses that are haunted by movie stars, television personalities, and other celebrities. |
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Spooky New England: Tales of hauntings, strange happenings, and other local lore
מאת S. E. Schlosser
Here we have a collection of unnerving tales of events that happened--and still do happen--in the collective back yard of the New England states. Accompanied by evocative illustrations, these compelling retellings of 30 popular folktales feature supernatural occurrences and ghosts of all sorts, from...
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Jersey Shore: Vintage Images of Bygone Days is an illustrated cultural history of "The Shore" as it evolved in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The author recounts stories of the people and events that shaped the physical, economic, and social development of the coastal r...
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Oregon folklore traditions are kept alive in 25 expert retellings of hauntings and strange happenings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and through artist Paul Hoffman’s evocative illustrations. |
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Over the past several years, "the American in Tuscany" has become a literary subgenre. Launched by the phenomenal success of Frances Mayes's Under the Tuscan Sun, bookstores now burgeon with nimble, witty accounts of this clash in cultures-Americans trying to do American things in Italy and bumping ...
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Wisconsin Curiosities, 3rd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Michael Feldman Popular public radio show host Michael Feldman and coauthor Diana Cook introduce Wisconsin's weirdest, wackiest, and most outrageous people, places, and things including a man who owes his life to a foam rubber cheesehead, a worm that plays basketball, and the bes... |
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It Happened in Seattle: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Steve Pomper From the great Seattle fire of 1889 to World Trade Organization riots in 1999, thirty events that shaped the history of the Emerald City. |
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Through previously unpublished photographs and revealing family anecdotes, The Young Duke, offers an unflinching look at this icon's early years. This book includes unpublished family photographs and many personal reminiscences.
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How to Start a Home-Based Catering Business, 6th: *Become the top caterer in your area *Organize menus for parties, corporate events, and weddings *Market ... caterer (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Denise Vivaldo Those passionate about parties or cooking can now realize their dream of working from home at something they enjoy. Denise Vivaldo shares her experiences and advice on all the essentials and more, including estimating start-up costs and pricing services, finding c... |
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How to Start a Home-Based Handyman Business: *Turn your skills into cash *Schedule your jobs *Build word-of-mouth referrals *Manage insurance issues *Handle ... smart and safe (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Terry Meany This comprehensive guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow a handyman business. |
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How to Start a Home-Based Mail Order Business, 3rd (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Georganne Fiumara
Launch and grow your home-based mail order business with this step-by-step guide. Learn about equipment, pricing, online marketing, and much more while using worksheets and checklists to get organized and achieve your goals....
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Spooky Pennsylvania: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore
מאת S. E. Schlosser A collection of thirty folktales highlighting famous and not-so-famous Pennsylvania ghosts, mysterious happenings, powers of darkness, and wonders of the invisible world. ...
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Explore Paris's most interesting neighborhoods with the help of this innovative guide, filled with full-color, aerial-view, three-dimensional maps and color photographs. The informative, lively text provides background information and recommends places to stop and shop, eat, drink, a...
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Black Men Built the Capitol: Discovering African-American History In and Around Washington, D.C.
מאת Jesse J. Holland Millions of people visit the National Mall, the White House, and the U.S.Capitol each year. If they only hear the standard story, a big question remains:-Where-s the black history?-Packed with new information and archival photos, Black Men Built the Capitolanswers this question. In this thoroughl... |
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Mysteries and Legends of New England: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained
מאת Diana Ross McCain From vampires to an angel, a ghost rapper to a phantom ship, Mysteries and Legends of New England pulls back the curtain on some of the region’s most fascinating and compelling stories. |
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Designed for all levels, from the consummate winter recreational skiers and snowshoers to beginners and families, Winter Trails will lead you to the best places to snowshoe or cross-country ski in Maine. Be it a day-trip, a two-hour jaunt, or an overnight in the backcountry, you can enjoy the beauty...
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Paris is a city of wonder, its many faces welcoming creative exploration. For travellers searching for the city's soul who want more than the tried-and-true tourist sites, "Wandering Paris" is the ticket to discovering their own true and authentic Paris. Through charming illustrations and evocative ...
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California: Mapping the Golden State through History: Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress (Mapping .... Through History)
מאת Ray Jones A stirring trip through the history of the Golden State through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress
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How to Start a Home-Based Children's Birthday Party Business (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Amy Jean Peters From first birthdays to sweet sixteens, the children’s birthday party business is booming and offers an ideal entrée for those hoping to start a home-based business with low financial risk. |
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Mysteries and Legends of Oregon: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained (Mysteries and Legends Series)
מאת Jim Yuskavitch From the mysterious disappearance of hijacker D.B. Cooper to persistent rumors of bigfoot, this selection of fourteen stories from Oregon's past explores some of the Beaver State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths. |
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Food Lovers' Guide to Connecticut, 2nd: Best Local Specialties, Markets, Recipes, Restaurants, Events, and More (Food Lovers' Series)
מאת Patricia Brooks Homemade ice cream, pick-your-own fruit, New England clam chowder, and Wooster Street pizza all make Connecticut a great place to eat. Information about seasonal food festivals, farmers' markets, and notable eateries highlight the specialties of the state. ...
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The Cheap Bastard's Guide to New York City, 4th: A Native New Yorker's Secrets of Living the Good Life--for Free!
מאת Rob Grader This book catalogs the endless free opportunities available in the Big Apple, from theater, concerts, and museums to yoga classes, haircuts, and massages--for native and visiting cheapskates alike. ...
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Mysteries and Legends of Utah: True Stories of the Unsolved and Unexplained (Mysteries and Legends Series)
מאת Michael O'Reilly From Jedediah Smith’s final moments and persistent rumors of Bigfoot, to the rise of an unlikely uranium magnate and the mysterious end of Butch Cassidy, this selection of twelve stories from Utah’s past explores some of the Beehive State’s most compelling... |
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It Happened in Florida, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת E. Lynne Wright It Happened in Florida takes readers on a behind-the-scenes tour of thirty of the most compelling episodes from the Sunshine State’s vibrant past. |
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It Happened in Arizona, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת James A. Crutchfield It Happened in Arizona features thirty-six episodes from Arizona’s history—from the thirteenth-century creation of the Hohokam’s irrigation canals to the incredible building of the Hoover Dam in the twentieth century. From explorations of the Grand Canyon t...
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It Happened in Virginia, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Emilee Hines From the tragedy of Jamestown to the capture of a Soviet spy, thirty-five events that shaped Old Dominion |
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How a modern-day mine disaster has turned a Pennsylvania community into a ghost town
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For much of its history, Centralia, Pennsylvania, had a... |
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New York's folklore is kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Scholosser, and in artist Paul Hoffman's evocative illustrations. ...
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Meet your local farmer! Published for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s September 1609 journey along the river that today bears his name, this fascinating illustrated portrait celebrates the local farms—and farmers. |
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More than Petticoats: Remarkable Vermont Women celebrates the women who shaped the Green Mountain State. Short, illuminating biographies and archival photographs and paintings tell the stories of women from across the state who served as teachers, wr... |
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Spooky North Carolina: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Other Local Lore
מאת S. E. Schlosser Pull up a chair or gather round the campfire and get ready for twenty-five creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences in North Carolina. |
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Join lighthouse experts Ray Jones and Bruce Roberts on a tour of the beautiful and historic navigational beacons that dot the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated guidebook describes more than 500 lighthouses, detailing their history and architecture and providing full infor...
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With more than forty-five lighthouses still standing, Maine is one of the most lighthouse-rich states in the country. This stunningly illustrated handbook profiles them all and offers complete information for travelers. ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Gift Basket Business, 4th (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Shirley George Frazier Crucial advice on how to design, promote, and sell gift baskets from a home-based operation. Tips on managing finances, beating the competition, organizing work spaces, and avoiding common pitfalls, along with helpful worksheets, will help turn an amateur into a successful entrepreneur. ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Professional Organizing Business (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Dawn Noble Establish a business and begin taking clients immediately with this complete guide to starting a home-based professional organizing business. ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Senior Care Business: *Develop a winning business plan *Market your unique services to families *Create a fee structure *Develop ... care manager (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת James L. Ferry How to Start a Senior Care Business shows how to start and run a profitable, ethical, and satisfying home-based business in the field of senior care. The book covers the range of senior care businesses that are increasingly in demand today. |
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Packed with information about thirty-seven seaside communities, this book leads you to charming locales including the surfers' paradise of Oceanside, the Victorian houses of Pacific Grove, and the quaint seaside village of Mendocino. ...
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Virginia: Mapping the Old Dominion State through History: Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress (Mapping .... Through History)
מאת Vincent Virga A stirring trip through the history of the Old Dominion State through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress
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It Happened in Connecticut tells more than two dozen true tales of famous--and infamous--people and events from the state’s past, ranging from witchcraft trials to the Wiffle ball, from mass murder for profit to the modern game of football. |
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Vermont Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Robert F. Wilson A fun, accessible read for travelers and non travelers alike Vermont Curiosities is part zany Vermont guidebook and part Who's Who of unusual and unsung heroes, this compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Vermont residents and visitors alike.
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Twenty to thirty episodes from the history of Chicago, including memorable events such as the great fire and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, but also featuring lesser-known tales. |
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It Happened in Hollywood: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Gerald Schiller True Tales from Tinseltown’s Past—from the sleepy little town’s invasion in 1910 to modern-day tales of murder and mayhem, It Happened in Hollywood recounts in thirty short episodes the behind-the-scenes events that shaped Tinseltown. |
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The Big Book of New England Curiosities: From Orange, CT, to Blue Hill, ME, a Guide to the Quirkiest, Oddest, and Most Unbelievable Stuff You'll See (Curiosities Series)
מאת Susan Campbell We’ve carefully combed through our Curiosities series for each individual New England state for the very best and most telling curiosities New England has to offer, which we present to you here in The Big Book of New England Curiosities. |
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Park your car, put on your helmet, fill your water bottle, and discover the best way to see the sights in and around Philadelphia - on two wheels. Biking is fun for the whole family, and whether you're a dedicated cyclist or just want to have some fun with the kids on the weekend, a bike and a coupl...
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Nebraska Curiosities: Quirkly Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Rick Yoder Discover Nebraska’s curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Avoca Quack-Off, learn about the inland Linoma Lighthouse, view a Roller Skating Museum, and pay a visit t... |
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New Jersey Curiosities, 2nd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Peter Genovese New Jersey--home of "The Sopranos,' ten-story-high landfills, and the ugliest highway in the history of pavement (the New Jersey Turnpike), also claims the world's best spaghetti, nicest sandwich, and biggest ice cream cone, not to mention world-famous crabs, cheesesteaks, chili dogs, pean...
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This guide provides information on how to start you own home-based writing business. ...
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Colorado: Mapping the Centennial State through History: Rare and Unusual Maps from the Library of Congress (Mapping .... Through History)
מאת Stephen Grace A stirring trip through the history of the Centennial State through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of Congress
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Oregon Curiosities, 2nd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities, and Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Harriet Baskas The definitive collection of Oregon's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Beaver State residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
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It Happened in Las Vegas: Remarkable Events that Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Paul W. Papa From the Mormon arrival in 1855 to Siegfried and Roy’s tiger attack in 2003, twenty-five events that shaped the history of the Entertainment Capital of the World. ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Personal Trainer Business: *Turn your fitness passion to profit *Get trained and certified *Set your own schedule *Establish ... wants! (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Laura Augenti Readers will learn how to get started, develop a service manual, screen clients, serve customers, learn from the competition, and set up a home office—as well as how to use the Internet to develop one’s business. |
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With settings ranging from southern Florida to South Korea, Haunted Love delivers a rich and varied collection of tales that touch the heart and tingle the spine. |
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Unashamedly nostalgic and compulsively readable, The Way We Were series does exactly what the title suggests: It recaptures what life was like in each place covered in years gone by—particularly between the 1920s and 1970s.
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It Happened in North Carolina, 2nd: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת Scotti Cohn A fascinating collection of thirty compelling stories about events that shaped the Tar Heel State, It Happened in North Carolina describes everything from one of the first incidences of American resistance against British rule to a courageous milesto... |
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Here is a gathering of thirty tales of ghosts, hauntings, and other paranormal happenings purported to have taken place on or around Christmas, or that are otherwise related to this holiday. |
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From estimating your start-up costs and setting up your darkroom to staying profitable once you're in business, this comprehensive guide has it all for aspiring photography professionals. ...
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Real Barbecue: The Classic Barbecue Guide to the Best Joints Across the USA --- with Recipes, Porklore, and More!
מאת Vince Staten Two decades after barbecue kingpins Vince Staten and Greg Johnson published their ode to the top 100 barbecue joints around the United States, they have logged thousands more miles—and at least as many rib racks—in their quest to monitor, taste, and even create the very best. Part travel g...
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It Happened in the Old South: Remarkable Events That Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
מאת James A. Crutchfield This book tells thirty stories of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama,Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky—from early European exploration to the end of the Civil War. Readers will be introduced to well-known characters, little-known h...
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Unashamedly nostalgic and compulsively readable, The Way We Were series does exactly what the title suggests: It recaptures what life was like in each place covered in years gone by—particularly between the 1920s and 1970s.
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A full-color girlfriend's gift cookbook featuring creative muffin recipes with unforgettable serving suggestions. Each recipe is delivered by a sexy man-a stud muffin-who will give you a heart-pounding sugar rush. Thousands of men auditioned for the opportunity to showcase these quality goods with h...
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Delaware Curiosities: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Beth Rubin This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Diamond State. |
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You don't have to go to culinary school to become a personal chef -- a passion for cooking and good business skills are all you need to get started right away. This book provides all the business savvy for the successful launch of a personal chef business. ...
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Fascinating stories about twenty-nine events that helped make New Mexico what it is today. Read about Pancho Villa, Charles Bent, Smokey the Bear, and many more, including little-known episodes that shaped New Mexico's colorful history. |
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Haunted Theaters comprises more than two dozen suspenseful stories of spooky happenings and ghostly tales in historic theaters, opera houses, and other stages in the United States (Broadway and beyond), Canada, and England. |
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Unashamedly nostalgic and compulsively readable, The Way We Were series does exactly what the title suggests: It recaptures what life was like in each place covered in years gone by—particularly between the 1920s and 1970s.
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Virginia Curiosities, 2nd: Quirky Characters, Roadside Oddities & Other Offbeat Stuff (Curiosities Series)
מאת Sharon Cavileer Capture the strange-but-true spirit of Virginia with this combination almanac, off-the-wall travel guide, and wacky news gazette. This book is a great read for old-school Virginians, newcomers, and anyone else who enjoys humor and local trivia with a twist ...
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How to Start a Home-Based Landscaping Business, 6th: *Develop a profitable business plan *Build word-of-mouth referrals *Handle employees, paperwork, and ... top landscaper (Home-Based Business Series)
מאת Owen Dell Making money doing lawn-care, landscape architecture, and garden work is a dream of many people—and this guide contains all the necessary tools and strategies they need to successfully launch and develop their own business doing so. ... |
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A heavily-illustrated history of the shoreline, from New York State to Rhode Island. |
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This evocative illustrated book of essays celebrates the natural beauty of Martha's Vineyard so revered by islanders and visitors alike. |
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