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Vendor:Rane Anderson
Power of Patterns: Cryptography
Cryptography has been used since ancient times to send hidden messages. The MIS-X, the Enigma Machine, the Vigenere Cipher, and the Spartan Scytale are examples from history. For the average person, cryptography remains behind the scenes. It's intertwined in the everyday tasks that people...- $13.99
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Vendor:Brian Duignan
From the Mid-1900s to the Present: Hannah Arendt to Peter Singer
In this volume, detailed biographies are complemented by photographs of eminent philosophers from the late 20th century. The book begins with the political thinker Hannah Arendt and her ideas about morality, then chronicles the concepts of Simone de Beauvoir, John Rawls, Michel Foucault, Noam...- $16.24
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From the Mid-1900s to the Present: Hannah Arendt to Peter Singer
In this volume, detailed biographies are complemented by photographs of eminent philosophers from the late 20th century. The book begins with the political thinker Hannah Arendt and her ideas about morality, then chronicles the concepts of Simone de Beauvoir, John Rawls, Michel Foucault, Noam...- $38.86
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Vendor:Pedro Alcalde
Metaphors: Understanding Philosophy Through Images
A visually stunning journey through some key philosophical concepts, presented through simple metaphors and captivating artwork. The perfect book for a budding philosopher or anyone interested in in exploring profound ideas through art. The word metaphor comes to us from Ancient Greek, in which...- $24.99
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Vendor:Rick Miller
God Is with Us
Where it is true that "no one has ever seen God as He is", Pope Benedict XVI assures us, "God is not totally invisible to us; He does not remain completely inaccessible". Like the reflection of the mountains, sky and glacier seen in the...- $12.49
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Vendor:Heron Books
American History Companion Text
This companion text augments study of the 11-volume text "A History of US."Accompanied by four learning guides (titles below), which steer a student step-by-step through this and the main texts, students learn about American history from prehistory to modern times. Along the way the...- $19.95
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Vendor:Barbara Krasner
Historical Revisionism
Historical revisionism refers to any reinterpretation of recorded history, but whether this practice is beneficial, harmful, or somewhere in between is hotly contested. While allowing newly discovered evidence and facts to enter the historical record may seem benign, the reinterpretation of existing facts to...- $48.03
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Vendor:Stephen M. Cohen
What's in a Name
Knowing our past is a gift we give to future generations, and this workbook will serve as a springboard for teens starting their Jewish genealogy journeys. The book's chapters will take junior genealogists back in time and across the globe while highlighting valuable clues...- $37.95
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Vendor:History Encounters
History of Sweden: A Brief Overview from Beginning to the End
History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from History of Sweden to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The country of Sweden has a peculiar history. It started with them being a part of Scandinavia (which they still...- $9.81
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Vendor:J. E. Luebering
From the Early 1900s to the Mid-1900s: Rabindranath Tagore to George Orwell
Rabindranath Tagore was the author of poems, short stories, songs, plays, and essays, and his works transformed Bengali literature. Like Tagore, George Orwell was born in India. Orwell became an English novelist best known for the social commentary embedded in his writing. Tagore and...- $38.86
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Vendor:J. E. Luebering
From the Mid-1900s to the 2000s: Pablo Neruda to Toni Morrison
Over the course of his career, the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was inspired by both romance and politics. The use of literature as a tool for social change is also apparent in the works of Toni Morrison, whose experiences as a Black woman in...- $38.86
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Vendor:J. E. Luebering
From the 700s Bce to the 1500s: Homer to Edmund Spenser
A history of the world's most influential writers inevitably begins in ancient Greece with Homer. The poet's epic works the Iliad and the Odyssey shaped Greek culture and are still enjoyed today. Homer's fellow writers featured in this book wrote in Greek, Roman, Persian,...- $38.86
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Vendor:J. E. Luebering
From the Mid-1800s to the Late 1800s: Walt Whitman to Anton Chekhov
From the American poet Walt Whitman to the Russian master of the short story Anton Chekhov, this volume brings together some of the best-loved writers of the 19th century. It covers novelists, poets, playwrights, critics, and writers, like Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde, who...- $38.86
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From the 1600s to the 1700s: Miguel de Cervantes to Robert Burns
The character of Don Quixote has charmed and amused readers for centuries thanks to the work of Miguel de Cervantes. In this book, readers will find the detailed life story of the Spanish writer Cervantes and his contemporaries. This rich period of literary history...- $38.86
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From the Late 1700s to the Early 1800s: William Wordsworth to Emily Brontë
Beginning with William Wordsworth, this volume is filled with poets of the English Romantic movement, including Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats. It also features profiles of the Victorian novelist Charles Dickens and the mysterious Brontë sisters, Charlotte and Emily. The French writer Victor Hugo,...- $38.86
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Vendor:Craig Boutland
The Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was a time of great technological progress in Europe and the United States. The scientific developments of the 18th century helped to shape our modern world. These innovations include textile factories, iron smelting, agricultural machinery, canals, and railroads. The lives and...- $36.13
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Vendor:Craig Boutland
The Electric Age
The great thinkers of the 19th century contributed greatly to the development of theories that help explain human nature and the natural world. Charles Darwin developed his theory of evolution. Gregor Mendel created the theory of genetics. Countless other scientists and innovators contributed to...- $36.13
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Vendor:Nicholas Faulkner
The History of Tattoos and Body Modification
This captivating book offers readers a wider perspective and deeper appreciation for the art of tattooing than what's typically shown in the media. For those considering getting a tattoo, this will perhaps inform their decision. The book covers the history of tattooing, traveling from...- $16.95
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Vendor:Brendan O'Brien
The Story of Ireland
A new paperback edition of this popular children's book.We are going on a long mysterious journey to find out what we can about the Island of Ireland...The Story of Ireland begins 'After the Ice' and lasts 9000 years. It tells the story of the...- $16.99
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Vendor:Budding Brains Books
The Ultimate World History Trivia Book for Teens: Discover Over 500 of the Most Interesting and Jaw Dropping Facts from Around the World
Embark on a riveting journey through time with The Ultimate World History Trivia Book for Teens: Discover over 500 of the Most Interesting and Jaw-Dropping Facts from Around the World. This book is your passport to the mysteries of ancient civilizations, epic battles, and...- $12.99
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Late 1800s to the Early 1900s--Harriet Tubman to Anna Pavlova
After escaping from enslavement, Harriet Tubman went on to become a vocal abolitionist and "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Her legacy as a social activist is undeniable. She worked alongside many other important historical figures, including Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Anna Pavlova...- $16.24
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Late 1700s to the Late 1800s--Elisabeth Vig馥-Lebrun to Florence Nightingale
French painter Elisabeth Vig馥-Lebrun was born in 1755. She created many landscapes but is most well-known for painting more than 600 portraits, including many for Marie-Antoinette and her family. Florence Nightingale had an enormous impact on the field of nursing, perfecting her skills while...- $16.24
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From Ancient Egypt to 1500--Hatshepsut to Isabella I
Women have been influential from the earliest times of history. Around 3,500 years ago, Hatshepsut became an Egyptian pharaoh, something few women accomplished. Her reign was largely peaceful and productive, and she attained a high level of power. Isabella the Catholic was queen of...- $16.24
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Early 1900s to the Mid-1900s--Marie Stopes to Mother Teresa
Marie Stopes was a British paleobotanist and writer who made great strides in some women's rights and established the first birth control clinic in Britain. The Albanian-Indian Catholic nun known as Mother Teresa established Missionaries of Charity to help people who, in her own...- $16.24
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Vendor:Alla Kesser Gross
The Modern Teen's Etiquette Playbook: Confidence, Communication, and Online Presence for the 21st Century
Are you a parent searching for a one-of-a-kind social skills guide that helps your teen thrive in both offline and online worlds? Look no further! Discover how mastering etiquette and netiquette can boost your teen's self-confidence in unfamiliar social settings and bring numerous benefits,...- $12.99
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From Ancient Egypt to 1500--Hatshepsut to Isabella I
Women have been influential from the earliest times of history. Around 3,500 years ago, Hatshepsut became an Egyptian pharaoh, something few women accomplished. Her reign was largely peaceful and productive, and she attained a high level of power. Isabella the Catholic was queen of...- $38.86
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From 1500 to the Late 1700s--Mira Bai to Marie-Antoinette
Mira Bai was a Hindu mystic and poet. She was a follower of the Hindu god Krishna, and today some people celebrate her as a saint. The legacy of Marie-Antoinette can be problematic. As queen of France, she was not well liked by many,...- $38.86
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Late 1700s to the Late 1800s--Elisabeth Vig馥-Lebrun to Florence Nightingale
French painter Elisabeth Vig馥-Lebrun was born in 1755. She created many landscapes but is most well-known for painting more than 600 portraits, including many for Marie-Antoinette and her family. Florence Nightingale had an enormous impact on the field of nursing, perfecting her skills while...- $38.86
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Late 1800s to the Early 1900s--Harriet Tubman to Anna Pavlova
After escaping from enslavement, Harriet Tubman went on to become a vocal abolitionist and "conductor" on the Underground Railroad. Her legacy as a social activist is undeniable. She worked alongside many other important historical figures, including Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. Anna Pavlova...- $38.86
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Early 1900s to the Mid-1900s--Marie Stopes to Mother Teresa
Marie Stopes was a British paleobotanist and writer who made great strides in some women's rights and established the first birth control clinic in Britain. The Albanian-Indian Catholic nun known as Mother Teresa established Missionaries of Charity to help people who, in her own...- $38.86
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Mid-1900s to the Late 1900s--Lucille Ball to Diana, Princess of Wales
Comedy legend Lucille Ball had a long, successful career in entertainment. She was wildly popular for decades--performing on stage, in movies, and on television--but she is also remembered as a leading Hollywood producer in a time when few women held that role. Diana, Princess...- $38.86
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Vendor:Olivia Takchi
Who Even Invented Plastic Anyway?
Who even invented plastic anyway?Do we even know who first brought plastic to the world?Did we ever think about who started this environmental issue?Plastic didn't just appear out of no where, someone invented it. Plastic has caused a significant amount of damage to our...- $15.00
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Vendor:H. G. Wells
A Short History of the World
Learn about the history of human civilization by H.G. Wells in this beautifully designed edition. From the earliest civilizations to the modern age, this book covers the major events and figures that have shaped our world. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts and...- $10.99
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From 1500 to the Late 1700s--Mira Bai to Marie-Antoinette
Mira Bai was a Hindu mystic and poet. She was a follower of the Hindu god Krishna, and today some people celebrate her as a saint. The legacy of Marie-Antoinette can be problematic. As queen of France, she was not well liked by many,...- $16.24
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Vendor:Pamela Bradley
Ancient Greece: Using Evidence
This book presents, in an innovative and effective way, a detailed coverage of Greek history from the period of colonisation through to the death of Alexander the Great. A prologue introduces the reader to the various types of source material used by historians, and...- $79.95
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Vendor:Albert Marrin
Black Gold: The Story of Oil in Our Lives
Oil is not pretty, but it is a resource that drives the modern world. It has made fortunes for the lucky few and provided jobs for millions of ordinary folks. Thick and slippery, crude oil has an evil smell. Yet without it, life as...- $20.00
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Vendor:Kathleen Kuiper
From the Mid-1900s to the Late 1900s--Lucille Ball to Diana, Princess of Wales
Comedy legend Lucille Ball had a long, successful career in entertainment. She was wildly popular for decades--performing on stage, in movies, and on television--but she is also remembered as a leading Hollywood producer in a time when few women held that role. Diana, Princess...- $16.24
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Vendor:Eno O. Otoyo Ed D.
The History and Growth of Churches of Christ in Nigeria, 1948-2000
Through God's providence, three cities, Lindwarmstrassee in Germany, Johanesburg in South Africa, and Ikot Usen, Ibiono, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in that triangular connectedness, became pivotal in the establishment of the Churches of Christ Restoration Movement in Nigeria. A network of theologically trained young...- $20.99
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Vendor:Richard Faulk
The Next Big Thing: A History of the Boom-Or-Bust Moments That Shaped the Modern World
We are always hearing about the Next Big Thing. Whether it is a new iPhone or the New World, the freshest and newest inventions, discoveries, and fads always loom large in the public mind. The impact that everyone thinks these "next big things" will...- $12.99
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Vendor:Anthony T. Vento
Our Lady of Loreto's Victory: The Battle of Lepanto Screenplay
The Battle of Lepanto was a decisive victory for the Holy League, and marked the reestablishment of the Christian Empire in the Levant.Don Juan and Doria led the battle to retake Tunis from the Ottomans in 1573. The Ottomans retook Tunis in 1574 and...- $10.00
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Vendor:David Pearsall
Son of Wake Island
This is a personal story written by the son of one of the marine Defenders of Wake Island. It contains incredible images taken on Wake Island during the survivors' reunion trips back to Wake Island in 1985 and 88. It also contains numerous historical...- $39.99
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Vendor:Gale Eaton
A Story of Civilization in 50 Disasters: From the Minoan Volcano to Climate Change
Civilization rearranges nature for human convenience. Clothes and houses keep us warm; agriculture feeds us; medicine fights our diseases. It all works--most of the time. But key resources lie in the most hazardous places, so we choose to live on river flood plains, on...- $14.95
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Vendor:Isabel Wilkerson
Caste (Adapted for Young Adults)
In this young adult adaptation of the Oprah Book Club selection and New York Times bestselling nonfiction work, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson explores the unspoken hierarchies that divide us across lines of race and class. Revealing and timely, this work will speak to...- $12.99
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Vendor:Adrienne Roth
Be a Great Thinker - Aristotle: The Philosopher's Philosopher
There is no doubt that at one time or another, you have heard the name, Aristotle. You may have heard much praise for him. You may have seen how others have admired his philosophies and concepts and thereby consider him one of the greatest...- $11.99
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Vendor:Therese Harasymiw
The Industrial Revolution
When people talk about the Industrial Revolution, they tend to point to the positives. Electric lighting, washing machines, cars--the list of things from this period that have improved people's lives around the world is seemingly endless. However, the negative effects of this historical turning...- $20.99
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Vendor:Sun Tzu
The Art of War
Originally written in Chinese by Sunzi and Wutzu as The Articles of Suntzu and The Sayings of Wutzu and translated into English by Captain Everard Ferguson Calthrop, The Book of War: The Military Classic of the Far East is one of the most expansive...- $12.99
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Vendor:Lesley Ward
Showdown: Underdogs: Underdogs
History is full of underdogs--people who have overcome oppression, prejudice, and poverty to achieve their goals. Some of those individuals have become well known heroes and inspired others to keep trying. Read the inspiring stories of underdogs including Abraham Lincoln, Daymond John, Bessie Coleman,...- $13.99
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Vendor:Michael Foreman
War Game
A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman's classic story.War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in 1914,...- $14.99
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Vendor:Alice Haworth-Booth
Protest! - Hb Rizzoli Us Only
Illustrated by award-winner Emily Haworth-Booth, and written by Emily and her sister Alice, this book is a timely history of peaceful protests from around the world - from 1170 BCE to the present day.Protest has changed the planet - from Roman times to today,...- $22.50
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Vendor:Julie L馮鑽e
Secrets of the Vampire: A Supernatural Sourcebook of Our Legend and Lore
Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction. Whether rising from a coffin in the dead of night or stalking its prey, hidden in plain...- $22.99
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