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African American Almanac: 400 Years of Triumph, Courage and Excellence A wealth of milestones, inspiration, and challenges met. . . The most complete and affordable single-volume reference of African... Read More » |
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The American Women’s Almanac: 500 Years of Making History![]() Celebrate the vital roles and vibrant experiences of women in America! The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on women’s... Read More » |
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Ancient Gods: Lost Histories, Hidden Truths, and the Conspiracy of Silence Where do we come from? What are the origins of modern civilization? Do the world's pyramids, the Nazca Lines, Easter Island statues, and other... Read More » |
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Area 51: The Revealing Truth of UFOs, Secret Aircraft, Cover-Ups, & Conspiracies Secrets, Myths, Disinformation Revealed! Area 51 sits on an unmarked dirt road that runs through the desolate southern Nevada desert. Warning... Read More » |
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Armageddon Now: The End of the World A to Z Don't be left behind. Who knew that doomsday would be so hot? Environmental disasters, disease epidemics, the popularity of reality television, and... Read More » |
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Assassinations: The Plots, Politics, and Powers behind History-changing Murders![]() A deep dive into high stakes killings, conspiracies and crimes! Ruthless killers and murderers for hire: they are here, there, and... Read More » |
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Black Firsts: 4,000 Ground-Breaking and Pioneering Events, Third Edition Achievement engenders pride, and the most significant accomplishments involving people, places, and events in black history are gathered in Black... Read More » |
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Black Firsts: 500 Years of Trailblazing Achievements and Ground-Breaking![]() Achievement, pride, and accomplishments. Change, progress, and pioneers. Hard-won victories. Barrier-breaking triumphs. Society-changing feats.... Read More » |
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Black Heroes "If there is no struggle, there is no progress," wrote Frederick Douglass. "This struggle may be a moral one; or it may be a physical one; or it may... Read More » |
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Celebrity Ghosts and Notorious Hauntings Stories of Fame, Death and Ghostly Immortality ... Even the most famous stars sometimes come back as infamous ghosts and apparitions. Whether... Read More » |
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Conspiracies and Secret Societies: The Complete Dossier, Second Edition Startling allegations. Suppressed evidence. Missing witnesses. Assassinations. Cover-ups and threats. Documented connections to even deeper intrigue.... Read More » |
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The Disaster Survival Guide: How to Prepare For and Survive Floods, Fires, Earthquakes and More Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Floods. Wildfires. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Droughts. Landslides. Trillions of dollars in damages. Billions of people affected.... Read More » |
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The Encyclopedia of Religious Phenomena Visions of Mary and glimpses of GOD. Hundreds of people gather at a freeway underpass in Chicago to gaze at what mystified state police reported to be... Read More » |
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The Handy American Government Answer Book: How Washington, Politics and Elections Work The stakes have never been higher: national security, civil liberties, the economy, the future of the republic. Yet few outside Washington really... Read More » |
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The Handy American History Answer Book The Making of an Indivisible Nation Native Americans, the English colonies, slavery, the American Revolution, the Declaration of... Read More » |
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The Handy Art History Answer Book Art of Discovery Warhol, Michelangelo, and da Vinci. Picasso, Monet, and Rembrandt. What were they thinking when they created their... Read More » |
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The Handy Boston Answer Book Whether it's called Beantown, The Olde Towne, Titletown, The Cradle of Liberty, The Athens of America, The Puritan City, The City on a Hill, or any of... Read More » |
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The Handy California Answer Book California is the country's most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It's known for its beaches, its redwood... Read More » |
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The Handy Christianity Answer Book Christianity is the world’s biggest religion, with two billion followers covering nearly one third of the world’s population. It has a profound impact... Read More » |
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The Handy Civil War Answer Book The nation’s highest-casualty, bloodiest-war is still discussed, acted out, and politically relevant today. Beginning with the economic, political,... Read More » |
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The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book, Second Edition This fun-filled fact-book provides a wealth of information on the lives and habits of these astonishing creatures. From Tyrannosaurs to Stegosaurs,... Read More » |
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The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab, and in Court Blood, ballistics, and bodies. Fibers, fingerprints, and facial reconstruction. Forensic science, criminal investigations, the art of uncovering and... Read More » |
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The Handy Geography Answer Book, Third Edition Your smart phone is great for finding your destination. Yet, it doesn't explain how the roads we travel, the towns we visit and borders we cross came... Read More » |
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The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age![]() From the Origin of Humans to Today … All in One Volume! Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and... Read More » |
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The Handy Hockey Answer Book The Hockey Maven shares his hockey knowledge and NHL insights Stick handlers without helmets rushing goaltenders without masks on rinks... Read More » |
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The Handy Islam Answer Book Peace, Understanding, Faith and Prayer. Reconciling the compassion, caring, and calls for peace from mainstream Muslim leaders with the... Read More » |
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The Handy Literature Answer Book: An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works From the epic of Gilgamesh to Aristotle and Cicero, and from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to Wuthering Heights, War and Peace, The Adventures... Read More » |
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The Handy Military History Answer Book Clashes, Carnage, and Courage War, warriors, and weapons. Politics, power, and persuasion. Fighting between tribes, clans, groups, and... Read More » |
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The Handy Mythology Answer Book Epic Tales and Classic Heroes. Vainglorious gods and irresistible seductresses. Beastly beasts and brutal warriors. Stories centuries in the... Read More » |
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The Handy New York City Answer Book New York, New York. The largest city in the United States. The self-proclaimed capital of the world. The city of Wall Street and commerce. The city of... Read More » |
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The Handy Philosophy Answer Book Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, this comprehensive introduction to... Read More » |
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The Handy Presidents Answer Book Second Edition A complete look at every Presidents' who, what, when, where, why, and, how . . . Offering an engaging overview of the U.S.... Read More » |
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The Handy Religion Answer Book, Second Edition A question-and-answer guide to the prominent religions of the world... The spiritual world we live in today is a diverse and... Read More » |
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The Handy State-by-State Answer Book Red State. Blue state. Rust belt. Sun belt. East coast. West Coast. The Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. The United States of America is a diverse... Read More » |
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The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book What's arguably the Supreme Court's most controversial decision? Which Justices signed the Declaration of Independence? How much do you really know... Read More » |
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The Handy Texas Answer Book Texas is big in geography, population, and history. It’s the country's second largest state by size and population. It has a unique and varied... Read More » |
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The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: The Ancient Greek Influence on Modern Understanding![]() Difficult philosophy made easy. The universe and our place in it, the meaning of life, the nature of justice and the good society, and the powers... Read More » |
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The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book Whether attracted by the bucolic countryside’s lakes, streams, and vacation retreats; the vibrant arts community of Milwaukee; the raucous political... Read More » |
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Hidden History: Ancient Aliens and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization![]() Investigates and questions the scientific consensus on the origins of civilization The term “history” comes from the ancient Greek word... Read More » |
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The Illuminati: The Secret Society That Hijacked the World Shining a Light on a Shadowy Society Secret Schemes. Concealed Connections. Pernicious Power. Intimate Initiations. Big banks and market... Read More » |
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Lost Civilizations: The Secret Histories and Suppressed Technologies of the Ancients![]() Unearthing the scientific evidence, myths, and legends of ancient civilization! The reminders of the Ancients are everywhere. They are saved... Read More » |
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Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler’s Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada Experience and explore Native American history, culture, sites, and activities with Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler’s Guide... Read More » |
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The New Witch: Your Guide to Modern Witchcraft, Wicca, Spells, Potions, Magic, and More![]() Celebrate the Modern Witch! Good energy. Sacred spaces. Healing, harmony and balance. Honoring Earth and nature. Developing your... Read More » |
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Plagues, Pandemics and Viruses: From the Plague of Athens to Covid 19![]() Pandemics can come in waves—like tidal waves! They change societies. They disrupt life. They end lives. As far back as 3000 B.C.E. (the... Read More » |
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Secret Societies: The Complete Guide to Histories, Rites, and Rituals Claims and counter-claims. Accusations and allegations. NSA spying and suppressed evidence. Cover-ups and threats. Documented connections and... Read More » |
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The Spirit Book: The Encyclopedia of Clairvoyance, Channeling, and Spirit Communication The fascinating history of Spiritualism is coaxed into the material realm as the object of this perceptive and sweeping overview by that legendary... Read More » |
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Trailblazing Women! Amazing Americans Who Made History![]() Impressive! Innovative! Influential! Discover and celebrate the amazing stories and achievements of 120 of America’s most inspiring... Read More » |