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Author
Publisher
Consortium of Collective Consciousness
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
World travelers and armchair tourists who want to explore the mythology and archaeology of the ruins, sanctuaries, mountains, lost cities, and temples of ancient civilizations will find this guide ideal. Detailed here are the monuments and sites where ancient peoples once gathered to perform sacred rituals and ceremonies to worship various gods and to achieve spiritual enlightenment. Important archaeological, historical, and geological destinations...
Author
Series
Making of America volume 2
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Chronicles the life and career of President Andrew Jackson, discussing his childhood, political career and more.
Author
Publisher
bAbrams Fanfare
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"The rich worlds of C.S. Lewis's 'The Chronicles of Narnia' and J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' have enchanted readers both young and old for generations. But before they created these literary landmarks, Lewis and Tolkien were simply two friends who shared a love of stories. 'The Mythmakers' chronicles their lives, from their horrific tour in the trenches of World War I, their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and the literary...
9) The queen's speeches: poignant and inspirational speeches from Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The speeches of Queen Elizabeth II hold a special place in many people's hearts across the world. During her 70-year reign she delivered many poignant, touching, and inspirational speeches, always with a warmth and sincerity, many of which have been collected in this volume. From the sentiments of her Christmas Day address, which will have been a firm fixture in many households during the festive period, to the reassuring words of her speech during...
Author
Publisher
Crestline
Pub. Date
c2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the history and personal stories of 46 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume. From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-sixth, Joe Biden, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fourth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. This book features short, biographical essays about the lives of 46 presidents,...
Publisher
Quercus
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
From calls to arms to demands for peace, and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration, this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politicians, rebels and tyrants, soldiers and statesman, placing them in historical context. With over a million copies already sold, this completely revised and updated pocket edition includes speeches by those that have truly shaped the modern world: from Greta Thunberg to Donald Trump, and from...
Author
Publisher
CRC Press
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
""Zero to Hero: Your Guide to a Career in Cybersecurity" is an essential roadmap for anyone aiming to penetrate the vibrant and ever-expanding domain of cybersecurity. In an era where digital threats loom larger and more complex than ever, this book stands as a beacon of clarity and practical wisdom. Tailored to empower novices with no prior knowledge, as well as those with basic understanding seeking to solidify their footing in cybersecurity, it...
Author
Publisher
Back Bay Books, Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"After just a month, Team Alpha, riding on horseback alongside warlord Abdul Rashid Dostum and U.S. Special Forces, had pushed the Taliban out of much of northern Afghanistan. Al-Qaeda, however, was plotting to strike back. A "Trojan horse" surrender of 500 foreign fighters led to their incarceration inside Qala-i-Janghi - "the House of War" - just outside the key city Mazar-i-Sharif. Determined to prevent another 9/11, the CIA went in to interrogate...
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Writing the 9/11 Decade" investigates the relation of the novel to reportage, and the role of both in shaping culture, by looking at novelists' journalistic responses to 9/11. Journalist, academic and literary critic Charlie Lee-Potter argues that novelists were entrapped by the expectation that they would provide an immediate non-fiction response to the September 11 attacks. Jonathan Lethem expressed the plaintive view that 'most of the novelists...
Publisher
Well Go USA Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In the gold bust town of Red Ridge, the local Sheriff and his Deputy deal with a gang of outlaws wreaking havoc in their midst. When the sheriff begins to experience haunting visions from the dead, the truth is finally revealed about the bandits in his town. The line between good and evil is not as defined as once thought, and he must save his town from certain destruction.
16) Banel & Adama
Publisher
Kino Lorber
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
Fulah
Description
Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young couple lives in a remote village in northern Senegal. For them, nothing else exists except each other. But for the rest of their tight-knit village, duty dictates that Adama soon accepts the role of chief. The two lovers have other plans-- until something in the air changes. The rains do not come; the cattle begin to die; the men leave.
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2025
Language
English
Formats
Description
From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.
Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular...
Shari Franke's childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a façade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular...
Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2017].
Language
English
Description
One of the most intimidating aspects of pursuing martial arts is understanding which approach is best for you. Discover an introduction to many styles of martial arts, including kung fu, karate, tae kwon do, judo, jeet kune do, and krav maga. Learn about the physical and mental aspects of martial arts, from the proper form for blocks, kicks, and punches to the necessary self-discipline and focus to succeed. These styles have certain things in common,...
19) Armenia, my home
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Prominent Armenian Americans share the collective memories that make the country "home" for even those in the diaspora. Armenia, My Home blends the epic with the everyday to reveal what makes Armenia unique. Travel the colorful streets of the capital city of Yerevan and find awe in its nighttime glow. Experience the emotional impact of centuries-old religious monuments and the Genocide Memorial. Goosebump-inducing viese of majestic Mount Ararat offer...
Publisher
Crunchyroll
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
日本語
Description
Secret agent Twilight has a difficult mission, become a family man! Maintaining cover will be tricky, but he's not the only one with secrets. His wife happens to be an assassin, and his daughter is a telepath. Welcome to a world of intrigue and parenting.
