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"History is the most dangerous place on earth. From dinosaurs the size of locomotives to meteors big enough to sterilize the planet, from famines to pandemics, from tornadoes to the Chicxulub asteroid, the odds of human survival are slim but not zero-at least, not if you know where to go and what to do. In each chapter of How to Survive History, Cody Cassidy explores how to survive one of history's greatest threats: getting eaten by dinosaurs, being...
2) The madman's library: the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history
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2021.
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"The Madman's Library reveals the fascinating stories behind some of the strangest and most beautiful books ever created in a highly illustrated tour through an eccentric "library" of literary curiosities and wonders"--
Brooke-Hitching has hunted down the oddest books and manuscripts ever written, uncovering the intriguing stories behind their creation. From the Qur'an written in the blood of Saddam Hussein, to the gorgeously decorated fifteenth-century...
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2020.
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"A beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast." --
Have you ever stopped to consider why you don't see metal fire escapes on new buildings? Or pondered the story behind those dancing inflatable figures in car dealerships? Mars and Kohlstedt reveal the stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse....
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[2022]
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"Lamar Underwood wants every fisherman to know what he knows. After decades on the water, he's learned what gear to use, when to fish, what lures to select, and what cast to use to be the guy who always comes home with dinner in hand. 1001 Fishing Tips is an all-encompassing and easy-to-read guide offering information-laden nuggets of angling wisdom, secrets, and techniques. 1001 Fishing Tips focuses on the most popular freshwater gamefish--trout,...
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2022.
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"A quirky collection of Earth's most compelling animals who give mythical creatures a run for their money"--
Bagniewska introduces readers to real wildlife that are even more unusual and remarkable than mythic creatures. Selected for abilities, anatomies, diets, defense mechanisms and behaviors that make them stand out, this catalog of curious organisms revels in the unexpected and the magnificent. -- adapted from jacket
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2023.
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"Did you know that a Tyrannosaurus rex needed to eat the same amount each day as 80 people? Unearth a bygone world beyond imagination and come face to face with the dinosaurs that once ruled the planet. This visually stunning science guide takes you on a prehistoric safari past savage hunters, terror birds, walking tanks... and aliens from ancient oceans! Learn about dinosaur feathers, fossilised poo, what beast's bones were mistaken for those of...
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2021.
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From dress sense to the drinking dens, history to haircuts, the customs and, of course, the caps, The Peaky Blinders Compendium is a celebration of the swagger and cool of the Shelby family enterprise and the era that made their name.
An in-depth, entertaining, alphabetical guide that embraces the life and style, faces and places, along with the major events and big ideas that defined the world of Tommy Shelby in the early decades of the twentieth...
10) The green witch's garden: your complete guide to creating and cultivating a magical garden space
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2021.
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"Create your own enchanting witch's garden and draw energy from the earth with this guide to cultivating your very own magical ingredients. A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the earth and the universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. In The Green Witch's Garden, you will learn how to create your own magical space to enhance your witchcraft practice. With information on how to plan and design...
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Ripley's believe it or not! volume 12
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2015.
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An encyclopedia of oddities features unexpected and unimaginable people, places, and creatures from around the world.
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[2020]
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Whether you believe it to be true or not is irrelevant; astrology's job has never been to give us a preordained vision of the future or to sort us into twelve neat personality types. Instead, the stars and the planets are more like mirrors that show us who we are and how to be in, and move through, the world; of how certain people do it differently and what we can learn by studying them. In Madame Clairevoyant's Guide to the Stars, Claire Comstock-Gay...
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2017.
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Nothing gives you a sense of perspective like finding out just how weird. I'm an extremely curious chap and with this book I wanted to share the content of my noggin, because I think these are the 147 things that have helped me through this thing we call life. Sometimes because it shows how lucky we are to be here at all, but often because I'm a moron and learned whatever lesson it taught me the hard way, and I'd like to save you the pain of making...
14) 1001 Jeep facts
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[2019]
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"This book provides 1001 facts about the automobile manufacturer Jeep compiled by Patrick Foster a mechanic, salesman and journalist."--Provided by publisher.
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2000.
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Philosopher Wilber's account of men and women's place in a universe of sex, soul, and spirit. He examines the course of evolution as the unfolding manifestation of Spirit, from matter to life to mind, including the higher stages of spiritual development where Spirit becomes conscious of itself. Wilber offers original views on many topics of continuing interest and controversy: gender wars, multiculturalism, ecology, and environmental ethics among...
16) Cats
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[2020]
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"Everything you need to take care of your feline friend Cats are the purrfect pets: they're relatively easy to care for, a blast to play with, and sure to win the heart of every member of your family with their loving nature-- and sometimes sassy demeanor! Cats For Dummies gives you expert insight into everything from cat behavior to what makes each type of feline unique. With this easy-to-understand guide, you'll be able to tackle those tough cat-astrophes...
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[2021]
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"No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. SElected by the historians at the Baseball Hall of Fame, over a hundred years of rich baseball history is packed into this reference guide of facts, figures, and fascinating tidbits about our national pastime" -- From back cover.
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[2020]
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"What's a wake and bake? Who is Mitch Hedberg? What does Louisa May Alcott have to do with cannabis? And what exactly is the difference between a bong and a bubbler? Now you can "weed" all about it and find all the answers and more with this entertaining and updated edition of Weedopedia, your guide to everything marijuana-from the best movies to watch while high to cannabis slang and terminology. Whether you're interested in learning more about all...
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©2009
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From the Publisher: A remarkable compendium of wild schemes, mad plans, crazy inventions, and truly glorious disasters. Every phenomenally bad idea seemed like a good idea to someone. How else can you explain the Ford Edsel or the sword pistol-absolutely absurd creations that should have never made it off the drawing board? It Looked Good on Paper gathers together the most flawed plans, half-baked ideas, and downright ridiculous machines throughout...
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2020.
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"Walsh does a service to patriots everywhere. His must-read book allows the reader to work 'the why' around in his mind-and come to an understanding of real heroism." -Steve Bannon What are we willing to die for? Michael Walsh restores the dignity of lost concepts like honor, duty, sacrifice and patriotism for our unheroic age. What is heroism? What are its moral components-altruism, love, self-sacrifice? Why was it once celebrated, and now often...
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