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"Breaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like 'breaking news') and give the blow-by-blow of historical discovery--what we learned, when we learned it, who made the discovery, and how. Lost America is an illustrated look at fascinating places in the United States that have existed only in myth and have never been found, those that were abandoned and why, and those that were lost to social upheaval or natural disaster....
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Globe Pequot
Pub. Date:
2017
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English
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A front row seat to the breaking news, photos and hype surrounding history's most mysterious disappearances. Breaking History books offer a front row seat to history as it broke (like "breaking news") and give the blow-by-blow of historical discovery-what we learned, when we learned it, who made the discovery, and how. Vanished! is an illustrated tour of history's most confounding cases of disappearance from Amelia Earhart to Jimmy Hoffa; DB Cooper;...
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date:
2023
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English
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"Perhaps the most significant meals in the world have been consumed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by the presumptive leaders of the free world. Thomas Jefferson had an affinity for eggplant and FDR for terrapin stew. Nixon ate a lump of cottage cheese topped with barbecue sauce every day and Obama regularly had arugula. Now, Alex Prud'homme takes us to the dining tables of the White House to look at what the presidents chose to eat, how the food was...
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Grand Central Publishing
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©2023
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English
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Mezrich takes on Elon Musk, the billionaire threatening to bring down Twitter's house. What's his purpose, really? Will he take the company to new heights or new depths?
From New York Times bestselling author Ben Mezrich: the book Elon Musk doesn't want you to read. Breaking Twitter takes readers inside the darkly comic battle between one of the most intriguing, polarizing, influential men of our time--Elon Musk--and the company that represents our...
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Pegasus Books
Pub. Date:
2023
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English
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A fascinating exploration of the uncrackable codes and secret cyphers that helped win wars, spark revolutions and change the faces of nations. There have been secret codes since before the Old Testament, and there were secret codes in the Old Testament, too. Almost as soon as writing was invented, so too were the devious means to hide messages and keep them under the wraps of secrecy. In "The Hidden History of Code Breaking", Sinclair McKay explores...
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Aurum
Pub. Date:
2025
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English
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This book will explore how bread, a ubiquitous staple, has helped connect communities and shape society as well as how it has been the agent of disease and disorder. The principal question to be answered will be: Is bread good or bad?
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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Today, it is nearly impossible to talk about the best basketball players in America without acknowledging the accomplishments of incredibly talented black athletes like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Kobe Bryant. A little more than a century ago, however, the game was completely dominated by white players playing on segregated courts and teams. In "Breaking Barriers: A History of Integration in Professional Basketball", Douglas Stark details the...
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Hayes Press
Pub. Date:
2017
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English
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The Breaking of the Bread is fundamental to the life of a disciple of the Lord Jesus. It has seen many changes over the centuries and has resulted in something today, which is unrecognizably far away from the simplicity of the Lord's words on the night before He went to Calvary: "Do this in remembrance of me." The aim of this booklet is to challenge a generation of new believers to carefully, examine this precious command of their Lord and to keep...
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Abrams Books
Pub. Date:
2024
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English
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A visually captivating history of the evolution of "Glamour" magazine and the brand's legendary decades at the forefront of female empowerment in an incredible photographic volume. For more than 80 years, "Glamour" has been the preeminent women's empowerment brand in America. But until now, no one has told the extraordinary story of its origins, the famous names who helped shape the magazine into the global powerhouse it is today, and "Glamour's"...
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The History Press
Pub. Date:
2025
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English
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Breaking the Grass Ceiling unveils the inside story of the Women's FA, tracing its creation and organisation from inception - as a result of the Deal Tournament for women in 1967 - to when it was formally handed over to the FA in 1993. In 1921, the FA had banned women from playing on grounds under its control, but organisations interpreted this as a ban on women playing football altogether. And the result was exactly that: it did prevent women from...
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Findaway Voices
Pub. Date:
2023
Language:
English
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Breaking Down Breaking Bad: An In-Depth Analysis of Show's History, Evolution, and Cultural Impact is the ultimate resource for any fan of the critically acclaimed television series. This comprehensive guide offers a deep dive into every aspect of the show, from its groundbreaking storytelling to its iconic characters, cinematography, soundtrack, and cultural impact.
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Mango Media
Pub. Date:
2025
Language:
English
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Dr. Beth Kaplan offers a lifeline for personal and professional growth with Braving the Workplace! Practical steps for transformation. Dr. Beth Kaplan shares her expertise on belonging offers insights into navigating the rapidly changing, modern workplace landscape. Braving the Workplace combines groundbreaking research with engaging storytelling to offer a comprehensive guide for businesses and their best asset, their people. Dr. Kaplan provides...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date:
2009
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English
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In this lively and colorful book of popular history, journalist Betsy Israel shines a light on the old stereotypes that have stigmatized single women for years and celebrates their resourceful sense of spirit, enterprise, and unlimited success in a world where it is no longer unusual or unlikely to be unwed. Drawing extensively on primary sources, including private journals, newspaper stories, magazine articles, advertisements, films, and other materials...
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Capstone Press
Pub. Date:
2024
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GN: Graphic Novel 680L
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English
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"The history of the United States goes back hundreds of years. In that time, the country has changed and grown a great deal. But it all began with one document. Follow historical figures in this graphic novel as they break down the U.S. Constitution and get the juiciest tips on how the document-and the nation-has changed over time".--Provided by publisher.