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1) H.H. Holmes
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This is the first truly comprehensive book examining the life and career of the murderer who has become one of America's great supervillains. It reveals not only the true story but how the legend evolved, taking advantage of hundreds of primary sources that have never been examined before, including legal documents, letters, articles, and records that have been buried in archives for more than a century. Although Holmes is just as famous now as he...
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The solar plexus chakra is the third step on a staircase that leads up from the base of your spine toward enlightenment. Bestselling author and chakra expert Cyndi Dale has curated contributions from nine energy medicine practitioners that will teach you everything you need to know about this radiant energy center.
The third entry in Llewellyn's Chakra Essentials series, this book features many hands-on practices, including guided meditations, mantras,...
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C'est sous le crayon de Sylvain Dorange que Jacques Mathis conte sa propre histoire, celle d'un homme mégalomane coincé dans un corps étriqué en comparaison de ses idées. Son enfance, passée dans une petite bourgade lugubre de Lorraine, s'est arrêtée à 14 ans, l'année o il fait sa première vraie crise. Et puis les femmes, l'adolescence, le théâtre, la littérature ont eu raison de ses doutes.
Jacques Mathis nous livre avec Psychotique...
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An entertaining guide to the psychology of belonging A celebration of human idiosyncrasy and of our talent for building shared meaning and solidarity out of the strangest material A fascinating insight into why people come together in pursuit of something they love and the very real benefits it can bring to our lives Bond's research is extensive, informative, engagingly presented and his topic timely. From the acclaimed science writer and author of...
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Activistes et membres des Black Panthers, Robert Hillary King, Albert Woodfox et Herman Wallace se sont engagés pour la défense des droits humains au sein même de leur centre de détention, en Louisiane. Ils furent tous les trois placés à l'isolement en 1972 après avoir été – a priori – injustement accusés du meurtre d'un gardien ; le plus « chanceux » des trois, Robert King a été libéré en 2001. Herman Wallace aura, lui, peu profité...
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Knowing Jesus and who he is will encourage children to love and serve him. This is the ideal book for children to read during Sunday school and before bedtime. Knowing Jesus and who he is will encourage children to love and serve him. This is the ideal book for children to read during Sunday school and before bedtime.
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The lovely Roxy Book is based on a true story when a Lab puppy entered and received an excited welcome into a beautiful family home. Roxy was not a dog; she was a family member loved by the family but by the community or anyone who passed by her. The Lovely Roxy will provide you with experiences that the family and community enjoys having Roxy as a family member. Roxy was not just a dog; she was a family member and best friend to have. One thing is...
9) Gorgeous
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I never once thought about having a pig for a pet, especially not a wild pig, but one day a tiny little wild piglet who had been injured, was starving and thirsty wandered into our yard; she won our hearts. My wife went into our kitchen and made her some oatmeal, which she ate right up. We took some corn we had for our chickens and soaked it till it was soft, and she ate that.
I named her Gorgeous because she was so funny-looking. Gorgeous became...
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Dear diary, if I knew cracking this mystery would lead to this, then I would never have approached it. I think though, sometimes life has its perks, like making a new special companion. However, I think writing this story was quite a challenge. So I hope you'll really cherish this story and it'll become one of your favorites. So get comfy, and cozy before you start on your audacious adventure. Enjoy!
13) Ada's Ideas
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Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's mad love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics poetical science. Via her friendship with inventor Charles Babbage, she became involved in programming his Analytical Engine, a precursor...
14) F-14 Tomcat
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America's Fighter Jets: the F-14 Tomcat tells readers all about the history of this jet fighter. It explains what the Tomcat could do and how it was used more by another country than the United States. A brief explanation of why they were destroyed by the U.S. military is also noted in this book that takes readers into a flight toward knowledge and understanding.
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The U.S. Air Force wanted an upgrade. It wanted a better fighter jet. One that could stay hidden from the enemy. One that could attack and destroy. One that could defend itself. One that could keep pilots safe. Keep U.S. ground troops safe. Keep Americans safe. Keep the world safe. A jet fighter that all friendly nations could use. This book is all about that aircraft. Part of the America's Fighter Jets series: F-35A Lightning II puts readers into...
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It was more than 50 years ago when the U.S. Air Force put in a request. It wanted a lighter fighter jet. Soon the F-16 Falcon was born. And it is still going strong today. The plane known by pilots as the "Viper" is being used around the world by friends of America. Part of the America's Fighter Jets series: the F-16 Fighting Falcon places readers in the cockpit. It teaches them all about this incredible aircraft. and why it has been a mainstay in...
18) F-22 Raptor
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Part of the America's Fighter Jets series: F-22 Raptor takes the reader flying high into the sky with this iconic jet. This fun and informative book tells readers all about the aircraft and why the United States had to stop making them.
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Après des heures de bouchons interminables, François et ses enfants - Kévin, l'adolescent renfermé et Baptiste, garçonnet plein d'amour pour sa chienne Hermione - arrivent enfin à Ramiolles, village du Sud de la France o ce père de famille passait jadis ses vacances.
Un village tout ce qu'il y a de plus paisible pour des vacances qui auraient dû l'être tout autant. Mais la tranquillité de leur séjour se trouve rapidement compromise. Non...
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Pink Lemonade volume 1
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Mysterious past! Colorful costume! Altruistic outlook! Zippy motorcycle! And one very overactive imagination! Meet PINK LEMONADE-the new hero on the scene! She dreams of doing big things, but ultimately, she'll settle for just helping where she can. But when Pink Lemonade accidentally crashes into the set of the next Rex Radical blockbuster, she'll take an unexpected leap into the spotlight...and will soon find herself confronted by a series of increasingly...