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An A-to-Z treasury of dumb, disastrous, and hard-to-believe human behavior from the New York Times-bestselling author of “Stupid History!”
* A doctor's actual diagnostic notation: The patient is married but sexually active.
* "Shooting Reported at Firing Range"-The State, Columbia, South Carolina, August 4, 2006
* Arrested for public urination in Bowling Green, Ohio: Mr. Joshua Pees.-The Sentinel-Tribune, Bowling Green, Ohio, September 5, 2001
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This fantastic book is a must read for anybody who has an interest in fairy lore and the history of folklore concerning the fairy. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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The world is full of women we don't know whose stories have been overlooked or airbrushed from history. Often faced with limited life choices, this book proudly showcases those women who took matters into their own hands and became forces to be reckoned with. These are women you SHOULD know about. Love them or loathe them, they made their mark. From cross dressing soldiers to scheming mistresses and courtesans, Warriors and Wenches offers up an indulgent...
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Starved, neglected, abandoned – the true story of the woman kept a secret from the world for 25 years. In the summer of 1876 the vivacious, intelligent, and beautiful Blanche Monnier vanishes, as if she never existed. Twenty-five years later, within the confines of a middle-class respectable chateau, the French authorities uncover a shocking crime that shakes not only the local community, but the political world of rural France. The truth of Blanche...
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The history of Jackson is filled with gripping tales of horrors and heroism. A recording company founded in the mid-1960s with the expectation of competing with New Orleans and Memphis was a national success, outlasting its better-funded rivals. Known as the "Devil's Backbone," the Natchez Trace is the graveyard for countless travelers slain by the road's numerous serial killers, brigands and land pirates. Yet one mass grave stands above the others:...
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The Short History of Basketball leads readers through the fascinating history of the sport of basketball. The book includes a history of the game and Indiana basketball sports highlights. Readers will discover a complete listing of Indiana high school championship winners and Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. The book also covers the Kentucky/Indiana High School All Star Series as well as some of the iconic high school gymnasiums in the state.
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Discover the fascinating history of the firefighter, fire departments and fire towers when you read the Short History of Fire Fighting. The book includes historical information on fire engines, bunker gear and other equipment needed by a fire department. The book includes an extensive listing of firefighter museums in the United States as well as section on fire towers.
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The bestselling chronicler of human stupidity shares tales of unruly passengers, dumb drivers, and the people who put the "loco" in locomotive . . .
New York Times-bestselling author Leland Gregory presents a riotous collection of the unbelievably bizarre events and behavior that result when people strap themselves in for a ride. Gregory, who has so entertainingly highlighted humanity's stupidity in the areas of crime, business, love, politics,...
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Short History of Public Parks – Indiana Edition recounts the history of the public park from its early beginnings as hunting parks for European nobles to the extensive state and national parks of today.Cemetery HistoryCemeteries served as the first parks as landscape designers began designing cemeteries that proved a pleasant place for both the dead and the living.State ParksThe book serves as a guide to the state parks of the United States, as...
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Step into the riveting world of medieval England through the pages of "The Story of Richard III" by Jacob Abbott. This enthralling juvenile biography offers an illuminating journey into the life and legacy of one of history's most intriguing figures-Richard III, a monarch whose story is woven with controversy, ambition, and enduring mystery.
From the gripping opening chapters detailing Richard's ascent to the throne amidst the tumultuous War of the...
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In the vast tapestry of history, few figures loom as large and awe-inspiring as Genghis Khan. Born as Temujin in the harsh Mongolian steppes around 1162, his life was a journey from adversity to triumph, marked by courage, cunning, and an unyielding quest for greatness.
As a child, Temujin faced hardships unimaginable to many of us today. His father, a respected chieftain, was poisoned, leaving his family vulnerable. Struggling to survive, Temujin...
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An anthropological history of Native Americans in the Lone Star State.
First published in 1961, this study explores the ethnography of the Indian tribes who lived in the region that is now the state of Texas since the beginning of the historic period.
The tribes covered include:
• Coahuiltecans
• Karankawas
• Lipan Apaches
• Tonkawas
• Comanches;
• Kiowas and Kiowa Apaches
• Jumanos
• Wichitas
• Caddos
• Atakapans
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Winston Churchill famously instructed the head of the Special Operations Executive to "Set Europe ablaze!." Agents of both the British Special Operations Executive and the American Office of Strategic Services underwent rigorous training before making their way, undetected, into occupied Europe to do just that. Working alone or in small cells, often cooperating with local resistance groups, agents undertook missions behind enemy lines involving sabotage,...
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The history of the 1788 Virginia Ratification Convention explores the Constitutional debates that decided the nation's fate and still resonate today.
In May 1788, elected delegates from every county in Virginia gathered in Richmond where they would either accept or reject the highly controversial United States Constitution. The rest of the country kept an anxious vigil, keenly aware that without Virginia-the young Republic's largest and most populous...
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Discover the gripping true story of King Charles I of England in this engaging historical biography for young readers. With vivid storytelling that brings the past to life, "History of King Charles the First of England" whisks you back to the tumultuous Stuart era, when the fate of a kingdom rested on the shoulders of one extraordinary monarch.
Step inside the palace intrigues and royal drama as Charles navigates the tricky game of thrones. Witness...
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A Year of Indiana History Stories Book 1 includes three hundred and sixty-six stories of Indiana history. Written in a this day in history format, this journal is ideal for kids and adults alike. Children will especially benefit as they can learn history local to Indiana by reading one story a day for a year.
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What does it mean to risk all for your beliefs? How do you fight an enemy in your midst? We Go Where They Go recounts the thrilling story of a massive forgotten youth movement that set the stage for today's anti-fascist organizing in North America. When skinheads and punks in the late 1980s found their communities invaded by white supremacists and neo-nazis, they fought back. Influenced by anarchism, feminism, Black liberation, and Indigenous sovereignty,...
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Profiles of thirteen women accused of and bullied for being witches, including Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Anne Boleyn.
They dared to stand up to kings . . . Think for themselves . . . Even practice medicine . . . and what was their reward? To be labeled a witch. This illustrated guide of the witches of history explores the lives of thirteen different women who were falsely accused of witchcraft. Using an...
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From warrior king to legendary legend, Richard I lived by the sword - and his bravery in battle forever enshrined his place in history. As the Lionheart, he fought valorously alongside King Phillip II to lead the Third Crusade in a desperate attempt to claim the Holy Land from the grip of Muslim leader Saladin.
Though the Crusade failed, Richard won fame and admiration for his martial valor. Yet the glory of faraway battles came at great cost back...
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Nestled at the northern tip of Ripley County, Indiana, Batesville's origins begin with the construction of the Napoleon/Brookville Road, Teunis Amack's Well and the need for a railroad connecting Indianapolis Indiana and Cincinnati, Ohio. A Road, a Well and a Train is the history of the birth, growth and institutions of Batesville, Indiana.
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