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  • The Hat That Killed a Billion Birds

    The Decimation of World Avian Populations for Women's Fashion

    During the late 1800s and early 1900s, it was common practice for milliners to decorate women's hats with birds' feathers and plumes--and sometimes with the birds themselves. As many as 300 million birds per year were killed for this fashionable enterprise, causing the extinction of some entire species and the endangerment of others. Lawmakers and bird aficionados were slow to react to the effects ... Leer más

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  • Let There Be Baseball

    The 60-Year Battle to Legitimize Sunday Play

    Taken for granted by fans today, Sunday baseball was made possible only after decades of contention between evangelical Sabbatarians seeking enforcement of antiquated "blue laws," and an alliance of "Pro-Sabs" who prevailed against them with strategy and tenacity. At the heart of the struggle was a debate over the First Amendment and the place of religion in public life.Drawing on case records, ... Leer más

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  • The Bear and the Northland

    Legendary Coast Guard Cutters in the Alaskan Ice

    In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the U.S. Coast Guard served as the Alaskan 911. Known then as simply the Revenue Cutter Service, it was comprised of skilled navigators, judges and law enforcement specialists tasked with preventing the frontier from descending into anarchy, and securing its status as a "cash cow" for the mainland states.This is the history of the early U.S. Coast Guard, ... Leer más

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  • The Everything Theodore Roosevelt Book

    The extraordinary life of an American icon

    Series series Everything® Series
    You probably know bits and pieces about Theodore Roosevelt: He was the President of the United States, led the charge up San Juan Hill, had something to do with the "Bull Moose" party, and is represented on Mt. Rushmore. That's a start. But his accomplishments went far beyond that.This book expands that list and highlights his most significant contributions to history, including:His role in the ... Leer más

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  • The Everything Guide to the Middle East

    Understand the people, the politics, and the culture of this conflicted region

    An objective, professional, and informed resource that will help you understand the history and culture of the Middle East—including including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, and Syria.The Middle East has long been a place where religions, cultures, and politics clash—today more than ever. How can a region called "the cradle of civilization" continue to face uprisings ... Leer más

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  • Not Your Father's Founders

    An "Amended" Look at America's First Patriots

    The founding fathers-reframed!Tired of reading about stiff, snooze-worthy revolutionary rebels? How about lackluster wars and mind-numbing laws? Not Your Father's Founders breathes life back into history with dynamic profiles of the politicos, wartime heroes, and lesser-known but equally important players who built this nation.Featuring hundreds of strange details and quirky stories, you'll love ... Leer más

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  • Siege of LZ Kate

    In the fall of 1969, a force of 150 Americans and their South Vietnamese allies were surrounded by 5,000 North Vietnamese Army soldiers. This is the story of their desperate defense and against-all-odds escape. ... Leer más

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    From Alexander von Humboldt to Charles and Anne Lindbergh, these are stories of people of great vision and daring whose achievements continue to inspire us today, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.The bestselling author of Truman and John Adams, David McCullough has written profiles of exceptional men and women past and present who have not only shaped the course of history or ... Leer más

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    The second thrilling account of #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cusslers's real-life search for lost ships, planes, and other marvels that changed history.For decades, Clive Cussler’s real-life NUMA®, the National Underwater and Marine Agency, has scoured rivers and seas in search of lost ships of historic significance. His teams have been inundated by tidal waves and beset by obstacles ... Leer más

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  • Destiny Disrupted

    A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

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