Paul Harrison
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Including firsthand speeches, letters, diary entries, and other primary source materials that give the reasons these unforgettable events unfolded as they did, this book describes what caused the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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"'Smooth Habits: Effortless Personal Transformation' is the key to a life that changes in amazing ways. Imagine being able to easily break out of old habits, start new ones, and reach your fullest potential, all while staying true to timeless religious principles. This interesting book shows you how to use the power of small, deliberate steps to make big changes. It shows how to easily work good habits into your daily life, so you make steady progress...
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From the riotous trauma of the town's darkest hours in 1919 to the tribulations at one of the UK's first salsa clubs, these stories explore the lives of Lutonians past and present. This is an eclectic look at a much-maligned corner of Bedfordshire, and beyond, with themes of travel, protest and identity. While some Lutonians have left and returned, eccentric Walter Greer remains embedded in his town of petrol and lace, searching for 'Snuff and Temperance'...
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Start your engines and prepare to speed into the world of Mega Machines! This fantastic book is crammed full of interesting facts about the fastest, biggest and coolest vehicles on the planet. How much does a supercar really cost? What is the top speed of the fastest plane on Earth? Find out these and a host of other statistics in this ultimate guide to mechanical marvels.
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The Curse of the Pharaohs Tombs is the definitive book on Ancient Egyptian tomb curses, providing new information and data never before published whilst exploring the many incidents and deaths associated with tomb curses. The book puts the record straight on matters, which have been wrongly recorded by others, such as the legend of Tutankhamun, as well as presenting new data never before published associated with matters such as the torment Howard...
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The criminal cases vividly described by Paul Harrison in this gripping book take the reader on a journey into the dark secret side of Glasgow's long history. The city has been the setting for a series of horrific, bloody, sometimes bizarre incidents over the centuries. From crimes of brutal premeditation to those born of rage or despair, the whole range of human weakness and wickedness is represented here. There are tales of secret passion and betrayal,...
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This big book of dinosaurs provides the answer to every question the modern dinosaur enthusiast could ever have! Packed with full colour illustrations and bite-sized fact files, this attractive and informative guide takes the intrepid reader on an A to Z journey through the prehistoric world. It provides information on how to hunt for fossils as well as a map of the world's archaeological hotspots, in fact, everything needed to make the discovery...
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Discover the amazing world of the dinosaurs and other prehistoric monsters. From the terrifying T. rex and high-flying Pterodactyl, to the earth-shaking Apatosaurus and cunning Velociraptor, giant reptiles ruled over planet Earth for millions of years. This book brings the world of these awesome beasts to life with breathtaking images and fascinating facts.
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Tales of violent death and villainy always hold us in a grim but thrilling grip. In Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths Around Northampton the chill is brought close to home as each chapter investigates the darker side of humanity in cases of murder, deceit, and pure malice committed over the centuries in this part of the country. For this journey into Northampton's bloody but neglected past, Paul Harrison has selected over 20 notorious episodes that...
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The Mindfulness Movie is a fun and educational journey showcasing the worldwide brain research proving the benefits of mindfulness and the public's increasing awareness and acceptance of the practice. Neuroscientists now tell us that the practice of mindfulness literally changes the brain in positive ways. And it's as simple as paying attention! Throughout the film, we encounter inspiring people and ideas on how changing the way we see can change...
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Scholastic
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[2012]
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"Billy's new pet hamster is a huge disappointment. Despite his name, Hercules is perhaps the world's laziest rodent. He does nothing besides sleep, eat, and sleep some more. So when Billy sees a commercial on TV for a power snack, he decides that's just the thing to put some hurry into Hercules. But when the formula begins working too well, Billy realizes he may have one huge, hungry problem on his hands"--P. [4] of cover.
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Scholastic Inc
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[2012]
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Judd Crank and his friend Zak are two ordinary boys, in an ordinary town, with some very ordinary goldfish. Who would have thought that these little goldfish would become great monsters and step right out of their tank and into town -- looking for trouble?
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Scholastic Inc
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2013.
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Jilly can't believe what she's seeing when she wakes up one seemingly normal morning. All the mice in her small town of Buffalo Bottom have gone strangely still. What could make a town full of rodents suddenly freeze up?
16) Mother Teresa
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Wayland
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2017.
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"In 1997, the death of an 87-year-old nun in Kolkata, in India, sparked an outbreak of mourning across the globe. Why? The nun was Mother Teresa - one of the most iconic spiritual figures of the 20th century. She became famous for her work with, and compassion towards, the world's poorest people. She and the fellow nuns of her order tended to the vulnerable, sick and dying in the most poverty-stricken places, providing care, love and compassion where...
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Scholastic Inc
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[2013]
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Twins Sammy and Tammy love the strange creatures and creepy plants in the boggy marshes near their home, and are dismayed to hear that business tycoon Maximus Sneer intends to drain the marshes and develop the area. But little does anyone know that two very big problems are growing in the marshes. All the draining awakens a pair of giant monsters who are both out for one thing: revenge.
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Europe is in crisis, but the European Union just gets stronger. Greece, Portugal, Spain and Ireland have all been, told that they must submit their budgets to EU-appointed bureaucrats. The 'soft coup' that put EU officials in charge of Greece and Italy shows that the Union is opposed to democracy. Instead of weakening the European Union, the budget crisis of 2012 has ended up with the eurocrats grabbing new powers to dictate terms. Over the years,...