Posts Tagged ‘World’

Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

Product DescriptionFull of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn [...]

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Let the Great World Spin: A Novel

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Product DescriptionIn the dawning light of a late-summer morning, the people of lower Manhattan stand hushed, staring up in disbelief at the Twin Towers. It is August 1974, and a mysterious tightrope walker is running, dancing, leaping between the towers, suspended a quarter mile above the [...]

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Horses of the World Coloring Book

Product Description42 accurate and exciting illustrations of all types of horses from around the world in authentic settings: fiery Arabian, royal Lipizzaner, Appaloosa, Shetland pony, knee-high Falabella, Morgan and more. Full-color illustrations on the covers. Captions. Glossary.

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Book of Peoples of the World: A Guide to Cultures

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Product DescriptionAs cultures and languages disappear from the Earth at a shocking rate, it becomes all the more urgent for us to know and value the world’s many ethnic identities. National Geographic’s Book of Peoples of the World propels that important quest with concern, authority, and [...]

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Fairy World Stained Glass Coloring Book

Product DescriptionEight magical designs: sprites riding snails, fairies showing off their frocks, and elves doing handstands.

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The Most Amazing Thumb Doodles Book in the History of the Civilized World

Recommended for children ages 8 and up

Product DescriptionCreate awesome artwork with your thumb as a paintbrush and the included ink pads as paint. For the finishing touch, add some personality with a few pen strokes. Funny drawings and friendly instructions share the pages of this book with plenty of white space reserved for the use [...]

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Life: 100 Events That Shook Our World: A History in Pictures from the Last 100 Years

Product DescriptionThere has never been another period of time to compare with the last 100 years. From the Auto Age to the Computer Age, from Lucky Lindy to a man walking on the moon, our world has been an endless wellspring of unparalleled drama. Using their trademark brilliant photography and [...]

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The Penguin Book of First World War Poetry

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Product DescriptionUnrivaled in its range and intensity, the poetry of World War I continues to have a powerful effect on readers. This newly edited anthology reflects the diverse experiences of those who lived through the war, bringing together the words of poets, [...]

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The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009

Product DescriptionNew for 2009—The World Almanac and Book of Facts includes the most comprehensive  2008 U.S. election results, tallied through November 7th, and World Series statistics. Every family needs this New York Times best-selling reference book. The World Almanac is the #1 best-selling American reference book of all time. It is the source for essential and [...]

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Books that Changed the World

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Product DescriptionFrom the Bible, the Iliad, and the Republic to Civil Disobedience, Das Kapital, and Silent Spring, this revised and greatly expanded edition is a monument to the power of the printed word-an informative discussion of many [...]

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