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The Conquest of the Aztecs: The Lives and Legacies of Cortés, Montezuma, and the Aztec Empire
*Includes pictures of Aztec art, ruins, and more. *Describes daily life for the Aztecs, including their infamous human sacrifice rituals. *Discusses the legends and controversies surrounding the lives of Cortes and Montezuma, as well as the Conquest. *Includes Cortés's Second...
$7.99
The Constitutional Convention of 1787: The History and Legacy of the Drafting of the U.S. Constitution
By 1787, it became evident that the Articles of Confederation were inadequate for the new nation. With these problems hampering the national government under the Articles of Confederation and the threat of default on the nation's massive war debt looming,...
$9.99
The Controversial Flight and Capture of Rudolf Hess: The History and Legacy of the Deputy Fuhrer's Mysterious Peace Mission to Britain
*Includes pictures*Discusses the mystery surrounding the mission and conspiracy theories*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“Even if I could, I would not wish to expunge this time from my life. I am happy to know that I...
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The Controversial History of North Korea's Nuclear Weapons and the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingNorth Korea has long been the butt of jokes, and it has been a longstanding target of international criticism, but the startling satellite image was anything but amusing, for it demonstrated...
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The Cook and Peary Expeditions: The History and Legacy of the Controversy over Who Reached the North Pole First
*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading"I have stated my case, presented my proofs. As to the relative merits of my claim, and Mr Peary's, place the two records side by side. Compare them. I shall...
$9.99
The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South
2018 James Beard Foundation Book of the Year | 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award Winner inWriting | Nominee for the 2018 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award in Nonfiction | #75 on The Root100 2018 A renowned culinary historian offers a fresh perspective...
$28.99
The Cooper Union Address: The History of the Speech that Helped Abraham Lincoln Win the Presidency
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The Cooper Union Address: The History of the Speech that Helped Abraham Lincoln Win the Presidency
Includes excerpts from the speech Includes reactions to the speech from newspaper reports and audience members "It is surely safe to assume that the [39] framers of the original Constitution and the [76] members of the Congress which framed the...
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The Cossacks: The History and Legacy of the Legendary Slavic Warriors
"Had I just 10,000 Cossacks, I would have conquered the whole world." (Napoleon Bonaparte) "Save us Lord, from Cossacks." (Sir Wilson, reporting the prayers of conquered Germans, 1813) The modern myth of the Cossack presents striking images of a stern...
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The Cost of Betrayal
Young kingpin Young Pablo and his Spanish Harlem crew are used to getting money from every angle and aspect. Serious about his business, Young Pablo lays down anyone against him or doesn’t show him loyalty. But when one of his crew,...
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The Cost of Betrayal 2
After Flaco’s betrayal leads to the murder of Young Pablo by the Cubans he owes money to, his sister, Catrina “Kitty Cat” Alvarez, and her crew decide to exact revenge on the Cubans. What she doesn’t know is that will...
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The Cost of Knowing
Supplier: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Four starred reviews!Dear Martin meets They Both Die at the End in this gripping, evocative novel about a Black teen who has the power to see into the future, whose life turns upside down when...
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THE CREATIVE CIRCLE: ARTIST, CRITIC, AND TRANSLATOR IN AFRICAN LITERATURE
Translation, in all of its dimensions, was the theme of the 2001 African Literature Association Conference held in Richmond, Virginia. Translation encompasses more than the movement of expression from one language to another and includes the translating of one culture...
$24.95
THE CREATURE OF THE PINES ( UNICORN RESCUE SOCIETY #1 )
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Publisher : Dutton Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (April 10, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 0735231702
ISBN-13 : 9780735231702
$14.99
The Creoles: The History and Legacy of Some of the Americas' Most Unique Ethnic Groups
*Includes pictures*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“Little by little, the bird makes its nest.” – Old Haitian Creole ProverbVibrant, up-tempo vocals and exquisitely soulful harmonies paired with an accordion-heavy and drum-tastic blend of folksy and bluesy...
$9.99
The Crimean War: The History and Legacy of the Conflict That Modernized Warfare and Weakened Tsarist Russia
*Includes pictures*Includes contemporary accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingSome have called the Crimean War history’s most unnecessary war, and while it is misunderstood, often overlooked, and sometimes ignored, it also involved many of the 19th century’s major...
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The Cro-Magnon: The History and Legacy of Europe's Early Modern Humans
*Includes pictures*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contentsIn March 1868 in a rock shelter in southwestern France, railroad workers came across relatively modern looking human skulls, flint tools and animal bones. To investigate the...
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THE CROSS AND THE LYNCHING TREE
The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and...
$24.00
THE CROSSOVER (PB)
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Publisher : HMH Books for Young Readers; Illustrated edition (March 5, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 256 pages
ISBN-10 : 0544935209
ISBN-13 : 9780544935204
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THE CRUNK FEMINIST COLLECTION
For the Crunk Feminist Collective, their academic day jobs were lacking in conversations they actually wanted--relevant, real conversations about how race and gender politics intersect with pop culture and current events. To address this void, they started a blog. Now...
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The Crusader States: The History of the European States Established in the Middle East during the Crusades
*Includes pictures*Includes medieval accounts of various battles during the Crusades*Includes a bibliography for further reading*Includes a table of contents“I, or rather the Lord, beseech you as Christ's heralds to publish this everywhere and to [persuade] all people of whatever rank,...
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The CSS Alabama and CSS Shenandoah: The History and Legacy of the Confederacy's Legendary Raiding Ships during the Civil War
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingAfter the first year of the Civil War, the Confederacy was faced with a serious problem. While the South had enjoyed some stunning victories on land, they had been all...
$12.99
The CSS Alabama: The History of the Famous Confederate Raider that Sank Off the Coast of France during the Battle of Cherbourg
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the Alabama's raids and battles written by its sailors and captain *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “God helps those who help themselves.” – The motto of...
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The CSS Hunley: The History and Mystery of the Civil War's Most Famous Submarine
*Includes pictures *Includes contemporary accounts of the Hunley and its mission *Explains the theories behind the Hunley's disappearance *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents After a year of independence, the government and...
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The CSS Shenandoah: The History of the Famous Confederate Raider that Surrendered Over Half a Year After the Civil War Ended
*Includes pictures*Includes accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingAfter the first year of the Civil War, the Confederacy was faced with a serious problem. While the South had enjoyed some stunning victories on land, they had been all...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis: 13 Days that Brought the Cold War to the Brink
*Includes pictures.*Includes descriptions of the crisis written by important officials.*Includes a bibliography for further reading.“For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all...
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The Culper Ring: The History and Legacy of the Revolutionary War's Most Famous Spy Ring
After the siege of Boston forced the British to evacuate that city in March 1776, Continental Army commander George Washington suspected that the British would move by sea to New York City, the next logical target in an attempt to...
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The Cult of the Apis Bull: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Most Famous Sacred Animal
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The Cult of the Apis Bull: The History and Legacy of Ancient Egypt's Most Famous Sacred Animal
*Includes pictures*Includes ancient accounts*Includes online resources and a bibliography for further readingAfrica may have given rise to the first human beings, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe...
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The Cultural Revolution: The Controversial History of Mao Zedong's Political Mass Movement After the Great Leap Forward
It's a sure sign of fame when a man is known simply by his first name, and Mao Zedong, often referred to simply as Mao or Chairman Mao, was one of the most influential men of the 20th century. He...
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The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces That Drive Your Organizations Success
Corporate culture is critical to any organizational change effort. This book offers a proven model for identifying and leveraging the essential elements of any culture. In a world that changes at a dizzying pace, what can leaders do to build flexible...
$27.95
The Cumans and Magyars: The History and Legacy of the Steppe Nomads Who Raided Europe Throughout the Late Middle Ages
*Includes pictures*Includes excerpts of contemporaneous accounts*includes a bibliography for further readingBefore the Mongols rode across the steppes of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Cumans were a major military and cultural force that monarchs from China to Hungary and from Russia...
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