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The Official Encyclopedia of Southern Culture Quiz Book
by Lisa Howorth with Jennifer Bryant

Entertaining, fun, and educational, this quiz book covers every aspect of southern culture from alligators to melungeons to zydeco. More than 800 questions—most drawn from the Encyclopedia of Southe ...

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The Faiths of the Founding Fathers

by David L. Holmes

It is not uncommon to hear Christians argue that America was founded as a Christian nation. But how true is this claim? ... In this compact book, David L. Holmes offers a clear, concise and illuminat ...

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The French Revolution

Volume I
by Thomas Carlyle

VOLUME I. BOOK 1.I. DEATH OF LOUIS XV. CHAPTER 1.1.I. LOUIS THE WELL-BELOVED. President Henault, remarking on royal Surnames of Honour how difficult it often is to ascertain not only why, but even whe ...

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The Condition of the Working Class in England in 1844

With a Preface Written in 1892
by Friedrich Engels

The book, an English translation of which is here republished, was first issued in Germany in 1845. The author, at that time, was young, twenty- four years of age, and his production bears the stamp ...

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Wikipedia Tour: Famous Women Throughout History

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For many years invisible to the eyes of historians, the experience of women through the ages comes to life in Famous Women Throughout History. The daring and sometimes controversial women included in ...

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Wikipedia Tour: World Capitals

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Journey to a different international capital city each day without ever leaving your seat with the World Capitals tour. From Nairobi to Caracas, Vienna to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll learn about fifty sel ...

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Wikipedia Tour: Wonders of the World

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The seven ancient wonders meet medieval, modern, and natural marvels for this incredible tour of some of the world’s most amazing sights. Although many of the original ancient wonders have disappear ...

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Wikipedia Tour: Famous Inventors

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Ever wondered who invented the television? Or who invented Kodak film (hint: his last name wasn't Kodak)? In the Famous Inventors tour, you'll learn about the people behind some of the innovations t ...

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Wikipedia Tour: Greek Mythology

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Take a tour of Mount Olympus with the Wikipedia Tour of Greek Mythology. The stories, legends, and gods from Ancient Greece will come alive as you read about them. Learn about Aphrodite and Zeus, Tart ...

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Wikipedia Tour: The Presidents of the United States

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Here we have the lives of the distinguished men who have led the United States from its beginning to today. An inspiring compilation of Wikipedia's articles about the people who have held the nation's ...

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