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Just My Typo: From Sinning with the Choir to the Untied States
ISBN: 9780385346603 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A charming collection of typographical errors, slips of the pen, and embarrassing misprints, Just My Typo celebrates the awful and the sublime mistakes that riddle our feeble human attempts at communication.
It's time to accept the truth: typos are everywhere. Legal documents are riddled with errors, headlines of respectable publications are rife with misspellings, and even your favorite books need a few reprints to get everything right. Isn't it time we learned to laugh at our mistakes instead of despairing? Just My Typo is an irresistible collection of the... A charming collection of typographical errors, slips of the pen, and embarrassing misprints, Just My Typo celebrates the awful and the subli...
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Treasury of Newfoundland Stories Volume II: Amazing and Strange
ISBN: 9781771030953 / Angielski / Miękka / 250 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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86,10 |
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Bigfoot Field Work 101: Volume Seven: Search Methods
ISBN: 9781532745843 / Angielski / Miękka / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology
ISBN: 9781440573323 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey through all the major myths born in ancient Greece and Rome, such as Achilles's involvement in the Trojan War; Pluto's kidnapping of the beautiful Proserpina; and the slaying of Medusa by...
Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovi...
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Mirabilis: A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History
ISBN: 9781938398056 / Angielski / Miękka / 194 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Welcome to a carnival unlike anything that you have ever read about, visited, or even imagined before. Here, before your very eyes, you will encounter bizarre, anomalous creatures of every conceivable (and inconceivable ) kind-a veritable menagerie of cryptozoological mysteries to dazzle and delight, tantalize and terrify. For this is Mirabilis-a realm of marvels, wonders, miracles...and monsters
Peer through the shadows and see what you may. Was that scuttling horror a spider the size of a puppy? Did that fallen tree trunk suddenly sprout a pair of alligator jaws? Was that a living toad... Welcome to a carnival unlike anything that you have ever read about, visited, or even imagined before. Here, before your very eyes, you will encounter...
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December 9: The Story of a Special Day
ISBN: 9781494815479 / Angielski / Miękka / 94 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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52,40 |
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March 3: The Story of a Special Day
ISBN: 9781480100541 / Angielski / Miękka / 62 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Story of a Special Day: March 3 March 3 is the anniversary of the day the Star-Spangled Banner became America's National Anthem ... The day Florida became a state ... The day Apollo 9 lifted off ... The day Rodney King was beaten ... The day Latvia and Estonia became free ... The birthday of Jean Harlow, James ?Scotty? Doohan, Perry Ellis, and Alexander Graham Bell ... The day Danny Kaye and Lou Costello died ...and a whole lot more A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. From...
The Story of a Special Day: March 3 March 3 is the anniversary of the day the Star-Spangled Banner became America's National Anthem ... The day Florid...
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March 24: The Story of a Special Day: The Story of a Special Day
ISBN: 9781482338683 / Angielski / Miękka / 86 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. March 24: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten March 24 is... ...The day Tokugawa became Shogun of Japan ...The day of the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III ...The day Elvis was drafted ...The day the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Alaska ...The birthday of Tommy Hilfiger, Bob...
March 24: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in ...
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May 28: The Story of a Special Day: The Story of a Special Day
ISBN: 9781489590879 / Angielski / Miękka / 68 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. May 28: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten May 28 is... ...The day the Spanish Armada set sail and George Washington started a war. ...The anniversary of the earliest historical event whose date is known with certainty (May 28, 585 BCE). ...The day the Dionne Quintuplets were...
May 28: The Story of a Special Day covers everything that makes this day very special. From celebrations around the world to significant moments in hi...
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The Postmaster's Desk
ISBN: 9781496108869 / Angielski / Miękka / 300 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A country postmaster in the 21st century . . . This collection of essays, articles and satire was compiled over eight years, while the author was the postmaster of a rural village in the Alleghenies, still very much dependent on the US Mail. With warmth and wit, the author explores a wide range of topics - from the people, places and history of the Keystone State, to the daily challenges of delivering mail in the face of unflinching bureaucracy and rapidly changing technology.
A country postmaster in the 21st century . . . This collection of essays, articles and satire was compiled over eight years, while the author was the ...
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The History Detectives Explore Lincoln's Letter, Parker's Sax, and Mark Twain's Watch: And Many More Mysteries of America's Past
ISBN: 9781630262068 / Angielski / Twarda / 410 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Explore the secrets of America's past with the official companion to PBS's History Detectives Could a Civil War POW have fashioned a working camera from a tin can, a spyglass lens, and a pine plank? What can an ancient and battered banjo reveal about America's musical and segregated past? How could a man save his own life by proving that he had forged a painting? These are just a few of the intriguing and puzzling questions posed to super sleuths Wes Cowan, Elyse Luray, Gwendolyn Wright, and Tukufu Zuberi in this fascinating book. The perfect companion to the hit public television...
Explore the secrets of America's past with the official companion to PBS's History Detectives Could a Civil War POW have fashioned a working camer...
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This Is What You Just Put in Your Mouth?: From Eggnog to Beef Jerky, the Surprising Secrets
ISBN: 9780804139885 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. What do a cup of coffee and cockroach pheromone have in common? How is Fix-A-Flat like sugarless gum? Is a Slim Jim meat stick really alive? If I Can't Believe It's Not Butter isn't butter, what is it?
All of these pressing questions and more are answered in This Is What You Just Put In Your Mouth?Based on his popular Wired magazine column What's Inside, Patrick Di Justo takes a cold, hard, and incredibly funny look at the shocking, disgusting, and often dumbfounding ingredients found in everyday products, from Cool Whip and Tide Pods to Spam and Play-Doh. He... What do a cup of coffee and cockroach pheromone have in common? How is Fix-A-Flat like sugarless gum? Is a Slim Jim meat stick really alive? If I C...
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A Guide Through the District of the Lakes in the North of England--A Description of the Scenery, &c. for the Use of Tourists and Residents
ISBN: 9781628450736 / Angielski / Miękka / 236 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela Vol I
ISBN: 9781628452808 / Angielski / Miękka / 308 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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The Itinerary of Rabbi Benjamin of Tudela Vol II
ISBN: 9781628452815 / Angielski / Miękka / 470 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Lure of the Vampire: A Pop Culture Reference Book
ISBN: 9781500389802 / Angielski / Miękka / 248 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the THIRD and most recent edition. Lure of the Vampire is a pop culture reference book that takes you on a journey through the mythology and history of the monstrous vampires - through the romantic and, at times, scary vampires in movies, television, and books. Included in this definitive guide are interviews with "real" vampires and an extensive bibliography, lists, and websites for readers to continue their journey long after they have read the book. The author discusses a variety of vampire-related topics, such as why vampires are currently so "gentle" in movies, such as Twilight,...
This is the THIRD and most recent edition. Lure of the Vampire is a pop culture reference book that takes you on a journey through the mythology and h...
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I Never Knew That about the Scottish
ISBN: 9780091960247 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Enthralling and entertaining miscellany of interesting facts and surprising stories about the Scottish.
In this captivating book bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his attention to the Scottish people, taking us on an eye-opening journey around their homeland, discovering en route the intriguing and surprising ways the places and their history contribute to the Scottish character. As he travels through Scotland's Highlands and cities he unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that come together to make up the Scottish people. From the... Enthralling and entertaining miscellany of interesting facts and surprising stories about the Scottish.
In this captivating book bestselling autho... |
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I'm So Glad You Asked Me That
ISBN: 9781502777188 / Angielski / Miękka / 202 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A compilation of Answers to Correspondents Question ((c) Associated Press) submitted to the newspaper by the author. Since 1993 Bob Cubitt has submitted many answers to questions published in the newspaper, but not all have been published. To remedy this he has put together this compilation of all his answers in a single volume. As a keen amateur military historian many of the answers relate to miltary matters, but other subjects are covered including art, science, aviation, film and TV. This is not a book for reading in one go, but to dip in and out of as the fancy takes. There is also a...
A compilation of Answers to Correspondents Question ((c) Associated Press) submitted to the newspaper by the author. Since 1993 Bob Cubitt has submitt...
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I Never Knew That About the Irish
ISBN: 9780091960254 / Angielski / Miękka / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A captivating miscellany of little-known facts and trivia about the Irish.
In this charming book bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his attention to the Irish people, taking us on a enthralling journey around their homeland, discovering en route the intriguing and surprising ways the places and their history contribute to the Irish character. As he travels across the Emerald Isle, he unearths the traditions, triumphs and disasters, foibles, quirks and customs that come together to make up the Irish people. From County Leitrim, the most sparsely populated county in the Republic of... A captivating miscellany of little-known facts and trivia about the Irish.
In this charming book bestselling author Christopher Winn turns his atte... |
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Coffee Cherry Cocoa Pod: The Coffee Addicts and Chocoholics Handbook
ISBN: 9781500662554 / Angielski / Miękka / 114 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A must have for any coffee hound or owner of a sweet tooth, Coffee Cherry Cocoa Pod explores the remarkable similarities of two beans- coffee and cacao. Enjoy cool trivia while participating in a whimsical yet informative journey that encompasses the amazing timeline of both coffee and chocolate. Keep your copy on hand to brew perfect cafe quality coffee and espresso based drinks at home- from Cappuccino to Cafe Cubano. Create your own hand dipped chocolates. Simply follow the instruction manual. It's no secret- you know you love these bittersweet beans. Coffee and Cacao. Go ahead. Embrace...
A must have for any coffee hound or owner of a sweet tooth, Coffee Cherry Cocoa Pod explores the remarkable similarities of two beans- coffee and caca...
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