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  Stupid History - Tales of...

  Leland Gregory

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  A treasury of historical hilarity from the New York Times-bestselling coauthor of America’s Dumbest Criminals! Why exactly is Paul Revere revered when it was Samuel Prescott who made the famous ride? Was the lightbulb really Thomas Edison’s bright idea? Bestselling author and former Saturday Night Live writer Leland Gregory employs his masterful wit to expose historical myths, faux “facts,” strange events, and tales of human stupidity throughout history. You’ll learn that:  * Magellan didn’t actually make it around the world  * As a member of Parliament, Isaac Newton spoke only once, and it wasn’t exactly a statement of political brilliance for the ages  * On April 24, 1898, Spain declared war on the U.S., thus starting the Spanish-American War—and then the U.S. declared war the very next day, but not wanting to be outdone, had the date on the declaration changed from April 25 to April 21  With these and many more stories, Leland Gregory once again highlights the funny side of history.

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  Simply Murder - The Battle of...

  Chris Mackowski, Kristopher D....

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  This Civil War history and guide offers a vivid chronicle of this dramatic yet misunderstood battle, plus invaluable information for battlefield visitors. 
   
  The battle of Fredericksburg is usually remembered as the most lopsided Union defeat of the Civil War. It is sometimes called “Burnside’s folly,” after Union commander Maj. Gen. Ambrose Burnside who led the Army of the Potomac to ruin along the banks of the Rappahannock River. Confederates, fortified behind a stone wall along a sunken road, poured a hail of lead into them as they charged. One eyewitness summed it up saying, “it is only murder now.” 
   
  But the battle remains one of the most misunderstood and misremembered engagements of the war. Burnside started with a well-conceived plan and had every reason to expect victory. How did it go so terribly wrong? 
   
  Authors Chris Mackowski and Kristopher D. White have worked for years along Fredericksburg’s Sunken Road and Stone Wall, and they’ve escorted thousands of visitors across the battlefield. Simply Murder not only recounts Fredericksburg’s tragic story of slaughter, but includes vital information about the battlefield itself and the insights they’ve learned from years of walking the ground.

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  Templars The - Quiz Book -...

  Seb Giroux

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  What do you know about the Templars? This half page-turner and half puzzle book contains all the history of the famous Knights up until today as well as 300 questions in 12 quizzes to test your knowledge. 
  Enough is known about the Knights Templar to satisfy historians. 
  Enough is mysterious about the Knights Templar to satisfy the dreamers. 
  We think we know everything about the Knights Templar… but do we? Who were they? How did a group of 9 men manage to rise to such power and wealth in just under 20 years? Did they discover a treasure? Or more likely, some secret and ancient knowledge that could have toppled the Church. 
  There is such a legend surrounding the Templars that it has become difficult to separate pure myths from history. This book will help you do just that. In 12 chapters, you will come and discover who these soldiers of Christ really were, why they were fighting, how they came to be so rich and powerful. We will explore together what it was to be a Templar, how they lived, where they lived, their castles, their legacy. And finally, we will discover what happened after they disappeared, what is their connection to Freemasonry and whether modern Templars walk among us.   
  With 300 questions, this book will entertain you for hours and hours. Ever been asked to put together a team quiz at work? There is your little helper; these quizzes are already made for you. 
  The book contains the following 12 chapters:Historical Context – Jerusalem And Solomon's TempleChristianity, Crusades And ChivalrySo It Begins - The First Knights TemplarRise And ExpansionInfluences, Power, And StrugglesLife As A TemplarAbrupt EndingsThe AftermathLocation, LocationModern ResurgenceMythsThe Knights Templar In Arts, Movies, Novels

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  How to Become an Intellectual -...

  Nick Kolakowski

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  A Capacious and Quintessential GuideMaxims: #1: Carry a Scholarly Book (at All Times) #12: Know Your Manet from Your Monet #14: Be Proficient in at Least One Classical Instrument #64: Learn to Recite Romantic-Era Poetry on CueIf you think you need a PhD in Greek and Roman philosophy from an Ivy League school to call yourself an intellectual, reconsider your supposition. While you may envy the initials that follow distinguished names of professors and the intellectual elite, it's not the mortar board and scholarly robes you need—it's the obscure esoterica. In this primer, you'll learn to walk the talk of the intelligentsia, leaving simpletons and pseudo-intellectuals in your dust.Inside How to Become an Intellectual, you will find the prodigious truths every self-respecting learned person lives by. This code of scholarly behavior allows aspiring high-brows like yourself to educate their unfortunate lessers, amaze their Mensa friends, and impress their fellow wise people—one distinguished bon mot at a time!

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  Stitch Craft Create: Crochet

  Various Various

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  Want to try your hand at making gorgeous homemade goodies? Then unleash the crafter within you with this collection of all-new crochet projects! With simple step-by-steps, these quick makes ensure fast results.

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  It's Easy Being Green - A...

  Chrissy Trask

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  Surveys find that over 80 percent of Americans agree with the goals of the environmental movement. Sadly, most Americans admit to doing little when it comes to acting on that disposition. Author and environmental consultant Crissy Trask seeks to solve this disparity. This is a day-to-day guide with practical suggestions that anyone can put into action.

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