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  Hidden Paris - Discovering and...

  Caroline Clifton-Mogg

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  A peek behind closed doors in the City of Light, Hidden Paris reveals the capital city’s unique architecture and fabulous interiors in a range of styles, from classic French to retro, contemporary, bohemian, industrial and more.

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  999 Amazing & Interesting Facts...

  Prof. John Chao

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  The planet comprises informative, exciting, and fascinating facts, with over 200 countries and over 7.8 billion people (animals, plants, and other organisms). For example, the land of the Kiwis has the largest concentration of pet owners on the planet. In Nicaragua, you’ll find one of only two flags in the world with the color purple. If you properly want to learn more about the earth and its ever-increasing population? Continue reading to discover some fascinating facts about the earth’s history, present, and future. There are many mysteries around the universe. Some are solved, some are puzzling, and some are still unknown. But eventually, the newest becomes known, and once proven, it becomes fact. 
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  -> In 2011, a woman named Aimee Davison paid $10,000 for a “non-visible” piece of jewelry. 
  -> Carrots used to be purple. 
  -> Benjamin Franklin only had two years of formal schooling. 
  -> The average person forgets 90% of his or her wishes. 
  -> Cucumber is a fruit, not a vegetable, since it has seeds in the middle! 
  -> Brazil's name has derived from a tree! 
  -> Plants are irritated by human noise. 
  -> Apple is 25% air, which is why it floats on water! 
  There's so much more....!

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  A Guide to Newport's Cliff Walk...

  Ed Morris

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  A revealing tour of the opulent Newport Mansions where the Astors, Vanderbilts, and other Gilded Age families spent their summers.   At the turn of the twentieth century, the wealthy families of New York would vacation at their summer homes in Newport, Rhode Island. Where the salty air once mingled with the laughter of society women in ball gowns, the houses of the Newport Cliff Walk still preside in grandeur over the crashing waves below. From the grand majesty of the Breakers to the beautiful proportions of Rosecliff, these houses are enduring reminders of the architectural flowering of the Gilded Age.   Walking along the paved trail, it's easy to imagine the faintest hint of a waltz coming from the windows of Beechwood, or to envision the Duchess of Windsor’s carriage arriving for a visit at Fairholme. Ed Morris takes you on a tour of twenty-four historic mansions and landmarks, entertaining along the way with tales of splendor and style, social maneuvering and matchmaking.

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  Off the Road - A Modern-Day Walk...

  Jack Hitt

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  When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom.Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched: the strange fortress said to contain the real secret Adam learned when he bit into the apple; the sites associated with the murderous monks known as the Knights Templar; and the places housing relics ranging from a vial of the Virgin Mary's milk to a sheet of Saint Bartholomew's skin. Along the way, Jack Hitt finds himself persevering by day and bunking down by night with an unlikely and colorful cast of fellow pilgrims—a Flemish film crew, a drunken gypsy, a draconian Belgian air force officer, a man who speaks no languages, a one-legged pilgrim, and a Welsh family with a mule.In the day-to-day grind of walking under a hot Spanish sun, Jack Hitt and his cohorts not only find occasional good meals and dry shelter but they also stumble upon some fresh ideas about old-time zealotry and modern belief. Off the Road is an engaging and witty travel memoir of an offbeat journey through history that turns into a provocative rethinking of the past.

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  101 Amazing Facts about Germany

  Jack Goldstein

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  Are you interested in finding out more about the wonderful country of Germany? Perhaps you live there and want to learn some interesting facts about your home? Or, maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and are considering which attractions and festivals to visit?In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about Germany. Separated into sections such as the country’s history, people, landmarks and more, this is the perfect way to discover some fascinating information about the home of Beer, Bratwurst and the Brandenburg gate!

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  Ultimate Spitfires

  Peter Caygill

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  A look at the development and flight testing of the Griffon-powered Spitfires and Seafires, along with an operational history both during and after WWII. 
   
  The Spitfire is probably Britain’s best loved and admired airplane. It is also revered around the world. This book looks at the later marques that were modified for various special tasks and differed to a large degree from Supermarine’s first early versions that saw action in the early days of World War II. New and more powerful Rolls-Royce engines replaced the well-tried Merlin, but increased the aircrafts performance in terms of speed and operational altitude. Subtle changes to wing design also increased the maneuverability and capability of these spectacular models that survived in the operational role until superseded by the introduction of jet-powered flight. 
   
  The content explains the design details, development and flight testing of twelve models and also contains their operational roles and history. Lengthy appendices will include Griffon-powered Spitfire aces, V1 rocket destruction aces, Griffon-powered Spitfire losses and where the survivors can be found. 
   
  “If you have an interest in the design, development and combat history of the Spitfire, this publication will be of great interest and make a fine addition to your library. Recommended for the Spitfire enthusiast.” —IPMS/USA Reviews 
   
  “For the technical enthusiast, you’ll find lots of numbers and analysis of systems and flight characteristics.” —Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

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