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  The Martians - The True Story of...

  David Baron

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  In the early 1900s, many Americans actually believed we had discovered intelligent life on Mars, as bestselling science writer David Baron chronicles in The Martians, his truly bizarre tale of a nation swept up in Mars mania. 
   
   
   
  At the center of Baron's historical drama is Percival Lowell, the Boston Brahmin and Harvard scion, who observed "canals" etched into the surface of Mars. Lowell devised a grand theory that the red planet was home to a utopian society that had built gargantuan ditches to funnel precious meltwater from the polar icecaps to desert farms and oasis cities. The public fell in love with the ambitious amateur astronomer who shared his findings in speeches and wildly popular books. 
   
   
   
  While at first people treated the Martians whimsically―Martians headlining Broadway shows, biologists speculating whether they were winged or gilled―the discussion quickly became serious. Inventor Nikola Tesla announced he had received radio signals from Mars; Alexander Graham Bell agreed there was "no escape from the conviction" that intelligent beings inhabited the planet. Martian excitement reached its zenith when Lowell financed an expedition to photograph Mars from Chile's Atacama Desert, resulting in what newspapers hailed as proof of the Martian canals' existence.

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  Clara: From Victorian Governess...

  Dorian Shellan

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  While working in the Chester household as a governess, the innocent Clara becomes sexually involved with Herbert Chester, her employer. Then, when the beautiful Catherine, Herbert's sister-in-law and secret lover, comes to stay at the house, Catherine introduces Clara into the pleasures of being with a woman.  On learning how the women are enjoying each other, Herbert encourages them into a threesome with him. This spurs jealousy in Catherine, however, and Clara is dismissed. 
  Now sexually awakened and excited by life in London, Clara has no desire to return to work as a governess and contemplates what form of employment best suits her ambitions. Her friend, Anna Quinlan, suggests the ideal solution. Anna is Madame Q and runs The Nunnery, an exclusive brothel catering only to the most select clientele. Tempted by a generous salary, room, board, freedom and independence, will Clara accept and become one of Madame Q's ladies of pleasure?

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  New York's World War II Aircraft

  Cory P. Graff, P.J. Muller

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  New York State was a center of industry during World War II. New York aviation companies designed many of the greatest combat aircraft of the era, and bustling armies of women and men helped quickly churn them out by the thousands. More than one fourth of all US warplanes came from New York drawing boards during the war. These planes saw combat service everywhere, holding the line in the deserts of North Africa and flying from aircraft carriers plying the vast Pacific Ocean. Others operated over the frozen tundra of Alaska and Siberia. New York aircraft flew tons of fuel, ammunition, and supplies over the treacherous Himalayan Mountains into China, relentlessly hounded enemy submarines and ships, and battered Axis strongholds all the way to victory.

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  Dwight D Eisenhower: A short...

  5 Minutes, 5 Minute Biographies,...

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  Dwight D. Eisenhower, legendary WW II general and US president: Life and work in a short biography! Everything you need to know, brief and concise. Infotainment, education and entertainment at its best!

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  The Psychology of Retirement

  Susan M. Moore, Doreen A Rosenthal

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  How can you make the most of retirement? How should you plan for retirement? What are the challenges of retirement and how can they be dealt with? 
  The Psychology of Retirement looks at this life stage as a journey that involves challenges, opportunities, setbacks, periods of disenchantment and, often, exciting new beginnings. Taking a positive approach, the book explores how retirement provides opportunities to cultivate new friendships, interests and hobbies, consolidate and renegotiate long–held ones, and even re–invent oneself in a post–work environment. It also emphasizes the value of pre–retirement planning, and the importance of establishing new goals and purposes. 
  Retirement can be a period of significant psychological growth and development and The Psychology of Retirement shows how it can herald the beginning of a vibrant and active stage of life.

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  Stressed Teenage Boys - How to...

  Elizabeth Anne Houghton

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  Being a teenage boy in today’s modern society is anything but easy. Stressed Teenage Boys is a brilliant new guide to assist teenage boys, their parents, educators, and/or mental health professionals to identify and alleviate the stress that the average adolescent boy must endure. 
  Zara Zeneta shares the comprehensive knowledge she has acquired through her personal experience of working with teenagers in her new book. Delve into the reasoning and solutions to teenage stress and how to deal with it positively. 
  Evaluate the root causes of most stress by looking into social norms, the pressure of academic achievement, excelling at sports, mental health in teenagers, family dynamics, peer pressure, relationships and sexuality, self-image, social media, and, of course, the looming future. 
  Achieve a comprehensive understanding of the challenges, actionable coping mechanisms, and how to create a supportive environment for teenage boys experiencing stress. 
  There is a reason why "teenagers are misunderstood" is a cliché; it’s because it’s true. But that doesn’t mean that something can't be done to change this. In the pages of this expertly written book, you will: 
  Gain insight into the unique challenges teenage boys face daily. 
  Be armed with the right tools to address and reduce stress. 
  Learn empathy and validation for the experiences of teenage boys. 
  Receive guidance on how to open conversations and create a supportive environment. 
  Be empowered by the knowledge and confidence to navigate challenges and learn how to look for help when necessary. 
  And, amazingly, so much more. 
  Embrace the knowledge that can create a better life for teenage boys worldwide. 
  Discover why so many people are already raving about Stressed Teenage Boys by ordering your copy now!

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