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  Fifty Cents

  Billy Mortimer

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you 10 recordings of Fifty Cents by Billy Mortimer. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for August 21, 2011.Originally published in 1881 as a song, with music by Dan Lewis. (Summary by TriciaG)

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  The Origin of Names Words and...

  Patrick Foote

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  The bestselling reference that, “from the casually curious to etymology junkies . . . will have something for everyone.” —William C. Fox of the YouTube channel The Exploration with William C. Fox 
   
  What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between, you can learn the origins of these monikers. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way. 
   
  Learning doesn’t have to be boring. With his fun sense of humor, Patrick Foote—of the YouTube channel Name Explain—explains each appellation with jokes and quips you’re bound to enjoy. Full of pictures and packed with great information, The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between does exactly what it says it does—it explains the origin of names in a fun and easy-to-digest way. After reading this book, you will:Know why, exactly, Russia is called RussiaBe able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun factsDiscover the origins of the names of planets, animals, countries, and much more 
   
  “Patrick has made me realize that even the most mundane and ubiquitous words can have an endlessly fascinating story. His whimsical and friendly tone also makes any topic entertaining and accessible. Hmm . . . now all of a sudden I would love for Patrick to explain ‘mundane,’ ‘ubiquitous’ and ‘whimsical!’” —Betty Chen of the YouTube channel ARTiculations

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  Black Women Bible - 500 POWERFUL...

  Hope Johnson

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  Are stereotypes, false standards of beauty and the backwards society we live in causing your self-esteem to drop below your feet? 
  Would you like to gain renewed self-confidence, becoming the strong, independent woman you were meant to be? 
  Then read on... 
  Every day you try to convey the image of a strong, independent woman who is able to cope with all the abuse society takes against you, often without even realizing it. 
  No matter how hard you work, you never feel you receive the proper appreciation from others, and you often find yourself having to repress negative feelings that make you feel sad, anxious, or unable to cope with life's difficulties. 
  If you are enduring so much, it is because you are descended from black women, strong women who can endure the worst atrocities, and you are no different: 
  YOU ARE A POWERFUL BLACK WOMAN TOO. 
  I know how much we, as both women and blacks have to fight for our rights every day to get what everyone else gets effortlessly-this constant struggle has made us strong, able to face any obstacle! 
  That's exactly why you'll find out in this Bible for Black Women:How to totally free yourself from the negative thoughts that keep you from achieving success;how to increase your self-esteem towards your wonderful body;how to understand yourself and understand the feelings your loved ones have;how to achieve the goals you dream of in your personal and work life; 
  AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! 
  You'll learn how important and empowered you are to approach each day with maximum positivity, eliminating your negative thoughts and conquering your fears. 
  You will truly appreciate the body you were born into, from the tips of your toes to YOUR BEAUTIFUL HAIR! 
  Don't wait any longer, use this book to improve your days with positive affirmations now!

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  The North British Type 2 Bo-Bo...

  Anthony P. Sayer

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  This comprehensive history of these unique locomotives covers everything from performance issues to sightings, detail differences and liveries.   The Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Classes 21 & 29 locomotives were constructed by the North British Locomotive Company in the early 1960s. Used in the Scottish region of British Railway, they ran into numerous problems and were withdrawn from service within a decade. Due in part to their short careers, these locomotives remain something of a mystery to train enthusiasts. The scant information available on them is very often riddled with misinformation.   This authoritative volume corrects the record, presenting the most comprehensive and accurate account of the NBL Classes 21 & 29. Fully illustrated with photographs and detailed line drawings, this volume offers individual locomotive histories, complete technical specifications, accident and fire damage reports, storage histories, and a complete account of their disposal at both private companies and Glasgow Works.

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  The 5 W's: Who? - An...

  Erin McHugh

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  A collection of quirky and unusual facts about a variety of people, including Playboy cover models, humanity’s ancestors, and Catholic patron saints. 
   
  From the genealogy of the Bach family to a complete listing of team mascots, here are some of the most surprising and quirky facts about people ever. Find out who topped the music charts most, which U.S. president liked to swim nude, and who the world’s greatest philosophers are. 
   
  Who is . . .  
   
   . . . Mother Shipton? A fifteenth-century witch who predicted the Great Fire of London and her own death. 
   
   . . . Thomas Jennings? Abolitionist, inventor, and the first black man to hold a U.S. patent. 
   
   . . . Jack C. Massey? One of only three people who knew Colonel Sanders’s secret recipe. 
   
   . . . Saint Joseph of Cupertino? The patron saint of astronauts. 
   
   . . . On a Friday? The band we know as Radiohead.

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  The Doolittle Raid - The First...

  John Grehan, Alexander Nicoll

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  A pictorial history of America’s response to Pearl Harbor, with “hundreds of photos of the various stages of the raid” (ModelingMadness). 
   
  On April 1, 1942, less than four months after the world was stunned by the attack on Pearl Harbor, sixteen US aircraft took to the skies to exact retribution. Their objective was not merely to attack Japan, but to bomb its capital. The people of Tokyo, who had been told that their city was invulnerable from the air, would be bombed and strafed—and the shock waves from the raid would extend far beyond the explosions of the bombs. 
   
  The raid had first been suggested in January 1942 as the US was still reeling from Japan’s preemptive strike against the US Pacific Fleet. The Americans were determined to fight back—as quickly as possible. The 17th Bomb Group (Medium) was chosen to provide the volunteers who would crew the sixteen specially modified North American B-25 bombers. As it was not possible to reach Tokyo from any US land bases, the bombers would have to fly from aircraft carriers, but it was impossible for such large aircraft to land on a carrier; the men had to volunteer for a one-way ticket. 
   
  Led by Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Doolittle, the seventy-one officers and 130 enlisted men embarked on the USS Hornet, which was shielded by a large naval task force—and set out on their mission, which would ultimately jolt the Japanese out of their complacency. This is the full story of this remarkable operation and the men and machines involved, told through a fascinating collection of photographic images.

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