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  More News from Lake Wobegon: Hope

  Garrison Keillor

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  A thematic collection of Lake Wobegon monologues. Hope contains “Truckstop”; “Smokes”; “The Perils of Spring”; “Let Us Pray.”

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  X Minus One - Mars Is Heaven &...

  Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein

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  Earth may be our home but the future lies beyond this reality.  In X Minus One we are transported to new worlds, new times and new adventures.  Science Fiction and science fact are perhaps two views of the same thing.  What your minds are about to witness - and take part in - may be a dimension too far.  Your safety cannot be guaranteed.  If you have any doubts turn back before it’s too late…. 
  Countdown sequence initiated…….

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  Small-Town Slayings in South...

  Rita Y. Shuler

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  A former forensic photographer and author of Murder in the Midlands chronicles horrific killings that struck at the heart of the Palmetto State.   Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area’s history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division as special agent/forensic photographer for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. In Small-town Slayings, Shuler takes us back in time, showing differences and similarities of crime solving in the past and present and some surprising twists of court proceedings, verdicts, and sentences. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case that was solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research, resulting in a fast-paced, factual, and fascinating look at crime in South Carolina.   Includes photos!

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  Leonardo Da Vinci - Thinker and...

  Eugène Müntz

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  Not only was Leonardo da Vinci (1453-1519) an astonishing painter, but also a scientist, anatomist, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer, inventor, and more. The question is rather, what was he not? During the Italian Renaissance, he mastered the most beautiful works of art for the Medicis’ in Italy and for the King of France. He aroused admiration from his contemporaries, who depicted a universal genius, curious and virtuous. Even today, interest in da Vinci and his work does not fade; his works and writings are still studied by foremost experts hoping to decipher one of the numerous secrets of this visionary artist. Studying nature with passion, and all the independence proper to his character, he could not fail to combine precision with liberty, and truth with beauty. It is in this final emancipation, this perfect mastery of modelling, of illumination, and of expression, this breadth and freedom, that the master s raison d être and glory consist. Others may have struck out new paths also; but none travelled further or mounted higher than he.

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  Rust in Peace - The Inside Story...

  Dave Mustaine, Joel Selvin, Slash

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  Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Megadeth’s iconic record, Rust in Peace, from the band’s lead vocalist and guitarist.When Rust in Peace was released in 1990, the future of Megadeth was uncertain. Fresh off their performance at the record-breaking Monsters of Rock festival, and with knockout new albums from Slayer, Anthrax, and Metallica dominating the charts, the pressure to produce a standout statement record was higher than ever.In Rust in Peace: The Inside Story of the Megadeth Masterpiece, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, Dave Mustaine, gives readers a never-before-seen glimpse into the artistry and insanity that went into making the band's most iconic record. He recounts the arduous task of hiring the band and supporting cast, of managing egos and extracurriculars during the album's ensuing success, and succumbing to the pressures of fame and fortune—which eventually forced the band to break up.And yet, Megadeth's demise was just the beginning; the birth pangs of the record were nothing compared to what came next. Alcohol, drugs, sex, money, power, property, prestige, the lies fed to the band by the industry—and the lies they told each other-threatened to eat away at the band's bond like rust, devouring it until only the music survived.Featuring a foreword by Slash

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  Scottish History: A Concise...

  Eric Brown

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  Explore the History of Scotland From Start to End... 
  Are you interested in the romance and drama of Scottish history? 
  Are tales of Robert the Bruce and the wars against England just footnotes in your wider historical knowledge? 
  This book provides a concise and impressive chronicle! 
  Scotland has always held a fascination for people around the world. from inventors and patriots to great writers and thinkers, Scotland has traditionally punched well above its weight on the world stage. But did you know how it all started and how Scotland has been shaped by wider world events? 
  This book, Scottish History: A Concise Overview of the History of Scotland From Start to End, tells Scotland’s story through several hundred years of turmoil and strife and includes chapters on:The emergence of the Scottish nationThe golden ageThe Wars of IndependenceThe Black DeathInventors, explorers and missionariesThe impact of two world warsAnd much more… 
  This in-depth and informative book aims to give the reader a taste of what Scottish history has meant for it, the United Kingdom as a whole and for the rest of the world as a result. It is perfect for anyone who has an urge to learn more about what Scotland has done throughout the years!Don’t wait another moment to enjoy from this information – Get your copy of Scottish History right away!

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