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Full-color series-six bios in one!
Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography series. The next book in this six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on Civil Champions--some of the incredible women who worked tirelessly to ensure equal rights for all. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they need to know--background, family, education, accomplishments, etc., about: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida...
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Meet six heroic social activists.
The next book in our six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on Peace Warriors. Featuring men and women who have worked passionately to pioneer peaceful solutions to violent conflicts throughout history. Our peace warriors will include Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Dorothy Day, and Ellen Sirleaf Johnson. Find out about their childhoods, where they went to school, what their families...
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Find out how the key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during the world's most important moments in this full-color biography series.
One event. Six people. It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during the Civil War. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need...
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Full-color series-six bios in one!
It takes more than one person to bring about change and innovation. Find out how key players from yesterday and today influenced and interacted with each other during some of the world's most memorable periods. So much more than just your typical biography, Profiles focuses on six of the most prominent figures during World War II. This book includes all of the biographical information kids need to know (background,...
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Profiles in Canadian Literature is a wide-ranging series of essays on Canadian authors. Each profile acquaints the reader with the writer's work, providing insight into themes, techniques, and special characteristics, as well as a chronology of the author's life. Finally, there is a bibliography of primary works and criticism that suggests avenues for further study.
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Profiles in Canadian Literature is a wide-ranging series of essays on Canadian authors. Each profile acquaints the reader with the writer's work, providing insight into themes, techniques, and special characteristics, as well as a chronology of the author's life. Finally, there is a bibliography of primary works and criticism that suggests avenues for further study.
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The Secret Language of Birthdays Profiles - January Personality Insights.Unveiling the January Soul: Discover Your Hidden Talents and Embrace Your Cosmic Potential Born under the crisp January sky, you embody a spirit of fire and earth, a unique blend of passionate ambition and grounded wisdom. Unveiling the January Soul is your personal guide to unlocking the secrets of your birth month, a map to navigate your strengths, challenges, and hidden talents.Within...
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Profiles of Saints presents a unique series of essays by the philosopher and Stigmatine priest, Cornelio Fabro, that follow from his observation that the common element in the lives of all saints is "the luminous thread of divine grace that is powerful in weakness." Drawing from the lives of ten very different saints, these "sketches" highlight that aspect of holiness proper to each saint by furnishing the reader with an insight often lacking in summaries...
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The common perception regarding journalists is limited to being reporters of news and views. However, the book Profiles in Journalism goes beyond this facile understanding to elaborate their deep involvement in the in-depth analysis of issues and concerns facing the world, and suggesting practical solutions. The fact that most of them are prolific writers and authors adds credence to this perspective. And this is greatly relevant to the world today.
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After 18 years of marriage, Della Doucet decides she's had enough of life on a South Carolina military base and reinvents herself in the New York art world while reveling in a series of shallow romantic affairs. Her new life seems to be going well until she finds herself in the arms of a charming younger man.
Recorded at the Guest Quarters Streets, Santa Monica, in May 1992.
Director: Robert Robinson
Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg
Valerie...
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This book provides a concise and informative overview of the twelve of the most prominent prophets of the Bible - their call, mission and their methods: Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Amos, Jonah, Moses, Samuel and John the Baptist. The final three chapters looking at the role and message of three lesser-known prophets of the Old Testament.
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Powerfully Perplexing Presidential Profiles is a fun fact/trivia book on our United States Presidents from George Washington to Donald Trump, written in a fun, witty style, to make learning entertaining and enjoyable. The book includes a never before published timeline linking two presidents at the same time somewhere in history.
Whether you like American History or not, you will find a wealth of stories and facts to be shared that could spark conversation...
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Classic Car Profiles volume 1--24
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1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (color), photographs (black and white) ; 24 cm.
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[1] Mercedes GP 1908 & 1914--[2] Rolls-Royce Phantom I--[3] Hispano-Suiza V12--[4] Jaguar XK Series--[5] Lanchester 38 & 40 hp--[6] Duesenberg J & SJ--[7] Bentley 3 1/2 & 4 1/4 Litre--[8] Vanwall GP--[9] Auburn Straight-Eight--[10] Bugatti GP Type 35--[11] Alvis Speed 20 & 25 3 1/2 & 4.3 Litre--[12] Ferrari Tipo 625 & 555--[13] Ford Model T--[14] Alfa Romeo Type RL--[15] MG Magnette K3--[16] Jowett Javelin & Jupiter--[17] Napier 40/50 hp--[18] Delage...
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Examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump.
Borowitz argues that over the past fifty years, American politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge. Mass media has encouraged the election of ignoramuses by elevating candidates who are better at performing than thinking. Starting with Ronald Reagan's first campaign...
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