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Discover the enchanting allure of the Maldives like never before with the "Maldives Escapes: Luxury and Savings in Perfect Harmony" Dive into a world where luxury meets budget-conscious exploration, allowing you to experience the paradise of the Maldives without breaking the bank.Unveil the secrets of savvy travel with insightful strategies for finding excellent deals, navigating accommodations, and embracing all-inclusive packages. Embark on a journey...
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"Marjorie Lambert's life story is intricately involved in the development of archaeology and institutional building in the American Southwest. She became a professional archaeologist and museum curator and was successful at both when relatively few women were able to enter either of these professions"--
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Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, Bhutan remains one of the world's most enigmatic and untouched destinations. Known as the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', this tiny kingdom boasts a rich tapestry of traditions, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From its awe-inspiring monasteries perched on cliff edges to the vibrant festivals that paint the towns in a riot of colors, Bhutan is a feast for the senses.In "Discover Bhutan," we invite you on a...
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Découvrez le vibrant monde de la communauté juive en Thaïlande, o traditions millénaires et dynamisme contemporain se rencontrent. Plongez dans l'histoire fascinante de cette communauté séculaire, explorez les lieux de culte, délectez-vous des délices de la cuisine juive thaïlandaise, et partagez les expériences uniques des membres de la communauté. Des festivités vibrantes aux rencontres interculturelles, ce guide vous ouvre les portes...
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Dans cette aventure captivante, accompagnez Yves, un homme de 64 ans déterminé à surmonter ses peurs et à partir seul en vacances en Thaïlande. Ce livre dévoile les motivations profondes d'Yves pour ce voyage, ses appréhensions et sa quête de liberté. En suivant l'itinéraire soigneusement planifié, Yves découvre une force intérieure insoupçonnée et s'épanouit dans chaque expérience. Du dynamisme de Bangkok aux trésors culturels de...
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Uncover the suppressed testimony of the Lone Star State's uncomfortable past.
Tinseltown almost always gets Texas wrong. The "Searchers" never did that much searching, the "Giants" were hardly ever big in terms of character and The Last Picture Show was just the beginning of a disturbing reveal. As acclaimed writer Stephen Harrigan suggests, the Lone Star State was not exactly a Big, Wonderful Thing, and for too many Texans, nothing was ever "Awright,...
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From true cowhands who stood tall in the saddle as the prototypes of the American myth, historian Patrick Dearen has collected priceless, spellbinding stories of a simpler era when a man's word was his bond and a cowhand rode hard and lived harder. Within the pages of this book these genuine legends who rode through a golden moment in American history live on. From true cowhands who stood tall in the saddle as the prototypes of the American myth,...
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Abilene History in Plain Sight is a guide to the people, places, and events that define Abilene. It provides the high vantage point from which you come to know the lives behind the names--Cooper High School, Shotwell Stadium, and Maxwell Golf Course--and to meet those who are honored by the naming of a park or street (such as Egbert Kirby, Nelson Wilson, Vera Minter, and Walker Ely).In this engaging book, the past is picked up, dusted off, and given...
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At last, here's the book Longhorn fans have hoped for: the ultimate die-hard fan's guide to one of the greatest college football programs ever. The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Longhorn Football takes you back to the very beginning of University of Texas football in 1893 when, according to reporters at the time, Texas "wiped up the face of the Earth" with its first opponents. But the guide doesn't stop there. It works its way down the field of 115 years...
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Sooner fans, this is the one you've been waiting for--a book written by a die-hard fan, for die-hard fans. Chock-full of action photos, these pages capture the excitement and the glory of a century of Sooner football. The Die-Hard Fan's Guide to Sooner Football takes you on a tour through the long, proud history of the OU football program, from the birth of Sooner football in Bud Risinger's barber shop, through the dynasties of Bud Wilkinson and Barry...
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Author Kathy Benjamin accompanies the pioneering women of the Lone Star State's funeral business.
The intimate task of caring for the dead had long fallen under women's sphere of responsibilities. But after the Civil War, the sudden popularity of embalming offered new financial opportunities to men who set up as undertakers, pushing women out of their traditional role. In Texas, from the 1880s to the 1930s, women slowly regained their place by the...
12) Wicked Bisbee
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Nicknamed the "Queen of Copper Camps" for having the richest copper mining operations in the world, Bisbee also was the scene of dastardly crimes. From drunken shootouts in saloons to strikers clashing with mining executives, the town's past is filled with stories of vengeance and street justice. The aftermath of an 1885 lynching led directly to the establishment of the Copper Queen Library, too late to deter the infamous Bisbee Massacre of 1883....
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Trace the haunted heritage of America's Mother Road across Oklahoma.
Route 66 may seem like a quieter thoroughfare than it was in its heyday, but the ghosts of Oklahoma's past bustle along unabated. When the sun sets on the Road of Dreams, the shadows of its roadside attractions take on a nightmarish cast. British airmen disappear into the mist above Miami. Phantoms stir in the Dust Bowl's shallow grave. A westbound Frisco train hops the rails outside...
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Often relegated to a footnote, the Archive War almost plunged the Republic of Texas into civil war.
Houston's Archive War began with the Texas Revolution, as the spoils of the battlefield gave way to bitter political strife. Sam Houston didn't expect a two-year standoff with Austin residents over the location of the new republic's capital. But if a few things had gone differently, his attempt to shift the seat of government back to the city named...
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Explore the haunted lore and inexplicable tragedies of North Central Texas.
North Central Texas is home to some former residents who just won't leave. Encounter spirits of affluent families lingering in their mansions and the specters of notorious outlaws still trapped in their jail cells. Uncover the mysterious demise of Garland's Smiley family and the grisly secrets of a Grayson County slaughterhouse. Track down the stone angel who flaps her wings...
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Explore accounts of Oklahoma's Freedmen as told by their descendants in these stories of resistance and resilience on the Western frontier.
The Freedmen of Oklahoma were black people, both enslaved and free, who had been living among the Indian nations. After the official abolition of slavery in 1866, they forged an identity as their own people as they faced the challenges of the western frontier. By 1906, before Oklahoma statehood, over 20,000 people...
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A guide through the history of the Playground of the Southwest.
Established in 1839, Galveston was the largest city in Texas for much of the state's early history. The island city has hosted the likes of Cabeza de Vaca, Jean Lafitte, Sam Houston, Jack Johnson, King Vidor, and Sam Maceo. A strategic target during the Civil War and military stronghold during both World Wars, Galveston endured through countless calamities, including the most damaging...
19) The Grand Canyon
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The Grand Canyon is one of the most inspiring and accessible natural wonders in the world. More than a century ago, visionaries developed it as a tourist destination, and today, it sees more than five million visitors per year to experience its geology, cultural history, and wildlife. Relying on historic images primarily from the Grand Canyon Museum Collections, historian Kevin S. Schindler traces the development of the Grand Canyon as a bucket-list...
20) Buckelew, the Indian Captive, or the Life Story of F. M. Bucklew While a Captive Among the Lipan In
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How did Texas ranch-hand youth Francis Monroe Buckelew (1852-1930) come to be captured by the Lipan Apaches in 1866, enduring nearly a year's captivity at their Pecos River and Rio Grande camps before he was able to escape?
In 1866 Texas, while working on the Davenport Ranch and in company of a negro boy, Frank Buckelew was sent out to hunt for a lost ox bell that had dropped off somewhere on the range. The found something in a thicket that aroused...
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