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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Rick Beyer, the author of the acclaimed History Channel® series The Greatest Stories Never Told, returns with new historic tales, this time focusing on amazing war stories Search the annals of military history and you will discover no end of quirky characters and surprising true stories: The topless dancer who saved the Byzantine Empire; the World War I battle that was halted so a soccer game could be played; the scientist who invented a pigeon-guided missile in 1943; and don't forget the elderly pig whose death triggered an international crisis between the United States and Great Britain. This is the kind of history you'll find in The Greatest War Stories Never Told. One hundred fascinating historical anecdotes drawn from two thousand years of military history, accompanied by a wealth of photographs, maps, drawings, and documents that help bring each story to life. These little-known tales of untold history are told with a one-two punch of history and humor that will make you shake your head in disbelief -- but they're all true! Did You Know That: One military unit served on both sides during the Civil War The War of Jenkins's Ear was actually fought over a sea captain's ear Daniel Boone was once tried for treason A siege on Poland in 1519 gave birth to the marriage of bread and butter Discover how war can be a catalyst for change; an engine for military innovation; and an arena for valor, deceit, intrigue, ambition, revenge, audacity, folly, and even silliness. Want to know how the mafia helped the United States win World War II, when the word bazooka was coined, or how Silly Putty was invented? Read on.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In The Winning Horseplayer, Andrew Beyer builds on the strategy of speed handicapping that he detailed brilliantly in Picking Winners by introducing the concept of trip handicapping. Through an unbeatable combination of case studies and lively anecdotes, Beyer shows the smart bettor how to combine past performance data with an understanding of trips, track bias, and pace. This advanced guide to handicapping, which includes a new preface by the author, offers a generous dose of the wit and wisdom that have made Beyer a legend in the sport.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. 100 fascinating, unexpected, and startling stories you didn't learn in history class, presented by The History Channel History is filled with unpredictable people and unbelievable stories. Consider: * The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth because they ran out of beer. * Annie Oakley almost shot Kaiser Wilhelm before WWI. * Three cigars changed the course of the Civil War. * The stethoscope was invented when a modest French doctor didn't want to put his ear to the lavish bosom of a female patient. * An Italian priest perfected the first practical fax machine in 1863. * Teddy Roosevelt is the father of football's forward pass. * And believe it or not, actress Hedy Lamar not only appeared in the movies' first nude scene, but later patented an idea that formed the basis for cell phone encryption. As Dave Barry would say, you can't make this stuff up. Inspired by the History Channel series Timelab 2000®, The Greatest Stories Never Told features the most startling stories ever plucked from the pages of history. The stories are accompanied by more than 400 illustrations gathered from libraries, archives and private collections the world over.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The author of the highly successful History Channel book The Greatest Stories Never Told returns with new historic tales that your high school teacher never told you, this time focusing on our nation's leaders The Greatest Stories Never Told and The Greatest War Stories Never Told were filled with compelling, easily-digestible stories, illustrated with photographs from around the globe. Now, author Rick Beyer returns with The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told. In this delightful and fascinating new book, Rick focuses on all the quirky yet meaningful stories that show us we know very little about the presidency.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The author of the highly successful History Channel book The Greatest Stories Never Told returns with new historic tales that your high school teacher never told you, this time focusing on our nation's leaders The Greatest Stories Never Told and The Greatest War Stories Never Told were filled with compelling, easily-digestible stories, illustrated with photographs from around the globe. Now, author Rick Beyer returns with The Greatest Presidential Stories Never Told. In this delightful and fascinating new book, Rick focuses on all the quirky yet meaningful stories that show us we know very little about the presidency.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 100 fascinating, unexpected, and startling stories you didn't learn in history class, presented by The History Channel History is filled with unpredictable people and unbelievable stories. Consider: * The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth because they ran out of beer. * Annie Oakley almost shot Kaiser Wilhelm before WWI. * Three cigars changed the course of the Civil War. * The stethoscope was invented when a modest French doctor didn't want to put his ear to the lavish bosom of a female patient. * An Italian priest perfected the first practical fax machine in 1863. * Teddy Roosevelt is the father of football's forward pass. * And believe it or not, actress Hedy Lamar not only appeared in the movies' first nude scene, but later patented an idea that formed the basis for cell phone encryption. As Dave Barry would say, you can't make this stuff up. Inspired by the History Channel series Timelab 2000®, The Greatest Stories Never Told features the most startling stories ever plucked from the pages of history. The stories are accompanied by more than 400 illustrations gathered from libraries, archives and private collections the world over. …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. 100 fascinating, unexpected, and startling stories you didn't learn in history class, presented by The History Channel History is filled with unpredictable people and unbelievable stories. Consider: * The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth because they ran out of beer. * Annie Oakley almost shot Kaiser Wilhelm before WWI. * Three cigars changed the course of the Civil War. * The stethoscope was invented when a modest French doctor didn't want to put his ear to the lavish bosom of a female patient. * An Italian priest perfected the first practical fax machine in 1863. * Teddy Roosevelt is the father of football's forward pass. * And believe it or not, actress Hedy Lamar not only appeared in the movies' first nude scene, but later patented an idea that formed the basis for cell phone encryption. As Dave Barry would say, you can't make this stuff up. Inspired by the History Channel series Timelab 2000®, The Greatest Stories Never Told features the most startling stories ever plucked from the pages of history. The stories are accompanied by more than 400 illustrations gathered from libraries, archives and private collections the world over.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Fluency in any language begins with mastery of its verbs, and Barron's 501 Verb books are the world's top verb reference guides. 501 Russian Verbs presents: The most commonly used verbs in the featured language Full conjugations in an easy-to-read chart format Helpful expressions and idioms for travelers Hundreds of example sentences demonstrating verb usage The most commonly used 501 Russian verbs are arranged alphabetically in a table format, one verb per page with English pronunciation and translation. Verbs are fully conjugated and presented in all forms. The book's additional features include common idioms with example sentences to demonstrate verb usage and a grammar review.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A growing-up guide for the 21st century, GIRL covers what everyone is talking about - healthy sexuality, loving relationships, and gender fluidity, as well as thornier subjects such as STIs, consent, and sexual assault. Beyer, Ramsey (illustrator).

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