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An Uncommon History of Common Things
An Uncommon History of Common Things
Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson, Foreword by Henry Petroski
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426204203
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An Uncommon History of Common Things

Written by Bethanne Patrick and John Thompson
Foreword by Henry Petroski


Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: November 17, 2009
Price: $40.00

Sometime about 30,000 years ago, somebody stuck a sharp rock into a split stick—and presto! The axe was born. Our inquisitive species just loves tinkering, testing, and pushing the limits, and this delightfully different book is a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout... Read more >
The Guns of August
The Guns of August
Written by Barbara W. Tuchman
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9780307567628
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The Guns of August

Written by Barbara W. Tuchman


Format: eBook, 640 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2009
Price: $7.99

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National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World
National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World
Written by National Geographic
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426200915
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National Geographic Essential Visual History of the World

Written by National Geographic


Format: Hardcover, 544 pages
On Sale: May 15, 2007
Price: $14.95

From the dawn of civilization to the first decade of the 21st century, this straightforwardly written, superbly accessible reference distills the concentrated essence of world history into a single compact, 544-page volume that fits in the palm of your hand. Featuring more than 1,000 illustrations, it's a book as vivid as... Read more >
National Geographic Visual History of the World
National Geographic Visual History of the World
Written by National Geographic, Introduction by Douglas Brinkley
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780792236955
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National Geographic Visual History of the World

Written by National Geographic
Introduction by Douglas Brinkley


Format: Hardcover, 656 pages
On Sale: November 1, 2005
Price: $35.00

The world history book to define all others, National Geographic Visual History of the World is a classic in the making. No other volume offers such a comprehensive and richly illustrated chronicle of world events, from the construction of the Pyramids to the overthrow of the Taliban. Readers see how momentous... Read more >
The Guns of August
The Guns of August
Written by Barbara W. Tuchman
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780345476098
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The Guns of August

Written by Barbara W. Tuchman


Format: Paperback, 640 pages
On Sale: August 3, 2004
Price: $7.99

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Stingray
Stingray
Edited by Major Bruce H. Norton
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780804110266
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Stingray

Edited by Major Bruce H. Norton


Format: Paperback, 368 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2000
Price: $7.99

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