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Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off!

Interesting facts about history, science, sport, and everything in between!

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What do you buy the person who has everything? Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off!The perfect gift to captivate curious minds, Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off! is guaranteed to surprise and delight readers of all ages with truly mind-blowing trivia.This fun-filled fact book is brimming with mind-blowing general knowledge and quirky facts that will keep readers ... Read more

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What do you buy the person who has everything? Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off!The perfect gift to captivate curious minds, Squillions of Amazing Facts to Knock Your Socks Off! is guaranteed to surprise and delight readers of all ages with truly mind-blowing trivia.This fun-filled fact book is brimming with mind-blowing general knowledge and quirky facts that will keep readers
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The English House

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This is the story of the superbly elegant early eighteenth-century Pallant House in Chichester. It’s the story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitafields, built for a Huguenot silk-weaver, ultimately a synagogue. It’s also the story of – among others – a row of two-up, two-downs in Toxteth, a block of flats in London’s East End, and what Ideal Home’s magazine described in 1926 as Britain’s ‘first ... Read more

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This is the story of the superbly elegant early eighteenth-century Pallant House in Chichester. It’s the story of 19 Princelet Street in Spitafields, built for a Huguenot silk-weaver, ultimately a synagogue. It’s also the story of – among others – a row of two-up, two-downs in Toxteth, a block of flats in London’s East End, and what Ideal Home’s magazine described in 1926 as Britain’s ‘first
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10 Mistakes That Changed History

The Reckless Rulers, Monumental Mishaps and Disastrous Decisions That Have Shaped Our World.

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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past.Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these ... Read more

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From breakups that ended empires to naps that sank ships, 10 Mistakes That Changed History reveals how overlooked historical errors are responsible for some of the most era-defining events of the past.Featuring many of the most recognisable characters and episodes in history, from Cleopatra to the sinking of the Titanic, comedian and historian Paul Coulter reframes our understanding of these
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Greek Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook

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Finally sort out who’s who in Greek mythology—from gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everyone in between!Greek mythology continues to appear in popular movies and books today but have you ever wondered about where these characters started out? Discover the origins of your favorite characters from Greek mythology with this collection of profiles to tell you who’s who in classical lore!In Greek ... Read more

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When you search for the past, you just might find yourselfCousins Ellie and Lucie set out to find buried treasure. Instead, they stumble into an unexpected journey—one that uncovers forgotten histories, rekindles family bonds, and digs deep into who they are becoming.Reuniting for the first time in over twenty years at their grandfather's home, the two quickly discover a shared fascination with ... Read more

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A Short History of America

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‘Jenkins sets about his task with infectious enthusiasm and draws out all the most important themes in America’s 250-year history' The TimesIn the two hundred and fifty years since its foundation, the United States of America has grown to become the world’s richest and most powerful union. How did this new nation come to dominate global culture, economics, politics and warfare?Informed by years of ... Read more

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Chasing Aliens

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