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Legends of the SamuraiHiroaki SatoLegends of the Samurai chronicles the rise of the warrior class to the pinnacle of power and reputation in feudal Japan. The author brings to bear his profound knowledge of Japanese culture and history to elucidate much of the mystery in which these fabled fighters are shrouded. He has assembled legends from mythological times to the early eighteenth century. Through this book Sato describes men accomplished in the martial arts, warrior-commanders in battle, and the samurai’s own view of themselves. With line engravings Originally priced at $40.00 In stores April 15 |
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The Illustrated History of the NAZISAlessandra MinerbiPaperback with flapsThis fully illustrated volume documents the history of National Socialism from their roots in WWI and their rise to power in 1933 to the end of WWII and beyond. It contains many previously unseen photographs and illustrations that provide new insight into the Nazi regime. Color throughout. In stores April 15 Distributed by The Texas Bookman |
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The Illustrated Guide to the BibleJ.K. PorterThe Illustrated Guide to the Bible is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the books, episodes, figures, and places in the Bible. Superbly illustrated with over 300 color photographs of art and artifacts, it brings the Bible’s characters and events to life in a highly accessible way, while exploring in detail the underlying significance of its major themes. Color throughout. In stores March 1 |
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History of the Second World WarB.H. Liddell HartThe best-selling account of World War II, in every theater of operations, by the foremost military analyst of our time is military history on the broadest possible scale, ranging from the frustrating events preceding the war, through all the campaigns and battles of seven turbulent years, to the final conclusion of hostilities. Trenchant, searching, thought-provoking, it is a study in realism and object analysis, uncluttered by self-deception. Cherished illusions fade and long-held beliefs of justification fail under new questioning; reputations are reexamined by one of the most incisive minds of our time; judgments of our past are made lessons for our present and our future. In stores March 15 |
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How Hitler Could Have Won World War II: The Fatal Errors That Led to Nazi DefeatBevin AlexanderWith an acute eye for detail and his use of clear prose, acclaimed military historian Bevin Alexander explores for the first time just how close the A flies were to losing the war. Alexander’s harrowing study shows how only minor tactical changes in Hitler’s military approach could have changed the world we live in today. Ultimately. Alexander probes deeply into the crucial intersection between Hitler’s psyche and military strategy and how his paranoia fatally overwhelmed his acute political shrewdness to answer the most terrifying question: Just how close were the Nazis to victory? Will intrigue both armchair generals as well as serious students of military strategy. It should be a required text at all military schools.—Thomas H. Moorer, Admiral, U.S.N. (Ret.), Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff In stores March 15 |
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The American Presidency:A Glorious BurdenLonnie Bunch III, et. al.This lavishly illustrated volume recounts the evolution of the American presidency from the tenure of George Wahington until that of Barack Obama. Drawing from the vast collections of the Smithsonian Institution, it provides a revealing glimpse of the duties, responsibilities, rituals, representations and personal effects of the American chief executive. Illustrated throughout Originally priced $50.00 From the Smithsonian Institution Now in stores |
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Peanuts On and off the FieldCharles M. SchulzThe boys, girls and dog of summer are out there trying to win one game—or at least score a run¬—for their manager, Charlie Brown. With a pitcher who is knocked off the mound with every hit, a fielder who has never caught a ball, and a beagle playing shortstop, they don’t stand much of a chance. But they’ll entertain you with their efforts. Then as fall’s chilly weather sets in, the going gets tough and the tough get going. The Peanuts gang heads to the field to punt, pass, kick, and tackle—especially tackle. But with the rain coming down in buckets, even the beagle begins to have second thoughts about hanging tough. You are invited to come and toss the ball around with this insane sports crowd. Color throughout. Now in stores |
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Life Is Like a Ten-Speed BicycleCharles M. SchulzWho’s not feeling a bit stressed out these days? Even the members of the Peanuts gang have their sources of anxiety—from test-taking to kite-eating to those exasperating baseball games. Who better to turn to for advice than Linus—the blanket toting reflective sage of the group? Here is a light-hearted look at some of life’s more challenging moments, with Linus sharing his philosophical musings that teach us that laughter truly is the best de-stress medicine. Color throughout. Now in stores |
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Martin Guitar MasterpiecesDick Boak with an Introduction by Steve MillerThe Martin Guitar Company is the oldest surviving maker of guitars in the world. Its guitars have been cherished and used by such guitar greats as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Sting and Willie Nelson. This beautifully designed book features 100 of Martin’s most desirable guitars, including Elvis Presley’s famous “Elvi” guitar (his original D-18, missing the s from his name). Color photos throughout. Now in stores |
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The Lost SquadronA Fleet of Warplanes Locked in Ice for Fifty Years
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Tibetan ArtLokesh ChandraThe rich artistic heritage of Tibet stems from the depths of the meditations of great masters. It translated into them an elaborate symbolic sytem that takes the form of three-dimensional images or two-dimensional thankas and mandalas. Tibetan art is a comprehensive introduction to this complex iconography. It provides a glimpse of the underpinnings of this art and the land where it flourished. The reader is introduced to a panoply of divine and earthly beings: the historic Buddha Sakyamuni, arhats, spiritual masters, great lamas, and founders of different religious lineages, as well as celestial Buddhas Bodhisattvas, female deities, protectors or tutelary gods, (yi-dams), defenders of the faith, guardians of the four cardinal points, minor deities and supernatural beings. The leading gods are also depicted in various forms and manifestations. It looks deeply into tantric ideas and the energetic union of opposites represented in Yab-Yum imagery with its emphasis on the dakini, the embodiment of the feminine. Lokesh Chandra is an internationally renowned scholar of Tibetan and Sino-Japanes Buddhism. Enormously prolific, he is the author of numerous important works, including critical editions of texts in Sanskrit, Tibetan, Mongolian and Chinese, as well a the Tibetan-Sanskrit Dictionary, Buddhist Iconography of Tibet and the Dictionary of Buddhist Icongraphy in 15 volumes. He served in the Indian Parliament from 1974–1980 and again from 1980–1986. At present he is the Director of the International Academy for Indian Culture.. Now in stores |
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Thomas KinkadeMasterworks of Light
Wendy Katz With his special artistry and unique spiritual vision, Thomas Kinkade strikes a chord with a large audience who admire and collect reproductions of his work. This generous selection of his finest images is meticulously reproduced—and includes old favorites, as well as new work that has never been published before. 190 color illustrations Originally priced $60.00 Now in stores |
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Crime Scene InvestigationShaun Ladham, M.D.Written by a team of forensic specialists, each widely recognized as an expert in the field, Crime Scene Investigation immerses the reader in the actual procedures that lead to the solutions of real-life crimes. Every aspect of the process is on display: from the initial review of the crime scene, to the forensic team, from the autopsy to weapons and psychology of the criminal, all leading to arrest and trial. The expert commentary is illustrated with actual case notes and numerous black and white and color photos. Now in stores |
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The Golden BoughA Study in Magic and ReligionSir James FrazerTo read [The Golden Bough] is to share in the adventure of mankind’s cultural Odyssey and to undergo an enlargement of one’s own sympathy and understanding for one’s fellow beings…It is a book to be read and reread. —Ashley Montagu Frazer’s Golden Bough is one of the most remarkable and influential books written in the twentieth century. It was the fruit of Frazer’s decades-long research into the farthest and least traveled parts of the globe as well as a dazzling display of learning and scholarship. After reading this seminal work, one might wonder whether there were any indigenous societies past and present that Sir James did not investigate and cast light on. Using as its starting point the strange career of the priest of the grove of Nemi, sacred to Diana, who succeeded to his position by the murder of his predecessor and who would in turn be murdered by his successor, The Golden Bough explores myth, magic and ritual the world over, showing how the recurrent themes of the dying and resurrected god permeate the mythic landscape and serve as a paradigmatic constituent of the pre-scientific world view. |
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North American Indian PortraitsPhotographs from the Wanamaker ExpeditionsPhotographs by Jospeh DixonText by Thomas KavanaghThe magnificent portraits of North American Indians collected in this volume were taken on three expeditions sponsored by John Wanamaker by the photographer Joseph Dixon. These remarkable character studies exist on 11,000 glass plates held by the William Hammond Mathers Museum. Originally intended to document what was considered to be a vanishing race, these acute portraits have come to serve as a testimony to the continuing vitality of Native Americans and their traditions. They are published here for the first time with a commentary by the museum’s curator. Now in stores |
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Conquest of the American WestAn Illustrated HistoryJohn SelwynIn words and images here is the engrossing story of how the original 13 colonies spread across a vast continent and how through conflict and contrivances with native peoples and the established European powers, the fledgling nation established its hold west of the Appalachians to the Pacific Coast. Chapters are devoted to the early westward expansion, the Indian Wars, the mountain men, the incorporation of Mexican territories and the Californian Gold Rush. With over 100 black and white photographs and illustrations Distributed by The Texas Bookman |
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The Assassination of Abraham LincolnA Tribute of the NationsNews of Lincoln’s assassination quickly spread across the globe and provoked an unparalleled outpouring of condolences. Hundreds of letters expressing this universal sympathy were directed to American ambassadors and envoys, the United States Congress, the newly inaugurated president, Andrew Johnson, and to the American people. The U.S. Congress passed a resolution instructing that this correspondence be collected and there be “printed for distribution by the Department of State, on fine paper, with wide margin, a sufficient number of copies to supply one copy to each senator and each representative of the Thirty-ninth Congress and to each foreign government…” The totality of the correspondence that arrived from beyond the borders of the United States is reproduced in this volume for the first time since its original publication. It was considered at the time, and remains, an extraordinary tribute to the character and achievements of the sixteenth president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Now in stores |
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101 Things Everyone Should Know About the Civil WarFrank VandiverNoted historian, Frank Vandiver, presents the most important facts about the war that tore America apart, one of the most unwieldy and controversial subjects in American history. It includes answers to such questions as: What was the “twenty-slave law” and why it divided the Confederacy? See #419 What circumstances almost forced Lee to resign in 1863? See #529 What did Booth yell as he jumped onto the stage at Ford’s Theater? See #833 Black and white photos throughout Now in stores |
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The Civil War ChronicleEdited by Matthew GallmanIntro by Eric FonerHere is the indispensable work of historical scholarship on the Civil War: the only day-by-day portrait of America’s tragic conflict as told by soldiers, journalists, politicians, slaves and eyewitnesses of every stripe. Edited and compiled by the highly respected historian Matthew Gallman, it provides an exhaustive and definitve chronology of the war. Illustrated with over 200 photographs Now in stores This unique chronological documentary of the Civil War is an immensely valuable addition to the literature. —James McPherson |
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The Lost Books of the BibleWilliam HoneThe documents in this book were written soon after the crucifixion of Jesus, but when the Bible was canonized at the end of the fourth century they were not among the chosen texts. Suppressed by the Church, they were shrouded in secrecy for over 1500 years. William Hone’s ground breaking and courageous collection of these once forbidden texts, marked the beginning of a new era in Biblical scholarship. They are of inestimable value to an understanding of Christianity past and present. Now in stores |
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The Haunting of the PresidentsA Paranormal History of the U.S. PresidencyJoel Martin & William J. BirnesThe scandals in the White House have always commanded attention, but little notice has been taken of the many documented paranormal events that have shaken its stately columns and porticoes for more than two centuries. Best selling authors, Joel Martin & WIlliam J. Birnes uncover the answers to questions such as which presidents admitted in private to having UFO encounters, what were the revelations of seances held by Mary Todd Lincoln and Eleanor Roosevelt, where does the mysterious light in the Rose Room come from and many other thought-provoking phenomena. Now in stores |
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Maxfield ParrishMaster of Make-BelieveAlma GilbertThe great American painter, Maxfield Parrish, believed in beautiful places of gorgeous imagery executed in masterful realism based on the imagination. This handsomely illustrated volume captures his unique artistry. Now in stores |
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Muhammad Ali: RingsideAlex Haley, Joyce Carol Oates, Norman Mailerwith an Introduction by James Earl Jones Throughout his remarkable career, Muhammad Ali’s courage, skill, ego, and beauty made him one of the most colorful and well-known of all public figures: someone who truly had to be seen to be believed. Using fight posters, rare memorabilia and classic photographs, Ringside brings Ali’s extraordinary life into focus. Illustrated throughout in color Originally priced $35.00 Now in stores |
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The American Presidency:A Glorious BurdenLonnie Bunch III, et. al.This lavishly illustrated volume recounts the evolution of the American presidency from the tenure of George Wahington until that of Barack Obama. Drawing from the vast collections of the Smithsonian Institution, it provides a revealing glimpse of the duties, responsibilities, rituals, representations and personal effects of the American chief executive. Illustrated throughout Originally priced $50.00 From the Smithsonian Institution Now in stores |
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Conversations with MummiesNew Light on the Ancient EgyptiansRosalie David & Rick ArchboldThanks to modern technology scientists can peer beneath 3,000-year-old linen wrappings to learn about the individuals preserved inside without disturbing their fragile remains. Conversations with Mummies introduces the reader to ancient Egyptians from every walk of life and lets them tell their own stories. Illustrated throughout in color Originally priced $40.00 Now in stores
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Space StationsBase Camps to the StarsRoger Launius, former chief historian of NASA and current member of the Space History Division of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, tells the complete story of the vision, technological achievement and political infighting that led to the establishment of the first space stations as base camps for space exploration. Currently in orbit, the International Space Station’s mission continues to expand, with new proposals including the possibility of using it as a way station to beam solar power to meet the earth’s energy needs. The book’s extensive illustrative material draws heavily on NASA archives as well as the collection of the Air and Space Museum. Originally published by the Smithsonian Institution in 2003, Space Stations has been fully updated by the author. Illustrated in color throughout Originally priced $39.95 Now in stores
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Smithsonian Book of MarsJoseph BoyceFrom 1985 to 2000 Joseph Boyce provided scientific leadership to NASA as its Mars exploration program scientist. He draws his clear explanantions of Mars’s atmosphere, climate, surface and interior from the monumental findings of the different NASA missions. Fully updated to incorporate the most recent scientific findings. With numerous photos, drawings and maps in color and black and white Originally priced $37.95 Now in stores
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Voyager’s Grand TourTo the Outer Planets and BeyondHenry C. Dethloff & Ronald SchornVoyager 1 and Voyager 2 have traveled farther than any human object. This book originally published under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institution tells the story of their journey through the solar system and beyond. The authors’ unparalleled access to NASA archives and imagery make this the authoritative work on the subject. With 8 pages of color photographs Originally priced $29.95 Now in stores |
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Chronicle Of World HistoryThe Chronicle of World History tells the story of mankind from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It includes over 2000 articles and 1000 illustrations. Written by a team of historians, with extended essays on great civilizations and historical turning points, this one volume provides a sweeping overview and carefully compiled details of the important events unfolding human saga. Numerous maps, highlighted points of interests and detailed chronologies help the reader place the events that have shaped history in the context of their own historical development and that of contemporaneous developments. |
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Smithsonian Book of National Wildlife RefugesEric Jay DolinStretching from the cypress swamps of Okefenokee ot the pristine wilderness of Alaska’s National Wildlife Refuge, the refuges now occupy an amazing 95 million acres of the American landscape. This book is the readers guide to these most remarkable natural habitats, home to a vast array of waterfowl, fish and mammals. 100 years after Teddy Roosevelt’s proclamation creating the first National Wildlife Refuge, the refuge system stands as an example of how America’s wildlife can be preserved for generations to come. Photographs by John and Karen Hollingsworth |
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True Ghost StoriesMarchioness Townshend & Maude FfoulkesTrue Ghost Stories is an unusual gathering of the best authentic psychic manifestations. Among the accounts are gentle tales of animal spirits and tales which reach the heights of the most chilling horror novel. With 24 black and white photos |
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UFO Crash at RoswellGenesis of a Modern MythBenson Safer, et al.In the summer of 1947 something mysterious crashed in the New Mexican desert near the town of Roswell. Whether it was an alien spacecraft or a scientific research balloon, the US government’s official explanation, has since been the subject of passionate debate. The authors started without preconceived notions to investigate what really happened and the controversy surrounding the real story. Original price: $15.95 After reading this ground breaking book, you can’t look at the Roswell incident the same way, whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or uncommitted. — Albuquerque Journal |
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The Monuments of EgyptAs commissioned by Napoleon BonaparteDuring his 1801 invasion of Egypt, Napoleon commissioned a survey of the monuments and artifacts discovered there. The result was to significantly change the way scholars and scientists viewed the world and give rise to Egyptology. All of the meticulously drawn plates pertaining to Egyptian antiquities have been reproduced in this extraordinary volume. Temples, monuments, hieroglyphs and plans of sites have been rendered with remarkable detail. It was on this expedition that the Rosetta Stone, which turned out to be the key to decoding hieroglyphics, was discovered. Though the full story and meaning of this distant civilization has been veiled by the passing millennia, its richness and strangeness still live in the pages of this colossal work. Includes over 500 plates, 28 in color |
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Voices of ValorD-Day: June 6, 1944Donald J. DrezExperience the history of D-Day through the words of those who were there– the servicemen who risked their lives for the protection of freedom and democracy. Voices of Valor is a stirring tribute to the men who served their country and the world so bravely on that day. Douglas Brinkley is the director fo the Eisenhower Center for American Studies at the University of New Orleans. Ronald J. Drez is a decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War, a historian, lecturer and research associate at the Eisenhower Center. With over 150 black and white photos. Includes 2 CDs of eyewitness accounts from those who were there. Originally priced $35.00
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Unjust EnrichmentAmerican POWs under the Rising SunLinda Goetz HolmesUse American POWs as slave labor by Japanese companies is the great unresolved issue of the Second World War in the Pacific. Unjust Enrichment provides a forum for American servicemen to tell their own stories, while Linda Holmes gives the reader the historic context to recognize the seriousness of the crimes.
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The Boston IrishA Political HistoryThomas O’ConnorFascinating and entertaining, replete with indomitable, shady and altogether unforgettable characters. Publishers Weekly said of The Boston irish: “Viewing the Irish from the coffin ships of the famine years to the lace-curtain attitudes of today, O’Connor has written a scholarly yet colorful account of a breed he convinces us is vanishing.” Includes 30 photographs
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Healing Crystals & GemstonesDr. R. Peschek-BohmerFor thousands of years man has acknowledged the healing properties of precious stones. This handsome volume updates that knowledge for today’s seeker after alternative solutions to health and well-being. Includes hundreds of color photographs |
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A Handbook of Chakra HealingKalashatra GovindaThe age-old wisdom teching of chakras integrates body, mind and spirit.With the gentle and safe techniques in this book you can embark on the healing to change your life for the better. |
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Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. GrantOne of the classic works to come out of the Civil War. Grant’s penetrating analyses did not seek to settle old scores, but his grasp of the overall strategy of the war is second to none. |
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Robert E. Lee ReaderStanley HornThe Robert E. Lee Reader brings together extracts from scores of biographies and personal reminiscences that bear on the career of this legendary figure. Use is also made of difficult to find contemporary accounts and sketches from periodicals and newspapers. |
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“The Good Old Days”The Holocaust as Seen by Its Perpetrators and BystandersErnst Klee, Willi Dressen, et. al.One of the painfully riveting books of our time. A first hand account of the greatest mass murder in history as told by the active and passive participants in genocide. What is different about this book is that it contains carefully compiled letters, journal entries and voluminous correspondence that prove beyond doubt that more members of the German population than ever before admitted to, knew about the Holocaust while it was happening. With over 90 photographs |
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Secrets & LiesA History of CIA Torture and Bio-Weapon ExperimentationGordon ThomasKnow the truth and it shall make you free. This motto is emblazoned in the enterance to CIA headquarters in Langley, virginia. Yet as Gordon Thomas’s revelatory new book that clearly demonstrates from its inception the CIA has engaged in torture, brainwashing, biological and chemical weapons research. The best selling author’s extensive research unearthed never before published government documents and includes affidavits and transcriptions of interviews with the perpetrators and victims of CIA clandestine operations. With 32 pages of photographs and facsimiles of previously unpublished documentation. |
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