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The book contains detailed information on every single game released for the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis in the West, as well as similarly thorough bonus sections covering every game released for its add-ons, the Mega CD and 32X. With nearly a thousand screenshots, generous helpings of bonus trivia and charmingly bad jokes, the Sega Mega Drive and Genesis Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to a legendary gaming system.
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This comprehensive reference volume offers in-depth information on one of the world's most fascinating and misunderstood cultures.
Throughout history, Gypsies all over the world have been maligned and rejected. Outcasts of the countries in which they live, these nomads have wandered for years over the face of the earth. They have no homeland, no political unity, no recognition among nations. In popular folklore, they are vagrants, thieves, tinkerers,...
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Since its 1959 debut, The Twilight Zone has been an indelible part of the American cultural fabric and remains one of TV's most influential series. Assembled with the full cooperation of the Rod Serling estate, this fact-filled collectible includes biographies of every principal actor involved in the series, and detailed descriptions of the characters they played. The hundreds who toiled behind the scenes-producer, writers, and directors-enjoy a place...
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The author of The Dead Beat and This Book is Overdue! turns her piercing eye and charming wit to the real-life avatars of Indiana Jones—the archaeologists who sort through the muck and mire of swamps, ancient landfills, volcanic islands, and other dirty places to reclaim history for us all.
Pompeii, Machu Picchu, the Valley of the Kings, the Parthenon—the names of these legendary archaeological sites conjure up romance
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The incomparable Anthony Dias Blue-the world's leading expert on American wine-has revised and updated his definitive reference on America's wine-producing regions and wines. Both entertaining and informative American Wine takes the risk out of choosing the best wines and the best values-with maps, winery profiles, comprehensive tasting notes, ratings, and recommendations on more than 5,000 wines.
Anthony Dias Blue is universally praised for his...
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Robert A. Slade, after collecting old fishing tackle since 1958 and contributing articles on old fishing lures for a collector magazine for several years started researching and writing books in the 1990's. He published the HISTORY & COLLECTIBLE FISHING TACKLE OF WISCONSIN in 1999 which sold 4,500 copies. Bob realized that even though there have been many books published on the subject of old fishing lures that few books covered any detailed history...
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Les années vingt voient la pègre juive s'imposer à Montréal.
La métropole est profondément corrompue, de l'htel de ville jusqu'aux quartiers généraux de la police. Les bordels foisonnent, les maisons de jeux, les trafiquants de drogues et les débits de boissons clandestins opèrent sans craindre les représailles des autorités.
Le climat est de plus en plus violent et l'on assiste à une augmentation terrible des meurtres commis en plein...
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The Yoruba people today number more than 30 million strong, with significant numbers in the United States, Nigeria, Europe, and Brazil. This landmark reference work emphasizes Yoruba history, geography and demography, language and linguistics, literature, philosophy, religion, and art. The 285 entries include biographies of prominent Yoruba figures, artists, and authors, the histories of political institutions, and the impact of technology and media,...
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Avant le crime organisé, il y a eu le vice commercialisé...
Montréal a toujours été l'une des villes les plus tolérantes en Amérique du Nord. Ce n'est pas étonnant qu'elle se soit rapidement imposée, dès le XIXe siècle, comme une plaque tournante pour le trafic de drogues et la contrebande d'alcool dans les provinces ou les États américains ayant décrété la prohibition.
Dès lors, le Red Light et les salons de paris illégaux sont...
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Now, for the first time ever, and only for a limited time, you can get this value-priced, limited edition boxed set.
Encyclopedia Collection Box Set includes three bestselling books from My Ebook Publishing House:
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The Encyclopedia of Sharks
Read all about the fascinating world of sharks. There are over 500 species of sharks, and there is a great deal of diversity among them. Sharks include the world's largest fish, the Whale Shark, as well...
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New Mexico Historical Biographies is an encyclopedia of the people of New Mexico-the 47th State in the Union. It is a cross-section of people who have had an influence on life-and sometimes death-in the Land of Enchantment, from the time before the first Europeans arrived around 1540 until today. There are entries for over 1,500 people in New Mexico's history. Possibly the most important book on New Mexico history since Ralph Emerson Twitchell, 100...
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Having spent a good many years as a researcher of African art, I understand that education is of critical importance. This Encyclopedia is designed to bring benefits of knowledge to students, artists, collectors and for all lovers of African traditional art and culture. Avner Shakarov introduces African art in the context of the peoples who created it. Students and artists will find this Encyclopedia: Art of Africa as a fresh handbook, thought-provoking...
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Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) is widely acknowledged as one of the most brilliant religious thinkers and multifaceted figures in American history. A fountainhead of modern evangelicalism, Edwards wore many hats during his lifetime-theologian, philosopher, pastor and town leader, preacher, missionary, college president, family man, among others.
With nearly four hundred entries, this encyclopedia provides a wide-ranging perspective on Edwards,...
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"King brings an informative voice that will enlighten all fans of rock music in its many permutations. This encyclopedia of rock is sure to spark many heated conversations." - Publishers Weekly
"Recommended to all interested in the history of rock music, those looking for new music recommendations, and anyone who wants to improve their rock and roll vocabulary." - Library Journal
"Works as casual reading, a handy reference tool, inspiration for...
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What is 'culture'? Where does it come from? What impact does it have on us today? And, why is it so important?
Why Culture Matters is an excellent introduction to culture for all Christians. It is an essential first text for every theological or Bible college, Christian school or church library. It is a simple but not simplistic introduction to a biblical approach to the relationship of Christians to things cultural.
John Norsworthy writes with clarity...
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A delightful and witty treasure trove of utterly useless information by the author of “The Things That Nobody Knows”.
Most encyclopaedias are boring. They are so packed with worthy but dull facts that a great deal of weird and wonderful material is squeezed out. “The Encyclopaedia of Everything Else” takes the opposite approach and leaves out all the dreary stuff you can find elsewhere.
The result is the most fascinating, astonishing, varied...
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The ultimate crash course in science, covering key thinkers, theories, discoveries, and inventions each explained on a single page!
From the theory of gravity to artificial intelligence, “Instant Science” covers all the pivotal scientific ideas, discoveries, experiments, and individuals into one concise volume. Each page acts as a "cheat sheet," with accessible text and lively graphics, presenting the most important facts in bite-size chunks....
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