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In an era where "knowledge workers" with often-nebulous skill sets have come to make up a significant portion of the workforce, it can be refreshing to read about the more clearly defined trades of past eras. This engaging collection of brief biographies from Canadian author Grant Allen explores a number of skilled trades such as stonemason, painter, and shoemaker, as well as the day-to-day lives of the men who filled these roles.
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Collected Biographies provides descendant reports for the Barns, Gates, Montgomery, Nye, Pierce, Rose, and Rowland families, the earliest of which date back to the seventeenth century. About the Author John H. Rowland is a retired professor of mathematics and computer science at the University of Wyoming, where he taught for thirty-five years. He also taught at the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Nevada in Reno as well as...
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Meet Thomas Jefferson, our third president-and one of the most famous of America's Founding Fathers.
Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. During his time in office, he tried to maintain the ideals he had outlined in that document. He supported scientific exploration and worked to give Americans religious freedom and access to education. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers...
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This is a combo of biographies about the following well-known individuals:
Marie Curie - Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Reward, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Reward in 2 different clinical classifications.
Her first Nobel Reward was co-won by her spouse,...
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This book consists of two titles! Here are the names of the titles:
Mao Zedong - Mao Zedong has had a tremendous impact on the Chinese nation. During his Great Leap Forward, he was responsible for more deaths than both Hitler and Stalin, making him the biggest mass murderer in history.
Mao Zedong, typically called Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who functioned as the starting dad of peoples's Republic of China (PRC), judgment as...
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These 6 biographies will blow your mind!
Michael Faraday: Michael Faraday was born in Newington Butts, Surrey, on September twenty-second, 1791. (which is now part of the London District of Southwark). He originated from a bad home. His dad, James, was a Christian who came from the Glasite sect.
Nostradamus: Michel de Nostredame, referred to as Nostradamus in Latin, was a French astronomer, doctor, and presumed seer mostly known for his work Les Prophéties,...
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Following the end of the American Civil War, the country's landscape transformed dramatically as it experienced economic growth, saw the emergence of various progressive social movements, and engaged as never before in international affairs. The drivers of these changes included presidents, political and business leaders, social activists, inventors, writers, and artists. This engaging volume examines the lives of many of the noteworthy individuals...
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Meet George Washington, our first president-who many say is the greatest leader our nation has known.
When Washington took office, no one knew what the president's job should be, or how the country should be run! During his two terms, Washington set the standard for the office and helped shape our democracy. He will always be remembered.This series of engaging, in-depth books introduces readers to the men who have led our country since its very first...
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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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Sixty unique and revealing stories about some of the most famous writers in history.
What was going on in the head of Juan Rulfo when, as a travel agent, he drove along the endless roads of Mexico?
What did Hemingway say to the Italian that he was carrying on his back before giving him to the Allies and thereby saving his life?
What was the reaction of an admirer to the refusal of the Swedish Academy to award the Nobel Prize to Jorge Luis Borges?
Who...
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Mary Anning made some of the most notable fossil discoveries of the nineteenth century. Her uncovering of ichthyosaur remains, plesiosaurus remains, and more expanded people's knowledge of prehistoric life. This graphic biography follows Anning from her early life in a family of fossil hunters in a coastal British town to her years as a collector who impacted scientific research and understandings of the past.
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Touchdown! Inspiring football biographies for NFL fans ages 8 to 12
There's nothing like American football! Dive into Football Biographies for Kids and meet some of the most famous quarterbacks, tight ends, wide receivers, and kickers in history-and see what makes them so impressive. This roster of legendary NFL players shows you what it takes to be one of the greats.
• Legends of the league - Learn about players who changed the game, like...
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Get to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12
Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the...
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Meet the greatest soccer players in the game-inspiring biographies for ages 8 to 12!
Soccer (or football) is a popular and beloved sport all over the world. Discover the most talented goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards with Soccer Biographies for Kids. This lineup shows you what it takes to be one of the greats, with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players on the pitch.
• Legends of the league - Learn...
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