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LEGACY: The Life of Nikola Tesla
by Norma Brody
LEGACY: The Life of Nikola TeslaThis is the little-known story of Nikola Tesla, the discoverer of alternating current, the father of radar, robotics and wireless transmission. He changed the course of events worldwide but he was never given the accolades he deserved.
Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Other Non-fiction
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Jazz - Then and Now
by Frank Leanza
Jazz - Then and NowThis is a well-researched, detailed history of the musicians and music of the jazz form. It covers the various trends, venues and geographical influences that contributed to the music form called jazz.
Categories: Entertainment, History, Other Non-fiction
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Ms. Austen
by Randi M. Hull
Ms. AustenIf you love historical romance novels, enjoy this fictional account of the last years of the life of Jane Austen. Had she not died in 1817 at the age of 41, she might have herself experienced the greatest love affair of all time.
Categories: History, Romance, Other Fiction
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Blues Then and Now - The History of the Blues
by Frank Leanza
Blues Then and Now - The History of the BluesTrace the origin of the blues from its African roots into new music forms such as rock and roll, jazz and R&B. Meet the fascinating men and women who lived, built, revived and helped evolve the blues style.
Categories: Biographies & Memoirs, Entertainment, History
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Jones of Old Lincoln
A history buff searches for answers to the mystery surrounding one of the more prominent yet unknown 19th century citizens of his hometown, George Washington Jones. It is at once a ghost story, biographical narrative, mystery tale, love story, spiritual manifesto, and political analysis, and even an autobiography of sorts.
Categories: History, Other Fiction, Historical Romance
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Book 2 History Interrupted The past is waiting. Josie Jackson has been thrown back to the era of the Mongol Empire by Carter, the mastermind behind her trip to the Old West. Soon after arriving, she's discovered by Carter's enemies.
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Life has many lessons in store for us. One of them is love. And another is hate. You never know when you'll fall in love nor do you know why you would hate someone so much.
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