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Blues Then and Now - The History of the Bluesby 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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LEGACY: The Life of Nikola Teslaby 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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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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Jazz - Then and Nowby 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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Jones of Old Lincolnby Doak Maddox Mansfield
Jones of Old LincolnA 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
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History is alive and well in all corners of the world. Study ancient cultures. Learn about famous archaeological finds and those individuals that have made great discoveries everywhere. Have you ever wondered about the Seven Wonders of the World, or wanted to know more about Easter Island? Perhaps you love watching documentaries on television and want to learn more about a particular subject. From the Ming Dynasty to the Valley of the Kings, read fascinating books that send your imagination on a journey through time.
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Wolf Wood (Part One)
Alice de Lambert thought she would die an old maid then she moved from the nunnery to become matron of a local almshouse. Her caring ways brought her into contact with Harald Gascoigne, the loving son of a ferocious family, and her life was changed forever.
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