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199 produkter
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Between 1943 and 1944, nearly 50,000 Bulgarian Jews were rescued from the Holocaust, including thousands who had already been rounded up and put on trains bound for death camps in Poland. Dominic Carrillo’s suspenseful novel Acts of Resistance is based on the true story of this incredibly heroic effort by the citizens of Bulgaria. In Carrillo’s powerful account, he skillfully weaves together a thrilling tale told by three alternating teenage narrators: Misho, Peter, and Lily.Misho, an 18-year-old Jewish boy, is a prominent archbishop’s driver, hiding his identity while helping his boss directly challenge the Bulgarian government’s pro-Nazi policies.Peter, 17, is determined to save his Jewish neighbors by confronting parliament members in the capital, then taking up arms to fight with a partisan rebel communist group.Lily, 19, works for the collaborationist government office in charge of evicting and deporting Jews to concentration camps. When she witnesses the evil results of her desk job, Lily becomes a spy who leaks information to Jewish community leaders in order to prevent further atrocities.As the characters’ lives become more endangered and their unsung roles in saving Jewish citizens are revealed, the reader is treated to a tension-filled adventure surrounding one of the greatest unknown acts of heroism associated with the Holocaust. Acts of Resistance will have you on the edge of your seat as Misho, Peter, and Lily face and overcome extremely perilous situations, ultimately triumphing as they each help to lead the people of Bulgaria to rise up against the Nazis and save their nearly 50,000-strong Jewish population from extinction.
Letter Writing Made Easy!
Featuring Sample Letters for Hundreds of Common Occasions
Häftad, Engelska, 1998
186 kr
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Includes hundreds of ready-to-use samples for intimate, personal letters and powerful business correspondence. Including letter templates and advice on thankyou notes, apologies, invitations, special occasions, cancellations, requests, and expressing opposition as well as practical advice on format, style, tone, forms of address, and much, much more!
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A guided tour of the United States' strangest institutions and the people who run them. Includes the Museum of Questionable Medical Devices, Cockroach Hall of Fame, Liberace Museum, Museum of Menstruation, Museum of Jurassic Technology, Museum of Death, Nut Museum... 50 museums in all! Fascinating!' - USA Today 'Crammed with can-you-beleive-it facts!' - The Washington Times'
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The Book of Good Habits contains nearly 2,000 simple and creative ways to enrich your life. Dirk Mathison uses wit, humor, satire and a dash of cynicism to blend his own good habit recommendations with those of a diverse array of philosophers and fools, from Confucius and Abraham Lincoln to James Brown and Groucho Marx.The habits range from the practical (keep a pair of tennis shoes at the office so you can take a quick run or power walk during breaks) to the sublime (drink green tea from a blue cup) to the ridiculous (slap upif you must slap, make it a habit to slap someone who makes more money and is more prominent than yourself).The Book of Good Habits includes habits for the mind, health, safety, sex, love, friendship and parenting. At the heart of Mathison's book is the belief that if we change our daily behavior, our lives will change as well. And that it is through our habits that we give life to our ideas and our ideals.So chew on a bit of parsley for clean breath, use candles even when there's no special occasion, and enrich your life with The Book of Good Habits.
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This authoritative guide to those annoying and embarrassing tricks everyone grows up with (and maybe never outgrow) provides |sage| advice for the young and the young at heart. Arranged in encyclopaedic format, each of the more than 50 entries includes a formal definition of the prank, followed by tips for execution and counter-measures. A ranking system places each act on a scale of 1 to 10 for its degree of pain, embarrassment, annoyance and degree of difficulty. Fun and irritating tricks include the Burp 'n' Blow, the Rat Tail and the Marker 'Stache.
Elvis Presley Passed Here
Even More Locations of America's Pop Culture Landmarks
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
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This amazing portrait of the bizarre, shocking, weird and wonderful moments that have come to define American popular culture is a follow-up to the critically acclaimed James Dean Died Here and Marilyn Monroe Dyed Here. A third collection of the locations where the most significant events in American popular culture took place, this offers a fully illustrated encyclopedic look at the most famous - and infamous - pop culture events, providing historical information on more than 600 landmarks as well as their exact location.
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This entertaining menu of food for thought is a compilation of aspects of daily life - including the people, the places, things, experiences and feelings that encourage women to relish their femininity. Examples include a great bargain, sleeping in, two-for-one drink specials, a sizzling goodnight kiss and buttercream-scented candles. With today's hectic lifestyle, women might only have a few moments to steal away and indulge - with this they can open to any page for any amount of time, and find ideas for inspiration and relaxation or a reason to simply smile.
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Designed to enable quick-witted English speakers to use the many French loanwords of the English vocabulary with an impeccable French pronunciation, this book details and defines approximately 2,500 French terms that have become part of the English lexicon. Its many definitions will allow creative individuals to spice up their conversations with colourful French expressions. Also included, which will be of particular interest to teachers of English and French, are the many ready-made lessons that can be used to teach specific topics such as French idioms.
Bad Driver's Handbook
Hundreds of Simple Maneuvers to Frustrate, Annoy and Endanger Those Around You
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
215 kr
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Debunking the myths of the 'good' and 'bad' driver, Zack and Larry Arnstein describe in detail the liberating truths about driving that have long been suppressed. Comical commentary and tongue-in-cheek observations are provided on such topics as: Bribes, Threats and Other Secrets to Getting Your Licence; Intimidating Pedestrians; Making Your Car Louder; Turn Signals: Why Give Up the Element of Surprise?; Sleeping at the Wheel (Do's and Dont's); Motorcycles: Faster, Cooler, Safer!; and Driving When You Can No Longer See.
My So-called Digital Life
2000 Teenagers, 300 Cameras and 30 Days to Document Their World
Häftad, Engelska, 2005
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A photo essay stemming from a unique project organised by a Californian schoolteacher. 2000 students from across the state were given digital cameras and a time limit of one month to document, in pictures and words, their day-to-day experiences. The students were able to communicate with each other on the Internet, sharing text, audio, photos and video. They were accompanied and advised by professional photographers, teachers, historians and community leaders but the images, thoughts, fears and hopes are theirs alone.
185 kr
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A guide to noir films and their California settings, illustrating how the films use LA's diverse cityscape and architecture to convey a unique vision of urban corruption and existential fatalism. Dozens of noir and neo-noir films are featured, including classics such as Crimson Kimono, Double Indemnity, Kiss Me Deadly, Sunset Boulevard and Touch of Evil. Recent films like Mulholland Drive and Pulp Fiction have also made the list. More than 150 photographs, many of which appear for the first time, further illustrate the rich and constantly changing City of Angels.
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Over 250 redneck poems sure to crack even the most bucktoothed of smiles. The redneck lifestyle gets the black tie treatment in the hilariously contrasting filter of formal Japanese haiku, employing the standard three line, thirteen syllable constraint. The whole spectrum of redneck culture comes under the scrutiny of the imperial poem: RVs; Wal-Mart; beer; pop tarts; pickups; monster trucks; NASCAR; boats; trailers; trailer parks; barns; hunting; shotguns; Las Vegas and everything in between.
Ruby Slippers, Madonna's Bra And Einstein's Brain
The Locations of America's Pop Culture Artifacts
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
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Anyone who has ever wondered where Dorothy's ruby slippers, the limo that JFK was riding in when he was assassinated or Michael Jackson's sequinned glove are housed will find the answers here. Hundreds of items from America's pop culture past - its history, its sports, its movies, crime and TV - are listed in locations as famed, diverse and downright odd as the Smithsonian Institute, the Basketball Hall of Fame, the Sing Sing Prison Museum and the Museum of Pez Memorabilia. Includes George Washington's wooden teeth, the piano from Casablance and John Wilkes Booth's thorax.
Haunted Hikes
Spine-Tingling Tales and Trails from North America's National Parks
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
235 kr
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Tales behind the trails of America's national parks, thoroughly investigated and combining the popularity of ghost stories with the traditional aspects of a hiking guide. Readers will meet the chupacabra that roams the swamps inside Big Thicket National Preserve, Death Valley's moving rock and the disembodied legs that run around the Mammoth Cave Visitor Centre. A fright factor rating is listed for each hike, along with information on trailhead access, maps and difficulty levels.
219 kr
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Spellbinding courtroom illustrations of the most celebrated and talked-about trials of the last 25 years, coupled with insider observations and case summaries. Sketches of OJ Simpson staring passively ahead while a projected image of his battered wife looms behind him and the parade of beautiful call girls present at the Heidi Fleiss trial are brought to life in 200 vividly coloured images. Courtroom commentary from the artist supplements the art from each trial, including highlights and lowlights, verdict summaries and reactions to the verdicts from trial participants.
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Macabre city offerings and variously vile movie locations are explored in hair-raising detail in this entertaining travel guide. The names and addresses of people, places and - of course - things associated with the horror genre - such as the real-life Baltimore haunts of Edgar Allen Poe, the final resting place of Bela Lugosi and Stephen King's Maine - are coupled with trivia, travel tips, photographs and a ghoulishly fun narrative. Includes information on the locations used in cult classics such as Dawn of the Dead, The Exorcist and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
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A work of cinematic archaeology unearthing titbits of the history of Los Angeles and the early film industry hidden within Chaplin's timeless films. Combines movie images with archival photographs, vintage maps, contemporary photographs and scores of then-and-now comparison photos to conjure the silent movie era from an entirely new perspective. Includes not only Chaplin's classic films, but his lesser-known short movies and early work, highlighting both the genius of the man and the evolution of the city that provided the backdrop for his art.
Opening Lines, Pinky Probes And L-bombs
The Girls & Sports Dating and Relationship Playbook
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
140 kr
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The first book to come from the legendary comic strip Girls & Sports. Borus and Feinstein fearlessly tackle the issues most important to single people - dating, sports, relationships, the bar and club scene, working out, parties and holidays. They treat readers to an open, honest and humorous look at the events and circumstances that confront singles in their everyday lives. A smorgasbord of dating and relationship advice, replete with charts, graphs and pithy text boxes containing hilarious bylaws.
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In a society filled with images of perfect-figured models and individuals obsessed with diets, The Naked Guy is here to remind readers not to take themselves to seriously. The Naked Guy is an average Joe whose ability to be comfortable in his own skin contributes enormously to the humorous tone of this book. People of all shapes, sexes and sizes will howl with laughter at images of The Naked Guy doing everyday stuff in the nod: The Naked Businessman; The Naked Sports Enthusiast; The Naked Huntsman; The Naked Fitness Guru; The Naked Man of Leisure - and heaps more!
Encyclopedia Of Sixties Cool
A Celebration of the Grooviest People, Events and Artifacts of the 1960s
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
269 kr
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Profiling 250 of the most intriguing personalities of the 60s - from celebrities to underground icons and cult heroes - and a whole heap of the coolest stuff around - the original Ford Mustang, for one. Lists abound - great quarterbacks, Wimbledon winners, Indy 500 winners, top Olympians, Best Picture winners, Playmates of the Year, cars, surf stars, bond girls, classic concerts and legendary astronauts... A calendar of key events from the 60s for every date of the year runs throughout. The ultimate guide to everyone, every thing and every event from the coolest decade ever!
158 kr
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Journey through America's rock n roll history with the musical landmarks detailed in this extensive colelction... Nearly 600 locations, including birthplaces, concert locales, hotel rooms and graves, are neatly compiled and paired with historical tidbits, trivia, photographs and backstage lore - from the site where Elvis got his first guitar and Buddy's Holly's plane crashed to Sid and Nancy's hotel room and the infamous Riot House on Sunset Strip. Where was that hotel where Keith Richards threw a TV out of the window? Find out here!
235 kr
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Updated and expanded guide to travelling Tiki style - listing, describing and reviewing every known Tiki bar, Polynesian restaurant and other site of interest to fans of the uber-kitschy Polynesian pop. From godfathers Edgar Leeteg and Don the Beachcomber to contemporary legends Shag and Bosko, it's a resource that covers all thing Tiki in witty, entertaining prose. With an expanded offering of recipes for classic cocktails, a larger glossary of Tiki terms and more resources for buying Tiki goods and artifacts.
262 kr
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Blending fact with fiction and written in diary form, this unique biography of Shakespeare captures his life as never before, from his views on daily events to vivid impressions of the Elizabethan era and his role within such a world. Delightfully whimsical, Wearing's distinctive life story provides possible answers to such questions as: What was Shakespeare thinking when he wrote Hamlet? What did he and Ben Jonson talk about when they were having a drink together? Incorporates lines and fragments from Shakespeare's plays and poems.
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Examining the unique characteristics of the Net Generation, Pletka addresses the national problem of escalating school dropout rates and student disengagement - and offers solutions as to how to best involve students of the millennial generation. Chapters feature student interviews and photographs, synthesising the perspectives of current schoolchildren as to their experiences, beliefs and thoughts on learning, while a parallel set of parent interviews, surveys and photographs reveal what factors parents feel are important in their child's education.
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Abbie Hoffman, Mick Jagger, Ken Kesey and Grace Slick are among the iconic 1960s figures immortalised in pictures and commentary by Altman, a legendary photographer from Rolling Stone magazine's early heyday. Juxtaposing tuned-in, turned-on and dropped-out Haight Ashbury hippies with immense history-making shots of concert and peace marches, The Sixties portrays the youth revolution in full swing.
Ultimate Counterterrorist Home Companion
Six Incapacitating Holds Involving a Spatula and Other Ways to Protect Your Family
Häftad, Engelska, 2007
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Answering questions such as could I be dating a terrorist?' and 'where can I purchase bulletproof vests in children's sizes?', this humourous guide contains helpful advice to combat terrorism. A section for teens is included, featuring topics like what to do when invited to join a terrorist attack, especially when all the cool kids are doing it. From getting up at different times each morning to confuse attackers to the final under-the-bed check at night, these hilarious instructions will help readers keep their worst fears at bay.'
Rudolph, Frosty And Captain Kangaroo
The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow - Producer of the World's Most Beloved Children's Songs
Inbunden, Engelska, 2007, 3-6 år
219 kr
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Hecky Krasnow was the producer of such classic children's songs as Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Here Comes Santa Claus and The Little Engine That Could. Weaving childhood memories and rich never-before-told anecdotes, Judy Krasnow tells both her father's story and the story of mid 20th century children's entertainment.
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The completely revised 3rd edition of Free Stuff & Good Deals for Folks over 50 features goods and services that are either absolutely free or are such a fantastic deal, they won’t want to pass them up! And best of all, author and professional bargain hunter Linda Bowman shows them how to obtain their free gifts and incredible bargains quickly and easily. This fact-filled guide is packed with information on where to find: Free Entertainment Incredible Travel Bargains Free Health Care Information Prescription Medicine Discounts Free Financial, Investment and Tax Advice Free Educational Opportunities Sports, Fitness and Exercise Bargains Free Magazines, Newsletters, Catalogs and Books Free Medicare and Insurance Information Organizations and Associations for Folks over 50. . . and much more!
99th Monkey
A Spiritual Journalist's Misadventures with Gurus, Messiahs, Sex, Psychedelics, and Consciousness-Raising Experiments
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
153 kr
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Suffused with a unique brand of irreverent humour, this account recalls the author's autobiographical explorations of the most significant alternative communities, ashrams, gurus, shamans and consciousness-raising seminars of the past 40 years. Serving as a human guinea pig for many of the most popular cutting-edge New Age and spiritual experiments, Sobel recounts his intercontinental adventures in India, Israel, Brazil and Haiti. A witty analysis including brushes with cults, wild experiments with sex and drugs, and encounters with visionary madmen.
When Your Rabbit Needs Special Care
Traditional and Alternative Healing Methods
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
273 kr
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An illustrated guide to the care and behaviour of rabbits with special needs. Provides information on topics as diverse as how to administer subcutaneous fluids to a rabbit and how sounds and colour help promote healing. Quotes from top rabbit veterinarians and alternative healing practitioners. The text is illustrated with both photos and drawings, making it easy for readers to follow.
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