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  • Death in a Gilded Frame
    Cecelia Tichi
    Newport Summer 1899-yachts, balls, and famed artists eager to paint portraits of Society’s 'Queens.'Western silver heiress Val Mackle DeVere (Mrs. Roderick W.) agrees to 'sit' for a portrait for her beloved Roddy, only to stumble on a scene of bloody, grisly homicide at an art gallery.Like a figure from Pompeii, the dead Newport gallery manager screams in silence, his hands lik...
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    12,26 €

  • American Dreams
    Gabriel Carvalho
    Gabriel Carvalho’s 'American Dreams: Stories of Hope and Failure in the United States' takes you on an interesting trip through the heart of what it means to be American. In this fascinating look at the history of the country, Carvalho skillfully weaves together stories of success and tragedy, showing how complicated the American Dream really is.This book tells the stories of p...
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    20,20 €

  • Months and Days
    Titus Naso
    Inspired by Ovid’s Fasti and largely written during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns, Months and Days is a poetic survey of our modern calendar.In this poetry collection, Titus Naso explores the names of the months of the year, and celebrates a variety of holidays, festivals, memorial days, and observances: from modern American political holidays to the sacrificial rites of anci...
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    17,65 €

  • The Histories
    Titus Naso
    In this charmingly outrageous collection of modern poetry, Titus Naso treats us to a sampling of the life stories and events that shape our collective character.The Histories are poems about historical persons: poets and Emperors, engineers and physicists, politicians and planters. Many of the poems relate to themes of self-realization and overcoming one’s limitations.The Histo...
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    17,77 €

  • Sun, Sea, Soil, Wine
    Richard Olsen-Harbich
    Long Island’s longest-tenured winemaker weighs in on what makes the North Fork so unique for fine wine production. ...
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    21,74 €

  • Alton B. Parker
    Bradley C. Nahrstadt
    Provides a fascinating and in-depth look into the life, career and legacy of one of the most important New Yorkers of the Gilded Age. ...
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    126,59 €

  • Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids
    Janelle Molony
    While the Civil War raged in the east, the Platte River Raids would begin an entirely new battle for the American West. In July of 1864, Northern Plains Indians in Idaho Territory (Wyoming) appeared to be on a warpath to cease all emigrant travel on the Bozeman, Oregon, and Overland Trails by any means. On a signal, hundreds of warriors launched a series of attacks and robberie...
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    38,34 €

  • El Caribe cimarrón y los corsarios de Cartagena en la época de la Independencia
    Edgardo Pérez
    Tras declarar su independencia absoluta de España en 1811, Cartagena de Indias se convirtió en epicentro de una lucha marítima sin precedentes. Dirigido por una elite revolucionaria radical e innovadora, el nuevo Estado de Cartagena le abrió sus puertas a mercaderes, marineros, revolucionarios y aventureros de Venezuela, las Antillas, Estados Unidos y Europa. Entre los recién l...
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    22,88 €

  • Battles of the Ages The American Civil War 1862
    Marcus Caldwell
    Journey through one of the most tumultuous years in American history. This compelling narrative unveils the significant battles that shaped the course of the Civil War, marking 1862 as a year of both despair and determination.Delve into the strategic maneuvers and human stories behind landmark clashes like the Battle of Shiloh, where the roar of cannons echoed the nation’s divi...
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    15,88 €

  • Raw Deal - The Indians of the Midwest and the Theft of Native Lands
    Robert Downes
    RAW DEAL explores the theft of Native lands by squatters, speculators, unfair treaties and blatant swindles, focusing on the Indians of the Midwest and the Great Lakes.Although Indian lands were paid for with hard cash and services provided by the U.S. government, it was always for pennies per acre, backed by the threat of removal at the point of bayonets, sabers and guns wield...
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    17,86 €

  • Warren County, NC, Pleas & Quarter Sessions Court Minutes, 1860-1863
    John A. McGeachy
    Transcription of 1860-1863 minutes of the Warren County (NC) Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions; indexed by personal name, business name, geographic name and subject. ...
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    48,83 €

  • American Revolution Stories
    Ahoy Publications
    Take a deep dive into the history of the American Revolution.Are you a history enthusiast looking to learn more about the Revolutionary War?Are you looking for a history book that contains more than the usual run-of-the-mill facts about a specific historical event?Do you want to learn about forgotten events and characters that marked this historical event?From unusual heroes to...
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    20,16 €

  • AP U.S. History
    Sterling Test Prep
    ★ Recommended by teachers. Trusted by students. ★ Higher score guarantee! ★Thousands of students use Sterling Test Prep to achieve high test scores!Thorough coverage of topics tested on AP U.S. History.This book is clearly presented and systematically organized to review essential facts and historical events. From the founding of the United States of America to the present-day ...
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    44,03 €

  • American History
    Sterling Education
    Comprehensive self-teaching guide to American history.From the founding of the United States of America to the present-day political and societal challenges, this comprehensive text is a perfect guide for learning about the history of America and its democracy. This book is an essential review of historical events. It provides readers with the analysis necessary to make them mo...
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    40,08 €

  • High School American History
    Sterling Education
    Thousands of students use Sterling to achieve academic success!Comprehensive content book to master high school American history. From the founding of the United States of America to the present-day political and societal challenges, this comprehensive text is a perfect tool for high schoolers to learn about our nation’s history and its democracy. Student learn historical figur...
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    51,84 €

  • Roughing it De Luxe
    Irvin S. Cobb
    Roughing it De Luxe, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not...
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    20,50 €

  • Historia militar estadounidense
    Captivating History
    En general, los estadounidenses muestran un gran respeto por sus tropas, y con razón. Pero, ¿cuál es la historia de las Fuerzas Armadas de los Estados Unidos? ¿Cómo surgió el ejército estadounidense?Es posible que las respuestas a estas preguntas no sean tan sencillas como podría pensarse. El complejo industrial militar estadounidense, como lo llamó en su día un expresidente, n...
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    18,46 €

  • For the Love of Music
    Charles E. Charles
    For almost 200 years, wind bands and wind band musicians were the pre-eminent form of large instrumental ensemble performance practice in Canada. From the earliest documented evidence of a 'band of music' in 1770 Halifax to the post-World War II explosion of curricular school band programs across the country, bands were a genuine expression of popular musical culture. They attr...
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    34,29 €

  • História Do Comunismo
    Nilton Célio Da Silva Amaral
    A Guerra Fria simbolizou um período de tensão geopolítica entre a União Soviética e os Estados Unidos e seus respectivos aliados, o Bloco Oriental e o Bloco Ocidental, após a 2ª Guerra Mundial até a dissolução da União Soviética em 1991. Essa tensão foi caracterizada pela luta ideológica entre estes dois principais personagens.Essa disputa alastrou-se pelo globo dividindo o mun...
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    11,07 €

  • Genocide in the Neighborhood
    Colectivo Situaciones
    Another justice is possible. Genocide in the Neighborhood documents the theories, debates, successes, and failures of a rebellious tactic to build popular power and transformative justice.Genocide in the Neighborhood explores the autonomist practice of the 'escrache,' a series of public shamings that emerged in the late 1990s to honor the lives of those tens of thousands disapp...
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    16,33 €

  • Battles of the Ages
    Marcus Caldwell
    Step back in time to a pivotal moment at the turn of the 20th century, a brief but intense conflict that reshaped the destiny of nations. This gripping narrative unveils the dramatic battles, political maneuvers, and personal heroism that defined the war, bringing to life the echoes of valor that still resonate today.Delve deep into the Battle of Manila Bay, where the U.S. Navy...
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    10,97 €

  • Reminiscences of the Early Settlement and Early Settlers of McNairy County, Tennessee
    Marcus J. Wright
    By: Marcus J. Wright, Pub. 1882, reprinted 2023, 130 pages, Index, ISBN #9781-63914-154-8.  McNairy county was created in 1823 from Hardin County, Tennessee. It lies in the western portion of the state just above Tishomingo County, Mississippi on the state line. This book is similar to other county history books of the era with the one exception. This book is filled from cover ...
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    26,95 €

  • War Behind the Lines
    Rexford G. Wiggers
    Seldom told is the story of soldiers who fought to protect the vital supply lines that brought ammunition, food, clothing, medicine, equipment and provisions to the front-line troops.The 115th Ohio Regiment was given the onerous task of guarding and protecting some 60 miles of the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, the single-track line supplying Union General William T. Sherm...
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    37,92 €

  • Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians
    John Wesley
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon.  Sketch of the Mythology of the North Ameri...
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    9,60 €

  • Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main
    J. W. Boddam-Whetham
    Roraima and British Guiana, With a Glance at Bermuda, the West Indies, and the Spanish Main, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whol...
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    27,27 €

  • Ink, Dirt and Powder Smoke
    Charles W. McLandress
    William F. Keeler’s superbly vivid letters from the USS Monitor and USS Florida are essential classics for Civil War scholars and amateurs alike. His letters from the Monitor provide the most complete picture of life on board a Civil War ironclad. His riveting accounts of the battle with the CSS Virginia, naval expeditions up the James River, the Peninsula Campaign, and the sin...
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    31,40 €

  • The Lost History of Tennessee Whiskey
    Drew Hannush
    Immerse Yourself in 250 Years of Distilleries, Taverns, Teetotallers, and ’Shiners!Think Jack and George are the complete story of Tennessee whiskey? Think again. For far too long, the real history and legacy of Tennessee whiskey has been hidden from whiskey fans. It’s a history that not only predates Kentucky Bourbon but also the Whiskey Rebellion. From its early days, it is f...
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    22,22 €

  • Alaska Natives
    Captivating History
    Did you know that Alaska is home to the oldest archaeological site in the US?If you’re ready to take a journey that will explore the history of Alaska’s Native heritage, then Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of Indigenous Peoples of Alaska is the trail for you to follow the cultures that have thrived for generations against the breathtaking backdrop of the Ala...
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    17,63 €

  • Historia de Estados Unidos
    Billy Wellman
    La historia de Estados Unidos es un proceso vivo que evoluciona y crece constantemente, con nuevos capítulos que van tomando forma a medida que hablamos.Hoy, Estados Unidos es venerado en todo el mundo como una superpotencia mundial, un modelo de democracia y el tipo de país que todas las naciones deberían aspirar a emular. ¿Cómo ha llegado hasta ahí? ¿Y cómo adquirió esta repu...
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    22,81 €

  • Precision
    James Patton Rogers
    A ground-breaking study on the concept of precision warfare and how it has shaped our view of armed conflict ...
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    35,77 €


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