David Louis

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Texas

Two Volumes in One

Did you know that: —in 1740 a cow was found guilty of sorcery in France and publicly hanged? —the principality of Monaco consists of only 370 acres? —the Mona Lisa has no eyebrows? —there are ten million bricks in the Empire State Building? These intriguing facts and 2197 more like them are collected here to delight, entertain, educate and astonish trivia buffs, esoterica experts, information addicts and anyone else with a passion for collecting odd bits of knowledge. Dip into 2201 Fascinating Facts and you'll be hooked instantly. You'll find provocative, curious and often humorous facts about everything from the body, smoking, sports, and geography to place names, human oddities, weather, royalty, government, fallacies, firsts, fashions and dozens of other topics. 2201 Fascinating Facts will help you settle bets, finish crossword puzzles, amaze your friends. It will supply you with an endless fund of conversation starters—and stoppers. And because you'll be the only one around who knows how many calories there are in the glue on a postage stamp, who invented the parking meter or how many ridges there are around the edge of a quarter, you'll soon find yourself the star of the office lunch group and the life of every party. Whether you're merely an interested collector of trivia or a hardcore fact fiend, you'll find 2201 Fascinating Facts totally irresistible. It will be a book you'll go back to again and again.

2201 Fascinating Facts

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Memoirs of a Boy Soldier

In a heart-wrenching, candid autobiography, a human rights activist offers a firsthand account of war from the perspective of a former child soldier, detailing the violent civil war that wracked his native Sierra Leone and the government forces that transformed a gentle young boy into a killer as a member of the army. 75,000 first printing.

A Long Way Gone

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Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Oregon

The World’s Last Mysteries 

Dorothea Benton Frank

Idaho

A Novel

Having left behind the island family cottage of her youth, a soul-weary woman struggles to come to terms with questionable choices from her past while endeavoring to remember life lessons about love and magic. By the author of Full of Grace. 250,000 first printing.

The Land of Mango Sunsets

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Wisconsin

Publications International Ltd. Staff

Delaware

The Book of Useless Information addresses virtually every imaginable topic, from the most unusual tourist attractions in the United States to the legend of Dracula.
 * This 704-page padded hardcover book contains 250 articles, statistics, facts, trivia, and lists that range from absurd to useless to hilarious.
 * Readers learn about the deadliest diseases of the 20th century, the craziest entertainment acts of all time, the world's most unusual museums, the most outlandish laws on the books, the biggest Hollywood blunders, the most dangerous jobs, and much more.
 * Quirky illustrations enhance the stories.
 * Sample chapters include: The Unexplained, Science and Technology, The Arts, History, Around the World, and Death and the Macabre

The Book of Useless Information provides hours upon hours of fascinating reading for anyone with a curious mind. Makes a wonderful gift for trivia buffs.

The Book of Useless Information

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Ishmael Beah

Virginia

Joel Levy

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Arizona

Bizarre Events That Have Puzzled the Greatest Minds

Unsolved Mysteries

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#anthology #poetry #shortstory #interesting

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

Quiver

Clay Aiken

Allison Glock

Connecticut

Hearing the Music in Your Life

The author describes his childhood, struggles, and career as a pop singer after competing on the television program "American Idol."

Learning to Sing

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Burke Davis

New York

Strange and Fascinating Facts

Surveys technological inventions, prominent personalities, battles, and clandestine operations in addition to relating bizarre incidents, famous firsts, and unusual facts about the Civil War

The Civil War

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Utah

The Story of Elsa and her cubs

Living Free

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Across the Channel with Louis Bleriot 

The Glorious Flight

Elizabeth George Speare

Some wear on edges. Writing on inner cover as pictured. No other flaws.

A young Jewish rebel is filled with hatred for the Romans and a desire to avenge his parents' deaths until Jesus of Nazareth teaches him love and understanding of others. A Newbery Medal book. Reissue.

The Bronze Bow

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California

#hardcover #newberrymedal #vintage #1924 #variousstories #adventure #journey #interesting

Vintage Book 1924

Tales of the Silver Lands

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Indiana

This book features some of America's most controversial, tragic, and mysterious historic events. From uncovered secrets to political scandals to military foibles, you will learn about everything our nation has wanted you to forget.
 * Accompanied with countless historic, black and white photos, each of the book's seven chapters looks at critical moments in America's history.
 * Declassified secrets include the plot to assassinate President Truman, the multiple plots the U.S. government invested in to assassinate Fidel Castro, the morbid plan that sought to steal President Lincoln's corpse, several UFO reports from former U.S. officials that have been kept from the light of day, and insights into the advanced technology developed by the U.S. military.
 * Chapters include: Political Scandals and Declassified Operations, Unexpected Heroes, Unexplained Phenomenon, Conspiracy Theories, Military Movements, Forgotten Places, and Historic Disasters and Accidents.
 * Hardcover, 144 pages.

Secrets of American History

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Danielle Steel

In this riveting novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel, a gifted young woman must grapple with the legacy of a troubled childhood in order to pursue her dreams. Antonia Adams is the product of a loveless marriage between a beautiful young model and an aristocrat. As a child, she is abandoned in the abyss that yawns between them, blamed by her mother, ignored by her father, and neglected by both. Unprotected and unloved, she learns that the only way to feel safe is to hide from the dangers around her, drawing as little attention as possible to herself, to be "invisible." In her isolation, books are her refuge and movies her escape. A day spent being carried away by an unforgettable film in a dark theater is her greatest thrill. Her love of the movies turns into a dream to become a screenwriter, and a summer job at a Hollywood studio. There, a famous British filmmaker notices her, and suddenly she can remain invisible no longer. He wants to put her in a movie and make her a star. It is a dazzling opportunity but a terrifying one, as it strips her of the camouflage that made her feel safe. She is suddenly thrust into the public eye--and even more so when they fall in love. She will never let go of her true dream of becoming a filmmaker, though, and if she wants to make that leap, she will have to expose herself in ways she never has before. When tragedy strikes, she must decide whether she will remain center stage or become invisible again, where she feels safest. Will she face her demons, or run and hide? In this extraordinary novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a woman who must decide how high a price she is willing to pay to pursue her passion--and whether it is possible to stay true to herself while she does.

Invisible

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Missouri

Mississippi

Heidi Perks

What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this suspenseful, compulsively readable, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. It all started at the school fair… Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. She only took her eyes off of them for one second. But when her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, and Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found, Charlotte panics. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing. And admit that she has only herself to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unthinkable, unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that confiding in Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter.... This breathless and fast-paced debut—perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door—takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Her One Mistake

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Bill O'Neill

A Collection of Fascinating Stories about History, Science, Pop Culture and Just about Anything Else You Can Think Of

Want to impress your buddies at the bar? Need to think of something interesting to do at the next family gathering? Want to learn a bunch of random facts about history, science, true crime, and the paranormal? Pick up Interesting Stories for Curious People, the ultimate guide book for a plethora of interesting facts about a whole bunch of several different topics. A quick read packed with information from cover to cover. Here you will find out: How did a Frenchman successfully use a spontaneous combustion defense during a murder trial? How did a German teenager help end the Cold War? Why did some really smart guys think foam houses would be the wave of the future? What is a chupacabra and why are there two of them? Did Cleopatra really die from a snake bite? You'll be glued to the pages of this book reading interesting fact after interesting fact as Interesting Stories for Curious People brings you the in-depth knowledge of some things you may have heard about and always wondered, but now will learn the truth. You'll finally be able to separate fact from fiction and will be surprised to learn that some of the things you've been told, even by your teachers, was just plain wrong! Whether you are a trivia maven or just a person who likes to learn new things, you'll learn something new and find yourself entertained as you discover some of the most fascination criminals, ghost stories, strange habits of historical figures, and just weird things that are a part of our world. So open this book and your mind and see another side of things that you may not know existed.

Interesting Stories for Curious People

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Joel Levy

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Living Free

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