Charles King
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At midnight, December 31, 1925, citizens of the newly proclaimed Turkish Republic celebrated the New Year. For the first time ever, they had agreed to use a nationally unified calendar and clock.
Yet in Istanbul-an ancient crossroads and Turkey's largest city-people were looking toward an uncertain future. Never purely Turkish, Istanbul was home to generations of Greeks, Armenians, and Jews, as well as Muslims. It welcomed White Russian nobles ousted...
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The Caucasus Mountains rise at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East. A land of astonishing natural beauty and a dizzying array of ancient cultures, the Caucasus for most of the twentieth century lay inside the Soviet Union, before movements of national liberation created newly independent countries and sparked the devastating war in Chechnya. Charles King reveals how tsars, highlanders, revolutionaries, and adventurers have contributed...
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"A dazzling group portrait of Franz Boas, the founder of cultural anthropology, and his circle of women scientists, who upended American notions of race, gender, and sexuality in the 1920s and 1930s--a sweeping chronicle of how our society began to question the basic ways we understand other cultures and ourselves."--Publisher's description.
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2021.
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279 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color portraits, color illustrations ; 21 cm
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"In 2005, Dana Canedy's fianč, First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, began to write what would become a two-hundred-page journal for his son in case he did not make it home from the war in Iraq. He was killed by a roadside bomb on October 14, 2006. His son, Jordan, was seven months old. Inspired by his example, Dana was determined to preserve his memory for their son. A Journal for Jordan is a mother's fiercely honest letter to her child about the...
11) Blue bayou
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[2021]
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1 videodisc (117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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As a Korean-American man raised in the Louisiana bayou works hard to make a life for his family, he must confront the ghosts of his past as he discovers that he could be deported from the only country he has ever called home.
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Do you know what amazing defence mechanism the horned toad lizard has? Can you guess which film was inspired by a trip to the Komodo islands to study lizards? What happens to those who kill a lizard, according to an ancient Aboriginal Australian belief? And which species of lizard is the fastest on the planet? Find out as Charles King talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about lizards. With a wide range of subjects covered from fascinating...
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What was the name of Led Zeppelin's airplane and how was it customised for the band? Why is there no 'a' in 'Led'? What led to the death of John Bonham? What has J.R.R. Tolkien got to do with the band? And which Japanese city awarded the band with a medal after they played a benefit gig there?
In this fantastic audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than one hundred facts about Led Zeppelin, one of the most highly respected rock bands in history....
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Are you interested in finding out more about the wonderful country of Germany? Perhaps you live there and want to learn some interesting facts about your home? Or, maybe you are planning a trip to Germany and are considering which attractions and festivals to visit?
In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about Germany. Separated into sections such as the country's history, people,...
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Which cheese do you think is the most expensive in the world? How large was the wheel of Cheddar given to Queen Victoria as a wedding present? And what cheese did Napoleon enjoy most as his army swept through Europe? Narrator Charles King answers these questions and more as he talks us through 101 Amazing Facts about Cheese. Whether you're an experienced cheese buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you're simply interested...
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How much do you know about Russia? Whether you're a citizen of the world's largest country or are simply interested in visiting one day, listen to this fascinating audiobook as narrator Charles King talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about the spiritual home of vodka, caviar and Tetris. From information about the country's history, cities and landmarks to some of her most famous citizens, this audiobook is perfect for both real and armchair...
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Do you know which year most historians agree saw the very first tank partake in battle? Which country first used the combined might of tanks and air power? What percentage of Germany's Afrika Korps tanks had been destroyed by the end of the campaign? And which tank was nicknamed Queen of the Desert?
In this fascinating audiobook, Charles King talks us through more than one hundred amazing facts about tanks, including chapters about their history,...
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In this amazing Audiobook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of France. Separated into sections such as its geography, its people, famous French figures and many more you will find some fascinating information inside!. Whether you are planning on visiting France, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful country, this is an excellent addition to your Audiobook library.
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How much of the earth's surface do you think is volcanic in its origin? Have you any idea of the difference between a shield volcano and a stratovolcano? And do you know which ten eruptions were the largest in human history? Join Charles King as he talks us through all of these things and more and discover 101 amazing facts about Volcanos. Whether you're studying the subject at school or are simply interested to find out more about one of nature's...