CRISIS IN GREECE -- This fascinating collection of photos shows violent riots in Athens during the worst economic crisis in Greece since the end of World War II.In 2012, the economy of Greece began a deep decline. This financial crisis caused the government in Athens to impose strict austerity measures in hopes of stopping the crisis. However, the legislative actions, which were pushed hard by the IMF and leaders of other EU countries -- especially Germany -- caused tremendous hardships and upheaval to Greece, especially the poorest of its people.As a result, peaceful demonstrations quickly turned into wide-spread rioting, as police used harsh measures to break up the demonstrators. Hundreds of innocent citizens were injured, some killed, and thousands of people were reduced to living in poverty.Today, just a couple of years since the crisis began, some civil stability and economic recovery is beginning to be felt. But much is still needed to remedy the situation and bring full recovery.
BEST LOVED PRESIDENTS: This is a fabulous collection of official, candid and personal photos of America's best loved presidents. From George Washington to George Bush, from Abraham Lincoln to Lyndon Johnson, this book provides closeup views of presidents with their families, pets and during leisure times. It also reveals some of the most intimate moments, both humorous and tragic, in the lives of our presidents. You also get bonus content -- this book contains a special section of historical photographs of 'Old Glory, ' our American flag, from its creation to being placed on the surface of the moon.
BEST LOVED PRESIDENTS: This is a fabulous collection of official, candid and personal photos of America's best loved presidents. From George Washington to George Bush, from Abraham Lincoln to Lyndon Johnson, this book provides closeup views of presidents with their families, pets and during leisure times. It also reveals some of the most intimate moments, both humorous and tragic, in the lives of our presidents. You also get bonus content -- this book contains a special section of historical photographs of 'Old Glory,' our American flag, from its creation to being placed on the surface of the moon.
GUITARS ILLUSTRATED In Black & White -- A Player's Guide to the Guitar: This new book about the guitar is a fabulous resource for people who play or simply enjoy hearing this highly popular stringed instrument. The book describes the basic elements of the guitar in easy-to-understand language, and it is filled with marvelous photos of guitar players and their guitars.
SMALL CABIN LIVING: If you enjoy the great outdoors -- hiking, camping, boating, fishing, hunting, and being close to nature -- maybe you should invest in a little plot of land and build a small yet comfortable shelter. The log cabin has been a symbol of humble origins in US politics since the early 19th century. Seven United States Presidents were born in log cabins, including Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, and James Buchanan. Although William Henry Harrison was not one of them, he and the Whigs during the 1840 presidential election were the first to use a log cabin as a symbol to show North Americans that he was a man of the people. Other candidates followed Harrison's example, making the idea of a log cabin-and, more generally, a non-wealthy background-a recurring theme in campaign biographies. We trust the wonderful photos in this book will inspire you to build your own small cabin in the woods.
The whitetail deer is a medium-sized deer native to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia. In the Americas, it is the most widely distributed wild ungulate. In North America, the species is widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains, but elsewhere, it is mostly replaced by the black-tailed or mule deer. In western North America, it is found in aspen park lands and deciduous river bottom lands within the central and northern Great Plains, and in mixed deciduous riparian corridors, river valley bottom lands, and lower foothills of the northern Rocky Mountain regions from South Dakota and Wyoming to southeastern British Columbia, including the Montana Valley and Foothill grasslands. This book portrays the whitetail deer as an American game animal highly sought after and respected.
WAR DOGS: Dogs in warfare have a long history starting in ancient times. From 'war dogs' trained in combat to their use as scouts, sentries and trackers, their uses have been varied and some continue to exist in modern military usage. This book portrays war dogs used in modern times, primarily by United States military services.
APOLLO 11: Man On the Moon: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." That sentence, uttered by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong from the surface of the moon 45 years ago, signaled the dawn of a new age. July 20, 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the epic Apollo 11 flight that landed the first humans on the moon and safely returned them to Earth. Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched from Florida on July 16, 1969. Armstrong and Aldrin ventured out onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. The two men spent 21.5 hours on the moon before taking off from the lunar surface to meet up with Collins in the command module and fly back to Earth. NASA astronauts returned to the surface of the moon on multiple missions; however, no human has touched down on the natural satellite's surface since 1972.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF LESBOS is a marvelous photo book with 44 evocative pictures of Greek life -- its people, their village and sea-side lives -- on Greece's third largest island, Lesbos, which is also called Mytilene.These are original images -- not typical "picture-postcard" shots. These photos were all taken during one summer's holiday. They are authentic, documentary-style photographs about the real and varied lives of the people on the beautiful island of Lesbos.
NEW ORLEANS IN BLACK & WHITE: This album is a fascinating collection of historical, archival-like photographs of New Orleans. It shows scenes of the city's diverse character: the activities of its people, their energy and their art. From street performers to jazz musicians, from outrageous exhibitionists to ordinary town folks, these pictures -- spanning decades of New Orleans' contrasting lifestyles -- capture the very nature and flavor of the Big Easy.
BONNIE & CLYDE: Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 - May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut Barrow (March 24, 1909 - May 23, 1934) were American outlaws and robbers from the Dallas area who traveled the central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. At times, the gang included Buck Barrow, Blanche Barrow, Raymond Hamilton, W. D. Jones, Joe Palmer, Ralph Fults, and Henry Methvin. Their exploits captured the attention of the American public during the "public enemy era" between 1931 and 1934. Though known today for his dozen-or-so bank robberies, Barrow preferred to rob small stores or rural gas stations. The gang is believed to have killed at least nine police officers and several civilians. The couple were eventually ambushed and killed in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, by law officers. Their reputation was revived and cemented in American pop folklore by Arthur Penn's 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, which starred Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty as the pair.
MOONSHINER: This new book provides a fascinating collection of old photographs taken when moonshiners made alcohol for human consumption, mostly in the rural South of the United States. Moonshine, white lightning, mountain dew, hooch, and white whiskey are terms used to describe the high-proof distilled spirits, generally produced illicitly. Moonshine is typically made with corn mash as the main ingredient. The word "moonshine" is believed to derive from the term "moonrakers" used for early English smugglers and the clandestine (i.e., by the light of the moon) nature of the operations of illegal Appalachian distillers who produced and distributed whiskey. The distillation was done at night to avoid discovery. The pictures in this book make important contributions to the history of American culture.
AMERICAN HOT RODS: The dream of many boys in America is to find and fix up an old automobile and turn it into a hot rod. Once upon a time, it was possible to pick up an old beater, invest a modest amount of money to soup it up and create a classic ride. Then cruise around town so all the girls could look you over. Today, big boys spend big bucks to make their automotive dreams come true. Just check out the pictures in this wonderful photo album to see a terrific collection of American beauties!
STRAIGHT ARROW's Manual of Indian Lore, Book 2: If you were a kid growing up in the 1950s, you may remember the Indian character, Straight Arrow. This fictitious character was the hero of a children's radio show and comic books. Straight Arrow was also the spokes-persona for National Biscuit Company's breakfast cereal, Shredded Wheat. During the early 1950s, Straight Arrow's popular ""Injun-Uity Manual"" --collectible cards with his ""secrets of Indian lore and know-how"" -- were delivered to kids in boxes of Shredded Wheat. This new book is a reprinted collection of Straight Arrow's informative cards, presented in two volumes: Book 1 and Book 2. We hope you will enjoy these new books containing Straight Arrow's timeless advice for kids of all ages.
HELLS ANGELS -- The photos in this book depict America's most notorious motorcycle club. Numerous police and intelligence agencies classify the Hells Angels as one of the "big four" motorcycle gangs, along with the Pagans, Outlaws, and Bandidos, and contend that members carry out widespread violent crimes, drug dealing, trafficking in stolen goods and extortion and are involved in the prostitution industry. Members of the organization have continuously asserted that they are only a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who have joined to ride motorcycles together, to organize social events such as group road trips, fundraisers, parties, and motorcycle rallies. This album of photos shows the many sides of its members and their activities.
DUCKS & DECOYS: If it looks like a duck, and if it walks like a duck, and if it quacks like a duck ... then it's a duck! But if it doesn't walk or quack or fly, then it's probably a duck decoy. Whether used for hunting or just collecting, duck decoys have become increasingly viewed as an important form of North American folk art. Since the 1960s, numerous collectors' organizations have been created, specialist books and magazines published, with specialist dealers, and special interest shows around the US and Canada. Record prices have been paid for duck decoys. The current world record was set when two decoys (Canada goose and a preening pintail drake) were sold for $1.13 million each on September 19, 2007. The decoys were part of a private sale of 31 decoys for $7.5 million. Enjoy looking at the beautiful photos of ducks and decoys in this book. Enjoy collecting duck decoys, too.
MOVIE MONSTERS: This book depicts wonderfully scary pictures of film monsters. A monster movie, creature feature, or giant monster film revolves around innocent civilians and emergency services struggling to stay alive in assaults against giant monsters.The film may also belong to the horror, fantasy or science fiction genre. In most cases it is applied to films that feature oversized monsters. Monster movies originated with adaptations of horror folklore and literature. In Japanese cinema, such monsters are referred to as Kaiju.Typically, movie monsters differ from more traditional antagonists in that many exist due to circumstances beyond their control; their actions not entirely based on choice, potentially making them objects of empathy to film viewers.You are sure to enjoy the pictures in this photo book.
MOTHERS WE LOVE: This is a sensitive and inspiring collection of photographs of the one person we love and admire the most -- our mother. The images in this book show women from young mothers to grandmothers. Whether she is a struggling, single mom or is surrounded by a large and loving family, mothers are the women who mean so much to us. These marvelous pictures portray mothers in different stages of their lives, with the various emotions they encounter daily. This book will make a perfect gift for your mother.
BOW HUNTING ILLUSTRATED: Bow hunting is the practice of hunting game animals by archery. Arrows, bows and sights are commonly of the more modern varieties. However, all effective variations, including crossbows and wooden bows launching wooden arrows with stone points, are used. Big game hunting requires a draw weight of 35+ lbs. For larger game such as elk or moose, 50+ lbs. is suggested. Most male American archers can draw a bow rated at 50-60 lbs, most women 30 --40 lbs. Lighter arrows, other things being equal, will give a higher speed and a flatter trajectory. Arrows with mass more than 900 grains (58 g) carry more momentum, and penetrate better in large animals, so might be the bow hunter's choice when hunting these animals. The photos in this book portray this popular outdoor activity.
STRAIGHT ARROW's Manual of Indian Lore, Book 1: If you were a kid growing up in the 1950s, you may remember the Indian character, Straight Arrow. This fictitious character was the hero of a children's radio show and comic books. Straight Arrow was also the spokes-persona for National Biscuit Company's breakfast cereal, Shredded Wheat. During the early 1950s, Straight Arrow's popular ""Injun-Uity Manual"" --collectible cards with his ""secrets of Indian lore and know-how"" -- were delivered to kids in boxes of Shredded Wheat. This new book is a reprinted collection of Straight Arrow's informative cards, presented in two volumes: Book 1 and Book 2. We hope you will enjoy these new books containing Straight Arrow's timeless advice for kids of all ages.
MOTHERS WE LOVE: This is a sensitive and inspiring collection of photographs of the one person we love and admire the most -- our mother. The images in this book show women from young mothers to grandmothers. Whether she is a struggling, single mom or is surrounded by a large and loving family, mothers are the women who mean so much to us. These marvelous pictures portray mothers in different stages of their lives, with the various emotions they encounter daily. This book will make a perfect gift for your mother.
CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE U.S. -- History of an American Movement: This is a fascinating photo album of the American Civil Rights Movement, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2014. This volume takes you from the time of the horrendous bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, resulting in the deaths of four little girls, to the "I have a dream" speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The pictures in this book -- some violent, others heart-warming -- culminate with President Lyndon B. Johnson victoriously signing his historic Voting Rights Act.
NELSON MANDELA, A Long Walk to Freedom: This inspirational album is a collection of historically important photographs of Nelson Mandela, with his own poignant sayings about living through life's many challenges. This book belongs on the shelf of everybody -- man, woman and child -- who believes in humankind's right to freedom.
STEAMPUNK -- This album is brimming full of photos of the ultimate in Steampunk fashion, accessories, gadgets, jewelry, weapons and vehicles. Whether you're a Steampunk participnt and/or fan, this book provides an eyeful of wonderfully amazing Steampunk stuff.
ELVIS PRESLEY: Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll," or simply, "the King."Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and when he was 13 years old, he and his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. His music career began there in 1954, when he recorded a song at Sun Records. Presley was an early popularizer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States.
SHAKESPEARE ILLUSTRATED: Here is a captivating collection of classic paintings which depict scenes from many of the Bard's masterworks. In addition to the fine pictures, this book provides readers with important biographical information of the 13 prominent artists whose works are shown. Paintings illustrate Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Henry VIII, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and others.
SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS ILLUSTRATED: Here is a captivating collection of classic paintings which depict scenes from many of the Bard's masterworks. In addition to the fine pictures, this book provides readers with important biographical information of the 13 prominent artists whose works are shown. The paintings herein illustrate Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Henry VIII, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and others.
Gem hunting can be like playing the geological lottery. You may spend hours performing backbreaking work and pay fees for access to mine tailings only to find a few semiprecious stones that aren't worth much. Another person may randomly reach into a pile of dirt and pull out a diamond worth thousands of dollars. Looking for interesting gems and crystals can be a rewarding hobby, even if you don't hit the jackpot. Many recreational gem hunters enjoy spending time outdoors, learning about geology and hanging out with their gem-hunting friends. Whether you're new to gem hunting or a seasoned pro, this new book provides in-depth information on some of the Earth's most sought after precious and semi-precious gemstones.
ORGANIC ANTHOLOGY offers readers a delightful collection of information-rich articles originally published in the online magazine, Organic Buzz. This book's content covers a wide range of organic and natural topics, including business, food, gardening, agriculture and the environment. Organic Anthology takes you on journeys across the United States, from New York, North Carolina and Illinois, to Washington, Oregon and California; it also takes you on international treks to Australia, England, Greece, Denmark and China. Stories in this book come from Organic Buzz Magazine, the voice of the global organic community, which presents the best of the organic press.
CAMPUS GREEN: Today, many colleges are integrating environmentaL studies into their curricula. For example, institutions of higher education as far-flung from each other as the University of Montevallo in Alabama, the University of Arizona in Tucson, and Yale University in New Haven, Conn., now offer environmental courses for their students. They are also advancing the state of sustainability on their campuses with realized projects and plans for committed progress in sustainability. This unique vehicle, CAMPUS GREEN, is a new publication dedicated to reporting news and information about environmental programs and sustainability projects at green colleges.
WOODSTOCK 1969 -- The most iconic music festival of the 20th Century was held in August 1969 on a farm in upstate New York. It was called Woodstock. This photo album features the most dramatic and memorable pictures from that event. The three days of the festival saw nearly 300,000 people attend. Although torrential rains created a muddy mess, the event was deemed a success musically and spiritually by the musicians and audience members, if not a success financially for its investors.
DUCKS & DECOYS: If it looks like a duck, and if it walks like a duck, and if it quacks like a duck ... then it's a duck! But if it doesn't walk or quack or fly, then it's probably a duck decoy. Whether used for hunting or just collecting, duck decoys have become increasingly viewed as an important form of North American folk art. Since the 1960s, numerous collectors' organizations have been created, specialist books and magazines published, with specialist dealers, and special interest shows around the US and Canada. Record prices have been paid for duck decoys. The current world record was set when two decoys (Canada goose and a preening pintail drake) were sold for $1.13 million each on September 19, 2007. The decoys were part of a private sale of 31 decoys for $7.5 million. Enjoy looking at the beautiful photos of ducks and decoys in this book. Enjoy collecting duck decoys, too.
APOLLO 11: Man On the Moon: "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." That sentence, uttered by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong from the surface of the moon 45 years ago, signaled the dawn of a new age. July 20, 2014 marks the 45th anniversary of the epic Apollo 11 flight that landed the first humans on the moon and safely returned them to Earth. Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins launched from Florida on July 16, 1969. Armstrong and Aldrin ventured out onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. The two men spent 21.5 hours on the moon before taking off from the lunar surface to meet up with Collins in the command module and fly back to Earth. NASA astronauts returned to the surface of the moon on multiple missions; however, no human has touched down on the natural satellite's surface since 1972.
SHAKESPEARE ILLUSTRATED: Here is a captivating collection of classic paintings which depict scenes from many of the Bard's masterworks. In addition to the fine pictures, this book provides readers with important biographical information of the 13 prominent artists whose works are shown. Paintings illustrate Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Henry VIII, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merry Wives of Windsor, and others.
This book depicts a bevy of beautiful girls with tattoos. Tattoo enthusiasts refer to tattoos as "ink", "pieces", "skin art", "tattoo art", "tats", or "work"; to the creators as "tattoo artists", "tattooers", or "tattooists"; and to places where they work as "tattoo shops", "tattoo studios", or "tattoo parlors". Sit back and enjoy this collection of fantastic pictures of young women showing off their skin art.
The whitetail deer is a medium-sized deer native to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America as far south as Peru and Bolivia. In the Americas, it is the most widely distributed wild ungulate. In North America, the species is widely distributed east of the Rocky Mountains, but elsewhere, it is mostly replaced by the black-tailed or mule deer. In western North America, it is found in aspen park lands and deciduous river bottom lands within the central and northern Great Plains, and in mixed deciduous riparian corridors, river valley bottom lands, and lower foothills of the northern Rocky Mountain regions from South Dakota and Wyoming to southeastern British Columbia, including the Montana Valley and Foothill grasslands. This book portrays the whitetail deer as an American game animal highly sought after and respected.
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