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A comprehensive look at the rich, classical architectural history of either West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania neighborhood, and biographies of the architects who made it possible. West of the Schuylkill River, what was once Blockley and Kingsessing Townships is now West Philadelphia....

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A collector's guide to meteorites through insight from over 500 color images paired with engaging text.  Meteorites link back to the early stages of the Milky Way galaxy and are the oldest items one can touch, some dating back to...

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Well-known corkscrew collectors and authors, Don Bull and Joe Paradi, uncork the excitement flowing from an array of champagne memorabilia. This detailed book has more than 1260 photographs depicting over 1800 items from around the world, and offers a thorough...

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A meticulous profile of Monet, its stylish designs, and its innovative and enduring company. As one of the oldest costume jewelry companies still in existence, Monet has, for almost 70 years, made jewelry that cannot be surpassed for its quality, craftsmanship,...

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The Greater Washington, D.C., capital region is not only home to some of the best art museums in the world, hundreds of art galleries, non-profit art spaces, alternative art venues, and art organizations, but it also supports one of the...

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With oil, glass, multi-media, metal, and other materials, 100 contemporary artists explore the rich imagery created by the culture, society, history, and environment of the American Mid-Atlantic region. 480+ images display strong, exciting, and passionate works by artists in this...

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Explore facts and theories behind famous, and infamous, paranormal cases and follow these incidents into the world of big-budget movies in Hollywood. Through behind-the-scenes stories and paranormal case documents, compare and analyze evidence behind blockbusters, such as The Amityville Horror,...

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The Amish are people steeped in customs and traditions based on living a simple, quiet existence. Get to know Lancaster County's Amish through amusing and entertaining folk tales and legends. Seven stories highlight how the Amish and other Pennsylvania Dutch...

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From Georgetown to Harpers Ferry, through Hancock, to Cumberland, get an intimate, mile-by-mile look at the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This great resource guide describes in detail the plants and animals, forests, geology, and environmental issues of...

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For many, the Chesapeake Bay has an aura of historical romance and high adventure. Like the great Atlantic Ocean of which it is an extension, the bay also has its dark and treacherous aspect. Marine archaeologist Donald Shomette shares his...

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A detailed look at bridle rosettes of the 19th & 20th centuries. Bridle rosettes–functional objects that stabilized the bridle headstall, beautifully decorated and often imbued with family, political, or social symbols–are “roadmaps of America,” spanning the last 200 years and...

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A visual tour of Southeast Asian religious paintings inspired by Theravada Buddhism, with over 130 color images and explanatory text.  Of all the world's great religions, where art is used to reflect the happenings, teaching, and values of various beliefs, none...

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Take a ghostly road trip to some of the most haunted hotspots in Arizona. Tour the Birdcage Theatre in Tombstone and experience the disembodied footsteps of specter cowboys. Visit the Centennial Hall in Tucson and try not to get pushed...

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Do ghosts exist? Is it possible that certain events can leave a mark on a location and repeat themselves over and over again? In North Carolina the answer is a definite yes! In the mountain town of Asheville, former, long-dead...

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Take a fresh look at Chicago's ghosts, legends, and psychics from the viewpoint of a retired West Chicago criminal investigator and local historian. Read favorite legends as well as little-known stories. Who was the fun-loving, hitchhiking, dance-hall phantom known as...

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Forts, military camps, and military battles have been part of Florida's history since the earliest times. Through 256 images, relive the days when the state's waterways challenged the defensive capabilities of nations seeking to colonize it, including Spain, France, and...

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An informative and accessible pictorial history of the Hopi Indians illustrated with pen and ink drawings by Hopi/Tewa artist Neil David ,Sr. David, who has been called the Hopis' Norman Rockwell, is noted for meticulous detail in his works and...

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The most comprehensive review of the Provincetown Artist Colony to date, this two-volume set is complete with conversations with many artists, including Robert Motherwell, Jack Tworkov, Red Grooms, Raphael Soyer, and Chaim Gross, and nearly 300 images of works by...

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The significant merit and historical importance of vintage folk art fishing lures and tackle have remained largely "undiscovered" by the folk art community. This book will change that. Over 700 striking color photos and fascinating text presents vintage folk art...