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Are you tired of
reading that latest novel that seems to have the same recycled
plot as the last one? If so, it is time to check out some
excellent true stories that will captivate you more than any
work of fiction. From the adventures of Vegas-winning MIT
students, to spectacular stories of survival, and heartwarming
tales of dogs and cats, there is a book to fit your taste.
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Best Bets
Have you ever dreamed about winning it big in Vegas or being
the World Series of Poker champion? Read stories about
people who have done these things and more! |
Cat Tales
Cats have been our companions all the way back to the days of
Ancient Egypt. Learn more about these felines and their
ongoing relationship with their humans. |
Civil War Stories
From the first shots at Fort Sumter through the Battle of
Gettysburg, to the surrender of General Lee at Appomattox,
relive this pivotal time in American history with these
great books. |
Corporate America
Read about the fall of Enron, the rise of Microsoft, the struggles
at Disney, and more in this series of books on the big businesses of
America. |
Day at the Races
No, this is not the Marx Brothers. Instead it is stories of
the great horses, riders, and races that have made horse racing so
famous. |
Dog Tales
Read all about man's best friend in this selection of books about
the enduring relationship between canines and their masters. |
Food Memoirs
From Baklava, to Pig Tails 'n Breadfruit, and Garlic and Sapphires,
read the stories of mouth-watering recipes and the cooks who dish
them out. |
Food Writing
Learn the history of salt, spices, and the Emperors of Chocolate in
this selection of books that will make you wish for an early dinner. |
Micro Histories
Learn how the zipper changed the way we dress, why the number zero
was banned, and even the history of the noble pencil in this
collection of unusual histories. |
Modern War Stories
Trace the heartache, struggle, and great courage found on
the modern battlefields of Iraq, Somalia, Afghanistan and
beyond. Read the stories of soldiers, spies, and those
innocents caught in the crossfire. |
Outdoor Adventures
Travel the Sahara, climb to the roof of the world, and
survive deep sea shark encounters all without stepping
outside your backyard by reading the tales of those who have
been to the extreme places on Earth. |
Play Ball
Swing into America's pastime with this collection of stories
featuring baseball's greatest sluggers, crafty managers, and even
those on the shadowy side of the game. |
Stormy Weather
Chase a tornado, feel the shock of an erupting volcano, and ride
the high seas in the midst of a hurricane, all without leaving the
comfort of your own armchair. |
Travel America
Rediscover this great land with true stories stretching from Key
West, through the Appalachians, across the Great Plains and into the
heart of Alaska. |
World Travel
From Australia to North Africa and up to England, let this list
of books be your passport to the great cultures and places of the
world. |
World War Two Stories
Relieve the world's greatest conflict though this collection of
stories tracing the history of the Second World War from the
battlefields of Europe, to the steamy Pacific Theater, and the daily
struggle of the GI. |
