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Notorious for his widely publicized bank and train robberies, Jesse James will forever be known as the American outlaw and gang leader. James began his infamous career during the Civil War, as part of a group of Confederate guerrilla fighters in his native state of Missouri. But as the war ended, James turned his life toward crime and soon became a man on the run from the law. Joined by his older brother, Frank, and another set of brothers,...
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Examines the history of Gospel music as a unique American art form. Describes the foundations of Gospel music beginning with the spirituals of African slaves and traces its development through the Christian church and popular music. Highlights the influences of other genres such as jazz and blues.
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The Spanish Inquisition, which began in the late 1400s, is one of historys most potent examples of religious and cultural persecution. During the Inquisition trials, tens of thousands of non-Christians, notably Jews and Muslims, were tried for alleged crimes against the Catholic Church. These trials involved interrogation, imprisonment, and sometimes torture and execution, destroying families and communities across Spain that had once peacefully co-existed....
11) Zombies
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To capitalize on the fascination teens have with all kinds of monsters, from the mythological to the could-be-real varieties. Books in this series should include lots of stories and personal accounts.
17) Pearl Harbor
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December 7, 1941 was, in the words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, "a day which will live in infamy." On that date the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a surprise attack on the American military bases at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. It was the first assault on American-held territory in a conflict that was already underway in Europe -- a conflict that would soon become World War II, the most terrible war in history. America's entry into the war in...
18) Giants
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Presents the mysths, religious legends, folktales and history of giants.
19) Jennifer Lopez
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A biography of Jennifer Lopez, whose talent and determination have led to her success as an actress, singer, and dancer.
20) The mummy
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This book describes the celebrity status of the Mummy, from 1932 to the 1990s.
The discovery of King Tut's tomb and rumors of a deadly curse ignited the public imagination and its long-standing fears of the living dead. One result was the 1932 film The Mummy and Boris Karloff's eerie portrayal. The movie has often been imitated, but it remains a classic in film horror.