Best Historical Sites In Us - April 2024

48 Laws of Power

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

• ASIN: B00X0TKUS0
• ASIN: B00X0TKUS0
• Brand: HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books
• Manufacturer: HighBridge, a Division of Recorded Books

The Best Seat in Second Grade (I Can Read Level 2)

Sam has the best seat in second grade—right next to George Washington, the class pet!Sam brings his hamster buddy on the class field trip to the science museum…but disaster strikes when George jumps from Sam’s pocket into the museum’s Hamster Habitat.“Carter’s expressive watercolor illustrations help bring the kids in room 75 and their furry pet to life,” commented Kirkus.This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

• ASIN: 0060007362
• ASIN: 0060007362
• ISBN: 0060007362
• Brand: Harpercollins
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

Rick Steves Iceland

Hike vast glaciers, marvel at steaming volcanic lakes, and explore the land of the midnight sun: with Rick Steves on your side, Iceland can be yours!Inside Rick Steves Iceland you'll find:Comprehensive coverage for exploring Iceland, whether you've got a long layover in Reykjavík or two weeks to dive into the whole countryRick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favoritesTop sights and hidden gems, from the stunning northern lights to hidden hikes and cozy bookstoresHow to connect with local culture: Soak in the famous Blue Lagoo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631218131
• ASIN: 1631218131
• ISBN: 1631218131
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING TRAVEL MEMOIRWhat happens when an unadventurous adventure writer tries to re-create the original expedition to Machu Picchu?In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search of the truth—except he’d written about adventure far more than he’d actually lived it. In fact, he’d never even slept in a tent.T... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0452297982
• UPC: 884868196811
• ASIN: 0452297982
• ISBN: 9780452297982
• Brand: Plume Books
• Manufacturer: Dutton

The Holy Land for Christian Travelers: An Illustrated Guide to Israel

A trip to the Holy Land is on the bucket list of many Christians. But planning a meaningful trip in a place so filled with significant sites is an imposing task. Most travel guides are not prepared to link the Bible and land in an accurate and meaningful way because they are written for people of all faiths. So how can a Christian traveler prepare a trip that will illuminate God's Word and reveal the Lord's presence? In The Holy Land for Christian Travelers, John A. Beck provides a guide to the Holy Land for Christians with explanations of the biblical significance of important sites. The entr... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0801018927
• ASIN: 0801018927
• ISBN: 0801018927
• Brand: Baker Pub Group/Baker Books
• Manufacturer: Baker Books

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women

A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts Bestseller! Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf Bookclub Selection - May/June 2018"the glowing ghosts of the radium girls haunt us still."―NPR Books The incredible true story of the women who fought America's Undark dangerThe Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark years of the First World War.Meanwhile, hundreds of girls t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 149264935X
• UPC: 760789264313
• ASIN: 149264935X
• ISBN: 9781492649359
• Brand: SOURCEBKS
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks

Mission Paris: A Scavenger Hunt Adventure (Travel Guide For Kids)

Headed to Paris with kids? Want to ensure your young explorers get the most out of their incredible opportunity to experience the City of Light? Then you've come to the right place! Mission Paris takes your young travelers through the famous sights of Paris, engaging them in an exciting scavenger hunt as you explore city landmarks together. Say “au revoir” to a trip filled with the stress of keeping everyone entertained. Instead, say “bonjour!” to a memorable family vacation. Imagine - your kids will be excited to sightsee (yes, even at museums!) as you discover the wonders of Pa... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0989226743
• ASIN: 0989226743
• ISBN: 0989226743
• Brand: Ingramcontent
• Manufacturer: Aragon Books

Rick Steves Pocket Prague

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Prague: City walks and tours: Five detailed self-guided walks, including a walk from the Old Town Square to the Charles Bridge and tours of The Jewish Quarter and Prague CastleRick's strategic advice on what's worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Savor a traditional goulash stew, mingle with locals over a Czech beer, and stay in a romantic hotel in the Little QuarterDay-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your timeA detailed, detacha... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1612384986
• ASIN: 1612384986
• ISBN: 1612384986
• Brand: Steves Rick
• Manufacturer: Rick Steves

About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior

Called “everything a twentieth century war memoir could possibly be” by The New York Times, this national bestseller by Colonel David H. Hackworth presents a vivid and powerful portrait of a life of patriotism.From age fifteen to forty David Hackworth devoted himself to the US Army and fast became a living legend. In 1971, however, he appeared on television to decry the doomed war effort in Vietnam. With About Face, he has written what many Vietnam veterans have called the most important book of their generation.From Korea to Berlin, from the Cuban missile crisis to Vietnam, Hackworth’s ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0671695347
• ASIN: 0671695347
• ISBN: 0671695347
• Brand: Touchstone
• Manufacturer: Touchstone

NIV Study Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter Edition

Dive into a deeper study of God’s Word with the comprehensive NIV Study BibleThe beloved NIV Study Bible features a stunning four-color interior with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations that bring the stories of the Bible to life. The in-depth notes are coded to highlight items of special interest in the areas of character study, archaeology, and personal application. This NIV Bible provides you with just the right amount of study information, placed in in just the right locations, to answer your most pressing questions about God's Word and how it connects to your life ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0310438926
• UPC: 025986438920
• ASIN: 0310438926
• ISBN: 0310438926
• Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
• Manufacturer: Zondervan

The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story

• ASIN: B01G1K1RTA
• ASIN: B01G1K1RTA
• Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

New York Times Bestseller “A soaring and gorgeous American story” (Karen Abbott) from the author of the New York Times bestselling The Girls of Atomic City. The fascinating true story behind the magnificent Gilded Age mansion Biltmore—the largest, grandest residence ever built in the United States.The story of Biltmore spans World Wars, the Jazz Age, the Depression, and generations of the famous Vanderbilt family, and features a captivating cast of real-life characters including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Thomas Wolfe, Teddy Roosevelt, John Singer Sargent, James Whistler, Henry James, and Edi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1476794049
• ASIN: 1476794049
• ISBN: 1476794049
• Brand: TOUCHSTONE
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Fodor's Essential Israel (Full-color Travel Guide)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering trusted advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Israel packs in riches from cherished religious sites to stunning archaeological treasures to spectacular natural wonders. Holy land to Jews, Christians, and Muslims, this is where biblical places like Jerusalem and Galilee come alive. Colorful features in Fodor's Essential Israel help travelers experience all of this and more: awe-inspiring ancient cities, delicious food and wine, and a vibrant contemporary culture.This travel guide includes:· Dozens of full-color... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0147546761
• ASIN: 0147546761
• ISBN: 0147546761
• Manufacturer: Fodor's Travel

Finding Gold in Colorado - Prospector's Edition: A guide to Colorado's casual gold prospecting, mining history and sightseeing

Travel guide book inspired by the gold prospecting origin of Colorado. Includes touring information on all the major towns founded as gold mining camps as well as summaries of each town's origin story. Includes reviews and recommendations on historic districts to visit, mines to tour, driving tours of ghost towns and places to gold pan. Includes information on 16 historic districts, 31 museums, 18 mines, 186 gold panning sites across the state of Colorado. Thoroughly researched to confirm public access to the panning sites (no private property or areas subject to mining claim has been included... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1719553467
• ASIN: 1719553467
• ISBN: 1719553467
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

NIV Study Bible, Large Print, Bonded Leather, Black, Indexed, Red Letter Edition

Note: The print size of the text in the book is 10 point THUMB-INDEXED EDITION The NIV Study Bible is the #1 bestselling study Bible in the world’s most popular modern English Bible translation―the New International Version. This best-loved NIV Study Bible features a stunning four-color interior with full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations. Since its first release in 1985, the Gold Medallion Award-winning NIV Study Bible has become the treasured and trusted companion of over nine million Bible readers. The in-depth notes are coded to highlight notes of special interest in t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 031043758X
• UPC: 025986437589
• ASIN: 031043758X
• ISBN: 031043758X
• Brand: Brand: Zondervan, Paperback(2011)
• Manufacturer: Zondervan

My Best Pop Up Construction Site Book (Board Book)

Welcome to the work zone!My Best Pop-Up Construction Site Book is a large format sturdy, noisy board book that takes young readers on a pop-up surprise journey through a construction site filled with diggers, cranes,

• UPC: 52287985

The Best of Us

In Sullivan's Crossing, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr has created a place where good people, powerful emotions, great humor and a healthy dose of common sense are the key ingredients to a

• UPC: 141630501
• Rating: 4.5

The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012

The story of Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister whose life has been shaped around the recent death of her beloved father in a sawmill accident. While her mother hardens in her grief, Wildflower and her three

• UPC: 53392142

Falcon Guide Rockhounding Oregon : A Guide to the State's Best Rockhounding Sites

This book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or

• UPC: 28982434

Ghost Towns of Montana : A Classic Tour Through the Treasure State's Historical Sites

This book is a return to Montana's past through images of its ghost towns and stories of the people and events that shaped them. Profiles of approximately 39 ghost towns that still exist on the

• UPC: 8200152

Mail Order Bride: The Ripest Tomatoes Are The Best (A Clean Western Historical Romance) - eBook

An overweight woman from Maine decides to become a mail order bride to a farmer in California, because there are no suitors left where she lives. The widower with two children meets her at the

• UPC: 751445235

Travels Into Our Past: America's Living History Museums & Historical Sites - eBook

ANOTHER VENTURE BOUND BOOK!Whether you are seeking a new travel adventure, enjoy immersing yourself in history with a light touch, or are just looking for a good tale, the Andersons' first volume of Travels Into

• UPC: 374141060

The Secret Sense of Wildflower - Southern Historical Fiction, Best Book of 2012 - eBook

Named a Best Book of 2012 by Kirkus Reviews.Small southern towns have few secrets. But when a grieving daughter confronts the local bad boy, she exposes a dark history.Appalachia, 1941. Thirteen-year-old Louisa May "Wildflower" McAllister's

• UPC: 640956067

History of Jersey Island, Pre-History, (Volume 11): Historical Sites and leftover - eBook

History of Jersey, Pre-History. Historical Sites and leftover. A Book on Jersey. In the year of grace 1462, being the third year of the reign of Edward IV, King of England, sir Richard Harliston, vice-admiral

• UPC: 623540065

Catholic Kosovo: A Visitor’s Guide to Her People, Churches, Historical Sites, and Her 1,900 Year Journey - eBook

Experience a lesser known aspect of Kosovo and her people by discovering their Catholic past and present. In this guide, you’ll find locations, visiting hours, driving instructions, Mass and Feast Day schedules for 33 of

• UPC: 468058875