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Underworld Races & Classes is the essential underworld reference book for advanced players and GMs of the 5th edition of the world s most popular roleplaying game. It contains new races and subraces, expands upon the lore of fan-favorites like the drow, and brings back a sense of excitement and exploration to subterranean realms. Use this book to play new underworld races like blood-sucking humanoid bats, bizarre deep-sea creatures that see the world...
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“The Conservation of Races” is a collection of essays by W. E. B. Du Bois, was first published in 1897. The book discusses the relationship between race and culture and argues that the preservation of cultural diversity is important for the survival of humanity. Du Bois contends that racism is not only a moral issue but also a scientific one and that the scientific study of race can lead to a better understanding of human nature. The book also...
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Each chapter could include anecdotes, historical accounts, and visual representations to provide readers with a vivid and comprehensive understanding of Roman entertainment. The book aims to capture the multifaceted nature of these spectacles and their significance in the cultural tapestry of ancient Rome.
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As one of the few archaeologists to excavate Cahokia Mounds, did McAdams uncover conclusive proof of the identity of the Mound-Builders?
In 1887, Illinois archaeologist William D. McAdams (1834-1895), published "Records of Ancient Races in the Mississippi Valley."
In his conclusion, McAdams writes:
"From the ancient pictographs, symbolic devices, emblems and rude signs of the Mound-Builders we have one feeble clue by which at this late date to...
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This Uncle Santa adventure takes place in a little town in the northeastern corner of Montana called Wolf Point, where Uncle Santa and Mrs. Claus live. Wolf Point hosts the Wild Horse Stampede every July, and this year, Uncle Santa and Mrs. Claus help with the Stick Reindeer Races.
Ryleigh is a two-year-old little girl who loves her "HoHo" as she affectionately calls Uncle Santa. She enters the stick reindeer race with her friends. The kids all...
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Pets in Paradise volume 9
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Lose something? Train your dog to find it with his noise in a scent detection workshop that will show you all the ins and outs of sniffing. Discover everything you need to know to own a horse, from feeding, grooming, medical, and behavior. Off to the races - that is the 'wiener dog race' watch how fast they will run for bacon!
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Middle Ages around the World volume 18
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In the Middle Ages, fictional travel writing became more influential than real accounts. Discover The Travels of Sir John Mandeville, a hugely impactful work written by a man who never left home. Follow the route and details of his invented travels, drawn from other books. See how his descriptions of nonexistent creatures contributed to the cruelty and exploitation of the later Age of Discovery.
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Go the distance-a triathlon training guide for athletes
Maybe you love to run, swam competitively in high school, or enjoy riding your bike. Perhaps you're looking for a fun, new athletic challenge? Whatever the case is, you're in the right place. Athlete to Triathlete delivers the ultimate triathlon training plan for Sprint and Olympic races to help you gain the fitness and confidence to complete your first race-and enjoy doing it.
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"The uncivilized races of men in all countries of the world; vol. 2 of 2" by J. G. Wood. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers...
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Excerpt: "In the portrait of the Feegeean you will expect something frightfully hideous,-knowing, as you already do, that he is an eater of human flesh,-a man of gigantic stature, swarthy skin, bloodshot eyes, gaunt, bony jaws, and terrific aspect. You will expect this man to be described as being naked,-or only with the skin of a wild beast upon his shoulders,-building no house, manufacturing no household or other utensils, and armed with a huge...
13) La vraie vie va
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Après sa rupture avec Sylvain et le décès de son épouse, par amour pour ses deux enfants et épaulé par Georges, son collègue de travail, qui l'aime en silence depuis toujours, Jérme refait surface. Il finit à son tour par tomber amoureux de Georges. Ils décident de vivre au grand jour leur relation et Jérme fait son coming out auprès de sa famille. Mais l'avenir radieux, tel qu'ils se l'imaginent, sera-t-il au rendez-vous ? L'intolérance...
14) De l'autre cté
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Jérme et Georges forment un couple et vivent ensemble depuis plus de vingt ans. Pour la troisième fois, ils se rendent à San Francisco o leurs enfants se sont installés. Enfin, à leur grande surprise, un éditeur américain accepte de publier le premier roman de Georges. Cette opportunité les entraîne dans une aventure éditoriale qui ne manquera pas d'ébranler leur sérénité.
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Jérme et Justine, trentenaires et parents heureux, sont en vacances avec leur fils Léo âgé de quatre ans. Au cours de ce séjour, Jérme se laisse séduire par le jeune Sylvain et, contre toute attente, cède dès sa première tentative. S'ensuit une semaine chaotique entre eux, puis une relation toxique de sept mois, à mille kilomètres l'un de l'autre. Entre soubresauts et coups de théâtre, commence alors une période tourmentée, qui exige...
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Discover the scientific revolution of Charles Darwin in "On the Origin of Species by Natural Selection"! Delve into the intricacies of the evolutionary theory where Darwin presents his innovative vision of species' origins. Through rigorous and captivating analysis, he unveils how natural selection shapes the diversity of the living world. This indispensable work challenges the beliefs of its time and continues to influence our understanding of the...
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"Hold on to your chili dogs, Sonic fans! The Metal Virus is gone, but things aren't back to normal. Omega is damaged, and his allies turn to Team Sonic for help. The only way to rebuild him is to trade parts with a mysterious champion Chao racer, so it's off to the races for Cream, Cheese, Amy, and Rouge! They'll have to keep up their winning streak or surrender Cheese to Clutch's evil...clutches! Meanwhile, Sonic and Tails are being watched by a...
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