Category: Reference

The original "irreverent jaunt through the catastrophes, cataclysms and outrages that shaped our world" has sold more than 73,000 copies. This updated edition takes us from the Big Bang (it was an explosion, after all) to the turn of the millennium, with more than 10,000 new words and 100 new entries that chronicle the disasters, bad decisions, and downright evil events that have taken place since September 1991 (the last entry, in the first book). With a light but informative tone and a handy timeline of events, this is addictively friendly fare for those who want a different -- and, some mig...
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The History Puzzle

By: Denman, Cherry

Price: $17.63 USD

Publisher: Turner Pub : 1995-01-01

Seller ID: 1570362009-11-19105066

ISBN-13: 9781570362002

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

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The Pessimist's Guide to History: An Irresistible Compendium Of Catastrophes, Barbarities, Massacres And Mayhem From The Big Bang To The New Millennium

By: Flexner, Doris; Flexner, Stuart Berg

Price: $3.54 USD

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks : 2000-06-20

Seller ID: 006095745X-4-23828979

ISBN-13: 9780060957452

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Used: Acceptable

The classic look at the past with a very jaundiced eye-now updated with even more disheartening facts The original irreverent jaunt through the catastrophes, cataclysms and outrages that shaped our world has sold more than 73,000 copies. This updated edition takes us from the Big Bang (it was an explosion, after all) to the turn of the millennium, with more than 10,000 new words and 100 new entries that chronicle the disasters, bad decisions, and downright evil events that have taken place since September 1991 (the last entry in the first book). With a light but informative tone and a handy t...
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TIME Annual 2001

By: The Editors of Time Magazine

Price: $7.61 USD

Publisher: Time, Inc. : 2001-09-25

Seller ID: 1883013747-11-17786212

ISBN-13: 9781883013745

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

Time Annual 2004

By: Editors of Time Magazine

Price: $7.11 USD

Publisher: Time : 2004-03-01

Seller ID: 1931933898-11-17785888

ISBN-13: 9781931933896

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

DESCRIPTION: Relive the momentous year that was as reported by TIME's unparalleled worldwide staff of journalists and photographers. Here, in memorable photographs, informative graphics and maps, and gripping minute-by-minute accounts, is the story of a remarkable year. The TIME Annual 2004 is a comprehensive, highly pictorial review of world events and the most talked about people in the year 2003. It is a collectible record of the year's most interesting, intriguing, tragic and terrific stories and pictures.
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Wedding Anniversaries: From Paper to Diamond

By: Lee, Cookie

Price: $3.53 USD

Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small : 2001-01-01

Seller ID: 1841722065-3-28179256

ISBN-13: 9781841722061

Binding: hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

Cookie Lee explores the symbols that mark each year of marriage, with a modern anniversary list for alternative gift ideas. Exquisite photographs depict the symbols; love poetry or prose goes with each.
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What a Year It Was! 1949

By: Cohn, Beverly

Price: $3.47 USD

Publisher: Mms Pub : 1998-10-01

Seller ID: 0922658137-3-15999880

ISBN-13: 9780922658138

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used: Good

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Category: Reference