Greglon Lee
Together, Bruce Lee and his comrade, friend, and mentor James Yimm Lee changed the world of martial arts forever. During the period known to martial arts aficionados as the Oakland Years (1962-1965), the two men lived and trained together, and ... [... more]
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Steven Kent
With all the whiz, bang, pop, and shimmer of a glowing arcade. The Ultimate History of Video Games reveals everything you ever wanted to know and more about the unforgettable games that changed the world, the visionaries who made them, and ... [... more]
Random House |
Joseph Cummins
The Larger Than Life Characters and Dramatic Events That Changed the World This eye-catching volume combines vivid first-hand accounts of pivotal events in history with authoritative commentary. Revealing startling links among events and people ... [... more]
Random House |
Milton Meltzer
Milton Meltzer is a respected name in children's nonfiction. Among his many honors are five nominations for the National Book Award. Hear that Train Whistle Blow! How the Railroad Changed the World From the very first passenger train to roll down ... [... more]
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Neil Chenoweth
If you want to understand how modern media has changed the world, this is the one book you must read. Rupert Murdoch is the man everyone talks about but no one knows. He's everywhere, a larger-than-life media titan who has spent a lifetime ... [... more]
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Andrea Rains Waggener
She couldn't change the way the world looked at her, so she changed the world.... Ronnie Tremayne is a big girl with big dreams: she wants to be a fashion designer. But as her model-thin mother never fails to remind her, in fashion, image is ... [... more]
Random House |
Buildings That Changed the World
 Needs a Second Edition: I was enthralled in the book. Buildings that Changed the World is a spectacular photographic adventure. For anyone that loves history and architecture it is a fantastic book to look at. Reading, however, is different. The author, [... more]
CDN$28.95
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Simon Winchester
Simon Winchester's many books include The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the World. Each of these has been a New York Times bestseller and has appeared on numerous best and notable ... [... more]
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World
From Amazon.com: You probably enjoy eating codfish, but reading about them? Mark Kurlansky has written a fabulous book--well worth your time--about a fish that probably has mattered more in human history than any other. The cod helped inspire the [... more]
CDN$22.00
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The Harlem Globetrotters: The Team That Changed the World
From Amazon.com: If anyone doubts that the Harlem Globetrotters were incomparable athletes as well as world-class entertainers, this documentary will put them wise. Harlem Globetrotters: The Team that Changed the World features interviews with everyone [... more]
CDN$24.98
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The Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the ...
From Amazon.com: Once upon a time there lived a man who discovered the secrets of the earth. He traveled far and wide, learning about the world below the surface. After years of toil, he created a great map of the underworld and expected to live happily [... more]
CDN$14.95
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Eureka!: Scientific Breakthroughs that Changed the World
Eureka!: Scientific Breakthroughs that Changed the World: This book is a must read for anyone interested in scientific breakthroughs. The drama of sudden insight as experienced by twelve distinct scientists brings the reader closer to these discoveries [... more]
CDN$37.50
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