Guide to the Battle of Shiloh

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[text: Giorgio Agnese, Maurizio Re

One of the most fascinating regions of Africa, the land that saw the rise and fall of the longest and most enigmatic of the Mediterranean civilizations, Egypt is full of landscapes of breathtaking beauty and artistic masterpieces, from the pyramids of Giza to the Valley of the Kings, from the Temple of Philae to Abu Simbel. Thrilling images combined with original text describe the myriad facets of a colorful and surprising land which the Ancients appropriately called "The Red and the Black," evoking the sharp contrast between the red of the scorching desert wastes and the black silt left by the flooding Nile. Within the pages of this book is an enthralling journey through a country with enduring appeal, savoring the complexity, mystery, and formidable wealth of the land of the pharaohs.

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Mark Sceruman and Mark Moran

*Weird Civil War* delves into the peculiar history and ghastly legacy of the bloodiest period in American history, featuring the era's most gripping tragic tales, fascinating facts, spooky scenarios, and eccentric characters. This brand-new volume—which compiles the most compelling Civil War stories from the bestselling Weird series—will excite precocious history students, Civil War buffs, and the multitude of Americans-young and old-with historical ties to the Confederate and Union armies.

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Martin B. Withers and David Hosking

"Wildlife of East Africa covers the main parks and reserves of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, plus surrounding countries; 475 common species of bird, mammal, snake, lizard, insect, tree, and flower - from ostriches to elephants, leopards to lions, baboons to gorillas, chameleons to crocodiles, acacias to aloes; full color photographs and detailed entries describing each species; written and illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in East Africa for more than 20 years; tips on wildlife photography, techniques, and codes of conduct; and a map showing the region's major national parks."--BOOK JACKET.

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John Baldwin

Exploring Scotland's Heritage provides an up-to-date and authoritative introduction to the rich archaeological heritage of the country, tracing human impressions on the landscape from WW2 relics back to the earliest days of settlement.