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All the makings of your favorite adventure story -- drama, intrigue, promise, love, hope, and heartache spanning two thousand years ... and YOU are a part of it! Timeless: A History of the Catholic Church is a fresh retelling of the history of the Church. In this easy-to-read, not-your-average history book, Steve Weidenkopf introduces you to the vivid, dynamic story of God's work in the world since Pentecost. Along the way, you will meet the weird,...

Volume C tells the story of America from 1865 to 1932, including the challenges of westward expansion and industrialization..

Volume D tells the story of America from 1929 to the present day, including the transformations of the New Deal, the trials of two world wars, the American experience during the Cold War, the struggles of the Civil Rights movement, and the complex challenges facing the United States in the 21st century.

The Great Northern opened up the Dakotas, Montana, Idaho, the dramatic Cascade Mountains of Washington and the Continental Divide at Marias Pass. President James J. Hill intended the Great Northern to be a freight-hauling road, but tourists riding on the GN's premier passenger train, The Empire Builder, were delighted by the prairie, the farmland, the Big Sky Country, the mountains and Glacier National Park. The G.N.'s reputation grew. Today, Amtrak's...

"Combining reflective storytelling with exquisite photography, this book invites readers into the deeply personal journeys of thirty-three dancers from around the world, tracing their different paths within the world of ballet and portraying the many ways a life in dance can unfold"-- Provided by publisher. "Portraits of dancers rendered through reflective storytelling and exquisite photography, illustrating the varieties of individual paths within...

Learn why the Reconstruction was such a significant chapter in the history of civil rights in the United States, and the great effort it took to transform the south and free the slaves. Publisher's description.

"This in-depth history of our nation's 46 presidents is now fully revised and updated to include Donald Trump's eventful term in office, Joe Biden's presidency, and the results of the 2024 presidential election. The Presidents Fact Book is the complete compendium of all things presidential and a sweeping survey of American history through the biography of every president from George Washington to the current president. Organized chronologically by...

This is the story of American pioneers who became self taught engineers and created America's greatest public works project, opening trade and immigration from New York City to the western frontier.

Enslavement existed as a legal institution in the United States beginning in colonial times. During and after the American Revolution, things began to change. See what events took place, who was involved, and what life was like for enslaved people.