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Tired of living on a failing farm and suffering oppressive poverty, bored housewife Dellarobia Turnbow, on the way to meet a potential lover, is detoured by a miraculous event on the Appalachian mountainside that ignites a media and religious firestorm that changes her life forever.
2) The encyclopedia of the weird and wonderful: curious and incredible facts that will blow your mind
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"Take an astonishing, amusing, and charmingly unconventional tour through the curious everyday lives of humans past.
No need to spend the day at an archaeological dig when you can simply make a cup of tea, clamber into your comfiest chair, and settle in with The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful, a compilation of 92 funny, strange, and strangely funny tales throughout human history.
Milo Rossi, the inquisitive mind behind the popular @miniminuteman...
5) Piranesi
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, an intoxicating, hypnotic new novel set in a dreamlike alternative reality. Piranesi's house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite, its corridors endless, its walls are lined with thousands upon thousands of statues, each one different from all the others. Within the labyrinth of halls an ocean is imprisoned; waves thunder up staircases, rooms are flooded in an...
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This spine-chilling collection of ghostly tales will entertain readers and campfire storytellers and their listeners for years to come. Filled with 150 true hair-raising testimonies from people around the world, this spell-binding compilation includes stories about aliens, UFOs, spirits, cemetery creatures, cryptids, and paranormal activities, among other strange mysteries. Guaranteed to provide thrills, chills, and involuntary shrieks, this collection...
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There are mysterious places and structures around the world that raise intriguing questions about their origins, construction, and effects. Who is responsible for the Great Pyramid in Egypt? Why have so many aircraft and boats disappeared while traveling through the Bermuda Triangle? Who built Stonehenge with its precise astronomical alignments? For years, scientists have searched for answers to these and other questions. While some plausible theories...
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"A collection of short pieces by historian of myth and science, Adrienne Mayor, on a wide array of fascinating and fun classical myths and the reality which often lies behind them"--
"A treasury of astonishing mythic marvels-and the surprising truths behind them. Adrienne Mayor is renowned for exploring the borders of history, science, archaeology, anthropology, and popular knowledge to find historical realities and scientific insights-glimmering,...
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Learn something new with 366 fascinating facts from NPR librarian Kee Malesky
What was the greatest thing before sliced bread?
1 What color did carrots used to be?
2 Why do many American spellings differ from their British counterparts?
3 What does it mean "to have one's eyes lined with ham"?
4 If you know the answers to these questions, then you're John Hodgman. If you had to look for them below, you need this book.
5 Kee Malesky, author of All...
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"An engaging exploration of the world in infographics, packed with dynamic illustrated spreads and guided by a relatable, school-aged narrator. This content-rich book invites readers to see themselves in its pages, and to learn about other kids and cultures around the world, all while stepping back and seeing the big picture"--
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"It's time to get off the beaten path. Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. Talk about a bucket list: here are natural wonders-- the dazzling glowworm caves in New Zealand, or a baobob tree in South Africa that's so large it has a pub inside where 15 people can drink comfortably. Architectural marvels, including the M.C. Escher-like stepwells in India....
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In every corner of this earth there are secrets. They are hidden in the dark edge of the woods, nestled in the cold stars, and staring out from a stranger's eyes. And whether they be demonic possession or an unsolved murder, the unknown has always haunted our dreams. From the hit podcast Unexplained comes a volume perfectly crafted for the curious, the cynical, and the not-easily-frightened. Richard Maclean Smith is the expert in the unknown, and...
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This entertaining guide directs travelers to the off-the-wall and offbeat destinations in Florida, home of gator wrestlers, school bus demolition derbies, Hemingway wannabes, the Fountain of Youth, the Nudist Hall of Fame, and a utopian community based on the premise that the earth is not round, but concave. Additional oddball attractions include a graveyard for roosters, the world's largest strawberry, the world's smallest police station, and museums...
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Bermuda Triangle, North Atlantic Ocean -- Berwyn Mountains, Wales -- Bhangarh, India -- Carew Castle, Wales -- Caucasus Mountains, Eurasia -- Death Valley, California, USA -- Devil's Gate Dam, California, USA -- Devil's Sea, Japan -- German Cemetery, Cannock Chase, England -- Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, Oceania -- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -- Han River, Vietnam -- Jefferson, Texas, USA -- Kremlin, Russia -- Laguna, Philippines, Southeast Asia...
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Mysteries and Legends of Arizona explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Arizona&;s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Arizona history.
20) Only in Texas
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Only in Texas encourages readers to explore the highlights of the Lone Star State with this collectable title, filled with stunning sights, amazing facts and beautiful illustrations.Feel that Texas pride with the second in a new state-by-state series. Only in Texas! showcases all that is great about the Lone Star State, from its big cities to the stunning natural beauty of its great deserts and the rich culture and history of the second-largest state...
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