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1) The British are coming: the war for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777

Author

Atkinson, Rick

Series

Revolution trilogy volume 1

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"Rick Atkinson, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning An Army at Dawn and two other masterly books about World War II, has long been admired for his unparalleled ability to write deeply researched, stunningly vivid narrative history. Now he turns his attention to a new war, and in the initial volume of the Revolution Trilogy he tells the story of the first twenty months of the bloody struggle to shake free of King George's shackles. From the battles...

2) Valiant ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the fate of the American Revolution

Author

Philbrick, Nathaniel

Series

The American Revolution

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In the summer of 1776, Washington's army in Brooklyn and New York City faced one of the largest invading forces ever assembled by the British Empire. After suffering a series of devastating defeats, Washington's vulnerable and dejected troops were forced to evacuate the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Three weeks later, however, near the Canadian border, one of his favorite and most talented generals accomplished a tactical miracle by stalling the...

3) In the hurricane's eye: the genius of George Washington and the victory at Yorktown

Author

Philbrick, Nathaniel

Series

The American Revolution

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"The thrilling story of the year that won the Revolutionary War from the New York Times bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea and Valiant Ambition In the fall of 1780, after five frustrating years of war, George Washington had come to realize that the only way to defeat the British Empire was with the help of the French navy. But as he had learned after two years of trying, coordinating his army's movements with those of a fleet of warships...

4) Venture deals: be smarter than your lawyer and venture capitalist

Author

Feld, Brad

Series

Startup revolution

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Outlines the essential elements of the venture capital term sheet, from terms related to economics to terms related to control, examines the nuts and bolts of the term sheet, introduces the reader to the various participants in the process, and discusses how fundraising works.

5) How to teach your baby to swim

Author

Doman, Douglas

Series

Gentle revolution

Pub. Date

c2006

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Clear photographs and easy-to-follow instructions explain how parents can teach their children, from birth to age six, how to swim, covering breath control, kicking, and submersion, and offers advice on how to help children learn to love being in the water.

6) Revolution

Author

Wiles, Deborah

Series

Sixties trilogy volume 2
Revolution

Lexile Measure

840L

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It's 1964 in Greenwood, Mississippi, and Sunny's town is being invaded by people from up north who are coming to help people register to vote. Her personal life isn't much better, as a new stepmother, brother, and sister are crowding into her life, giving her little room to breathe.--From publisher description.

7) The making of a duchess

Author

Galen, Shana

Series

Sons of the Revolution

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"Julien Harcourt, duc de Valaere, is more than willing to marry the lovely young lady his mother has chosen. Little does he know, she's been sent to prove him a spy and a traitor. Sarah Smith's mission is to find out whether the duc's trips to the Continent are as innocent as he claims, but the way he looks at her is far from innocent. Their risky game of cat and mouse propels them from the ballrooms of London to the prisons of Paris, and into a fragile...

8) Going vegan: a healthy guide to making the switch

Author

Rau, Dana Meachen

Series

Food Revolution

Pub. Date

c2012

Lexile Measure

900L

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""Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegan diet"--

9) Going vegetarian: a healthy guide to making the switch

Author

Rau, Dana Meachen

Series

Food Revolution

Pub. Date

c2012

Lexile Measure

940L

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"Describes the benefits, challenges, and steps to switching to a vegetarian diet"--

10) The shopper's guide to GI values: the authoritative source of glycemic index values for more than 1,200 foods

Author

Brand-Miller, Janette

Series

New glucose revolution

Pub. Date

2015.

Summary

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"Diet trends come and go, but eating according to the glycemic index is the consistent, scientifically proven way to manage your health through your eating habits. Lose weight, reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, and help control your blood glucose and insulin levels in the most sustainable and effective way by switching to low-GI carbohydrates. This easy-to-use guide shows the GI values of your favorite foods and helps...

11) The Making of a Gentleman

Author

Galen, Shana

Series

Sons of the Revolution

Pub. Date

2010

Formats

eBook, Kindle

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Twelve years in prison has stripped him of his humanity...Saving him is her only chance to escape a terrible fate

Armand, Comte de Valère has lost the ability to interact with polite society, until his family hires him a beautiful tutor, and he starts to come alive again.

Felicity Bennett vows she'll do whatever it takes to help Armand fight back the demons that have held him captive for so long.

With Felicity's

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12) The Rogue Pirate's Bride

Author

Galen, Shana

Series

Sons of the Revolution

Formats

eBook, Kindle

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"Pirates, high-seas adventures and rollicking romance. This one will take readers away from their troubles and give them their own adventure."—Romance Novel News

After his mentor is viciously killed, Bastien Harcourt seeks to avenge his death. But he soon discovers himself astonishingly out of his depth when confronted with a beautiful, daring young woman who is out for his blood.

Revenge is the name

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13) Lords of the ocean

Author

Nelson, James L

Series

Isaac Biddlecomb
Revolution at sea trilogy volume 4

Pub. Date

[1999]

Summary

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James L. Nelson's revolution at sea saga has brought to life a never-before-seen side of America's war for independence. With his expertise of a seasoned mariner, a historian's vivid attention to detail, and a natural gift for sensational storytelling, Lords of the Ocean carries us along on his bold and stirring course through history. In the summer of 1776, a fleet of British transport ships is looming off Staten Island, while the remnants of General...

14) Great women of the American Revolution

Author

Hall, Brianna

Series

Fact finders. Story of the American Revolution

Pub. Date

c2013

Lexile Measure

840L

Summary

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"Describes notable women and women's roles in the American Revolution"--Provided by publisher.

15) Why we won the American Revolution--through primary sources

Author

Micklos, John

Series

American Revolution through primary sources

Pub. Date

2013

Lexile Measure

880L

Summary

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"Examines how and why the United States defeated Great Britain in the American Revolution, including the key turning points, the significant battles, and the important leaders"--Provided by publisher.

16) Nathan Hale: courageous spy

Author

Koestler-Grack, Rachel A

Series

Leaders of the American Revolution

Pub. Date

c2006

Summary

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Hale left a bright teaching career to fight in the Revolutionary War. He was a good officer and well liked. He soon volunteered to take on difficult assignments, such as spying on the British.

17) Avengers Ultron revolution: The ultimates,#2

Author

Wolff, Danielle

Series

Avengers Ultron revolution. The ultimates volume 2

Pub. Date

2020.

Summary

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Ultron is back and unleashes his army of ultimates - adaptoids that mimic the Avengers' powers, which leaves the Avengers scrambling not only to save the world but themselves.

18) REVOLUTION WATCH

Series

REVOLUTION WATCH

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REVOLUTION is a magazine that lives and breathes horology. Published in 8 countries in a wide range of languages, REVOLUTION is an integrated lifestyle title that celebrates the mechanical watch as the primary tool for self expression. REVOLUTION covers all aspects of watchmaking and the watch industry, from the vibrant personalities who inhabit this rarefied sphere to exquisite timepieces that exemplify the pinnacles of craftsmanship, technology

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