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  Solomon's Builders - Freemasons...

  Christopher Hodapp

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  Unearth the fascinating history of how the Freemasons and Founding Fathers sowed the seeds of a new nation amid the collapse of the British colonies. 
   
  Step back in time to the birth of a revolutionary new republic and discover how the utopian ideals of a visionary secret society laid the foundation for the most powerful nation on earth. Follow George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and other Founding Fathers as they transform the democratic principles of their Masonic lodges into a radical new nation. 
   
  Solomon’s Builders unravels history from myth as it takes you on a Freemason’s tour of Washington, D.C. It reveals the evidence of Masonic influence during the construction of America and its new capital, including clues hidden in plain sight: 
   
  •Masonic connections to national monuments 
   
  •Puzzling pentagrams and symbolism in city streets 
   
  •The mysterious temples of the “Widow’s Sons” 
   
  Solomon’s Builders relates the true stories of these visionary founders, and the fascinating meaning behind the cryptic codes, enigmatic symbols and intriguing architecture that is reputedly the basis for the sequel to The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown’s novel The Lost Symbol. 
   
  “Well written account of the philosophical thinking that led to the formation of a common man’s democracy. . . . The reference book that teachers need to use in their American History classes.” —Karl Grube, Ph.D., Bonisteel Masonic Library, Ann Arbor, MI 
   
  “One of the better books that I have seen that credits Freemasonry where credit is due.” —Thomas W. Jackson, The Northern Light Magazine 
   
  “What distinguishes Solomon’s Builders from the good and bad, malicious and benevolent, is its honesty, humor and clarity.” —Mark A. Tabbert, author of American Freemasons 
   
  “An academically written book on the early days of American Freemasonry without the pretentious trappings of most scholarly treatments on the subject.” —Stephen Dafoe, author of Nobly Born

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  Letters from England 1846-1849

  Elizabeth Davis Bancroft

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  Elizabeth Bancroft went to England with her husband, historian George Bancroft, for three of the most dynamicy years in European hstory. As Ambassador to England from the United States, George moved in the highest circles. In his wife's letters to their sons, her uncle, her brother, and Mrs. Polk (the President's wife), we see glimpses not only of early Victorian English life, but also of Queen Victoria herself! Mrs. Bancroft speaks of dinners with Benjamin Disraeli, visits to Wordsworth, weekends in the country with Louis Napolean and Sir Robert Peel with such matter of fact aplomb that one cannot help being impressed.

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  Dog Park Basics

  Cassie Leigh

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  "Dog parks can be a great experience for your dog, but sometimes the options can be overwhelming and it can be a bit scary to take your dog to a dog park for the first time. All the dogs, all the distractions.Which park is right for you? What should you bring? How should you behave? What are the potential dangers?This book will walk you through the answers to all of those questions and more."

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  The Yarn Whisperer - My...

  Clara Parkes

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  “In this charming series of linked essays,” the renowned knitter and author explores the meaning and importance of knitting in her life (Vogue Knitting). 
   
  In The Yarn Whisperer, Clara Parkes offers reflections and stories from a lifetime of knitting through twenty-two captivating, poignant, and laugh-out-loud funny essays. Recounting tales of childhood and adulthood, family, friends, adventure, privacy, disappointment, love, and celebration, Parkes hits upon the universal truths that drive knitters to create. With surprising insight and wry humor, she draws clever parallels between life’s twists and turns what knitters see on their needles.  
   
  Stockinette, ribbing, cables, even the humble yarn over can instantly evoke places, times, people, conversations, all those poignant moments that we’ve tucked away in our memory banks. Over time, those stitches form a map of our lives (From the preface).

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  Food Talks - I Loved Them They...

  Denise Tomasetti

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  Modern-day dating wisdom shows you how to stop wasting precious meal time with Mr. Wrong so you can move on to your main course of finding Mr. Right.   Wouldn’t it be great to know on your first date if you wanted to have a second? Wouldn’t it be great to stop wasting time with the wrong man? Something as simple as food can bring out hidden truths about your date.   After twenty years of dating, Denise Tomasetti shares the precious truths she discovered by listening to the clues food has to offer. By learning from her mistakes you’ll be able to avoid heartache and gain the confidence to lose the losers, keep the keepers and find your date’s key ingredients—what they’re made out of—and understand what’s “tasty” and “not tasty” to your romantic palate.   Whether it’s a home-cooked meal or a reservation, you will learn how food can teach you more about your relationship(s) than you ever thought possible. And you’ll create your “Top Ten Ingredients Card” which is all about what you want and don’t want in a person; whether you want a short-term or long-term relationship, a family man, a casual companion or a soul mate. The choice is yours. Bon appetit!

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  Organic Gardener's Composting

  Steve Solomon

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  The art and science of composting is presented in a humorous and readable manner from the basic elements to the in-depth science. An entire chapter is devoted to composting with red worms (vermiculture), and detailed information is provided on building different types of composting units. The history of the organic gardening movement is included as well as an annotated bibliography of works on the subjects of composting and food gardening.Note by soloist: this book has been entered into the public domain by the author and has been cleared through Project Gutenberg. I have also contacted the author personally and received verification of his intentions.

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