Author: Gilbert Alter-Gilbert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620877465
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
The Desktop Digest of Dictators and Despots is a compendium and quick reference guide to history’s most notorious absolutist rulers and authoritarian regimes. In a handsome hardcover format, this handy encyclopedia of totalitarians is as informative as it is titillating, a lurid panorama of history’s most malignant autarchs with original full-color portraits and accompanying psychobiographical profiles. From pharaohs to ayatollahs, from Caesar to Hitler, here are fifty-three profiles of history’s most warped personalities and their shocking crimes. Roman Emperor Nero, who lit the roads to the Coliseum’s night games by lining them with human torches made of the burning bodies of crucified Christians Alfredo Stroessner, under whose administration Paraguay offered comfortable refuge to former Nazis while rifle-toting “sportsmen” flocked to the countryside on weekends to legally hunt Indians Idi Amin, the dictator of Uganda, where power outages at the capitol were a routine occurrence because the sluiceways at the nearby hydroelectric dam were clogged with the bodies of so many citizens executed in his torture cells that the pampered local disposal team—the crocodiles—couldn’t eat them fast enough The horrifying pageant of tyranny has trailed in its wake a vicious train of exploitation, intolerance and oppression—war, conquest, subjugation, slavery, imprisonment, torture and execution—which continues unabated to the present day. Dictators never disappoint when it comes to proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is the perfect handbook for educators, armchair historians, and pop-culture pundits.
Desktop Strongman
Author: Derby Hawkins
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762497201
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Based off the beloved carnival game, this desktop kit includes everything you need to become a high striker! Kit includes: 7-1/4" rail and pellet Bell with sound Hammer 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762497201
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Based off the beloved carnival game, this desktop kit includes everything you need to become a high striker! Kit includes: 7-1/4" rail and pellet Bell with sound Hammer 32-page book with history, techniques, and the rules of the game
The Desktop Digest of Despots and Dictators
Author: Gilbert Alter-Gilbert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620877465
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
The Desktop Digest of Dictators and Despots is a compendium and quick reference guide to history’s most notorious absolutist rulers and authoritarian regimes. In a handsome hardcover format, this handy encyclopedia of totalitarians is as informative as it is titillating, a lurid panorama of history’s most malignant autarchs with original full-color portraits and accompanying psychobiographical profiles. From pharaohs to ayatollahs, from Caesar to Hitler, here are fifty-three profiles of history’s most warped personalities and their shocking crimes. Roman Emperor Nero, who lit the roads to the Coliseum’s night games by lining them with human torches made of the burning bodies of crucified Christians Alfredo Stroessner, under whose administration Paraguay offered comfortable refuge to former Nazis while rifle-toting “sportsmen” flocked to the countryside on weekends to legally hunt Indians Idi Amin, the dictator of Uganda, where power outages at the capitol were a routine occurrence because the sluiceways at the nearby hydroelectric dam were clogged with the bodies of so many citizens executed in his torture cells that the pampered local disposal team—the crocodiles—couldn’t eat them fast enough The horrifying pageant of tyranny has trailed in its wake a vicious train of exploitation, intolerance and oppression—war, conquest, subjugation, slavery, imprisonment, torture and execution—which continues unabated to the present day. Dictators never disappoint when it comes to proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is the perfect handbook for educators, armchair historians, and pop-culture pundits.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620877465
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 255
Book Description
The Desktop Digest of Dictators and Despots is a compendium and quick reference guide to history’s most notorious absolutist rulers and authoritarian regimes. In a handsome hardcover format, this handy encyclopedia of totalitarians is as informative as it is titillating, a lurid panorama of history’s most malignant autarchs with original full-color portraits and accompanying psychobiographical profiles. From pharaohs to ayatollahs, from Caesar to Hitler, here are fifty-three profiles of history’s most warped personalities and their shocking crimes. Roman Emperor Nero, who lit the roads to the Coliseum’s night games by lining them with human torches made of the burning bodies of crucified Christians Alfredo Stroessner, under whose administration Paraguay offered comfortable refuge to former Nazis while rifle-toting “sportsmen” flocked to the countryside on weekends to legally hunt Indians Idi Amin, the dictator of Uganda, where power outages at the capitol were a routine occurrence because the sluiceways at the nearby hydroelectric dam were clogged with the bodies of so many citizens executed in his torture cells that the pampered local disposal team—the crocodiles—couldn’t eat them fast enough The horrifying pageant of tyranny has trailed in its wake a vicious train of exploitation, intolerance and oppression—war, conquest, subjugation, slavery, imprisonment, torture and execution—which continues unabated to the present day. Dictators never disappoint when it comes to proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely. This is the perfect handbook for educators, armchair historians, and pop-culture pundits.
Demons Hide Their Faces
Author: A. A. Attanasio Staff
Publisher: A. A. Attanasio
ISBN: 0983608415
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A collection of seven captivating, terrifying, and poetic short stories by A.A. Attanasio.
Publisher: A. A. Attanasio
ISBN: 0983608415
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135
Book Description
A collection of seven captivating, terrifying, and poetic short stories by A.A. Attanasio.
Strongman's His Name...What's His Game?
Author: Jerry Robeson
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603741739
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How to Wage Spiritual Warfare in the Last Days An important spiritual law was revealed by Jesus in Luke 11:21–22 and Matthew 12:29, “How can one enter into a strongman’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strongman? And then he will spoil his house.” Now, instead of “binding” symptoms, we can attack the sixteen strongmen or demonic spirits mentioned by name in the Bible! If God names them, they are real, and He has given us dominion over them through the Name of Jesus! In easy to understand language this book… Teaches how to zero in on and quickly identify the strongman in every situation Illustrates each strongman by a tree showing the fruits or symptoms for quick identification Instructs how to bind the enemy and loose the power of God according to Matthew 18:18 Provides instant recognition when and where Satan is attacking our lives and the lives of those around us Shows that God wants us to be free from Satan’s hassles so that we can reach this world for Christ. Strongman's His Name...What's His Game offers a scriptural, balanced, and uplifting approach to present-day spiritual warfare.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603741739
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How to Wage Spiritual Warfare in the Last Days An important spiritual law was revealed by Jesus in Luke 11:21–22 and Matthew 12:29, “How can one enter into a strongman’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strongman? And then he will spoil his house.” Now, instead of “binding” symptoms, we can attack the sixteen strongmen or demonic spirits mentioned by name in the Bible! If God names them, they are real, and He has given us dominion over them through the Name of Jesus! In easy to understand language this book… Teaches how to zero in on and quickly identify the strongman in every situation Illustrates each strongman by a tree showing the fruits or symptoms for quick identification Instructs how to bind the enemy and loose the power of God according to Matthew 18:18 Provides instant recognition when and where Satan is attacking our lives and the lives of those around us Shows that God wants us to be free from Satan’s hassles so that we can reach this world for Christ. Strongman's His Name...What's His Game offers a scriptural, balanced, and uplifting approach to present-day spiritual warfare.
Desktop Skee-Ball
Author: Running Press
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762460816
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This officially-licensed kit includes everything you need to play your own version of desktop Skee-Ball. Skee-Ball is one of the most recognized and iconic games in the arcade world. This officially-licensed kit includes a mini-size Skee-Ball machine (with three pieces that snap together), 5 balls, and a 32-page illustrated book on how to play the game. It's a must-have desktop version of the classic game!
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762460816
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This officially-licensed kit includes everything you need to play your own version of desktop Skee-Ball. Skee-Ball is one of the most recognized and iconic games in the arcade world. This officially-licensed kit includes a mini-size Skee-Ball machine (with three pieces that snap together), 5 balls, and a 32-page illustrated book on how to play the game. It's a must-have desktop version of the classic game!
Desktop Shuffleboard
Author: Ruoxi Chen
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762464067
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Slide and bump your boredom away! Play one-on-one or as a team to block, bump, and slide your way to victory! Whether you're looking to play against friends or co-workers, Desktop Shuffleboard serves as the perfect game night addition, road-trip game, or office distraction! This miniature kit includes: 12" extendable shuffleboard platform, with 2 table inserts. 6 (3 red and 3 blue) weighted pucks. Shuffleboard stickers. 32-page book with trivia and rules of desktop shuffleboard.
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762464067
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Slide and bump your boredom away! Play one-on-one or as a team to block, bump, and slide your way to victory! Whether you're looking to play against friends or co-workers, Desktop Shuffleboard serves as the perfect game night addition, road-trip game, or office distraction! This miniature kit includes: 12" extendable shuffleboard platform, with 2 table inserts. 6 (3 red and 3 blue) weighted pucks. Shuffleboard stickers. 32-page book with trivia and rules of desktop shuffleboard.
Strongman's His Name...II
Author: Jerry Robeson
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603744894
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Biblical Answers to Spiritual Warfare Questions Have you ever wondered... Can Christians be demon-possessed? Are natural disasters the judgment of God? Why does it seem that my prayers are not being answered? Why do I have so much trouble with the Devil? What is the difference between God's voice and the Devil's voice? How do I overcome the spirit of jealousy, divination, bondage, and infirmity? Within the pages of this book are simple, no-nonsense, biblical answers that will help you to understand what it is to be one of God's warriors in these last days.
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1603744894
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Biblical Answers to Spiritual Warfare Questions Have you ever wondered... Can Christians be demon-possessed? Are natural disasters the judgment of God? Why does it seem that my prayers are not being answered? Why do I have so much trouble with the Devil? What is the difference between God's voice and the Devil's voice? How do I overcome the spirit of jealousy, divination, bondage, and infirmity? Within the pages of this book are simple, no-nonsense, biblical answers that will help you to understand what it is to be one of God's warriors in these last days.
The Fire-Eaters
Author: David Almond
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307523748
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby’s life from all sides. Bobby’s new school is a cold, cruel place. His father is suffering from a mysterious illness that threatens to tear his family apart. And the USA and USSR are testing nuclear missiles and creeping closer and closer to a world-engulfing war. Together with his wonder-working friend, Ailsa Spink, and the fire-eating illusionist McNulty, Bobby will learn to believe in miracles that will save the people and place he loves.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0307523748
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy Keely Bay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: stars reflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawns with her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to be approaching Bobby’s life from all sides. Bobby’s new school is a cold, cruel place. His father is suffering from a mysterious illness that threatens to tear his family apart. And the USA and USSR are testing nuclear missiles and creeping closer and closer to a world-engulfing war. Together with his wonder-working friend, Ailsa Spink, and the fire-eating illusionist McNulty, Bobby will learn to believe in miracles that will save the people and place he loves.
Men with Balls
Author: Drew Magary
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316040193
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This will be the very last book you ever read. Because after you have read this book, you, Good Sir, will know how to be a pro athlete. And pro athletes don't need books. Or strong family bonds. Or any of that stupid crap. Not when they have ready access to millions of dollars and scores of smoking hot chicks with questionable judgment. This book will be all you require to cast aside your boring life as some jackass who cruises around bookstores hoping to score grad-school trim. With Men with Balls, you will learn how to: Showboat using classical pantomime techniques Figure out whether or not a stripper actually fancies you Emotionally cope from the emotional fallout of rookie year hazing games Find out which free locker room amphetamines will give you a shot of energy, and which will cause you to run down terrified schoolchildren with your Escalade (NOTE: Some do both) Avoid media scrutiny by directing beat writers and columnists to the nearest hot buffet So grab your balls, bookboy. You're about to become a home-run hitting, steroid-injecting, angry-orgy-having Turbostud. They're gonna need a whole ocean just to wash your jock.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316040193
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
This will be the very last book you ever read. Because after you have read this book, you, Good Sir, will know how to be a pro athlete. And pro athletes don't need books. Or strong family bonds. Or any of that stupid crap. Not when they have ready access to millions of dollars and scores of smoking hot chicks with questionable judgment. This book will be all you require to cast aside your boring life as some jackass who cruises around bookstores hoping to score grad-school trim. With Men with Balls, you will learn how to: Showboat using classical pantomime techniques Figure out whether or not a stripper actually fancies you Emotionally cope from the emotional fallout of rookie year hazing games Find out which free locker room amphetamines will give you a shot of energy, and which will cause you to run down terrified schoolchildren with your Escalade (NOTE: Some do both) Avoid media scrutiny by directing beat writers and columnists to the nearest hot buffet So grab your balls, bookboy. You're about to become a home-run hitting, steroid-injecting, angry-orgy-having Turbostud. They're gonna need a whole ocean just to wash your jock.
Desktop Tetherball
Author: Alan Goldsher
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762463916
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Bring the fun of tetherball to your desktop! Now you can smack a ball anytime with this fun, portable set. Kit includes: 9"metal stationary pole on base, with attached rope and ball 32-page illustrated mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of the game
Publisher: RP Minis
ISBN: 9780762463916
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Bring the fun of tetherball to your desktop! Now you can smack a ball anytime with this fun, portable set. Kit includes: 9"metal stationary pole on base, with attached rope and ball 32-page illustrated mini book with history, trivia, and the rules of the game