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Michael Burns

"Fun Facts for Adults: Quirky, Clever & Just Plain Cool" is a smart, funny, and endlessly entertaining journey through the weird, wonderful, and downright surprising corners of human knowledge.Packed with bite-sized trivia across psychology, food science, language, pop culture, and everyday mysteries, this book is perfect for curious minds, office icebreakers, or anyone who loves a good "did-you-know?" moment.Whether you're looking to impress friends, win t...

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Michael Burns

The unjust conviction of French Jewish Captain Alfred Dreyfus on charges of treason started the Dreyfus affair, a major event in European anti-Semitism. “This documentary history is designed to introduce the broad outlines and significant legacies of the Dreyfus affair, from the captain’s arrest in 1894 to the 1998 centennial of J’Accuse, Émile Zola’s scathing indictment of the French military... This volume, fashioned for a weeklong assignment in a college course, reproduces the affair’s ...

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Michael Burns

How to Win Every Argument by Being Completely Wrong is the ultimate guide to confidently losing your grip on logic—while still coming out on top. In this wickedly funny satire, you'll master the fine art of flawed reasoning, from attacking straw men and moving goalposts to yelling your opinions loud enough to count as evidence.Packed with mock tutorials, absurd examples, and 40 hilariously illogical sayings, this book is a celebration of the kind of arguments that ...

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Michael Burns

For generations, the church choir stood as a symbol of sacred tradition—uniting voices, hearts, and communities through song. But in sanctuaries across the world, the familiar harmonies have grown quiet.Where Is "The Church Choir?" explores the rise, quiet decline, and enduring spirit of choral worship. Through heartfelt stories, cultural reflection, and thoughtful research, author Michael Burns examines what made the church choir so vital, why it has faded in many places, and how ...

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Michael Burns

Beyond Your Horizon is a powerful exploration of how our upbringing shapes what we believe is "right"—and how real growth begins when we question those inherited assumptions. Through compelling chapters, personal insight, and practical wisdom, Michael G. Burns guides readers on a journey beyond cultural, social, and emotional boundaries toward greater empathy, humility, and transformation.This book invites readers to embrace discomfort, challenge certainty, and expand thei...

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Michael Burns

"A Song Interrupted: Resuming Life After Loss," a guide crafted to navigate the profound and complex journey of losing a mother. This book is born from a place of deep empathy and understanding, aiming to serve as a companion through the silent void left by such an irreplaceable loss. The loss of a mother is unlike any other; it is an interruption of the most fundamental melody of our lives, a song that begins with our first breath and is expected to continue through the ebbs and flows of ...

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Michael Burns

At the heart of this book lies a simple yet profound truth: the way we think, feel, and perceive the world around us can significantly influence our health outcomes and quality of life. With each page, you'll discover the science behind positivity, learn practical strategies for cultivating a positive mindset, and explore how these practices can lead to lasting changes in your health and happiness.

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Michael Burns

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success – in music and beyond.

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Michael Burns

Thanks to his discovery of a collection of scrapbooks and memorabilia, writer and filmmaker Michael Burns is able to relate for the first time the remarkable story of Surrey and England cricketer Jack Crawford. A schoolboy prodigy who took Edwardian cricket by storm, the amateur all-rounder became Surrey's youngest ever centurion and, at 19 years and 32 days, England's youngest Test player. However, a row over captaining a weakened team against the Australians led to a spectacular fallout—...

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Michael Marolt, Cameron M Burns

Mike Marolt and his twin brother, Steve, were just twelve when they took to heart the famous quote by notable mountaineer W.H. Tilman, "Just put on your boots and go!" Since that moment, their passion has been to climb and ski mountain peaks while relying on perseverance, abilities, and gifts to transform into two of the most elite ski mountaineers in history. In a how-to guide not only for climbing and skiing the highest peaks but also for succeeding in life, Mike shares exciting tales of...

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Michael J. Burns

Have you ever wondered why you are on this planet? Do you know your destiny and purpose in life? If God has such a great plan for you, what is it? For most people, that is the million-dollar question. The truth is—we live in a broken world! We all live with the consequences of our own choices and, in some cases, the choices that others have made. Traumas and tragedies in life have produced countless hurting and struggling people desperate to break free from the bondage of their past and th...

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Michael P. Burns

South Florida in the 1970s was one of the nation's most dangerous locations. Behind the image of sun and surf, young women were the victims of a brutal killer. In the mid-1970s, over a dozen young women were murdered and found in canals. These cases became known as the Flat Tire Murders and the Canal Murders. Only one case was ever solved. More than four decades have passed since these crimes, and no arrests were ever made.This is the first book to explore these murders in depth, a...