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Michael Johnstone

The incredible mysteries examined in this book will baffle and delight anyone fascinated by the inexplicable. Whether searching for the fabled Atlantis, trying to solve the horrific crimes of Jack the Ripper, or discovering the true identity of the man in the iron mask, this investigation of a world of mystery will intrigue and entertain.Join the author in the hunt for the crew of the Mary Celeste, or formulate your own theories on the existence of the yeti - and enjoy this fascina...

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Michael Johnstone

Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places wile flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book seeks to present freemasonry in the context of a long and oboile ancestry stretching back over 2000 years and through the laudable aims espoused by its founding fathers. The Freemasons examines: - The roots of Freemasonry and it's spread around the wo...

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Michael Johnston

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The Amber Throne

Silence of the Soleri is the action-packed sequel to the epic fantasy novel Lev Grossman calls "bloody and utterly epic."Solus celebrates the Opening of the Mundus, a two-day holiday for the dead, but the city of the Soleri is hardly in need of diversion. A legion of traitors, led by a former captain of the Soleri military, rallies at the capital's ancient walls. And inside those fortifications, trapped by circumstance, a second army fights for its very exi...

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Michael Johnstone

History is littered with amazing mistakes - from the fatal flight of Icarus to the famous meeting of HMS Titanic and an iceberg, many incredible events have been shaped by a simple mistake.Of course it would be a huge mistake to claim that Most Amazing Mistakes is THE definitive book on blunders. But there are examples of all sorts of them - some funny, others tragic; famous ones, trivial ones; no matter, they all share a common thread. They were events never mean...

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Michael Johnstone

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Mystic Archives

Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means. Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot or playing cards, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one.The Book of Divination is the perfect companion for mastering these prophetic arts, presented in an elegant Wibalin bound volume with gilded page edges. Illustrations, diagrams and char...

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Michael Johnstone

Are you prepared to see into your future?Since time immemorial, human beings have tried to understand the forces of fate through a variety of imaginative and mystical means.Whether it's reading tea leaves, using tarot, palmistry, or crystal ball gazing, the history of fortune-telling is a long and fascinating one. Michael Johnstone examines well-known techniques from around the world in this enlightening guide.You never know, perhaps one of these an...

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Michael Johnstone

'Most [Freemasons] have been ordinary men who have attempted to live their lives by the practical lessons of morality, duty and service which they have learned in their lodges.'- HRH the Duke of KentDespite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500 BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places while flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book explores its fascinating h...

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Michael Johnstone

The colorful characters of the Cosa Nostra, the ruthlessness of the Russian Mafia, and the drive by shootings of the LA street gangs have all hit the headlines in recent times, catching the public eye with lifestyles that appear at once exciting and menacing.Gangland investigates the world's most notorious gangs, and shines a light into the murky underworld that they inhabit, to give an unflinching insight into organized crime and its perpetrators.For anyone who has ever wa...

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Michael Johnston, Scott Fritzen

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Routledge Corruption and Anti-Corruption Studies

This book argues that it is time to step back and reassess the anti-corruption movement, which despite its many opportunities and great resources has ended up with a track record that is indifferent at best.Drawing on many years of experience and research, the authors critique many of the major strategies and tactics employed by anti-corruption actors, arguing that they have made the mistake of holding on to problematical assumptions, ideas, and strategies, rather than addressing t...

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Michael Johnstone

'Most [Freemasons] have been ordinary men who have attempted to live their lives by the practical lessons of morality, duty and service which they have learned in their lodges.'- HRH the Duke of KentDespite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500 BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places while flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure.The Freemasons offer...

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Michael Johnston

Create suncatchers, picture frames, and more with this "nice collection of small stained-glass projects that would make fine gifts" ( Library Journal).Stained glass artist and teacher Michael Johnston provides patterns and detailed instructions for forty projects—along with one thousand step-by-step photos—in this informative guide.With his pro tips on soldering, working with lead and foil, building 3-D projects, and more, even a beginner can make ...

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Michael Johnston

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The Amber Throne

Michael Johnston brings you the first in a new epic fantasy series inspired by ancient Egyptian history and King Lear.The ruling family of the Soleri Empire has been in power longer than even the calendars that stretch back 2,826 years. Those records tell a history of conquest and domination by a people descended from gods, older than anything in the known world. No living person has seen them for centuries, yet their grip on their four subjugate kingdoms remains tighter th...