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The Complete Chronicle of the Emperors of Rome; Vol. 1    by Roger Kean
Price: $3.99 USD. 104100 words. Language: English. Published on July 20, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.

Few books before have explored the exploits and notorious antics of Rome's imperial dynasties in such readable detail—a record of the often brutal but fascinating lives of the ancient world's most powerful rulers. This eBook edition of the praised 2005 hardback has web-links to illustrations, genealogy and maps. Vol.1: from Augustus to Carinus (63 BC–AD 285. "A joyride of a read."
The End Of The World    by Monica P
Price: $0.99 USD. 1020 words. Language: English. Published on July 6, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.

This is an article which outlines exactly what the end of the world is to different cultures and religions, and delves into the forming of the dire myth.
It Can't Happen To Us    by Bruce Bouley
Price: $0.99 USD. 7280 words. Language: English. Published on July 4, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.

People say that - History Repeats Itself - or the skeptics will make the comment - It Can’t Happen to Me. Just to show that history can repeat itself and actually has I investigated this subject and applied it to our present day problems. As you will see and I think will agree history does repeat itself and America is closer then we think to becoming extinct.
The Secrets of the Terracotta Warriors    by Brian Lawrenson
Price: $2.99 USD. 14470 words. Language: English. Published on June 9, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.

The history of the Terracotta Warriors is one of China’s most intriguing mysteries. Since the first remains were found in 1974, excavation of the site has continued. In the last 10 years a number of significant breakthroughs have been made, including advances in protecting the colors of the warriors. Hundreds of new excavations have found an amazing collection of animals, people and artefacts.
Links and Factoids    by Sam Vaknin
Price: Free! 41440 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Reference » Study guides.

Anthology of fascinating historical and scientific facts and links to relevant Web sources.
Capitalistic Musings    by Sam Vaknin
Price: Free! 96930 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2010. Nonfiction » History » Civilization.

Critical analysis of the foundations and tenets of capitalism and of the dismal science - economics.
Cyclopedia of Philosophy    by Sam Vaknin
Price: Free! 389520 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Contemporary philosophy.

Cyclopedia of issues in modern philosophy: The philosophy of science and religion, the cognitive sciences, cultural studies, aesthetics, art and literature, the philosophy of economics, the philosophy of psychology, and ethics.
The Conundrums of Psychology    by Sam Vaknin
Price: Free! 33960 words. Language: English. Published on January 3, 2010. Nonfiction » Psychology » History.

The fundamental assumptions underlying the modern study of psychopathology examined.