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1	Maya Cosmogenesis 2012: The True Meaning of the Maya Calender End-Date more books like this by John Major Jenkins, Terence McKenna (Foreword by) Why does the Maya calendar end in 2012? In this groundbreaking book, Jenkins shows that the end date of the Maya long count calendar on December 21, 2012, marks the rare alignment of our solar system with the galactic center. This happens every 26,000 years, and the Maya believed this alignment would greatly accelerate human evolution. 200 ... see all copies from £11.03! new only from £13.11! \| first editions
2	Heroes Among Us: Firsthand Accounts of Combat from America's Most Decorated Warriors in Iraq and Afghanistan more books like this by Chuck Larson, Major (Editor), John McCain (Afterword by), General Tommy Franks (Foreword by) More than one million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past four years, but fewer than 500 from this group have earned a Silver Star, Navy Cross, or other medal of honor. This collection tells the extraordinary true stories of those distinguished for their valor. see all copies from £6.21! new only from £6.21! \| first editions
3	Hazardous Duty: An American Soldier in the Twentieth Century more books like this by John K Singlaub, Major, Malcolm McConnell From the front lines of World War II to behind the scenes in the Iran-Contra affair, Major General John K. Singlaub recounts 40 years in the military. Mixing personal anecdotes with well-researched history and previously classified documents, he provides a unique look at the military, including the early days of the CIA. Photographs. see all copies from £6.41! new only from £17.86! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Literature, Revised and Expanded more books like this by Clifton Fadiman, John S Major (Preface by) see all copies from £5.88! new only from £10.74!
5	The Lifetime Reading Plan more books like this by Clifton Fadiman An essential guide to the world's finest literature and thought, this classic reference has been completely revised to include the leading writers of the non-Western world and more women authors than ever. In print for almost 40 years, "The New Lifetime Reading Plan" provides introductions to more than 130 classics of world literature, arranged ... see all copies from £5.52! new only from £5.52! \| first editions
6	John Major: The Autobiography more books like this by John Major Major's early life was extraordinary; his rise through Parliament meteoric. Soon a favourite of Margaret Thatcher, he became Foreign Secretary and then Chancellor of the Exchequher. When Thatcher fell, he fought and won a shrewd campaign to succeed her. With the difficulties of the Gulf and Maastricht behind him, and the Poll Tax abolished, John ... see all copies from £1.38! new only from £2.03! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	World Poetry: An Anthology of Verse from Antiquity to Our Time more books like this by Katharine Washburn (Editor), John S. Major (Editor) The one necessary book of poetry for every home and library. This long-awaited, indispensable volume contains more than 1600 poems drawn from dozens of languages and cultures, and spans a period of more than 4000 years from ancient Sumer and Egypt to the late twentieth century. World Poetry encompasses the many worlds of poetry, poetry of all ... see all copies from £8.10! new only from £18.62! \| first editions
8	Galactic Alignment: The Transformation of Consciousness According to Mayan, Egyptian, and Vedic Traditions more books like this by John Major Jenkins The Galactic Alignment is a rare astronomical event that brings the solstice sun into alignment with the center of the Milky Way galaxy every 12,960 years. Building on the discoveries of his book "Maya Cosmogenesis"" 2012," Jenkins demonstrates that the end-date of 2012 does not signal the end of time but rather the beginning of a new stage in the ... see all copies from £11.94! new only from £11.94! \| first editions
9	The Key to the Kalevala more books like this by Pekka Ervast, John Major Jenkins (Introduction by), Tapio Joensuu (Translator) "The Key to the Kalevala" was originally published in Finland in 1916. Now this insightful and detailed exploration of the ancient origins of Finnish mythology is available in English. Students of the ancient traditions and mystical teachings will find no better introduction to the profound esoteric meaning of the Kalevala, the Finnish National ... see all copies from £12.16! new only from £12.39!
10	The New Lifetime Reading Plan more books like this by Clifton Fadiman, John S. Major An essential guide to the world's finest literature and thought, this classic reference has been completely revised to include the leading writers of the non-Western world and more women authors than ever. In print for almost 40 years, "The New Lifetime Reading Plan" provides introductions to more than 130 classics of world literature, arranged ... see all copies from £6.21! new only from £15.18!
11 view cover	More Than a Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years more books like this by John Major The former Prime Minister examines the early history of one of the great loves of his life in a book that sheds new light on the summer game's social origins. All his life John Major has loved cricket. In 'More Than a Game' he examines it from its origins up to the coming of the First World War. Along the way he considers the crucial role of the ... see all copies from £5.33! new only from £7.64! \| first editions
12 view cover	The Psychology of Legitimacy more books like this by John T Jost (Editor), Brenda Major (Editor) This book summarizes and integrates the best social scientific research currently going on in a previously neglected but rapidly emerging interdisciplinary field seeking to understand processes of legitimation and de-legitimation in social relations. Contributors are leading researchers in sociology, psychology, political science, and ... see all copies from £7.59! new only from £8.19!
13 view cover	The History of Sniping and Sharpshooting by Usar Major John L. Plaster (Ret. ) see all copies from £66.88! new only from £66.88! \| first editions
14 view cover	Silk Route: 7,000 Miles of History more books like this by John S Major, Stephen Fieser (Illustrator) The Silk Route was a trade path that connected the Mediterranean region with Central Asia and China. In this book, readers follow the adventures of a band of traders as they travel from China to Byzantium during the time of the Tang Dynasty (a.d. 700). Along the way, the caravan visits Central Asia, Persia, and Arabia. Full-color illustrations and ... see all copies from £5.72! new only from £5.72! \| first editions
15 view cover	Unlocking the Secrets of 2012 more books like this by John Major Jenkins Did the ancient Mayans predict that the world will end in 2012 . . . or is that a modern misinterpretation of their true message? A respected author and researcher goes to the source--the original Mayan calendar found in the city of Izapa--to find the surprising answers. Unabridged. 3 CDs. see all copies from £12.93! new only from £12.97!
16 view cover	History in Quotations: Reflecting 5000 Years of World History more books like this by M J Cohen, John Major, Simon Schama (Foreword by) see all copies from £2.01! new only from £2.01! \| first editions
17	Oppenheimer Hearing more books like this by John Major see all copies from £5.04! new only from £11.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Victory in Our Schools: We Can Give Our Children Excellent Public Education more books like this by John Henry Stanford, Major Retired Major General John Stanford is fighting a new battle: achieving excellence in our schools. The good news is, he's winning. Here he shows how everyone can join in the effort. see all copies from £5.52! new only from £10.55! \| first editions
19 view cover	Militant Tricks: Battlefield Ruses of the Islamic Insurgent more books like this by H John Poole, Ray L Smith, Major (Foreword by) This book gauges America's progress in Iraq and Afghanistan from a unique perspective,that of East-Asian battlefield deception. As both countries were part of the Mongol Empire for over 200 years, they are a perfect breeding ground for every sort of ancient Chinese trick,any one of the famous "36 Strategems." In combination, those stratagems can ... see all copies from £14.12! new only from £14.12! \| first editions
20	The Land and People of Malaysia and Brunei more books like this by John S Major Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of Malaysia and Brunei. see all copies from £5.52! new only from £6.90! \| first editions
21 view cover	China Chic: East Meets West more books like this by Ms. Valerie Steele see all copies from £14.49! new only from £20.68! \| first editions
22 view cover	Caravan to America: Living Arts of the Silk Road more books like this by John S Major, Betty J Belanus, PH.D., Yo-Yo Ma (Foreword by) Presenting the stories of eight artists from Silk Road lands who now live in America, this book captures all the vitality of the project, honoring cultural traditions that flourish along the Silk Road and the ways they are affirmed or altered in America. Foreword by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, whose Silk Road Project exhibition highlights the National ... see all copies from £5.52! new only from £7.41! \| first editions
23 view cover	100 One-Night Reads: A Book Lover's Guide more books like this by David C Major, John S Major The essays here each address a work of literature compact enough to fill a single evening of riveting reading. Short books like THE GREAT GATSBY, THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY, MADAME DE TREYMES and many others are discussed. see all copies from £5.52! new only from £9.04! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Asian World, 600-1500 more books like this by Roger V Des Forges Drawing on numerous primary sources, this volume covers the history of Asia from the reunification of China under the Sui and Tang dynasties from the fifth century CE to Choson Korea in the 16th century, also covering other parts of the continent including India and Japan. This book is designed to serve the seventh grade social studies curriculum ... see all copies from £8.54! new only from £9.83!
25 view cover	The Adventures of Big-Foot Wallace more books like this by John C Duval, Mabel Major (Editor), Rebecca W Smith (Editor) William A. Wallace (1816-1899) went from his native Virginia to Texas in 1836, shortly after the battle of San Jacinto, "for the purpose . . . of taking pay out of the Mexicans for the murder of his brother and cousin." His experiences as a hunter, Indian fighter, member of the Mier Expedition (1842-1844), defender of the "old Republic" in the ... see all copies from £6.22! new only from £23.69! \| first editions

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