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Strange customs, manners, and beliefs; a remarkable account of curious beliefs and odd superstitions, strange ways of living, and amazing customs and manners of many peoples and tribes around the earth. / by Verrill, A. Hyatt(Alpheus Hyatt),1871-1954.(CARDINAL)191970;
Subjects: Manners and customs.; Indigenous peoples.;
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Body snatching / by Wood, Alix.(CARDINAL)399304;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.Body snatching is the act of digging up bodies from graveyards. This creepy practice was at its most prevalent in the 1800s, when doctors paid for bodies so that they could learn about human anatomy. Body snatching was so common that special coffins and even weapons were invented to protect graves. Readers will be amazed by bizarre accounts of famous body snatchers and how they were brought to justice. They will be astounded that body snatching still happens in modern times. Interesting fact boxes, helpful illustrations, and colorful photographs support this fascinating text.790456R
Subjects: Grave robbing; Dead; Body snatching; Strange customs.; Strange customs;
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Bike snob abroad : strange customs, incredible fiets, and the quest for cycling paradise / by BikeSnobNYC(Cyclist)(CARDINAL)400321;
Subjects: Cycling.;
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Java pageant : a description of one of the world's richest, most beautiful, yet little known islands of the world & the strange customs & beliefs, the industries, religions & wars of its fascinating people / by Ponder, H. W.(CARDINAL)200659;
Bibliography: page 16.
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The strange ways of man; rites and rituals and their incredible origins / by Pike, E. Royston(Edgar Royston),1896-1980.(CARDINAL)123068;
Subjects: Manners and customs.;
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Ripley's believe it or not! by Packard, Mary.(CARDINAL)522074; Zalme, Ron.(CARDINAL)647219; Ripley Entertainment, Inc.(CARDINAL)663732;
Top 10 highlights the editors' choices for the wackiest top ten in categories ranging from odd-inary folks to wild and crazy stunts to seriously strange customs. Have fun with the "Over the Top" quizzes and "Ripley's Brain Busters" in each chapter, and the "Pop Quiz" in the back of the book.
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders; Curiosities and wonders.; Questions and answers.;
© c2005., Scholastic,
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Strange attractions / by Holly, Emma.(CARDINAL)419414;
High-school dropout and unrepentant heartbreaker Charity Wills is given the opportunity for a free college education if she will travel to the estate of reclusive B. G. Grantham, a scientist with a penchant for exotic sex games, where she meets her sexy keeper, Eric Berne.
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; High school dropouts; Young women; Sex customs; Physicists; Sexual practices.;
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The natural history of North-Carolina. With an account of the trade, manners, and customs of the Christian and Indian inhabitants. Illustrated with copper-plates, whereon are curiously engraved the map of the country, several strange beasts, birds, fishes, snakes, insects, trees, and plants, &c. / by Brickell, John,1710?-1745.(CARDINAL)224512; Grimes, J. Bryan(John Bryan),1868-1923.(CARDINAL)167246; Lawson, John,1674-1711.(CARDINAL)216759; North Carolina.Trustees of the Public Libraries.(CARDINAL)200303;
Subjects: Indians of North America; Natural history;
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Ripley's believe it or not! by Tibballs, Geoff.(CARDINAL)367931; Proud, James.(CARDINAL)596153;
Strange but true -- Extreme Earth -- Incredible feats -- Unusual customs -- Crazy creatures -- Travel tales -- Fantastic food -- Body oddity -- Strange sites -- Artistic license -- Amazing science -- Beyond belief.This all new 6th title in the best selling Ripleys Believe It or Not! annual series, is a compendium of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features all presented in a stunning bright new design.NC1380L
Subjects: Curiosities and wonders.;
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A remarkable mother [large print] / by Carter, Jimmy,1924-(CARDINAL)139164;
Early family years -- Nursing and marriage in Plains -- Growing a family -- Living in the country -- The practice of medicine -- Dealing with the race issue -- New interests as a widow -- An elderly Peace Corps volunteer -- Seeking a role in India -- Learning the strange customs -- Expanding interests -- Helping a son become president -- A helpful bodyguard -- America's first mama -- Plains vs. the White House -- Back at home -- Postscript, in Vikhroli.
Subjects: Biographies.; Large print books.; Carter, Jimmy, 1924-; Carter, Jimmy, 1924-; Carter, Lillian, 1898-1983.;
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