What is a mummy? How exactly were they made? Is there really such a thing as a mummy's curse?  And find out why mummies were unwrapped in modern times. Find out the answers to these questions (and many more!) in this engrossing guide to the mummification process. Filled with grisly detail, you'll uncover secrets of the embalmers, tales of the tomb robbers, and even what happened when pets were mummified! Meet some famous mummified remains from around...

"You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time ... That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged. As they arrived at Station X, a sprawling mansion in a state of disrepair surrounded by Spartan-looking huts with little chimneys coughing out thick smoke--these young people had no idea what kind...

Lucy Worsley discovers the origins of Agatha Christie's macabre magic.

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"Introduces readers to the most powerful watercraft used by the US military today, how they work, and what makes them unique. Additional features include a table of contents, infographics to help readers learn more about the topic, sidebars, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research."--

"Meet the giant Apatosaurus as it roamed North America in the late Jurassic period. The simple, easy-to-read text and action-packed illustrations in this series let readers get up close and personal with the remarkable creatures that roamed our planet millions of years ago"--

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Learn how to create healthy personal and relationship boundaries

Boundaries are limits we establish for ourselves and implement through action or communication. Personal Boundaries For Dummies gives you all the basics on what boundaries look like (spoiler: they aren't "one-size-fits-all"), along with step-by-step instructions for figuring out what your boundaries are and communicating them with others. When you start to level-up

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"Starting in 1692, many American colonists accused others of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts. It resulted in the deaths of several innocent people. Myths about the Salem Witch Trials have stuck around for hundreds of years. Were only women accused of witchcraft during the trials? Did the witch panic begin when two girls got food poisoning? Now it's up to you to separate the truths from the myths. Will you be able to guess them, or will you be...

"From scaly fish tails to alluring voices, mermaids are magical creatures of myth. But where did the stories of these beautiful creatures come from? Explore the truth behind the tales and what it would take for these magical creatures to turn into a human. Then, meet some real-life mermaid inspiration. Fun, engaging illustrations paired with real-life photos and lively text make this a magical read!"--