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Climbing the highest peaks has been a challenge that few humans have successfully attempted. Most of us don't understand the components of it or its dangers. Several exceptional men, like Hillary and Tenzing, show us what is possible through the human spirit.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curate...

Islam is one of the world's largest religions, and it is also one of the most misunderstood and maligned among those who do not practice it. It is important to understand exactly what Muslims believe and what their religion means to them. This book provides an introduction to a religion that claims over 1 billion followers today - their beliefs, practices, and history.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate con...

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George Halas was one of the first great coaches in the NFL, inventing and perfecting strategies before the NFL even officially came in to existence. He played for and coached the Chicago Bears for years, amassing an impressive record and coaching some of the greatest legends of football. This book provides an introduction to the remarkable life of a remarkable man, and shows how the impact of one man can spread throughout an entire organizatio...

Taoism has influence eastern Asia for well over two thousand years, contributing to a unique blend of philosophy that Buddhism, Shintoism, and Confucianism have also contributed to. Focusing on moderation and the interactions of humans and nature, Taoism teaches a reverence for life and a respect for balance, and has heavily influence Asian rulers in the past. This book presents an introduction to this unique philosophy, its beliefs and practi...

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The threat of one-world-government has provided material for countless books, plays, and even video games. Sometimes unexplainable events happen, and it would be nice to pin them on the shadowy people in the background who pull all the strings. But who are they? Are they the Masons? Are the Nazis still around, plotting the Fourth Reich, and what about all this talk of alliances between powers and superpowers? Look inside to be introduced to al...

The Olympics are the pinnacle of athleticism and extremely prestigious for the host country. All of its events are very carefully vetted and only those worthy of worldwide competition are allowed in. In the past, though, some strange sports have made appearances, like Basque pelota, and Roque. And what is Jeu de paume? Rackets? Read on to discover a list of some of the strangest sports that were given a chance, but in the end didn't make the c...

Don Shula, best known as the remarkable NFL coach for the Miami Dolphins, remains the only coach to have led his team to a perfect season. He also has the most wins of any coach and won two Super Bowls. Not only that, but his family has produced two more coaches, Mike and Dave Shula. This book provides an introduction to the amazing story of this man's life, and an introduction to one of the most successful stories in NFL history.Project Webst...

Judaism is one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions, and has birthed another of the world's largest religions: Christianity. The history of Judaism is the history of the Jewish people, a group which more than any other is defined by their religion. Jews have suffered much at the hands of a great many religions and governments, most notably during the Holocaust. This book provides a brief overview of Jewish beliefs and practices, antise...

Vince Lombardi is perhaps one of the most famous coaches in all of NFL history. He created some of the basic strategies that are now standard fare, and won the first two Super Bowls ever. He never had a losing season, and brought the Green Bay Packers to five championship wins. The story of this man's life is remarkable, and this book strives to provide an introduction to the life and work of this amazing man.Project Webster represents a new p...

Buddhism is one of the world's oldest religions, originating in India and exerting a vast influence on the mindset and development of all of southeast Asia. Its unique philosophy is very attractive to many people and teaches truths that can be used by people of any religion. This book introduces the main concepts of Buddhism and provides a brief overview of its history and practices.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowin...

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Shintoism is the native religion of Japan, and provides a link between modern day Japan and its history that serves to remind the Japanese people of what Japan was like before Westernizing reforms in the nineteenth century. Shintoism is highly integrated with the other major Eastern philosophies, particularly Buddhism. As one facet of a complex spirituality, Shintoism represents a uniquely Japanese approach. This book provides an introduction ...

While most conspiracy theories are probably a bunch of hocus-pocus, there have been some that were true - and shocked the world. These thirteen incidents, ranging from an attempt by Nazi Germany to make it look like Poland attacked them in 1939 to mind-and-body-altering experiments run by the CIA, are all true and have been irrefutably proven. Ranging over a hundred years of government cover-ups, the stories in this book will sometimes make yo...

Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard and religion of several movie mega-stars like John Travolta, simultaneously attracts and repels many people. It's been lampooned mercilessly, and criticized for viciously attacking critics. What's the real story? What is Scientology all about? This book brings together a host of information on Scientology, both supportive and critical.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparat...

Witchcraft. For hundreds of years the very word inspired fear and brought down the wrath of an angry government or church. Nowadays, followers of Wicca are much more accepted, but even people who don't shudder when they think "witch" still have very little or no understanding of what it is to be a Wiccan. This guide to Wicca hopes to solve that problem.Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to ...