Michael Dobson

JANUARY 7: GALILEO PROVES THE EARTH ISN'T THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSEThe Story of a Special Day, Volume 7The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten Did you know that January 7 is Christmas Day in many Orthodox churches? And that January 7 is also the day that......the first balloonists cross the English Channel, ...US forces retreat to Bataan...Japan gets a new emperor...and gunmen shoot up the offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine, resulting in an international outcry of support under the slogan Je suit Charlie Many amazing people have January 7 as their birthday. There's cartoonist Charles Addams, TV journalist Katie Couric, Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner, actors Jeremy Renner and Nicholas Cage, and actress Butterfly McQueen. On January 7, royal wife Catherine of Aragon, actor Trevor Howard, scientist Nikola Tesla, and sports legend Bronko Nagurski died.If a second Christmas isn't enough to celebrate, Italy honors its flag, Japanese eat seven-herb rice porridge, and it's also National Bobblehead Day January 7: The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 76 pages packed with 37 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, January 7: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

ROSA PARKS REFUSES TO GIVE UP HER SEAT December 1: The Story of a Special DayThe special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On December 1, 1955, a key moment in the history of the American Civil Rights movement. Montgomery, Alabama seamstress Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, and was arrested. But that's not all December 1 is also the date that......the Presidential election of 1824 was thrown into the House of Representatives...Paul McCartney and Pete Best were arrested in Hamburg...and the French and English parts of the Channel Tunnel finally connected The first bikini model, the Divine Miss M, comedians Richard Pryor and Woody Allen, and golfer Lee Travino were all born on December 1. Israel's first prime minister, the namesake of Mount Everest, and the wickedest man in the world died. There's plenty to celebrate on December 1 It's Fullveldisdagurinn in Iceland, Teacher's Day in Panama, and Wam Damrong Rachanuphap day in Thailand. (Not to mention National Egg Nog Month and National Handwashing Week.)December 1: The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 78 pages packed with 36 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, December 1: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

GEORGE WASHINGTON ELECTED PRESIDENT The Story of a Special Day for February 4The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On February 4, 1789, George Washington was elected first President of the United States. But that's not all . On February 4......the 47 Ronin died after avenging their master...the Confederacy was formed...FDR, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta...the SLA kidnapped Patty Hearst...and Facebook was founded Charles Lindbergh, Rosa Parks, Clint Black, Alice Cooper, Oscar de la Hoya, Ida Lupino, and Pluto discoverer Clyde Tombaugh all share a February 4 birthday. Liberace, Karen Carpenter, and Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, died.There's plenty to celebrate on February 4 In Sri Lanka, it's Independence Day. California and Missouri celebrate Rosa Parks Day. It's also National Homemade Soup Day, and (if February 4 falls on a Saturday) it's Ice Cream for Breakfast Day Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 76 pages packed with 34 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, February 4: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day for April 23CONSTRUCTION OF WRIGLEY FIELD BEGINS, THE GERMANS INTRODUCE A BEER PURITY LAW, AND NEW COKE HIT THE MARKET The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On April 23, Hermann G ring writes a letter to Adolph Hitler asking to take over the Third Reich. Hitler responds by removing him as successor. The first public school in the US opened, and the Soyuz 1 mission is launched, leading to the first in-flight fatality in the history of spaceflight.People born on April 23 include singer Roy "Pretty Woman" Orbison, jogger Jim Fixx, actresses Shirley Temple and Sandra Dee, and baseball Hall of Famers Jim Bottomley and Warren Spahn. William Shakespeare, Howard Cosell, and English king thelred the Unready died on April 23.There's plenty to celebrate on April 23 Saint George's Day is celebrated in many European nations. It's also Independence Day in the "Conch Republic," Children's Day in Turkey, World Book Day, as well as National Picnic Day. (And, forsooth, it's Talk Like Shakespeare Day, too )Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 86 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, April 23: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

CHRISTMAS, SIR ISAAC NEWTON, AND MORE December 25: The Story of a Special DayThe special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten December 25 is Christmas Day in much of the world (though some celebrate it on January 7 instead), but that's not all December 25 is also the date that......Christopher Columbus's ship Santa Mar a sank off the coast of Haiti...Washington's army crossed the Delaware...the Christmas Slave Rebellion began in Jamaica...World War I soldiers on both sides celebrated an unofficial Christmas truce...and four Scottish students stole the Stone of Scone.Sir Isaac Newton, Louis Chevrolet, Sissy Spacek, Rod Serling, Humphrey Bogart, Clara Barton, Cab Calloway, and Robert Ripley (believe it or not) all celebrate their birthdays on December 25. Film greats Charlie Chaplin and W. C. Fields, along with James Brown and Dean Martin, died. If you're looking for more reasons to celebrate December 25, it's Children's Day in many African nations, Good Governance Day in India, and Takanakuy ("to hit each other," which is actually what happens) in parts of Peru. And don't forget when Christmas dinner is over that it's also National "Kiss the Cook" Day December 25: The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 84 pages packed with 40 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, December 25: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: January 5 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten January 5 is the day construction began on the Golden Gate Bridge But did you know it's also the day...the first woman became governor of a US state...the inventor of the Egg McMuffin was born...Stephen Decatur, Diane Keaton, and Robert Duvall were born...Calvin Coolidge and Sonny Bono diedEach volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Did you know that a real economist first said "If you build it, they will come" in the 18th century? That Benedict Arnold led British forces in the burning of Richmond, Virginia? That a French actress and singer named Mistinguett was once the highest-paid female entertainer in the world?Holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more With over 80 pages acked with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

THE STORY OF A SPECIAL DAYFebruary 23: Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On February 23, 1945, US Marines raised the American flag atop Mount Suribachi on the island of Iwo Jima But that's not all. February 23 is also the date that......the Gutenberg Bible was published...the Battle of the Alamo beganBlack historian and educator W. E. B. Du Bois, atomic bomber Paul Tibbets, and musicians Georg Handel and Johnny Winter were all born on February 23. Poet John Keats, President John Quincy Adams, veterinarian and author James Herriot, and Hardy partner Stan Laurel died. There's plenty to celebrate on February 23 In Guyana, it's Mashramani; in Brunei it's Hari Kebangsaan; and in the US, it's National Banana Bread Day. February, of course, is Black History Month in the US and Canada. Mardi Gras sometimes falls on February 23, which makes sense because sometimes it's also "Open That Bottle Night."Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 78 pages packed with 37 historic photographs and illustrations, The Story of a Special Day is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, February 23: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: September 5 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On September 5, 1774, the Liberty Bell rang in Philadelphia to open the First Continental Congress. Also on September 5......the Great Fire of London ended...the Munich massacre took place...the first legal forward pass was thrown in American football...and the Russian tsar put a tax on beards September 5 is also the birthday of Jesse James, Louis XIV, Freddie Mercury, Michael Keaton, Raquel Welch, and Bob Newhart. Native American war leader Crazy Horse and missionary Mother Teresa died.Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more With over 80 pages acked with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: November 27 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten November 27 is the day the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place It's also the day: ...the First Crusade was declared...Custer fought the Battle of Washita River...the first woman played in a professional basketball league...the first man-made object reached the surface of Mars...First openly gay person elected to California public office Harvey Milk was assassinatedNovember 27 is also the birthday of mobster Vito Genovese, first daughter Caroline Kennedy, guitar legend Jimi Hendrix, kung-fu master Bruce Lee, and Bill Nye the Science Guy. On November 27, singer Lotte Lenya, playwright Eugene O'Neill, first programmer Ada Lovelace, and Roman poet Horace died. Plus, the FBI got Baby Face Nelson Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more With over 80 pages acked with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: August 8 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On August 8, the Spanish Armada was finally defeated Also on August 8......the Great Train Robbery took place...Gandhi demanded an end to British rule in India...and the cover photograph for The Beatles' Abbey Road was taken.On August 8, revolutionary Emiliano Zapata was born, along with AA co-founder Bob Smith, country singer Mel Tillis, actor Dustin Hoffman, and swimming star Esther Williams. Actresses Fay Wray, Patricia Neal, and Louise Brooks died.There's plenty to celebrate on August 8. It's Ba Ba Day in Mongolia and Taiwan, Nane Nane Day in Tanzania, and International Cat Day everywhere (And if you've got a bit of a sweet tooth, it's also National Frozen Custard Day.)Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 82 pages packed with over 39 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: July 13 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On July 13, Frank Sinatra cut his first record Also on July 13......anti-Civil War draft riots broke out in New York ...Nixon's secret tapes were revealed to the Watergate Committee...and a legendary blackout struck New York City July 13 is also the birthday of Nathan Bedford Forrest, Harrison Ford, Patrick Stewart, Michael Spinks, and cube inventor Erno Rubik. Photograph Alfred Stieglitz, Manhattan Project commander Leslie Groves, and Yankee owner George Steinbrenner died.In Hungary, July 13 is Inventor's Day, in Montenegro it's Statehood Day, and of course it's National Cheese Pizza Day Each volume is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; superstitions; and much, much more With nearly 70 pages packed with historic photographs and illustrations, it's a feast for the eyes as well as the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

October 25: The Story of a Special DayThe Charge of the Light BrigadeThe special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this book makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten In addition to the Charge of the Light Brigade, October 25 is also the date of......the Battle of Agincourt, made famous in Shakespeare's Henry V...the appointment of the first African-American US Army General...the second day of the largest naval battle in history, Leyte GulfOctober 25 is a popular birthday Some of the famous people born on October 25 include artist Pablo Picasso, polar explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd, singer Katy Perry, waltz king Johann Strauss, country comic Minnie Pearl, and baseball player Bobby Thomson, who hit the "Shot Heard 'Round the World." Western lawman Bat Masterson, horror movie icon Vincent Price, and Canterbury Tales poet Geoffrey Chaucer died on October 25.There's plenty to celebrate on October 25 It's International Artists Day, National Greasy Foods Day (eat them in moderation year round, but splurge on October 25), and for dessert, it's National Cookie Month. Each volume of The Story of a Special Day is packed with rare historical photos and fascinating facts. Plus, holidays around the world; birthday gems, flowers, and other symbols; horoscope signs; sayings and superstitions; and much, much more With 72 pages packed with 33 historic photographs and illustrations, this book is a feast for the eyes as well as for the brain. A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, October 25: The Story of a Special Day will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: January 17 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On January 17 in history......Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared...The Great Brink's Robbery occurred...Operation Desert Storm beganJanuary 17 is the birthday of Benjamin Franklin, Al Capone, Vidal Sassoon, Michelle Obama, Kid Rock, Susanna Hoffs, Mick Taylor, Eartha Kitt, Muhammad Ali, Jim Carrey, Shari Lewis, James Earl Jones, and Betty White......and January 17 is the day that Chang and Eng Bunker, the original "Siamese Twins," and chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer died. January 17 is celebrated as Kid Inventors' Day in the US, National Day in Minorca, and Ditch New Years Resolution Day everywhere And those are just a few of the many reasons why January 17 is a very special day A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: August 27 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On August 27 in history......The volcano Krakatoa erupted with the force of 1,300 atomic bombs...The shortest war in history took place...The only World War I battle fought on American soil is fought August 27 is the birthday of Pee-Wee Herman, Martha Raye, C. S. Forester, Downtown Julie Brown, Lester Young, and LBJ......and August 27 is the day that Le Corbusier, Margaret Bourke-White, Titian, Gracie Allen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lord Mountbatten, Haile Selassie, and W. E. B. Du Bois died.August 27 is also Independence Day in Moldovia, Voluturnalia in ancient Rome, and National Banana Lovers Day in the United States And those are just a few of the many reasons why August 27 is a very special day A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: June 6 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On June 6......D-Day, the Allies invade Normandy in World War II...The June Rebellion, made famous in Les Mis rables...The most deadly day in US Marine Corps history...and the day the first drive-in movie theater opened ...On June 6, Paul Giamatti, Robert "Freddy Krueger" Englund, Thomas Mann, Nathan Hale, Gary US Bonds, Sukarno, and Bj rn Borg were born....Esther Williams, Anne Bancroft, Jack "Tin Man" Haley, J. Paul Getty, Bobby Kennedy, Carl Jung, and Patrick Henry died....In addition to D-Day, June 6 is also Engineering Day in Argentina, Memorial Day in South Korea, Queensland Day in Australia, Russian Language Day worldwide, National Day in Sweden, Teacher's Day in Bolivia, and best of all, National Applesauce Cake Day And those are just a few of the many reasons why June 6 is a very special day A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

The Story of a Special Day: June 24 The special occasion gift they'll never throw away - a whole book for the price of a premium card The story of a special day......What happened in history?...Who was born?...Who died?What happened on *your* special day?From celebrations around the world to significant moments in history, birthdays, zodiac signs, and all-month events, this ebook makes a perfect birthday present or anniversary gift - one that will be kept and remembered long after an ordinary birthday card has been forgotten On June 24 in history......The Soviet Union blockaded Berlin...Napoleon invaded Russia...The first modern UFO sighting took placeJune 24 is the birthday of Michelle Lee, Ambrose Bierce, Mick Fleetwood, Phil Harris, and Jack Dempsey...and June 24 is the day that Lucrezia Borgia, Lonesome George, Jackie Gleason, and Grover Cleveland died .June 24 is also Bannockburn Day in Scotland, the Dia do Cabocio in Brazil, Discovery Day in Newfoundland and Labrador, and National Pralines Day in the United States And those are just a few of the many reasons why June 6 is a very special day A perfect birthday present or anniversary gift, "The Story of a Special Day" will make anyone feel special on his or her very special occasion. And if you're a history enthusiast, a fan of actors or sports figures, or just interested in knowing more about the world around you, "The Story of a Special Day" makes a great addition to your bookshelf or e-reader device Look for upcoming titles covering each and every day of the year...because every day is a special day for someone you know

Welcome to Random Jottings, the magazine where every issue is entirely different Issue 10 is the Improbable History Issue, featuring essays on the stranger byways of history by: Gregory BenfordRichard BergFrank ChadwickMark DavisMichael DobsonMiles DurrHeidi FeickertRoger HerstMark Kozak-HollandAndrew HooperHumayun MirzaDouglas NilesBen Sedak