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"Paisley MacGregor, a maid to the rich, made a dying request to send all of her wealthy employers on a first-class wake to spread her ashes around the world. Amy has her suspicions about these 'mourners,' especially when one has a life-threatening 'accident' at the first stop in Paris. And when a mysterious American stranger tagging along with the group has his ticket punched in the shadow of the Taj Mahal, Amy knows she may have a killer on her tour"--Dust...
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Journey to dazzling seventeenth-century Hindustan, where the reigning emperor, consumed with grief over the tragic death of his beloved wife, commissioned the building of a grand mausoleum as a testa ment to the marvel of their love. This monument would soon become known as the Taj Mahal - a sight famous around the world for its beauty and the emotions it symbolizes. Princess Jahanara, the courageous daughter of the emperor and his wife, tells their...
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"The Taj Mahal, a majestic mausoleum in India, continues to amaze visitors with its beauty nearly 400 years after its construction. Engineering the Taj Mahal discusses the emperor behind the famous structure, the precise engineering used by the designers, and the ways in which India is preserving the mausoleum so that it can continue to impress future generations. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...
5) Taj Mahal
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"Describes the Taj Mahal, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, how it was ruined and has been restored, and what it is like today"--
12) Taj Mahal
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Discusses the building of the Taj Mahal which stands as a tribute to a lost love.
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"Watch elephants bathing from a houseboat in Kerala, marvel at ancient cave paintings in Bhimbetka, wander Delhi's bustling streets, and ride a train through the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. In spread after colorful spread, India's breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural splendor leap to life on the page, framed by the story of a little girl named Thara and her grandmother. In a carved wooden trunk, Nanijee keeps mementos collected...
18) The 14 wonders of the world ancient and new: the definitive collection of the world's great wonders
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New wonders of the world: Experience some of the most magnificent works of humankind now designated as the New Wonders: The Great Wall of China; Petra in Jordan; The Statue of Christ the Redeemer in Brazil; Machu Picchu in Peru; Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico; The Colosseum in Rome; and the Taj Mahal.
Seven wonders of the ancient world: They have captivated and intrigued. Each was a singular achievement of architecture, engineering, and artistic...