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    The Power of Names: All About People
    The Power of Names: All About People
    The Power of Names: All About People
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    The Power of Names: All About People

    By Stilovsky and Schrodinger

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    Names are so important as they identify and distinguish us from everyone else. But its not just our own names that hold such fascination those of the rich and famous play a great part in our lives.

    Felix Schrodinger and Pyotr Stilovsky have compiled in this, the second volume of the series, a compendium of information which will appeal to all who are intrigued with names and seek out knowledge for its own sake.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse UK
    Release dateMay 9, 2018
    ISBN9781546290322
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