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  • Nostradamus, as he's commonly known, published one hundred exceptionally vague predictions in 1555 in a book called Centuries, the first of ten that he wrote in his lifetime.

    The Taste of Coins from Treasure Troves 2010

  • In the meantime, a mystery bookshop called Centuries & Sleuths held a book signing for my most recent book, Look Closely.

    Long Way Home Laura Caldwell 2010

  • The ten programs, in chronological order from the eleventh century to the present, are titled Centuries of the Sword, Axe, Stirrup,

    Multimedia: CNN's Millennium Project; Exploring Egypt 2000

  • When there are no consuls to act as executives, the People in their Centuries are the executive.

    Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

  • The kind folks at Century Ride of the Centuries are a group of light-hearted individuals that put their own spin on SAG stops for those that ride

    Dirt Rag Online! 2009

  • The kind folks at Century Ride of the Centuries are a group of light-hearted individuals that put their own spin on SAG stops for those that ride

    Dirt Rag Online! 2009

  • "Centuries," the Cyclops said, starting on his other hand.

    Dragon on a Pedestal Anthony, Piers 1983

  • "Centuries," a collection of prophecies, written in quatrains.

    Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery Robert Means Lawrence

  • The several classes were divided into 193 subdivisions called "Centuries," each century representing the same amount of property.

    Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. Robert Franklin Pennell

  • Elias, Bishop of Perozshabur (c. 920), wrote letters, homilies, an apology, and a collection of maxims known as "Centuries"; George,

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913

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