Written virtually single-handedly over a seven-year period by a revered dean of English letters, Johnson’s Dictionary first appeared in 1755. A remarkable monument to the vigor and variety of our language and to the genius of its author, it served as the standard dictionary for more than 150 years and formed the basis for all subsequent English dictionaries. This modern version reduces the original 2,300 pages of definitions and literary examples to a more manageable length, retai...

From the pioneering mixologist Harry Johnson, this timeless guide reveals the secrets to crafting the perfect cocktail and details hundreds of essential mixed drinks recipes.First published in 1882, Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual was the first how-to mixology guide and has since been an indispensable volume for anyone looking to master the art of crafting cocktails. Explore the most innovative drink recipes, from classic cocktails to u...

Abandoned as a newborn, a nameless boy roams the streets of Vancouver like a mouse, living by few rules, under the wing of a charismatic grifter, while a voice in his head whispers very bad things in the night. When a terrorist attack destroys the global balance of power, society bleeds into anarchy. For the mouse to survive, his rules have to change.From the ashes of chaos, Panopticon rises, a shadow regime exercising control through surveillance, and the occasional act of erasure...

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Treasure Island (R. L. Stevenson) Blackbeard: Buccaneer (R. D. Paine) Pieces of Eight (Le Gallienne) Gold-Bug (Edgar A. Poe) The Dark Frigate (C. B. Hawes) Hearts of Three (Jack London) Captain Singleton (Defoe) Swords of Red Brotherhood (Howard) Queen of Black Coast (Howard) Afloat and Ashore (James F. Cooper) Pirate Gow (Defoe) The King of Pirates (Defoe) Barbarossa—Kin...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Ninja were skilled warriors in medieval Japan. And now you can find ninja in comics, movies, and TV shows. But what about in nature? Real animals aren't anything like ninja . . . are they?A stealthy lizard that can climb walls and hang upside down by its toes? Yes! A sea creature that defends itself with weapons that look a whole lot lik...

Take a walk in the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome at the top of the world, summer is short. Carpets of wildflowers and grasses bloom in the bright sunlight. An arctic fox pup catches sight of a lemming. The fox pup pounces . . . . The closer you look, the more life you see. Mosses, grasses, and wildflowers grow in the thin soil. Animals from bees to bears depend on the life growing in this chilly habitat Learn about this windy landscape though narrative text, crisp photos, and illustrat...

Argan Oil 101 Cosmetics and Nutrition:Handbook for Beauty and Wellnessis a comprehensive guide to one of the world's most prized natural ingredients. This book delves into the history and culture surrounding argan oil, from its origins in rural Morocco to its current status as a popular ingredient in cosmetics and culinary products worldwide.Readers will learn about the traditional methods used to produce argan oil, the benefits of argan oil for skin, hair, and overall heal...

Embark on an exciting coding adventure with "Coding Adventures: A Journey into the World of Code." This captivating ebook is designed to help kids and young people learn the basics of coding through a delightful fictional story and an informative guidebook.In between chapters of the fictional story, readers will find a comprehensive guidebook that explains coding principles, tools, and techniques. Clear explanations and colorful illustrations make complex concepts easy to understan...

This book is for anyone and everyone to encourage, heal, deliver, comfort, and minister to their heart, mind, and spirit. This book, My God, How Great You Are, "I Worship You” is a very inspiring book of poetry. This extraordinary book expresses how great God is through poetry. God speaks through poetry. Some of the book of Psalms in the Holy Bible are poetry. Poetry changes the inner being of a person and gives them hope in their lives. This book of poetry is not an ordinary book, but it'...

As a health professional, personal conversations with thousands of women from around the world revealed one trend. They had little self-worth, were not empowered and others saw them similarly.It must be noted that even historians portray no ancient writing as unique as the bible, whose successful female characters existed within an exclusively male dominant culture when women were excluded from the population statistic of their times (Exodus. 11:37) and (Matt.14:21 and 15:38)....

Take a walk in the desert. It's hot and dry―and full of life. An elf owl peers out at you from its home, a hole in a saguaro cactus. Nearby, a desert tortoise stretches its neck to nibble on a wildflower. From the thick green stems of cacti to fluffy jackrabbits, the desert is teeming with life. Narrative text and you-are-there photos put the reader in the middle of this misunderstood biome and critical habitat.The interdependence of plant and animal species comes alive in these im...

Sharon Johnson is the author of the best selling Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention now in its second edition. In this new book on PTSD, she lends her practical outline format to understanding PTSD assessment, treatment planning, and intervention. The book begins with a summary information on PTSD definition, and prevalence, assessment, and the evidence basis behind different treatment options. The book offers adjunctive skill building resources to supplement traditional therapy ch...