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Atlas Obscura: Wild Life

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

de Cara Giaimo, Joshua Foer, Atlas Obscura ...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift
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History Year by Year

de DK ...

The entire course of history is revisited in this unique and unforgettable visual guide.The most memorable moments and significant events of each year are charted in a definitive timeline that runs throughout the book. From the ancient origins of our earliest African ancestors right up to our modern world today, Timelines of History includes a diverse range of people, cultures, and countries. ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The entire course of history is revisited in this unique and unforgettable visual guide.The most memorable moments and significant events of each year are charted in a definitive timeline that runs throughout the book. From the ancient origins of our earliest African ancestors right up to our modern world today, Timelines of History includes a diverse range of people, cultures, and countries.
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Story

Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

de Robert McKee ...

Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series ... Leer más

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Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones, Diane Keaton, Gloria Steinem, Julia Roberts, John Cleese and David Bowie are just a few of his celebrity alumni. Writers, producers, development executives and agents all flock to his lecture series
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A Brief History of Everyone Who Ever Lived

The Human Story Retold Through Our Genes

de Adam Rutherford ...

National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war, ... Leer más

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National Book Critics Circle Award—2017 Nonfiction Finalist"Nothing less than a tour de force—a heady amalgam of science, history, a little bit of anthropology and plenty of nuanced, captivating storytelling."— The New York Times Book Review, Editor's ChoiceA National Geographic Best Book of 2017In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species—births, deaths, disease, war,
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Girl Scouts Handbook

The Original 1913 Edition

de W. J. Hoxie ...

Learn skills that will last a lifetime—just like girls did over a century ago!The Girl Scouts of America has evolved over the last hundred years from the original group of eighteen into an organization with over one million members nationwide.First published in 1913, Girl Scouts Handbook is the original reference for girl scouts. This blast-from-the-past practical guide has been the foundation for ... Leer más

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Learn skills that will last a lifetime—just like girls did over a century ago!The Girl Scouts of America has evolved over the last hundred years from the original group of eighteen into an organization with over one million members nationwide.First published in 1913, Girl Scouts Handbook is the original reference for girl scouts. This blast-from-the-past practical guide has been the foundation for
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Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

de Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to
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Bartlett's Familiar Quotations

de John Bartlett ...

Collected passages, phrases & proverbs, spanning five,zero years of history & culture, traced to their sources in literature—revised & updated for its 18th edition.First published in 1855 and continuously in print since then, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is the most authoritative, thought-provoking, and entertaining collection of quotations available. This new edition spans five,zero years of ... Leer más

$19.43 USD

Collected passages, phrases & proverbs, spanning five,zero years of history & culture, traced to their sources in literature—revised & updated for its 18th edition.First published in 1855 and continuously in print since then, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations is the most authoritative, thought-provoking, and entertaining collection of quotations available. This new edition spans five,zero years of
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How to Write Like a Writer

A Sharp and Subversive Guide to Ignoring Inhibitions, Inviting Inspiration, and Finding Your True Voice

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging writing guide.Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired ... Leer más

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The New York Times bestselling author of the beloved classic How to Read Literature Like a Professor teaches you how to write everything from a report for your community association to a meaningful memoir in this masterful and engaging writing guide.Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing—and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher—retired
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The Enigma Story

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

de Sir John Dermot Turing ...

'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point ... Leer más

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point
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Now, That's a Good Question

Answers to Questions about Life and Faith

de R. C. Sproul ...

In Now, That's a Good Question , R.C. Sproul answers more than 300 challenging questions about life and faith.Addressing doctrinal points and contemporary issues such as euthanasia, evolution, and abortion, Sproul covers frequently asked questions in a personable, easy-to-read style that's perfect for the lay person. Combining wisdom, practicality, wit, and a serious approach to reformed theology ... Leer más

$12.32 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In Now, That's a Good Question , R.C. Sproul answers more than 300 challenging questions about life and faith.Addressing doctrinal points and contemporary issues such as euthanasia, evolution, and abortion, Sproul covers frequently asked questions in a personable, easy-to-read style that's perfect for the lay person. Combining wisdom, practicality, wit, and a serious approach to reformed theology
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Only Dull People Are Brilliant at Breakfast

de Oscar Wilde ...

Series series Penguin Little Black Classics
'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and ... Leer más

$1.19 USD

'It would be unfair to expect other people to be as remarkable as oneself'Wilde's celebrated witticisms on the dangers of sincerity, duplicitous biographers, the stupidity of the English - and his own genius.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and
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Syme's Letter Writer

A Guide to Modern Correspondence About (Almost) Every Imaginable Subject of Daily Life, with Odes to Desktop Ephemera and Selected Letters of Famous Writers

de Rachel Syme ...

A literary jaunt in praise of the lost art of letter writing that explores a cultural history and the undeniable thrill of old-school correspondence—from journalist and cultural critic Rachel Syme.Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions on how to lick a stamp, cultural critic Rachel Syme has rewritten the staid letter-writing rules of ... Leer más

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A literary jaunt in praise of the lost art of letter writing that explores a cultural history and the undeniable thrill of old-school correspondence—from journalist and cultural critic Rachel Syme.Inspired by a famed correspondence handbook penned by a persnickety Victorian who had strong opinions on how to lick a stamp, cultural critic Rachel Syme has rewritten the staid letter-writing rules of
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Weather 101

From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex and Climate Change, Everything You Need to Know about the Study of Weather

de Kathleen Sears ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of ... Leer más

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In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of
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The Reformed Librarie-Keeper (1650)

A Practical Guide to Library Management in the 17th Century

de John Dury ...

In "The Reformed Librarie-Keeper" (1650), John Dury presents a foundational text on the organization and management of libraries, arguing for the reform of library practices in England during the tumultuous years of the English Civil War. Dury's engaging prose weaves philosophical musings and practical guidelines, reflecting the Renaissance humanist ideals of knowledge dissemination and the ... Leer más

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In "The Reformed Librarie-Keeper" (1650), John Dury presents a foundational text on the organization and management of libraries, arguing for the reform of library practices in England during the tumultuous years of the English Civil War. Dury's engaging prose weaves philosophical musings and practical guidelines, reflecting the Renaissance humanist ideals of knowledge dissemination and the
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New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters

The Complete Who's Who in the Bible

de Zondervan ...

Series series Zondervan's Understand the Bible Reference Series
The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai.Discover the roles that men and women—from the obscure to the famous to the infamous—have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

The New International Encyclopedia of Bible Characters is a complete index of every person named in the Bible, from Aaron to Zurishadai.Discover the roles that men and women—from the obscure to the famous to the infamous—have played in the unfolding story of Scripture. Entries range from one-line biblical references for minor characters to full-length articles that address the theological
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When Your Spouse Comes Out

A Straight Mate's Recovery Manual

de Carol Grever, Deborah Bowman ...

Effective therapeutic self-help techniques for a straight mate’s recoveryOne of the most traumatic events that can happen in a marriage is discovering your mate is gay. When Your Spouse Comes Out: A Straight Mate’s Recovery Manual is a comprehensive exploration of the trauma that provides practical steps that successful individuals have taken to keep this event from ruining their future. This ... Leer más

$52.19 USD

Effective therapeutic self-help techniques for a straight mate’s recoveryOne of the most traumatic events that can happen in a marriage is discovering your mate is gay. When Your Spouse Comes Out: A Straight Mate’s Recovery Manual is a comprehensive exploration of the trauma that provides practical steps that successful individuals have taken to keep this event from ruining their future. This
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How to Slay a Dragon

A Fantasy Hero's Guide to the Real Middle Ages

de Cait Stevenson ...

Grab your magical sword and take the place of your favorite fantasy character with this fun and historically accurate how-to guide to solving epic quests.What should you ask a magic mirror? How do you outwit a genie? Where should you dig for buried treasure? Fantasy media’s favorite clichés get new life from How to Slay a Dragon: A Fantasy Hero’s Guide to the Real Middle Ages, a historically ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Grab your magical sword and take the place of your favorite fantasy character with this fun and historically accurate how-to guide to solving epic quests.What should you ask a magic mirror? How do you outwit a genie? Where should you dig for buried treasure? Fantasy media’s favorite clichés get new life from How to Slay a Dragon: A Fantasy Hero’s Guide to the Real Middle Ages, a historically
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A Season Inside

One Year in College Basketball

de John Feinstein ...

An intimate insider’s look at one season of college basketball, following teams from late-night strategy sessions and grueling practices to electrifying victories and more, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Season on the Brink“A buoyant and entertaining tribute to college basketball.”—The New York TimesGet a close-up look at recruiting, referees, injuries, winning, losing, and the ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

An intimate insider’s look at one season of college basketball, following teams from late-night strategy sessions and grueling practices to electrifying victories and more, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Season on the Brink“A buoyant and entertaining tribute to college basketball.”—The New York TimesGet a close-up look at recruiting, referees, injuries, winning, losing, and the
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The Great Thoughts, Revised and Updated

From Abelard to Zola, from Ancient Greece to Contemporary America, the Ideas That Have Shaped the History of the World

de George Seldes ...

Upon its publication, George Seldes's The Great Thoughts instantly took its place as a classic--a treasure house of the seminal ideas that have shaped the intellectual history of the world down through the ages. Seldes, a pivotal figure in the history of American journalism and a tireless researcher, spent the better part of his extraordinary lifetime compiling the thoughts that rule the world, ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Upon its publication, George Seldes's The Great Thoughts instantly took its place as a classic--a treasure house of the seminal ideas that have shaped the intellectual history of the world down through the ages. Seldes, a pivotal figure in the history of American journalism and a tireless researcher, spent the better part of his extraordinary lifetime compiling the thoughts that rule the world,
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Get Organized with the Polished Woman

Hints, Tips, and Tricks to Getting Organized

de Angie Massengill ...

I hope that my book The Polished Woman will help you get organized and make your life easier. As I want this book to help guide my children and my grandchildren for generations to come. Life can be very difficult especially if youre a wife, mother, and work a full-time job. We wear many hats. Think about it; we are wives, mothers, caregivers, teachers, coaches, housekeepers, gardeners, nurses, etc ... Leer más

$7.82 USD

I hope that my book The Polished Woman will help you get organized and make your life easier. As I want this book to help guide my children and my grandchildren for generations to come. Life can be very difficult especially if youre a wife, mother, and work a full-time job. We wear many hats. Think about it; we are wives, mothers, caregivers, teachers, coaches, housekeepers, gardeners, nurses, etc
... Leer más
Slaughter on the Somme 1 July 1916

The Complete War Diaries of the British Army's Worst Day

de John Grehan, Martin Mace ...

At 07.30 hours on 1 July 1916, the devastating cacophony of the Allied artillery fell silent along the front on the Somme. The ear-splitting explosions were replaced by the shrill sound of hundreds of whistles being blown. At that moment, tens of thousands of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches on their part of the Western Front, and began to make their way steadily towards the German ... Leer más

$8.90 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

At 07.30 hours on 1 July 1916, the devastating cacophony of the Allied artillery fell silent along the front on the Somme. The ear-splitting explosions were replaced by the shrill sound of hundreds of whistles being blown. At that moment, tens of thousands of British soldiers climbed out from the trenches on their part of the Western Front, and began to make their way steadily towards the German
... Leer más
Universe

The story of the Universe, from earliest times to our continuing discoveries

de Peter Grego ...

Series series Collins Need to Know?
An introduction to the universe covering everything from the big bang and our understanding of the universe over time, to the earth's formation, the Sun and how it affects us, the Moon and planets, black holes and galaxies.The companion volume to ‘Need to Know? Stargazing’ and by the same author, this book focuses on the basic history and science of the universe, rather than on the practical ... Leer más

$0.99 USD

An introduction to the universe covering everything from the big bang and our understanding of the universe over time, to the earth's formation, the Sun and how it affects us, the Moon and planets, black holes and galaxies.The companion volume to ‘Need to Know? Stargazing’ and by the same author, this book focuses on the basic history and science of the universe, rather than on the practical
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Twentieth Century Colonialism and China

Localities, the everyday, and the world

Edición de Bryna Goodman, David Goodman ...

Colonialism in China was a piecemeal agglomeration that achieved its greatest extent in the first half of the twentieth century, the last edifices falling at the close of the century. The diversity of these colonial arrangements across China’s landscape defies systematic characterization.This book investigates the complexities and subtleties of colonialism in China during the first half of the ... Leer más

$66.59 USD

Colonialism in China was a piecemeal agglomeration that achieved its greatest extent in the first half of the twentieth century, the last edifices falling at the close of the century. The diversity of these colonial arrangements across China’s landscape defies systematic characterization.This book investigates the complexities and subtleties of colonialism in China during the first half of the
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I'll Tell You Mine

Thirty Years of Essays from the Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program

de Robert Atwan ...

The University of Iowa is a leading light in the writing world. In addition to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop for poets and fiction writers, it houses the prestigious Nonfiction Writing Program (NWP), which was the first full-time masters-granting program in this genre in the United States. Over the past three decades the NWP has produced some of the most influential nonfiction writers in the country ... Leer más

$14.93 USD

The University of Iowa is a leading light in the writing world. In addition to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop for poets and fiction writers, it houses the prestigious Nonfiction Writing Program (NWP), which was the first full-time masters-granting program in this genre in the United States. Over the past three decades the NWP has produced some of the most influential nonfiction writers in the country
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