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Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See - Hardcover

$29.99

by Emily Pilloton (Author), Kate Bingaman-Burt (Author)Girls Garage is the only book you'll ever need for a lifetime of building and repair. Packed with over 175 illustrated tool guides, 11 how-to projects, 21 essential skills, and 15 inspiring stories from real-world builder girls and women, Girls Garage will inspire you to fill up your toolbox and get building! With a background in architecture and construction, Emily Pilloton started the nonprofit Girls Garage to give girls the tools to bu...

Atlas of the Invisible: Maps and Graphics That Will Change How You See the World - Hardcover

$40.00

by James Cheshire (Author), Oliver Uberti (Author)Award-winning geographer-designer team James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti transform enormous datasets into rich maps and cutting-edge visualizations. In this triumph of visual storytelling, they uncover truths about our past, reveal who we are today, and highlight what we face in the years ahead. With their joyfully inquisitive approach, Cheshire and Uberti explore happiness levels around the globe, trace the undersea cables and cell towers that...

The Divine Code: The Guide to Observing the Noahide Code, Revealed from Mount Sinai in the Torah of Moses - Hardcover

$47.45

by Moshe Weiner (Author), Michael Schulman (Editor), J. Immanuel Schochet (Contribution by)Interest in the Seven Commandments for the Children of Noah (all Non-Jews) is growing, and great numbers of people around the world have committed themselves to observe these Divine commandments. Before Ask Noah International (ANI) published The Divine Code by Rabbi Moshe Weiner, a comprehensive, clear, and expertly researched guide in English for observance and in-depth study of these Noahide (or Noach...

Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern & Central North America, Seventh Ed. - Paperback

$21.99

by Roger Tory Peterson (Author)A new edition of the classic, best-selling field guide from Peterson Field Guides For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birdsof Eastern and Central North America has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America, this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to re...

Zeno and the Tortoise: How to Think Like a Philosopher - Paperback

$17.00

by Nicholas Fearn (Author)For those who don't know the difference between Lucretius's spear and Hume's fork, Zeno and the Tortoise explains not just who each philosopher was and what he thought, but exactly how he came to think in the way he did. Nicholas Fearn presents philosophy as a collection of tools -- the tricks of a trade that, in the end, might just be all tricks, each to be fruitfully applied to a variety of everyday predicaments. In a witty and engaging style that incorporates ever...

The Oxford Dictionary of American Usage and Style - Paperback

$27.99

by Bryan A. Garner (Author)What's the singular of paparazzi? Is graffiti singular or plural? What about kudos? Should I say empathic or empathetic? Is it a couple of dozen or a couple dozen? What's the correct pronunciation of concierge? Or schism? Or flaccid? In this book of crisp, precise, and often witty pronouncements on modern American English, Bryan Garner decisively answers these and thousands of other questions that bedevil those who care about the language. Garner draws on massive ev...

KJV Large Print Compact Reference Bible, Charcoal Leathertouch - Imitation Leather

$19.99

by Holman Bible Publishers (Editor) The KJV Large Print Compact Reference Bible features a large, easy-to-read 8-point type in a convenient, easy-to-carry compact size that slips nicely into a pocket, backpack, or purse. This Bible makes the perfect gift for a person "on the go" who wants to keep the Word of God close, accessible, and convenient to read at all times. FEATURES Pure Cambridge Edition of the KJV text Compact portable trim size that is easy-to-carry Durable Smyth-sewn lay-...

Men, Love & Birth: The Book about Being Present at Birth That Your Pregnant Lover Wants You to Read - Paperback

$16.95

by Mark Harris (Author), Denis Walsh (Foreword by)There's a wealth of information out there for expectant mums on pregnancy and birth, but so often the dad is left out of the conversation. Male midwife Mark Harris seeks to redress the balance with this new book, drawing on his decades of experience with couples as they make the transition to being new parents. Covering topics from massage to sex, and pain relief during labour to breastfeeding, this is a lively, honest and frank discussion of ...

Battlefields Past and Present - Hardcover

$21.99

by Peter Darman (Author)Battlefields Past and Present explores the history of armed conflict using archival photos presented side by side with modern images. Witness the evolution of historic battlefields in this remarkable visual guide that includes more than 200 photographs of landscapes and urban spaces where the world's most significant combats took place. Archival images are presented side by side with modern views to show change through the course of history. Battlefields Past and Prese...

Hampstead: A Nest of Gentle Artists - Hardcover

$122.40

by John Walde (Author)This is the most detailed reference work on Hampstead artists to date. It contains potted biographical information on thousands of entries and is the result of nearly 20 years of research.Biographical lexicographers are a rare breed, and John Walde stands out among us for his extraordinary perseverance. When I met him 18 years ago, he had already unearthed a remarkable amount of new information; there is much more now. His work has been the more difficult and is all the ...

Ranunculus: Beautiful Varieties for Home and Garden - Hardcover

$24.99

by Naomi Slade (Author), Georgianna Lane (Photographer)A centuries-old flower of love has claimed its place in high-end floral shops and wedding bouquets."Consumers now understand that this flower has a great vase life and comes in many different colors. In addition, the available varieties have seen some big improvements in the last years." -- Floral Daily, October 2021In the language of flowers, ranunculus (aka buttercup) is a symbol of seduction, charm, and attractiveness. It was particula...

Keep It Moving: Lessons for the Rest of Your Life - Paperback

$18.00

by Twyla Tharp (Author)A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of the world's legendary artists and bestselling author of The Creative Habit shares her secrets--from insight to action--for harnessing vitality, finding purpose as you age, and expanding one's possibilities over the course of a lifetime in her newest New York Times bestseller Keep It Moving. At seventy-eight, Twyla Tharp is revered not only for the dances she makes--but for her astounding regime of exercise and nonstop engagement. She i...

Hebrew Learners' Dictionary: with Conjugation & Declension Tables, Fully Transliterated - A1 - Paperback

$13.48

by Şeref Ali Taşer (Illustrator), Ahmet Murat Taşer (Author)This Quick-Reference-Mini 81-page Learners' Dictionary contains 700 most common words and is prepared for Hebrew learners at the beginner level. The words listed in this Learners' Dictionary are given only with the meaning for the learners at the beginning and intermediate levels. So, it should be noted that all meanings and variations may not be included. This book includes the most common nouns, adjectives and verbs with the Englis...

$54.95

by Jeff Koehler (Author)'This cookbook is a must for a deep dive into North African classic and regional dishes.' - Warda Bouguettaya, James Beard award-winning pastry chef and owner of Warda Patisserie, Detroit'An unprecedented and remarkable dive in the fabulously rich and diverse culinary heritage of North Africa (which goes far beyond the beloved clichés of couscous and tagines).' - Mohamed El Baroudi, Moroccan tea expert and gastronome, Academy Chair of the World's 50 Best Restaurants fo...

$24.99

by Deborah J. Rumsey (Author)Learn how to calculate your chances with easy-to-understand explanations of probability Probability--the likelihood or chance of an event occurring--is an important branch of mathematics used in business and economics, finance, engineering, physics, and beyond. We see probability at work every day in areas such as weather forecasting, investing, and sports betting. Packed with real-life examples and mathematical problems with thorough explanations, Probability For...

Go! More Than a Game: Revised Edition - Paperback

$16.95

by Peter Shotwell (Author)Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook. Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast--even when compared to chess. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, espec...

$20.99

by Corey Mintz (Author), Steve Murray (Illustrator), Sarah Polley (Introduction by)A fun, informative guide to hosting the perfect party every time. "Every dinner party experience I've had in the last ten years at Corey's has been incredible. But practice really does make perfect and I can now honestly say there is nowhere I'd rather be in the world than at his table ... I can't begin to express the relief I felt in reading this book and realizing there was a method to his success."- Sarah P...

Moctezuma's Children: Aztec Royalty under Spanish Rule, 1520-1700 - Paperback

$45.00

by Donald E. Chipman (Author)Though the Aztec Empire fell to Spain in 1521, three principal heirs of the last emperor, Moctezuma II, survived the conquest and were later acknowledged by the Spanish victors as reyes naturales (natural kings or monarchs) who possessed certain inalienable rights as Indian royalty. For their part, the descendants of Moctezuma II used Spanish law and customs to maintain and enhance their status throughout the colonial period, achieving titles of knighthood and nob...

The National Association of Professional Base Ball Player's: The Origins of Professional Baseball and The American Identity - Paperback

$47.12

by Eric Rosenberg (Author)Scientific Essay from the year 2011 in the subject History - Miscellaneous, grade: 93.00, Vanderbilt University, language: English, abstract: With almost utmost certainty, the sun will rise in the east, set in the west, and Major League Baseball will begin a new season in the spring. Such has been assured since 1871, as professional baseball first complemented everyday American life by virtue of the National Association of Professional Base Ball Player's (NAPBBP) ina...

So You Think You Know Baseball: The Baseball Hall of Fame Trivia Book - Paperback

$18.34

by The National Baseball Hall of Fame and M (Author)Baseball Facts and MLB Trivia for the Ultimate Baseball Fan#1 New Release in Statistics and Baseball History In this third title published by National Baseball Hall of Fame Books, test your knowledge of baseball trivia against the experts-the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.The history of baseball is etched in its trivia. No American sport is chronicled through its trivia and statistics more than baseball. Now, the National Basebal...

Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness to Stay Safe - Paperback

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by Gary Dean Quesenberry (Author), Dave Grossman (Foreword by)Spotting danger before it happens is a skill that can be developed and may even save your life. Understand the threat Build situational awareness Develop personal defenses A mother dropping her teenager off at the mall, a young man leaving home for college, a family about to head out on their first trip overseas. What do all of these people have in common? They all have a vested interest in their personal security and the wellbeing...

The Book of Common Prayer: And Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church - Leather

$52.95

by Church Publishing (Author)Give the gift of a beautiful and durable Book of Common Prayer! A gold cross is stamped on the bonded leather cover in your choice of five colors, with gilt edges, a presentation page, and two satin ribbon markers. Certificates of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage are included. 9-point font size. This is the standard Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church together with The Psalter or Psalms of Davi...

$39.95

by Andrew Loomis (Author)The illustrator Andrew Loomis (1892-1959) is revered amongst artists - including the great American painter Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, Realist style. His hugely influential series of art instruction books have never been bettered. Drawing the Head and Hands is the second in Titan's programme of facsimile editions, returning these classic titles to print for the first time in decades.Author BiographyAnd...

The Art of Tapestry Weaving: A Complete Guide to Mastering the Techniques for Making Images with Yarn - Hardcover

$35.00

by Rebecca Mezoff (Author), Sarah C. Swett (Foreword by)Put aside those preconceptions of dusty, medieval tapestries hanging on castle walls Tapestry weaving has a whole new look, and fiber enthusiasts of all levels are eager to try their hand at creating images with yarn. Rebecca Mezoff, a renowned teacher of contemporary tapestry weaving, shares her techniques in this in-depth guide to every aspect of the process, from developing a color palette to selecting yarn, warping the loom, and wea...

The Ultimate Guide to Raising Farm Animals: A Complete Guide to Raising Chickens, Pigs, Cows, and More - Paperback

$19.99

by Laura Childs (Author), Jennifer Megyesi (Author), Jessie Shiers (Author)Learn how to take care of chickens, pigs, sheep, cows, and other livestock. Each chapter of this fully illustrated book is dedicated to a different animal, and you will learn not only how to take care of them but also what sorts of things you can get from them. Imagine putting together a big breakfast using eggs straight from your own chickens and bacon from the pig. This is an ideal that many dream of but few ever get...

New Handbook for a Post-Roe America: The Complete Guide to Abortion Legality, Access, and Practical Support - Paperback

$17.95

by Robin Marty (Author), Amanda Palmer (Foreword by)A completely new edition of Robin Marty's bestselling manual on what to do now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned. “This isn’t The Handmaid’s Tale, this is real life. In Handbook for a Post-Roe America, Robin Marty outlines the grim possibilities of Trump’s conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court, positing, 'When we say abortion will be illegal in half the states in the nation, we are no longer talking about some hypothetical future—we ...

The Old Farmer's Almanac Container Gardener's Handbook - Paperback

$19.95

by Old Farmer's Almanac (Author)You can grow almost anything in a container--and do it almost anywhere! Whether you're tight for space, time, money, or other resources or just want to keep things satisfyingly simple, container gardening is the perfect way not only to explore your love of plants but also to "grow" your knowledge.How to start? This is where the Container Gardener's Handbook comes in. Created by The Old Farmer's Almanac, America's longtime trusted gardening resource, this third ...

A Frequency Dictionary of Contemporary American English: Word Sketches, Collocates and Thematic Lists - Paperback

$95.56

by Mark Davies (Author), Dee Gardner (Author)A Frequency Dictionary of Contemporary American English is an invaluable tool for all learners of American English, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language. The dictionary is based on data from a 385 million word corpus - evenly balanced between spoken English (unscripted conversation from radio and TV shows); fiction (books, short stories, movie scripts); more than 100 popular magazines; ten newspapers; and 100 aca...

A Popular Encyclopaedia of Victorian Women Writers: The famous, the forgotten, the forlorn - Paperback

$44.80

by Russell James (Author)A compendious illustrated guide to those industrious but often overlooked women writers of the Victorian era: the famous, the forgotten and the forlorn. More than 1,500 women authors, along with over 400 pseudonyms, 400 quotes and extracts, and a further 40 subject entries and essays.Not just the familiar names - though they're all there - but literally hundreds of minor and middle-ranking authors, along with the magazines they were serialized in, the trends, the publ...

The Complete Rhyming Dictionary - Paperback

$9.99

by Clement Wood (Author)The essential handbook for songwriters, poets, students, teachers, speechmakers, and members of the performing arts This simple-to-use, exceptionally complete reference work has been updated, expanded and redesigned to meet the needs of today's most demanding wordsmiths. Included here are: - Over 10,000 new entries--over 60,000 in all- More rhymes than any other book- Sight, vowel, consonant, and one-, two-, and three-syllable rhymes- Proper names, slang, and scientifi...

In Focus Tarot: Your Personal Guide - Hardcover

$19.99

by Steven Bright (Author)In Focus Tarot provides the essentials to quickly get you started practicing tarot card reading. Included inside the back cover is a beautifully illustrated 18 × 24-inch wall chart of the Major Arcana tarot cards to inspire and guide you each day. Tarot cards and readings have been used since the eighteenth century as a divination tool in seeking answers to past, present, and future events, in addition to guidance and support. Their popularity continues to this day....

Random House Japanese-English/English-Japanese Dictionary - Paperback

$8.99

by Dictionary (Author)RANDOM HOUSEJAPANESE-ENGLISHENGLISH-JAPANESEDICTIONARYRELIABLE, DETAILED, AND UP-TO-DATE * More than 50,000 entries, including the most common meanings* Two sections, Japanese-English and English-Japanese* All entries, from A to Z, in a single alphabetical listing * Japanese terms shown in romanized Japanese and standard Japanese characters* Hundreds of new words, including eizu (AIDS) and nyuryoku (computer input)* Thousands of idioms, phrases, and common expressions il...