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Prehistory: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Chris Gosden (Author)Prehistory covers the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history, when our earliest ancestors, the Australopithecines, existed in Africa. But this is relatively recent compared to whole history of the earth of some 4.5 billion years. A key aspect of prehistory is that it provides a sense of scale, throwing recent ways of life into perspective. Humans and their ancestors lived in many different ways and the cultural variety we see now is just a t...

Think Like a Curator: A Guide to Curatorial Practice in History Organizations

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Report copyright infringementby Donna R. Braden (Author)This book guides the reader through curatorial methodology in today's world with topics that include: reading objects; shaping collections; engaging in rigorous research; the curatorial role in exhibitions and historic site interpretation; the basics of curatorial writing; and curators as leaders.Author BiographyDonna R. Braden retired from The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, after 45 years as a curator of domestic life, then of communit...

Museums in Motion: An Introduction to the Histories, Functions, and Aspirations of Museums

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Report copyright infringementby Juilee Decker (Author)This book explores the histories and functions of museums while also looking at the aspirations of museums as they shift from their rather simple form of a treasury, storehouse, and tomb to something much more complex and people-centered. Author BiographyJuilee Decker, Ph.D., is professor of history at Rochester Institute of Technology where she directs the Museum Studies/Public History program and co-directs the Cultural Heritage Imaging ...

The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals; Including Hoofed Mammals, Carnivores, and Primates - Paperback

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by Richard D. Estes (Author), Daniel Otte (Illustrator), Kathryn S. Fuller (Foreword by)The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of o...

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Report copyright infringementby Ann O'Connell (Author), Janet Portman (Author)Create a solid, binding lease that complies with your state laws If you rent out residential real estate, you need to createdocuments that are legally valid where your rental property is located. Everystate has its own rules when it comes to what landlords must include in theirleases, and one-size-fits-all forms simply cannot comply with every state'slaws. This book gives you a template and several 50-state law cha...

A Museum: The History of the Cabinet of Curiosities of the American Philosophical Society

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Report copyright infringementby Murphy D. Smith (Author)The Amer. Philosophical Soc. (APS) was formed in 1743 in Phila. Members contributed a wide variety of items to the APS, such as rocks, fossils, and plant specimens, which they acquired through their involvement in such activities as physics, astronomy, math, geography, med., chemistry, mechanics, agriculture, arts, trades and manufactures, and animal husbandry. This collection of items became known as the Cabinet of Curiosities (CoC). Th...

La Cucina: The Regional Cooking of Italy - Hardcover

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by The Italian Academy of Cuisine (Author)Fifty years ago, a group of Italian scholars gathered to discuss a problem: how to preserve traditional Italian cooking. They formed the Italian Academy of Cuisine to document classic recipes from every region. The academy's more than seven thousand associates spread out to villages everywhere, interviewing grandmothers and farmers at their stoves, transcribing their recipes--many of which had never been documented before. This is the culmination of t...

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Report copyright infringementby Matt A. Casado (Author)The purpose of Hospitality Management: A Capstone Course is to provide instructors of senior seminar courses with the necessary tools to teach the last class of the hospitalitycurriculum. Usually offered in the last semester before graduation, this capstone course is aimed at preparing students for joining the industry, generally as manager-trainees.In most cases, students in senior seminars have completed the majority of their profession...

Economics of Intercollegiate Sports, the (Second Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby John C. Leadley (Author), Randy R. Grant (Author), Zenon X. Zygmont (Author)Why do universities place so much emphasis on athletics? Are the salaries of head coaches excessive? Should student-athletes be paid? Why is there so much cheating in college sports? Should athletic departments be subsidized by the university? Does Title IX unfairly discriminate against men's sports? This textbook is designed to help teach students about the business of college sports, ...

Kelly Wearstler: Evocative Style: Evocative Style - Hardcover

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by Kelly Wearstler (Author), Rima Suqi (Author)For her first book in ten years, Kelly Wearstler, one of the most irreverent and fascinating designers working today, continues to push boundaries with her inventive and opulent interiors, here inviting readers into her latest creations including her newly designed home. Celebrated for luxurious interiors that capture the swankiness of old-world Hollywood with a modern pop sensibility, Wearstler is known for her decadent designs of residences and...

KJV, Deluxe Reference Bible, Super Giant Print, Imitation Leather, Burgundy, Indexed, Red Letter Edition - Imitation Leather

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)This Bible published in the classic King James Version includes cross references and extra-large print type allowing for an easy Bible reading experience. This edition is published in large KJV Comfort Print type, which was designed exclusively for Thomas Nelson to be the most readable at any size.The literary beauty of the King James Version and the most comfortable reading experience imaginable with Thomas Nelson's custom KJV font in a super-giant-print format. Don'...

Sandusky Tool Co. 1877 Catalog - Paperback

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by Sandusky Tool Company (Author)One of the most important of the 19th century wooden plane manufacturers. This catalog includes the rosewood and ebony classic centerwheel plow and the Morris patent, among others. Many illustrations and molding profiles. Number of Pages: 67 Dimensions: 0.16 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: April 03, 1995

Interpretative Master Planning: A Framework for Historical Sites

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Nosek (Author)Building on the theories first introduced by Freeman Tilden and the good work done in interpretive planning over the past 15 years, this book provides the reader with the basics needed for developing a strong interpretive master plan for their institution along with first-hand insights.Author BiographyElizabeth Nosek holds degrees in cultural anthropology from Hamline University and history museum studies from the Cooperstown Graduate Pr...

Smart Money Kids: a Parent's Guide to Digital Finance Education

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Report copyright infringementby Björn Nübel (Author) Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: March 04, 2025

The Essential Scratch & Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert: Take a Whiff of That - Board Book

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by Richard Betts (Author), Wendy Macnaughton (Author)Richard Betts is one of fewer than two hundred master sommeliers in the world, but he's no wine snob and he hates wine-speak. In the first book of its kind, he helps readers scratch and sniff their way to expertise by introducing the basic components of wine--the fruits, the wood, the earth--enabling anyone to discover the difference between a Syrah and a Sangiovese and get the glass they love every time. Humorously illustrated, with 16 sce...

Nkjv, Reference Bible, Compact, Leathersoft, Teal, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version - Imitation Leather

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by Thomas Nelson (Author)An easy-to-carry Bible that easily fits in a purse or backpack with cross references allowing this Bible to be an ideal choice to take with you wherever you go.Reading the Bible on the go? This compact-sized edition was designed with you in mind. Even though this Bible is small, you don't have to compromise size for readability. Plus, thousands of cross references are conveniently located at the end of verses to help you make connections throughout Scripture.Trusted b...

Dreams: A Little Introduction to the Symbols - Hardcover

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by Mara Penny (Illustrator)Explore the magic of dream interpretation in this fully-illustrated, A-to-Z guide to the symbols and their meanings.From symbols of success and happiness -- like frogs, horses, and kangaroos -- to signs that predict lasting friendships -- including candles and butterflies -- this useful, palm-sized mini-book is an enchanted guide to the symbols and interpretations of dreams. With full-color illustrations throughout, this captivating primer covers more than 90 of the...

Compact Oxford Spanish Dictionary - Paperback

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by Oxford University Press (Author)With over 90,000 words and phrases, and 120,000 translations of contemporary Spanish and English, this dictionary offers excellent coverage of both European and Latin American Spanish. All the words you will need from Spanish and English have been added from computing and technology to health and lifestyle. More than just a dictionary, this handy reference book also includes extensive sections on grammar, culture, and communication, giving you the tools you ...

The Rothschilds: the Financial Rulers of Nations;

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Report copyright infringementby John Reeves (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enou...

Psycho-Oncology, Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Healing in Cancer

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Report copyright infringementby Francisco O. Valenzuela (Author)This book is a summary of the experiences and knowledge acquired by the author as a caregiver of his wife, herself a cancer patient for almost thirty years, as a researcher in the field of integral medicine, and as a Psycho-Oncologist, providing therapy and education to clients in the province of Alberta. Many books have been written on the psychobiology of health and healing and on the wisdom accummulated by the bodymind since i...

The Leaving of Loughrea: An Irish Family in the Great Famine

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Lally (Author)This is the story of the Lally family between 1818 and 1848. It could just as easily be your story if you have ancestors who were among over a million people who left the beautiful and tragic land of Ireland in the 1840s. This family lived in the Loughrea area, County Galway, Ireland, and their story is similar to that of so many Irish families as they struggled against the odds, were overwhelmed by the tragedy of the Great Famine, and wer...

The Arts: A Comparative Approach to the Arts of Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Music and Drama

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas A. Walters (Author) Number of Pages: 114 Dimensions: 0.44 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: June 22, 2011

Buddhist Monuments and Temples of Cambodia and Laos

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Report copyright infringementby W. Vivian De Thabrew (Author)This is the third volume in my series on Buddhist monuments and temples in South Asia, and the last one dealing with orthodox or Theravada Buddhism. The advent of Theravada Buddhism in Cambodia and Laos came during the 11th century, while Mahayana Buddhism came much earlier to Cambodia. Laos, however, with its constant contact with Thailand (Siam), inherited Theravada or the pure form of Buddhism. The specific origins of the peoples...

Astrocartography: An Astrologer's Guide to Where You'll Thrive

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Report copyright infringementby Clarisse Monahan (Author)Map out a life full of meaning and growth through your power places. If astrology helps you find your place in the greater cosmic order, Astrocartography shows you exactly where you can best thrive (literally). Plot your birth chart against a world map and follow the planetary lines to pinpoint the locations and cultures that hold most significance to you - then unlock all that they have to offer. Clarisse Monahan, Soho House's resident...

The Gandhi Book of Quotes: A Collection of Speeches, Quotations, Essays and Advice

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Report copyright infringementby Travis Hellstrom (Author)The Gandhi Book of Quotes is a timeless treasury of insight and inspiration from one of the world's most revered leaders. Drawing from Mahatma Gandhi's speeches, letters, essays, and public addresses, this thoughtfully curated collection captures the essence of his philosophy and enduring wisdom. Organized thematically for easy reference, the book explores Gandhi's reflections on truth, nonviolence, spiritual growth, civil disobedience...

The Three Witches or the Combination Dream Dictionary: A Complete List of Dreams (1891)

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Report copyright infringementby Wright I. Wright (Author), I. Wright (Author)The Three Witches or The Combination Dream Dictionary is a comprehensive guide to interpreting dreams, written by I. Wright and originally published in 1891. The book provides a complete list of dreams and their meanings, as well as explanations of common symbols and themes that appear in dreams. The Three Witches refers to the three aspects of the human psyche that are believed to influence dreams: the conscious min...

Kjv, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Imitation Leather

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by Frank Charles Thompson (Editor), Zondervan (Author)An easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson(R) Chain-Reference(R) Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture's teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 10...

ANAYA'S JOURNEY TO THE NEW HEAVEN ON EARTH (Latest Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Anita Quinn Billingslea (Author)If you are interested in exiting the matrix without having to take a red or blue pill and want to ascend now to the new heaven on earth, then this book is for you. This story is the continuation of Anaya's ascension journey where she is sharing and illustrating from her heart her current ascension journey back home to the new heaven on earth. Come and go with Ananya now on her ascension journey as she explains how and what your n...

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Report copyright infringementby Brad R. Cook (Author)The History of St. Louis Writers Guild: Celebrating a Centuryfounded in 1920Meet the founders and charter members who ignited the spark that became St. Louis Writers Guild. Writers like Sam Hellman, the first president, and famed screenwriter for the silver screen; or Temple Bailey, the highest-paid female author of the 1920s. Discover amazing events, from the first meeting to the writer's conferences held throughout the decades. Learn whic...

Faeries: A History in Art, Verse, and Lore

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Report copyright infringementby Nikki Van De Car (Author)Discover the history and mythology of faeries--across time and cultures--as well as their significance in art, poetry, and more, in this lushly illustrated volume, featuring more than 100 reproductions of artistic masterpieces. "A field guide to the fantastic." -- Kirkus Faeries have captured the collective imagination throughout time and across cultures. Unexplained occurrences, natural phenomena, and so much more have been attribute...

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Report copyright infringementby Dwight L. Moody (Author), T. DeWitt Talmage (Author), Joseph Parker (Author)BIBLE CHARACTERS is a book written by three of the leading religious teachers of their time. Dwight L. Moody, T. DeWitt Talmage and Joseph Parker have merged their beliefs gained from many years of Bible study to present a more intimate view of many of the characters to whom we have been introduced by the Bible.The study of Bible characters forces us to look at these men and women throu...

KJV Giant Print End-Of-Verse Reference Bible, Purple Leathersoft, Red Letter, Comfort Print

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Nelson (Author)Easy-to-read giant comfort print with cross-references at the end of verses.Exploring God's Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only includes the full text of the timeless King James Version in an easy-to-read giant print, but it is also small enough for everyday use. Easy navigation with thousands of cross-references conveniently located at the end of verses add to this exceptional reading experience.Features include: End-of...