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Multiple Sclerosis for Dummies - Paperback

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by Rosalind Kalb (Author), Barbara Giesser (Author), Kathleen Costello (Author)Everyone's MS is different--learn the best way to manage yours Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It poses unique challenges for people with MS and their care partners because the symptoms (many of which are invisible to others) are so variable from day to day and month to month. Multiple Sclerosis For Dummies helps you and your loved on...

Microsoft 365 Word for Dummies - Paperback

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by Dan Gookin (Author)Take a deep dive into the most popular word processor on the planet Word, Microsoft's powerful and popular word processor, is capable of extraordinary things. From template building to fancy formatting and even AI-powered editing and proofing, your copy of Word stands ready to help you supercharge your productivity and save you time and energy. You just need to learn how it's done. And, thanks to this easy-to-understand book, learning is the easy part! This latest editio...

Everything is An Event: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Memorable Occasions for Today's Lifestyle, with 15 Principles Revealed - Paperback

$38.88

by Marinda Freeman (Author)If you've ever felt overwhelmed when planning an event, esteemed event planner Marinda Freeman is here to take you from feeling stressed and unprepared to at ease and confident as she shares the secrets to planning memorable events. Marinda takes you by the hand and leads you through all the steps, alleviating any anxiety and equipping you with fifteen principles to navigate the nuances of any gathering with confidence and flair. Yes, you can actually enjoy your own...

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by William E. Berger (Author), Nicole M. Faris (Author)All the info you need to understand your allergies and manage symptoms Allergy For Dummies is your one-stop source for comprehensive information on the different types of allergies and their triggers, along with tips on allergy management and prevention. Accessible, Dummies-style explanations will help you deal with hay fever, asthma, eczema, drug allergies, food sensitivities, and beyond--for yourself or anyone under your care. Get answe...

Surface Warfare Officer's Department Head Guide - Hardcover

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by Frederick W. Kacher (Author), Joseph Gagliano (Author), Samantha Sam Ann O'Neil Oh (Author)The at-sea department head is among the most challenging surface navy assignments. Prospective and serving department heads will find this collection of best practices and helpful advice invaluable in preparing for these demanding roles. Offering an overview of the relevant billets, the practical guidance from successful department heads provides pragmatic advice in employing effective leadership and...

Colorado Rocks & Minerals: A Field Guide to the Centennial State - Paperback

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by Dan R. Lynch (Author), Bob Lynch (Author)Get this must-have guide for Colorado, featuring full-color photographs and information to help you identify rocks and minerals. Identify and collect rocks and minerals with the perfect guide to the Centennial State! With this famous field guide by Dan R. Lynch and Bob Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. The book features comprehensive entries for 115 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you're more like...

DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Phonics - Hardcover

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by DK (Author)Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics with this one-stop visual reference book for children aged 4-7. DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Phonics is a highly visual one-stop reference book for phonics skills, with each page packed full of fun illustrations of words that include the target sound for children to point to and sound out. Mouth placement photos help guide pronunciation and handy illustrated mnemonics - such as an s-shaped snake for s - help chi...

Secrets of Self-Healing: Harness Nature's Power to Heal Common Ailments, Boost Your Vitality, and Achieve Optimum Wellness - Paperback

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by Maoshing Ni (Author)Read Maoshing Ni's posts on the Penguin Blog. A guide to natural healing that combines the wisdom of Eastern tradition with Western medicine and nutritional science. Secrets of Self-Healing ranges from treating common ailments with healing foods and herbs to the all-round balancing of mind and body that is essential for vitality, wellness, and longevity. In Part One, Dr. Mao explains that diet, exercise, self-awareness, a positive emotional life, living in harmony wit...

Fortnite (Official): The Chronicle 2022 - Hardcover

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by Epic Games (Author)ALL THE CRAZIEST HIGHLIGHTS FROM FORTNITE'S LATEST SEASONS IN THE BRAND-NEW OFFICIAL ANNUAL FROM EPIC GAMES It's been another wild ride in the world of Fortnite, with new challenges, rewards, map changes, and awesome Outfits keeping the game as fresh as ever. Now, in this official yearbook from Epic Games, you can relive all the major Battle Royale stories and surprises from the last 12 months. Packed full of fun features, cool artwork, quizzes, and exclusive inside know...

The Ultimate Guide to Sugars and Sweeteners: Discover the Taste, Use, Nutrition, Science, and Lore of Everything from Agave Nectar to Xylitol - Paperback

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by Alan Barclay (Author), Philippa Sandall (Author), Claudia Shwide-Slavin (Author)Today, supermarkets and natural food stores feature a bewildering variety of sugars and alternative sweeteners. The deluge of conflicting information doesn't help. If choosing a sweetener leaves you scratching your head, this handy guide will answer all of your questions--even the ones you didn't know to ask: Which sweeteners perform well in baking? Will the kids notice if I sub in stevia? What's the best pick...

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by J. Eby 1923- Hershey (Created by)This book is a comprehensive history of the Hershey family, tracing their genealogy back to their arrival in America in the 18th century. It includes stories and anecdotes about prominent Hershey family members, as well as photos and other illustrations.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 ...

Sensory Systems of Animals: Biology and Behavior - Paperback

$108.52

by Mark Hollins (Author)Perception in animals is a fascinating and challenging subject that calls to students from many disciplines. The aim of this book is to provide a knowledge base and unifying perspective on the field that will enable beginning researchers to chart their own course within it. The author describes, in a systematic but engaging way, the sensory systems of humans and other vertebrates, as well as arthropods and molluscs.Why is it important to understand the senses of animal...

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by Sarah Delahousse (Editor), Aleksander Sedzielarz (Editor)Framed by approaches in critical transnationalism, this volume examines crime as a cinematic mode moving within, between, and across national cinemas to provide rigorous accounts of the political, economic, and historical processes entangled in the production, circulation, and reception of crime films most frequently treated through the lens of genre. Filmic narratives of crime open a porous space of public discourse in which filmmak...

The Cat Who...Companion: The Complete Guide to Lilian Jackson Braun's Beloved Cat Who...Mysteries with Plot Summaries, Character Lists, a Moose County - Paperback

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by Sharon A. Feaster (Author)The Cat Who...mysteries have become a New York Times bestselling phenomenon. But whether you've been a fan from the beginning or you've just recently discovered the delights of Lilian Jackson Braun's quirky feline mysteries, The Cat Who...Companion can add a whole new dimension to your enjoyment. You can... - Discover the world of the sleuthing Siamese...including their favorite toys, tricks, and games- Take a journey to Moose County and locate the important point...

Indigenous Games Played in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, India - Paperback

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by Bikika Laloo Tariang (Author), Andriana Pyngrope (Author), Rumika Talang (Author)This book has attempted to document the prominent indigenous games played by the Khasis and Jaintias tribes of Meghalaya, (India) in consultation with custodians and participants of this unique Indigenous knowledge. Various such indigenous games are described, step wise, accompanied by photographs to substantiate the text. A book of this nature would be of interest to indigenous and non-indigenous readers and ...

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by Elena Caoduro (Editor), Boel Ulfsdotter (Editor)Feuds within fashion houses, megalomaniacs and photoshoot nightmares - fashion and drama have been a perfect match for decades. Over the past ten years, we have witnessed a boom of documentaries about fashion magazine editors, fashion and media politics and the history of fashion houses. How and why did fashion documentaries and non-fiction media become so popular? Documenting Fashion explores and reassesses the role of documentary media by t...

A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes - Paperback

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by Thomas L. Elliott (Author)With its initial publication in 1983, A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes profoundly transformed the emphasis and direction of tool collecting. After several years of meticulous research, Thomas L. Elliott has completely redesigned, revised, and expanded this fifth edition to include entries and information accumulated since the fourth edition. The heart of this guide is the alphabetical directory of plane makers and dealers. This fifth edition now inc...

American Wrench Makers 1830-1930 - Paperback

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by Kenneth L. Cope (Author)Tool collectors will appreciate this well organized, comprehensive catalog of American wrenches and their makers. Following a list of wrench patent dates with the names of their makers is the catalog of wrenches, organized alphabetically by maker. Each entry includes a short history of the company and their wrenches with illustrations of each wrench, in b&w. An appendix contains an interview with Loring Coes. Number of Pages: 356 Dimensions: 0.74 x 10 x 7 IN Pub...

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World - Paperback

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by Julia Rothman (Author)See the world in a whole new way Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman's whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world a...

Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations: Site-Focused Management for Builders, Second Edition - Paperback

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by Randy R. Rapp (Editor), Bradley L. Benhart (Editor)Organizing and administering a construction site so that the right resources get to the right place in a timely fashion demands strong leadership and a well-defined, disciplined process. Good logistical operations enable profitability, and this book is the essential, muddy boots guide to such management. Written by experienced educator-practitioners, Construction Site Planning and Logistical Operations is a popular guide to the knowledge, ...

The Empowered Executor - Executor's Survival Guide - Paperback

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by Shelley Essery (Author) The Executor's Survival Guide - A Holistic Approach for Canadian Families is a compassionate and practical roadmap designed to ease the burdens faced by executors, will makers, and the loved ones of the deceased. Written by Shelley Essery, a former Wills & Estates and Real Estate Legal Administrator and Co-Founder of The Empowered Estate, this guide goes beyond the technicalities of estate administration. It prioritizes the emotional and interpersonal connection...

A Handbook to Appalachia: An Introduction to the Region - Paperback

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by Grace Toney Edwards (Editor), Joann Aust Asbury (Editor), Ricky L. Cox (Editor)Scholars who teach, write, or speak on the history and culture of the Appalachian region are frequently asked by students, administrators, or colleagues to recommend a relatively short, comprehensive book about Appalachia. Until now, there has been no interdisciplinary introductory text in Appalachian studies. A Handbook to Appalachia comprises a collection of concise, accessible overviews of the region written ...

Mirabilis: A Carnival of Cryptozoology and Unnatural History - Hardcover

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by Karl P. N. Shuker (Author)Welcome to a carnival unlike anything that you have ever read about, visited, or even imagined before. Here, before your very eyes, you will encounter bizarre, anomalous creatures of every conceivable (and inconceivable ) kind--a veritable menagerie of cryptozoological mysteries to dazzle and delight, tantalize and terrify. For this is Mirabilis--a realm of marvels, wonders, miracles...and monsters Peer through the shadows and see what you may. Was that scuttlin...

Taking Charge of Your Body: Managing Your Muscles, Bones, and Connective Tissue Health - Hardcover

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by Richard L. Van Buskirk Do (Author)You say that you have pain because something is not right in your bones, joints, muscles, tendons, or nerves. What do you do about it? What is the cause? How do you prevent it? When you already have a problem with your muscles, tendons, or joints, what can you do about it? What does all that medical terminology the doctor uses really mean? Why did a simple stumble result in pain no different than if you had fallen? When you stand or sit, why do you look cr...

Psalms: Volume 1: From Biblical Text...to Contemporary Life - Hardcover

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by Gerald H. Wilson (Author)The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today's context.To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today's world, each passage is treated in three sections: Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context. Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by disce...

Talking Dirt: The Dirt Diva's Down-to-Earth Guide to Organic Gardening - Paperback

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by Annie Spiegelman (Author) A lively and practical guide to organic gardening from a renowned garden expert. Annie Spiegelman's down-to-earth wit and wisdom create the perfect primer for anyone with a passion for home-grown veggies or fresh-cut flowers, no matter what their skill level, location, or resources. Includes advice on: -Learning to worship the worm and build a compost pile -Landscape designs-start small in order to create a basic plan for a plot -The secret to healthy soil (t...

The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games: The Complete Book of Solitaire and Patience Games: The Most Comprehensive Book of Its Kind: Over 22 - Paperback

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by Albert H. Morehead (Author), Geoffrey Mott-Smith (Author)From the famous CANFIELD solitaire to Napoleon's forty thieves . . . complete instructions, illustrations, terminology, time requirements, and odds for winning over 225 games Endless hours of do-it-yourself fun Over 225 of the most challenging and fascinating card games ever invented. In addition to including all of the best and most frequently enjoyed games of solitaire--like CANFIELD, KLONDIKE, PATIENCE--authors Morehead and Mott-...

Grammar: It's More Fun than Watching Paint Dry - Paperback

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by Cleave Bourbon (Author)Are you tired of grammar books that put you to sleep? Look no further! "Grammar: It's more fun than watching paint dry" is here to inject some excitement into your language learning journey.In this book, you'll find a refreshing take on grammar, with witty examples and clever explanations that will help you master even the trickiest concepts. Okay, they're mostly "dad" jokes but at least I try. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this book will hel...

The Well-Spoken Thesaurus: The Most Powerful Ways to Say Everyday Words and Phrases - Paperback

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by Tom Heehler (Author)The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is designed to help you improve your communication skills by expanding your vocabulary.The book includes over 200 words, arranged in easy-to-use categories, such as "positive emotions," "negative emotions," "intellectual terms," and "descriptive terms." Each entry includes a definition, synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples.The Well-Spoken Thesaurus is particularly useful for writers who want to improve the precision and impact of their langua...

Cómo tratar con personas difíciles... empezando por mí. - Paperback

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by Ruthe Rocha Pombo (Author)Todo ser humano nació para convivir. Nadie vive aislado, y en la convivencia nos vamos lastimando, pero también en ella podemos curarnos. Somos seres complejos. Cometemos errores. Nos equivocamos, sufrimos, decepcionamos y somos decepcionados. Lastimamos y somos lastimados. En las relaciones difíciles, vamos sumando, restando, multiplicando y dividiendo experiencias.Lo mejor del ser humano es que es capaz de reconocer sus errores y corregirse. Una persona difícil...

Lived Experience and Educational Research Methodology: Reflections on the PhD Journey - Hardcover

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by Michael Corbett (Editor)Most education and social science research methodology texts offer detailed and often prescriptive advice to higher degree students generally following established paradigmatic frameworks for qualitative and/or qualitative research. Lived Experience and Educational Research Methodology: Reflections on the PhD Journey offers instead a set of retrospective narrative accounts of the complex lived process of developing a thesis project in the field of education. Challen...

Bold as a Lamb: Pastor Samuel Lamb and the Underground Church of China - Paperback

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by Ken Anderson (Author)You cannot understand China without meeting heroes like Samuel Lamb! In an age when secularism and materialism numb the human spirit, China's amazing Christians demonstrate the power of living faith. In 1950 China's Christians numbered about a million. Today, estimates range between 30 and 70 million! How did this body of believers grow so rapidly under atheism and materialism? Bold as a Lamb is the true story of Pastor Samuel Lamb. Imprisoned for more than twenty year...