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Country Living: A Bible-based Blueprint for Leaving the City and an Encyclopedia of Country Living - Paperback

$47.25

by Crystal Whitten (Author)This book is for people attempting to move out of the crowded cities and into a country setting. It is meant to be a general guide or even a blueprint. It is designed to encourage further exploration and research. It may be used in group settings such as camp meetings, self-help groups, church groups, etc., for stimulating interest in moving to the country. Most chapters are content rich and may be used as the backbone for a seminar or informational session. It may ...

The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures - Hardcover

$18.99

by Tom Jackson (Author), Val Walerczuk (Illustrator)The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures introduces young readers to the diversity of marine life through stunning, oversized illustrations and fascinating facts. The world's oceans are teeming with amazing animals, and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures brings this undersea world into the reader's hands with dazzling, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Each of the 36 animals is presented in full color, accompanied by interes...

$40.00

by Alton Brown (Author)THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn all-new collection of must-have recipes and surprising food facts from Alton Brown, drawn from the return of the beloved Good Eats television series, including never-before aired materialThis long-anticipated fourth and final volume in the bestselling Good Eats series of cookbooks draws on two reboots of the beloved television show by the inimitable Alton Brown--Good Eats Reloaded and Good Eats: The Return. With more than 150 new ...

$16.95

by Keith Haring (Author), Larry Warsh (Editor)Essential quotations from renowned artist and pop icon Keith Haring Keith Haring remains one of the most important and celebrated artists of his generation and beyond. Through his signature bold graphic line drawings of figures and forms dancing and grooving, Haring's paintings, large-scale public murals, chalk drawings, and singular graffiti style defined an era and brought awareness to social issues ranging from gay rights and AIDS to drug abus...

Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth - Paperback

$27.95

by Carol Rose (Author)We have always conjured up creatures never seen in nature, from flying horses and two-headed birds to fire-breathing dragons and enormous killer skunks, as well as fantastic distortions of our own image, from giants to nubile maidens. In these pages you will meet extraordinary beings from Hindu and Navajo religions, Scandinavian tales, Russian folklore, Lithuanian stories, Irish oral history, American tall tales, and Aztec myth. Just some of the monstrous entourage: - Ba...

$28.00

by Tom Welsh (Author)Take control of your conditioning regimen "Well-organized, to the point, easy to read and full of practical and earnest advice for athletes."--Karen Kain, artistic director, National Ballet of Canada "This well-rounded book deals with important issues that all dance professionals should know about."--John White, author of Advanced Principles in Teaching Classical Ballet Dancers must learn to negotiate a truly amazing range of physical demands to achieve peak performan...

Nasb, Super Giant Print Reference Bible, Leathersoft, Teal, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print - Imitation Leather

$59.99

by Zondervan (Author)The Largest Print Size Available in the NASB Featuring an extra-large print size, this reference Bible gives you a clear and easy reading experience of the translation celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages.Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Edition, is now easier to read in Zondervan's exclusive NASB Comfort Print(R) typeface. Features: The full text of the N...

Kjv, Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Handy Size, European Bonded Leather, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print - Bonded Leather

$69.99

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...

Math Games with Bad Drawings: 75 1/4 Simple, Challenging, Go-Anywhere Games--And Why They Matter - Hardcover

$28.00

by Ben Orlin (Author)Bestselling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. With 70-plus games, each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure trove will delight, educate, and entertain. From beloved math popularizer Ben Orlin comes a masterfully compiled collection of dozens of playable mathematical games.This ultimate game chest draws on mathematical curios, childhood classics, and soon-to-be cl...

Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home - Hardcover

$50.00

by Martha Stewart (Author)Whether your home is small or large, an apartment in the city or a country cottage, it is a space that should be at once beautiful and livable. The key to that is managing the upkeep without feeling flustered. Until now, there has never been a comprehensive resource that not only tells how to care for your home and everything in it, but that also simplifies the process by explaining just when. With secrets from Martha Stewart for accomplishing the most challenging ho...

$23.99

by Lawrence Newcomb (Author)An ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America. Amateur and expert alike can quickly and accurately identify almost any wildflower using Lawrence Newcomb's system, which is based on natural structural features that are easily visible even to the untrained eye. Every time you see an unknown plant, ask yourself the same five questions (related to the type of ...

Practical Shop Math: Simple Solutions to Workshop Fractions, Formulas + Geometric Shapes - Paperback

$24.95

by Tom Begnal (Author)Fear not, workshop math is not something to be scared of or avoided; Practical Shop Math covers it all from the basic to the advanced. By its very nature, woodworking requires a basic understanding of math. Various numbers, in the form of thickness, width, and length dimensions, are used to describe the physical size of a a woodworking project and its component parts. Inevitably, these dimensions -written as whole numbers, fractions, and decimals - must be added, subtrac...

The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Hardcover

$27.99

by DK (Author)Learn about the origins of our species and all things revolution in The History Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about History in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The History Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse y...

Oxford Dictionary of Current English - Paperback

$10.95

by Oxford University Press (Author)The Oxford Dictionary of Current English is the most comprehensive paperback dictionary of its kind, providing full and up-to-date coverage of English as it is used today around the world. The Dictionary offers over 120,000 words, phrases, and definitions, and uses a straightforward writing style that avoids technical language, ensuring that definitions are even clearer than before. This edition includes over two hundred new definitions, words from technolog...

Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Lives - Paperback

$16.15

by Plutarch (Author), Robin Waterfield (Translator), Philip A. Stadter (Introduction by)'I treat the narrative of the Lives as a kind of mirror...The experience is like nothing so much as spending time in their company and living with them: I receive and welcome each of them in turn as my guest.'In the eight lives of this collection Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Rome. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be avoided, but his purpose is ...

The Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive - Paperback

$21.95

by Mark Dawidziak (Author)A 25th anniversary celebration of The Shawshank Redemption, one of the most cherished American films of the late twentieth century. Although it received mostly positive reviews on its release in September 1994, the box office was disappointing and it failed to win many awards. But as Andy tells Red in the film, "no good thing ever dies." The movie found new life, reaching an ever-growing audience on cable and home video. Each year, The Shawshank Redemption rises in p...

Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America, Fifth Edition

$26.00

by Roger Tory Peterson (Author)A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birdsof Western 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 ...

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms - Paperback

$6.99

by Merriam-Webster (Editor)Speak and write with confidence with The Merriam-Webster Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms, a convenient guide that helps you use the right word in the right place. This useful reference goes beyond a thesaurus, explaining the subtle shades of meaning that differentiate synonyms. Features over 4,800 entries with synonyms, example phrases, and a list of antonyms at most entries. An alphabetical arrangement of terms makes it easy to find the right word.Author Biogra...

Baby 411: Your Baby, Birth to Age 1! Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask about Your Newborn: Breastfeeding, Wea - Paperback

$19.95

by Ari Brown (Author), Denise Fields (Author)America's #1 baby bible! With over 1 million copies in print, BABY 411 is the go-to resource for new parents looking for expert advice on their baby's health, growth and development! Written by renowned pediatrician Dr. Ari Brown and best-selling author Denise Fields, BABY 411 first debuted in 2003 and is regularly revised to keep up with the latest research, trends and advice for baby's first year. New in this edition: - Up-to-date advice on intro...

$22.00

by Kevin Starr (Author)"A California classic . . . California, it should be remembered, was very much the wild west, having to wait until 1850 before it could force its way into statehood. so what tamed it? Mr. Starr's answer is a combination of great men, great ideas and great projects."--The Economist From the age of exploration to the age of Arnold, the Golden State's premier historian distills the entire sweep of California's history into one splendid volume. Kevin Starr covers it all: Sp...

El Libro de Los Dinosaurios (the Dinosaur Book) - Hardcover

$24.99

by Dk (Author)- M疽 de 1,000 im疊enes a todo color en impresionantes galer僘s.- Incluye todas las formas de vida prehistica, desde los primeros invertebrados primitivos hasta los primeros mam凬eros.- Proporciona informaci esencial sobre los per卲dos geolicos, la evoluci y la extinci y todos los aspectos de la ciencia de los dinosaurios.- Texto e im疊enes completamente actualizados en l匤ea con el consenso de la paleontolog僘 actual.Con m疽 de 1,000 im疊enes y datos interesantes, 'El libro de los d...

El Libro de Los Animales (Our World in Pictures: The Animal Book) - Hardcover

$24.99

by David Burnie (Author)Descubre la enciclopedia visual más completa de la fauna y la naturaleza del planeta. Los niños disfrutarán de más de 1500 imágenes de especies del mundo natural mientras aprenden toda la información sobre los diferentes tipos de animales y otros seres vivos: insectos, invertebrados, aves, reptiles, anfibios, hongos, corales, etc. Al pasar las páginas de este libro infantil, encontrarán: - Fotografías fascinantes de las especies en sus hábitats: orangutanes en la selva...

How Everything Works: From Brain Cells to Black Holes - Hardcover

$34.99

by DK (Author)Discover an all-in-one encyclopedia that takes you on an explanatory tour of the world from your own body to outer space. Have you ever wondered how an email gets to someone on the other side of the world in just a few seconds or why it's a bad idea to stand under a tree during a thunderstorm? Discover the answers to all these questions and more with these mind-boggling how things work books for children aged 9 and above! Each page of this mind-blowingly detailed and ambitious e...

We Are the United States: Meet the People Who Live, Work, and Play Across the USA - Hardcover

$30.00

by Sol Linero (Illustrator), Margeaux Weston (Author), Sarosh Arif (Author)This vibrantly illustrated compendium explores the beautiful diversity of the people who live, work, and love across the USA in this joyful follow-up to The 50 States.Across 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, covering every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming, We Are The United States celebrates the glorious rainbow of different heritages, religions, hobbies, vocations, and cultures that populate this gre...

DK Super Planet Look at These Landforms! - Hardcover

$10.99

by Dk (Author)Explore the breathtaking variety of landforms that shape our planet--from deep ocean trenches to vast plateaus and the highest mountains on Earth! DK Super Planet Look at these Landforms! Is part of the new DK Super Planet series and encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet. Aligned with science and earth science curricula, this title is part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series which invites young minds to delve into the mysteries of our planet and be...

$136.80

by Dennis Shrock (Author)Now in its second edition, Choral Repertoire is the definitive and comprehensive one-volume presentation of the canon of the Western choral tradition. Designed for conductors and directors, students and teachers of choral music, amateur and professional singers, scholars, and interested vocal enthusiasts alike, it is an account of the complete choral output of the most significant composers of this genre throughout recorded history. Organized by era (Medieval, Renaiss...

The Southerner's Handbook: A Guide to Living the Good Life - Hardcover

$30.00

by Editors of Garden and Gun (Author)Whether you live below the Mason Dixon Line or just wish you did, The Southerner s Handbook is your guide to living the good life. Curated by the editors of the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, this compilation of more than 100 instructional and narrative essays offers a comprehensive tutorial to modern-day life in the South.From Food and Drink to Sporting & Adventure; Home & Garden to Style, Arts & Culture, you'll discover essential sk...

$69.99

by Thomas Nelson (Author)This Bible published in the largest font size available in the New King James Version with extra-large print type allows for a clear and easy Bible reading experience.Thanks to the exclusive Thomas Nelson NKJV Comfort Print(R) typeface in the largest format available--super giant print--your eyes will discover a smooth reading experience allowing deeper engagement in God's Word. But with the NKJV Super Giant Print Reference Bible, you won't have to sacrifice study fea...

$27.95

by Sheldon Leonard (Author)From Booklist: Actor-director-producer Leonard has a real gift for storytelling that he displays to the fullest in a breezy, readable memoir of his life in show business. Starting out as an actor in 1930s New York in such forgotten hit plays as Hotel Alimony, Fly Away Home, and Kiss the Boys Goodbye, Leonard had the foresight and financial need to leap first to radio and movies, then to television, in which he created or produced such rerun perennials as Make Room f...

Achieving Regulatory Excellence - Paperback

$61.56

by Cary Coglianese (Editor)"Whether striving to protect citizens from financial risks, climate change, inadequate health care, or the uncertainties of the emerging "sharing" economy, regulators must routinely make difficult judgment calls in an effort to meet the conflicting demands that society places on them. Operating within a political climate of competing demands, regulators need a lodestar to help them define and evaluate success. Achieving Regulatory Excellence provides that direction ...

The Family Bucket List: 1,000 Trips to Take and Memories to Make Around the World - Hardcover

$36.95

by Nana Luckham (Author), Kath Stathers (Author)On the heels of the bestselling Bucket List comes a new entry into the series focused on family-friendly trips, getaways, escapes, and adventures that go beyond the tried and true. With options for exciting trips and anything but ordinary journeys, the vast choice of experiences showcased in this volume is curated to appeal to all types of families and people of all ages: from visiting a "hobbit roundhouse" in Cornwall, England or shopping the d...

Peterson Field Guide to Animal Tracks: Third Edition - Paperback

$26.99

by Margaret Elizabeth Murie (Author)Roger Tory Peterson's unique identification system explains exactly what features to look for to tell one species from another. In each Peterson Field Guide, an author with expertise in the subject and an experienced artist work closely with the editors to ensure that both text and illustrations are accurate. This edition includes 100 color photographs of tracks and signs, more than 1,000 line drawings, and nomenclature for all the mammals of North America....