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The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary: Third Edition - Paperback

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by Oxford University Press (Author)Updated design and ultra-clear text offering up-to-date coverage of all the essential day-to-day vocabulary makes The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary the perfect guide to the Spanish language in the 21st century. This essential reference includes: - Over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations of essential, everyday vocabulary - New, ultra-clear text, for quick, easy reference - Special warning symbols make slang and informal language easily identifi...

The Kitchen Witch: Your Complete Guide to Creating a Magical Kitchen with Natural Ingredients, Sacred Rituals, and Spellwork - Hardcover

$17.99

by Skye Alexander (Author), Arin Murphy-Hiscock (Foreword by)Discover the magical properties, qualities, and symbolism of 100 basic ingredients so they can add magic to any meal--at any time and in any situation. Every house witch knows: the kitchen is an essential part of your magical practice. From preparing food to enjoying a meal, it's important to honor the process of making a dish, to appreciate each individual ingredient, and to make magic from the recipes you already know and love. Fi...

The Oxford New Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus - Paperback

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by Oxford University Press (Author)Get the combined knowledge of a dictionary and a thesauras in this convenient resource from Oxford University Press--the first name in reference. For anyone who has experienced the frustration of finding alternative words and precise meanings, The Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus is the easy and informative two-in-one solution to your reference needs. This essential reference includes: - Over 150,000 entries, definitions, and synonyms in an inte...

Whiskey Master Class: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, and More - Hardcover

$26.99

by Lew Bryson (Author), Bill Lumsden (Foreword by)Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey. Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey--a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the definitive guide Tasting Whiskey. In this book, Lew shares everything he's learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more (yes, there are tasty Canadian and Irish w...

Emily Post's Etiquette, the Centennial Edition - Hardcover

$35.00

by Lizzie Post (Author), Daniel Post Senning (Author)This centennial edition of Emily Post's classic guide to etiquette has been completely rewritten with up-to-date and comprehensive advice on the need-to-know manners, customs, and best practices of today. For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America's definitive source for how to navigate--and enhance--every social interaction. In an increasingly diverse and intersectional world, the need for a trusted primer on how to put pe...

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by Darrell Young (Author)Mastering the Nikon D850 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D850 camera, exploring the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. Darrell helps users navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment, guiding readers through the features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed...

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by National Geographic (Author)From the team that created the national bestseller 50 States, 5,000 Ideas, this engaging treasure trove of trivia boasts interesting tidbits about the United States and is perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and fact-finders. Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was returned to a New York City library 221 years late? Maybe you'd be amazed to discover that the ink used to prin...

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

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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...

The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols - Paperback

$28.00

by Jean Chevalier (Author), Alain Gheerbrant (Author), John Buchanan-Brown (Translator)This remarkable and wide-ranging book is an inventory of symbols and the symbolic imagination. The editors and their fifteen contributors are drawn from a variety of scholarly backgrounds--including anthropology, ethnology, psychotherapy and art history. This diversity of approach is responsible for the book's unique character, a reflection of the multiplicity of symbols and signs and the phenomenal range o...

Dusty Roads: Meet the Hidden Figure Who Really Ignited the Women's Movement - Paperback

$34.49

by Elaine Rock (Author)Calling All Women Under 32 ...-Only apply if you are perpetually young, single, and attractive!Oh no, Dusty. I should be thanking you for everything you've done. You're the one who started it all! -Gloria SteinemMeet Dusty Roads, the hidden figure who really ignited the women's movement! She became the little voice way out in the wilderness where women worked in the world of the 1950s and 60s when it was mandatory for stewardesses to: -Wear girdles and submit to flick ...

American History: A Visual Encyclopedia - Paperback

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by Dk (Author)Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children. This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today. American History: A Visual Encyclopedia is the ultimate reference tool for children aged 9+ to explore the history of one of the most remarkable nations in the world. Get the background on the Battle of York...

Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus - Paperback

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by Merriam-Webster (Editor)Two important reference books are combined in one volume covering the core vocabulary students in grades 3-6 need. This is an ideal tool for homeschooling, classroom use, or general study. Features clear and concise definitions for more than 20,000 words 50,000 synonyms and antonyms help expand a student's vocabulary Created in cooperation with the editors of Merriam-Webster, America's leading provider of language information. BOOK COVER DESIGNS MAY VARY: We rece...

Politics: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback

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by Kenneth Minogue (Author)In A Very Short Introduction to Politics, Kenneth Minogue begins with a discussion of issues arising from a historical account of politics, and goes on to offer chapters dealing with the Ancient Greeks and the idea of citizenship; Roman law; medieval Christianity and individualism; freedom since Machiavelli and Hobbes; the challenge of ideologies; democracy, oligarchy, and bureaucracy; power and order in modern society; and politics in the West. About the Series: C...

The Art of Immersive Storytelling: Strategies from the Gaming World - Paperback

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by Margaret Kerrison (Author)Level up your storytelling with award-winning experience designer, world builder, and former Disney Imagineer. Immersive experiences and interactive exhibits are popping up all over the world, telling stories that engage our imaginations and sense of play like never before. Exploring the parallels between video games and the world's most exciting, innovative spaces, this sequel to the groundbreaking Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds explains how ...

Home Winemaking: The Simple Way to Make Delicious Wine - Paperback

$24.95

by Jack B. Keller (Author), Daniel Pambianchi (Technical Editor)Simple Instructions and Superb Recipes from a Winemaking Legend With local breweries and wineries popping up everywhere, learning how to make wine is on everyone's "to do" list. Utilize the guidance of home-winemaking legend Jack B. Keller, Jr. In the 1990s, Jack started one of the first (if not the first) wine blogs on the internet. His expertise, along with that of wine chemistry guru Daniel Pambianchi, is shared with you in Ho...

The Saintmaker 90-Day Planner and Spiritual Journal - Hardcover

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by Nathan Meffert (Modern Animal) (Author), Nathan Meffert (Author), Saintmaker (Author)After the "mountaintop experiences" of the spiritual life, we all need a way to make daily progress in our lives, while holding onto the thread of faith. Combining the sciences of positive psychology with timeless Christian traditions, The Saintmaker is a one-of-a-kind guided spiritual journal and life planning system to help you create the life you dream of, become a more fulfilled person, and deepen your...

Sesame Street Elmo Asks Why?: A First Encyclopedia for Growing Minds - Hardcover

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by Dk (Author)Discover fascinating facts about our incredible world with Elmo and friends! Elmo and his friends have lots of questions, and maybe you do, too. Why do bees sting?Why should I brush my teeth?Why do we need microscopes? Join Elmo and friends to find out the answers to these questions and many more. This first encyclopedia is bursting with exciting information and fascinating photographs about our wonderful world to help little learners grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. (c) 2023...

The Book of Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained - Hardcover

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by Tamara MacFarlane (Author), Kristina Kister (Illustrator)A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superstitions to medieval alchemy and divination to the modern-day fascination with UFOs. This book for children aged 7-9 explores every aspect of magic through the ages and across many cultures...

The Embroidery Stitch Bible: Over 200 Stitches Photographed with Easy-To-Follow Charts - Paperback

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by Betty Barnden (Author)Revision of a classic! Over 200 essential stitches for embroidery in a new and up-to-date edition of the original and immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling author and needlework designer Betty Barnden. A new and up-to-date edition of the immensely successful stitch bible, by bestselling needlework designer and author Betty Barnden.Trends in embroidery styles come and go, but the basic stitches and techniques remain the same. In this essential directory, ha...

The Coffee Book: Barista Tips * Recipes * Beans from Around the World - Hardcover

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by Anette Moldvaer (Author)Go on a journey from bean to brew and explore the history of coffee, its production, and how to become an expert barista at home. Are you a coffee lover who wants to learn how to extract the perfect brew? This coffee guide and recipe book is a must-have for anyone looking for information and inspiration to experiment with different beans, methods, and flavors. Inside this go-to guide to all things coffee, you'll discover: - The essential coffee brewing equipment to...

Ultimate Bible Atlas: Hundreds of Full-Color Photos, Maps, Charts, and Reconstructions of the Bible Lands - Hardcover

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by Csb Bibles by Holman (Author) The Ultimate Bible Atlas is the perfect tool for those who are beginning to study the Bible. Featured are more than 300 maps, charts, photos, and biblical reconstructions illuminating the geographical context of key biblical places and topics. This resource packs an amazing amount of information about the physical context of biblical events, including: Abraham's journeys The miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt under Moses's leadership Joshua's co...

The Photographer's Guide to Posing: Techniques to Flatter Everyone - Paperback

$49.95

by Lindsay Adler (Author)When photographing people, you can have a great composition, perfect light, and the right camera settings, but if your subject doesn't look right--if the pose is off--the shot will not be a keeper. Posing is truly a crucial skill that photographers need to have in order to create great photographs. If you're looking to improve your ability to pose your subjects--whether they're men, women, couples, or groups--best-selling author and photographer Lindsay Adler's The Ph...

Book of Common Prayer Deluxe Personal Edition: Black Bonded Leather - Leather

$52.95

by Church Publishing (Author)A beautiful and durable gift edition of the 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 D...

The Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs Third Edition - Hardcover

$39.95

by Gregory S. Paul (Author)A fully updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed, bestselling dinosaur field guide The bestselling Princeton Field Guide to Dinosaurs remains the must-have book for anyone who loves dinosaurs, from amateur enthusiasts to professional paleontologists. Now extensively revised and expanded, this dazzlingly illustrated large-format edition features nearly 100 new dinosaur species and hundreds of new and updated illustrations, bringing readers up to the minute on th...

The People You Meet in Hell: A Troubling Almanac of the Very Worst Humans in History - Paperback

$17.00

by Brian Boone (Author), Pipi Sposito (Illustrator)True crime monsters, historic jerks, and Earth's lowest of the low get their due There's no rest for the wicked! Darkly hilarious and deeply satisfying, The People You Meet in Hell takes comedy roasts to a whole new subterranean level. This definitive guide to humanity's most despicable individuals tempers their gasp-worthy true crimes with mockery and a big pinch of karma administered by Satan himself. From dictators to serial killers and ev...

The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book - Hardcover

$40.00

by Maurizio Leo (Author)JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER - NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A dynamic, authoritative sourdough baking bible for those looking to build confidence in the craft with a wide range of foolproof recipes, from pan loaves to pizza to doughnuts, by the beloved blogger and resident bread baker at Food52 "Maurizio Leo has given all bread-heads, whether newbies or experienced bakers, the ideal gift."--Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker's Apprentice and host of Pizza QuestONE OF...

Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertebrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes - Hardcover

$69.95

by Andy Lamb (Author), Bernard Hanby (Author), Bernard Hanby (Photographer)The most comprehensive collection of photographs of the Pacific Northwest marine life published! Number of Pages: 398 Dimensions: 1 x 11 x 8.8 IN Publication Date: October 01, 2005 Award: IndieFab awards (2005)

Acting for Young Actors: For Money or Just for Fun - Paperback

$16.95

by Mary Lou Belli (Author), Dinah Lenney (Author)Do you know a teen that's been bitten by the acting bug? Here's just the book they need Acting for Young Actors, aimed at teens and tweens, lets kids hone their skills and develop their craft. It begins with the five W's: WHO am I? WHAT do I want? WHY do I want it? WHERE am I? WHEN does this event take place? Sounds basic - but many young child actors are told simply to "get up there and act." This book explores each of these questions, using ...

The Oxford American Large Print Dictionary - Hardcover

$84.24

by Oxford Languages (Author)The Oxford American Large Print Dictionary is a brand new large print dictionary, offering to visually impaired readers an Oxford-quality dictionary in a large, clear font. In addition to solid coverage of the core English vocabulary, including new words and senses, with definitions that are concise and easy-to-understand, theOxford American Large Print Dictionary also includes thousands of difficult and literary words that are most often looked up. It also include...

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by Deborah Chandler (Author)Learn weaving basics or hone your skills with this invaluable guidebook Originally published in 1984 (under the name Learning to Weave with Debbie Redding), Learning to Weave is now on the verge of its 40th Anniversary in print. This unparalleled study guide teaches readers to weave on four shaft looms, whether they are learning from scratch or honing their skills. Written with a mentoring voice, each lesson includes friendly, straightforward advice and is accompan...

National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weird But True 3: 1,000 Wild and Wacky Facts and Photos! - Hardcover

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by National Geographic Kids (Author)Get ready for even more zany weird-but-true fun with 1,000 all-new wacky facts, photos, and too-strange-to-believe stories in the newest book in the wildly popular series. It's the ultimate in weird-but-true awesomeness! National Geographic has packed 1,000 more ALL-NEW wild and wacky facts and photos into Ultimate Weird but True 3, making this the perfect gift for fact-loving tweens everywhere.Author BiographyHow does a fact make it into a Weird But True ...

The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language - Paperback

$20.00

by Mark Forsyth (Author)This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example, do you know why a mortgage is literally a "death pledge"? Why guns have girls' names? Why "salt" is related to "soldier"? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves. The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underpinnings of the ...