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The New Rules of Coffee: A Modern Guide for Everyone

$15.99

Report copyright infringementby Jordan Michelman (Author), Zachary Carlsen (Author)An illustrated guide to the essential rules for enjoying coffee both at home and in cafes, including tips on storing and serving coffee, coffee growing, roasting and brewing, plus facts, lore, and popular culture from around the globe. This introduction to all things coffee written by the founders and editors of Sprudge, the premier website for coffee content, features a series of digestible rules accompanied b...

The Oxford New Spanish Dictionary: Third Edition

$9.99

Report copyright infringementby 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 info...

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 2: A Cookbook

$40.00

Report copyright infringementby Julia Child (Author), Simone Beck (Author)The beloved sequel to the bestselling classic, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume II presents more fantastic step-by-step French recipes for home cooks. Working from the principle that "mastering any art is a continuing process," Julia Child and Simone Beck gathered together a brilliant selection of new dishes to bring you to a yet higher level of culinary mastery. They have searched out more of the classic di...

From Dude to Dad: The Diaper Dude Guide to Pregnancy

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Report copyright infringementby Chris Pegula (Author), Frank Meyer (Author)Congrats: You're going to be a dad! Now what? Dude, relax; you're going to be fine. But it wouldn't hurt to get a few pointers--a road map of what lies ahead. That's what this book is for. From Dude to Dad gives you the need-to-know essentials on pregnancy, birthing, and parenthood, and how it's okay to be scared out of your mind. You'll learn what the expecting mom is going through during each trimester, how you ca...

Lidia's Mastering the Art of Italian Cuisine: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Great Italian Cook: A Cookbook

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Report copyright infringementby Lidia Matticchio Bastianich (Author), Tanya Bastianich Manuali (Author)The ultimate master class--covering everything from ingredients to techniques to tools, plus more than 400 delectable recipes--from the Emmy-winning host of Lidia's Kitchen, best-selling author, and beloved ambassador for Italian culinary traditions in America Teaching has always been Lidia's passion, and in this magnificent book she gives us the full benefit of that passion and of her deep...

Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine

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Report copyright infringementby Harriet Beinfield (Author), Efrem Korngold (Author)A "worthy and important" (Deepak Chopra) guide that demystifies Chinese medicine and explores the benefits of its three-pronged holistic approach "Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and lucid, this book is a must for all practitioners of the healing arts."--Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing The promise and mystery of Chinese medicine has intrigued and fascinated Westerners ever since the "Bamboo Curtain" w...

The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

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Report copyright infringementby Patricia McConnell (Author)Learn to communicate with your dog--using their language "Good reading for dog lovers and an immensely useful manual for dog owners."--The Washington Post An Applied Animal Behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years' experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell reveals a revolutionary new perspective on our relationship with dogs--sharing insights on how "man's best friend" might interpret our behavior, as well as essential advice ...

The Lost Art of Healing: Practicing Compassion in Medicine

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Report copyright infringementby Bernard Lown (Author)The real crisis in medicine today is not about economics, insurance, or managed care--it's about the loss of the fundamental human relationship between doctor and patient. In this wise and passionate book, one of our most eminent physicians reacquaints us with a classic notion often overlooked in modern medicine: health care with a human face, in which the time-honored art of healing guides doctors in their approach to patient care and thei...

The Knitter's Book of Socks: The Yarn Lover's Ultimate Guide to Creating Socks That Fit Well, Feel Great, and Last a Lifetime

$30.00

Report copyright infringementby Clara Parkes (Author)A sock is a work of wonder. No other knitted garment has as many structural demands or endures as much wear and tear. The humble sock must defy gravity, suffer the confines of our shoes, and endure being trampled on all day long. All too often, the root cause of a sock's triumph or failure is the yarn itself. In The Knitter's Book of Socks, Clara Parkes shows you how to knit socks from yarn up, following the sock yarn life cycle from its fo...

Oxford Portuguese Dictionary: Portuguese-English, English-Portuguese = Dicionaario Oxford de Portuguaes: Portuguaes-Inglaes, Inglaes-Portugaes

$86.40

Report copyright infringementby Oxford Languages (Author)Endorsed by academics worldwide, the Oxford Portuguese Dictionary is the most authoritative English-Portuguese / Portuguese-English dictionary ever published. Based on real modern evidence and computational analysis of hundreds of millions of words of both English (American and British) and Portuguese (Brazilian and European), the dictionary boasts more than 200,000 words and phrases and 320,000 translations. This up-to-date resource ha...

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Report copyright infringementby William Harmon (Editor)The Top 500 Poems offers a vivid portrait of poetry in English, assembling a host of popular and enduring poems as chosen by critics, editors, poets, and general readers. These works speak across centuries, beginning with Chaucer's resourceful inventions and moving through Shakespeare's masterpieces, John Donne's complex originality, and Alexander Pope's mordant satires. The anthology also features perennial favorites such as William Blak...

Genius Inventions: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Technological Breakthroughs

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Report copyright infringementby Jack Challoner (Author)Go back in time to share the excitement of the greatest technological breakthroughs in history--and meet the inspired inventors who made them happen.The light bulb. Antiseptic surgery. The Internet. These inventions changed the world as we know it. Published in association with the Science Museum of London, this fascinating volume gives unprecedented insight into the minds and lives of those who shaped the way we live today. Biographies o...

Messing about in Quotes: A Little Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations

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Report copyright infringementby Gyles Brandreth (Editor)Become a dazzling wit or enjoy a good laugh with this entertaining collection of humorous quotations, carefully handpicked and edited by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth. From Art to Bores, Tennis to Wine, this little dictionary contains over 2,700 of the best quotations, from witty one-liners and funny phrases to pithy comments and unintended humour. "If you live to be one hundred you've got it made. Very few people die past that ...

The Qur'an: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Tarif Khalidi (Translator), Tarif Khalidi (Introduction by)A landmark new translation of the sacred text of Islam in an elegant deluxe edition Literally "the recitation," The Qur'an is considered within the Muslim faith to be the infallible word of God. Tarif Khalidi, the foremost scholar of Islamic history and faith, provides a fresh English translation that captures the startling, exquisite poetry of one of the world's most beloved religious texts. Retaining ...

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Report copyright infringementby Neil MacGregor (Author)"An enthralling and profoundly humane book that every civilized person should read." --The Wall Street Journal The blockbuster New York Times bestseller and the companion volume to the wildly popular radio seriesWhen did people first start to wear jewelry or play music? When were cows domesticated, and why do we feed their milk to our children? Where were the first cities, and what made them succeed? Who developed math--or invented money...

Complete Guide to Prescription & Nonprescription Drugs 2018-2019

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Report copyright infringementby H. Winter Griffith (Author)The classic guide to all major prescription and nonprescription drugs, featuring revised, up-to-date FDA information and an A-Z list of illnesses for easy reference. Includes coverage of dosage and length of time before a drug takes effect; side effects; special precautions; interactions with other food and drugs; standards for use by different age groups; and more.Author BiographyH. Winter Griffith, M.D., spent more than thirty years...

Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots: 350 Moves Every Player Should Know

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Report copyright infringementby Robert Byrne (Author)A comprehensive shot-by-shot instructional guide from billiards expert Robert Byrne.Ranging from tickys and double-kisses to jump shots and diamond systems, Byrne's Complete Book of Pool Shots takes players on an accelerated trip from pool kindergarten to graduate school. Players of every skill level will find ways to improve their game and get ahead of their opponents with 350 of Byrne's clever and intricately diagrammed moves -- many of w...

Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual 4/E

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Report copyright infringementby Nigel Calder (Author)The maintenance bible for boatowners is fully updated and better than ever!If it's on a boat and it has screws, wires, or moving parts, it's covered in Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual. When you leave the dock with this indispensable resource aboard, you have at your fingertips the best and most comprehensive advice on: Battery technologies, including recent developments in lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells 1...

The New Penguin Russian Course: A Complete Course for Beginners

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Report copyright infringementby Nicholas J. Brown (Author)An accessible and complete Russian language course for beginners Designed to provide an excellent command of basic Russian, this book features thirty lessons punctuated by revision exercises to ensure you have fully understood what you have learned. The emphasis is on acquiring vocabulary, experiencing conversational language and learning useful grammar. This essential guide includes: - An answer key to all exercises- English translati...

Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--And What to Do Next

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Report copyright infringementby Christopher Kelly (Author), Marc Eisenberg (Author)Featured on CBS This Morning, Men's Health, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Dr. Oz ShowTwo top doctors present a comprehensive, light-hearted guide for the hypochondriac in all of us.Christopher Kelly, MD, and Marc Eisenberg, MD, FACC, are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from UNC Health and Columbia University Medical Center. In Am I Dying?!, Dr. Kelly and Dr. Eisenberg walk you ...

Southern Women: More Than 100 Stories of Innovators, Artists, and Icons

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Garden and Gun (Author)From the award-winning Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun comes this rich collection of some of the South's most notable women.For too long, the Southern woman has been synonymous with the Southern belle, a "moonlight and magnolias" myth that gets nowhere close to describing the strong, richly diverse women who have thrived because of--and in some cases, despite of--the South. No more. Garden & Gun's Southern Wome...

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Report copyright infringementby Anna Post (Author), Lizzie Post (Author)Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette is the classic indispensable, comprehensive guide to creating the wedding of your dream, now in its sixth edition.Today's weddings are more complicated than ever, with new traditions replacing old, and new relationships to consider as family life grows more complex. Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette has everything a bride will ever need to know to have the perfect wedding.Anna Post guides bride...

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Report copyright infringementby Tom Jackson (Author), Val Walerczuk (Illustrator)The Magnificent Book of Animals showcases fascinating mammals from around the world with colorful, oversized illustrations and captivating facts. Wild and wonderful mammals are everywhere--in the mountains, across the savanna, on the frozen tundra, and high in the trees. The Magnificent Book of Animals features oversized pages with detailed full-color illustrations of 36 of the world's most majestic mammals, incl...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Combining clear labeled imagery with easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI, including ChatGPT and the Internet of Things. Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed how we live, and how it migh...

Webster's New Explorer Crossword Puzzle Dictionary, Third Edition, Large Print Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Merriam-Webster (Editor) The ideal companion for everyone who loves crossword puzzles! Thousands of entries were added to the Third Edition from the worlds of art, literature, sports, politics, history, science, movies, television, and more. Based on actual crossword puzzle clues, this book is comprehensive and easy to use. Over 335,000 clues and answer words Comprehensive coverage of "crosswordese," the words most commonly encountered by puzzlers Answers grou...

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Chandler (Author)The classic, invaluable guidebook to weaving, trusted by beginner and seasoned weavers for over 40 years. Since its original publication in 1984 (under the name Learning to Weave with Debbie Redding), Learning to Weave has been the definitive step-by-step guide to weaving on four-shaft looms. For more than four decades, this trusted classic has taught generations of floor and table weavers the fundamentals and helped experienced makers ...

The Colorwork Bible: Techniques and Projects for Colorful Knitting

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Report copyright infringementby Jesie Ostermiller (Author)Master beginner and advanced colorwork knitting techniques in this comprehensive colorwork guide With chapters outlining more than a half dozen colorwork knitting techniques, The Colorwork Bible is your updated exploration of both beginner- and advanced-level skills with a vibrant, modern palette and inspired projects. Join knitwear designer Jesie Ostermiller as you learn: - A variety of small-scale swatch lessons that help you master...

The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner [Revised Edition]: Worksheets, Checklists, Etiquette, Timelines, and Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Report copyright infringementby Carley Roney (Author), Editors of the Knot (Author)From the #1 wedding brand, the bestselling wedding book, updated with all-new budget ideas, online tools, and event planning and personalizing trends.First comes love, then comes . . . planning! Before a fabulous celebration, there are vendors to hire, budgets to calculate, decisions galore to make. Packed with The Knot's top tips and worksheets, checklists, and contact sheets for you to fill in, this book is t...

Microsoft 365 Excel Formulas & Functions for Dummies

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Bluttman (Author)Turn Excel into an unstoppable data-and number-crunching machine Microsoft Excel is the Swiss Army knife of apps. With over 470 built-in functions and countless custom formulas, the program can help make you the smartest guy or gal in any room. And now that it's been supercharged with Copilot--Microsoft's AI-powered helper--it's even easier to produce accurate and useful results anywhere, anytime. Best of all, it doesn't take an advanced de...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences--physics, biology, and chemistry--but also Earth science and astronomy. Assuming no previous scientific knowledge, it covers more than 100 cornerstone ideas, ranging from photosynthesis to chemical reactions, th...

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Report copyright infringementby William Aldrich (Author), Don Williamson (Author)Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 92 different perennials, along with information on 569 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Illinois gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their commonsense and practical advice to help you transform ...

The Psychedelic Handbook: A Practical Guide to Psilocybin, Lsd, Ketamine, Mdma, and Dmt/Ayahuasca - Paperback

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by Rick Strassman (Author)Learn everything you need to know about psychedelics with this ultimate guide packed with information on popular psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, ketamine, MDMA, DMT and LSD--plus practical tips for microdosing and how to safely "trip"--from bestselling author Dr. Rick Strassman. Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics lik...