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Slippery Jack: 10,000 Authentic Names, Nicknames, and Aliases From the Old West 1870-1910

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Report copyright infringementby Dennis McCown (Author)A collection of authentic Old West names, nicknames, and aliases from the Old West, Slippery Jack is designed for prospective parents, screenwriters, or Western reenactment groups. Drawn from censuses, period newspapers, and court records, this collection by historian Dennis McCown is intended to be readable, fun, and interesting.Author BiographyOld West historian Dennis McCown spent sixteen years researching and writing the critically acc...

Done with Dementia: Keeping Your Parents Together

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Report copyright infringementby Linda McKendry (Author), Adria Laycraft (Editor)PLAN WHILE YOU CANWho takes their parents out of assisted living after six months? We do! And this book is about why we did that and how we set up 24/7 care-giving after down sizing, selling their home, and moving them in and OUT of the facility of their choice.In 1992 our parents were in their 70s. Some symptoms of dementia had surfaced. We had a family meeting to let them share their thoughts and feelings about ...

1790 Census of Virginia, Heads of Families at the First Census of the U.S. taken in the year 1790.

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Report copyright infringementby U. S. Bureau of the Census (Author)By: U.S. Bureau of Census, Pub. 1908, Reprinted 2024, 192 pages, Soft Cover, Index, ISBN #0-89308-614-2. Since the original returns for the state were destroyed in the War of 1812, taxpayers' lists were reconstructed by the Bureau of the Census. Number of Pages: 192 Dimensions: 0.52 x 11 x 8.5 IN Publication Date: June 28, 2024

An Untitled Book about Parenting: January to March

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Report copyright infringementby Blake C. Aldwine (Author)JanuaryDo you want to know something really amusing? I have no idea why I am writing this book, posting this blog, or working out how to make it a vlog or podcast. The idea originally stemmed from a conversation with a friend of ours, a child counsellor, yet it sparked a few embers in my mind. I need to make a few points very clear, now, right from the beginning. This IS NOT a self-help manual. This IS NOT a guide on how to be a parent...

Youth in Canadian Politics: Volume 8 Participation and Involvement

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Report copyright infringementby Kathy Megyery (Author)The studies in this volume uncover a wide range of opinion about young people and their involvement in politics.Author BiographyKathy Megyery is a Research Coordinator at the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing. Number of Pages: 128 Dimensions: 0.31 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 01, 1991

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th Edition

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Report copyright infringementby Henry M. III Robert (Author), Daniel H. Honemann (Author), Thomas J. Balch (Author)The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based para...

Bad Days in History: A Gleefully Grim Chronicle of Misfortune, Mayhem, and Misery for Every Day of the Year

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Farquhar (Author)National Geographic author Michael Farquhar uncovers an instance of bad luck, epic misfortune, and unadulterated mayhem tied to every day of the year. From Caligula's blood-soaked end to hotelier Steve Wynn's unfortunate run-in with a priceless Picasso, these 365 tales of misery include lost fortunes (like the would-be Apple investor who pulled out in 1977 and missed out on a $30 billion-dollar windfall), romance gone wrong (like the 16...

Prairie & Plains States Getting Started Garden Guide: Grow the Best Flowers, Shrubs, Trees, Vines & Groundcovers

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Report copyright infringementby Cathy Wilkinson-Barash (Author)Even beginner gardeners can select plants to create a stunning garden as unique as this land itself--with expert help to ensure success!Prairie & Plains States Getting Started Garden Guidecontains all of the information you need to choose and care for plants in Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Novice gardeners, new homeowners, and those new to the area will find it invaluable, but more experien...

Weird But True 6: Expanded Edition: 350 Outrageous Facts

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Report copyright infringementby National Geographic Kids (Author)Did you know that strawberries can be yellow, or that some dogs are allergic to cats? It's all weird ... but true! The world can be a pretty wacky place! Kids will have a blast exploring just HOW wacky in the 6th book in the wildly popular Weird But True series, full of 350 surprising and amazing facts. Topics include science, space, weather, geography, food, pop culture, and just about everything else under the sun, presented w...

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Report copyright infringementby M. G. Harasewych (Author)A marvelously illustrated natural history of the world's mollusks Mollusks are invertebrate animals with a remarkable natural history and a rich fossil record, and their shells are prized for their breathtaking variety and exquisite beauty. Shells of the World provides a wide-ranging look at the incredible diversity of marine mollusks. An informative introduction outlines the lineages covered, followed by a directory section, split into...

The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of North America

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Report copyright infringementby Bill Thompson III (Author)Covering 300 of the most common birds in all of the United States and Canada, The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of North America is loaded with color photographs, drawings showing typical behaviors, range maps, an easy-to-use checklist, fun facts, and authoritative information about each bird, its vocalizations, and its habitat. While other field guides might overwhelm kids who are new to birding, The Young Birder's Guide to Birds of N...

The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil

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Report copyright infringementby Todd M. Casey (Author)A must-have reference book for today's artists and art students. Every artist needs to learn and master the still life.Written by a well-known artist and expert instructor, The Art of Still Life offers a comprehensive, contemporary approach to the subject that instructs artists on the foundation basics and advanced techniques they need for successful drawing and painting.In addition to Casey's stunning paintings, the work of over fifty pas...

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Report copyright infringementby Kimi J. Baibre-Jackson (Author)Inheritance can be tricky. Families can lie. In the new book Descendant Deception, Kimi J. Baibre-Jackson explores the accidental unearthing of the well-hidden secret of her father's true identity in this genuine story of self-discovery, love, and truth. After being told her dad is not her biological father at the age of 32, she runs through a gauntlet of emotions; but also finds the puzzle pieces of her life a much better fit. An...

Grace Even After: A Love Redeemed, A Hope Restored

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Report copyright infringementby Krystina Sterne (Author), Stephen Sterne (Author)Every marriage faces storms-but some storms feel too powerful to survive. When trust is broken, when hearts are wounded, and when silence grows louder than love, many couples wonder if there is anything left worth fighting for. Grace Even After is the deeply personal journey of Stephen and Krystina, a couple who stood at the edge of collapse yet found a way back to one another through the unexpected, transforming...

Igbo Children's Dictionary: Illustrated Igbo-English, English-Igbo

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Report copyright infringementby Kasahorow (Author)Igbo Children's Dictionary is a handbook for growing the Igbo vocabulary of the children in your life.Remember the date you taught these carefully curated Igbo words to your favourite children. Teach children about basic concepts of time like "day", "hour", "year", and "month" in Igbo and English Build on the vocabulary from "My First Igbo Dictionary" Recognize 500 words in Igbo Memorise 3 words a day and finish learning all words in 6 months....

The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume 1

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Report copyright infringementby Eric J. Ostroff (Author)A dependable guide to one of America's most historically rich-and genealogically complex-states.The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand, interpret, and accurately use Massachusetts records. Grounded in rigorous methodology and informed by deep historical scholarship, this volume bridges the gap between narrative history and practical research strategy, making it a val...

Hiccups: A Pediatrician Mom's Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Parenthood

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Report copyright infringementby Diane Arnaout (Author)The quintessential guide for new parents while they navigate the joys and challenges of their baby's first year. Parenting these days is harder than ever, and having a new baby in the age of social media is both a blessing and a curse. It can be hard to know what information out there is sound and trustworthy. In Hiccups: A Pediatrician Mom's Guide to Surviving Your First Year of Parenthood, Dr. Diane Arnaout provides a down-to-earth and (...

The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook

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Report copyright infringementby Old Farmer's Almanac (Author)New and experienced gardeners find this book (companion to the Flower Gardener's Handbook and Container Gardener's Handbook) to be so useful that it is now in its sixth printing!Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every vegetable garden--and every gardener!Contains step-by-step a...

Frogs of the World: A Guide to Every Family

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Report copyright infringementby Mark O'Shea (Author), Simon Maddock (Author)A richly illustrated guide to the world's frogs that includes species from every family With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth in...

The Plant Propagator's Bible: A Step-By-Step Guide to Propagating Every Plant in Your Garden

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Report copyright infringementby Miranda Smith (Author)With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, veteran horticulture teacher Miranda Smith provides a complete reference showing every step for cultivating new plants--whether from seed or cuttings or with techniques such as layering, grafting, and budding. Propagating new plants from existing ones is not only sustainable but also rewarding for gardeners of all skill levels. The Plant Propagator's Bible offers a solid and complete, go-to ...

Microsoft 365 Office All-In-One for Dummies

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Report copyright infringementby Paul McFedries (Author), Peter Weverka (Author)Supercharge your productivity at the office and at home Looking to familiarize yourself with the world's most popular and effective productivity apps? Then look no further than the latest edition of Office 365 All-in-One For Dummies, packed with 9 mini-books covering each of the super-apps included in the famous productivity suite from Microsoft. In the books, you'll get a handle on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outloo...

Marriage Bonds and Ministers' Returns of Brunswick County, Virginia, 1750-1810

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Report copyright infringementby Knorr (Author)By: Catherine L. Knorr, Pub. 1953, reprinted 2022, 128 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-261-9.Brunswick County was created in 1720 from Prince George County even though the government was not organized until 1732. Later its boundaries grew due to land being added via Isle of Wight and Surry Counties. These marriages are arranged alphabetical order by groom with an Index to the brides of approximately 1,800 marriages. Number of ...

Marriages of Culpeper County, Virginia, 1781-1815

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Report copyright infringementby Catherine Lindsay Knorr (Author)By: Catherine L. Knorr, Pub. 1954, reprinted 2022, 120 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-253-8.Culpeper County was created from the northern part of Orange County in 1749. Culpeper itself gave birth to two new counties: 1793 to Madison and 1833 to Rappahannock. Before the Revolutionary War, the ministers were compelled by law to keep a record of the lists of baptisms and marriages but after the Revolution, every marriage ha...

Chesterfield County Marriages, Seventeen Seventy-One to Eighteen Fifteen

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Report copyright infringementby Catherine Lindsay Knorr (Author)By: Catherine L. Knorr, Pub. 1958, reprinted 2022, 152 pages, Index, soft cover, ISBN #0-89308-250-3.Chesterfield was created in 1749 from Henrico County and is surrounded by the counties of: Albemarle, Charles City, Dinwiddle, Goochland, Henrico, Powhattan and Prince George. These marriages are arranged in alphabetical order by groom with an index to brides of approximately 1,800 marriages. Number of Pages: 152 ...

Slow Wine USA Guide 2026: A year in the life of the vineyards and wines of the USA

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah Parker Wong (Author), Pam Strayer (Author)Slow Wine US is a new and revolutionary guide to the wines of California, Oregon, New York and Washington. Thanks to the help of a handful of expert contributors, we've selected the best wineries from each state and reviewed their most outstanding bottles. The idea behind Slow Wine is simple: it acknowledges the unique stories of people and vineyards, of grape varieties and landscapes, and of their wines. The aw...

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Report copyright infringementby Susie Johns (Author)100 Essential Embroidery Motifs is a collection of 100 colorful motifs to decorate any crafting project.Create beautiful motifs to embellish any project, big or small, with this directory of 100 embroidery designs. Grouped by theme, the designs in the book include animals (mammals, birds and insects), plants (flowers, fruits and vegetables), the sea, home, mythical creatures as well as some popular decorative patterns. Add the motifs to a pa...

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Report copyright infringementby Chrissie Anthony (Editor)How Do I Love Thee? Instinctively I respond, Let me count the ways. The first line from Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poem calls to me, heart and soul. Whilst the author may slip from memory, if ever known, the wisdom of the ages live on. Enduring words of love, endearing sentiments that embrace us, that bind us. Love is universal. As is the need to express that love. How Do I Love Thee? is a celebration of love. A lover's repertoire. Ti...

Irish Genealogy Without Certainty: When Records Are Missing, Method Matters

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Report copyright infringementby Laura Woodward (Author)Irish records do not always give clear answers. Parish registers can be missing or incomplete. Names repeat. Boundaries shift. Some records simply did not survive. This book is for researchers who want defensible conclusions when certainty is unavailable.Irish Genealogy Without Certainty is a practical guide to forming careful conclusions under uncertainty. It does not promise breakthroughs or encourage claims beyond what the evidence sup...

Franklin County, Georgia Tax Digest, 1825-1839. (Volume

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Report copyright infringementby Martha Acker (Author)By: Martha Acker, Pub. 1981, 356 pages, Index, Soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-229-3. Franklin County was created in 1784 and was considered the 8th county of the state. It is located in the northeastern portion of the state boarding South Carolina along the Savannah River. Early on, Franklin County boarded Wilkes and Greene Counties, Georgia and Pendleton District/County, South Carolina. Franklin County is the parent county in part or whole ...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Become an eyewitness to medieval times and learn what it takes to become a knight. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the history of knights. Children will learn all about the fascinating journey of a knight, from being a page or a squire at an early age undergoing rigorous training before making it to the ceremony of ...

Rose Nimmo Engelhardt: The Story of Rose and Her Family

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Report copyright infringementby Barbara L. Hunter (Author)Rose Nimmo Engelhardt was much loved by all who knew her. One of her school chums even called her an angel. Yet, Rose lived in San Francisco through the 1906 eathquake and held her family together through tough times. This unique combination of love and strength prompted her niece, Barbara Hunter, to choose Rose as the subject of her first full- length book of family genealogical history. Since Rose came from pioneer stock, her family ...

Partners in Innovation: Teaching Assistants in College Science Courses

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Report copyright infringementby Elaine Seymour (Author)Partners combines in-depth interviews with quantitative data to show how innovations in the roles of graduate teaching assistants at universities are improving both their own experiences and the overall educational environment.Author BiographyElaine Seymour is director of ethnography and evaluation research at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Number of Pages: 344 Dimensions: 0.75 x 8.94 x 6.29 IN ...