Young Adult Nonfiction

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So You Want To Know About Economics - Paperback

$22.66

by Roopa Pai (Author)Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire. Number of Pages: 176 Dimensions: 0.41 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: February 01, 2017

Tequila of Life: Inspirational Tales - Paperback

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by Sharad Gupta (Compiled by)Tequila of Life is an attitude that translates all negativity into positive inspirations that bring a feeling of well-being, delight and bliss. As tequila is bound to give us a certain high, in the same way this book promises to take us on a higher level of consciousness. Like short fiction, each piece leads to a point of illumination, evoking a response that the readers are sure to cherish. Let this book act as a tonic to nourish and rejuvenate our souls. Number ...

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by Kartikey Singh (Author)Physics of God attempts to find and explain the ultimate reality, God, using laws of modern physics. It inaugurates a new intellectual order by realizing the much talked about and hyped but still awaited joining of science and God; reason and faith; physics and metaphysics. It proposes a new hypothesis that borders science and imagination. This work is a serious confluence of physics, philosophy, metaphysics, theosophy and theology written with a pen, which is youthf...

The Pirates of the West Indies in 17th Century: True Story of the Fiercest Pirates of the Caribbean - Paperback

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by Clarence Henry Haring (Author)Clarence Henry Haring was an important historian of Latin America and a pioneer in initiating the study of Latin American colonial institutions among scholars in the United States. Excerpt: "Christopher Columbus, a Genoese sailor in the service of the Castilian Crown, wishing to find a western route by sea to India and especially to Zipangu (Japan), the magic land described by the Venetian traveller, Marco Polo, landed on 12th October 1492, on "Guanahani," one...

Energy Self-Defense for Young Adults - Paperback

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by Anni Sennov (Author), Carsten Sennov (Author)Many parents have asked us whether it's possible to teach young people to keep their energy in order. And the answer is YES, of course you can learn how to master your own energy That is why we have written this Energy Self-Defense guide. Its goal is to teach you how to stand on your own feet and stand strong in your own energy, both when you are with others and when you are on your own. Every day you meet and interact with a lot of different p...

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by Anni Sennov (Author), Carsten Sennov (Author)Dear parents, Read this book before your children do, then you will be able to guide them and give them good advice when they need it. Many parents have asked us whether it is possible to teach you young people to keep your energy in order, as every day you meet and interact with a lot of different people, which exposes you to many different energies. This happens at school, in your extracurricular activities, and when spending time with all you...

The Belief in Immortality and the Worship of the Dead: Volume I (The Belief Among the Aborigines of Australia, the Torres Straits Islands, New Guinea - Paperback

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by James George Frazer (Author)This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. Number of Pages: 512 Dimensions: 1.14 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: March 10, 2018

The Life of Captain James Cook - Paperback

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by Arthur Kitson (Author)This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time. The book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. Number of Pages: 256 Dimensions: 0.58 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: March 10, 2018

Famous Men of the Middle Ages - Paperback

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by John H. Haaren (Author), Addison B. Poland (Author)Famous Men of the Middle Ages features attractive biographical sketches of thirty-five of the most prominent characters in the history of the Middle Ages, from the barbarian invasions to the invention of the printing press. Each story in this book by John Haaren is told in a clear, simple manner, and is well calculated to awaken and stimulate the youthful imagination. Notable characters featured in Famous Men of the Middle Ages include Att...

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by Lester Bivens (Author)Exorcism is the religious or spiritual practice of evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person, or an area, that are believed to be possessed. Depending on the spiritual beliefs of the exorcist, this may be done by causing the entity to swear an oath, performing an elaborate ritual, or simply by commanding it to depart in the name of a higher power. The practice is ancient and part of the belief system of many cultures and religions. Requested and perfor...

The Emperor Who Vanished: Strange Facts from Indian History - Paperback

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by Kavitha Mandana (Author)If you ever thought history is boring, this funny and astonishing book is the perfect solution DID YOU KNOW THAT...One of India's greatest emperors was erased from all history books for nearly 1,500 years?Beetles and beetle wings were a much sought-after fashion accessory once upon a time?The iron pillar in Delhi's Qutub complex does not rust?A French astronomer discovered the remains of a Roman port in South India?A caravan of elephants and camels from India once p...

20 Indians Who Changed the World - Paperback

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by Shruthi Rao (Author)A brilliant collection of profiles of 20 trailblazing Indians who changed the world with their ideas, innovation and discoveries. For over 3000 years, the Indian subcontinent has contributed to fields as diverse as mathematics and science, spirituality and philosophy, as well as music and literature. In this absorbing book, Shruthi Rao profiles 20 legendary Indians who dared to think differently and changed the world--from starting a new religion based on the principles...

Problems with a Point: Exploring Math and Computer Science - Hardcover

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by William Gasarch (Author), Clyde Kruskal (Author)Ever notice how people sometimes use math words inaccurately? Or how sometimes you instinctively know a math statement is false (or not known)?Each chapter of this book makes a point like those above and then illustrates the point by doing some real mathematics through step-by-step mathematical techniques.This book gives readers valuable information about how mathematics and theoretical computer science work, while teaching them some actual m...

Basic Probability: What Every Math Student Should Know - Hardcover

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by Henk Tijms (Author)Written by international award-winning probability expert Henk Tijms, Basic Probability: What Every Math Student Should Know presents the essentials of elementary probability. The book is primarily written for high school and college students learning about probability for the first time. In a highly accessible way, a modern treatment of the subject is given with emphasis on conditional probability and Bayesian probability, on striking applications of the Poisson distrib...

Las Lunas: Una Bienvenida al Ciclo Femenino para niñas y jóvenes - Paperback

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by Victoria de Aboitiz (Author), Melisa Wortman (Editor)Las Lunas presenta al Ciclo Femenino desde una mirada no habitual.Se aleja de los libros netamente biol gicos de la escuela para adentrarse en el tema desde una mirada m s profunda, positiva e integral; develando el poder subyacente y el regalo de transformarnos en mujeres.Dirigido a ni as (y por qu no, ni os tambi n) de 11 a os en adelante y sus familias, Las Lunas hace referencia al los ciclos de la naturaleza, el ciclo femenino, las ...

The Moon's Gift: Welcoming girls into Womanhood - Paperback

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by Victoria de Aboitiz (Author), Melisa Wortman (Editor), Florencia Fernández Sanjurjo (Translator)A gorgeous little book that welcomes girls into womanhood, and accompanies families that are going through such a special transition.Aimed at girls age 11+ and their families, the book offers a simple, kind and holistic approach to the Female Cycle.The Moon's Gift addresses feelings, includes hands-on exercises, stories, images and portrays the cycle in a positive, dignified and powerful way. N...

Basic Probability: What Every Math Student Should Know - Paperback

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Amazing Dreams: The Writing Experience of a Young African American Male - Paperback

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by Derrick L. Hall (Author)"AMAZING DREAMS-A Writing Experience of a Young African-American Male" is a book about the changing life of a guy named Warren and several of his friends who go through life experiencing the challenges of moving from high school into adulthood as they enter into the college world, become students at a HBCU (Historical Black College and University), finding and dating women, seeking love, and having visions. The author throws you into the scene of how a voyage of tru...

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by Kogan Page Editorial (Editor)From accountant to zoologist, this new edition of The A-Z of Careers and Jobs is your one-stop shop for insightful guidance on more than 300 different career areas in the UK. This book is designed to help identify what personal strengths fit to what kinds of work, what skills you should highlight on a CV and what you need to know about each job. This book is a quick and informative way to find out about what jobs and careers are out there, from traditional role...

Dare to Write: Creative Writing Prompts for Young People and Word Rebels Everywhere - Paperback

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by Kristen Fogle (Author)Kickstart your creativity and free your inner writer-writing prompts for teens What story do you have inside? Is it a romance, a drama, a fantasy...or all three? Dare to Write is here to inspire you with a huge variety of writing prompts, plot beginnings, and thought-provoking ideas. Scribble directly in the book or use your own notebook―the right way is however you want to write.You're invited to capture your thoughts and feelings using these writing prompts. Dare to...

The mirror of gesture, being the Abhinaya darpana of Nandikeśvara - Paperback

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by Ananda Coomaraswamy (Author), Gopala Kristnayya Duggirala (Author)This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature. Number of Pages: 76 Dimensions: 0.18 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: August 15, 2019

A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II - Paperback

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by Elizabeth Wein (Author)Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World War II--from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name VerityIn the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first country in the world to allow female pilots to fly in combat. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588th Night Bomber Regiment--nicknamed the "night witches"-...

Wall of Honor: A Celebration of Fayetteville's Everyday Heroes - Hardcover

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by Dorothy Ellen Watkins Fielder (Author), Marian Tally Simmons Brown (Author), Donna Fielder Barnes (Photographer)This nonfiction book for middle-grade readers shows artistic images about the history of an African American neighborhood in Fayetteville, North Carolina- its people, values, traditions and culture. All segments of the College Heights population (schools, university and community) came together to paint a one block long mural called the 'Wall of Honor'.High school social worker D...

Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning - Hardcover

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by Jason Reynolds (Author), Ibram X. Kendi (Author)The crucial, empowering, #1 New York Times bestselling exploration of racism--and antiracism--in America. This is NOT a history book. This is a book about the here and now. A book to help us better understand why we are where we are. A book about race. The construct of race has always been used to gain and keep power, to create dynamics that separate and silence. This remarkable reimagining of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi's National Book Award-winnin...

Craft Artists: A Practical Career Guide - Paperback

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by Marcia Santore (Author)Craft Artists: A Practical Career Guide includes interviews with professionals in the following fields. Tattoo Artists Ceramic Artists Glass blowers Blacksmiths Jewelers Woodworkers Author BiographyMarcia Santore is a writer and editor from New England. She has worked as a magazine editor and writer and has written on many topics, including profiles of artists, scholars, scientists, and business people in a way that's approachable for the general reader. See her wri...

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers) - Paperback

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by Trevor Noah (Author)The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir. "A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling author We do horrible things to one another because we don't see the person it affec...

Never Put an Alligator in Your Car: Life Lessons for Children of All Ages - Paperback

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by Beth Detjens (Author)Throughout my childhood, our family enjoyed caring for all kinds of wildlife and exotic pets. As a result, life at our house was always an adventure. This is a collection of stories starring several of those amazing animals. Each animal taught us lessons that have served us well, and I'm delighted to share with you both the stories and the lessons. The first book of this series, Never Buy a Raccoon at a Gas Station, introduces our pet raccoon, Bandit, and some of his h...

Teen Woman's Guide to Life, Love & Career Success: Success Principles & Success Exercises Show You How to Be a Superstar in Your World - Paperback

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by Carmen Nina Pulido (Author)The "Teen Woman's Guide to Life, Love and Career Success" (TWG) is an interactive, age appropriate, inspirational, self- development book for young adult women who want to "live their best lives and make their dreams come true". The "Teen Woman's Guide" accomplishes this mission by offering "Success Principles" and "Success Exercises" that help each teen unlock the key to her success.The ten "Success Principles" help teen women identify their strengths, talents, ...

Inspiration for Christian Teen Girls: A Weekly Devotional & Journal - Paperback

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by Katara Washington Patton (Author)Keep God with you as you travel the road to adulthood-guidance for teen girls ages 13 and upFind comfort and inspiration with the latest in Christian books for teen girls. Inspiration for Christian Teen Girls is a devotional and guided journal that brings you closer to God. Insightful writing prompts reflect on who you are, who you want to be, and how you can grow into that person through self-expression and faith.With plain, modern language, this is one of...

Difference Maker: Overcoming Adversity and Turning Pain into Purpose, Every Day (Adult Edition) - Paperback

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by Gary Roe (Author)You've been lied to. It's time to embrace the truth. You've been hit and wounded. Life hasn't turned out to be what you expected, wanted, or hoped for. No one seems to care. You feel alone and isolated. Something is wrong. You can sense it. Your heart says, "There's got to be more." Yes, there is. It's time to turn things around. It's time to expose the lies you've been fed about yourself and embrace the truth. What's the truth? You're a Difference Maker. And it's ti...

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by Alok Vaid-Menon (Author), Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award "When reading this book, all I feel is kindness."-- Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter "Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself."--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer "Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves"--Princess Nokia, music...

Learn Spanish with Pictures: Easy, Visual Lessons to Master Basic Grammar and Vocabulary - Paperback

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by Melanie Stuart-Campbell (Author)Start speaking Spanish today-the visual wayPicture yourself conversing casually in Spanish. Learn Spanish with Pictures makes it possible! Supported by fun illustrations, these quick lessons teach you Spanish grammar and vocabulary. The pictorial aids are a helpful tool for all types of learning styles-perfect for kids as well as adults.Going beyond a simple phrasebook, this guide will help you learn Spanish intuitively. You'll begin with simple phrases and ...