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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast." -- Provided by publisher.
Have you ever stopped to consider why you don't see metal fire escapes on new buildings? Or pondered the story behind those dancing inflatable figures in car dealerships? Mars and Kohlstedt reveal the stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and...
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English
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"Tiny Beautiful Things collects the best of Dear Sugar in one volume, bringing her wisdom to many more readers. This tenth-anniversary edition features six new columns and a new preface by Strayed. Rich with humor, insight, compassion--and absolute honesty--this book is a balm for everything life throws our way."
3) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces volcanoes, describing the different types of eruptions, historic eruptions, and how they can create islands.
5) Science
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to science breaks down what it is and how it works, from the difference between atoms and molecules and the water cycle to food chains and weather.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
6) Pirates
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on pirates, describing their daily living practices and culture, and includes a timeline, maps, and a quiz.
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Publisher
Quest Books/Theosophical Publishing House
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A professor of psychology and religious studies who became a sheikh in 1985 describes the teachings of the Sufi master Muzaffer Efendi and shares the universal wisdom and lessons for enhancing one's interpersonal relationships through connecting with God.
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Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The cohost of the podcast "No Such Thing as a Fish" investigates the world's most mind-boggling, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious theories about time travel, aliens, ghosts, mysterious creatures, and more.
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Diversion Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"So much of our world seems to make perfect sense, and scientific breakthroughs have helped us understand ourselves, our planet, and our place in the universe in fascinating detail. But our adventures in space, our deepening understanding of the quantum world, and our leaps in technology have also revealed a universe far stranger than we ever imagined. With brilliant clarity and wit, bestselling author Marcus Chown examines the profound science behind...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"You're the basketball ref is designed to inform, challenge, and entertain fans. Topics range from game situations--traveling and shot clock violations--to rules that are a bit more unusual or, for the casual fan, more obscure. See what call you would make in each scenario! Many of the situations come from real games, but some scenarios are made up to illustrate specific points or rules. So don your stripes, grab your whistle, and take your position...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Often a single question can spark a meaningful, fun exchange-- like "Would you apply for a job you know your friend is applying for?" Or "Should voting be mandatory?" Or what about police using facial recognition technology? Questions like these spur us to consider: What would I have done? Is there one correct answer? And ultimately: How can ethics help us navigate these situations to find the best outcome for ourselves and others? An ethicist...
15) Dinosaurs
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Introduces dinosaurs, describing the physical characteristics and behavior of different dinosaur groups, how they are studied today, and some of their distant relatives.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
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Publisher
Familius
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Mothering with Courage provides guidance for mothers to self-reflect and dig deep to discover what is important to them from their own perspective. Only from that space can a mother discover how to be the best, most authentic mother for her child. Mothering with Courage provides mothers a detailed guidebook for their journey as a mother, complete with the latest understanding and tips for healthy parenting and motherhood.
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"A physicist explains daily phenomena from the mundane to the magisterial. Take a look up at the stars on a clear night and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos is as close as the nearest toaster? In Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects...
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Warriors (Erin Hunter). Field guides volume 5
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English
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"In this updated and expanded edition celebrating 20 years of Warriors, discover all-new interior art and never-before-seen bonus content. This ... full-color guide includes profiles of more than 85 of the most important warrior cats; an insider look at each of the Clans; the stories of how Bramblestar and Tigerstar received their nine lives; an exclusive, never-before-seen glimpse at Firestar and Graystripe's view from StarClan; and more"-- Provided...
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