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"An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of THE AVALANCHE HANDBOOK includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snowand avalanche formation and growth; avalanche terrain, motion, and effects; elements of applied avalanche forecasting; factors to consider in evaluating and forecasting avalanches; risk management...

"Becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another neurocognitive disorder can be an unexpected, undesirable, underappreciated--and yet noble role. It is heartbreaking to watch someone lose the very cognitive capacities that once helped to define them as a person. But because of the nature of these disorders, the only way to become an effective caregiver and cope with the role's many daily challenges is to become well-informed about...

Everyone is capable of making useful things, and beautifully made modern furniture shouldn't cost thousands of dollars. In HomeMade Modern you'll learn to make the furniture you want at a fraction of the price of store-bought furniture. Not only will you save tons of money, but you'll also make environmentally sustainable pieces that are solidly built, using real materials like metal, wood, concrete, and other recycled ready-mades. The projects in...

A must-have treasury filled with original essays and personal photos from Jan Karon, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the beloved Mitford series.
For the millions of fans who love the Mitford Years novels, this lushly illustrated keepsake will be the perfect book to curl up with. What was that Uncle Billy joke about the census taker? Where was that beautiful prayer Father Tim offered? The Mitford Bedside Companion...

This bestselling tax reference, updated to reflect the changes to the 2020 tax code, offers step-by-step instructions that guide you through the worksheets and forms needed to file your taxes according to the best tax strategy for your financial situation.

"Between micro- and macro-aggressions at school, the workplace, and even the grocery store, a constant news cycle highlighting Latine trauma, and a general lack of resources for women of color, it's tough to be a Latina woman and prioritize your wellness,both physically and mentally. With Self-Care for Latinas, you'll find 150 exercises to radically choose to put yourself first. Whether you need a quick pick-me-up in the middle of the day, you're...

"In this eBook, you'll learn the principles of grammar and how to manipulate your words until they're just right. Strengthen your revising and editing skills and become a clear and consistent writer." --

A biohacking program for women, teaching them how to use their natural 28-day cycle to optimize their time, diet, fitness, work, and relationships. Presents a 4-week solution to manage energy and time according to female biochemistry. By working with each phase, youll support your hormones, unlock peak creativity and performance, and avoid burnout. Youll know exactly when to eat certain foods, clear your social calendar, or ask for a raise--and youll...

"Document-based questions on important tests could contain a contract, a table or graph, a newspaper article, or even a political cartoon. Use the six-step method of writing in this workbook to write great DBQ-based social studies or English essays." --