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TwoDot
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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"Each episode included in this book explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Yellowstone National Park's history. From ghosts in Old Faithful Inn to Bigfoot sightings, "Myths and Legends of Yellowstone" makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of this national treasure's most fascinating and compelling stories"--
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"Douglas Preston, the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, presents jaw-dropping true stories of Egyptian burial chambers, prehistoric ruins, pirate treasure, bizarre crimes, and more... What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of...
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English
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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet—from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu—on a five-star scale. John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this...
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Sterling Pub
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
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In this fascinating collection of historical vignettes, author Martin W. Sandler restores to memory important events, people, and developments that have been lost to time. Though barely known today, these are major historical stories, from Ziryab, an eighth-century black slave whose influence on music, cuisine, fashion, and manners still reverberates, to Cahokia, a 12th century city north of the Rio Grande, which at its zenith contained a population...
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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"The millions of people around the world who read and loved What If? still have questions, and those questions are getting stranger. Thank goodness xkcd creator Randall Munroe is here to help. Planning to ride a fire pole from the Moon back to Earth? The hardest part is sticking the landing. Hoping to cool the atmosphere by opening everyone’s freezer door at the same time? Maybe it’s time for a brief introduction to thermodynamics. Want to know...
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An anniversary edition of the bestselling collection of "Dear Sugar" advice columns written by the author of #1 New York Times bestseller Wild—featuring a new preface and six additional columns. Soon to be a Hulu Original series. For more than a decade, thousands of people have sought advice from Dear Sugar—the pseudonym of bestselling author Cheryl Strayed—first through her online column at The Rumpus, later through her hit podcast, Dear Sugars,...
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Visible Ink Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Covering the fundamentals, science, history, and analysis of clues, The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab and in Court provides detailed information on crime scene investigations, techniques, laboratory finding, the latest research, and controversies. It looks at the science of law enforcement, how evidence is gathered, processed, analyzed, and viewed in the courtroom, and more. From the cause, manner,...
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Bellevue Literary Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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"In this diverting collection of essays, Gerald Weissmann looks back at the past few decades of his long career working at the intersection of the arts and sciences. The Fevers of Reason features some of his best and most representative works, alongside eleven new essays that have never before been published in book form. Masterfully drawing from an array of subject areas and time periods, he tackles everything from Ebola to Eisenhower, Zika to Zola,...
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Taunton Press, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"Whether you call her the crochet guru, call her your own personal crochet fairy godmother, or just call her for crochet emergency help, author Beth Wolfensberger Singer is here to save the day. From uneven edges to wonky corners to too-tight stitches to dealing with yarn ends or a forgotten increase, Beth offers level-headed advice on what to fix, how to fix it, and when you can just fudge it. Also included are 6 original crochet designs--so readers...
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Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Highlights the most popular freshwater game fish and the best places where they can be found, along with a practical collection of helpful tips and techniques for reeling in the biggest catch of the day.
"Ten percent of all anglers catch 90 percent of the fish taken. It’s really true, and shows that as much as it is enjoyable, fishing can be frustrating when it comes to results. 1001 Fishing Tips is the book that will help any angler crack into...
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Hyperion Avenue
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"ESPN personality (Get Up and #Greeny) and New York Times bestselling author Mike Greenberg partners with mega-producer Hembo to settle once and for all which legends flat-out own which numbers. In short essays certain to provoke debate between and amongst all generations, Greeny uses his lifetime of sports knowledge to spin yarns of the legends among the legends and tell you why some have claimed their spot in the top 100 of all time. Sports and...
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Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highlights
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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Offers facts about reptiles, discusses the differences between mammals and reptiles, and describes characteristics all reptiles have.
Meet reptiles that run, swim, climb, and even fly. Incredible blue tongues, blood-shooting eyes, and poisoned-filled hinged, fangs are just a few of the features these amazing animals possess.
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Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Does a child have the right to take away their elderly parent’s car keys? Are you obligated to help your neighbor? Should police departments be allowed to use facial recognition technology? Should voting be mandatory? The best conversations are the ones that tackle the big, life-altering issues. Whether these conversations occur in dorm rooms, meetings, or around the dinner table, ethical quandaries make for compelling discussions. These questions...
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W W Norton Company
Pub. Date
2008.
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English
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“Wolke, longtime professor of chemistry and author of the Washington Post column Food 101, turns his hand to a Cecil Adams style compendium of questions and answers on food chemistry. Is there really a difference between supermarket and sea salt? How is sugar made? Should cooks avoid aluminum pans? Interspersed throughout Wolkes accessible and humorous answers to these and other mysteries are recipes demonstrating scientific principles. There is...
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Publisher
Servant
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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What should you do when commonly accepted "parenting wisdom” just doesnt pass the smell test? From the moment you discover a child is on the way, well-meaning friends, family and even strangers start handing out advice. But that doesnt mean you have to take it. In Advice Worth Ignoring, Dr. Ray Guarendiclinical psychologist, author, nationally syndicated radio and television host and father of tenidentifies fifty of the most common parenting myths...
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Britannica Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"Britannica's huge, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space,and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations--and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve!"--
"WHY do elephants have trunks? WHY are clouds different...
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PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"This entertaining companion to the massively popular history podcast tackles everything from Alexander the Great to Agatha Christie, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate--with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and good old-fashioned banter The Rest Is History podcast brilliantly distills major moments in human history, covering everything from the Trojan War to a historical ranking of the greatest dogs. Now, this official tie-in book brings the chart-topping...
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