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Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The World Almanac is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2023 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Hackett Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
The second of Immanuel Kant's three critiques, "Critique of Practical Reason", published in 1788, is considered by many to be one of the most important works on the subject of moral philosophy ever written. Written several years after his first critique, "Critique of Pure Reason", this work addresses Kant's views on moral philosophy and what it means to be good and ethical. In this work, Kant explores his philosophy of the categorical imperative,...
Author
Publisher
Barnes & Noble Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
Description
Re-examines the ideas and concepts in Sigmund Freud's 1899 text which discusses his methods for interpreting dreams, describes dreams as wish fulfillment, and explains the distortion of dreams, sources of dreams, and other related topics.
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"50 States, Every Question Answered offers readers an in-depth look at the individual states that together make up this fascinating nation. From the skyscrapers of New York to the mountains of Colorado to the beaches of California, just about every interesting corner of America is explored in this informative guide"--
Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Presents thousands of facts on sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, and business, and includes a special coronavirus status report, 2022 U.S. election results, and the top ten news topics of the year.
Author
Publisher
Alpha Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Fresh off of his #1 New York Times bestseller,Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook, Joshua Weissman is back with a bold and exciting new cookbook that will take your cooking to an entirely different level!Everyone knows flavor is important, right? But what turns flavor into something even more spectacular? Texture! When flavor meets textures like creamy, crispy, or crunchy, the taste experience can evolve into something entirely new and utterly...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Remember recess? It was that refreshing break between classes that cleared the cobwebs, refreshed the mind, and got everyone moving. Recess is the ultimate illustrated guide to the best games of the playground, for inside and outside. With detailed instructions, diagrams, and a can-do, kick-butt attitude, this tome isn't meant to be read--it's meant to be played! This fun and interactive guide includes the rules to over 150 games and variations,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Drawing on the lessons learned throughout a distinguished writing career and nearly 20 years as a teacher of creative writing, McCann delivers a collection of essays that combines practical advice, creative inspiration, and a profound call to arms for anew generation of writers to bring truth and light to a dark world through their art. Addressing subjects such as "The Terror of the White Page," "Embrace the Critics," and "If You're Done, You've...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey's passion for astronomy evident on every page.
New updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter part of the book. Facts and figures for each planet have been revised, and new scientific information has been added, such as Pluto's reclassification as...
Author
Publisher
Mantle
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries brings together Kate's rich and detailed knowledge of unheard and under-heard women's history, and of how and why women's achievements have routinely been omitted from the history books. This beautiful illustrated book is both an alternative feminist history of the world and a personal memoir about the nature of women's struggles to be heard, about how history is made and by whom. Split into ten sections, each...
17) Inspired baby names from around the world: 6,000 international names and the meaning behind them
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"More than 6,000 baby names and their meanings, with each name accompanied by an inspiring quotation. Includes naming customs, guided meditations for selecting a name, and indexes of names by meaning and ethnicity. Also includes popular names by decade, terms for grandparents, and popular pet names"--Provided by publisher.
"What's in a name? Thoreau thought 'all the poetry in the world.' How does a parent live up to that? Here, parents find more...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Company
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
Award-winning science journalist Angier takes us on a "guided twirligig through the scientific canon." She draws on conversations with hundreds of the world's top scientists, and her own work as a reporter for the New York Times, to create an entertaining guide to scientific literacy--a joyride through the major scientific disciplines: physics, chemistry, biology, geology, and astronomy. It's for anyone who wants to understand the great issues of...
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