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Publisher
Smithsonian Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
576 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Epic in scope, yet filled with detail, this illustrated guide takes readers through the whole of our human past. Spanning the dawn of human civilization through the present, it provides a tour of every site of key archaeological importance. From the prehistoric cave paintings of Lascaux to Tutankhamun's tomb, from the buried city of Pompeii to China's Terracotta Army, all of the world's most iconic sites and discoveries are here. So too are the lesser-known...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
160 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Give a stylish finish to your knitted garments and accessories with this book of knitting know-how. Over 350 tips, techniques, and secrets are explained and illustrated with clear step-by-step photographs and diagrams. Discover how to read patterns and charts, choose color and yarns, mix and match stitch patterns, and adapt designs for the perfect fit. All kinds of stitches abound, from stockinette stitch and ribbing, to lace, Fair Isle, cables, and...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
282 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"The prospect of revamping a yard is daunting. Where do you start? How do all the various areas come together in a beautiful, cohesive way? The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden simplifies the process by showing you how to spend fewer hours (and a minimal amount of money) in the garden by tackling one small area at a time. You'll find garden plans for ten unique areas--the entryway, the shady areas under trees, and more--that can be linked together...
4) Money
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Examines, in text and photographs, the symbolic and material meaning of money, from shekels, shells, and beads to gold, silver, checks, and credit cards. Also discusses how coins and banknotes are made, the value of money during wartime, and how to collect coins.
5) Judaism
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discusses the historical origins, teachings, practices, persecution, spread, and challenges of Judaism.
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
255 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
House Beautiful Style Secrets: What Every Room Needs is a handbook that shows readers how to create the rooms of their dreams by revealing what "every room needs." Chapters like "Every Room Needs a Hiding Place" provide clever ideas for storage and organisation, while sections like "Every Room Needs Something Shiny" give examples of how reflective surfaces can enhance and enlarge any space. Simple yet elegant advice from some of the biggest names...
12) Weather
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather. Eyewitness Weather shows you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxix, 288 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York Times bestseller Dinner: The Playbook comes a warm and inviting guide with more than one hundred time-tested recipes and a host of inspiring ideas for turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions. "Families crave rituals, " says Jenny Rosenstrach, and by rituals she means not just the big celebrations--Valentine's Day dinners,...
14) Meerkats
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
46 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A look at meerkats, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their tails, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their stable status in the world today"--
Author
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
This book demystifies the art and practice of drawing. Through fifty drawings by great masters past and present, the techniques and ideas behind their master sketches will put you on the path to making your own great drawings. The entries also feature exercises with step-by-step instructions as well as simple diagrams providing further visual explanation to the jargon-free discussion.
Author
Publisher
Interweave
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
127 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for today's crafter. Using step-by-step directions and irresistible photography, Bonnie shows you how to master this intricate technique to make: sophisticated sweaters, ponchos and shawls ; stylish hats, scarves, and gloves; a hip messenger bag with a contrasting fabric liner and a snappy shrug that's...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
359 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Every year, more than 16 million visitors flock to Thailand's capital city, and leave transfixed by the vibrant culture and unforgettable food they encounter along the way. Thai cuisine is more popular today than ever, yet there is no book that chronicles the real food that Thai people eat every day--until now. In Bangkok, award-winning author Leela Punyaratabandhu offers 120 recipes that capture the true spirit of the city--from heirloom family...
Author
Series
Hazy Bloom volume 1
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
170 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
When third-grader Hazel "Hazy" Bloom begins having visions of trouble that will come within twenty-four hours, she finds that this mysterious power provides her the ability to make things worse.
20) Energy
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Surveys various sources of energy and the ways in which they've been harnessed.
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