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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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 Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
Author
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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Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Language
English
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"The Handy History Answer Book provides abundant information about many of the most frightful events of the past 5,000 years, including wars, disasters, epidemics, and so on. But it also supplies a context for the time with a wealth of information on invention, philosophy, science, politics, culture, sports, business, law, media, and religion. Presented in a question-and-answer format, It surveys significant people, times, and events worldwide, with...
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Language
English
Description
"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 artfully...
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Publisher
Visible Ink Press
Language
English
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"From famous figures in the history of philosophy to questions in religious theology to the relationship between knowledge and power, The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: Ancient Greek to Its Influence on Philosophy Today takes the sometimes esoteric ideas and the jumble of names and makes them easy to understand, enriching readers' lives and answering the question "What do the ancient Greek philosophers have to teach us about contemporary culture?""--...
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Publisher
Quirk Books
Language
English
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"Illustrated compendium telling the stories of real-life cursed objects from throughout history ... their bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. From the Raggedy Ann doll that spawned the horror franchise The Conjuring, to the mummy rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kickstarted World War I"--
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English
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"At what temperature do bees stay home? Why do southerly winds in winter often bring storms? How can you plant a garden that tells the time, or know how many tumbles a hailstone has made through a cloud? These are among the many questions that international-bestselling author Peter Wohlleben poses in his newly translated book. Full of the very latest discoveries, combined with ancient, now forgotten lore, The Weather Detective helps you read nature's...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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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...
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"A book of reflections on hope: what it is, what it isn't, and how to find it in hopeless times"--
Hope-- real hope-- is a spiritual counternarrative resilient enough to endure crises and crushing defeats without forsaking the here and now. McKibben Dana reflects on what hope is not, what hope is, and where to find it in hopeless times. -- adapted from back cover
Author
Publisher
Greystone Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Chemistry for Breakfast turns the ordinary into extraordinary, explaining everything from heat conduction to expiration dates, with a side of states-of-matter and biological clocks. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating in...
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Language
English
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Rogers' book was priceless because he was delivering enlightenment and pride, steeped in historical research, to a people too long starved on the lie that they were worth nothing. For African Americans of the Jim Crow era, Rogers' was their first black history teacher. But Rogers was not always shy about embellishing the facts and minimizing ambiguity; neither was he above shock journalism now and then. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. gives us a corrective...
16) Sharks
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Get up close and personal with all kinds of sharks - from bullhead to cow to carpet sharks - and learn how to identify different types, which is strongest, and so much more!" --
17) The little book of big management questions: the 76 most important questions and how to answer them
Author
Publisher
Pearson
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (xvii, 198 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Language
English
Description
You're a busy manager and you want practical, effective answers to everyday problems - fast! The Little Book of Big Management Questions provides instant solutions to the key questions that every manager asks themselves: How can I motivate my team? How do I calculate the length of the project? How do I delegate effectively? How do I prepare a strategic plan? And many, many more. Each question is easy to find, explains why it's important and the business...
Publisher
Walter Foster
Pub. Date
2012, ©2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (376 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language
English
Description
Designed for both the photography enthusiast and weekend warrior, this daily reader offers a broad look at life through the camera lens. From brief biographies of world-renowned photographers to techniques in fashion photography and trends, there is something for every reader inside. Packed full of inspiring images and stimulating information, this book is a staple for everyone who loves to point and click. Ten categories of discussion rotate throughout...
19) Pirates
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Provides information on pirates, describing their daily living practices and culture, and includes a timeline, maps, and a quiz.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that seals supposedly have the stinkiest farts in the world? Or that some creepy-crawlies use their poop as a shield so that they don't get eaten? Learn about all the gross things animals do, with this fantastically gruesome factbook! Focusing on a range of animals, from creepy critters to foul fish, and what makes them so truly terrible, Gross and Ghastly: Animals is a stomach churning journey that delves into the despicable animal...
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