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Ignore Everybody And 39 Other Keys To Creativity
MacLeod, Hugh
(Hardcover)
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When Hugh MacLeod was a struggling young copywriter, living in a YMCA, he started to doodle on the backs of business cards while sitting at a bar. Those cartoons eventually led to a popular blog - gapingvoid.com - and a reputation for pithy insight and humor, in both words and pictures. MacLeod has opinions on everything from marketing to the meaning of life, but one of his main subjects is creativity. How do new ideas emerge in a cynical, risk-averse world? Where does inspiration come from? What does it take to make a living as a creative person? Now his first book, Ignore Everyone, expands on his sharpest insights, wittiest cartoons, and most useful advice.
Black Roots
Burroughs, Tony
(Softcover)
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Written by the leading African American professional genealogist in the United States who teaches and lectures widely, Black Roots highlights some of the special problems, solutions, and sources unique to African Americans. Based on solid genealogical principles and designed for those who have little or no experience researching their family's past, but valuable to any genealogist, this book explains everything you need to get started, including: where to search close to home, where to write for records, how to make the best use of libraries and the Internet, and how to organize research, analyze historical documents, and write the family history.
The Million Word Crossword Dictionary
Newman, Stanley
(Hardcover)
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With more than a million answers, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative, and useful crossword dictionary ever published.
Weird Indiana
Marimen, Mark
(Softcover)
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Enjoy a relaxing picnic in Shades of Death Park. Witness those eerie glowing spots known as Moody's Light. Slap another layer of color onto the world's biggest ball of paint, and yes, that really is a pink-spectacled elephant drinking a martini on the side of the road! From a town called Santa Claus to Indiana's most upright citizen - buried that way for almost 200 years - Weird Indiana proves that the Crossroads of America is also the Crossroads of the Weird!
Modern Wedding: Creating a Celebration That Looks and Feels Like You
McKinnon, Kelsey
(Hardcover)
List Price: $40.00 Our Price: $4.69
The secret to planning a personal and meaningful wedding isn't how much you spend or how grand it appears; it's about finding unique, beautiful ways to express who you are as a couple. Featuring hundreds of inspiring photographs and filled with detailed information on every aspect of the big day - stationery, dresses, flowers and tablescapes, food and drink - Modern Wedding encourages and empowers you to design and actually pull off a celebration that feels like you.
Random House Webster's Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary
Costello, Elaine
(Paperback)
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The Random House Webster’s Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 1,000 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning.
Wombats Poop Cubes: Saturn Rains Diamonds, Pandas Fake Pregnancies, and Other Mind-Blowing Facts in Three Words or Less
Adams, Katie
(Hardcover)
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Learn the facts! In Katie Adams' Wombats Poop Cubes, you will encounter some of the most unbelievable, entertaining, and no-frills factoids ever.Each page features a fact broken down into just three words. Why? Because gimmicks are great, and so is getting to the point. If you crave more information beyond those three special words, check out the full backstory alongside the fact. Fill that brain of yours with memorable gems of truth to learn hundreds of new things, to become an unstoppable trivia partner, or for no particular reason at all.Included are shocking and concise truths such as:• Vikings rap battled.• Bees get drunk.• Abraham Lincoln wrestled.• Kangaroos can’t reverse.• Apples are roses.• Rabbits attacked Napoleon.Have some fun. Keep it short. Get some facts!
National Geographic 2019 Almanac
National Geographic
(Softcover)
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An almanac like you've never seen before, this arresting volume features key information on science, nature, history, and geography, spiked with cutting-edge ideas and spectacular visuals. Discover features that only National Geographic can deliver, including exquisite photography, explanatory infographics, illustrated timelines, and maps created by expert cartographers. Chapters include Exploration & Adventure, This Planet & Beyond, Life on Earth, and The Science of Us; featured topics range from the polar jet stream and how chameleons change colors to the world's biggest cities and the science of addiction. It includes top travel trends, new explorations, and recent discoveries, as well as fascinating trivia. Enlightening for young and old, exquisitely designed, each page of this special almanac reveals something new about today's world.
Lucky in Love: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding
Gage, Eleni N.
(Hardcover)
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Every engaged couple wants two things: a meaningful wedding and a lifetime of happiness. This great gift book is a cross-cultural collection of marriage folklore that will help you achieve both. Create your own lucky traditions with nods to each other’s heritage, customs from places you’ve visited together, and auspicious rituals that just feel special. Whether you are just engaged or you’re days away from tying the knot, you’ll gain insight every step of the way. With this book as your guide, you can make your own luck in love.
Shooting from the Lip: Hockey's Best Quotes and Quips
McDonell, Chris
(Softcover)
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Shooting from the Lip is full of the off-the-cuff comments that keep millions of fans not only watching games, but also avidly reading the sports pages. They're fresh, they're frank, and they're all about hockey. There are 300-plus quotes representing 50 years of hockey, further enlivened with colorful graphics and photographs of the featured players, coaches and other personalities.
Liberte Egalite Beyonce
Davis, John
(Hardcover)
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Liberté Egalité Beyoncé brings Queen Bey's most inspiring and empowering quotes, and moments of fierceness together, along with stunning illustrations, to help you slay every day.
200+ Ways to Protect Your Privacy: Simple Ways to Prevent Hacks and Protect Your Privacy - On and Offline
Rogers, Jeni
(Paperback)
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Discover simple strategies for protecting your personal and confidential information on and offline with this essential and easy-to-understand guide. We all know that the internet can serve as a hotbed for identity theft. But it isn’t the only place where your privacy can be breached. In fact, there are lots of ways you can protect your privacy (or diminish it) that have little or nothing to do with access to the internet. Your home, your photos, your trash can, your kids, your favorite restaurant or store - and even you have the ability to unknowingly reveal your private information to everyone from thieves to busybodies. But you don’t need to hire a specialist to keep your information safe - you can do it yourself with these 200+ easy-to-implement tactics, some of which include:• Shredding hard copies of bills• Turning off Bluetooth when not in use• Using a firewall• Hiding spare keys in an unusual placeKeeping your information secure lies in your hands - make sure you’re not putting yourself at risk in your daily habits with this essential guide.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from John Wayne: Duke's Solutions to Life's Challenges
Editors of John Wayne Magazine
(Hardcover)
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What would John Wayne do?For almost 50 years, John Wayne chose roles that allowed him to show the world what it means to be a person with courage, honor and grit. From saddling up for hard work in The Big Trail to settling his final score in The Shootist, his characters often reflected his own personal code of honor. Featuring more than 50 lessons from your favorite Duke films, Everything I Need to Know I Learned from John Wayne is the perfect guide to living life like the man himself.
The Bride Instructional Manual: How to Survive and Possibly Even Enjoy the Biggest Day in Your Life (Instruction Manual)
Denny, Carrie
(Softcover)
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At Last! A No-Nonsense Guide to Bridal Essentials!Feuding in-laws, rehearsal dinner meltdowns, controlling wedding planners - what’s a gal to do when her Big Day threatens to go down with more drama than a boatload of wedding crashers? Have no fear: The Bride’s Instruction Manual boils it all down to the basics, covering every topic you need to know to march down that aisle with confidence, from setting the date and choosing The Dress to creating your guest list.Chock-full of cheat sheets to keep you on track and on budget, The Bride’s Instruction Manual is the perfect shower gift for every blushing bride-to-be - courtesy of veteran wedding journalist Carrie Denny.
The Reef Aquarium (Mini Encyclopedia Series)
Hunt, Philip
(Softcover)
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This comprehensive, practical book clearly explains how to set up and maintain a stunning reef aquarium. It also includes profiles of a wide range of reef-safe fishes and invertebrates.The focus of this book is on developing a natural system, using living rock and sand as the foundation for a sustainable reef aquarium. Step-by-step photo sequences and explanatory diagrams will give you detailed practical guidance. More than 400 color photos and diagrams complement an enlightening text.
Wedding Etiquette Book (The Everything, 3rd Edition)
Lefevre, Holly
(Pocket Books)
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Your essential guide to the modern wedding!Is it acceptable to invite my boss to my wedding? Can I tell my guests not to post pictures of my wedding online before I can? How do I ask my in-laws to help with wedding costs? How long do I have to write thank-you notes?Every bride has her own etiquette dilemma, from dealing with unhappy stepfamilies to a guest who posts a picture of the invitation on Facebook, advertising the wedding date and site to hundreds of nonguests. While some etiquette rules stay the same (bringing an uninvited guest is still rude), the ever-changing modern world has brought on a new slew of challenges. Luckily, The Everything Wedding Etiquette Book, 4th Edition has the advice you need to conquer any etiquette predicament.From satisfying future in-laws to controlling your event's online presence, you'll learn how to handle every situation with grace and ease. Organized to guide you through the wedding-planning process as it happens, this little book has all the answers you need right when you need them. It's your one source for planning a perfect, stress-free wedding.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Neighborly Words of Wisdom from Mister Rogers (Movie Tie-in)
Rogers, Fred
(Paperback)
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The inspiring profile brought to life in the major motion picture starring Tom Hanks, plus a collection of warm advice and encouragement from America’s favorite neighbor. Tom Junod’s Esquire profile of Fred Rogers, “Can You Say... Hero?,” has been hailed as a classic of magazine writing. Now, his moving story of meeting and observing the beloved host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is the inspiration for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, directed by Marielle Heller and written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster.Here, Junod’s unforgettable piece appears for the first time in book form alongside an inspiring collection of advice and encouragement from Mister Rogers himself. Covering topics like relationships, childhood, communication, parenthood, and more, Rogers’s signature sayings and wise thoughts are included here. Pairing the definitive portrait of a national icon with his own instructions for living your best, kindest life, this book is a timeless treasure for Mister Rogers fans.
The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows & Traditions
Roney, Carley
(Softcover)
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From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and reception.
Censored 2019: The Top Censored Stories and Media Analysis of 2017-2018
Huff, Mickey (Edt)
(Paperback)
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DID YOU KNOW THAT SINCE 1998 THE US GOVERNMENT SPENT $21 TRILLION IT CAN’T ACCOUNT FOR? Or that Internet co-ops are mobilizing poor communities to resist net neutrality rollbacks? How about the health risks of wireless tech that cell phone companies have covered up, or the opiate crisis that Big Pharma knowingly unleashed?Haven’t heard the news? Neither did the rest of the world. That’s because these and countless other news items are suppressed or ignored by our nation’s “free press” every day. For the past forty-three years, Project Censored has been unearthing the buried stories that corporate media deem unfit to print—and debunking the “fake news” governments and corporations use to consolidate their power—to promote well-informed citizen action and critical media literacy.This year’s Project Censored yearbook features:-- “Vetting Free Speech” by Sally Gimson, Layli Foroudi, and Sean Gallagher-- “#TimesUp: Breaking the Barriers of Sexual Harassment in Corporate Media for You and #MeToo” by Julie Frechette-- “Data Activism through Community Mapping and Data Visualization” by Dorothy Kidd-- “How Mainstream Media Evolved into Corporate Media” by Peter Phillips-- “Campus–Newsroom Collaborations” by Patricia W. Elliott-- “The Public and Its Problems” by Susan MaretPlus Junk Food News, News Abuse, and Media Democracy in Action. In a time of decline in the rule of law and democratic safeguards, Project Censored offers a constructive alternative to the “fake news” blues, holding the corporate media to account for its negative bias, propaganda for wealth and power, and outright censorship.
Collins Latin Concise Dictionary (2nd Edition)
Harper Collins
(Paperback)
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Comprehensive coverage of all the words and phrases you need.Ideal for intermediate learners - with a Latin grammar guide included.Clear layout and in-depth treatment of difficult words.Provides insight into Roman history and culture.
Weddings
Cowie, Colin
(Hardcover)
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Colin Cowie is today's most sought-after wedding planner - the man celebrities such as Paula Abdul, Lisa Kudrow, and Kenny G. turned to for unforgettable weddings. Now, in this beautiful yet consummately practical book, Cowie shares his matchless savvy, offering tips on every stage of wedding planning, from the guest list to the bridal gown to the decor and the music. 450 photos.
The Book of Useless Information
Botham, Noel
(Paperback)
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All you never needed to know, and couldn't be bothered to ask . . . Did you know (or do you care) . . . that fish scales are used to make lipstick . . . why organized crime accounts for 10 percent of the United State's annual income . . . how many Quarter Pounders can be made from one cow? The Book of Useless Information answers these teasers and is packed with facts and figures that will captivate you - and anyone who shares your joy in the pursuit of pointless knowledge.
The Pursuit of Grouchiness: Oscar the Grouch's Guide to Life (Sesame Street)
Imprint
(Hardcover)
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There’s no greater expert on celebrating a crummy day than Oscar the Grouch. After complaining about cheerfulness for decades from his trash can on Sesame Street, Oscar now shares his secrets for making sure you’re as curmudgeonly as possible, all day, every day.It's the perfect gift for your grouchy friends, your annoyingly upbeat friends who could stand to be a little grouchier, and even just yourself - because a bad day can always get worse.Now get lost! And have a rotten day!
How to Write a Romance: Or, How to Write Witty Dialogue, Smoldering Love Scenes, and Happily Ever Afters
The Team at Avon Books
(Hardcover)
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From from the desks of the Editors of Avon - the industry's premiere romance publisher - How to Write a Romance is a playful and inspirational guide through the world of writing romance. Inside, aspiring writers will find prompts on a variety of topics, from plot to dialogue to character development, as well as wisdom from beloved Avon authors on their craft, making this journal the ideal writer's companion whether you're on your first or final draft.
The Ultimate Scene and Monologue Sourcebook, Updated and Expanded Edition
Hooks, Ed (Edt)
(Paperback)
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All actors and acting teachers need this invaluable guide to finding just the right piece for every audition. The unique format of the book is ideal for acting teachers who want their students to understand each monologue in context. This remarkable book describes the characters, action, and mood for more than 1,000 scenes in over 300 plays. Using these guidelines, the actor can quickly pinpoint the perfect monologue, then find the text in the Samuel French or Dramatist Play Service edition of the play. Newly revised and expanded, the book includes the author's own assessment of each monologue.
I Love Your Style: How to Define and Refine Your Personal Style
Brooks, Amanda
(Softcover)
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Finding your personal style is about discovering yourself . . . about embracing your creativity and the freedom to choose elements from throughout the fashion universe. In I Love Your Style, fashion muse Amanda Brooks uses hundreds of candid images to introduce readers to a dazzling array of style options . . . from the classic to the eclectic, from the icons of yesterday to the innovators of today and tomorrow.
Oxymoronica: Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths
Grothe, Mardy
(Paperback)
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A must-have for language lovers, this compendium contains hundreds of mind-stretching observations that are contradictory or illogical on one level, yet true, witty, and often profound on another.
It's All about The Dress
Fenoli, Randy
(Hardcover)
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Every bride wants to feel beautiful and wants to have her dress express the essence of who she is. Now choosing the perfect thing to wear on that special day is easier than ever! Drawing on his experience as fashion director at Kleinfeld Bridal, Randy Fenoli has written a guidebook bursting with insights and inspiration for helping brides-to-be determine what story they want their dress to tell. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DRESS covers: -Suggestions on flattering cuts, fabrics, and styles for every body type -Price ranges and budget -Trains, veils, headpieces, undergarments, and accessories -Insider secrets on managing the bridal dress appointment -Options for bridesmaids, mother of the bride, and more! Featuring 100 inspiring photos plus invaluable tips on how to deal with bridal dress 911's, IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DRESS is the ultimate sourcebook no bride-to-be should say "I do" without!
Yes Way Rosé
Blumenthal, Erica
(Hardcover)
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Embrace the pink wine state of mind with the ultimate guide to drinking and entertaining with everyone's favorite blush beverage, from the creators of @yeswayrose!Fresh, easygoing, and a little bit whimsical, rosé is more than just a wine -- it's shorthand for an entire lifestyle. And nothing embodies the lighthearted joy of "drinking pink" more than the wine and lifestyle brand Yes Way Rosé.Equal parts informative and celebratory, Yes Way Rosé is both a wine primer and a source of lifestyle inspiration. Readers will learn the ins and outs of rosé production, as well as the major wine-making regions, before diving into food pairings, rosé cocktails, and even rosé-inspired astrology.From Rosé 101, tasting notes, and recipes, to tips on maintaining "rosé vibes" and throwing an incredible soirée, Erica Blumenthal and Nikki Huganir translate their vibrant, humorous, and well-informed passion for rosé into an irresistible gift book. Overflowing with full-color photographs and cheeky illustrations, Yes Way Rosé is the perfect read for anyone who has ever fallen under the alluring spell of pink wine.
Weird Oklahoma: Your Travel Guide to Oklahoma's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
Sceurman, Mark
(Hardcover)
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Oklahoma has a history that's both notorious and peculiar, from legendary natives like Giggling Granny-a jovial woman responsible for as many as eleven murders-to Shaman's Portal, a gateway said to have swallowed handfuls of unsuspecting travelers over the last few centuries.  And keep your camera at the ready for shape-shifting “manimals”! On this tour of the Sooner State, you'll encounter the outlandish, exceptional, and bizarre.
The Girl's Guide
Kirsch, Melissa
(Paperback)
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A colossal cheat sheet for your post-college years, answering all the needs of the modern woman--from mastering money to placating overly anxious parents, from social media etiquette to the pleasure and pain of dating. A perfect combination of tried-and-true advice and been-there tips, it's a one-stop resource that includes how to clean up your digital reputation, info on finding an apartment you can afford and actually want to live in, and why you should exercise the delicate art of defriending. Plus the fundamentals, from health (mental and physical) to spirituality to ethics to fashion, all delivered in Melissa Kirsch's fresh, personal, funny voice--as if your best friend were giving you the best and smartest advice in the world.
Strange Maps: An Atlas of Cartographic Curiosities
Jacobs, Frank
(Softcover)
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Spanning many centuries, all continents, and the realms of outer space and the imagination, this collection of 138 unique graphics combines beautiful full-color illustrations with quirky statistics and smart social commentary. The result is a distinctive illustrated guide to the world. Categories of cartographic curiosities include: Literary Creations, featuring a map of Thomas More's Utopia and the world of George Orwell's 1984; Cartographic Misconceptions, such as a lavish seventeenth-century map depicting California as an island; Political Parody, containing the "Jesusland map" and other humorous takes on voter profiles; Whatchamacallit, including a map of the area codes for regions where the rapper Ludacris sings about having "hoes"; Obscure Proposals, capturing Thomas Jefferson's vision for dividing the Northwest Territory into ten states with names such as Polypotamia and Assenisipia; Fantastic Maps, with a depiction of what the globe might look like if the sea and land were inverted. Brimming with trivia, deadpan humor, and idiosyncratic lore, Strange Maps is a fascinating tour of all things weird and wonderful in the world of cartography.
Wedding Book, 5th Edition (The Everything Series)
Martin, Katie
(Paperback)
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The organized bride's guide to a stress-free wedding!Maybe you've been envisioning your wedding day since for years, or maybe you don't even know where to start with the planning process. No matter how long you've been planning this day, The Everything Wedding Book is your go-to resource, with all you need to plan a unique, memorable, and stress-free wedding.In this updated edition, trusted wedding planner Katie Martin shares her expertise on traditional wedding topics such as writing invitations, picking flowers, and creating a realistic budget. But she also covers new issues, like handling social media before, during, and after the wedding; getting the most out of a wedding website; and how to plan an eco-conscious wedding.From the guest list and invitations to the honeymoon and thank-you cards, this is your complete guide for the wedding of your dreams!
Youtility
Baer, Jay
(Hardcover)
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The difference between helping and selling is just two letters. If you're wondering how to make your products seem more exciting online, you're asking the wrong question. You're not competing for attention only against other similar products. You're competing against your customers' friends and family and viral videos and cute puppies. To win attention these days you must ask a different question: "How can we help?" Jay Baer's Youtility offers a new approach that cuts through the clutter: marketing that is truly, inherently useful. If you sell something, you make a customer today, but if you genuinely help someone, you create a customer for life.
English Lit 101: From Jane Austen to George Orwell and the Enlightenment to Realism, an essential guide to Britain's greatest writers and works (Adams
Boone, Brian
(Hardcover)
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A guide to the greats in British literature!From Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Charles Dickens' Tiny Tim to Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy and Shakespeare's Juliet, British authors have created some of the most compelling characters in all of literature. But too often, textbooks reduce these vibrant voices to boring summaries that would put even an English dean to sleep.English Lit 101 is an engaging and comprehensive guide through the major players in American literature. From romanticism to modernism and every literary movement in between, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts, along with easy-to-understand explanations on why each author's work was important then and still relevant now. So whether you're looking for a refresher course on key English literature or want to learn about it for the first time, English Lit 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
American Lit 101: From Nathaniel Hawthorne to Harper Lee and Naturalism to Magical Realism, an essential guide to American writers and works (Adams 10
Keith, Brianne
(Hardcover)
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From poetry to fiction to essays, American Lit 101 leaves no page unturned!Edgar Allan Poe. Willa Cather. Henry David Thoreau. Mark Twain. The list of important American writers goes on and on. These voices played a vital role in shaping the scope of American literature, and the United States itself. But too often, textbooks reduce this storied history to dry text that would put even a tenured professor to sleep.American Lit 101 is an engaging and comprehensive guide through the major players in American literature. From colonialism to postmodernism and every literary movement in between, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts, along with easy-to-understand explanations on why each author's work was important then and still relevant now. So whether you're looking for a refresher course on key American literature or want to learn about it for the first time, American Lit 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Word by Word: The Secret Life of Dictionaries
Stamper, Kory
(Hardcover)
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Many of us take dictionaries for granted, and few may realize that the process of writing dictionaries is, in fact, as lively and dynamic as language itself. With sharp wit and irreverence, Kory Stamper cracks open the complex, obsessive world of lexicography, from the agonizing decisions about what to define and how to do it, to the knotty questions of usage in an ever-changing language. She explains why small words are the most difficult to define, how it can take nine months to define a single word, and how our biases about language and pronunciation can have tremendous social influence. And along the way, she reveals little-known surprises—for example, the fact that “OMG” was first used in a letter to Winston Churchill in 1917. Word by Word brings to life the hallowed halls (and highly idiosyncratic cubicles) of Merriam-Webster, a startlingly rich world inhabited by quirky and erudite individuals who quietly shape the way we communicate. Certain to be a delight for all lovers of words, Stamper’s debut will make you laugh as much as it makes you appreciate the wonderful complexities and eccentricities of the English language.
Blah, Blah, Blah: What To Do When Words Don't Work
Roam, Dan
(Hardcover)
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Ever been to so many meetings that you couldn't get your work done? Ever fallen asleep during a bulletpoint presentation? Ever watched the news and ended up knowing less? Welcome to the land of Blah Blah Blah. The Problem: We talk so much that we don't think very well. Powerful as words are, we fool ourselves when we think our words alone can detect, describe, and defuse the multifaceted problems of today. They can't-and that's bad, because words have become our default thinking tool. The Solution: This book offers a way out of blah-blah-blah. It's called "Vivid Thinking." In Dan Roam's first acclaimed book, The Back of the Napkin, he taught readers how to solve problems and sell ideas by drawing simple pictures. Now he proves that Vivid Thinking is even more powerful. This technique combines our verbal and visual minds so that we can think and learn more quickly, teach and inspire our colleagues, and enjoy and share ideas in a whole new way. The Destination: No more blah-blah-blah. Through Vivid Thinking, we can make the most complicated subjects suddenly crystal clear. Whether trying to understand a Harvard Business School class, or what went down in the Conan versus Leno battle for late-night TV, or what Einstein thought about relativity, Vivid Thinking provides a way to clarify anything. Through dozens of guided examples, Roam proves that anyone can apply this systematic approach, from leftbrain types who hate to draw to right-brainers who hate to write. This isn't just a book about improving communications, presentations, and ideation; it's about removing the blah-blah- blah from your life for good.
The Truth Matters: A Citizen's Guide to Separating Facts from Lies and Stopping Fake News in Its Tracks
Bartlett, Bruce
(Paperback)
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Distinguish fake news from reliable journalism with this clear and concise handbook by New York Times best-selling author Bruce Bartlett.Today’s media and political landscapes are littered with untrustworthy sources and the dangerous concept of “fake news.” This accessible guide helps you fight this deeply troubling trend and ensure that truth is not a permanent casualty. Written by Capitol Hill veteran and author Bruce Bartlett, The Truth Matters presents actionable tips and tricks for reading critically, judging sources, using fact-checking sites, avoiding confirmation bias, identifying trustworthy experts, and more.
The Bridesmaid Guide (Revised and Updated)
Chynoweth, Kate
(Paperback)
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They don't call them maids for nothing. Being a fabulous bridesmaid calls for much more than throwing on the dress and throwing back a few drinks. Enter The Bridesmaid Guide - a hip and informative book on being the best best woman a woman can be. With good humor and plenty of tips, author Kate Chynoweth covers everything the bridesmaids and maid of honor need to know. Whether the dilemma is how to throw a perfectly pitched bridal shower, wear the bridesmaid's dress with panache, wow the crowd with a speech, or support the bride on her big day, here are solutions a-plenty. This illustrated guide is the perfect sourcebook for a girl's best friend.
The Bride's Essential Mini 411: Checklists, Calendars, Contacts
Nebens, Amy
(Softcover)
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Small enough to fit in a tiny purse, yet big enough to hold every necessary name, number, and date, this is the 411 every busy bride will call on! It includes planning checklists that begin more than a year before the wedding and go beyond saying "I do," as well as tabs for quick access to the contacts and calendar sections and ample space for notes on every page. With this pocket pal in hand, it's easy for brides to plan the wedding of their dreams.
The De-Textbook
Plume Books
(Hardcover)
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You are an idiot. Don't get defensive! It's not your fault. For decades your teachers, authority figures and textbooks have been lying to you. You do not have five senses. Your tongue doesn't have neatly segregated taste-bud zones. You don't know what the pyramids really looked like. You're even pooping wrong - Jesus, you're a wreck! But it's going to be okay. Because we're here to help. Packed with more sexy facts than the Encyclopedia Pornographica, the Cracked De-Textbook will teach you about the true stars of history, why you picture everything from Velociraptors to Ancient Rome incorrectly, and finally, at long last - how to pop a proper squat. This book was built from the ground up to systematically seek out, dismantle and destroy the many untruths that years of misguided education have left festering inside of you, and leave you a smarter person...whether you like it or not. The De-Textbook is a merciless, brutal learning machine. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are informed.
Firefly French-English Visual Dictionary
Jourist, Igor
(Hardcover)
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With thousands of vivid illustrations--each one labeled in detail--the Firefly French-English Visual Dictionary is the ultimate reference guide to the world around us. Well-researched terms in both English and French cover everyday objects and highly specialized equipment across 14 subject areas. Readers can learn about every part of a car, a sewing machine, a telescope, a football field and thousands of other things.Packed with accurate illustrations and bilingual terminology, the Firefly French-English Visual Dictionary will appeal to students, language learners, travelers, businesspeople, community workers, or those who simply wish to browse through the beautiful illustrations.
Reader's Digest Use Your Words
Reader's Digest
(Paperback)
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Find new ways to use your words with selections from reader favorites Quotable Quotes and Word Power, columns that have run in Reader's Digest magazine for more than seventy years. In these pages, you'll find the best wit and wisdom from our brightest minds, along with more than fifty quizzes to enrich your vocabulary. With this gem in your hands you'll never be at a loss for just the right word.
Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry
Krissoff, Liana
(Softcover)
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This hip, modern handbook is filled with fresh and new ways to preserve nature's bounty throughout the year. Organized by season and illustrated with beautiful photographs, it offers detailed instructions and recipes for making more than 150 canned, pickled, dried, and frozen foods, as well as 50 inventive recipes for dishes using these foods. Basic information on canning techniques and lively sidebars round out this refreshing take on a classic cooking tradition.
Rome (Knopf Mapguides)
Knopf
(Paperback)
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This opening fold-out contains a general map of Rome to help you visualize the 6 large districts discussed in this guide, and 4 pages of valuable information, handy tips and useful addresses.
The Book of Humans: A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War, and the Evolution of Us
Rutherford, Adam
(Paperback)
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In this new evolutionary history, geneticist Adam Rutherford explores the profound paradox of the human animal. Looking for answers across the animal kingdom, he finds that many things once considered exclusively human are not: We aren’t the only species that “speaks,” makes tools, or has sex outside of procreation. Seeing as our genome is 98 percent identical to a chimpanzee’s, our DNA doesn’t set us far apart, either. How, then, did we develop the most complex culture ever observed? The Book of Humans proves that we are animals indeed—and reveals how we truly are extraordinary.
Philosophy, 2nd Edition (Harper Collins Dictionary)
Angeles, Peter A.
(Softcover)
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Timely and comprehensive, the latest title in the HarperReference dictionary series--a reliable informational resource for students. This dictionary provides the 250,000 students enrolled in philosophy courses this year an indispensable, one-stop source for the vast terminology on the subject.SC, 342 pages.
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