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The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful: Curious and Incredible Facts that Will Blow Your Mind

Milo Rossi - Wellfleet Press
Format: Paperback

The Encyclopedia of the Weird and Wonderful features explanations of some of the most intriguing and entertaining facts from prehistory, ancient Egypt, the Industrial Revolution, and beyond. . Discover a plethora of intriguing and entertaining facts from archaeology and history - brought...
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The Jolliest Bunch: Unhinged Holiday Stories

Danny Pellegrino - Sourcebooks
Format: Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of How Do I Un-Remember This? and host of the hit podcast Everything Iconic with Danny Pellegrino comes a collection of tragically hilarious holiday mishaps.For many families, the holiday season is -- quite frankly -- unhinged. Whether that involves...
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Renters' Rights

Janet Portman Attorney - NOLO
Format: Paperback

Sooner or later it will happen ... The landlord ignores your repair requests. Your roommates are once again late with their share of the rent. Your upstairs neighbors party all the time. The landlord won't return your security deposit. How can you deal with these problems - and others...
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Algebra I All-in-One For Dummies

Mary Jane Sterling - For Dummies; 1st edition
Format: Paperback

Solve for 'X' with this practical and easy guide to everything algebra A solid understanding of algebra is the key to unlocking other areas of math and science that rely on the concepts and skills that happen in a foundational Algebra class. Algebra I All-In-One For Dummies is the key!...
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Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

Paul Bergman J.D. - NOLO
Format: Paperback

The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect....
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100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You Die

John A Zukowski - Pilgrim Press
Format: Paperback

Spiritual themes are common in movies: The unconventional savior. The hero's journey. The redemption tale. The balance of creation. Journalist John A. Zukowski reflects on twelve major spiritual themes in the world of cinema, discussing films from Dead Man Walking to Bruce Almighty,...
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Picturing Joy: Stories of Connection

George Lange - Flashpoint
Format: Hardcover

For more than fifty years, photographer George Lange has been obsessed with connecting with the world through his work. Whether he was shooting a movie star or a family member, he saw his own search for joy reflected in the images. While growing up in Pittsburgh, Lange cherished his happy...
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Let's Roll: A Guide to Setting up Tabletop Role-Playing Games in your School or Public Library

Lucas Maxwell - Facet Publishing
Format: Paperback

Master all the skills you need to deliver a tabletop role-playing game program in the library! For librarians or teachers who aren't players themselves, the scope of role-playing games can seem overwhelming. Starting from the basics,Let's Rollis a practical guide to delivering...
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The Little Book of Dog Care: Expert Advice on Giving Your Dog Their Best Life

Ace Tilton Ratcliff - S&S/Simon Element
Format: Hardcover

An essential guide to caring for your dog, filled with expert-backed tips and nuggets of advice to help every dog-owner understand what their canine companion needs in order to be happy and healthy.. In the Little Book of Dog Care, life-long dog lover and deathcare veterinary practice owner...
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Ten Birds That Changed the World

Stephen Moss - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover

The natural history of humankind, told through our long relationship with birds . For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religions, and rituals; exploited them for their natural resources;...
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