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Magill's Literary Annual 2016: Essay-reviews of 150 Outstanding Books Published in the United States During 2015

Matthew Akre · EBSCO Information Services
Pages: 652
Format: eBook

Each year, Magill's Literary Annual critically evaluates 200 major examples of serious literature published during the previous calendar year. the philosophy behind our selection process is to cover works that are likely to be of interest to general reader, that reflect publishing trends,...
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The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World

Abigail Tucker · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

A lively adventure through history, natural science, and pop culture in search of how cats conquered the world, the Internet, and our hearts.House cats rule back alleys, deserted Antarctic islands, and our bedrooms. Clearly, they own the Internet, where a viral cat video can easily be viewed...
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Indiana Accident Law: A Reference for Accident Victims

Paul Kruse · Speaker Media & Marketing.
Pages: 87
Format: Book

"Indiana Accident Law: A Reference for Accident Victims," was written as an introductory overview to Indiana accident law. Authors Paul Kruse and Tony Patterson are experienced trial lawyers with the firm of Parr Richey Obremskey Frandsen & Patterson. They authored the book...
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Aerial Geology: A High-Altitude Tour of North America's Spectacular Volcanoes, Canyons, Glaciers, Lakes, Craters, and Peaks

Mary Caperton Morton · Timber Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

Sit back and enjoy a new view Filled with fun facts, fascinating histories, and atmospheric photography, Aerial Geology is an up-in-the-sky exploration of North America's 100 most spectacular geological formations. Crisscrossing the continent from the Aleutian Islands in Alaska to the Great...
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Dressmaking: The Indispensable Guide

Julia Fallon · Firefly Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A practical illustrated guide to techniques, tools and troubleshooting from a couture dressmaker. This book is a beautifully presented and comprehensive resource for dressmakers new to the craft and for those who want to take their skills further. It features scores of step-by-step...
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America's Top-Rated Cities, Vol. 3 Central

David Garoogian · Grey House Publishing
Pages: 500

America's Top-Rated Cities provides current, comprehensive statistical information and other essential data in one easy-to-use source on the top 100 cities that have been cited as the best for business and living in the United States.
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5-Minute Sketching -- People: Super-quick Techniques for Amazing Drawings

Pete Scully · Firefly Books
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback

Sketching has become an extremely popular pastime. For example, on YouTube, "Tips to Draw Better in 6 Minutes" has 1.7 million views, and "How to Draw Better in 2 Minutes", has 2 million views. Every day, the website @SketchDailies tweets an "inspiration" to 45,000...
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Fodor's Arizona & the Grand Canyon 2016

Fodor's · Fodor's Travel Publications
Pages: 512
Format: Paperback

Travelers continue to flock to Arizona year-round to explore the outdoors and relax at world-class spa resorts. In full-color throughout, Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon helps travelers take advantage of the state's myriad pleasures, including outstanding museums and galleries,...
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Concise World Atlas, 7th Edition

Dk. · Dk Publishing
Pages: 384
Format: Print book

More than 640 high-definition maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques bring you the world in more detail than ever before.Now fully revised and updated to reflect recent geopolitical changes, this essential desktop reference provides a concise but comprehensive overview...
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Blood in the water : the Attica prison uprising of 1971 and its legacy

Heather Ann Thompson · Pantheon
Pages: 752
Format: Print book

The first definitive account of the infamous 1971 Attica prison uprising, the state's violent response, and the victims' decades-long quest for justice - including information never released to the public - published to coincide with the forty-fifth anniversary of this historic event.On...
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Your Idea Starts Here: 77 Mind-Expanding Ways to Unleash Your Creativity

Carolyn Eckert · Storey Publishing
Pages: 224
Format: Print book

With change happening faster and faster in our tech-ruled world, being able to think creatively, flexibly, and quickly is more important than ever. In Your Idea Starts Here, graphic designer Carolyn Eckert offers 77 specific questions, techniques, and exercises - cleverly combined with...
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The Comfort Food Diaries

Emily Nunn · Atria Books
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

In the tradition of Elizabeth Gilbert and Ruth Reichl, former New Yorker editor Emily Nunn chronicles her journey to heal old wounds and find comfort in the face of loss through travel, home-cooked food, and the company of friends and family.One life-changing night, reeling from her beloved...
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Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations

Gale Group. · Gale

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The Moth Presents All These Wonders: True Stories About Facing the Unknown

Catherine Burns · Crown
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

From storytelling phenomenon The Moth, 45 unforgettable true stories about risk, courage, and facing the unknown, drawn from the best ever told on their stagesCarefully selected by the creative minds at The Moth, and adapted to the page to preserve the raw energy of live storytelling, All These...
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The Fight to Vote

Michael Waldman · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 368
Format: Print book

From the president of NYU's Brennan Center for Justice and the author of The Second Amendment, the history of the long struggle to win voting rights for all citizens.In The Second Amendment, Michael Waldman traced the ongoing argument on gun rights from the Bill of Rights to the current...
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