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Worn: A People's History of Clothing

Sofi Thanhauser - ‎Pantheon
Format: Hardcover

In this ambitious, panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories - Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool - about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes us from the opulent court of Louis Quatorze to the labor...
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South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation

Imani Perry - ‎Ecco
Pages: Hardcover‏‎416
Format: Hardcover‏

"An elegant meditation on the complexities of the American South - and thus of America - by an esteemed daughter of the South and one of the great intellectuals of our time. An inspiration." - Isabel Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste:...
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Visual Learning: Chemistry: An illustrated guide for all ages

Ali O. Sezer - ‎Barrons Educational Series
Format: Paperback

With large, colorful graphics, including maps, diagrams, and labeled illustrations and clear supporting text, Visual Learning: Chemistry is an invaluable resource for readers of all ages who want to learn science in an easy and engaging way. Learn key chemistry topics including: The atom...
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How to Win The Bachelor: The Secret to Finding Love and Fame on America's Favorite Reality Show

Chad Kultgen - ‎Gallery Books
Pages: Hardcover‏‎304
Format: Hardcover‏

Since its premiere in 2002, ABC's The Bachelor has become a staple of American television. Now, discover the fascinating history of the show, uncover the ins and outs of the phenomenon that has become Bachelor Nation, and take a deeper look at what separates the winners from the losers....
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The Art of More: How Mathematics Created Civilization

Michael Brooks - ‎Pantheon
Pages: Hardcover‏‎336
Format: Hardcover‏

In this captivating, sweeping history, Michael Brooks makes clear that mathematics was one of the foundational innovations that catapulted humanity from a nomadic existence to civilization, and that it has been instrumental in every subsequent great leap of humankind: from charting the movements...
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How to become a mermaid : embodying the elemental energy of water

Elyrria Swann - ‎Destiny Books
Pages: Paperback‏‎128
Format: Paperback‏

1 volume ; 21 cm
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Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking

Leonard Mlodinow - ‎Pantheon
Format: Hardcover

You make hundreds of decisions every day, from what to eat for breakfast to how you should invest, and not one of them could be made without the essential component of emotion. It has long been held that thinking and feeling are separate and opposing forces in our behavior. But as best-selling...
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Schaum's Outline of Calculus, Seventh Edition

Elliott Mendelson - ‎McGraw-Hill Education; 7th edition
Pages: Paperback‏‎592
Format: Paperback‏

! Schaum's Outline of Calculus, Seventh Edition is the go-to study guide for hundreds of thousands of high school and college students enrolled in calculus courses -- including Calculus, Calculus II, Calculus III, AP Calculus and Precalculus. With an outline format that facilitates...
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Algebra I All-in-One For Dummies

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

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...
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5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C 2022

Greg Jacobs - ‎McGraw Hill; 1st edition
Format: 1st Edition

MATCHES THE LATEST EXAM!Let us supplement your AP classroom experience with this easy-to-follow study guide!The immensely popular 5 Steps to a 5: AP Physics C guide has been updated for the 2021-22 school year and now contains:3 full-length practice exams that reflect the latest examComprehensive...
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