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Theater of the World: The Maps that Made History

Berg, Thomas Reinertsen · Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover

A heavily illustrated four-color history of mapmaking across centuries--a must-read for history buffs and armchair travelers. Theater of the World offers a fascinating history of mapmaking, using the visual representation of the world through time to tell a new story about world history...
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A Little History of Archaeology

Fagan, Brian · Yale University Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

The thrilling history of archaeological adventure, with tales of danger, debate, audacious explorers, and astonishing discoveries around the globe What is archaeology? The word may bring to mind images of golden pharaohs and lost civilizations, or Neanderthal skulls and Ice Age cave art....
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Gems of the World

Oldershaw, Cally · Firefly Books
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

This new book is a practical, comprehensive guide to the identification and use of precious and semi-precious gems, novelty stones, agates and crystals. Presenting the latest information on the gemstone industry, with an extensive section on ethical mining, conflict diamonds, and the emergence...
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Rethinking New Acadia: Recent Interpretations of the Acadians' Dispersal and Arrival in Louisiana

Michael S. Martin · Univ of Louisiana at Lafayette
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback

Rethinking New Acadia presents cutting edge research into and new ways of thinking about the dispersal of the Acadians and their arrival in southwestern Louisiana. This book is required reading for historians, genealogists, and anyone else interested in understanding Le Grande Dérangement...
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The Physics Behind: Discover the Physics of Everyday Life

Swan, Russ · Firefly Books
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Uncovering the extraordinary science behind everyday life. From the Cloud to static, waterproof clothing and drones, there's a whole world of fascinating science underlying the objects, actions and interactions of ordinary life. The Physics Behind... explains what makes the modern...
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The Worm Farmer's Handbook: Mid- to Large-Scale Vermicomposting for Farms, Businesses, Municipalities, Schools, and Institutions

Sherman, Rhonda · Chelsea Green Publishing
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Techniques and systems for processing food scraps, manure, yard debris, paper, and more Turning waste into wealth sounds too good to be true, but many worm farmers are finding that vermicomposting is a reliable way to do just that. Vermicast -- a biologically active, nutrient-rich mix of earthworm...
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Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis

Jared Diamond
Format: Hardcover

A Bill Gates Summer Reading Pick A "riveting and illuminating" (Yuval Noah Harari) new theory of how and why some nations recover from trauma and others don't, by the Pulitzer-Prize-winning author of the landmark bestsellers Guns,...
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Constellations: The Story of Space Told Through the 88 Known Star Patterns in the Night Sky

Schilling, Govert · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

Perfect for stargazers and armchair astronomers of all ages, CONSTELLATIONS is a beautifully illustrated, fascinatingguide to all 88 constellations, including an illustrated star map for each.In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented...
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Making Local Food Work: The Challenges and Opportunities of Today's Small Farmers

Janssen, Brandi · University Of Iowa Press
Pages: 230
Format: Paperback

When it comes to local food, it takes more than "knowing your farmer." Brandi Janssen takes on some of the myths about how the local food system works and what it needs to thrive. Advocates claim that small biodiverse farms will fundamentally change farming, rural communities,...
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Algebra: A Complete Introduction: Teach Yourself

Neill, Hugh · Teach Yourself
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback

Algebra: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to using Algebra.Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge.The book covers all the key areas...
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