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Water to the Angels: William Mulholland, His Monumental Aqueduct, and the Rise of Los Angeles

Les Standiford · Ecco
Format: Hardcover

The author of Last Train to Paradise tells the story of the largest public water project ever created - William Mulholland's Los Angeles aqueduct - a story of Gilded Age ambition, hubris, greed, and one determined man who's vision shaped the future and continues to impact us today.In...
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Tasty: The Art and Science of What We Eat

John McQuaid · Scribner; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover

A fascinating and deeply researched investigation into the mysteries of flavor - from the first bite taken by our ancestors to scientific advances in taste and the current "foodie" revolution.Taste has long been considered the most basic of the five senses because its principal...
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101 Law Forms for Personal Use

Nolo Editors · NOLO
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback

Reliable legal forms for common personal and family transactions At one time or another, we all need to get an agreement in writing. But where to start? 101 Law Forms for Personal Use makes it easy to create legal agreements and organize essential information. The plain-English instructions...
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Supporting Children with Down's Syndrome

Lisa Bentley · Routledge
Pages: 105
Format: Print book

This practical resource contains a wealth of valuable advice and tried-and-tested strategies for supporting children and young people with Down's Syndrome. Fully updated with the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this text describes the different types of difficulties experienced by pupils...
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Kitchen Creamery: Making Yogurt, Butter & Cheese at Home

Louella Hill · Chronicle Books,
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

As the DIY movement continues to gain momentum, it's no wonder home cheesemaking is the next hot topic. And from cheesemaking authority and teacher Louella Hill comes an education so timely and inspiring that every cheese lover and cheesemonger, from novice to professional, will have...
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Homeschooling For Dummies

Jennifer Kaufeld · For Dummies; 1 edition
Pages: 384
Format: Paperback

If you believe that a good education is the greatest gift you can give your child, you’re probably pretty unhappy with what’s being taught in most classrooms these days. If you think that education should do more than just train kids to take standardized tests, that it should...
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BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY;10TH EDITION

Bryan A. Garner · Thomson West; 10 edition
Format: Hardcover

For more than a century, Black's Law Dictionary has been the gold standard for the language of law. Today, it s the most widely cited law book in the world. By Editor in Chief Bryan A. Garner, the world s leading legal lexicographer, the 10th Edition is the most authoritative, comprehensive...
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Getting Started with LEGO Robotics: A Guide for K-12 Educators

Mark Gura · International Society for Technology in Education
Format: Paperback

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a golden ticket to STEM education? Something that incorporated science, technology, math, and the most elusive of all, engineering? What if it could be applied as part of a lesson, as a class on its own, or as an after-school club? Sound too good to be true?...
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Build Your Own Teams of Robots with LEGO® Mindstorms® NXT and Bluetooth®

Tracey Hughes · McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics; 1 edition
Format: Print book

CREATE YOUR OWN SYNCHRONIZED ROBOT ARMY! PLAN, DESIGN, ASSEMBLE, AND PROGRAM ROBOT SQUADS THAT COMMUNICATE and cooperate with each other to accomplish together what they can’t do individually. Build Your Own Teams of Robots with LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT and Bluetooth shows you how to construct...
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Hacking Electronics: An Illustrated DIY Guide for Makers and Hobbyists

Simon Monk · Tab Books; 1 edition
Format: Paperback

Bring your electronic inventions to life! "This full-color book is impressive...there are some really fun projects!" -GeekDad, Wired.com Who needs an electrical engineering degree? This intuitive guide shows how to wire, disassemble, tweak, and re-purpose everyday devices quickly...
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Reign of Error: The Hoax of the Privatization Movement and the Danger to America's Public Schools

Diane Ravitch · Knopf; F First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover

From one of the foremost authorities on education in the United States, former U.S. assistant secretary of education, whistle-blower extraordinaire The Wall Street Journal, author of the best-selling The Death and Life of the Great American School System Important and riveting—Library...
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