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The Mythology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

DK. · DK
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

Eighty of the world's greatest myths and characters, from the gods of Greek mythology to the Norse heroes, retold and explained with engaging text and bold graphics.From early creation stories to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife, experience each myth...
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Rut-Busting Book for Writers

Nancy Christie · Mill City Press, Inc.
Pages: 183
Format: Paperback

Are you in a writing rut?Do you have writing dreams you want to turn into reality but aren't sure how to do it?Do you struggle with time challenges, organization or procrastination?Do you want to move forward in your writing life but feel "stuck"--creatively or professionally?Then...
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Major Dudes: A Steely Dan Companion

BARNEY HOSKYNS · The Overlook Press
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover

The ultimate anthology of Steely Dan, one of the defining and bestselling rock acts of the last half-centuryAt its core a creative marriage between Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan has sold over 45 million albums and recorded several of the cleverest and best-produced albums of the 1970s...
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Fire Making: The Forgotten Art of Conjuring Flame with Spark, Tinder, and Skill

Daniel Hume · The Experiment
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

A Richly Illustrated Guide to Making Fire Without a Lighter If you ask outdoorsman Daniel Hume for the fastest, most practical way to start a fire, he'll tell you: Use a match. But he probably won't stop there. For Hume, conjuring flame is an art form, and seeking out the old ways...
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How Things Are Made: From Automobiles to Zippers

SHARON ROSE · Black Dog & Leventhal
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

For anyone curious about the nuts and bolts of human ingenuity, How Things Are Made is a fascinating exploration of the process behind the manufacture of everyday items.What are bulletproof vests made of? How do manufacturers get lipstick into the tube? How many layers are there in an iPhone...
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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS 101 : simple answers to tough questions about college admissions & financial aid.

PRINCETON REVIEW. · Princeton Review
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback

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The Scale of Things: Mind-blowing Proportions, Remarkable Ratios and Extraordinary Facts

Mike Fairbrass · Quadrille Publishing
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover

If the Sun is the size of a Grapefruit, the Earth is a grain of sand, then the distance between the two is a London bus. Scale is intriguing. Scale is everywhere. Scale is our experience of the world, from our perception of time to physical distance to weights and measures. The human scale...
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Ultimate Motorcycle Encyclopedia

Roland Brown · Bookmart
Pages: 512
Format: Hardcover

History, mechanics, an A-Z directory of marques and special focus on Harley, with 1200 photographs. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The IngramSpark Guide to Independent Publishing, Revised Edition

Brendan Clark · Graphic Arts Books
Format: Hardcover

Self-publishing can be daunting if you don't know where to start. That's where IngramSpark comes in, providing you with the easiest way to self-publish your book with affordable, high-quality book production and distribution to thousands of retailers worldwide. For those who have...
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Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything: Essential Home Repairs Anyone Can Do

POPULAR MECHANICS. · Hearst
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

For any home repair, big or small, homeowners can turn to this practical and portable reference. Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door? Is your grout a color you don't recognize anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching drywall to more involved projects like...
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