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Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization

Neil deGrasse Tyson - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Hardcover

Bringing his cosmic perspective to civilization on Earth, Neil deGrasse Tyson shines new light on the crucial fault lines of our time -- war, politics, religion, truth, beauty, gender, and race -- in a way that stimulates a deeper sense of unity for us all.In a time when our political and cultural...
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Guinness World Records 2023

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS. - Guinness World Records
Format: Hardcover

3... 2... 1... We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances...
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Rebel With A Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian

ELLEN JOVIN - Mariner Books
Format: Hardcover

For fans of Mary Norris and Benjamin Dreyer, an unconventional guide to the English language drawn from the cross-country adventures of an itinerant grammarian.When Ellen Jovin first walked outside her Manhattan apartment and set up a folding table with a sign reading "Grammar Table,"...
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Embrace Fearlessly the Burning World: Essays

Barry Lopez - ‎Random House
Format: Hardcover

An urgent, deeply moving final work of nonfiction from the National Book Award-winning author of Arctic Dreams and Horizon, a literary icon whose writing, fieldwork, and mentorship inspired generations of writers and activists.  ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022 - Lit Hub, BookPageAn...
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How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth

The Moth - ‎Crown
Format: Hardcover

The definitive guide to telling an unforgettable story in any setting, drawing on twenty-five years of experience from the storytelling experts at The Moth The directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life - including astronauts, hairdressers, rock stars, a retired...
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Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain: The Personalized Path to Protect Your Memory, Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes, and Avoid Chronic Illness

Bradley Bale MD - ‎Little, Brown Spark
Format: Hardcover

Boost your cardiovascular health, optimize your mental strength, and prevent and reverse arterial disease with this personalized plan from the founders of the renowned Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center -- "you'll want to read every page" (Amen) . Did you know that every...
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The Healing Garden: Cultivating and Handcrafting Herbal Remedies

Juliet Blankespoor - ‎Harvest
Format: Hardcover

A comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut School of Herbal MedicineThis is the ultimate reference for anyone looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants into their garden, kitchen,...
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Gemstones: A Concise Reference Guide

ROBIN HANSEN - Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback

A richly illustrated guide to the gemstones of the worldGemstones have been a source of delight and fascination for thousands of years, from the icy brilliance of diamond and the soft iridescence of pearl to tough jade gems once used in weapons and pink topaz that was popular in Victorian...
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Guide to Literary Agents 30th Edition: The Most Trusted Guide to Getting Published

Robert Lee Brewer - Writer's Digest Books
Format: Paperback

The Best Resource Available for Finding a Literary Agent, fully revised and updatedNo matter what you're writing--fiction or nonfiction, books for adults or children--you need a literary agent to get the best book deal possible from a traditional publisher. Guide to Literary Agents...
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Bound-for-College Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Applying to Colleges

Frank Burtnett - Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Hardcover

The Bound-for-College Guidebook is a step-by-step guide to the student transition from high school to postsecondary education, including the self-awareness, exploration, goal-setting, decision-making, application and enrollment stages that must be successfully navigated to ensure the best...
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