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AWS For Admins For Dummies
Dan Gookin - For Dummies
Format: Print book
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Easily get your head in the Cloud with Amazon Web Services With Amazon Web Services (AWS) , you can do everything from backing up your personal hard drive to creating a full-fledged IT department in the Cloud. And while major corporations like Adobe and Netflix have turned to AWS for their... |
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37 seconds : dying revealed heaven's help--a mother's journey
Stephanie Arnold - HarperOne
Format: Print book
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Like Proof of Heaven and To Heaven and Back, a medical drama with heavenly implications in which a woman receives premonitions of her death that come true, and her discovery of the heavenly help available to all of us.When she was pregnant with her second child, Stephanie Arnold had a sudden... |
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Animal Stories: Encounters with Alaska's Wildlife
Bill Sherwonit - Alaska Northwest Books; New edition
Format: Print book
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These timeless, beautifully written essays share encounters and observations on a variety of Alaskan wildlife and include natural history information. They have a wide reach, in a number of ways. Besides essays about Alaska’s best-known and most charismatic animals—for instance... |
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How the Bible Became Holy
Michael L Satlow - Yale University Press
Format: Hardcover
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In this sweeping narrative, Michael Satlow tells the fascinating story of how an ancient collection of obscure Israelite writings became the founding texts of both Judaism and Christianity, considered holy by followers of each faith. Drawing on cutting-edge historical and archeological... |
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Moon Route 66 Road Trip
Candacy Taylor - Avalon Travel
Format: Print book
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Hit the road! Moon Route 66 Road Trip includes unbeatable information for casual road trippers and well-worn motorists alike, with up-to-date information on attractions and tips for travelers, and fascinating tales from the rich history of "America's Highway." Detailed driving... |
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8th Grade Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills Test
LearningExpress - LearningExpress
Format: Paperback
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Practice is the best way to ensure student success in reading comprehension and writing. 8th Grade Reading Comprehension and Writing Skills urges students to find out where to focus their study efforts in order to prepare for state assessments in English language arts and increase test-taking... |
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Catching the Sky
Colten Moore - 37 INK/Atria
Format: Print book
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A transcendent story about risk and the pursuit of happiness, family, and the bond between brothers.Dust and prairie were abundant on the Texas Panhandle, the land that gave birth to generations of Moores. But instead of working the landor the cattle that fed upon it, the Moore brothers,... |
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A Fine Romance
Candice Bergen - Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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In the follow-up to Knock Wood - her bestselling "engaging, intelligent, and wittily self-deprecating autobiography" (The New York Times) - Candice Bergen shares the big events: her marriage to a famous French director, the birth of her daughter, Murphy Brown, widowhood, falling... |
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The Rise of Athens: The Story of the World's Greatest Civilization
Anthony Everitt - Random House
Format: Print book
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A magisterial account of how a tiny city-state in ancient Greece became history's most influential civilization, from the bestselling author of acclaimed biographies of Cicero, Augustus, and Hadrian Filled with tales of adventure and astounding reversals of fortune, The Rise of Athens... |
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A History of Pictures: From the Cave to the Computer Screen
David Hockney - Harry N Abrams
Format: Print book
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A picture, says David Hockney, is the only way that we can communicate what we see. Here, in a collaboration with art critic Martin Gayford, he explores the many ways that artists have pictured the world, sharing sparkling insights and ideas that will delight every art lover and art maker.... |
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The Official Guide to the HiSET Exam, 2nd Edition
Ets. - Mcgraw-Hill Education
Format: Print book
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The one and only official study guide for the HiSET Exam From Educational Testing Service -- the creator of the HiSET Exam -- comes the best, most reliable test preparation resource you'll find. This book is the only guide that shows you exactly what the real exam is like. You'll... |
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101 Amazing Sights of the Night Sky: A Guided Tour for Beginners
George Moromisato - Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Format: Print book
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Is there anything more wondrous and alluring than the night sky? You've seen the stars, and you know about the constellations -- but there's so much more to discover! George Moromisato's magnificent full-color guide introduces you to 101 amazing sights, from Saturn's famous... |
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Whitney and Bobbi Kristina
Ian Halperin - Gallery Books, 2015.
Format: Print book
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Shocking new revelations emerge about superstar Whitney Houston and her only daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, in #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian Halperin's account of their tumultuous lives.On July 26, 2015, after nearly six months in a coma, Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter... |
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No Hero: The Evolution of a Navy SEAL
Kevin Maurer - Penguin Group US, 2014.
Format: eBook
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The companion volume to the multimillion-copy classic No Easy Day by former Navy SEAL Mark Owen reveals the evolution of a SEAL Team Six operator Mark Owen's instant #1 New York Times bestseller, No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama bin Laden,... |
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Our Man in Charleston: Britain's Secret Agent in the Civil War South
Christopher Dickey - Crown; First Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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Between the Confederacy and recognition by Great Britain stood one unlikely Englishman who hated the slave trade. His actions helped determine the fate of a nation.When Robert Bunch arrived in Charleston to take up the post of British consul in 1853, he was young and full of ambition, but even... |
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Calculus Success in 20 Minutes a Day
Editors of LearningExpress LLC - Learningexpress, Llc; 2nd Edition edition
Format: Paperback
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Calculus Success in 20 Minutes a Day gives students tools to master essential skills in short, easy-to-manage lessons. Whether you're preparing for exams, tackling homework problems, or trying to refresh skills, this book is your key to success. This comprehensive guide includes: A pretest,... |
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How To Add Value To Your Home
Scott McGillivray - HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Format: Paperback
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From the star of HGTV's Income Property, hundreds of investments in your home that pay big dividendsFor more than a decade, Scott McGillivray has been renovating and investing in real estate, both on his hit TV shows and in his own thriving real estate businesses. In How to Add Value to Your... |
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The Art of War: Illustrated Edition
Sun Tzu - Filiquarian
Format: Print book
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'The expert at battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men'The Art of War is the most widely read military classic in human history. Dating from the period of the warring states in early Chinese history, Sun Tzu's insights into strategy... |
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Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking
Richard E Nisbett - Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015.
Format: Print book
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"The most influential thinker, in my life, has been the psychologist Richard Nisbett. He basically gave me my view of the world." -Malcolm Gladwell, New York Times Book ReviewScientific and philosophical concepts can change the way we solve problems by helping... |
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The New Dad's Survival Guide: What to Expect in the First Year and Beyond
Rob Kemp - Random House UK
Format: Print book
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The new dad's complete guide to their baby's first 18 months, combining an approachable tone with expert adviceYou read the pregnancy books, the nine months flew by without a hitch, the birth was wonderful, and your healthy baby arrived on schedule. Job well done,... |
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The Political Life of Abraham Lincoln
Sidney Blumenthal - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book
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The first of a multi-volume history of Lincoln as a political genius - from his obscure beginnings to his presidency, assassination, and the overthrow of his post-Civil War dreams of Reconstruction. This first volume traces Lincoln from his painful youth, describing himself as "a slave,"... |
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Excel Dashboards and Reports for Dummies
Michael Alexander - For Dummies
Format: Print book
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Make the most of your data using the power of Excel When you think of data, do you think of endless rows and columns in spreadsheets? Excel Dashboards and Reports For Dummies, 3rd Edition shows you how to make the most of your data - and puts an end to mind-numbing spreadsheets by exploring... |
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EMT Flash Review
LearningExpress - Learningexpress, Llc
Format: Paperback
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EMT Flash Cards has all the essential words and phrases needed to accomplish your goal, in simple and effective flashcard format. - Over 600 terms consistent with National Registry Standards - Every term clearly labeled by certification level to streamline and facilitate study - Pocket-sized... |
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Knock 'em Dead Cover Letters: Cover Letters and Strategies to Get the Job You Want
Martin Yate - Adams Media Corporation
Format: Print book
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Great strategies for writing killer cover letters!At a time when every job seeker needs an edge, Martin Yate, CPC, shows you how to dramatically increase your chances of landing an interview with a dynamic cover letter. Using his 25+ years of experience, he has built a practical, easy-to-follow... |
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A Carlin Home Companion: Growing Up with George
Kelly Carlin - St. Martin's Press
Format: eBook
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Truly the voice of a generation, George Carlin gave the world some of the most hysterical and iconic comedy routines of the last fifty years. From the "Seven Dirty Words" to "A Place for My Stuff," to "Religion is Bullshit," he perfected the art of making audiences... |
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Getting the Job You Want After 50 For Dummies
Kerry Hannon - For Dummies
Format: Paperback
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Learn to: Showcase the value you have to offer a potential employer Perfect your rsum and interview skills Negotiate for what you want Snag your dream job in the age of social media Launch a whole new career or business Your guide to navigating today's workplace and snagging that... |
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Time Reborn: From the Crisis in Physics to the Future of the Universe
Lee Smolin - Mariner Books; Reprint edition
Format: Print book
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"If you are looking for a bracing alternative vision of physics built from the ground up, Smolin's Time Reborn will take you to the mountaintop." — NPR What is time? It’s the sort of question we rarely ask because it seems so obvious. And yet, to a physicist,... |
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Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity
Andrew Solomon - Scribner; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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From the National Book Award-winning author of the "brave ... deeply humane ... open-minded, critically informed, and poetic" (The New York Times) The Noonday Demon, comes a book about the consequences of extreme personal and cultural differences between parents... |
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Pride Over Pity
Kailyn Lowry - Post Hill Press
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Kailyn Lowry is the feisty, unapologetic, tattooed beauty whose determination to raise her son on her own terms has been documented on MTVs critically acclaimed, hit series Teen Mom 2. Across five seasons, fans have watched her grow from a vulnerable, pregnant teen into a fiercely independent... |
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Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love
Sherry Petersik - Artisan
Format: Hardcover
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This New York Times bestselling book is filled with hundreds of fun, deceptively simple, budget-friendly ideas for sprucing up your home. With two home renovations under their (tool) belts and millions of hits per month on their blog YoungHouseLove.com, Sherry and John Petersik are home-improvement... |
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Tacolicious: Festive Recipes for Tacos, Snacks, Cocktails, and More
Sara Deseran - Ten Speed Press
Format: eBook
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A collection of recipes for fun, accessible taqueria fare--including colorful salsas, tasty snacks, irresistible cocktails, and of course tacos galore--from the wildly popular San Francisco restaurants and acclaimed Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market food stand, Tacolicious. Tacos may be the most... |
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Tiny Houses: The Perfect Tiny House, With Tiny House Example Plans
Christopher Dillashaw - Christopher Dillashaw
Format: Print book
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Tiny House Living with Example Plans A tiny house is not just all you could afford or a way to look down on your home. Instead tiny house living is an intentional movement to become minimal and live as efficiently and freely as possible. Whether you want to downsize, whether you want to have... |
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No One Needs to Know
Amanda Grace - Flux
Format: Paperback
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Olivia Reynolds and her twin brother Liam have been best friends their whole lives. But ever since he started dating, Liam has barely had time for Olivia, making her feel powerless and alone. Blaming his string of girlfriends, Olivia does whatever she can to drive them away. Until she meets... |
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The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports
Jeff Passan - Harper Paperbacks
Format: Paperback
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Yahoos lead baseball columnist offers an in-depth look at the most valuable commodity in sports - the pitching arm - and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors.Every year, Major League Baseball spends more than $1.5 billion on pitchers... |
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Our Latest Longest War: Losing Hearts and Minds in Afghanistan
Aaron B O'Connell - The University of Chicago Press
Format: Print book
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The first rule of warfare is to know one's enemy. The second is to know thyself. More than fifteen years and three quarters of a trillion dollars after the US invasion of Afghanistan, it's clear that the United States followed neither rule well. America's goals in Afghanistan were lofty... |
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The Pursuit of Power: Europe 1815-1914
Richard J Evans - Viking
Format: Print book
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From the bestselling author of The Third Reich at War, a masterly account of Europe in the age of its global hegemony; the latest volume in the Penguin History of Europe series Richard J. Evans, bestselling historian of Nazi Germany, returns with a monumental new addition to the acclaimed... |
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One Dough, Ten Breads: Making Great Bread by Hand
Sarah Black - Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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An introduction to making bread by hand, from one easy dough to ten classic loaves to infinite possibilities For anyone who's ever wanted to bake homemade bread but doesn't know where to begin, One Dough, Ten Breads is the answer: With just a few ingredients, one's own two hands,... |
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MOS 2016 Study Guide for Microsoft Excel
JOAN LAMBERT - MICROSOFT
Format: Print book
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Advance your everyday proficiency with Excel 2016. And earn the credential that proves it! Demonstrate your expertise with Microsoft Excel! Designed to help you practice and prepare for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) : Excel 2016 Core certification, this official Study Guide delivers:... |
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He Texted: The Ultimate Guide to Decoding Guys
Lisa Winning - Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
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You're a busy, intelligent, modern woman. You stay on top of work e-mail. You "like" all the baby photos your sister posts on Facebook. You found your dream job through LinkedIn. But when your crush texts you "Sup?" every few days, yet never asks you out, what the hell... |
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CraftFail: When Homemade Goes Horribly Wrong
Heather Mann - Workman Publishing Company
Format: Print book
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Poor Bridgit, who overestimated the size of her head -- her homemade frilly lace shower cap came straight down to her chin. And who can blame Lindsey for thinking "glitter shoes" sounded like a cool, easy project instead of what it turned out to be: a puddle of sparkling glop.... |
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A Load of Hooey
Bob Odenkirk - McSweeney's
Format: Hardcover
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Bob Odenkirk is a legend in the comedy-writing world, winning Emmys and acclaim for his work on Saturday Night Live, Mr. Show with Bob and David, and many other seminal TV shows. This book, his first, is a spleen-bruisingly funny omnibus that ranges from absurdist monologues Martin Luther... |
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CLEP Official Study Guide 2015
The College Board - College Board; Csm Stg edition
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Every year, students save countless hours and dollars by taking advantage of the College Board’s CLEP® examinations. CLEP allows students to get college credit by earning a passing score on any of 33 exams covering introductory-level subjects. There are more than 2,900 colleges... |
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Iowa Off the Beaten Path: Discover Your Fun
Lori Erickson - Globe Pequot
Format: Print book
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Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, Iowa Off the Beaten Path shows you the Hawkeye State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed--from the best in local dining to quirky cultural tidbits to hidden... |
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The War Before Independence: 1775-1776
Derek W Beck - Sourcebooks
Format: Print book
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The United States was creeping ever closer to independence. The shot heard round the world still echoed in the ears of Parliament as impassioned revolutionaries took up arms for and against King and country. In this captivating blend of careful research and rich narrative, Derek W. Beck... |
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Excel Simulations
Gerard M. Verschuuren PhD - Holy Macro! Books
Format: Book
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Covering a variety of Excel simulations, from gambling to genetics, this introduction is for people interested in modeling future events, without the cost of an expensive textbook. The simulations covered offer a fun alternative to the usual Excel topics and include situations such as roulette,... |
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How God Became God: What Scholars Are Really Saying About God and the Bible
Richard Smoley - Tarcher
Format: Print book
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This epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false--yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, inner, authentic experience of the truly... |
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Hillary's America
Dinesh D'Souza - Regnery Publishing
Format: Print book
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Dinesh D'Souza has a warning: We are on the brink of losing our country forever. After eight years of Obama, four years -- or possibly eight years -- of Hillary Clinton as president of the United States would so utterly transform America as to make it unrecognizable. No more will America... |
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Leading the Life You Want: Skills for Integrating Work and Life
Stewart D. Friedman - Harvard Business Review Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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A Wall Street Journal Bestseller"For nearly thirty years, my life's work has been to help people like you find ways to bring the often warring aspects of life into greater harmony." - Stew Friedman, from Leading the Life You WantYou're busy trying to lead a "full"... |
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ISIS: The State of Terror
Jessica Stern - HarperAudio
Format: Audiobook
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The Islamic State, known as ISIS, exploded into the public eye in 2014 with startling speed and shocking brutality. It has captured the imagination of the global jihadist movement, attracting recruits in unprecedented numbers and wreaking bloody destruction with a sadistic glee that has alienated... |
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The Collapse: The Accidental Opening of the Berlin Wall
Mary Elise Sarotte - Basic Books
Format: Hardcover
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Publishers Weekly08/25/2014
The Soviet Union suffered the most significant symbolic defeat in the Cold War with the fall of the Berlin Wall, but Sarotte, professor of government and history at Harvard University, thinks that is only half of the story. What emerges from this detailed account... |
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Reasons to Stay Alive
Matt Haig - Penguin Books
Format: Print book
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A runaway bestseller in the UK - Matt Haig's accessible and life-affirming memoir of his struggle with depression, and how his triumph over the illness taught him to live Like nearly one in five people, Matt Haig suffers from depression. Reasons to Stay Alive is Matt's inspiring... |
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How to Hang a Picture: And Other Essential Lessons for the Stylish Home
Jay Sacher - St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Hardcover
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Like tying a Windsor knot or brewing a perfect cup of coffee, knowing how to hang art on your wall is a hallmark of everyday style and nuts-and-bolts know-how. The where, what, and whys of hanging art are an overlooked, under-appreciated line of inquiry. Most of us simply wing it with a quick... |
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Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat
Chrissy Teigen - Random House
Format: Hardcover
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Maybe she's on a photo shoot in Zanzibar. Maybe she's making people laugh on TV. But all Chrissy Teigen really wants to do is talk about dinner. Or breakfast. Lunch gets some love, too. For years, she's been collecting, cooking, and Instagramming her favorite recipes, and here they are:... |
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CompTIA A Complete Study Guide: Exams 220-901 and 220-902
Quentin Docter - Sybex
Format: Print book
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Gain the Sybex advantage with this complete guide to A certification The CompTIA A Complete Study Guide is your complete solution for A exam preparation. Covering 100% of Exam 220-901 and Exam 220-902 objectives, this book gives you everything you need to ensure that you not only understand... |
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How Women Decide
Therese Huston - HarperOne
Format: Paperback
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"One could imagine it becoming required reading on Wall Street." - New York Times Book Review So, youve earned a seat at the table.What happens next? We all face hard decisions every day and the choices we make, and how others perceive them, can be life-changing. There are countless... |
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Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Carlo Rovelli - Riverhead Books
Format: Print book
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Look out for Carlo Rovelli's next book, Reality Is Not What It Seems.Instant New York Times Bestseller"One of the year's most entrancing books about science." - The Wall Street Journal"Clear, elegant...a whirlwind tour of some of the biggest ideas in physics."... |
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Inmortal
Gloria Trevi - Universal Music Latino
Format: Music CD
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The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle
Joanne Huist Smith - Harmony
Format: Hardcover
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For readers of Richard Paul Evans and Greg Kincaid comes The 13th Gift, a heartwarming Christmas story about how a random act of kindness transformed one of the bleakest moments in a family's history into a time of strength and love.After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne... |
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Struck By Genius: How a Brain Injury Made Me a Mathematical Marvel
Jason Padgett - Mariner Books
Format: Hardcover
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The remarkable story of an ordinary man who was transformed when a traumatic injury left him with an extraordinary giftNo one sees the world as Jason Padgett does. Water pours from the faucet in crystalline patterns, numbers call to mind distinct geometric shapes, and intricate fractal... |
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The Christian Traveler's Guide to the Holy Land
Charles H Dyer - Moody Publishers
Format: Print book
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So you're going to Israel? Don't go without this guide. A trip to the Holy Land is, for most, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In this one-stop guide, two professionals - Charles Dyer, a Bible scholar and veteran Holy Land tour guide, and Greg Hatteberg, graduate of the Institute... |
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Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar
David Thomas - Zondervan
Format: Hardcover
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In Wrestling for My Life, WWE superstar Shawn Michaels shares from his heart about the highs and lows of his life inside the WWE. Included are some never-before-shared stories and an intimate look into his career as well as stories of hunting, family, and faith. With millions of fans, Michaels... |
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Make and Give: Simple and Modern Crafts to Brighten Every Day
Steph Hung - Roost Books
Format: Hardcover
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A design-savvy craft book with 35 cute, simple projects that celebrate the people we love in the everyday moments. This is a book of 35 simple, modern craft projects to make any day special for the people we love. A handmade gift--even the smallest and simplest... |
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The red hen
Bobby Lynn Maslen - Scholastic
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Small Thin Paperback. Set 2, Book 10. Illustrated by John R. Maslen. |
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On Living
Kerry Egan - Riverhead Books
Format: Print book
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A hospice chaplain passes on wisdom on giving meaning to life, from those taking leave of it. As a hospice chaplain, Kerry Egan didn't offer sermons or prayers, unless they were requested; in fact, she found, the dying rarely want to talk about God, at least not overtly. Instead, she discovered... |
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Paul McCartney: The Life
Philip Norman - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover
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The definitive Paul McCartney biography, written with his approval by bestselling biographer Philip Norman.Since the age of twenty-one, Paul McCartney has lived one of the ultimate rock-n-roll lives played out on the most public of stages. Now, Paul's story is told by rock music's foremost... |
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The Road to Happiness Is Always Under Construction
Linda Gray - Regan Arts
Format: Hardcover
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To celebrate her 75th birthday, Linda Gray, the iconic star of Dallas and timeless beauty, is sharing her road map to happiness in her revelatory memoir.When Linda Gray, iconic star of Dallas, was twenty years old, a magazine editor coldly rejected her as a model, writing that, perhaps... |
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Microsoft Project 2016 Step by Step
Carl Chatfield - Microsoft Press
Format: Print book
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The quick way to learn Microsoft Project 2016! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Project 2016. Jump in wherever you need answers-brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Quickly start a new plan, build task lists, and assign... |
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The 10% Entrepreneur: Live Your Startup Dream Without Quitting Your Day Job
Patrick J McGinnis - Portfolio
Format: Print book
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Choosing between the stability of a traditional career and the upside of entrepreneurship? Why not have both?Becoming a full-time entrepreneur can look glamorous from the outside. Who doesn't want to chase their dreams, be their own boss, and do what they love? But the truth is that entrepreneurship... |
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A curious mind : the secret to a bigger life
Brian Grazer - Simon & Schuster, 2015.
Format: Print book
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"From Academy Award-nominated producer Brian Grazer and acclaimed business journalist Charles Fishman comes a brilliantly entertaining peek into the weekly "curiosity conversations" that have inspired Grazer to create some of America's favorite and iconic movies and television... |
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Affluenza: How Overconsumption Is Killing Us-and How to Fight Back
David Wann - Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 3 edition
Format: Book
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NEW EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATEDaffluenza, n. a painful, contagious, socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety, and waste resulting from the dogged pursuit of more.We tried to warn you! The 2008 economic collapse proved how resilient and dangerous affluenza can be. Now in its third... |
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The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability--Designing for Abundance
William McDonough - North Point Press
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From the authors of Cradle to Cradle, we learn whats next The UpcycleThe Upcycle is the eagerly awaited follow-up to Cradle to Cradle, one of the most consequential ecological manifestoes of our time. Now, drawing on the green living lessons gained from 10 years of putting the Cradle to Cradle... |
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Zero Night: The Untold Story of World War Two's Greatest Escape
Mark Felton - Thomas Dunne Books
Format: Hardcover
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On August 30, 1942 - 'Zero Night' - 40 Allied officers staged the most audacious mass escape of World War II. Months of meticulous planning and secret training hung in the balance during three minutes of mayhem as the officers boldly stormed the huge double fences at Oflag Prison.... |
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How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Stephen Elias - NOLO
Format: Paperback
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If you have more debt than you can possibly pay off, the bankruptcy system is there to help -- and with How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, you'll find the clear and user-friendly information, advice, and step-by-step instructions you'll need to get through the entire process.... |
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It Starts with Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways
Melissa Hartwig - Victory Belt Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition
Format: Hardcover
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Now a New York Times bestseller!Food can change your life in unexpected ways. It Starts With Food will show you how.It Starts With Food outlines a clear, balanced, sustainable plan to change the way you eat forever--and transform your life in unexpected ways. Your success story begins... |
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Body By Simone: The 8-Week Total Body Makeover Plan
Simone De La Rue - HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Book
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What do the hottest bodies in Hollywood have in common? The secret is in your hands. We see them in films and magazines in show-stopping red carpet gowns during every awards season. They are the ageless, confident, athletic women of Hollywood we all aspire to look like. Now you can have... |
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ACT 2016-2017 Strategies, Practice, and Review with 6 Practice Tests: Online Book
Kaplan - Kaplan Publishing
Format: Print book
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Kaplan's essential, comprehensive ACT guide provides proven test-taking strategies, realistic practice questions and tests, detailed answer explanations, and video tutorials so you can score higher on test day - guaranteed. More than 1.9 million high school students take the ACT. Despite... |
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The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington - Harmony
Format: Print book
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We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, writes Arianna Huffington, the co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post. And this has profound consequences - on our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. What is needed, she boldly asserts,... |
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OS X Yosemite All-in-One For Dummies
Mark L. Chambers - For Dummies; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Get the most out of the latest version of OS X This reference combines eight content-rich minibooks in one complete package to give you all-access, easy-to-understand coverage of the key features and tools needed to get the most out of the latest OS X release from Apple. In OS X Yosemite... |
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Twitter is Not a Strategy: Rediscovering the Art of Brand Marketing
Tom Doctoroff - Palgrave Macmillan Trade
Format: Hardcover
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In a cultural climate saturated by technology, marketing professionals have focused their energies on creating newer and more digital methods of advertising their brands, with the fear that if they dont embrace Big Data, they will fade into obscurity. But Tom Doctoroff, Asia CEO for J. Walter... |
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Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles's War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News
A Brad Schwartz - Hill and Wang, A division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015. ©2015
Format: Print book
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On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the United States heard a startling report of a meteor strike in the New Jersey countryside. With sirens blaring in the background, announcers in the field described mysterious creatures, terrifying war machines, and thick clouds... |
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Speaking American: How Y'all, Youse , and You Guys Talk: A Visual Guide
Josh Katz - Houghton Mifflin
Format: Print book
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From the creator of the New York Times dialect quiz that ignited conversations about how and why we say the words we say, a stunning and delightful exploration of American language Did you know that your answers to just a handful of questions can reveal where you grew up? In December 2013,... |
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The Value of a Dollar 1860-2014: Prices and Incomes in the United States
Scott Derks - Grey House Pub; 5 edition
Format: Hardcover
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This fifth edition of the highly successful The Value of a Dollar records the actual prices of thousands of items that consumers purchased from the Civil War to the present, along with facts about investment options and income opportunities. |
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Las recetas de Sascha Fitness
Sascha Barboza - Planeta Publishing
Format: Print book
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Miles de seguidores en las redes sociales Twitter e Instagram las hanprobado y cada dia piden mas. Editorial Planeta lo ha hecho realidadlas recetas de SaschaFitness llegan en formato libro para elpublico general.Si la disciplina de comer saludablemente llegara a desgastar lasideas y la creatividad,... |
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Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs!: My Adventures in The Alice Cooper Group
Dennis Dunaway - Thomas Dunne Books, 2015.
Format: Print book
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"Before the world heard of KISS, the New York Dolls, Marilyn Manson, or Ozzy Osbourne, there was Alice Cooper, the original shock-rock band." -Rock and Roll Hall of FameAs teenagers in Phoenix, Dennis Dunaway, bassist and co-songwriter for the Alice Cooper group, and lead singer... |
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How to Write Like Tolstoy: A Journey into the Minds of Our Greatest Writers
Richard Cohen - Random House, 2016.
Format: Print book
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For anyone who has ever identified with a hero or heroine, been seduced by a strong opening sentence, or been powerfully moved by a story's end, How to Write Like Tolstoy is a thought-provoking journey inside the minds of the world's most accomplished storytellers, from Shakespeare... |
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The Wounded Warrior Handbook: A Resource Guide for Returning Veterans
Janelle Moore - Government Institutes; Second Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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The typical wounded soldier must complete and file twenty-two forms after an active-duty injury. To soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next—even completing tasks that seem easy like submitting paperwork—can... |
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The Natural Pregnancy Book, Third Edition: Your Complete Guide to a Safe, Organic Pregnancy and Childbirth with Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices
Aviva Jill Romm - Ten Speed Press; 3 edition
Format: Paperback
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A revised and updated edition of the classic handbook for women seeking a safe, organic, eco-friendly, and natural pregnancy, featuring an integrative-based approach with new medical, herbal, and nutritional information.Every mother wants the best for her unborn child, from the baby’s... |
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A Man's Guide to Healthy Aging: Stay Smart, Strong, and Active
Edward H. Thompson Jr. - Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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As they reach middle age, most men begin looking forward to whats next. They gear up to experience renewed productivity and purpose and are more conscious of their health. A Mans Guide to Healthy Aging is an authoritative resource for them, and for older men, as well. In collaboration... |
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Childhood Nutrition: What Every Parent Should Know
Anthony Ekanem - CreateSpace Publishing
Format: Paperback
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Getting your child or a child that you are looking after to eat healthy can seem like a somewhat impossible task. Children can be very picky at times and for the most part, vegetables and other healthy foods are not high on their list of preferences. The good news is that it is possible... |
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Live the Best Story of Your Life: A World Champion's Guide to Lasting Change
Bob Litwin - Hatherleigh Pr
Format: Print book
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CHANGE CAN BE EASY. CHANGE CAN BE FAST.Do you want a new story? Most of us do. From dieting to work addiction, we are all looking to shift the stories in our lives. But the question remains: How?This book is the how. A result of thousands of hours of research from the best minds in the field... |
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All Tomorrow's Parties: A Memoir
Rob Spillman - Grove Press
Format: Print book
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Rob Spillman - the award-winning, charismatic cofounding editor of the legendary Tin House magazine - has devoted his life to the rebellious pursuit of artistic authenticity. Born in Germany to two driven musicians, his childhood was spent among the West Berlin cognoscenti, in a city... |
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American Revolutions: A Continental History, 1750-1804
Alan Taylor - W.W. Norton & Company
Format: Print book
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From the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, a fresh, authoritative history that recasts our thinking about America's founding period.The American Revolution is often portrayed as a high-minded, orderly event whose capstone, the Constitution, provided the ideal framework for a democratic, prosperous... |
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Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
J D Vance - Harper
Format: Hardcover
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NAMED BY THE TIMES AS ONE OF "6 BOOKS TO HELP UNDERSTAND TRUMP'S WIN" AND SOON TO BE A MAJOR-MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY RON HOWARD "You will not read a more important book about America this year." - The Economist "A riveting book."... |
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The Moon as Shoe: Drawings of the San
DiaÌ?!kwain. - Scheidegger und Spiess
Format: Hardcover
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The San people have lived for thousands of years on the harsh plains of Kalahari in southern Africa and are the oldest indigenous people of the region. At the end of the nineteenth century, anthropologists Wilhelm Bleek and Lucy Lloyd traveled to southern Africa to document the San's... |
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8 ACT Practice Tests: Includes 1,728 Practice Questions
Kaplan - Kaplan Publishing
Format: Print book
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8 ACT Practice Tests is Kaplan's latest essential ACT guide filled with the practice students need to prep for the exam this year. There is nothing like practice to help build the necessary edge, and Kaplan's 8 ACT Practice Tests provides the realistic practice tests you need for practice.... |
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Outsmarting Alzheimer's: What You Can Do To Reduce Your Risk
K S Kosik - Reader's Digest
Format: Print book
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An easy-to-follow, research-based guide to the simple, low-cost choices that give the reader the power to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia; slow the progression of the disease; and mitigate symptoms and improve well-being.Did you know that getting on the treadmill... |
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Careers in Human Services *Includes Free Online Access!
Michael - Salem Pr; Har/Psc edition
Format: Hardcover
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Written for students in high school or undergraduate programs, Careers in Human Services explores a variety of growing fields to help young adults gain a head start in learning more about the many career opportunities available and to help those make a better-informed decisions when selecting... |
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The Female Eunuch
Simone De Beauvoir - HarperCollins e-books
Format: Hardcover
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NewsweekA dazzling combination of erudition, eccentricity and eroticism.
New York Times Book ReviewBrilliantly written, quirky and sensible, full of bile and insight.
BooknewsA new edition of the seminal feminist treatise that launched Greer's writing career. She calls... |
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Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Rodger H. Murphree - Harrison & Hampton Pub; 5 edition
Format: Book
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Dr. Murphree exposes the medical myths, pharmaceutical propaganda and doctor ignorance that sabotages those with chronic illness. The only way to beat these illnesses is to get healthy. Dr. Murphree explains in easy to understand terms how and why using scientifically researched and clinically... |
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The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain
Bill Bryson - Random House Large Print
Format: Large print book
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A loving and hilarious - if occasionally spiky - valentine to Bill Bryson's adopted country, Great Britain. Prepare for total joy and multiple episodes of unseemly laughter. Twenty years ago, Bill Bryson went on a trip around Britain to discover and celebrate that green and pleasant land.... |
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They Called Me God: The Best Umpire Who Ever Lived
Doug Harvey - Gallery Books
Format: Hardcover
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In the pageantry of baseball, one select group is virtually unknown in the outside world, derided by fans, faced with split-second choices that spell victory or defeat. These men are up-close observers of the action, privy to inside jokes, blood feuds, benches-clearing brawls, and managers'... |
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On Becoming a Teen Mom: Life before Pregnancy
Mary Patrice Erdmans - University of California Press
Format: Hardcover
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In 2013, New York City launched a public education campaign with posters of frowning or crying children saying such things as Im twice as likely not to graduate high school because you had me as a teen and Honestly, Mom, chances are he wont stay with you. Campaigns like this support a public... |
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Managing Your Depression: What You Can Do to Feel Better
Susan J. Noonan - Johns Hopkins University Press
Format: eBook
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As a physician who personally suffers from depression, Susan J. Noonan draws on her own expertise and empathy to create a guide for people who suffer from the disease. Explaining the basics of mental health―including sleep hygiene, diet and nutrition, exercise, routine and structure,... |
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Timeless Beauty: Over 100 Tips, Secrets, and Shortcuts to Looking Great
Christie Brinkley - Grand Central Life & Style
Format: Hardcover
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In her first book in more than 30 years, supermodel Christie Brinkley shares the secrets shes learned on what to eat, how to apply makeup like a pro, and what to wear to look like a knock out. . From tips on which skincare products really make our skin look younger to which foods cut inflammation... |
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To the Point: A Dictionary of Concise Writing
Robert Hartwell Fiske - W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Paperback
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The essential guide to writing succinctly. Who doesnt hate wading through wordy paragraphs? Unfortunately, many writers dont realize when they are padding their sentences and obscuring their meaning. Enter To the Point, the essential guide to writing succinctly. Featuring hundreds of new entries,... |
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Welcome to My Breakdown: A Memoir
Benilde Little - Atria Books
Format: Hardcover
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The nationally bestselling author of Good Hair and The Itch pens her first book of nonfiction, a "momoir" about her own journey caring for aging parents, raising children, being married, plunging to the depths of depression, and climbing her way out.My mother was gone. I never... |
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Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal
Dick Lehr - PublicAffairs
Format: Book
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John Connolly and James Whitey Bulger grew up together on the tough streets of South Boston. Decades later in the mid-1970s, they met again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBIs Boston office and Whitey had become godfather of the Irish Mob. Connolly had an idea, a scheme that... |
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Magnificent Principia: Exploring Isaac Newton's Masterpiece
Colin Pask - Prometheus Books
Format: Hardcover
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Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg has written that "all that has happened since 1687 is a gloss on the Principia." Now you too can appreciate the significance of this stellar work, regarded by many as the greatest scientific contribution of all time. Despite its dazzling reputation,... |
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On Being Stuck: Tapping Into the Creative Power of Writer's Block
Laraine Herring - Shambhala
Format: Print book
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What if writer's block became your most precious teacher? An empowering new process for writers who struggle with the seemingly insurmountable middle of a project, from the author of Writing Begins with the Breath. Writer's block is not a mysterious force that has aligned with your... |
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The Greatest Comeback: How Richard Nixon Rose from Defeat to Create the New Majority
Patrick J. Buchanan - Random House Audio
Format: Audiobook
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Patrick J. Buchanan, best-selling author and senior advisor to Richard Nixon, tells the definitive story of Nixons resurrection from the political graveyard and his rise to the presidency.After suffering stinging defeats in the 1960 presidential election against John F. Kennedy, and in the 1962... |
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Speak Up, Show Up, and Stand Out: The 9 Communication Rules You Need to Succeed
Loretta Malandro - McGraw-Hill; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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MASTER A NEW WAY OF COMMUNICATING TO BUILD INFLUENCE AND ACHIEVE UNPARALLELED SUCCESS Speak Up, Show Up, and Stand Out provides the rules for exemplary business communication. This lean and effective guide isnt just about choosing the right words its a whole new way of communicating... |
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Sane New World: A User's Guide to the Normal-Crazy Mind
Ruby Wax - Perigee Trade
Format: Book
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The 1 UK bestseller that presents a funny, honest, and engaging look at the craziness of modern life, explaining why were all just a little bit out of our minds. In Sane New World, Ruby Wax - comedian, writer and mental health advocate - shows us just how our minds can send us mad as our internal... |
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Android Tablets for Seniors in Easy Steps: Covers Android 5.0 Lollipop
Nick Vandome - In Easy Steps Limited; Second Edition edition
Format: Print book
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Android Tablets for Seniors in easy steps, 2nd Edition:Covers the latest version of Android, 5.0 LollipopLooks at the range of devices available and their specifications and functionalityExplains the Android operating system and how to use it on your tablet in terms of navigating around,... |
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The Business Book
DK Publishing - DK
Format: Hardcover
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Packed with innovative graphics and simple explanations of business concepts, from managing risk and alternative business models to effective leadership and thinking outside the box, The Business Book covers every facet of business management. Big ideas make great business thinkers and leaders.... |
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Detour New Mexico: Historic Destinations and Natural Wonders
Arthur Pike - History Press
Format: Print book
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New Mexico's rich and varied history is easily accessible via detours down obscure backroads and overlooked off-ramps. By taking the road less traveled in any direction, visitors can experience ancient landmarks, cultural heritage sites and striking vistas. Stop at places along the old Route... |
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The Twentieth Century in 100 Moments
Akim; Rounds Heather Reinhardt
Format: eBook : Document : English
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Experience the twentieth century through the people and events that made headlines--a unique collection of voices, images, and unforgettable cultural touchstones. The Twentieth Century in 100 Moments: A Visual History groups and explains the most important events of the twentieth century... |
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft Mods Programming
Rogers Cadenhead - Que Publishing; 1 edition
Format: Print book
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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Minecraft® Mods Programming Minecraft® is a registered trademark of Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. This book is not affiliated with or sponsored by Mojang Synergies / Notch Development AB. Now you can mod your Minecraft game environment... |
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JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide
Kirupa Chinnathambi - Que
Format: Print book
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JavaScript Absolute Beginner's Guide No experience necessary Make the most of JavaScript -- even if you've never programmed anything before. This book is the fastest way to learn JavaScript and use it together with CSS3 and HTML5 to create powerful web and mobile experiences. Learn how to do what... |
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Barron's CLEP, 12th Edition
Willam Doster - Barron's Educational Series; 12 edition
Format: Print book
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The CLEP, or College Level Examination Program, is a college-entrance test battery given to adults who return to the classroom after an absence of several years--perhaps after working at a full-time job or raising a family. This updated manual presents two full-length sample examinations... |
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One Man Against the World: The Tragedy of Richard Nixon
Tim Weiner - Henry Holt and Co.
Format: Audiobook
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A shocking and riveting look at one of the most dramatic and disastrous presidencies in US history, from Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winner Tim WeinerBased largely on documents declassified only in the last few years, One Man Against the World paints a devastating portrait... |
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