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English
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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet-from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu-on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully...
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English
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MLB Network host and commentator Brian Kenny uses stories from baseball's present and past to examine why we sometimes choose ignorance over information, and how tradition can trump logic, even when directly contradicted by evidence.
Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Brian Kenny wants to reshape the way we think about baseball. The biggest proponent of sports analytics in the mainstream media, Kenny says that groupthink and tradition are standing in...
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English
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"Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can't pay the bills. And it can be great: you've had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar--the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild--is the person thousands turn to for advice. [This book] brings the best of Dear Sugar together in...
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xi, 162 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
The very best tactics and techniques that successful anglers use to get their fish. With decades of experience on the water, Lamar Underwood knows the best gear, the best times to head out, the best lures to select for certain fish, and the best casts to use for every angling situation. Now, he wants you to know the tips that he's picked up from his long experience. 250 Amazing Fishing Tips is a concise, easy to read collection of the best tested...
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W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First American edition 2017.
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275 pages ; 25 cm
Language
English
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"A physicist explains daily phenomena from the mundane to the magisterial. Take a look up at the stars on a clear night and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos is as close as the nearest toaster? In Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects...
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Series
Colección cien x 100 volume 20
Publisher
Lectio Ediciones
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Primera edición.
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254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Español
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Publisher
Llewellyn Publications
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
First edition.
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xii, 313 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Mixing Essential Oils for Magic offers everything you need to understand not only how to blend but also why specific blends work together. Learn how to mix oils by botanical family, scent group, and perfume note. Discover an encyclopedic listing of essential and carrier oil profiles, as well as thorough cross-references for the oils and their magical associations. With guidance on the historical and present-day uses of essential oils, you'll make...
11) Football trivia
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English
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Test your knowledge about the greats of the gridiron who made football the most popular sport in the United States today. The title features informative sidebars, a trivia quiz, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Publisher
Del Rey/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
x, 243 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
"You know the planets--from Alderaan and Corellia to Tatooine and Zonama Sekot--and the star systems, from the Deep Core to the Outer Rim. But now, for the first time, you can pinpoint their locations and chart the travels of your favorite characters through the vast reaches of space ... A galaxy-spanning trove of vital statistics and information ranging from the astronomical and geographical ("Systems, Sectors, Oversectors, and Regions") to the historical...
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Amber-Allen Publishing
Pub. Date
[1997]
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xix, 140 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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Presents advice on how to gain personal freedom by following the wisdom of the Toltecs.
"In 'The Four Agreements', don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, 'The Four Agreements' offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love."--
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
285 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 23 cm
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English
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"This awe-inspiring updated edition of the Book of World Records comes complete with new entries in pop culture, science, tech, nature, sports, medicine, and more. This 2023 edition also includes "Trending" sections for each category, covering all the new cool social media facts, incredible stats, and facts you need to know from the past year"--
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English
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"What's it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that's been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the prehistoric ruins of the American Southwest? Who really was the infamous the Monster of Florence? Douglas Preston's journalistic explorations have taken him from the haunted country of Italy to the jungles of Honduras. He was granted exclusive journalistic access to the largest tomb in Egypt's Valley...
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Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
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vii, 286 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
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English
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The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Edition
U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Provides the latest information on a wide range of topics, including animals, culture, geography, the environment, history, and science.
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Publisher
Bright Matter Books
Pub. Date
[2022].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Fantastic facts come to life in this beautifully-designed, photo-filled hardcover series! From weather and animals to sports and pop culture, a treasure trove of intriguing information pairs with dramatic pictures to wow young readers with the surprising, the stupendous, and the surreal"--
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