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Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
445 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor "Best Books for Investors" Pick
In a time of market volatility and economic uncertainty, when high-frequency traders and hedge fund managers seem to tower over the average investor, Burton G. Malkiel's classic and gimmick-free investment guide is now more necessary than ever. Rather than tricks, what you'll find here is a time-tested and thoroughly research-based strategy for your portfolio. Whether you're...
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English
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"Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write, which was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother's...
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English
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Created in association with Smithsonian Institution, this authoritative guide features more than 500 rocks and minerals. Packed with photographs and details on characteristics, distinguishing features, and more, Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks and Minerals makes identification easy.
Designed for beginning and experienced collectors alike, this guide explains what rocks and minerals are, how they are classified, and how to start a collection. Look up...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
1999
Edition
3rd ed., rev. and expanded, repr. with revisions Sept. 1999.
Physical Desc
176 p. col. ill. 27 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As NightWatch, Terence Dickinson's classic stargazing guide, heads toward its 40th anniversary, Dickinson has been working with a small group of trusted colleagues to give this groundbreaking reference an overhaul that will take it deep into the 21st century. Longtime astronomy writer and sky observer Ken Hewitt-White leads the editorial team. A central aspect to this new edition is the subtle improvements to the unique seasonal star charts that...
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Publisher
Wiley
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Medicare brings valuable benefits to more than 58 million people and growing, but most of us don't even know the basics of how Medicare can work best for us. That's where Medicare For Dummies, 4th Edition comes in, explaining how this complex system functions and helping you confidently navigate your way through the maze to get the most out of your coverage. This indispensable resource untangles Medicare in friendly, straightforward language. Step...
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Publisher
Crestline, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive guide to the artistry, design, and skills all woodworkers need to propel their hobby to the next level. Master woodworker Jim Whitman walks you through planning your work space, helps you select tools and the right wood for the right projects, and gets you comfortable with your tools so you feel at ease in the studio and ready to experiment-all with gentle instruction and reassuring humor. His 20 teaching projects make you feel like...
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Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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"Includes a variety of creative exercises that explore the game's aspects and use them to teach fun, educational lessons. Begin the book by brushing up on some common Minecraft language and examining each of the four game modes: survival, creative, adventure, and spectator. Then, use this knowledge to venture off onto the six different quests that encourage child and adult participation. These "gamified" labs will allow your child to earn stickers...
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Institute for Healthcare Advancement
Pub. Date
©2015
Physical Desc
187 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This book is written specifically for those approaching their senior years, and their caregivers, covering all areas of medical concerns that occur wiht advancing age. Information is presented in large type and covers the topics of most concerns to seniors" -- Amazon.
10) What is my plant telling me?: an illustrated guide to houseplants and how to keep them from dying
Author
Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First Simon Element hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xvi, 191 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Keep your house plants alive and thriving with this illustrated, accessible guide to popular house plants for new and experienced plant-parents alike"--
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Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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"The book will feature 235 northeastern natives that are the easiest for the home gardener to find and grow. Introductory chapters will address the why and how of growing native plants. Two-thirds of the book will consist of the plant entries that focus on the must-have information that readers are looking for. The geographic area covered will be Maine south to Delaware, west to Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio, including all of NY State and the New...
Author
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
89 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Discover new and exciting Minecraft base builds, with construction tips, blueprint spreads, and fun locations. Written in official partnership with the experts at game-creator Mojang. . . Are you an expert builder? Looking for inspiration for your next epic build? Visit the legendary bases of The Twelve, a guild of expert builders, who are ready to showcase their most stunning creations, including flying airships and underwater lairs. Learn their...
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Publisher
Nolo
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
472 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Divorce is never easy, but with the information in Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce, you can make the process as simple, inexpensive, and conflict-free as possible. With compassion and expertise, family law attorney Emily Doskow explains how to make divorce less painful by helping you: understand the divorce process; minimize day-to-day conflict with your spouse; work with lawyers or mediators without breaking the bank; avoid costly, exhausting...
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Tiny Home Builders
Pub. Date
c2016
Physical Desc
180 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"I began building tiny houses back in 2009 when I built one for my mom. The house she was living in was starting to fall apart and become unlivable, so I knew I had to find her alternative housing. After researching various options I discovered the tiny house movement and realized that it was the perfect solution for her. A tiny house could be constructed to very high standards and still be affordable, plus it can be easily moved."--author.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
xv, 133 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"How To Weed Your Attic: Getting Rid Of Junk Without Destroying History" provides answers to the question: When someone dies or it's time to move - or just clean out the attic, garage, or basement - what papers and other things should we save for the sake of history and what can we safely toss? After reading this book, you can comfortably clean out your attic - or office, garage, basement, cupboards - with confidence that you're not tossing out historically...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First printing.
Physical Desc
143 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The new Pokémon are here, and kids gotta catch 'em all! This updated guidebook features the unique and mysterious new Galar region Pokémon from the hit new games for Nintendo Switch, Sword & Shield. Discover the origins of the most fascinating and unusual Pokémon! You'll get the scoop on Legendary and Mythical Pokémon from Kanto all the way through Galar. It's the insider's guide to the rarest and most powerful known Pokémon. This expanded edition...
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Series
Publisher
Institute for Healthcare Advancement
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
185 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
What To Do For Your Teen's Health provides answers for major concerns and problems that parents will encounter with children during their preteen and teen years. The book's easy-to-read and easy-to-use style enables parents to quickly move through the text and obtain advice and knowledge that will add to their parenting skills. [This book] uses easy-to-read language with useful illustrations. The book explains what the teen is experiencing and how...
19) Making comics
Author
Publisher
Drawn & Quarterly
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
197 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
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Description
"For more than five years the cartoonist Lynda Barry has been an associate professor in the University of Wisconsin-Madison art department and at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, teaching students from all majors, both graduate and undergraduate, how to make comics, how to be creative, how to not think. There is no academic lecture in this classroom. Doodling is enthusiastically encouraged. Making Comics is the follow-up to Barry's bestselling...
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Wizards Of The Coast
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
224 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The return of Tiamat. The forces of Tiamat, Queen of Evil Dragons, bring war to the Forgotten Realm. Led by the sinister Cult of the Dragon, an army of dragons and foul villains wage a merciless campaign to unleash their draconic god upon the world. Opposing them is a desperate alliance including the heroic Harpers and treacherous Zhentarim. This fragile coalition needs heroes to unite them and find ways to resist the draconic threat. Do you have...
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