The golden days of complimentary in-flight champagne and cushy sleeping car coaches on the Orient Express are largely behind us. Say hello to $50 “leg room upgrade” fees and bedbug-infested hotels. Wh
Revealing the warm and astonishing story of an influential jazz legend, this personal narrative tells the story of a man’s journey from a Southern upbringing to a career touring the world to play for
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Twenty years ago, in the middle of the night and on the last day of session, the New York State Legislature created a publicly funded school district to cater to the interests of a religious sect call
If you’re looking for a way to make a difference while on vacation—simultaneously getting away and using your talents to improve the world—this guide shows you how a short-term volunteer stint can tra
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You've just had a gorgeous wedding, and now it's time to say thank you---to everyone Whether you're feeling daunted by the task or are just in need of a little inspiration, The Bride's Thank-You Guide
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Hands-on activities, games, and crafts introduce children to the diversity of Native American cultures and teach them about the people, experiences, and events that have helped shape America, past and
Anyone can recycle a plastic bottle by tossing it into a bin, but it takes a bit of skill to propel it into that bin from 500 feet away. Skill, and a copy of Soda-Pop Rockets. ?Author and engineer Pau
A Selection of the Scientific American Book Club?Want to add more excitement to your life??This daring combination of science, history, and DIY projects will show you how. Written for smart risk taker
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One of music’s true global superstars and most admired figures, Elton John has sold an estimated 200 million albums worldwide to date, and continues to appear regularly in the singles charts, t
The past is brought to life in this fascinating new reference that highlights some of the most seminaldocuments in American history, including the Declaration of Independence, Washington’
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From spectacular clothing and masks to pottery and music of Ghana and West Africa, thisguide inspires children to try theseelaborate yet easy-to-make crafts for themselves. A great way to
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This classic bestselling novel about a man who encounters a woman whose power to destroy is?as strong as her power to love evokes Hemingway in its naturalistic portrayal of elemental forces?in both?na
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What do all these people have in common: the first man to die in the American Revolution, a onetime chief of the Crow Nation, the inventors of peanut butter and the portable X-ray machine, and the fi
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George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again—to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as
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This fresh collection of more than 20 science projects—from hydrogen fuel cells to computer-controlled radio transmitters—is perfect for the tireless tinkerer. Innovative activities inclu
Providing guidance for parents who want their children to enjoy learning to play a musical instrument, this resource teaches parents the best ways to encourage children's musical talents. Key guidanc
Everyone wants to rule the world, but only a precious few have the skills to create an ironclad plan of attack. Simple, direct, and delightfully unprincipled, this guide contains tales of global power
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Fully revised to conform to the 2004 NCLEX Test Plan, this study guide and test includes “hot spot,” fill-in-the-blank, and select-all-that-apply questions to reflect the new test format.
Drawing on the natural folk art tendencies of children, who love to collect buttons, bottle caps, shells, and Popsicle sticks to create beautiful, imperfect art, this activity guide teaches kids abou
Fully revised to conform to the 2003 NCLEX Test Plan, this study guide and test includes ?hot spot,” fill-in-the-blank, and check-the-box questions to reflect the new test format with 10 written pract
"This hilariously uplifting memoir follows an Arab American woman's merry life as she shimmies her way from getting dumped by her tattoo-artist boyfriend to coming to grips with being single, ample,
