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Most people have a lucky number. Numerology goes beyond that, giving people an easy way to use personal numbers to enhance their potential and even predict the future. The Numerology Bible is a com
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A practical and inspiring A-Z guide to the world's most popular woods. Many of the world's most beautiful and useful woods are in serious decline due to over-harvesting and environmental degradation.
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A master photographer's guide to capturing the natural landscape -- written for hobbyists and pros. Photographers around the world admire Tim Fitzharris for his creative eye and technical expertise
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Powerful, sleek and designed to hunt and kill other animals, the cougar is a cat, right down to its remarkable sense of balance, retractable claws and single-minded approach to independent living.
We watch bees buzzing from plant to plant in our gardens, yet apart from worrying about being stung, many of us don't give them another thought. But who are these flying insects, and what exactly are
The knowledge and wisdom of 100 happiness professors from around the world. It may be surprising to learn the amount of scientific research conducted on happiness and that there is a World Databas
We watch bees buzzing from plant to plant in our gardens, yet apart from worrying about being stung, many of us don't give them another thought. But who are these flying insects, and what exactly are
Powerful, sleek and designed to hunt and kill other animals, the cougar is a cat, right down to its remarkable sense of balance, retractable claws and single-minded approach to independent living.
The ultimate reference for today's generation of novice and experienced needlecrafters. Firefly's Step-by-Step Encyclopedia of Needlecraft is a complete resource for needlecrafters at all skill le
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How to improve technique and prepare for the ski season. Downhill skiing, especially high alpine and backcountry skiing, is a popular recreational activity in North America. This book is the ideal
A new collection from Sky and Telescope's popular columnist. Sue French's elegant, informative monthly columns in Sky and Telescope magazine have won this astronomy writer a passionate following a
The bible for hockey coaches at all levels of competition. Mike Smith's Hockey Playbook is a practical handbook for coaches seeking to improve their players and better their team-play. The book
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An illustrated field guide to the technology that keeps our cities and towns working. The Spotter's Guide to Urban Engineering is a useful identification tool to the mysteries of how our cities ar
MVP Trophies and Winners tells the story of hockey's three most prestigious individual awards: the Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player of the NHL regular season), the Ted Lindsay Trophy (MVP of the NHL
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Ever more popular, fondant cakes have been featured everywhere, from Martha Stewart Living to TLC's Cake Boss and the Food Network's Ace of Cakes. Fondant cakes are appearing at children's parties
A complete and authoritative illustrated guide to caring for koi for optimum health and beauty. Keeping koi is one of the pinnacles of the art of fish keeping. The magnificent and often expensive
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An introduction to the mandala and practical information on how to use one. Mandalas are symbols of wholeness that reflect the symmetry of natural forms, the cycle of time and the circle of commun
"A wonderful collection of bird superlatives. . . . Fascinating facts and beautiful photographs make this one a winner." -- Library Journal Extreme Birds is a photographic showcase of 150 birds a
This thorough and witty culinary guide demystifies the kitchen and its contents for young adults and anyone who's found themselves in front of a full fridge exclaiming, "There's nothing to eat here!"
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