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A remarkable and lavishly illustrated selection of 145 historic hand and desk seals from a significant and previously undocumented private collection. These seals are mainly from Great Britain and oth

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Handwritten Notes is an exciting new series of books and cards founded on handwritten expressions of real and universal sentiments. With beautifully executed artwork and photography, and an eloquentma

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Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step inside Mosco’s Traveling Wonder Show, amenagerie of human curiosities and misfits guaranteed to astound and amaze!But perhaps the strangest act of Mosco’s di

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems with REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, 7th E

Important and provocative, The Undead examines why even with the tools of advanced technology, what we think of as life and death, consciousness and nonconsciousness, is not exactly clear and how this

Left- and right-hand-shaped pages help explain the difference between left and right, describe what right- and left-handedness is, and demonstrate parts of the hand.

Simple text and colorful pictures follow a frisky dachshund and a slightly timid stuffed bear who share fun, friendship and adventure. By the author and illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book First t

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to maintain and troubleshoot today's complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems with REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNOLOGY, 7th E

Artistically designed and artisanally crafted stationery and paper goods are becoming increasingly popular, and this book is a wonderful overview of the best designers, the many techniques, and the mo

The untold story of how a personal struggle between queens and kings, churchmen and explorers split the globe between Spain and Portugal and made the world's oceans a battleground.When Columbus first

Amy Sklansky and Stacey Schuett give young explorers the moon and stars and beyond! The mysteries of the universe and the science of space exploration are perennialy popular subjects, and Out of This

Young children love the responses they get when they stick out their tongues at parents, teachers, schoolmates, and siblings. Now, prepare for giggles and smirks, ooohs and ahhhhs, and uncontrollable

Learn about the world's flags and geography with this informative and fun sticker book, fully revised and updated with the most current information and flag imagery. More than 300 reusable full-color

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This text begins with a review of breeds and classes of horses and basic background on cells, tissues, and organs, functional anatomy of the horse, and biomechanics of movement. Later chapters cover j

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of read

The most celebrated and controversial French novelist of our time now delivers his magnum opus—about art and money, love and friendship and death, fathers and sons. The Map and the Territory is the

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Featuring humor and interesting examples that readers can understand and relate to, Brett W. Pelham and Hart Blanton's informative and comprehensive research methods book is one that users will really

Respected by scholars for its currency, clarity, authority, and rich visual and map program, Latin America and the Caribbean: Lands and Peoples, Fifth Edition, elucidates the commonalities in this hig

Revised and updated throughout, the third edition of Ancient Greece presents the political, social, cultural, and economic history and civilization of ancient Greece in all its complexity and variety.

"Written late in Anita Desai's illustrious career, these three novellas ruminate on art and memory, illusion and disillusion, and the sharp divide between life's expectations and dreams and its realit

From Tijuana Tea and Baked Brownies to Buzzworthy Burgers and sweet salad dressings, this book offers 100 tried and true recipes featuring “organic” ingredients.From Tijuana Tea and Baked Brownies to

Designed for meditation and contemplation, this set of 44 beautiful cards and accompanying book explore in great depth the spiritual and metaphysical qualities of crystals and how to communicate with

With simple text and cartoon artwork, Balloon Toons are the the perfect way to engage and encourage new readers. Award-winning and up-and-coming cartoonists lend their inimitable and illustrative tale

With simple text and cartoon artwork, Balloon Toons are the the perfect way to engage and encourage new readers. Award-winning and up-and-coming cartoonists lend their inimitable and illustrative tale

With simple text and cartoon artwork, Balloon Toons are the the perfect way to engage and encourage new readers. Award-winning and up-and-coming cartoonists lend their inimitable and illustrative tale

A collection of lyrics and commentary by Jarvis Cocker, one of the most original and memorable lyricists and performers. It presents a selection of sixty-six lyrics, with commentary and an introductio

Revealing tutorials and walkthrough will step you through the proper care and feeding of your new family friend. Covers the PC and MAC versions onlyTour every new pet friendly location and discover ea

A visual catalog of the most prominent and sought-after acoustic and electric guitars shares comprehensive details and specs for more than 250 guitars and major manufacturers while citing many of the

Meat is a comprehensive cookbook with great tips and information on processing meat, the different cuts, preparation and storage methods and delicious recipes. Meat will illuminate and educate keen ho

Presents information on all career aspects in the fashion industry, from fashion and accessory design to photography, modeling, retail management, and fashion styling, and provides education and exper

This textbook will help you learn all the skills you need to pass Level 3 and 4 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair courses from City and Guilds, IMI and BTEC, and is also ideal for higher level ASE, AUR a

This manual is a visual quick-reference guide to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). Pocket sized, spiral bound, and laminated, it was created to be carried and used on the floor and in the operating room.The book provides concise instruction on normal and abnormal values, shows the placement and management of the TEE probe, and demonstrates the ASE/SCA 20 view comprehensive TEE examination. Coverage also includes evaluation of myocardial ischemia and assessment of the mitral and aortic valves.

Featuring sample questions in every chapter and two complete practice exams, this test preparation guide provides content review and refreshers on the application and analysis of nursing skills and kn