Set against the backdrop of occupied Czechoslovakia and World War II, a former secretary of state paints a vivid portrait of her early life from 1937 to 1948 during which she witnessed the Nazi invasi
Offers suggestions for how to use indoor plants to decorate a room, and provides descriptions of popular houseplant varieties that include each plant's place of origin, maximum height, potting mix, pr
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Best CreatiFes 2012 is a design reference book and atlas, a compendium of international design. Best CeatiFes 2012 is a compilation of the most creative individuals in the international design scene.
It was Sir John A. Macdonald's last campaign. His Conservatives had dominated Canadian politics since Confederation. Their National Policy, which protected Canadian manufacturers from foreign competit
The paintings of Willem van Aelst (1627–1683) are known for their fine finish, innovative compositions, sumptuous subject matter, and rich, jewel-toned palette. Published on the occasion of an unprece
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The author, gathering and translating the teachings of strategy and mind manipulation throughout history, shows readers how to attain a higher level of dominance. Original.
As we emerge from the recession, a generation is searching for practical answers about how to succeed and make positive change in the world. With real-life success stories and practical advice andexer
Retells the story of Rachel Carson, a pioneering environmentalist who wrote and published "Silent Spring," the revolutionary book pointing out the dangerous effects of chemicals on the living world.
The Nikon V1 is the first advanced interchangeable lens mirror less camera in the Nikon 1 product line. It boasts 10 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and innovative features lik
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What better way to introduce your child to new first words than with everyone's favourite puppy - Spot! In this fun early learning book, each slide shows a picture of a familiar object, and by m
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Phonics Intervention Centers provide explicit phonics instruction and targeted skills practice in small-group centers. Early learners, English language learners, and struggling readers will benefit fr
This atlas?is a practical guide for practitioners who perform?interventional procedures with radiographic guidance to alleviate?acute or chronic pain. The author provides an overview of each techniqu
For over fifty years, Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine has been one of the foremost magazines of mystery and suspense. This celebratory anthology features such bestselling writers as Lawrence Block
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The Public Conversations lecture series at Wits University proceeded from three central propositions: that ongoing public deliberation is a powerful vehicle for social change and economic progress, an
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Admirers of Franklin Delano Roosevelt will appreciate this collection of some of his most astute and inspirational sayings, which have proved timeless.Inspiring words from one of America’s most popula
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Dog rescue is one of the largest underground movements in America. It is also one of the least understood. This insider look at the culture of dog rescue begins with Kotler's personal experience worki
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Layering is one of the hottest trends in textile art. Now bestselling author Kim Thittichai shares her expertise on such materials as papers, fabrics, wires, paints, sprays, and more, as well as techn
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Strategically located high above the Euphrates River between Syria and Mesopotamia, the city of Dura-Europos was founded around 300 BCE by one of the Macedonian generals who succeeded Alexander the Gr
Shares facts about historical people, including Charles the Simple of France, that Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt because of his poor eyesight, and Lizzie Borden's acquital.
Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year In this gripping account of the quest for the energy that our world needs, Daniel Yergin continues the riveting story begun
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