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Publisher
World Almanac Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"The World Almanac is America's bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2024 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2023 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2017
Description
"From two of the world's top scientists and one of the world's top science writers (all parents), Dirt Is Good is a Q&A-based guide to everything you need to know about kids & germs. "Is it OK for my child to eat dirt?" That's just one of the many questions authors Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight are bombarded with every week from parents all over the world. They've heard everything from "My two-year-old gets constant ear infections. Should I give her...
Publisher
CollinsReference, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"A newly revised and updated 8th edition of the world's bestselling thesaurus, the only thesaurus based on Peter Roget's original reference classic of 1852. This hardcover thumb-indexed edition includes more than 325,000 words and phrases (more than 2,400 of which are new) in 1,075 categories"--
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Series
Survival skills for all ages volume 1
Publisher
Two Crazy Boys Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
There are a lot of books about surviving the apocalypse. In reality, ordinary events like a car breaking down, a broken furnace, a storm or a severe allergic reaction are far more likely to test your survival skills. 26 Basic Life Skills teaches the basic skills other books assume you know including following a recipe, dressing for the weather, food safety, cleaning, basic first aid, and simple sewing. From situational awareness and trusting your...
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What are you looking for? So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian. For Sayuri Komachi is able to sense exactly what each visitor to her library is searching for and provide just the book recommendation to help them find it. A restless retail assistant looks to gain new skills, a mother tries to overcome demotion at work after maternity leave, a conscientious accountant yearns to open an antique store, a recently retired salaryman searches for newfound...
10) Universe
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Series
Description
"Become an eyewitness to outer space and beyond, in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the Universe. Children will be mesmerized by how past, present, and future space exploration has helped our understanding of the Sun, our Solar System, rocky planets, gas giants, and explosive stars. This beautifully illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ gives an insight into far-off galaxies and out-of-this-world objects captured...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
A brand-new, traditional general reference title for kids ages 7-9 that encompasses all that DK is about: age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by detailed images on a variety of topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts.
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Publisher
Writer's Digest Books
Description
"Fully updated and thoroughly revised, Writing Picture Books Revised and Expanded Edition is the go-to resource for writers crafting stories for children ages two to eight. You'll learn the unique set of skills it takes to bring your story to life by using tightly focused text and leaving room for the illustrator to be creative." --
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
Everyone knows flavor is important, right? But what's that secret sauce that turns eating into an unforgettable experience? It's the secret sauce that nobody seems to talk about enough--it's not flavor, it's texture! When flavor meets textures like creamy, chewy, or crunchy, the eating experience evolves into something entirely new and utterly fantastic. Flavor is one thing, but texture is what really makes the experience complete. In Joshua Weissman:...
Author
Publisher
New World Library
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"Jeff Herman’s Guide unmasks nonsense, clears confusion, and unlocks secret doorways to success for new and veteran writers! This highly respected resource is used by publishing insiders everywhere and has been read by millions all over the world. Countless writers have turned to this book to figure out how to decipher the hidden codes to getting published."--
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Pub. Date
[2022]
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Description
Combing anecdotes and hard-won lessons from decades of teaching and writing--and invoking everyone from Hemingway to your third-grade teacher--retired professor Thomas C. Foster guides you through the basics of writing. With How to Write Like a Writer you'll learn how to organize your thoughts, construct first drafts, and (not incidentally) keep you in your chair so that inspiration can come to visit.
20) Helping library users with legal questions: practical advice for research, programming, and outreach
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"Learn how to assist library patrons, including self-represented litigants, through legal research instruction, programming, and outreach"--
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