Roxanne Hellman

Derek Hall

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

Explores the history, origins, and characteristics of vampires and features notable myths and legends from around the world.

Vampire Legends and Myths

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Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Oregon

From Pre-Birth Through the Teen Years

An indispensable guide delivers practical and critical information parents need to know, taking a balanced approach to rearing emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy children. Original.

Baby and Child Care

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

"The Handbook of Denominations has been recognized as an accurate, objective, and comprehensive source of information on denominational groupings in the United States for over half a century. This new edition, offered at the dawn of a new millennium, has been thoroughly revised. However, it maintains the accessibility and readability that have been hallmarks of previous editions." "The eleventh edition presents updated entries on the major Christian denominations in the United States - their historical background, their doctrines or main teachings, and their polity or structure of governance. Included are statistics on the number of churches and church members and information about church-related schools and institutions. The Handbook also treats the major branches of Judaism and Islam that are found in the U.S."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Handbook of Denominations in the United States

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Billy Goodman

Written by both historians and political scientists, this new essay collection explores the sources, style, and quality of Lincoln's leadership. Challenging several popular schools of thought, the contributors show that both Lincoln's character and American democratic culture influenced his leadership style. They present him as a principled leader who sought realistic solutions in extenuating circumstances. Building on the democratic principles of the nation's framers, his vision of equality was consistent with the views of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The portrait that emerges is of an active-flexible president whose culture permitted a magnanimous and prudential political style. Lincoln's leadership encouraged the development of responsible democratic rule.

The volume places Lincoln's leadership in a historical context and within the political perspective of the influences on him and his impact on others. It also examines his leadership style in terms of the factors organization theorists consider essential for effectiveness. The initial chapters focus on the impact others had on Lincoln and how he transformed their ideas into his own political vision. The work then turns to Lincoln's political style during the Civil War and how he influenced others. The final chapter puts Lincoln's political style in the perspective of world leaders of his age. This volume will be of interest to both historians and political scientists.

Animal Homes and Societies

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Manual to help navigate life without making false moves. From birth to basic civilization, common courtesies, table manners, rites of passage, marriage, work and a host of other topics to avoid misbehavior in a variety of situations.#nonfiction #reference

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Texas

An updated edition of the best-selling classic by the popular author of the "Miss Manners" columns and etiquette guides is a new volume of letters, essays, illustrations, and humorous advice on how to navigate the world of civilized behavior. 40,000 first printing.

Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (Freshly Updated)

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#hardcover #labs #dogs #Labrador #handbook #reference

North Carolina

Owners and aficionados alike will enjoy the unique blend of keepsake and reference books in this easy-to-follow, colorfully illustrated series of breed-specific handbooks. Each breed handbook covers every aspect of dog care, including a full profile of each featured breed and information on basic day-to-day care, training, grooming and exercise. Dr. Bruce Fogle, DVM -- veterinary surgeon, columnist, broadcaster and the worldÕs best-selling practicing vet Ð details each breedÕs distinct history, physical traits, and common health problems. Each book is illustrated with color photographs that bring the information to life, making it simple to understand at a glance.

Labrador Retriever ⚠️

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Handbook of Old Pottery and Porcelain Marks 

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50 Experiments for Daring Young Scientists

It’s never been more important to engage a child's scientific curiosity, and Sean Connolly knows just how to do it—with lively, hands-on, seemingly "dangerous" experiments that pop, ooze, crash, and teach! Now, the author of The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science, takes it one step further: He leads kids through the history of science, and then creates amazing yet simple experiments that demonstrate key scientific principles. Tame fire just like a Neanderthal with the Fahrenheit 451 experiment. Round up all your friends and track the spread of "disease" using body glitter with an experiment inspired by Edward Jenner, the vaccination pioneer who's credited with saving more lives than any other person in history. Rediscover the wheel and axle with the ancient Sumerians, and perform an astounding experiment demonstrating the theory of angular momentum. Build a simple telescope—just like Galileo's—and find the four moons he discovered orbiting Jupiter (an act that helped land him in prison). Take a less potentially catastrophic approach to electricity than Ben Franklin did with the Lightning Mouth experiment. Re-create the Hadron Collider in a microwave with marshmallows, calculator, and a ruler—it won't jeopardize Earth with a simulated Big Bang, but will demonstrate the speed of light. And it's tasty! By letting kids stand on the shoulders of Aristotle, Newton, Einstein, the Wright brothers, Marie Curie, Darwin, Watson and Crick, and more, The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science is an uncommonly engaging guide to science, and the great stories of the men and women behind the science.

The Book of Potentially Catastrophic Science

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Brad. Steiger

Michigan

Presents a description of the common characteristics of ghosts, spirits, apparitions, haunted places, and phantoms.

Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places

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Astronomical Facts About Our Planet, Solar System, Galaxy, and Beyond!

Space Junk 

Lots of wear on the cover. Some pages have creases. Initials across pages. All is pictured.

Students edition

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language

Susan Randol

Oklahoma

Easy, Cool Ways to Remember Facts

Just like adults, kids need easy ways to recall stuff-especially now, when they don't even have to remember a phone number because their cell phones remember it for them. And just like the bestselling i before e (except after c) for adults, this book is jammed with easy-to-use tricks for remembering lots of stuff-especially stuff they need to know for school. Through entertaining (and often silly) examples, kids will learn to remember everything they need to know about: The Earth-including fun facts about geography, geology, and the weather- and the sky -revolving around planets, stars, atmosphere, and so on Reading and writing-covering everything from the smallest punctuation mark to the prickliest words to spell to the trickiest grammar to the grandest figure of speech The mysteries of history-from Way Before You Were Born (ancient history) to the most recent American history facts every kid needs to memorize Math and music-a surprising, but logical combination that examines cool ways to remember numbers, times tables, calculations, and musical notations Kids will like learning fun ways to remember stuff and will love getting the good grades that follow.

I Before e (Except after C): the Young Readers Edition

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R. W. Jackson

The Diabolical Dictionary of Modern English (Complete and Unbridled)

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Marianne Taylor

Do you know why we are able to see light and hear sound? What is the Earth made of? How does the body produce energy? And, most important, does any of this matter? In I Used to Know That: Science, Marianne Taylor will answer those questions and more and will tell you why the answers are vital to us and to the scientists working on the cutting edge of scientific research. In this book, you will learn about: Physics-Energy and Electricity: How electricity is generated; how heat moves from one place to another; the relationship between electricity and magnetism Forces: The four fundamental forces; the origins of the universe; the composition and behavior of planets, stars and galaxies; the basic laws of mechanical physics Waves, Radiation and Space: How waves behave and how they affect us; the electromagnetic spectrum; radioactivity Chemistry-The Periodic Table: How to read the table; how atoms work; chemical bonds and reactions Fuels, Air and Pollution: Chemicals, both helpful and dangerous, in the air; crude oil and its useful chemicals; live cycle assessments Metals: The Earth’s structure; metals and alloys; construction materials Organic Chemistry: Natural polymers and their usefulness; nutrition; which chemicals are harmful Biology-Human (and Other) Bodies: The body’s systems-circulatory, skeletal, muscular, nervous, digestive, reproductive, respiratory and sensory Cell Biology: The structure of a cell; how photosynthesis works; what hormones do Evolution and Environment Ecology: The origins of life; how the eukaryotic cell evolved; mutation and natural selection; population, predation and extinction Genetics: what chromosomes are; how you inherit genetic traits; reproduction and cloning I Used to Know That: Science is a necessary read for anyone who wants to understand the modern scientific world and how the general principles of physics, chemistry, and biology affect our everyday lives.

I Used to Know That bundle of 2 

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Wisconsin

220 of History's Most-Regrettable Moments

The Little Book of Big Mistakes

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Illinois

The Big Bear Cub Scout Book 

#nonfiction #hardcover #reference #writing #writers #handbook #guide #art

Kansas

A Creative Approach to Writing and Rewriting Fiction

The author shows how three of his own short stories evolved from journal musings to published versions, with discussions on revising at different stages in the process, cutting and adding, rearranging the plot, and revising after publication

Revision

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The World Book Encyclopedia of Science Vol. 3

Chemistry Today 

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The World Book Encyclopedia of Science Vol. 7

The Human Body

Tennessee

The Origin of Foreign Words Used in English

"English doesn't borrow from other languages. English follows other languages down dark alleys, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar."
-James D. Nicoll

Organized alphabetically for easy reference, A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi" is an accessible lexicon of foreign words and phrases used in English, containing everything from aficionado (Spanish) to zeitgeist (German). Inside you'll find translations, definitions, origins, and a descriptive timeline of each item's evolution. Entries include:
 * #65533; la carte: from the card or of the menu (French)
 * Fiasco: complete failure (Italian)
 * Dungarees: thick cotton cloth/overalls (Hindi)
 * Diaspora: dispersion (Greek)
 * Smorgasbord: bread and butter (Swedish)
 * Cognoscenti: those who know (Italian)
 * Compos mentis: having mastery of one's mind; with it (Latin)

Attractively packaged with black and white illustrations, this whimsical yet authoritative book is a great gift for any etymologically fascinated individual. Use this book to reacquaint yourself with the English language, and you'll be compos mentis in no time.

Certain Je Ne Sais Quoi

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#hardcover #language #reference #English A textbook for composition and writing classes. 

Florida

The most trusted and authoritative name in handbooks, "The Little, Brown Compact Handbook with Exercises" is an easy-to-use reference that will answer any question you may have in grammar, writing, or research. It also includes exercises so you can practice skills. This edition offers the latest information on writing with computers, writing online, analyzing visuals, and researching effectively on the Internet. With clear explanations, a wealth of examples, and quick reference checklists and boxes, "The Little, Brown Compact Handbook" will makes it easy to find what you need and use the information you find. Will answer any question a writer has about grammar, the writing process, or research. The writing process, critical thinking, argumentative writing, style, grammar, mechanics, usage, the research process, how to document sources. Anyone who wants a reliable writing reference book.

ESL Worksheets LB Handbook

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David M. Burn

The Complete Encyclopedia of the Animal World

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Steve R. Ettlinger

New York

With entries for more than 700 items and more than 600 illustrations, this compendium makes sense of the dizzying array of kitchenware available. In an easy-to-use, catalog-style format, the book is divided into sections on preparation items, cooking vessels, beverage and serving items, and kitchen accessories. Includes introductions for many items as well as a discussion of their pros and cons.

The Kitchenware Book

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David Rubel

Delaware

A Handy Daily Cerebral Primer to Fill in the Gaps, Refresh Your Knowledge and Impress Yourself and Other Intellectuals

Class is back in session! The Bedside Baccalaureate is the ultimate miscellany series for smarties: it speaks directly to people’s desire for a better education and eagerness for a fun, no-pressure “college-like” experience. Every volume lets readers enroll in the courses they wish they had taken years ago—or studied more closely than they did. This new collection builds on the knowledge imparted in the first book, with the curriculum ranging from Origins of Human Society and Italian Renaissance Art to Schools of Buddhist Thought and Game Theory. To enhance learning, the back matter contains bibliographies with suggestions for further study. Filled with color illustrations, The Bedside Baccalaureate: Second Semester is an entertaining package for the up-and-coming intellectual.

 

 

 

 

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Roxanne Hellman; Derek Hall

Vampire Legends and Myths

Paul C. Reisser; James C. Dobson (Foreword by)

Baby and Child Care

Frank S. Mead; Samuel S. Hill

Handbook of Denominations in the United States

Billy Goodman

Animal Homes and Societies

Judith Martin

Miss Manners' Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Behavior (Freshly Updated)

Bruce Fogle; Tracy Morgan (Photographer)