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62) M is for music
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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An alphabet book introducing musical terms, from allegro to zarzuela.
Pub. Date
2021
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"Inspired by the wit and wisdom of North America's favorite "Old" friend, the Almanac for Kids features a treasure trove of fun facts, awesome activities, and stellar stories that will keep kids of all ages entertained every day of the year! This new edition is packed with hours of fun guaranteed to fascinate young readers, such as why Pluto was demoted and the first person allergic to the Moon; what your nose knows and why blood is red (and some...
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[2021]
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"Most books on the Roman Empire deal with famous figures or events, but Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants focuses on things that seldom appear in history books: myths and magic, barbers and birth control, fine wine and the daily grind. This book, based on questions Roman historian Garrett Ryan, PhD, gets asked most often on Quora and the popular Reddit forum AskHistorians, reveals the nitty gritty details on how Romans and Greeks lived...
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2002.
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A high-altitude alligator farm. A UFO watchtower. A monument to a headless chicken. While other travel guides tell you about tackling Pikes Peak, skiing the back bowls, or rafting down the Arkansas River, this quirky regional resource offers unusual travel destinations and little-known historical tidbits. Imagine regaling coworkers with unique Rocky Mountain adventures, like spending an evening at a drive-in movie . . . in a queen-sized bed, or visiting...
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For fans of TLC's Long Island Medium and anyone interested in the big questions of life, death, and finding out what's important in between, New York Times bestselling author and medium Theresa Caputo shares the insights and lessons she's learned through her exceptional gift of communicating with the dead. In her first book, There's More to Life Than This, Theresa shared how she discovered her gift and her many encounters with Spirit. Now, in You...
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Pub. Date
[2003]
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In this book, Lynn Grabhorn has, above all, a message of hope. In Grabhorn's trademark down-to-earth style, she shows how we--each of us--can choose to embrace the positive in such a way that the negative loses all power over us. Forever. This powerful message, if heeded, will change the course of human history for the better.
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2010.
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Going beyond horoscopes, Human Design posits that everyone is born with an individuality as unique as a fingerprint. The detailed personality readings Human Design provides empower people to make decisions, choose professions, and create relationships with ease and success because they are no longer struggling against innate strengths and weaknesses. They are instead tapping into their personal power and destiny. Understanding these readings allows...
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This updated guide covers the latest hockey moves on and off the ice. In these pages, packed with illustrations and play-by-play descriptions, diagrams, and photos of some of the NHL's greatest players, former New York Ranger goalie John Davidson offers you plays only the pros know, plus tips for playing hockey at any level.
73) National geographic almanac 2020: trending topics, big ideas in science, photos, maps, facts & more
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
"The latest dynamic annual for the 21st century, featuring high-energy pages packed with facts, photos, infographics, time lines, and maps that capture today's world. Perfect for ages 12 to 112. An almanac like no other, this book offers everything you need to know about the world in 2020 -from science and nature to history, world cultures, and the environment. Filled with exquisite National Geographic photography, informative infographics, illustrated...
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Pub. Date
[2023]
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Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, for an irreverent debut that answers all sorts of scientific questions-from the age-old to the ridiculous to the sublime-posed by her fans around the world.
There Are (No) Stupid Questions … in Science was born from Leah's popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, wherein her avid followers, from all around the world, suggest topics to be explained within sixty seconds.
In...
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
Discover Earth's strangest natural wonders, animals, festivals, ancient architecture, news, and more in this annual compendium of everything Weird But True! fans love ... and then some. Readers will journey across the seven continents, dive into the ocean, and even blast off into space to discover a whole wide world of weird. From volcano-surfing in Nicaragua to a beach in Japan where the "sand" is shaped like stars to extreme ironing competitions...
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Conversations with God volume 5
Pub. Date
2000.
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In 1992, Neale Donald Walsch--depressed, in poor health, unhappy with his life - wrote an angry letter to God. His frustrated questions - What does it take to make life work? What have I done to deserve a life of such continuing struggle? - poured out onto a yellow legal pad. Before he was through, his pen stayed suspended over the paper, and a reply was whispered into his mind by a voiceless voice: 'Do you really want an answer to all these questions,...
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The perfect encyclopedia for any information-hungry kid who wants to boost their general knowledge, this pocket-sized book is packed full of facts. From earthquakes to Marco Polo, magnets to how the brain works, this fully updated 600-page book of knowledge covers just about every topic that a curious child will want to learn about. The perfect resource for school-aged children, this book will be a reference point for years' worth of homework, research,...
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2022.
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"In this quirky and endlessly surprising book, scientist and award-winning YouTuber Dr. Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim tells us about the amazing science behind everyday things (like drinking water) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel and baby dinosaurs). Come along for the ride of a lifetime! Chemistry for Breakfast turns the ordinary into extraordinary, explaining everything from heat conduction to expiration dates, with a side of states-of-matter...