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The experts' guide to 100 things everyone should know how to do
By Samantha Ettus. 2004
Tips and pointers from specialists in their fields covering personal and professional situations. Provides advice on the best way to…
apply lipstick, tie a Windsor knot, handle job interviews, make conversation, give and receive compliments, do laundry, be a good houseguest, kiss, and plan and pack for a trip. 2004A continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
By Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's favorite quotes
By Jan Karon. 2001
Collection of favorite quotes and passages that have a special meaning for fictional Father Tim. They are drawn from the…
works of poets, humorists, clerics, philosophers, and others. Companion to A Continual Feast (DB 62403). 2001The college of trivial knowledge
By Robert Nowlan. 1983
More than one hundred tests of trivial knowledge divided into three levels, the B.A., M.S., and Ph.D., reflecting increasing levels…
of difficulty. Subjects include movies, TV, sports, music, literature, theater, history, and artThe Arbor House treasury of Nobel prize winners
By Martin Greenberg, Charles Waugh. 1983
Anthology of thirteen short stories by Nobel laureates in literature. Includes stories by Rudyard Kipling, William Faulkner, William Butler Yeats,…
George Bernard Shaw, Sinclair Lewis, Pearl S. Buck, Ernest Hemingway, John Steinbeck, and others. Some strong languageAstronomy professor identifies common misconceptions about the cosmos. Topics range from false notions regarding distant galaxies to erroneous theories about…
what causes tides and seasons and which planet is the hottest. He emphasizes the origins of incorrect ideas, how to avoid them, and how to change them. 2001Pregnant! what can I do?: a guide for teenagers
By Tania Heller. 2002
Physician provides guidance for teenage women who become pregnant unintentionally. Offers suggestions for getting help, making the right decisions, and…
building a better future. Discusses pros and cons of parenthood, abortion, and adoption, and presents interviews with teens who chose each option. For senior high and older readers. 2002Comprehensive guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining residential water gardens. Includes step-by-step instructions for the novice and experienced gardener on…
incorporating moving water, adding decorative touches, cultivating aquatic plants, introducing fish, and creating a balanced environment. 2003Schott's original miscellany
By Ben Schott. 2002
Unique collection of trivia that covers such topics as the longest word in English, knitting abbreviations, deities of various cultures,…
English monarchs, American diner slang, chat-room acronyms, and the Order of Service for the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Bestseller. 2002Reminiscences by members of "the greatest rock n' roll band in the world," tracing their British roots and rise to…
international fame beginning in the 1960s. Also includes essays by business participants in the Stones' career and fellow performers, including American singer Sheryl Crow. Some strong language. 2003Hysterectomy: exploring your options (A johns Hopkins Press Health Book Ser.)
By Edward E Wallach. 2004
Gynecologists explain the female reproductive organs, problems that can occur, and options for treatment. Describes three types of hysterectomies (involving…
surgical removal of the uterus), benefits and risks of each operation, postoperative issues, and medical alternatives. 2003How to win the Nobel Prize: an unexpected life in science (Jerusalem-Harvard lectures)
By J. Michael Bishop. 2003
Memoir of Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist. Bishop reflects modestly on his journey to success, from his childhood in rural Pennsylvania to…
his studies at Harvard Medical School and the cancer cell research for which he was recognized in 1989. Also provides background on the prize, the field of microbiology, and modern scientific controversies. 2003The Kingfisher geography encyclopedia (Kingfisher Encyclopedias)
By Clive Gifford. 2003
Comprehensive overview of the world's nations. Describes each country's physical geography, climate, people, politics and government, language, religion, currency, recent…
history, and unique characteristics. Also includes information about Earth's formation, its weather systems, and human impact on the planet. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003The lost pet chronicles: adventures of a K-9 cop turned pet detective
By Kat Albrecht. 2004
Former police officer recounts the establishment of a nonprofit pet-finding organization using her detective skills to rescue more than 1,800…
lost animals. Reflects on memorable cases and describes her methods involving behavioral profiling, physical evidence, and, most important, her two special search dogs. 2004Jim Wilson's container gardening: Soils, Plants, Care, and Sites
By Jim Wilson. 2000
Former PBS Victory Garden host advises people who want to explore gardening in pots, troughs, and other vessels. Provides information…
on containers, soil mixtures, and plants, herbs, and vegetables appropriate for various locations and situations. Includes condensed encyclopedia of plants adapted to container gardening. 2000The complete shade gardener
By George Schenk. 2002
Discusses the creation of a shady retreat covering all the basics from determining the site and preparing the soil to…
fending off pests and selecting specific trees, shrubs, groundcovers, ferns, perennials, annuals, and edibles. Expanded 1991 update of 1984 edition with 2002 appendix. 2002100 words almost everyone confuses & misuses (100 Words)
By American Heritage Publishing Company. 2004
This guide to the most troublesome words in the English language clearly explains everyday pitfalls such as the difference between…
"flaunt" and "flout." Examples of proper usage include many quotations from well-known authors. Companion to One Hundred Words Every High School Graduate Should Know (DB 58357, BR 15198). 2004Real U guide to saving and investing (Real U Guides Ser.)
By Mike Kavanagh. 2004
Real U guide to bank accounts & credit cards (Real U Guides Ser.)
By Ilyce R Glink. 2004
Information on opening checking and savings accounts, using a bank's services, obtaining a credit card, and managing credit. Explains debt,…
interest rates, and online banking. For senior high and older readers. 2004100 words every high school freshman should know: the 100 words (100 Words)
By American Heritage Dictionary Editors. 2004
Selected vocabulary organized from A to Z includes straightforward terms and typical items from textbooks for grades 7 and 8.…
Definitions are accompanied by example sentences from familiar authors. Includes a few exercises to build vocabulary. For junior and senior high readers. 2004