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Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Language
English
Description
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
In The Things that Nobody Knows, William Hartston takes us on a guided tour of 501 gaps in our knowledge of cosmology, mathematics, animal behaviour, medical science, music, art, language and literature. As well as explaining our ignorance of the answers to such questions as 'What is Dark Energy?', Is colour a product of the mind?', 'Was there ever a real Pope Joan?' and 'Who destroyed the nose of the sphinx?', he considers the likelihood of light...
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Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
Collects photographs, memories, and quotes from the eight Harry Potter films featuring Albus Dumbledore, looking the moments that made him a great wizard and Hogwarts headmaster, and how he guided Harry in his adventures.
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Series
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English
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Presents advice on how to gain personal freedom by following the wisdom of the Toltecs.
"In 'The Four Agreements', don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, 'The Four Agreements' offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love."-- taken from back cover.
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A visual celebration of the magic and wonder of nature at night"--
"Artist Katie Daisy explores the mystery and magic of the nighttime. Join her on a journey from dusk to dawn, complete with quotes, poems, meditations, field guides to different nocturnal flora and fauna, and charts that map out the cosmos. From night-blooming flowers to cozy campfires, from moon baths to meteor showers, Katie Daisy's lush illustrations capture the beauty that comes...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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Description
"Tiny Beautiful Things" brings the best of Cheryl Strayed's published and never-before-published online columns in one place and includes a new introduction by Steve Almond. Life can be hard, life can be great. For years, the anonymous author of Dear Sugar was the one to turn to for advice. Now, the best of Cheryl Strayed's online columns are collected in one place for you to enjoy-- and learn from.
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Language
English
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A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin--How to Be a Wildflower is the book to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. A recipe for strawberry rhubarb pie, a prompt to hike by the light...
Publisher
Earth Aware Editions
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Explore the majesty of the National Parks through the eyes of contemporary artists"--
Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world's foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. Each poster is a contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks.
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