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Charles John Huffam Dickens (1812-1870), also known as "Boz", was the foremost English novelist of the Victorian era, as well as a vigorous social campaigner. Considered one of the English language's greatest writers, he was acclaimed for his rich storytelling and memorable characters, and achieved massive worldwide popularity in his lifetime. The popularity of his novels and short stories has meant that not one has ever gone out of print. Dickens...
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Stiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem. For two thousand years, cadavers-some willingly, some unwittingly-have been involved in science's boldest strides and weirdest undertakings. In this fascinating account, Mary Roach visits the good deeds of cadavers over the centuries and tells the engrossing story of our bodies when we are no longer with them.
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Washington Curiosities is your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things Washington State has to offer. Travel writer Harriet Baskas has combed Washington for one-of-a-kind gems that make her home state truly unique.
Whether you were born and raised in Washington or are a recent transplant, Baskas's home-grown humor will have you laughing out loud as she introduces you to the neighbors you never knew you...
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Discover Alabama's curious underside with this oddly entertaining little guide! Travelers with a taste for the bizarre, tacky, and hilarious can visit the Coon Dog Cemetery, learn about the cattle-mutilation mystery, view the world's largest boll weevil, and sip Kudzu Tea. Only a true Southerner could capture the essence of these and other authentic Alabama phenomena, and Andy Duncan does his home state proud.
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Curiosity Quest volume 30
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Did you know that Americans use approximately 2,500,000 plastic bottles every hour! Join Joel on this episode to find out how we can help our planet by recycling these plastic bottles.
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Curiosity Quest volume 12
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Ever wonder what happens to all the rotton food at the supermarket? Tune into this Curiosity Quest as Joel makes a stink.
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Curiosity Quest volume 14
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Did you know that every month, we throw out enough glass bottles and jars to fill a giant skyscraper? Tune into this Curiosity Quest to find out how glass bottles are recycled.
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Curiosity Quest volume 2
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Did you know that making aluminum cans from used cans takes 95% less energy? Watch as Joel explores the many uses for recycled aluminum cans.
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Curiosity Quest volume 7
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Ever wonder what happens to a home after it is demolished? Join Joel on this episode to find out how 95% of a home can be recycled, including the interior!
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Curiosity Quest volume 37
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Did you know that the U.S. is the #1 trash producing country in the world! Join Joel on this Curiosity Quest to learn what happens to all the trash that doesn't get recycled.
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Curiosity Quest volume 26
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By now, we should all be aware that paper is recyclable. Join Joel as he journeys afar to learn what types of products can be made from recycled paper.
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Curiosity Quest volume 9
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Did you know that computer monitors contain lead that is harmful to our environment? Join Joel as he explores the process of recycling used electronics.
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Curiosity Quest volume 50
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Did you know that approximately 1 billion trees-worth of paper are thrown away each year in the U.S? Tune into this Curiosity Quest to learn how we can recycle wood.
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Curiosity Quest volume 44
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Did you know that burning rubber from tires pollutes the atmosphere? On this Curiosity Quest, find out other ways we can recycle tires and how we can create cement from recycled rubber!
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Curiosity Quest volume 23
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Did you know that your favorite park bench could have been made out of used milk jugs? Join Joel as he explores the process of recycling milk jugs.
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Curiosity Quest volume 18
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Where does all the grass go after you mow your lawn? Find out on this episode as Joel explores Burrtec's green waste transfer station.
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