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Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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Daily Rituals

How Artists Work

by Mason Currey ...

More than 150 inspired—and inspiring—novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians on how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do.Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited ... Read more

$9.99 USD

More than 150 inspired—and inspiring—novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians on how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do.Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, “time is short, my strength is limited
... Read more
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Read more

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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to
... Read more
How to Invent Everything

A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler

by Ryan North ...

An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br... ... Read more

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An NPR Best Book of 2018"How to Invent Everything is such a cool book. It's essential reading for anyone who needs to duplicate an industrial civilization quickly." --Randall Munroe, xkcd creator and New York Times-bestselling author of What If?The only book you need if you're going back in timeWhat would you do if a time machine hurled you thousands of years into the past. . . and then br...
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Roget's Thesaurus of Words for Intellectuals

Synonyms, Antonyms, and Related Terms Every Smart Person Should Know How to Use

by David Olsen, Michelle Bevilacqua, Justin Cord Hayes ...

Have you struggled for just the right phrase when grappling with a class assignment? Crafting an office memo, do you want greater clarity and concision? Pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, haven't you ever thought, There has to be a better word for this? Now there is.Under the time-tested and respected banner of Roget's Thesaurus, here is an array of words and their definitions organized by ... Read more

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Have you struggled for just the right phrase when grappling with a class assignment? Crafting an office memo, do you want greater clarity and concision? Pounding away at a last-minute blog entry, haven't you ever thought, There has to be a better word for this? Now there is.Under the time-tested and respected banner of Roget's Thesaurus, here is an array of words and their definitions organized by
... Read more
Peace

A Very Short Introduction

by Oliver P. Richmond ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The concept of peace has always attracted radical thought, action, and practices. It has been taken to mean merely an absence of overt violence or war, but in the contemporary era it is often used interchangeably with 'peacemaking', 'peacebuilding', 'conflict resolution', and 'statebuilding'. The modern concept of peace has therefore broadened ... Read more

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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The concept of peace has always attracted radical thought, action, and practices. It has been taken to mean merely an absence of overt violence or war, but in the contemporary era it is often used interchangeably with 'peacemaking', 'peacebuilding', 'conflict resolution', and 'statebuilding'. The modern concept of peace has therefore broadened
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Unsettling Empathy

Working with Groups in Conflict

by Björn Krondorfer ...

Series series Peace and Security in the 21st Century
This book is an in-depth reflection and analysis on why and how unsettling empathy is a crucial component in reconciliatory processes. Located at the intersection of memory studies, reconciliation studies, and trauma studies, the book is at its core transdisciplinary, presenting a fresh perspective on how to conceive of concepts and practices when working with groups in conflict.The book ... Read more

$29.99 USD

This book is an in-depth reflection and analysis on why and how unsettling empathy is a crucial component in reconciliatory processes. Located at the intersection of memory studies, reconciliation studies, and trauma studies, the book is at its core transdisciplinary, presenting a fresh perspective on how to conceive of concepts and practices when working with groups in conflict.The book
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The Organization of Information

by Daniel N. Joudrey ...

Series series Library and Information Science Text Series
Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Organizing information is at the heart of the information professions, and the fifth edition of The Organization of Information is a key resource for anyone seeking up-to-date guidance.For millennia, information organization has been central to the functioning of libraries and other information institutions. The fifth edition of The Organization of Information provides a timely, detailed
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A Queer Inheritance

Alternative Histories in the National Trust

by Michael Hall ...

'A revelatory masterpiece, a true alternative history of our times' -Simon Jenkins, former Chair of the National Trust'Thoroughly researched and elegantly written' - Peter Parker, TLSLGBTQ+ histories and identities come out of the National Trust's properties in these touching, poignant and revealing stories.National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but ... Read more

$20.99 USD

'A revelatory masterpiece, a true alternative history of our times' -Simon Jenkins, former Chair of the National Trust'Thoroughly researched and elegantly written' - Peter Parker, TLSLGBTQ+ histories and identities come out of the National Trust's properties in these touching, poignant and revealing stories.National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but
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Interior Castle (The Mansions)

by St. Teresa of Avila, Wyatt North ...

This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite ... Read more

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This book comes complete with a Touch-or-Click Table of Contents, divided by each section.Saint Teresa of Ávila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, baptized as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic saint, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite
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The Word Museum

The Most Remarkable English Words Ever Forgotten

by Jeffrey Kacirk ...

ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSYAs the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period ... Read more

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ENTER A GALLERY OF WIT AND WHIMSYAs the largest and most dynamic collection of words ever assembled, the English language continues to expand. But as hundreds of new words are added annually, older ones are sacrificed. Now from the author of Forgotten English comes a collection of fascinating archaic words and phrases, providing an enticing glimpse into the past. With beguiling period
... Read more
Your Turn to Host

A Guide to Great Parties and Gatherings

by Amber Mayfield Hewett ...

From expert event planner Amber Mayfield Hewettt comes an inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connectedWelcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone—everyone!—can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes ... Read more

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From expert event planner Amber Mayfield Hewettt comes an inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connectedWelcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone—everyone!—can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes
... Read more
An Introduction to C. S. Peirce

Philosopher, Semiotician, and Ecstatic Naturalist

by Robert S. Corrington ...

Corrington achieves the most judicious presentation of Peirce's philosophy made so far, an ideal introduction for the beginning student and 'balancer' for Peirce sophisticates. -John Deely, Loras College ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Corrington achieves the most judicious presentation of Peirce's philosophy made so far, an ideal introduction for the beginning student and 'balancer' for Peirce sophisticates. -John Deely, Loras College
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The Storm of War

A New History of the Second World War

by Andrew Roberts ...

“Gripping. . . . splendid history. A brilliantly clear and accessible account of the war in all its theaters. Roberts’s prose is unerringly precise and strikingly vivid. It is hard to imagine a better-told military history of World War II.” –New York Times Book ReviewAndrew Roberts's acclaimed new history has been hailed as the finest single-volume account of this epic conflict. From the western ... Read more

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“Gripping. . . . splendid history. A brilliantly clear and accessible account of the war in all its theaters. Roberts’s prose is unerringly precise and strikingly vivid. It is hard to imagine a better-told military history of World War II.” –New York Times Book ReviewAndrew Roberts's acclaimed new history has been hailed as the finest single-volume account of this epic conflict. From the western
... Read more
Having People Over

A Modern Guide to Planning, Throwing, and Attending Every Type of Party

by Chelsea Fagan ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering.In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life.In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and ... Read more

$13.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Become the perfect host and learn how to foster community as an adult with this modern guide to hosting every type of gathering.In a world that often feels disconnected and transactional, there's nothing more radically hospitable than welcoming people into your space, your table, and your life.In this accessible, inviting book on hosting and entertaining, author, CEO, and
... Read more
Choosing Your Battles

Inspiration and Wisdom from a Navy SEAL on How to Win Your Battles and Ensure a Positive Outcome

by Don Mann, Kraig Becker ...

Wisdom and Inspiration to Help You Overcome Your Doubts from a New York Times Bestselling AuthorA former Navy SEAL and current motivational speaker, Don Mann specializes in helping others achieve success in every aspect of life—personal and professional—by using techniques employed by Navy SEALs. In Choosing Your Battles, Mann zeroes in on finding ways to choose which battles are worth fighting, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Wisdom and Inspiration to Help You Overcome Your Doubts from a New York Times Bestselling AuthorA former Navy SEAL and current motivational speaker, Don Mann specializes in helping others achieve success in every aspect of life—personal and professional—by using techniques employed by Navy SEALs. In Choosing Your Battles, Mann zeroes in on finding ways to choose which battles are worth fighting,
... Read more
Librarian's Guide to Online Searching

Cultivating Database Skills for Research and Instruction

by Christopher C. Brown ...

Updates the premier textbook for students and librarians needing to know the landscape of current databases and how to search them.Librarians need to know of existing databases, and they must be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users. This practical guide introduces librarians to a broad spectrum of fee-based and freely available databases and explains how to teach them ... Read more

$55.99 USD

Updates the premier textbook for students and librarians needing to know the landscape of current databases and how to search them.Librarians need to know of existing databases, and they must be able to teach search capabilities and strategies to library users. This practical guide introduces librarians to a broad spectrum of fee-based and freely available databases and explains how to teach them
... Read more
Cribsheet

A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster ...

Series Book 2 - The ParentData Series
**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting.“Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times**“The book is jampacked with information, but it’s also a delightful read because Oster is such a good
... Read more
Uregelmessige verb i norsk

Norwegian Irregular Verbs – Norwegische unregelmäßige Verben

by Eldrid Hågård Aas ...

Heter det «Jeg synes grammatikk er moro» eller «Jeg syns grammatikk er moro», eller kan man skrive begge deler? Hva er forskjellen mellom «hang» og «hengte»? Finn svar på dette og mye mer i denne samlingen av alle uregelmessige verb i norsk (bokmål)! Boka inneholder informasjon om blant annet bøyning, betydning og bruk av verbene. Do «sette» and «fortsette» inflect the same way? Has the verb ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Heter det «Jeg synes grammatikk er moro» eller «Jeg syns grammatikk er moro», eller kan man skrive begge deler? Hva er forskjellen mellom «hang» og «hengte»? Finn svar på dette og mye mer i denne samlingen av alle uregelmessige verb i norsk (bokmål)! Boka inneholder informasjon om blant annet bøyning, betydning og bruk av verbene. Do «sette» and «fortsette» inflect the same way? Has the verb
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Rogerson's Book of Numbers

The Culture of Numbers—from 1,001 Nights to the Seven Wonders of the World

by Barnaby Rogerson ...

THE STORIES BEHIND OUR ICONIC NUMBERSRogerson's Book of Numbers is based on a numerical array of virtues, spiritual attributes, gods, devils, sacred cities, powers, calendars, heroes, saints, icons, and cultural symbols.It provides a dazzling mass of information for those intrigued by the many roles numbers play in folklore and popular culture, in music and poetry, and in the many religions, ... Read more

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THE STORIES BEHIND OUR ICONIC NUMBERSRogerson's Book of Numbers is based on a numerical array of virtues, spiritual attributes, gods, devils, sacred cities, powers, calendars, heroes, saints, icons, and cultural symbols.It provides a dazzling mass of information for those intrigued by the many roles numbers play in folklore and popular culture, in music and poetry, and in the many religions,
... Read more
The Quakers in America

by Thomas Hamm ...

Series series Columbia Contemporary American Religion Series
The Quakers in America is a multifaceted history of the Religious Society of Friends and a fascinating study of its culture and controversies today. Lively vignettes of Conservative, Evangelical, Friends General Conference, and Friends United meetings illuminate basic Quaker theology and reflect the group's diversity while also highlighting the fundamental unity within the religion. Quaker culture ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The Quakers in America is a multifaceted history of the Religious Society of Friends and a fascinating study of its culture and controversies today. Lively vignettes of Conservative, Evangelical, Friends General Conference, and Friends United meetings illuminate basic Quaker theology and reflect the group's diversity while also highlighting the fundamental unity within the religion. Quaker culture
... Read more
Will Holding in a Fart Make You Explode

Quirky Questions and Intriguing Answers for Teens

by Lauren Clearwell ...

Will Holding in a Fart Make You Explode?Quirky Questions & Intriguing Answers for TeensNeed a quick laugh and a cool fact while you’re on the throne? Will Holding in a Fart Make You Explode? is the ultimate bathroom-reading trivia book—packed with fun and interesting questions that will turn any toilet break into a mini science lesson.What’s inside?</strong... ... Read more

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Will Holding in a Fart Make You Explode?Quirky Questions & Intriguing Answers for TeensNeed a quick laugh and a cool fact while you’re on the throne? Will Holding in a Fart Make You Explode? is the ultimate bathroom-reading trivia book—packed with fun and interesting questions that will turn any toilet break into a mini science lesson.What’s inside?</strong...
... Read more
Trucker

by Merlin Sprague ...

When out on the road and you pass a semi, do you think about the trucker behind the wheel? What is it like up there - to drive one of those things, mile after mile? Is the rig comfortable, or is it a kidney-buster like the old ones? Where do truckers stop to eat, and what's the food like? Where do they sleep? What's their family life like? What in the world possesses truckers to truck in the first ... Read more

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When out on the road and you pass a semi, do you think about the trucker behind the wheel? What is it like up there - to drive one of those things, mile after mile? Is the rig comfortable, or is it a kidney-buster like the old ones? Where do truckers stop to eat, and what's the food like? Where do they sleep? What's their family life like? What in the world possesses truckers to truck in the first
... Read more
The NES Encyclopedia

Every Game Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System

by Chris Scullion ...

A comprehensive, colorful guide to every game ever released on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System.One of the most iconic video game systems, the NES is credited with saving the American video games industry in the early 1980s.The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A comprehensive, colorful guide to every game ever released on the classic Nintendo Entertainment System.One of the most iconic video game systems, the NES is credited with saving the American video games industry in the early 1980s.The NES Encyclopedia is the first ever complete reference guide to every game released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo's first industry-defining video
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