A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations–and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

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Oct 242013
 

A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations–and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations--and How You Can Find Them in the Sky

Children eight and up will enjoy this conversational but information-packed introduction to astronomy and stargazing, which includes the achievements of the great scientists, the history of space exploration, the story of our solar system, the myths behind the constellations, and how to navigate the night sky. Whimsical color illustrations on every page and handy definitions and sidebars help engage younger readers and develop their interest. The special star wheel helps locate stars and planets

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DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

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Aug 122013
 

DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

DK Art School: An Introduction to Acrylics

The DK Art School series provides all the fundamental techniques both adult and juvenile artists need. At the heart of each book are twelve projects that explore the methods of the great masters. Each specially commissioned painting is broken down in step-by-step color photos that show every stage of its creation. Lists of materials, subjects, and techniques complete each volume. 300 color photos.

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The Modernist Novel: A Critical Introduction

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Aug 082013
 

The Modernist Novel: A Critical Introduction

The Modernist Novel: A Critical Introduction

Leading scholar Stephen Kern offers a probing analysis of the modernist novel, encompassing American, British and European works. Organized thematically, the book offers a comprehensive analysis of the stunningly original formal innovations in novels by Conrad, Joyce, Woolf, Proust, Gide, Faulkner, Dos Passos, Kafka, Musil and others. Kern contextualizes and explains how formal innovations captured the dynamic history of the period, reconstructed as ten master narratives. He also draws briefly o

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Politics: A Very Short Introduction

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Jul 272013
 

Politics: A Very Short Introduction

Politics: A Very Short Introduction

In this provocative but balanced essay, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. He prompts us to consider why political systems evolve, how politics offers both power and order in our society, whether democracy is always a good thing, and what future politics may have in the twenty-first century.In this provocative but balanced essay, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth centur

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Fibers An Introduction

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Jul 232013
 

Fibers An Introduction

Fibers An Introduction

How often is the consumer confronted with the question: “What shall I buy? On what basis should I select?” She knows that if the merchandise performs satisfactorily, then the purchase will have been a wise one. Similarly, if the article provides her and her family lasting satisfaction, she will have proved herself an economically efficient individual.

Consumer buying of textile fabrics entails continual decision-making. Scarcely a day goes by that some sort of decision on selectio

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Greek Sculpture a Collection of Sixteen Pictures, of Greek Marbles, With Introduction and Interpretation (Classic Reprint)

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Jun 232013
 

Greek Sculpture a Collection of Sixteen Pictures, of Greek Marbles, With Introduction and Interpretation (Classic Reprint)

Greek Sculpture a Collection of Sixteen Pictures, of Greek Marbles, With Introduction and Interpretation (Classic Reprint)

Portraiture is illustrated in the statue of Sophocles and the bust of Pericles, genre studies in the Apoxyomenos and Discobolus, bas-relief work in the panel from the Parthenon frieze and theO rpheus andE urydice, and ideal heads and statues in the representations of the divinities. Both the Greek treatment of the nude and the Greek management of drapery have due attention. As classic literature is the best interpreter of Greek sculpture, the text draws freely from sucii original sources as the

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Masters at Arms (Introduction to Military Romance & BDSM Series) (Rescue Me)

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Jun 062013
 

Masters at Arms (Introduction to Military Romance & BDSM Series) (Rescue Me)

Masters at Arms (Introduction to Military Romance & BDSM Series) (Rescue Me)

Masters at Arms is an introduction to the Rescue Me series, which needs to be read first. The book begins the journey of three men, each on a quest for honor, acceptance, and to ease his unspoken pain. Their paths cross at one of the darkest points in their lives. As they try to come to terms with the aftermath of Iraq–forging an unbreakable bond–they band together to start their own BDSM club. But will they ever truly become masters of their own fates? Or would fate become masters of them? (B

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Communication: A Critical/Cultural Introduction

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Jul 312012
 

Communication: A Critical/Cultural Introduction

Communication: A Critical/Cultural Introduction

Designed for hybrid approaches to the course, this exciting new text provides an introduction to communication theory, interpersonal communication, and public communication and culture through the lens of contemporary critical theory.

By situating communication concepts and theories within contemporary and engaging cultural scenes, the book is much more than a survey of ideas—it demonstrates the power of communication in our everyday lives.

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Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started: An Introduction to the Techniques, Ingredients and Recipes of Molecular Gastronomy Reviews

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Feb 182012
 

Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started: An Introduction to the Techniques, Ingredients and Recipes of Molecular Gastronomy

Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started: An Introduction to the Techniques, Ingredients and Recipes of Molecular Gastronomy

Are you interested in molecular gastronomy and modernist cooking but can’t find any accessible information for getting started? Are you looking for an easy to understand introduction to the techniques, ingredients, and recipes of modernist cooking? If you nodded your head “Yes” then this book was written for you!

Modernist cooking is quickly gaining popularity in high end restaurants and working its way into home kitchens. However, there has been very little accessible information about

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Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started

Modernist Cooking Made Easy: Getting Started

Are you interested in molecular gastronomy and modernist cooking but can’t find any accessible information for getting started?

Are you looking for an easy to understand introduction to the techniques, ingredients, and recipes of modernist cooking?

If you nodded your head “Yes” then this book was written for you!

Modernist cooking is quickly gaining popularity in high end restaurants and working its way into home kitchens. However, there has been very littl

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