Book Journal |
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Written by 10 well-known authors, this book provides major prize winner listings, dates for global literary festivals, a short guide to running a book group, and suggested titles to read. It is intended for book group member and solitary book enthusiast.
Book Journal
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Comprehensive Structural Integrity |
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Our present culture is highly dependent on structural reliability, if a structure fails in service it can cause annoying little failures through to large, disastrous and highly significant ones. All structures require materials to be matched to engineering design so that they can perform in the way intended for the time period required. This system is the same throughout the world, and although there are a number of standards addressing specific aspects, this is the first reference work in which engineers can find coverage of all aspects of this vital part of design.
Comprehensive Structural Integrity
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Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art |
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Identifies and explains the religious, historical, mythical, literary, and other figures and themes upon which the repertoire of European art is based
Dictionary of Subjects and Symbols in Art
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Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge |
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A tongue-in-cheek tribute to some of humanity's most notorious figures, acts, and creations is culled from the popular magazine and includes such lists as the world's six most extravagant tombs, the five laziest kings, and history's most outrageous hoaxes. Original. 75,000 first printing.
Mental Floss Presents Forbidden Knowledge
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On This Date |
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An affordable new almanac from the creators of 'Chase's Calendar of Events This fun, fact-filled calendar/almanac will fulfill the needs of amateur marketing mavens, freelance writers, and trivia buffs who need to know what happened 'On This Date. This fascinating volume is packed with entries selected from 'Chase's Calendar of Events, including more than 2,000 celebrity birthdays, important dates from history, fixed religious and national holidays, and special days, weeks, and months. Arranged day-by-day, from January 1 through December 31, the entries are American in emphasis and include humorous days (No Housework Day, Stay Home Because You're Well Day) and sponsored days and months (National Honey Month, Great American Smokeout) that aren't found in other day-by-day historical almanacs. Key features include: More than 2,000 entries Contact information for event sponsors, including Web addresses Complete name and subject index Lists of movable religious and national holidays
On This Date
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Santa's Twin |
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In a delightful twist on the traditional Christmas tale, Charlotte and Emily, two courageous young sisters, set out to save Santa from his devilish twin, Bob Claus, who has absconded with Santa's sleigh and has filled his toy bag with all sorts of disgusting items, in this wickedly funny story for readers of all ages. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
Santa's Twin
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Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Psychology |
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This easy-to-understand presentation and explanation of basic principles of psychology uses current popular introductory psychology textbooks as a guideline for updates to this edition, including: new combined chapter on Methodologies and Statistics; new information on the effects of the nervous system; expanded chapter on consciousness; updated theories of emotions; revised chapter on Cognitive Processes; and new material on stress and health psychology.
Schaum's Outline of Introduction to Psychology
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Side by Side: English Grammar Through Guided Conversations |
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Writing, listening, reading, and pronunciation activities fully coordinated with the student books.
Side by Side: English Grammar Through Guided Conversations
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Steve Wright's Book of Factoids |
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Illustrated with a variety of photos and drawings, this book is a collection of hundreds of fun facts. It provides explanations, commentary and anecdotes. It is useful for those seeking knowledge - of the weird kind - and an ideal gift book for Christmas.
Steve Wright's Book of Factoids
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The Emerging Leader: Ways to a Stronger Team |
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Many people who have been very successful throughout their careers suddenly stumble when they assume a leadership position. The knowledge, skills, and work habits that enabled them to succeed in their previous jobs may not apply to leading. Although confident in his own field, the new leader may feel unprepared to handle typical management issues of under-performers, budgets, and departmental strife. Having always been a top performer, the new leader may be frustrated at suddenly having her success depend on the actions of her staff. The Emerging Leader is a valuable primer for the manager who wants to develop effective teamwork. Dean Tjosvold and Mary M. Tjosvold offer an action-oriented, research-based plan for learning to analyze situations, promote cooperation, develop productive relationships, and learn from mistakes - essential for success as a leader. They provide practical on-the-job advice, brief sections on psychology and organizational behavior that explain the theory behind their advice, and an extended workplace example that traces a new manager as he masters his first position as a team leader. Readers will learn how to handle common management hurdles such as budget cuts, terminations, conflict within and among departments, reorganizations, and cooperation with bosses and peers. Whether one is leading office workers, sales representatives, health care workers, lawyers, or any other type of team, The Emerging Leader is a must read for beginning the climb up the corporate ladder.
The Emerging Leader: Ways to a Stronger Team
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