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American Cut and Engraved Glass: The Brilliant Period in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Swan, Martha Louise, PUBLISHER: Wallace-Homestead Book Company, This book shines with more than 500 black-and-white photos and descriptions of beautiful glass pieces. You'll follow the evolution of glass styles and designs, learn the motifs, and discover how to build a collection.

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation [With CDROM]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mancuso, Anthony, PUBLISHER: NOLO, The definitive guide for arts groups, educators, social service agencies, environmentalists and anyone who wants to start a nonprofit organization, this book shows step by step how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation in all 50 states. It includes complete instructions for obtaining federal 501 (c)(3) tax exemption and for qualifying for public charity status with the IRS. The fourth edition has been revised to include the most up-to-date tax and legal information, and it includes all the forms for Articles, Bylaws and Minutes, both as tear-outs and on disk.

Playing with Power in Movies, Television, and Video Games:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kinder, Marsha, PUBLISHER: University of California Press, How do children today learn to understand stories? Why do they respond so enthusiastically to home video games and to a myth like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? And how are such fads related to multinational media mergers and the "new world order"? In assessing these questions, Marsha Kinder provides a brilliant new perspective on modern media.

Origins of the Modern Mind: Three Stages in the Evolution of

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Donald, Merlin, PUBLISHER: Harvard University Press, This bold and brilliant book asks the ultimate question of the life sciences: How did the human mind acquire its incomparable power? In seeking the answer, Merlin Donald traces the evolution of human culture and cognition from primitive apes to artificial intelligence, presenting an enterprising and original theory of how the human mind evolved from its presymbolic form.

Adventure in Closeup Photography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ericksenn, Lief / Sincebaugh, Els, PUBLISHER: Amphoto Books, 50 exciting projects designed to teach how to "see" spectacular close-ups all around. Teaches the techniques experts use and how to adapt them to specific equipment. Lots of how-to pictures and clear technical information.

Affluent for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ridlehuber, Ted, PUBLISHER: Charter Financial Publishing Network, From one of America's most respected authorities on wealth management, a refreshingly straight-forward book that explains the 12 issues essential for expanding and protecting a person's net worth. Affluent for Life informs readers how to increase wealth without taking on uncomfortable risk; how to preserve wealth for children; how to give wealth wisely to charity; and the estate at death. This book explains the concepts and strategies essential for any discussion with financial professionals.

The Flowers of Venice: The Art of Creating Flowers and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marchesi, PUBLISHER: Gem Guides Book Company, The most comprehensive guide to Venetian glass beads their beaded techniques. Details the craft of flower making, introduces the history of Venetian glass, and includes all the tools and supplies necessary for each project--with over 400 stunning color photos. Make bouquets, boxes, tassels, and more.

Screen Plays: How 25 Screenplays Made It to a Theater Near

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cohen, David S., PUBLISHER: Harper Paperbacks, Every green-lighted screenplay travels a long and harrowing road from idea to script to celluloid. In this fascinating survey of contemporary film craft, David Cohen of Script and Variety magazines interviews screenwriters from across the board--Oscar winners and novices alike--to explore what sets blockbuster successes apart from downright disasters. Tracing the fortunes of twenty-five films, including Troy, Erin Brockovich, Lost in Translation, and The Aviator, Cohen offers valuable insider access to the back lots and boardrooms, to the studio heads and directors, and to the overcaffeinated screenwriters themselves. Full of critical clues on how to sell a script--and avoid seeing it destroyed before the director calls "Action "--Screen Plays is a book that both the aspiring screenwriter and curious cinephile will find irresistible. Acquista Ora

So, You Want to Write!: How to Get Your Book Out of Your

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: McIndoo, Ann, PUBLISHER: Elevate, "So, You Want to Write' teaches you how to write your book using examples and exercises. Totally interactive, the reader participates in learning how to prepare to write, creates a writer's Identity and their own powerful Writer's Power Tools?. The book offers solutions for procrastination and strategies for dealing with "writer's block." The reader learns how to "Schedule Your Success" and get the book out of their head on to the paper.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bowden, Jonny, PUBLISHER: Fair Winds Press (MA), A complete guide to the healthiest foods you can eat - and how to cook them Why get your nutrients from expensive supplements when you can enjoy delicious, nourishing foods instead? From almonds to yucca, readers will find out what nutrients each of the 150 featured foods contains, what form contains the most nutrients, if it's been recommended to combat any diseases, where to find it, how to prepare it, and how much to eat - plus wonderful recipes using these sometimes obscure foods Indexes by nutrient, by disease, and by food make finding what you need a snap, and the at-a-glance format makes the information as easy to digest as the foods themselves.

10 Steps in Writing the Research Paper

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Markman, Peter T. / Heney, Alison L. / Markman, Roberta H., PUBLISHER: Barron's Educational Series, Updated to conform to today's academic standards and the most recent Internet research sources, this succinct, easy-to-follow guide gives students clear directions for writing papers in virtually all academic subjects. The authors describe how to determine a subject, formulate and outline a provisional thesis, prepare a bibliography, take notes from sources, write a draft, then revise and edit the paper, bringing it to its final form. Added advice includes avoiding plagiarism and making the most of library and Internet resources.

Jane Kurtz and You

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurtz, Jane, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Award-winning author Jane Kurtz spent most of her childhood in East Africa. In "Jane Kurtz and YOU," she writes about animal spotting on the savanna, all-day treks on a treacherous road, and periodic visits to the United States where her fellow students asked, Did you see Tarzan? Each chapter contains a section that focuses on writing traits and the writing process, unlocking the mysteries of how authors come up with interesting ideas, hunt for vivid details, use words with sparkle and pizzazz, craft sentences and paragraphs that have pleasing rhythms, organize in clear and compelling ways, find their writing personality, and revise for big and little changes. Grades K-6. This title features the personal reflections on Kurtz's books for readers in grades K-6; including insight into her life, her path to becoming a successful children's author and the back story behind her books. Kurtz provides many suggestions for ways to think about writing- suggestions for connecting her books to common traits of good writers. Award-winning author Jane Kurtz spent most of her childhood in East Africa. In "Jane Kurtz and YOU," she writes about animal spotting on the savanna, all-day treks to manage thirty-two miles on a treacherous road, periodic visits to the U.S. where her fellow students asked, Did you see Tarzan? Each chapter contains a section that focuses on writing traits and writing process, unlocking the mysteries of how authors come up with interesting ideas, hunt for vivid details, use words with sparkle and pizzaz, craft sentences and paragraphs that have pleasing rhythms, organize in clear and compelling ways, find their writing personality, and revise for big and little changes. The book's many photographs offer fascinating glimpses into the experiences that shaped Jane's picture books and novels for young readers and that nudged her to help start the first free library for children in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. Grades K-6.

Celebrating Holidays ~Gluten-Free~: An Invaluable Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ruckman, Karen E., PUBLISHER: Authorhouse, This book is for anyone who wants to live well without gluten. It is amazing how good the recipes are and how easy they are to make. I hope this cookbook inspires you to be creative and to enjoy your holidays living your best, most healthful life.

The Wish Maker

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sethi, Ali, PUBLISHER: Riverhead Books, A brilliant, enthralling debut novel about a fatherless boy growing up in a family of outspoken women in contemporary Pakistan, "The Wish Maker" is also a tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and indestructible friendship. Zaki Shirazi and his female cousin Samar Api were raised to consider themselves "part of the same litter." In a household run by Zaki's crusading political journalist mother and iron-willed grandmother, it was impossible to imagine a future that could hold anything different for each of them. But when adolescence approaches, the cousins' fates diverge, and Zaki is forced to question the meaning of family, selfhood, and commitment to those he loves most. Chronicling world-changing events that have never been so intimately observed in fiction, and brimming with unmistakable warmth and humor, "The Wish Maker" is the powerful account of a family and an era, a story that shows how, even in the most rapidly shifting circumstances, there are bonds that survive the tugs of convention, time, and history.

Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawthorne, PUBLISHER: Addison Wesley Publishing Company, This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.

The Malice of Fortune

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ennis, Michael, PUBLISHER: McClelland & Stewart, A sweeping, intense historical thriller starring two of the great minds of Renaissance Italy: Niccolo Machiavelli and Leonardo da Vinci. Based on a real historical mystery, and involving serial murder and a gruesome cat and mouse game at the highest levels of the Church -- it was the era of the infamous Borgias -- A Most Beautiful Deception""is a delicious treat for fans of Umberto Eco, Sarah Dunant, and Elizabeth Kostova. This brilliant novel is an epic tale exploring the backdrop of the most controversial work of the Italian Renaissance, The Prince. Here, Niccolo Machiavelli, the great "scientist" of human behaviour becomes, in effect, the first criminal profiler, while his contemporary and sometime colleague, the erratic genius Leonardo da Vinci, brings his observational powers to the increasingly desperate hunt for a brilliant, terrifying serial murderer. Their foil and partner is the exquisite Damiata, scholar and courtesan. All three know their quarry is someone who holds enormous power, both to tear Italy apart, and destroy each of their most beloved dreams. And every thrilling step is based on historical fact.

The Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Berger, Ronald J., PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, This ethnic and racially diverse text traces the growth and development of the juvenile delinquent field, with historical essays and contemporary research that show how a sociological perspective can be insightful, interesting, and relevant. The material has been selected from a wide range of sources using a variety of approaches: from social science surveys to ethnographic and gripping journalistic accounts that portray the day-to-day life experiences of delinquent youths and the gritty realities of life on the streets. The reader will come away with a thorough understanding of the contributions of sociology to the sutdy of juvenile delinquency, and a firm grounding in the essential issues of the field.

Curious George Makes Pancakes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rey, Margret / Rey, H. A., PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), Every year George and the Man with the Yellow Hat attend the pancake breakfast to benefit the children's hospital. Always curious, George finds his way to the pancake table. After making some of the most interesting pancakes the crowd has ever seen, George gets into even more monkey mischief. Activities include coloring, fun facts, and funny faces pancake recipe.

Write Great Essays and Dissertations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchison, Hazel, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, An invaluable guide for students who want to improve their assessed written work Whether a student is in desperate need of help or just wants advice on improving their writing style, this book will prove useful throughout their academic career and beyond. It explains how to express main arguments clearly, use language to best effect, and get the most out of sources. This guide also covers general study skills, including how to make notes and convert them into usable material, how to reference correctly, and time management skills.

How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle: Tips,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Reynaldo, Amy / Shortz, Will, PUBLISHER: St. Martin's Griffin, "The New York Times" is the gold standard of crossword puzzles. Drawing from the top puzzle constructors in the nation, the "Times" puzzles are considered the cleverest, most engaging and at times, trickiest puzzles of all. This guide will help puzzlers of all skill levels improve and enjoy the "New York Times" crossword. Along with helpful discussions and hints, every puzzle in "How to Conquer the New York Times Crossword Puzzle" is annotated with solving tips and insight from veteran constructors and solver to help you master the nation's #1 puzzle This volume includes: *60 "Times" puzzles from easy Monday to devilish Saturday and giant Sunday, each with helpful tips and clues *Lists of most common crossword words, clues, and ways constructors try to trick you*Step-by-step solving instructions provide readers with instruction on how to tackle puzzles of every difficulty level*How to construct a puzzle: A chapter offers a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making a great crossword *Introduction from puzzle great Will Shortz, crossword editor for "The New York Times"

Up from Slavery: An Autobiography (an African American

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Washington, Booker T., PUBLISHER: Wilder Publications, Up from Slavery is one of the most influential biographies ever written. On one level it is the life story of Booker T. Washington and his rise from slavery to accomplished educator and activist. On another level it the story of how an entire race strove to better itself. Washington makes it clear just how far race relations in America have come, and to some extent, just how much further they have to go. Written with wit and clarity. Acquista Ora

Skates and Rays

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sjonger, Rebecca / Kalman, Bobbie, PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company, Skates and Rays provides children with a fascinating description of two of the most interesting fish species on Earth. Beautiful full-color photographs and concise text help children discover how these animals with skeletons made of cartilage move through water and how they protect themselves from other animals in the oceans. Other topics include - where in oceans skates and rays live - the differences between the bodies of skates and rays - how skates and rays hunt and what they eat Children will be captivated by The Living Ocean, an easy-to-read and informative series covering all aspects of the Earth's oceans. Created by Bobbie Kalman, this beautiful set of books provides a fascinating portrayal of the complex relationships between ocean plants and animals, and their diverse habitats. Clearly written text and astonishing images provide young readers with important insight into the living ocean. Each book includes: - detailed diagrams - simple text - full-color photographs and illustrations - glossary and index

How to Draw Heads and Portraits

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parramon, Jose Maria, PUBLISHER: Watson-Guptill Publications, Presents the anatomy of the head and illustrates in step-by-step demonstrations how to correctly place facial features.

Black Holes

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kidhaven / Nardo, Don, PUBLISHER: KidHaven Press, Imagine an object whose gravity is so powerful that not even light can escape it This volumes explores what are perhaps the most bizarre and frightening entities in the universe -- black holes -- including how they form, how scientists detect them, and how they may affect the ultimate fate of the Earth and the rest of the universe.

Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rubenstein, Jeff / Robinson, Adam, PUBLISHER: Princeton Review, The PSAT is a critical test for high school students warming up for the SAT and hoping to qualify for National Merit Scholarships. The experts at The Princeton Review bring you their proven techniques for improving your PSAT score in "Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT, Edition." This guide includes all the math, critical reading and grammar skills you need to ace the PSAT, as well as 2 full-length practice tests, numerous drills, and explanations for answers to all drill and practice test questions. In "Cracking the PSAT/NMSQT "you'll learn how to think like the test writers and -Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you -Learn the most important PSAT vocabulary words with our "Hit Parade"" -Master strategies that will help you ace the Math, Critical Reading, and Writing sections Plus you'll get a study guide that maps out how to make the most of your study sessions and strategies to avoid common errors.

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