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"In this magisterial history of the continent, Kathleen DuVal traces the power of Native nations from the rise of ancient cities more than 1000 years ago to the present. She reframes North American history, noting significantly that Indigenous civilizations did not come to a halt when a few wandering explorers or hungry settlers arrived, even when the strangers came well-armed. A millennium ago, North American cities rivaled urban centers around the...
2) Bats
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Publisher
Sequoia Kids Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Ever wondered how dangerous bats really are to humans? Or whether vampire bats actually drink blood? Or how a mother bat recognizes her baby out of thousands of other roosting pups? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
One Signal Publishers/Atria
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"Utilizing her linguistic insights and sociological explorations, the best-selling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult delves into the cognitive biases that run rampant in our brains, including "magical thinking," offering a prevailing message of hope, empathy and forgiveness for our anxiety-riddled human selves."--
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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The ultimate guide to cats and kittens features beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds as well as offers information on the science and history of house cats; the prominence of cats in art, literature and superstition; feline biology and cat care.
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Mayo Clinic Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"The Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach is a groundbreaking program in book form, for parents of children and adolescents with anxiety disorders or obsessive compulsive disorder. When children have anxiety disorders they are very afraid, nervous, or worried about typical daily experiences that would not bother most children their age. For some kids with OCD, rather than feeling nervous or worried, they feel "grossed-out" by things or feel the need to make...
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Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
An investigative researcher discusses how the optimism of the a lifesaving technique invented in the 1950s that made kidney failure manageable and not a death sentence has proliferated into a dystopia of skyrocketing costs and worsening care.
7) Airplanes
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Series
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Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Fly! Learn how airplanes get the job done through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!
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Publisher
Zondervan Reflective
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This expanded anniversary edition includes updates and expansions of existing tactics, as well as the addition of an all-new tactic and a chapter on Mini Tactics filled with simple maneuvers to aid in discussions. In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. In Tactics, 10th Anniversary Edition, Gregory...
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Publisher
One Signal Publishers, Atria
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"A veteran journalist embarks on a poignant American odyssey, tracing the human toll of climate change that is no longer just a warming future, guiding readers across our current wildfire-ravaged landscapes, hurricane-battered coasts and vanishing ecosystems."--
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The Economist
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"The first quarter of the new century has seen developments in technology, monetary policy, and the management of large companies that have transformed personal savings and investment around the world. Love it, loathe it, or just not interested in it, this innovation has changed not only the nature of money, but our understanding of what it means to invest--whether we want to safeguard our pensions, experiment with personal trading platforms, or simply...
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Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"With a growing population comes a growing need for innovative, sustainable housing. Together by Design explores the architectural and social benefits of communal living and shared spaces. Whether it's families in a multigenerational home, millennials sharing rent, or older singles seeking companionship, cohousing and other types of intentional communities offer economic, social, and environmental advantages for all demographics. Collective housing...
12) The poetry book
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Introducing 90 of the world's greatest poetic works, from the epics of the ancient world through Japanese haikus and Renaissance sonnets to modernist masterpieces, this accessible guide sets each work in its historical, social, cultural and literary context."--
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Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Kick-start your creativity and create a masterpiece with step-by-step workshops and advice from professional artists."--
"Aprende a dibujar paisajes, retratos, bodegones y otros temas con lápiz, carboncillo, tinta y pastel. Domina más de 80 técnicas de dibujo con talleres paso a paso y consejos de artistas profesionales. Para principiantes o expertos, descubre todo lo que necesitas saber sobre tonos, colores, texturas, líneas y composición,...
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HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In this thrilling memoir of a life spent exploring the most incredible places on Earth--from the Great African Seaforest to the crocodile lairs of the Okavango Delta--Craig Foster reveals how we can attend to the earthly beauty around us and deepen our love for all living things, whether we make our homes in the country, the city, or anywhere in between. Foster explores his struggles to remain present to life when a disconnection from nature and the...
15) Koalas
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Series
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Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Settle in! The wild world of koalas is waiting for you. This title introduces readers to the habitat, eating and social habits, survival threats, and physical characteristics of koalas.
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Cody Koala, an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The concept of boundaries is important for children to learn early in life. This title explains to readers how to set their own and understand others. A few everyday situations serve as examples of boundaries and pair with colorful images and an infographic."--
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Grounded in evidence-based psychology, this practical parenting book tackles real-world issues head-on as your child edges toward their teenage years, such as handling anger, body consciousness, online safety and self-harm, helping them manage whatever life throws at them.
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Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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"Head, shoulders, knees, and . . . vulvas and vaginas! Young children are curious about all body parts. With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, this guide offers readers the information they need to understand how bodies work. All About Penises is a book that embraces body diversity, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have. Additional guidance for parents...
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