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100 science words every college graduate should know: the 100 words
Par American Heritage Dictionary Editors, Houghton Mifflin Company. 2006
Detailed explanations of vocabulary from the fields of astronomy, biology, ecology, physics, and other areas of science and technology. Discusses…
terms such as absolute zero, big bang, fission, nanotube, quantum mechanics, prion, universal time, xerophyte, and more. Includes a pronunciation guide, etymologies, and supplementary notes on fundamental concepts. 2006The book of useless information
Par Noel Botham. 2006
The Useless Information Society, a British group, presents trivia on a variety of subjects including the entertainment industry, the literary…
world, politics, history, sports, and animals. Tidbits include: "a group of goats is called a trip" and "Mick Jagger attended the London School of Economics for two years." 2006Reading the OED: one man, one year, 21,730 pages
Par Ammon Shea. 2008
A self-proclaimed collector of words describes his yearlong reading of the Oxford English Dictionary. He comments on words that he…
believes others would like to know about, such as "sympatetic," which is a companion one walks with, and "onomatomania," which means vexation at having difficulty finding the right word. 2008The longest trip home: a memoir
Par John Grogan. 2008
John Grogan, author of Marley and Me (DB 61561), describes growing up near Detroit as the youngest of four siblings.…
Recounts many experiences, from disappointing his devout Catholic parents by living with his girlfriend to witnessing his father's 2004 death and his mother's mental decline. Strong language. 2008Knit with beads: Stunning shawls & wraps : easy techniques, 15 beautiful designs
Par Scarlet Taylor. 2007
Freelance knitting designer presents step-by-step instructions for incorporating beaded embellishments into stitched-yarn garments to add texture and glamour. Describes novel…
projects for all skill levels, including a tweed poncho, pearl caplet, nautical shrug, argyle wrap, and houndstooth stole. Provides information on blocking and laundering. 2007La ferveur de vivre
Par Jacques Salomé. 2012
" Dans ce livre passionnant et stimulant, Jacques Salomé revisite les questions que nous nous posons chaque jour, avec le…
regard apaisé d'un homme d'expérience. Construire la confiance en soi et lutter contre les sabotages à répétition, apprendre à vivre en couple, gérer les messages positifs ou négatifs que nous recevons, oser renaître chaque jour pour enfin changer, avoir foi en la vie au-delà des chaos annoncés, vieillir sans se presser... Une grande et belle méditation, un livre de sagesse sereine et créative. " -- 4e de couvOn nous appelait les sauvages: souvenirs et espoirs d'un chef héréditaire algonquin
Par Dominique Rankin. 2011
" Né sur les berges de la majestueuse rivière Harricana, en Abitibi, le jeune Dominique Rankin est destiné à succéder…
à son père à titre de chef héréditaire et homme-médecine, mais l'envahissement des territoires autochtones par les Blancs et l'intégration forcée à leur société change radicalement le cours de son existence. Arraché à ses parents et à sa culture, il grandit dans le pensionnat des petits Sauvages avant de retrouver la liberté, son peuple et ses origines. Autrefois grand chef de la nation algonquine, il ouvre aujourd'hui le livre de ses souvenirs,les plus lumineux comme les plus sombres, et offre un vibrant témoignage sur le respect, le pardon et la guérison qui vous fera découvrir un peuple à la tradition millénaire. " -- 4e de couvThe man who made lists: love, death, madness, and the creation of Roget's Thesaurus
Par Joshua C Kendall. 2008
Biography of Englishman Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869), physician, mathematician, inventor, writer, and chess expert. Discusses Roget's family, marriage, and social…
life. Describes Roget's invention of the log-log slide rule, near-capture by Napoleon's army, progressive medical practices, and love of list-making that culminated in his publishing a book of synonyms. 2008A professional organizer presents monthly projects, divided into weekly tasks, to streamline every part of the house. There are also…
instructions for planning a trip, moving, keeping up with correspondence, paying bills, preparing for school, and handling the holidays. Suggests techniques, such as journaling, to stay on track. 2008Don't steal copyrighted stuff!: avoiding plagiarism and illegal Internet downloading
Par Ann Gaines. 2008
Defines plagiarism, copyright, and fair use, specifically applying these legal concepts to students. Discusses research projects, citations, music and software…
downloads, and the permissions process. Provides advice on protecting your own creative work. For junior and senior high readers. 200810 questions science can't answer: a guide to the scientific wilderness (Macmillan Science Ser.)
Par Michael Hanlon. 2007
British science writer focuses on issues that puzzle and intrigue him, including the nature of time, the mystery of reality,…
the obesity epidemic, and paranormal phenomena. He probes the riddle of consciousness in chapters on animal sentience and on the continuity of existence. For senior high and older readers. 2007Quick facts bone metastasis: what you need to know-- now (QuickFACTS?)
Par American Cancer Society. 2008
Concise guide to metastatic cancer in bones--cancer that has spread from a primary site to the bones. Discusses the risk…
factors and causes for the disease as well as prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 2008Writing mysteries: a handbook
Par Sue Grafton. 2002
Tony Hillerman, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and others provide advice on such topics as composing convincing dialog, mastering pacing and…
suspense, developing series characters, depicting violence, and revising and marketing manuscripts. They also cover writing mystery-genre specialties including young adult, medical, legal, historical, and true-crime stories. Some violence. 2002Katz on dogs: a commonsense guide to training and living with dogs
Par Jon Katz. 2005
Believing that the majority of owners do a poor job of training dogs, Katz, the author of Katz on Dogs…
(BR 17621) and New Work of Dogs (BR 14833), describes the techniques he has found to work best. Discusses dog selection and multidog households. 2005Roast chicken and other stories: a recipe book
Par Simon Hopkinson. 2006
Award-winning collection of essays and recipes by British food writer and chef. Hopkinson categorizes dishes by main ingredient--anchovies, asparagus, chicken,…
chocolate, crab, eggs, garlic, lamb, pork, potatoes, rabbit, saffron, spinach, tomatoes, veal, and more--providing for each his culinary philosophies and recipes. Originally published in 1994. 2006100 words to make you sound smart (100 Words)
Par American Heritage Dictionary Editors, Houghton Mifflin Company. 2006
A compilation of words, from "accolade" to "zealous," that can be used to enhance everyday conversation. Provides examples of incorporating…
each selection into daily dialog without sounding pompous or technical. Includes etymological information on changes in usage over time. 2006Quic facts lung cancer: what you need to know--now (QuickFACTS?)
Par American Cancer Society. 2007
The smart traveler's passport: 399 tips from seasoned travelers
Par Erik Torkells. 2007
Budget Travel magazine editor in chief offers advice to make traveling more efficient, comfortable, and fun. Includes tips on planning…
and packing, safeguarding money and personal belongings, finding lodging, using public transportation, spending wisely, and sightseeing. Suggests clever uses of everyday items such as Ziploc bags and dental floss. 2007The canon: a whirligig tour of the beautiful basics of science
Par Natalie Angier. 2007
Pulitzer Prize-winning science journalist reviews the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, biology, geology, and astronomy that she thinks the educated…
populace should understand. Asserts that basic scientific literacy is required for informed opinions on such issues as global warming, alternative energy, embryonic stem-cell research, and missile defense. 2007Heavens to Betsy! and other curious sayings: & Other Curious Sayings
Par Charles Earle Funk. 1983
Offers explanations for many of the expressions used in everyday speech that originated in various periods of English and American…
history. Covers such sayings as "to turn the tables," "in the doghouse," "raining cats and dogs," "other fish to fry," and "knock on wood." 1955