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The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College

A Manifesto for Reinvention

by Steve Volk, Beth Benedix ...

A succinct and impassioned call to reimagine and revive the small liberal arts college, by two veteran educators.Private liberal arts colleges have struggled for decades; now, as the COVID-19 pandemic widens cracks latent in many American institutions, they are facing a possibly mortal crisis.In The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College: A Manifesto for Reinvention, Steven Volk and Beth Benedix call ... Read more

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A succinct and impassioned call to reimagine and revive the small liberal arts college, by two veteran educators.Private liberal arts colleges have struggled for decades; now, as the COVID-19 pandemic widens cracks latent in many American institutions, they are facing a possibly mortal crisis.In The Post-Pandemic Liberal Arts College: A Manifesto for Reinvention, Steven Volk and Beth Benedix call
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Fringe-ology

How I Tried to Explain Away the Unexplainable—And Couldn't

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"Fringe-Ologybrings a poet's eye to the frayed edges between the known and unknown, beliefand skepticism. . . . A dive into the paranormal even a hardcore skeptic like myselfcan enjoy." —Mat Johnson, author of PymTakea strange and unsettling trip into the heart of the paranormal universe asjournalist Steve Volk tries to answer some of the most fundamental questions atthe heart of human existence. ... Read more

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"Fringe-Ologybrings a poet's eye to the frayed edges between the known and unknown, beliefand skepticism. . . . A dive into the paranormal even a hardcore skeptic like myselfcan enjoy." —Mat Johnson, author of PymTakea strange and unsettling trip into the heart of the paranormal universe asjournalist Steve Volk tries to answer some of the most fundamental questions atthe heart of human existence.
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The Baker’s Craft

A Short History

by A.M. Steve Volk ...

This book is a collection of Steve Volk’s journey as a teacher of vocational industrial education for the unemployed. This is his experience teaching and sharing his skills as a master baker. ... Read more

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This book is a collection of Steve Volk’s journey as a teacher of vocational industrial education for the unemployed. This is his experience teaching and sharing his skills as a master baker.
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Children in the Kitchen

by A.M. Steve Volk ...

We all make mistakes in this life. One big one is dropping out of school. Having no particular skills or knowledge is a sure formula for working at a minimum-wage job, which you probably dont like. However, always do your best whatever the task calls for. A good worker doesnt go unnoticed. A dishwasher may become a cook, taking inexpensive spot classes along the way to become a better cook. The ... Read more

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We all make mistakes in this life. One big one is dropping out of school. Having no particular skills or knowledge is a sure formula for working at a minimum-wage job, which you probably dont like. However, always do your best whatever the task calls for. A good worker doesnt go unnoticed. A dishwasher may become a cook, taking inexpensive spot classes along the way to become a better cook. The
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Culinary Schools,Classes, and Scholarships

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Never Let Anyone Make Remarks ,About your Planning on Going To A Culinary School. The factories, Banks, & Stores, (May CLose)Leaving Many Millions of workers unemployed, or on Welfare? With Newer Restaurants, Hotels,Clubs, Ships , (Chefs Are Needed) For Government, The Rich & Famous , Privet Chefs are In demand chefs are needed teaching in Culinary Schools,Also Jr.Collages Executive Leveled Chefs ... Read more

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Never Let Anyone Make Remarks ,About your Planning on Going To A Culinary School. The factories, Banks, & Stores, (May CLose)Leaving Many Millions of workers unemployed, or on Welfare? With Newer Restaurants, Hotels,Clubs, Ships , (Chefs Are Needed) For Government, The Rich & Famous , Privet Chefs are In demand chefs are needed teaching in Culinary Schools,Also Jr.Collages Executive Leveled Chefs
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Broca's Brain

Reflections on the Romance of Science

by Carl Sagan ...

A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.“Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent ... Read more

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A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.“Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent
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The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide

How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster, and Master Other Simple Pleasures

by Sebastian Kaufmann, Alexandra Redgrave ...

Modern living isn't easy. It often seems to require some know-how our parents didn't pass on, or a special tool. Happily, Kaufmann Mercantile has both, and in this comprehensive field guide, they share their expertise on a huge range of topics, from frying an egg, tying a tie, or brewing coffee to things the inner utilitarian in all of us aspires to do, like splitting wood, building a fire, ... Read more

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Modern living isn't easy. It often seems to require some know-how our parents didn't pass on, or a special tool. Happily, Kaufmann Mercantile has both, and in this comprehensive field guide, they share their expertise on a huge range of topics, from frying an egg, tying a tie, or brewing coffee to things the inner utilitarian in all of us aspires to do, like splitting wood, building a fire,
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The Nature Fix

Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

by Florence Williams ...

"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —ElleFrom forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. ... Read more

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"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —ElleFrom forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships.
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From Silk to Silicon

The Story of Globalization Through Ten Extraordinary Lives

by Jeffrey E. Garten ...

Stories of ten historical figures who helped build the long road to globalization, from Genghis Khan to an Intel CEO: "Filled with brilliant vignettes." — The Washington PostThis is the story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the lives and times of ten people who established new connections between people and nations—whether that was their primary goal or not. ... Read more

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Stories of ten historical figures who helped build the long road to globalization, from Genghis Khan to an Intel CEO: "Filled with brilliant vignettes." — The Washington PostThis is the story of globalization, the most powerful force in history, as told through the lives and times of ten people who established new connections between people and nations—whether that was their primary goal or not.
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A History of Weapons

Crossbows, Caltrops, Catapults & Lots of Other Things that Can Seriously Mess You Up

by John O'Bryan ...

"[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat." — ThrillistOne day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the ... Read more

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"[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat." — ThrillistOne day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O'Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man's centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the
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A Garden of Marvels

How We Discovered that Flowers Have Sex, Leaves Eat Air, and Other Secrets of Plants

by Ruth Kassinger ...

In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab.In Paradise Under Glass, Ruth Kassinger recounted with grace and humor her journey from brown thumb to green, sharing lessons she learned from building a home conservatory in the wake of a devastating ... Read more

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In the tradition of The Botany of Desire and Wicked Plants, a witty and engaging history of the first botanists interwoven with stories of today's extraordinary plants found in the garden and the lab.In Paradise Under Glass, Ruth Kassinger recounted with grace and humor her journey from brown thumb to green, sharing lessons she learned from building a home conservatory in the wake of a devastating
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Empires of the Word

A Language History of the World

by Nicholas Ostler ...

A "monumental" account of the rise and fall of languages, with "many fresh insights, useful historical anecdotes, and charming linguistic oddities" ( Chicago Tribune).Nicholas Ostler's Empires of the Word is the first history of the world's great tongues, gloriously celebrating the wonder of words that bind communities together and make possible both the living of a common history and the telling ... Read more

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A "monumental" account of the rise and fall of languages, with "many fresh insights, useful historical anecdotes, and charming linguistic oddities" ( Chicago Tribune).Nicholas Ostler's Empires of the Word is the first history of the world's great tongues, gloriously celebrating the wonder of words that bind communities together and make possible both the living of a common history and the telling
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