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Atlas Obscura: Wild Life

An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

by Cara Giaimo, Joshua Foer, Atlas Obscura ...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift ... Read more

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From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift
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The Great Mental Models, Volume 1

General Thinking Concepts

by Shane Parrish, Rhiannon Beaubien ...

Series Book 1 - The Great Mental Models Series
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast.This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you.Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger ... Read more

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Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast.This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you.Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger
... Read more
Bird by Bird

Some Instructions on Writing and Life

by Anne Lamott ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” ... Read more

$12.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" (Los Angeles Times).**“Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.”
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Wit and Wisdom from Poor Richard's Almanack

by Benjamin Franklin ...

Series series Modern Library Humor and Wit
Franklin’s Autobiography is one of the most famous works in American literature. He started it as a private collection of anecdotes for his son, but soon it was transformed into a work of history, both personal and national, revealing Franklin as the man who, as Herman Melville said, possessed “deep worldly wisdom and polished Italian tact, gleaming under an air of Arcadian unaffectedness. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Franklin’s Autobiography is one of the most famous works in American literature. He started it as a private collection of anecdotes for his son, but soon it was transformed into a work of history, both personal and national, revealing Franklin as the man who, as Herman Melville said, possessed “deep worldly wisdom and polished Italian tact, gleaming under an air of Arcadian unaffectedness.
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Highway Madness the Plain Truth Volume 1

Humorously Serious

by Terrance Maddox ...

Poetry, prose, and safety insights make this the handbook of the motorist choice.After years of vengeful driving, the truck-driving author, Terrance T. Maddox, has written this book from his many years of driving experience.I started driving tractor-trailors many years ago.I have made more than my share of mistakes along the way.Fortunately, no one has been injured or killed due to my own ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Poetry, prose, and safety insights make this the handbook of the motorist choice.After years of vengeful driving, the truck-driving author, Terrance T. Maddox, has written this book from his many years of driving experience.I started driving tractor-trailors many years ago.I have made more than my share of mistakes along the way.Fortunately, no one has been injured or killed due to my own
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Beyond Civility

The Competing Obligations of Citizenship

by William Keith, Robert Danisch ...

Series series Rhetoric and Democratic Deliberation
From the pundits to the polls, nearly everyone seems to agree that US politics have rarely been more fractious, and calls for a return to “civil discourse” abound. Yet it is also true that the requirements of polite discourse effectively silence those who are not in power, gaming the system against the disenfranchised. What, then, should a democracy do?This book makes a case for understanding ... Read more

$18.99 USD

From the pundits to the polls, nearly everyone seems to agree that US politics have rarely been more fractious, and calls for a return to “civil discourse” abound. Yet it is also true that the requirements of polite discourse effectively silence those who are not in power, gaming the system against the disenfranchised. What, then, should a democracy do?This book makes a case for understanding
... Read more
The Squiggly Career

The No.1 Sunday Times Business Bestseller - Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career

by Helen Tupper, Sarah Ellis ...

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BESTSELLER'The Squiggly Career is about navigating work in a way that suits you, it's a timely and brilliant handbook for now' Stylist'A brilliant guide. Read it and get the tools you need to thrive in your career now and in the future' Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable'Logical, practical and based on tried and tested models' Financial Times's Book ... Read more

$16.59 USD

THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BUSINESS BESTSELLER'The Squiggly Career is about navigating work in a way that suits you, it's a timely and brilliant handbook for now' Stylist'A brilliant guide. Read it and get the tools you need to thrive in your career now and in the future' Marie Forleo, author of Everything is Figureoutable'Logical, practical and based on tried and tested models' Financial Times's Book
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Introduction to Leadership

Concepts and Practice

by Peter G. Northouse ...

New chapter on Working with Groups!The Sixth Edition of Peter G. Northouse′s best-selling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, engaging strengths, and ... Read more

$87.29 USD

New chapter on Working with Groups!The Sixth Edition of Peter G. Northouse′s best-selling Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice provides readers with a clear, concise overview of the complexities of practicing leadership and concrete strategies for becoming better leaders. The text is organized around key leader responsibilities such as creating a vision, engaging strengths, and
... Read more
The Complete Baseball Scorekeeping Handbook

by Andres Wirkmaa ...

With the aim of providing anyone interested in baseball scorekeeping everything he or she needs to perform the task, this book serves as a comprehensive manual on keeping a scorecard and analyzes each of the numerous, and often complex, official rules governing scorekeeping in baseball (many of which were revised or modified in 2007), as well as scorekeeping issues outside of the official rulebook ... Read more

$15.99 USD

With the aim of providing anyone interested in baseball scorekeeping everything he or she needs to perform the task, this book serves as a comprehensive manual on keeping a scorecard and analyzes each of the numerous, and often complex, official rules governing scorekeeping in baseball (many of which were revised or modified in 2007), as well as scorekeeping issues outside of the official rulebook
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A Man Called Ove: A Novel By Fredrik Backman | Digest & Review

by Reader's Companions ...

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman | Digest & ReviewOve is a lonely soul with nothing left to live for. He has lost his wife and child to a horrific accident that leaves himcrippled mentally.What ends up happening in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is nothing less than magic. A grumpy, bitter man who believes it is him against the word warmsour hearts and invites us in.The plot is predictable ... Read more

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A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman | Digest & ReviewOve is a lonely soul with nothing left to live for. He has lost his wife and child to a horrific accident that leaves himcrippled mentally.What ends up happening in A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman is nothing less than magic. A grumpy, bitter man who believes it is him against the word warmsour hearts and invites us in.The plot is predictable
... Read more
Tracing Your Marginalised Ancestors

A Guide for Family Historians

by Janet Few ...

Often, our most fascinating ancestors are those on society's margins. They might have been discriminated against due to personal misfortune, or have been a victim of society's fear of difference. You may have ancestors who were poor, or sick, illegitimate, or lawbreakers. Were your family stigmatised because of their ethnicity? Perhaps they struggled with alcoholism, were prostitutes, or were ... Read more

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Often, our most fascinating ancestors are those on society's margins. They might have been discriminated against due to personal misfortune, or have been a victim of society's fear of difference. You may have ancestors who were poor, or sick, illegitimate, or lawbreakers. Were your family stigmatised because of their ethnicity? Perhaps they struggled with alcoholism, were prostitutes, or were
... Read more
Scopri l'Universo: Atlante di Astronomia e Guida allo Spazio Profondo

Un manuale di astronomia completo per esplorare il cosmo, dalle tecniche di osservazione alla comprensione dei fenomeni celesti

by Bendis A. I. Saage - Italiano ...

Benvenuti in un viaggio affascinante attraverso lo spazio profondo con questo atlante di astronomia completo e dettagliato. Questo manuale di astronomia offre un percorso strutturato per esplorare l'universo, dalle basi fino ai concetti più avanzati. Il libro si sviluppa in cinque sezioni principali: Nella prima parte, dedicata alle fondamenta dell'astronomia, vengono presentate le tecniche di ... Read more

$11.41 USD

Benvenuti in un viaggio affascinante attraverso lo spazio profondo con questo atlante di astronomia completo e dettagliato. Questo manuale di astronomia offre un percorso strutturato per esplorare l'universo, dalle basi fino ai concetti più avanzati. Il libro si sviluppa in cinque sezioni principali: Nella prima parte, dedicata alle fondamenta dell'astronomia, vengono presentate le tecniche di
... Read more
The Aspiring Thinker's Guide to Critical Thinking

by Linda Elder, Richard Paul ...

Series series Thinker's Guide Library
The Aspiring Thinker’s Guide to Critical Thinking introduces concepts and strategies for developing essential reasoning skills and intellectual character. As students advance in their academic studies and encounter new situations in their lives, they must learn to differentiate fact from fiction and make decisions based in good reasoning. They must learn to be clear, accurate, relevant, logical, ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The Aspiring Thinker’s Guide to Critical Thinking introduces concepts and strategies for developing essential reasoning skills and intellectual character. As students advance in their academic studies and encounter new situations in their lives, they must learn to differentiate fact from fiction and make decisions based in good reasoning. They must learn to be clear, accurate, relevant, logical,
... Read more
Meditaciones de Gato Aurelio

by Pictoline ...

Series series Filosofía estoica
La Pictoline version, 100% ilustrada y para el siglo XXI, del gran clásico del estoicismo: Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio.Descubre, de la ̶m̶a̶n̶o̶ patita del adorable Gato Aurelio, cómo controlar tus prejuicios, juicios y reacciones, a ver cada cotratiempo como oportunidad y a aprender a procurar lo que de verdad importa para ser feliz.Para gatitos y gatitas estoicas. ... Read more

$10.99 USD

La Pictoline version, 100% ilustrada y para el siglo XXI, del gran clásico del estoicismo: Meditaciones, de Marco Aurelio.Descubre, de la ̶m̶a̶n̶o̶ patita del adorable Gato Aurelio, cómo controlar tus prejuicios, juicios y reacciones, a ver cada cotratiempo como oportunidad y a aprender a procurar lo que de verdad importa para ser feliz.Para gatitos y gatitas estoicas.
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Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design

Choosing Among Five Approaches

by John W. Creswell, Cheryl N. Poth ...

In the Fifth Edition of the bestselling text Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, John W. Creswell and Cheryl N. Poth guide researchers in selecting the best option for their studies by exploring, evaluating, and applying five qualitative research approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. For each of these ... Read more

$70.19 USD

In the Fifth Edition of the bestselling text Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches, John W. Creswell and Cheryl N. Poth guide researchers in selecting the best option for their studies by exploring, evaluating, and applying five qualitative research approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. For each of these
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A Year of Living Curiously

365 Things Really Worth Knowing – 'A daily dose of joy and wisdom.' Olivia Colman

by Beth Coates, Elizabeth Foley ...

'A daily dose of joy and wisdom. Just what we need to chase the gloom away!' OLIVIA COLMAN'This book makes me smile every day.' FEARNE COTTONWhy is a heart not heart-shaped? Will I ever understand cryptocurrency? What am I doing when I apricate? And is everything getting worse?Finding the time to appreciate the bounty of our world can be tricky amid the demands of work, family and scrolling our ... Read more

$12.99 USD

'A daily dose of joy and wisdom. Just what we need to chase the gloom away!' OLIVIA COLMAN'This book makes me smile every day.' FEARNE COTTONWhy is a heart not heart-shaped? Will I ever understand cryptocurrency? What am I doing when I apricate? And is everything getting worse?Finding the time to appreciate the bounty of our world can be tricky amid the demands of work, family and scrolling our
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The Meaning of Tingo

and Other Extraordinary Words from Around the World

by Adam Jacot de Boinod ...

Did you know that in Hungary, pigs go rof-rof-rof, but in Japan they go boo boo boo? That there’s apparently the need in Bolivia for a word that means "I was rather too drunk last night but it was all their fault"? Adam Jacot de Boinod's book on extraordinary words from around the world will give you the definitions and phrases you need to make friends in every culture. A true writer's resource ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Did you know that in Hungary, pigs go rof-rof-rof, but in Japan they go boo boo boo? That there’s apparently the need in Bolivia for a word that means "I was rather too drunk last night but it was all their fault"? Adam Jacot de Boinod's book on extraordinary words from around the world will give you the definitions and phrases you need to make friends in every culture. A true writer's resource
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One-Letter Words, a Dictionary

by Craig Conley ...

$6.99 USD
The Practice and Science of Drawing (Illustrated + Active TOC)

by Harold Speed ...

FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, free audiobook download link at the end of the book, navigable ... Read more

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FEATURES:• Includes beautiful artworks and illustrations• Active Table of Contents for an easy navigation within the book• Manually coded and crafted by professionals for highest formatting quality and standardsCheck out ngims Publishing's other illustrated literary classics. The vast majority of our books have original illustrations, free audiobook download link at the end of the book, navigable
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Your Turn to Host

A Guide to Great Parties and Gatherings

by Amber Mayfield Hewett ...

From expert event planner Amber Mayfield Hewettt comes an inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connectedWelcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone—everyone!—can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes ... Read more

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From expert event planner Amber Mayfield Hewettt comes an inspiring and practical guide to throwing parties where guests feel seen, cared for, and connectedWelcome to a new era of entertaining. Perfection is out, joy is in, and the only thing that matters is gathering with an open heart and a curious mind. And anyone—everyone!—can do it. Packed with inspiration, tips, lists, timelines, and recipes
... Read more
The Creative Habit

Learn It and Use It for Life

by Twyla Tharp ...

One of the world’s leading creative artists, choreographers, and creator of the smash-hit Broadway show, Movin’ Out, shares her secrets for developing and honing your creative talents—at once prescriptive and inspirational, a book to stand alongside The Artist’s Way and Bird by Bird.All it takes to make creativity a part of your life is the willingness to make it a habit. It is the product of ... Read more

$14.99 USD

One of the world’s leading creative artists, choreographers, and creator of the smash-hit Broadway show, Movin’ Out, shares her secrets for developing and honing your creative talents—at once prescriptive and inspirational, a book to stand alongside The Artist’s Way and Bird by Bird.All it takes to make creativity a part of your life is the willingness to make it a habit. It is the product of
... Read more
The Intellectual Devotional

Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Roam Confidently with the Culture

by David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim ...

Series series The Intellectual Devotional Series
This daily digest of intellectual challenge and learning will arouse curiosity, refresh knowledge, expand horizons, and keep the mind sharpMillions of Americans keep bedside books of prayer and meditative reflection—collections of daily passages to stimulate spiritual thought and advancement. The Intellectual Devotional is a secular version of the same—a collection of 365 short lessons that will ... Read more

$7.99 USD

This daily digest of intellectual challenge and learning will arouse curiosity, refresh knowledge, expand horizons, and keep the mind sharpMillions of Americans keep bedside books of prayer and meditative reflection—collections of daily passages to stimulate spiritual thought and advancement. The Intellectual Devotional is a secular version of the same—a collection of 365 short lessons that will
... Read more
Wordcraft

The Complete Guide to Clear, Powerful Writing

by Jack Hart ...

Series series Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing
Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent twenty-six years at the Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Legendary writing coach Jack Hart spent twenty-six years at the Oregonian and has taught students and professionals of all stripes, including bloggers, podcasters, and more than one Pulitzer Prize winner. Good writing, he says, has the same basic attributes regardless of genre or medium. Wordcraft shares Hart’s techniques for achieving those attributes in one of the most broadly useful writing
... Read more
Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

by Henry M. Robert III, Daniel H Honemann, Thomas J Balch, Daniel E. Seabold, Shmuel Gerber ...

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to ... Read more

Was $24.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure—a guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings.Robert's Rules of Order is as indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago. This book is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules.New and enhanced features of this edition include:Section-based paragraph numbering to
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