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Nearly 57,000 historical documents, 40,000 historical photos and maps, books, magazines, historical documents, biographies, reference books, multimedia
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Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
815 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time℗ʼ by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. Over the course of fifteen books and millions of words, the world that Jordan created grew in depth and complexity. However, only a fraction of what Jordan imagined ended up on the page, the rest going into his personal files. Now The Wheel of Time Companion sheds light on some...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
x, 196 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Don't wait to be placed in a dangerous setting faced with an armed attacker. The updated second edition of the Shooter's Bible Guide to Concealed Carry is an all-encompassing resource that not only offers vital gun terminology, but also suggests which gun is the right fit for you and how to use the device efficiently and properly, be it in public or at home. Firearms expert Brad Fitzpatrick examines how to practice, how to correct mistakes, and how...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xxxiv, 295 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Intended for AP-focused American history high school students, this book supplies a complete quick reference source and study aide on the Great Depression and New Deal in America, covering the key themes, events, people, legislation, economics, and policies. Represents an invaluable reference source for a key period of American history that is an integral part of the AP U.S. History curriculum. Presents 15 primary documents accompanied by introductions...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
408 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A college degree has never been more important-or more expensive. If you're not made of money, where can you get an amazing liberal arts education without your parents having to remortgage the house or cash in their retirement fund? Which degrees will allow you to fulfill your dreams and earn a decent paycheck? What do you really need to know if you're the first in your family to go to college? How do you find good schools that offer a well-rounded...
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Series
Microcosm volume 68
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
158 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm.
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English
Description
In this new edition of Microcosm's popular DIY guide to zine-making, Joe Biel updates the information provided in the first edition (edited by Biel and the late and great Bill Brent) to address zine making in today's digital and social-media-obsessed world. Covering all the bases for beginners, Make a Zine! hits on more advanced topics like Creative Commons licenses, legality, and sustainability. Illustrated by an army of notable and soon-to-be-notable...
2107) United States atlas
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
175 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm.
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English
Description
"Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts at a glance about population, state capital, statehood date, and the state flag, bird, and flower, as well as highlights unique to the state"--Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
240 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps ; 18 x 23 cm
Language
English
Description
A multitude of countries that once existed have since been erased from the map. Varying vastly in size and shape, location and longevity, the fifty 'nowherelands' in this book are united by one fact: all of them endured long enough to issue their own stamps. Some of their names, such as Biafra or New Brunswick, will be relatively familiar. Others, such as Labuan, Tannu Tuva, and Inini, are far less recognizable. But all of these lost nations have...
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Language
English
Description
The all-new seventh-edition of Post Office Jobs provides an overview of what jobs are available, including many that don't require written tests and how to apply for them. You will also find a comprehensive 473/473E study guide with helpful test-taking strategies that could dramatically improve many applicant's exam scores. Seven other sample postal exams are included in this new edition for maintenance, clerical, technician, and other major occupations....
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xviii, 261 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Encyclopedia of Black Comics focuses on people of African descent who have published significant works in the United States or have worked across various aspects of the comics industry. The book focuses on creators in the field of comics: inkers, illustrators, artists, writers, editors, Black comic historians, Black comic convention creators, website creators, archivists and academics--as well as individuals who may not fit into any category...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xx, 375 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling authors of The Southerner's Handbook, Good Dog, and The Southerner's Cookbook comes a lively compendium of Southern tradition and contemporary culture. The American South is a multifaceted region with its own vocabulary, peculiarities, and cultural touchstones. Even for those born in the South, the unspoken rules--layered in local nuances and complexities--can sometimes be confounding. Tennessee whiskey may technically be bourbon,...
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xii, 284 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Adventures with Old Vines offers an engaging and knowledgeable guide to demystify wine for novice enthusiasts. Richard Chilton provides detailed information about buying and storing wine, how to read a wine list, the role of the sommelier, wine fraud, how wine is really made, and how weather patterns can influence the quality of a vintage. A vineyard owner and lifelong wine lover, the author encourages readers to discover wine by tasting, taking...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
254 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"We all know that the Internet can serve as a hotbed for identity theft. But it isn't the only place where your privacy can be breached. In fact, there are lots of ways you can protect your privacy (or diminish it) that have little or nothing to do with access to the internet. Your home, your photos, your trash can, your kids, your favorite restaurant or store--and even you have the ability to unknowingly reveal your private information to everyone...
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Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
208 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Become an anime and manga expert with this must-have, 100% unofficial guide! Chock full of cool info, anime and manga fans will not want to miss out! Full of recaps, character backgrounds, plot theories, backstory, trivia, and much, much more, this guide has everything fans need to stay in the know on everything anime and manga!
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