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"The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this...
Author
Publisher
Victory Belt
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Updated and expanded edition.
Language
English
Description
This updated and expanded edition of Dr. Berry?s bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me exposes the truth behind all kinds of lies told by well-meaning but misinformed medical practitioners. Nutritional therapy is often overlooked in medical school, and the information provided to physicians is often outdated. However, the negative consequences on your health remain the same. Advice to avoid healthy fats and stay out of the sun has been proven to be detrimental...
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Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"Cook up more than ninety recipes inspired by the heroes of Blizzard Entertainment's hit game with Overwatch: The Official Cookbook. Based on Blizzard Entertainment's global phenomenon Overwatch, this official cookbook is packed with scores of authentic recipes inspired by the game's diverse heroes hailing from all corners of the universe. Building from the game's compelling narrative and variety of characters, this cookbook features international...
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Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
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The duo behind the massively successful podcast "Stuff You Should Know" offers an unexpected look at weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics, featuring new subjects that they've long wondered about and wanted to explore.
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Publisher
Southwestern Co
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
A collection of facts and trivia about ancient times, usually framed in a question and answer format, such as "Do you know who ruled an army of ghosts?", "Why did soldiers build a wooden horse?", and "How do turtles make music?"
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Publisher
Editorial Juventud
Pub. Date
2004.
Edition
1. ed.
Language
Español
Description
En este libro ilustrado los niños pueden descubrir la cantidad de cosas increíbles que algunos animales pueden hacer con las orejas, los ojos, la nariz, las patas, y la cola.
Looks at the ways in which different animals use their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails.
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Series
Pub. Date
2016
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English
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Utah Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection—and a healthy dose of attitude—the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Utah Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. This compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Utah's residents and visitors alike....
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Publisher
Insight Editions
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The official guide to the complete costumes of HBO's landmark television series Game of Thrones. Discover how BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning costume designer Michele Clapton dressed the heroes and villains of Westeros and beyond, including Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Jon Snow, and Arya Stark. One of 4 comprehensive and officially licensed Game of Thrones retrospective books from Insight Editions ... Peruse the best of the robes, gowns, coats,...
18) Evolved
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Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First American edition.
Language
English
Description
"How did fish get scales? Why do some animals have wings? What sea creature still has fingers hidden away in their fins? Journey through the animal kingdom, learning all about the different parts of animals that have evolved over the centuries, the ways that they have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. With different spreads on claws, feathers, eyes, hair, defenses and much more, readers will be able to compare the...
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Publisher
Books on Tape
Pub. Date
2017
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
Description
"A physicist explains daily phenomena from the mundane to the magisterial. Take a look up at the stars on a clear night and you get a sense that the universe is vast and untouchable, full of mysteries beyond comprehension. But did you know that the key to unveiling the secrets of the cosmos is as close as the nearest toaster? In Storm in a Teacup, Helen Czerski provides the tools to alter the way we see everything around us by linking ordinary objects...
20) Amphibians
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Continuation of the Wild World series comparing big and small animal sizes"--
"Did you ever wonder which animals are the biggest... and the smallest? Amphibians can be found in all shapes and sizes! Did you know there is a frog that's the size of a fly? Or, that a Chinese giant salamander is as large as an adult human? What do these animals look like and where are they found? Look inside to discover which of the ten amphibians in this book are very...
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