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Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
He is the Lizard King – well, the King of the Monsters – he can do anything. Since he first romped onto the silver screen in 1954, no other character in all of international cinema has been as beloved by American audiences as Godzilla. Despite the modern film industry's affinity for franchises and cinematic universes, he remains one of its most enduring and popular characters, with a total of twenty-eight motion pictures (not even including two...
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Between your full-length mirror and high-school biology class, you probably think you know a lot about the human body. While it's true that we live in an age when we're as obsessed with our bodies as we are with celebrity hairstyles, the reality is that most of us know very little about what chugs, churns, and thumps throughout this miraculous, scientific, and artistic system of anatomy. Yes, you've owned your skin-covered shell for decades, but you...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
For more than 50 years John Waters has been staging a coup against the good taste of the American public. From the ultimate gross-out in Pink Flamingos to the amazing general-audience rating of his biggest hit Hairspray, Waters has been subverting viewers' expectations with comedies that stretch past the boundaries of even today's jaded audiences.
A provocateur of bad taste in a glorious way, Waters started out as an outsider with a camera and a...
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Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
If the Beatles wrote the soundtrack of the swinging '60s, then the Eagles did the same for the cynical '70s. The story of the Eagles is also the story of most artists of their time – the drugs, the music, the excesses, and the piles of cash. But the Eagles took it to the limit. And in Don Henley and Glenn Frey they had two songwriters who intuitively understood and accurately portrayed the changing America they lived in. They perfected the California...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
1st edition.
Language
English
Description
Introduces celery juice's ability to create improvements on every level of our health. Includes instructions on how to make the juice, how much to drink, and when to drink it, and what to expect as your body begins to detox, plus answers to FAQs.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Soccer FAQ is a fast, furious, and opinionated guide to the world's most popular game, an all-encompassing history that introduces readers to the biggest clubs, the greatest games, the finest players, and the fiercest rivalries. From Sunderland to Seattle, from Berlin to Buenos Aires, Soccer FAQ delves into every aspect of the sport, tracing its development from a victorious Anglo-Saxon army kicking the heads of their fallen enemies around a field,...
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Language
English
Description
"In uproarious, brand-new pieces, Barry tackles everything from family trips, bat mitzvah parties and dating (he's serious about that title: "When my daughter can legally commence dating--February 24, 2040--I intend to monitor her closely, even if I am deceased") to funeral instructions ("I would like my eulogy to be given by William Shatner"), the differences between male and female friendships, the deeper meaning of Fifty Shades of Grey, and a father's...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Green Day FAQ tackles such topics as the band's early roots and early gigs, who's who in the extended Green Day enterprise, what artists proudly claim Green Day as an influence on their music, Green Day's humanitarian efforts and political advocacy, the band's songwriting process, Green Day on Broadway, tours, side projects, videos, and more, from their cars and tattoos to their sexual identities, families, friends, and enemies. The text features...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"The human body is an amazing machine made up of many fascinating systems. This fun, fact-filled book features a series of questions and answers about how the human body works. Readers will learn what hormones do and how blood travels through the body. Colorful images and clear diagrams make it easy to understand these important biology and health concepts. A further information section provides additional resources for readers who are interested...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Come along to learn all about the Olympics and Olympic athletes! This fun question and answer book has everything from engaging facts to hilarious illustrations to help you learn about the history of the Games, how athletes become Olympians, famous Olympians and their accomplishments, and so much more."--
Series
NAEYC volume 169
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Teachers of preschoolers can use this resource to learn about developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so they can apply DAP in their work with preschoolers. Filled with information, practical ideas, and inspiration, this is a book that every preschool teacher will want! Chapters include: What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Key messages of NAEYC's position statement; To Be an Excellent Teacher: Connecting DAP to excellent teaching; An...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
"From the origins of the court to major decisions, The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book is a helpful primer on the United State's highest court, its history, traditions, and development. It sheds a light on the differing and changing interpretations of the critical issues before the court, as well as the confirmation process and some of the court's most important justices"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First Adams Media hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide to the ins and outs of retirement planning--the key resource for creating a retirement you can live on! How much do I need to retire? Can I retire early? What's the retirement age, anyway? No matter whether you are 25, 65, or any age in between, you probably have questions about retirement and knowing the answers is the key to planning your future. Whether you want to retire as soon as possible or are...
Series
NAEYC volume 168
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"Teachers of infants and toddlers can use this resource to learn about developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) so they can apply DAP in their work with infants and toddlers. Filled with information, practical ideas, and inspiration, this is a book that every infant and toddler teacher will want! Chapters include: What Is Developmentally Appropriate Practice? Key messages of NAEYC's position statement; To Be an Excellent Teacher : Connecting DAP...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A one-stop source on the art and science of developing marketing content that people care about. This coverage is interwoven with case studies of companies successfully spreading their ideas online--and using them to establish credibility and build a loyal customer base.
Series
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
For the past decade, African runners have dominated distance running at its highest levels. Clearly and consistently, what sets the great African runners apart is that they are more efficient than their competitors, running faster without expending more energy. Experts in running economy agree that running barefoot through childhood contributes significantly to the extraordinary economy of these athletes. Evolution running, developed by coach Ken...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Two of the best-known names in birding--Peterson and Bird Watcher's Digest--team up to provide reliable, expert advice on how to attract the birds you want into your yard. Which birds use nest boxes? What's required to maintain a birdhouse? What kind of habitat will attract which birds? What does it take to be a bluebird trail operator? What does it mean if baby birds or eggs disappear from their nest? Bill Thompson III answers all of these questions...
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