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Archaeology continually makes headlines—from recent discoveries like the frozen Copper-Age man in the Italian Alps to the newest dating of the first people in America at over 14,0000 years ago. Archaeology For Dummies offers a fascinating look at this intriguing field, taking readers on-site and revealing little-known details about some of the world's greatest
...Early man would have been alert to wild, camp-following dogs warning of approaching danger. Present day people can be thankful for a much wider range of canine services. Part autobiography and part history, Of Dogs and Men is a celebration of our passion for the trusty sheepdog. Filled with lively anecdotes, poems and mythological stories, Barrington sets out to map the evolution and bond between man and dog; how dogs developed from the wild into
...This book describes growing up on farms in the Midwest in 40s and 50s. After graduating from college, Ron travelled to Alaska where he worked on the rail road before becoming a teacher in remote villages. The author tells of his adventures flying, fishing, and prospecting. There were hard times and tender musings that will bring tears to your eyes. Ron shares in a way that will let you live many of his experiences with him. Many dream of living
..."A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true." —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War
Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain John Konrad and veteran Washington Post writer Tom Shroder give the definitive, white-knuckled account of the Deepwater
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This book explores the geographies of the Holocaust at every scale of human experience, from the European continent to the experiences of individual...
Throughout most of human history, babies were surprises. People knew the basics: men and women had sex, and sometimes babies followed. But beyond that the origins of life were a colossal mystery. The Seeds of Life is the remarkable and rollicking story of how a series of blundering geniuses and brilliant amateurs...
Building a strong resume is the single most important step in landing a new job. The Everything Resume Book, 3rd Edition is your one-stop resource for crafting a resume that will highlight your...
"Mesmerizing, magical, deeply moving." —Elif Shafak
Expanding on the popular podcast of the same name from On Being Studios, Poetry Unbound offers immersive reflections on fifty powerful poems.
In the tumult of our contemporary moment, poetry has emerged as an inviting, consoling outlet with a unique power to move and connect us, to inspire fury, tears, joy, laughter, and surprise. This generous anthology
...Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle-grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand
...It may be the most underappreciated tool at our disposal, one we learn to use well in infancy-and then abandon as we grow older. Critical to learning, innovation, success, even to happiness-yet often discouraged in our schools and workplaces-it can unlock new business opportunities...
The Washington, D.C.-based chief national correspondent for the New York Times Magazine, Mark Leibovich is a frequently published author and the winner of the National Magazine Award. In This Town, Leibovich taps into his extensive insight—and trademark irreverence—to deliver a searing exposé of Washington's tangled "media industrial complex."
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What happens when you ask a bunch of cat lovers to be really honest with ourselves about the furry, neurotic little terrors who share our homes and leave hairballs on our carpets? Things start off pretty well, then they get bad, then they get really bad, and then they get ugly. Join in the fun as cats are finally held to account. Don't feel guilty—after all, your cat has been judging you all along.
Featuring more than 200 sample questions you are most likely to encounter, The Everything Practice Interview Book gives you smart answers to all the toughest questions, helping you impress the interviewer with your composure and intelligence. It also arms you with what to say and how to say it, giving you the advantage over your competitors and the confidence to succeed. Features winning tips on how to: - Research your prospective employer; - Make
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