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The Professor and the Madman

A Tale of Murder, Insanity, and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

by Simon Winchester ...

A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray, ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable BookThe Professor and the Madman is an extraordinary tale of madness, genius, and the incredible obsessions of two remarkable men that led to the making of the Oxford English Dictionary—and literary history.The making of the OED was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken. As definitions were collected, the overseeing committee, led by Professor James Murray,
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The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition

by William Strunk, Jr., E.B. White ...

'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of ... Read more

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'The Elements of Style' (1918), by William Strunk, Jr., is an American English writing style guide. It is the best-known, most influential prescriptive treatment of English grammar and usage, and often is required reading and usage in U.S. high school and university composition classes. This edition of 'The Elements of Style' details eight elementary rules of usage, ten elementary principles of
... Read more
The Greek Myths

(Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

by Robert Graves ...

Series series Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition
Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audienceAnd, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek Mythology is “no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons.” His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths; the legends ... Read more

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Robert Graves, classicist, poet, and unorthodox critic, retells the Greek legends of gods and heroes for a modern audienceAnd, in the two volumes of The Greek Myths, he demonstrates with a dazzling display of relevant knowledge that Greek Mythology is “no more mysterious in content than are modern election cartoons.” His work covers, in nearly two hundred sections, the creation myths; the legends
... Read more
Mythology 101

From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology

by Kathleen Sears ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology.From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey ... Read more

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Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations!The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology.From the heights of Mt. Olympus to the depths of the Underworld, this book takes you on an unforgettable journey
... Read more
Several Short Sentences About Writing

by Verlyn Klinkenborg ...

“No other book, old or new, is as well reasoned as this, as entertaining or as wise. . . . Best book on writing. Ever.”—New York Journal of BooksMost of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of ... Read more

$7.99 USD

“No other book, old or new, is as well reasoned as this, as entertaining or as wise. . . . Best book on writing. Ever.”—New York Journal of BooksMost of what you think you know about writing is useless. It’s the harmful debris of your education—a mixture of half-truths, myths, and false assumptions that prevents you from writing well. Drawing on years of experience as a writer and teacher of
... Read more
Constructing Grounded Theory

by Kathy Charmaz ...

Series series Introducing Qualitative Methods series
This is the definitive guide to doing constructivist grounded theory.From gathering rich data and conducting interviews, to undertaking coding and writing up your study, this down-to-earth book guides you through all the steps you need to do grounded theory research.This revised third edition:Showcases 9 new case studies of grounded theory research in action from scholars across the globe, ... Read more

$126.99 USD

This is the definitive guide to doing constructivist grounded theory.From gathering rich data and conducting interviews, to undertaking coding and writing up your study, this down-to-earth book guides you through all the steps you need to do grounded theory research.This revised third edition:Showcases 9 new case studies of grounded theory research in action from scholars across the globe,
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The Everything Soapmaking Book

Learn How to Make Soap at Home with Recipes, Techniques, and Step-by-Step Instructions - Purchase the right equipment and safety gear, Master recipes for bar, facial, and liquid soaps, and Package and sell your creations

by Alicia Grosso ...

Series series Everything® Series
Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Ever wonder what's really in your store-bought soap? Once you start making your own soap, you'll never have to wonder again! The Everything Soapmaking Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to making all kinds of soap, whether you want to decorate your home or pamper your or your family's skin. Homemade soap is not only an easy project for ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Create beautiful, natural soaps without leaving home!Ever wonder what's really in your store-bought soap? Once you start making your own soap, you'll never have to wonder again! The Everything Soapmaking Book, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to making all kinds of soap, whether you want to decorate your home or pamper your or your family's skin. Homemade soap is not only an easy project for
... Read more
The Official eBay Bible, Third Edition

The Newly Revised and Updated Version of the Most Comprehensive eBay How-To Manual for Everyone from First-Time Users to eBay Experts

by Jim Griffith ...

Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay's official ambassador, presents the definitive sourcebook on all things eBay, for beginners to seasoned users alike.Uncle Griff, Dean of eBay Education, brings us the latest on all things eBay with the only officially endorsed and authorized guide to this phenomenal auction site. The Official eBay Bible has sold more than 150,000 copies in previous editions and eBay ... Read more

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Jim "Griff" Griffith, eBay's official ambassador, presents the definitive sourcebook on all things eBay, for beginners to seasoned users alike.Uncle Griff, Dean of eBay Education, brings us the latest on all things eBay with the only officially endorsed and authorized guide to this phenomenal auction site. The Official eBay Bible has sold more than 150,000 copies in previous editions and eBay
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How to Taste Coffee

Develop Your Sensory Skills and Get the Most Out of Every Cup

by Jessica Easto ...

Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavorHave you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers.These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavorHave you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers.These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that
... Read more
The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill

A Treasury of More Than 1,000 Quotations and Anecdotes

by James C. Humes ...

"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent ... Read more

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"Courageous, bellicose and humorous. . . . To anyone who wishes to have a generous source of quotations, this is the one. Churchill address audiences for seven decades. To those who follow World War II, this is an inspiring book to read and keep on your shelves." — Indianapolis StarA treasury of more than 1,000 quotations by and anecdotes about one of the most erudite, clever, and eloquent
... Read more
Conquering Writer's Block and Summoning Inspiration: Learn to Nurture a Lifestyle of Creativity

by K.M. Weiland ...

Position yourself to live an inspired life and send the dreaded writer's block packing.Inspiration is a slippery thing at the best of times. But as a writer, you can't afford to wait around on Madam Muse's goodwill. In this encouraging e-book, award-winning author K.M. Weiland shows you how to nurture creativity and put it at your summons, rather than the other way around. After reading this book, ... Read more

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Position yourself to live an inspired life and send the dreaded writer's block packing.Inspiration is a slippery thing at the best of times. But as a writer, you can't afford to wait around on Madam Muse's goodwill. In this encouraging e-book, award-winning author K.M. Weiland shows you how to nurture creativity and put it at your summons, rather than the other way around. After reading this book,
... Read more
Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition

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

by Joshua Foer, Ella Morton, Dylan Thuras, Atlas Obscura ...

Series series Atlas Obscura
The bestselling book that celebrates wonder all around the world and in our backyards, now in an updated second edition with more than 120 brand-new destinations to explore, new city guides, and a full-color gatefold map.**“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.” —**The New York TimesInspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that ... Read more

$18.99 USD

The bestselling book that celebrates wonder all around the world and in our backyards, now in an updated second edition with more than 120 brand-new destinations to explore, new city guides, and a full-color gatefold map.**“A wanderlust-whetting cabinet of curiosities on paper.” —**The New York TimesInspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura is a phenomenon of a travel book that
... Read more
How to Find Out Anything

From Extreme Google Searches to Scouring Government Documents, a Guide to Uncovering Anything About Everyone and Everything

by Don MacLeod ...

In How to Find Out Anything, master researcher Don MacLeod explains how to find what you're looking for quickly, efficiently, and accurately—and how to avoid the most common mistakes of the Google Age.Not your average research book, How to Find Out Anything shows you how to unveil nearly anything about anyone. From top CEO’s salaries to police records, you’ll learn little-known tricks for ... Read more

$8.99 USD

In How to Find Out Anything, master researcher Don MacLeod explains how to find what you're looking for quickly, efficiently, and accurately—and how to avoid the most common mistakes of the Google Age.Not your average research book, How to Find Out Anything shows you how to unveil nearly anything about anyone. From top CEO’s salaries to police records, you’ll learn little-known tricks for
... 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

$14.99 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.”
... Read more
Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships

by Dr. Laura Schlessinger ...

One of America’s top radio hosts gives her inimitable take on intimate relationships.In Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships, Dr. Laura addresses the problems men and women face in finding peace, joy and single and married fulfillment in relationships. She identifies the ten most common mistakes people make that mess up their relationships, including:Stupid Secrets: ... Read more

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One of America’s top radio hosts gives her inimitable take on intimate relationships.In Ten Stupid Things Couples Do to Mess Up Their Relationships, Dr. Laura addresses the problems men and women face in finding peace, joy and single and married fulfillment in relationships. She identifies the ten most common mistakes people make that mess up their relationships, including:Stupid Secrets:
... Read more
The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents

From Rejection to Representation in 8 Steps

by Alyssa Matesic, Patrick McDonald ...

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four ... Read more

$14.99 USD

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time." —Publishers WeeklyThe confusion and guessing games of the querying process end here. From two industry experts who built and work with the tools literary agents use daily, a step-by-step, proven guide for turning queries into representation, backed by real data and exclusive insights from over four
... Read more
Depression Fallout

The Impact of Depression on Couples and What You Can Do to Preserve the Bond

by Anne Sheffield ...

Using the vivid, poignant and personal stories of the members of a website support group she founded (www.depressionfallout.com), Anne Sheffield, the author of two highly acclaimed books on depression, provides an honest record of what happens to a love relationship once depression enters the picture, and offers solid advice on what the non–depressed partner can do to improve his or her own life ... Read more

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Using the vivid, poignant and personal stories of the members of a website support group she founded (www.depressionfallout.com), Anne Sheffield, the author of two highly acclaimed books on depression, provides an honest record of what happens to a love relationship once depression enters the picture, and offers solid advice on what the non–depressed partner can do to improve his or her own life
... Read more
Play Better Scrabble

Master the Open Board Method and Score Higher

by Michael Goldman ...

Play Better Scrabble is written by National Scrabble Championship winner and the first victor on Channel 4's Countdown, Michael Goldman. The book contains strategies, hints and techniques for all stages of the game as well asinstructional game examples, how to best use the S and the blank, anagrams and useful word lists.Play Better Scrabble will allow anyone to learn the Open Board Method, used by ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Play Better Scrabble is written by National Scrabble Championship winner and the first victor on Channel 4's Countdown, Michael Goldman. The book contains strategies, hints and techniques for all stages of the game as well asinstructional game examples, how to best use the S and the blank, anagrams and useful word lists.Play Better Scrabble will allow anyone to learn the Open Board Method, used by
... Read more
The Book of Useless Information

by Noel Botham ...

This #1 New York Times bestseller is full of fascinating facts and figures that will captivate anyone who enjoys the pursuit of pointless knowledgeTo The Useless Information Society, any fact that passes its gasp-inducing, not-a-lot-of-people-know-that test merits inclusion in this intriguing but ultimately useless book. Portable and lightweight, this collection of obscure knowledge is the perfect ... Read more

$6.99 USD

This #1 New York Times bestseller is full of fascinating facts and figures that will captivate anyone who enjoys the pursuit of pointless knowledgeTo The Useless Information Society, any fact that passes its gasp-inducing, not-a-lot-of-people-know-that test merits inclusion in this intriguing but ultimately useless book. Portable and lightweight, this collection of obscure knowledge is the perfect
... Read more
Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

A Festive Guide to Celebrating the Holidays (Recipes, Crafts, and More!)

by Harper Celebrate ...

Get the most out of your Yuletide celebrations and let the Christmas spirit ring with this full-color festive handbook to all things holiday! You will rock around your Christmas tree this season with the beloved, nostalgic #1 chart-topping song as your guide to a host of holiday fun, from recipes and crafts to party games, decor ideas, and more!Back in 1958, sock hops were the rage, aluminum ... Read more

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Get the most out of your Yuletide celebrations and let the Christmas spirit ring with this full-color festive handbook to all things holiday! You will rock around your Christmas tree this season with the beloved, nostalgic #1 chart-topping song as your guide to a host of holiday fun, from recipes and crafts to party games, decor ideas, and more!Back in 1958, sock hops were the rage, aluminum
... Read more
Writing to Learn

How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

by William Zinsser ...

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.William Zinsser provides a guided tour of clear expression, gathering models from geologists, biologists, and mathematicians. The volume shows how sequential sentences demystify forbidding disciplines and turn writing into a tool for learning.Classrooms across the country show ... Read more

$10.99 USD

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.William Zinsser provides a guided tour of clear expression, gathering models from geologists, biologists, and mathematicians. The volume shows how sequential sentences demystify forbidding disciplines and turn writing into a tool for learning.Classrooms across the country show
... Read more
The World's Greatest Book of Useless Information

If You Thought You Knew All the Things You Didn't Need to Know - Think Again

by Noel Botham ...

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information-a collection of even greater insignificance.More useless than ever before! Impress know-it-all friends with this all-new hodgepodge of frivolous facts and silly statistics that no one really needs to know. But honestly, how cool is it to find out that...? There is a place in Maryland called Monkey's Eyebrow? ... Read more

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From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Useless Information-a collection of even greater insignificance.More useless than ever before! Impress know-it-all friends with this all-new hodgepodge of frivolous facts and silly statistics that no one really needs to know. But honestly, how cool is it to find out that...? There is a place in Maryland called Monkey's Eyebrow?
... Read more
The Way to Wealth

by Benjamin Franklin ...

"The Way to Wealth" is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham quotes continue to be familiar today. The essay's advice is based on the themes of work ethic and ... Read more

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"The Way to Wealth" is an essay written by Benjamin Franklin in 1758. It is a collection of adages and advice presented in Poor Richard's Almanac during its first 25 years of publication, organized into a speech given by "Father Abraham" to a group of people. Many of the phrases Father Abraham quotes continue to be familiar today. The essay's advice is based on the themes of work ethic and
... Read more
The Ultimate Book of Useless Information

A Few Thousand More Things You Might Need to Know (But Probably Don't)

by Noel Botham ...

Bigger, better, and more useless than ever!In their groundbreakingly useless book, The Book of Useless Information, the members of the Useless Information Society proved that knowledge doesn't have to be useful to be entertaining. Now they present a new collection of their most fascinating, hilarious, and wholly trivial findings. The Ultimate Book of Useless Information includes such "did you ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Bigger, better, and more useless than ever!In their groundbreakingly useless book, The Book of Useless Information, the members of the Useless Information Society proved that knowledge doesn't have to be useful to be entertaining. Now they present a new collection of their most fascinating, hilarious, and wholly trivial findings. The Ultimate Book of Useless Information includes such "did you
... Read more

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