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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written form. This book explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give...
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Publisher
Shadow Mountain Publishing
Language
English
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"A guide to the magical creatures, places, and objects in the bestselling Dragonwatch series from Brandon Mull, illustrated throughout by Brandon Dorman"-- Provided by publisher.
"Millions of Fablehaven fans will be eager to examine this illustrated field guide and learn what dragon slayers and other members of Dragonwatch have known for centuries. Many adventurers risked their lives gathering the information found within this one-of-a-kind book-a...
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English
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"Become the best plant parent you can be...Houseplant hysteria is here to stay. For new and seasoned plant owners alike, Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies is the ideal resource on plant care, growing cycles, unique plant varieties, and all the essentials you need to know about your rooted friends. Ensure that your sprouts grow and thrive, with tons of tips and answers to all your questions. Are they getting enough light? Are you overwatering? Why...
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Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Description
Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for government, nonprofit, and individual grant seekers. Drawing on decades of experience in grant writing and professional development, Ellen Karsh and Arlen Sue Fox demystify the process of securing grants while...
Publisher
Hearst Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This handy guide covers the essential household repairs that homeowners need to know. From easy fixes like tightening loose door hinges to more involved project such as bleeding your brakes, you'll learn how to handle issues in any room in the house, garage, and yard as well as simple lessons in plumbing and electricity. Throughout the book, Popular Mechanics Senior Home Editor Roy Berendsohn answers questions about the trickiest fix-its, including...
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English
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"Jenna Fischer moved to Hollywood at age 22 with a theater degree in hand, ready to work hard. But it would be eight long years of struggle, rejection, and doubt before she landed her iconic role on The Office. If only she'd had someone to show her the way-- an established actor who could manage her expectations and reassure her in moments of despair... With amusing candor and wit, Fischer spells out the nuts and bolts of getting established in the...
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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Keep your garden in top shape with this guide to pruning over 800 plants, shrubs, fruit bushes, ornamental trees, and climbing plants. Clear illustrations and step-by-step photographs guide you through some of the simplest--and more complicated--approaches to keeping your plants in good order"-- Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Simon Element
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Raising antiracist children is an essential goal for parents, caregivers, and educators, but it can be hard to know where to start. Let Britt Hawthorne--an acclaimed teacher and advocate--be your guide. Raising Antiracist Children is an interactive road map to incorporating the tools of inclusivity and activism into everyday life"-- Back cover.
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Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Windows 10 Simplified is your absolute beginner's guide to the ins and outs of Windows. Fully updated to cover Windows 10, this highly visual guide covers all the new features in addition to the basics, giving you a one-stop resource for complete Windows 10 mastery. Every page features step-by-step screen shots and plain-English instructions that walk you through everything you need to know, no matter how new you are to Windows. You'll master the...
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The Family Handyman
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Build fashionable, functional, inexpensive indoor and backyard furniture--even if you're a complete beginner. These are realistic projects for the average weekend warrior that require no great skills, just normal tools you already have and easy-to-buy materials available at any home store, "--Amazon.com.
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Series
Publisher
In Easy Steps Limited
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps unravels the world of Android smartphones, it provides an overview of the popular models, and then shows you how to: Customize your phone to suit your needs, Master the Home screen and key apps, Keep in touch via phone and video calls, texts, email, and social media, Command your phone to search for anything on your phone or on the web, using the keyboard or the voice, assistant, Find apps to take, edit and...
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Publisher
[Publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Sex Positive Talks to Have With Kids is your guide to creating an open, shame-free connection with the young people in your world. These talks will help caregivers create the kind of bond that keeps kids safer, empowered, and returning to you for support along their journey. Melissa Carnagey, renowned sexuality educator for youth and families, walks you through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities you can begin implementing...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With The Creative Vegetable Gardener, lifestyle editor and master gardener Kelly Smith Trimble encourages readers to widen their focus, be playful, and imagine a vegetable garden that reflects their own unique aesthetic and offers a meditative sanctuary as well as a source of fresh, homegrown food"-- Provided by publisher.
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