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The definitive description of the structures and relationships of the human organs and systems.

Explains how to start and organize a rock collection; provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of minerals with information on geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures; and includes 385 color photographs.

This encyclopedia highlights 20 different horses. Alongside colorful photographs of both adult horses and foals, readers learn about the history, the appearance, and the training of various horse breeds. Features include a horse diagram, a coat color chart, information about horse care, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"From one of our most beloved authors, a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home--now richly illustrated with almost four hundred images. A national bestseller, At Home is Bill Bryson's epic chronicle of domestic history. In this lavish new edition, his riveting room-by-room journey of discovery around his house--a Victorian parsonage in southern England--is enhanced by some four hundred carefully selected full color and...

Week after week since 1923, Time has told the story of our turbulent, fast-paced age. This book divides the century into eight distinct periods - from the exuberant '20s to the revolutionary '60s to the digital '90s - introduced with essays by such respected Time writers as Lance Morrow and Robert Hughes. Lavishly illustrated, the volume features a wealth of historic photographs and includes special galleries devoted to the work of Time's finest photojournalists...

This clear, easy-to-use guide makes parliamentary procedure simple to understand and apply. Participate effectively in a meeting learning how to assemble a quorum, establish an agenda to making motions and setting up committees.

Around the world, continent by continent, here is the best the world has to offer, 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers: sacred ruins, grand hotels, wildlife preserves, hilltop villages, snack shacks, castles, festivals, reefs, restaurants, cathedrals, hidden islands, opera houses, museums, and more. Each entry tells exactly why it's essential to visit. Then come the nuts and bolts: addresses, websites, phone and fax numbers, best...

Explains the use of picture signs and symbols as a form of communication.

A crash course in designing and constructing buildingsToo often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep. "Architecture 101" cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures.