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A visitor's guide to the history, weather, transportation, overnight accommodations, dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment of San Francisco in 1967.

"The Norse, also frequently called the Vikings, were the hardy, often warlike inhabitants of Scandinavia, Denmark, and some nearby European regions during the mid-to-late medieval era. The first of those two crucial aspects of Norse people's beliefs was the way they envisioned their world. On the one hand, it was thought that the events of people's lives were directed or influenced by either an invisible force-fate-or the will of various gods"--

"Incidents involving hate and intolerance can be overwhelming and horrifying to young people. Although teens can't block out troubling headlines, they can change their own perspectives and resolve to reject hate and intolerance in their daily lives. This informative title describes the human cost of hate and intolerance, along with stories of the people who have used nonviolent resistance to bring about social change. It includes a chapter addressing...

"Scientists agree that climate change is at least partially to blame for extreme heat. They agree Earth's current warming trend is not a natural event. Instead, they believe human activity is the leading cause. Heatwaves across the contiguous United States have occurred more often and lasted longer since the 1960s, which is consistent with a warming climate due to climate change"--

"A lot of people believe in ghosts; many of them believe they can also communicate with the spirits of the dead. Others believe fortune tellers can predict the future, witches cast magical spells and that Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, vampires, and other eerie creatures are real. People's fascination with the strange and spooky shows how a belief in the supernatural has become part of the culture of the modern world."--

"A practical guide for teenagers offering powerful strategies to keep the body and mind healthy. These include tips for a better sleep or a balanced diet, simple steps to develop good habits, and fun activities to boost their mood." --Publisher.

Eating is a healthy and important part of life. Unfortunately, some people develop disorders in which they become obsessed with the effect of eating on their bodies. Eating disorders can lead to a host of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral problems that can have long-lasting repercussions. This book can help readers understand more about the causes and effects of eating disorders. It also provides insight regarding what can be done to help...

"Describes different strange shark species, including sharks with weird bodies, weird diets, and deep sea sharks"--

For more than a decade, Kevyn Aucoin has been the makeup artist of choice for fashion and entertainment royalty. But Kevyn believes that makeup gives everyone the power to transform themselves and try out new personas. His new book, Making Faces, starts with unbeatable tips on the basics of makeup application and technique. Then he shows you how to use these fundamentals in all kinds of interesting and unconventional ways, with step-by-step directions...