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Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
20190101
Language
English
Description
Twenty-first-century minimalism is an increasingly mainstream response to global environmental crises such as climate change, the garbage glut, fast fashion, and other manifestations of the harmful impact of consumerism. Originally founded in the art world in the decades after World War II, minimalism has evolved into an Earth-friendly lifestyle focusing on the three R's (reducing, recycling, and reusing) and on simplifying individual needs to reduce...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Formats
Description
The creator of the popular webcomic "xkcd" uses line drawings and common words to provide simple explanations for how things work, including microwaves, bridges, tectonic plates, the solar system, the periodic table, helicopters, and other essential concepts.
47) Painless algebra
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
For students who are intimidated by all forms of math, here is a set of easy steps that lead to an understanding of elementary algebra. The author defines all terms, points out potential pitfalls in algebraic calculation, and makes problem solving a fun activity. New in this edition are painless approaches to understanding and graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear inequalities, and graphing quadratic equations. Barron's popular Painless...
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Take a look at decades of the most desirable, unique, classic, and stylish cars ever made. Consider a catalog of cars for your own roadway dreams! This book is packed with all shapes and sizes of vehicles, inspiring fans around the world. Whether you love powerful cars or the thrill of an open top . . . whether you long for people s cars or massive SUVs, or whether you wish for the ultimate dream car, this series has your number. Every car fan will...
49) Revolver
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
Finland, 1910: Fifteen-year-old Sig is shocked to see a hole in the frozen lake outside his family's cabin and to find his father's corpse nearby. Why did Einar steer his dog sled across the lake instead of taking the safer land route? Sig's sister and stepmother go for help, leaving Sig alone with Einar's body in the cabin. Soon after, an armed stranger barges in, demanding a share of Einar's stolen gold from when the two men knew each other during...
50) Brain bafflers
Author
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
Includes index and answers to riddles
51) Ice hockey
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Ice hockey is Canada's game. The modern version was crafted in Montréal, and it spread across the country on frozen ponds and lakes. Most of the game's greatest players are Canadians, but even in the early days of the sports, the American influence was felt. Hobey Baker was the first great American player. He was captain of the Princeton hockey team and led his amateur team to a national championship. Baker never played the pro game, however, choosing...
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest, an imprint of National Highland, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
How much do you know about the Dangers of Drug Abuse? The class of drugs known as opioids includes both illicit street drugs like heroin and fentanyl, as well as popular painkillers that are legally prescribed by doctors. All opioids can pose a threat to the users physical and mental health if abused. Drug abuse also has the potential to affect a persons life in many ways. This book provides the facts about the current opioid epidemic that is sweeping...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
NASA Takes Photography into Space considers the work of NASA photographers as they began exploring space. Using many stunning, full-page photos, it examines the photography's contributions to NASA's overall mission, including how space exploration has pushed photography technology forward.
55) Alive
Author
Series
Generations trilogy volume 1
Publisher
Del Rey
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
Waking up in a mysterious enclosed space with no memory of their identities, a group of adults uncovers evidence of a long-past war and the horrifying realities of their confinement.
58) This book is gay
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender. Queer. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. This book is for anyone who's ever dared to wonder. This book is for YOU. There's a long-running joke that, after "coming out," a lesbian, gay guy, bisexual, or trans person should receive a membership card and instruction manual. THIS IS THAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL. You're welcome. Inside you'll find the answers to all...
Author
Publisher
Tracks Publishing
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
The great tricks of today are built upon the pioneering feats of skateboarding's legendary riders. Tony Alva, Lance Mountain, Christian Hosoi, Tony Hawk, Jason Lee and so many others paved the way for the worldwide skateboarding movement and lifestyle. Discover the stories behind their Legendary Tricks and learn how to do the tricks yourself.
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