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Ocean
Written by Sylvia A. Earle and Linda K. Glover
National Geographic | Hardcover | October 2008
$65.00/75.00(Canada) | 978-1-4262-0319-0 (1-4262-0319-5)
Detailing a mysterious realm that’s as vital to our existence as the air we breathe, this new atlas immerses readers in the wonders of the deep through more than 250 up-to-the-minute maps, photographs, and satellite images. Deep-sea pioneer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia A. Earle (known as "Her Deepness") and marine... > Read more
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'Isms & 'Ologies
Written by Arthur Goldwag
Vintage | Trade Paperback | October 2007
$14.95/21.00(Canada) | 978-0-307-27907-1 (0-307-27907-3)
From Platonism to New Historicism, humankind is constantly coming up with fresh schools of thought to help explain (or at least describe) the mysterious world around us. Here is the ultimate guide to over 450 of the most significant intellectual terms, movements, and religions that help shape the society we live... > Read more
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The Sibley Guide to Birds
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY and David Allen Sibley
Knopf | Hardcover | October 2000
$39.95/53.00(Canada) | 978-0-679-45122-8 (0-679-45122-6)
David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience.
The Sibley Guide's innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations... > Read more
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Body
Written by Patricia S. Daniels, Lisa Stein and Trisha Gura
Foreword by Richard Restak
National Geographic | Trade Paperback | January 2009
$24.95/27.95(Canada) | 978-1-4262-0449-4 (1-4262-0449-3)
Body: The Complete Human explains each of a person’s working systems in a practical, interactive way. In over 400 images, diagrams and illustrations, the amazing diversity of the body is shown in rich visuals, such as the highly magnified view of a cancer cell, or blood platelets. Well-organized into 13 chapters... > Read more
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The Fact Checker's Bible
Written by Sarah Harrison Smith
Anchor | Trade Paperback | August 2004
$13.00/20.00(Canada) | 978-0-385-72106-6 (0-385-72106-4)
The first book of its kind, The Fact Checker’s Bible is the essential guide to the important but often neglected task of checking facts, whatever their source.
Today, everyone is overwhelmed with information that claims to be factual. But even the most punctilious researcher, writer, student or journalist--not to mention the lazy... > Read more
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Semantic Antics
Written by Sol Steinmetz
Random House Reference | Hardcover | March 2008
$14.95/16.95(Canada) | 978-0-375-42612-4 (0-375-42612-4)
Forthcoming March 2008. Do not order before 3/28/2008.
"My favorite popular word book of the year"
-William Safire, NY Times
Many common English words started out with an entirely different meaning than the one we know today. For example:
The word adamant came into English around 855 C.E. as a synonym for 'diamond,' very different... > Read more
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