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The Complete Book of Origami : A Beginner's Guide to the Most Popular Origami Models
Paper Book
The one origami book you definitely need to get--a guide to all the 85 classic paper models that origami is famous for! This is a must-have book for origami folders of all ages and skill levels--from novice on up. It provides all the instructions you need to create the...
The new American Heart Association cookbook
American Heart Association (COR)
Paper Book
The American Heart Association celebrates its 100th birthday with 100 all-new recipes in the fully revised and updated 10th edition of its classic cornerstone cookbook. If you want to improve your health or simply maintain it, The New American Heart Association Cookbook,...
To the temple of tranquility... and step on it! : a memoir
Begley, Ed, Jr.
Paper Book
Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong...
Networking All-In-One for Dummies
Butler, Robert
Paper Book
Becoming a master of networking has never been easier Whether you're in charge of a small network or a large network, Networking All-in-One is full of the information you'll need to set up a network and keep it functioning. Fully updated to capture the latest Windows 10...
Taxes 101 : from understanding forms and filing to using tax laws and policies to minimize costs and maximize wealth, an essential primer on the US tax system
Cagan, Michele
Paper Book
Learn the ins and outs of paying taxes with this engaging, informative, and easy-to-navigate guide to the US tax system. If you want to understand your finances, you need to understand your taxes. Learn everything you need to know about the US tax system and become more...
Sisters in Science : How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History
Campbell, Olivia
Paper Book
The extraordinary true story of four women pioneers in physics during World War II and their daring escape out of Nazi Germany In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the Nazis took power, Jewish and female citizens were forced out of their academic positions...
The Life of Our Lord: Written for His Children During the Years 1846 to 1849
Dickens, Charles
Ebook
Charles Dickens's other Christmas classic, with a new introduction by Dickens's great-great-grandson, Gerald Charles Dickens. Charles Dickens wrote The Life of Our Lord during the years 1846-1849, just about the time he was completing David Copperfield. In...
Simply Science
DK
Paper Book
Understanding science has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Science is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. The book covers not only the core sciences--physics, biology...
Ultimate Guide: Wiring, Updated 10th Edition: Meets Current National Electrical Code Standards
The Editors of Creative Homeowner
Paper Book
The most recent edition to the best-selling wiring manual, Ultimate Guide: Wiring, 10th Edition demystifies home wiring and residential electrical systems with easy-to-understand language, step-by-step photography, and detailed illustrations. Homeowners and DIYers will learn how their home's...
My favorite thing is monsters. Book two
Ferris, Emil
Paper Book
Set against the tumultuous political backdrop of late '60s Chicago, My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two is the eagerly awaited conclusion to one of the most acclaimed graphic novels of the past decade. Presented as the fictional graphic diary of 10-year-old Karen Reyes as she tries to solve the...
Oathbreakers : the war of brothers that shattered an empire and made Medieval Europe
Gabriele, Matthew
Paper Book
The authors of The Bright Ages return with a real-life Game of Thrones--the story of the Carolingian Civil War, a bloody, protracted battle pitting brother against brother, father against son, that would end an empire, upend a continent, and redefine the future of Europe By...
Got your answers : the 100 greatest sports arguments - settled
Greenberg, Mike
Paper Book
Sports fandom can bring us together like almost nothing else in today's world. Still, that doesn't mean everyone has to agree. In fact, nothing is better than a healthy debate about any and every element of sports with friends, family, coworkers, nemeses, or even strangers at your favourite hangout....
Challenger : a true story of heroism and disaster on the edge of space
Higginbotham, Adam
Paper Book
Winner of the 2024 Kirkus Nonfiction Prize * Shortlisted for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * A New York Times Notable Book of 2024 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Stunning...A heart-pounding thriller...Challenger is a...
Eden undone : a true story of sex, murder, and utopia at the dawn of World War II
Kahler, Abbott
Paper Book
An incredible true story of murder, romance, and a fateful search for utopia in the Galápagos--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ghosts of Eden Park "Abbott Kahler's wickedly gothic tale confronts an essential truth about those who ditch...
Doppelganger : a trip into the mirror world
Klein, Naomi
Paper Book
A finalist for the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Award Winner of the Women's Prize for Nonfiction NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | National Indie Bestseller A New York Times notable book of 2023 | Vulture's #1 book of 2023...
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide
Miller, Michael
Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide Who knew how simple AI could be? Using Artificial Intelligence Absolute Beginner's Guide will have you getting the most of popular AI tools in no time! Here's a small sample of what you'll find inside: Learn how AI...
Tesla : inventor of the modern
Munson, Richard
Paper Book
Nikola Tesla invented the radio, robots, and remote control. His electric induction motors run our appliances and factories, yet he has been largely overlooked by history. In Tesla, Richard Munson presents a comprehensive portrait of this farsighted and underappreciated mastermind. When...
Dac biet : an extra-special Vietnamese cookbook
Nguyen, Nini
Paper Book
A NPR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A STRATEGIST BEST COOKBOOK TO GIFT THIS YEAR * A SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE BEST BOOK ABOUT FOOD OF THE YEAR A collection of contemporary, extra-special Vietnamese recipes, from beloved classics like Hanoi-Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and...
Heretic : Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God
Nixey, Catherine
Paper Book
"A brilliant book." --The Times, Best of the Year "Heretic tells a moreish intellectual story and shakes up your understanding of Western history. At the same time, somewhat improbably, it supplies at least one good joke per paragraph; you have to keep turning back to enjoy them again." &...
The cure for women : Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi and the challenge to Victorian medicine that changed women's lives forever
Reeder, Lydia
Paper Book
"Valiant and timely ... 'The Cure for Women' reintroduces its subject as a hero for this moment." --The New York Times How Victorian male doctors used false science to argue that women were unfit for anything but motherhood--and the brilliant doctor who defied them<...
Life's too short : a memoir
Rucker, Darius
Paper Book
A raw, heartfelt memoir from Darius Rucker, the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish and country music sensation--told through the remarkable stories of the music that coursed through his life.
The best American poetry 2024
Salter, Mary Jo
Paper Book
Renowned poet Mary Jo Salter, whose command of verse forms and high intelligence is universally acknowledged, selects the poems for the 2024 edition of The Best American Poetry, "a 'best' anthology that really lives up to its title" (Chicago Tribune). The Best...
Holidays on ice
Sedaris, David.
Paper Book
David Sedaris's beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macy's elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedaris's tales of tardy trick-or-treaters ("Us and Them"); the...
Money for couples : no more stress, no more fights, just a 10-step plan to create your rich life together
Sethi, Ramit
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, go from financial frustration to joy with the the aid of this book about navigating money while in a relationship. Personal finance juggernaut Ramit Sethi's program addresses the most common money...
The playbook : a story of theater, democracy, and the making of a culture war
Shapiro, James
Paper Book
One of The Smithsonian's Ten Best History Books of the Year A brilliant and daring account of a culture war over the place of theater in American democracy in the 1930s, one that anticipates our current divide, by the acclaimed Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro ...
Open When : A Companion for Life's Twists & Turns
Smith, Julie
Paper Book
Clinical psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Julie Smith (@drjulie) returns with this highly anticipated handbook full of "break in case of emergency" advice for dealing with mental health challenges in the moment they occur. In this essential guide, Dr. Julie teaches her millions of...
Prepared: What Kids Need for a Fulfilled Life
Tavenner, Diane
Paper Book
A blueprint for how parents can stop worrying about their children's future and start helping them prepare for it, from the cofounder and CEO of one of America's most innovative public-school networks "A treasure trove of deeply practical wisdom that accords with everything I...
How not to get eaten by owlbears : a survival guide for the Forgotten Realms
Toole, Anne
Paper Book
A bite-size guide to help aspiring Dungeon Masters get up to speed on the Forgotten Realms, filled with advice and tips on where to go, what to see, and ways to avoid a horrible death in the dazzling and deadly world of Dungeons & Dragons. The Forgotten Realms are dangerous....
Something about living
Tuffaha, Lena Khalaf
Paper Book
Winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry Winner of the 2022 Akron Poetry Prize It's nearly impossible to write poetry that holds the human desire for joy and the insistent agitations of protest at the same time, but Lena Khalaf Tuffaha's gorgeous and wide-ranging new...
Abortion : our bodies, their lies, and the truths we use to win
Valenti, Jessica
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In a stirring and succinct examination of post-Roe America, "one of the most successful and visible feminists of her generation" (Washington Post) takes on what's become the country's most resonant political issue. A KIRKUS...
Classic German Cooking : The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, from Semmelknd̲el to Sauerbraten
Weiss, Luisa
Paper Book
A collection of more than 100 of the best, most emblematic recipes of German and Austrian home cooks, from the author of Classic German Baking. To many, German food is humble comfort food, the kind of food that may not win a beauty award, but more than makes up for it with...
The Paris Girl : The Young Woman Who Outwitted the Nazis and Became a Wwii Hero
White, Francelle Bradford
Movingly written by her own daughter, this captivating and intimate biography chronicles the astonishing courage Andrée Griotteray, a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Paris who would become a hero of the French Resistance through her harrowing work as an underground intelligence courier. For readers...
The Art of Danish Living: How the World's Happiest People Find Joy at Work
Wiking, Meik
Paper Book
A beautiful, research-backed guide on how to work like the happiest people in the world, the Danes. From the author of the million-copy bestseller The Little Book of Hygge. ​Based on a new study from the Happiness Research Institute, Meik Wiking reveals...
How to forage for wild foods without dying : an absolute beginner's guide to identifying 40 edible wild plants
Zachos, Ellen
Paper Book
This on-the-go guide is perfect for new foragers eager to learn about the edible plants they're most likely to find, no matter what region they're in, and provides photos and easy-to-follow identification and use guidelines for the 40 most common--and most delicious--wild plants. ...

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