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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Hispanic American literature has a venerable history and has dramatically increased its importance and popularity in recent years. This resource contains around 250 entries on some of the most popular Hispanic American authors and their works.

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. This title looks at the modern tools of computers, printers, and scanners to create questioned documents and counterfeits. Beginning with an overview of the start of fakes and forgeries from ancient times to the present, this volume examines the art of analyzing evidence.

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Designed to be accessible to young readers, these volumes offer a way of learning about the history of America. Each book includes information on what was happening in the arts, sciences, popular culture, fashion, and music. They include 100 or more photographs, box features, pull-out quotations, a glossary, a further reading list, and an index.…

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Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. This illustrated reference guide answers questions about a variety of vehicles and how they work. Questions examined include: ""what happens inside a car engine?"", ""how does a hovercraft ride the waves?"", ""how do helicopters fly?"" and ""how are satellites launched into space.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. This illustrated reference guide answers questions about a variety of vehicles and how they work. Questions examined include: ""what happens inside a car engine?"", ""how does a hovercraft ride the waves?"", ""how do helicopters fly?"" and ""how are satellites launched into space.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. An invaluable reference for woodworkers, crafters, furniture designers, and home enthusiasts, this comprehensive guide helps readers discover one of our most beautiful natural resources and learn how to use and appreciate this wonderfully versatile material. The Encyclopedia of Wood, New Edition provides an A-to-Z directory featuring more than 150 of the world's most popular woods, with information on growth rate, distribution, key characteristics, working properties, and commercial uses. Each entry includes a detailed color photograph to show the tree's unique grain, pattern, figure, and color, providing a valuable visual resource for selecting timber. An informative introduction explains the anatomy and life cycle of trees as well as the process of producing boards and veneers, and examines essential conservation issues. Perfect for use in a range of applications, this richly illustrated guide is a one-stop resource to the remarkable world of wood.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Top Careers in Two Years: Hospitality, Human Services, and Tourism explores some of the many lucrative and popular careers in this stimulating field for high school graduates who believe four years of higher education is not the right choice for them.Job profiles include: caterer; chef; event planner; food and beverage manager; funeral home worker; hotel manager; massage therapist; recreation worker; retirement home manager; and, travel agent. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Part of an eight-volume series offering young people a view of the ancient tribes of North America, this book describes the lives of the Indians who lived in the Plains. The lifestyle of these tribes (the Crow, Sioux, Comanche, Pawnee and Cree) was unique in that it only evolved after contact with whites. The book details the roots (tribal family trees and tribal languages), clothing, shelter, hunting, first contact with the whites, tribal wars, folklore and myths, religion and religious ceremonies of the tribes.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Traces key themes of Russia's evolving experiment with democracy and its attempts to establish radical new economic, political and social policies.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Tracing the path of one of the world's leading experts on sharks and marine life, Eugenie Clark: Marine Biologist provides career information on marine biologists and divers through this exciting story. Eugenie Clark, nicknamed ""the Shark Lady,"" is one of the world's most famous marine biologists and leading experts on sharks. After expressing an interest in aquatic life as a child, Clark pursued studies in zoology during the 1940s, a time when opportunities for women in science were limited. Clark's hard work and determination have taken her around the world on countless diving and research missions, allowing her to meet with royalty, work beside other leading scientists, and even ride on the back of a whale shark. Although Clark has retired from her teaching post at the University of Maryland, she continues to dive and conduct research on various species of fish.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Art remains an attractive field to many creative people, but it is traditionally difficult to break into the business. This is a guide for those looking for an advantage in planning a career in art. It showcases more than 65 jobs, ranging from painter to art director to museum curator.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The mathematical and finance field can be a very lucrative one, with jobs ranging from bankers to lawyers to urban planners, and more. What does it take to pursue a career in math and money? This book helps kids identify their personality traits and guides them on how best to apply the skills to careers in the mathematical or financial field. Bond Ill, Nancy (illustratore).…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Ferguson's Career Biographies tell the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people. This book focuses on Tiger Woods, looking at his early education and training, the challenges he faced on the job, important mentors and his career achievement.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Bond, Nancy (illustratore).

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Paperback. Condizione: Good. 'Football Superstars' celebrates some of the top players in the history of American football. Each book covers a player's childhood, influences, path to the pros, setbacks and triumphs, personal life, commitment to charities and other organizations, and his legacy to the sport.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950 provides an eye-opening introduction to those five historic decades by analyzing the advancement of the field through the accomplishments of 10 significant mathematicians. From David Hilbert and Emmy Noether, who introduced the infinite dimensional vector spaces and algebraic rings that bear their names, to Norbert Wiener, the founder of cybernetics, this in-depth volume is an excellent choice for libraries aiming to provide a range of resources covering the history of mathematics.…