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Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Organized by categories including sports cars, convertibles and compacts, this illustrated guide of the history of the car features over 1,200 of the world's greatest, most iconic vehicles from the Rolls Royce Silver Ghost to the Ferrari F40"--
Author
Publisher
Better Day Books, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The role of homemaker takes on a whole new meaning with this modern guide that offers hands-on décor advice for creative homeowners. Learn how to create a relaxed home atmosphere that doesn't skimp on style; Get decorating advice for every major room in the home; Transform 20 spaces in the home with step-by-step styling projects; Be inspired with entertaining ideas for dinner parties, outdoor living, kid's parties, and more; Keep your home stocked...
Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Filmmaker, photographer, and world-class mountaineer Jimmy Chin goes where few can follow to capture stunning images in death-defying situations. There and Back draws from his breathtaking portfolio of photographs, captured over twenty years during cutting-edge expeditions on all seven continents--from skiing Mount Everest, to an unsupported traverse of Tibet's Chang Tang Plateau on foot, to first ascents in Chad's Ennedi Desert and Antarctica's...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The only science encyclopedia for children you'll ever need, with amazing photography that shows and explains how chemistry, physics, and biology work. Watch as mixtures merge and matter changes state. Discover how some chemical changes can be reversed, yet others can't, and why some reactions happen with a bang! See bacteria at work in the world around us, and even inside the human digestive system. Understand the tricks that light plays, and unlock...
Author
Publisher
Hardie Grant
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Forever Wandering documents the endless beauty of our natural world. Photographer and the creative mind behind @helloemilie, Emilie Ristevski, invites you on a journey through her lens with a collection of otherworldly landscapes and photographic studies of the delicate ecosystems that make our planet unique. The photography that fills these pages shows our world's immense diversity, from the vast desert landscapes in Namibia to the frozen glacial...
67) Black futures
Publisher
One World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Black Futures is a collection of work--art, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more--that tells the story of the radical, imaginative, bold, and beautiful world that black artists, high and low, are producing today. The book presents a succession of brilliant and provocative pieces--from both emerging and renowned creators of all kinds--that generates an entrancing rhythm: Readers will go from conversations with hackers...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year with this glorious and heartwrenching collection of photographs. The animals featured in these pages are either destined for extinction or already extinct in the wild but still alive today, thanks to dedication of a heroic group committed to their continued survival. From the majestic Sumatran rhinoceros to the tiny Salt Creek tiger beetle, Sartore's...
Author
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
From Prince Eric's royal library, this beautiful guidebook deep dives into the legends and lore surrounding the mermaids and their world from The Little Mermaid live action film. Learn more about the Seven Seas and the mermaid princesses who rule them, discover stories of sirens and sea witches, and come to know the legend of the coral moon. With gorgeous full-color illustrations throughout, this book is perfect for any reader who can't get enough...
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by award-winning Inuk director Zacharias Kunuk's short film of the same name, The Shaman's Apprentice tells the story of a young shaman in training who must face her first test--a trip to the underground to visit Kannaaluk, The One Below, who holds the answers to why a community member has become ill. Facing dark spirits and physical challenges, the young shaman must learn to stifle her fear and listen to what Kannaaluk has to tell her."--...
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Gregarious or shy, curious or placid, playful or retiring, all the animals in Traer Scott's newest collection have one thing in common: a sparkling personality! This whimsical, soulful, and personal photo collection focuses on the lives of the farm animals we often take for granted. Scott introduces us to barnyard animals both familiar and lesser known, from cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens to Dolly the wooly llama, Bianca the Sicilian miniature donkey,...
Author
Publisher
Future Horizons
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
For the last three decades, parents and professionals have learned to write Social Stories to accurately share information, teach, and praise children, adolescents, and adults with autism. Developed in 1991 by Carol Gray, today Social Stories are an internationally-respected and popular evidence-based instructional strategy. What if the tables were turned? In A Social Story for the Rest of Us, Carol merges her expertise and experience as an autism...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Everyone loves a bunk bed. Whether you are five or fifty-five, there is something about a cozy sleeping nook that excites the imagination. They also have to be an infinitely practical safe-saving solution. The Bunk Bed Book offers useful tips and advice for readers seeking bunks or nooks for their own"--
Publisher
Skira Editore
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Africa is the second largest continent in the world. It's the land of the most spectacular habitat on the planet: savannahs, rainforests, deserts, volcanic landscapes, mountains and coastlines. It is also home to an incredible wealth of animals. Admire the vast herds of the "great migration" on the mottled plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti. Watch the elephants grazing in the shadow of Kilimanjaro, or a wild gorilla in Volcanoes National Park....
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"For millennia, trees have offered renewal and inspiration. They have provided for humanity on every level, from spiritual sanctuary to the raw material for our homes, books, and food. In this beautiful and revealing book, National Geographic combines legendary photography with cutting-edge science to illuminate exactly how trees influence the life of planet Earth--from our personal lives to the weather cycle. Beautifully illustrated essays tell the...
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
From Mozart to Mendelssohn, this comprehensive guide to classical music history and classical music biography is the perfect latest addition to the best-selling Big Ideas series. Easy to understand and clear to follow, this history of classical music explores and explains music theory and the impact of seminal pieces, while also providing fascinating stories about the lives of crucial composers and performers. Including an insightful foreword by Katie...
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