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1) Africana
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89 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm
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English
Description
"Explore the deep history of Africa's 54 unique countries, from being the birthplace of humanity and the rise of its powerful kingdoms, to the devastating impact of its colonial past. Then join us to celebrate Africa's awe-inspiring nature, its vibrant food, festivals and customs. Visit its bustling cities and meet the pioneers, musicians, artists, and innovators who call this land home."--
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60 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
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English
Description
What is a rainbow and what does a rainbow mean to you? We've all seen a rainbow stretching across a stormy sky but have you ever wondered why they appear and what makes them so colorful? Explore how rainbows have fascinated scientists and artists, inspired myths and legends, and united people around the world. and discover the many ways--from flags to fairy tales, songs to sculptures, and paintings to proverbs--that humankind have celebrated these...
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172 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
Español
Description
La cara es nuestra carta de presentación en sociedad. Nuestras relaciones personales, sociales y laborales están condicionadas en gran medida por la sensación que transmite nuestro rostro, tanto en forma como en expresión. Una cara placentera tiene una serie de características que podemos definir y acotar. Una cara desagradable lo es, igualmente, por una serie de rasgos que podemos concretar y, en consecuencia, modificar. Gran parte de nuestro...
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216 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Internationally bestselling author and renowned scientist Tim Flannery and his daughter, scientist Emma Flannery, deliver an informative-yet-intimate portrait of the megalodon, an extinct shark and the largest predator of all time. When Tim Flannery was a boy he found a fossilized tooth of the giant shark megalodon at a beach near his home in Australia. This remarkable find -- the tooth was large enough to cover his palm -- sparked an interest in...
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192 pages : color illustrations, 1 color map ; 28 cm.
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English
Description
"With hundreds of North American bird species facing population decline or at risk of extinction, right now is the perfect time to create a home-based habitat garden that offers birds the resources they need to safely feed, migrate, breed, and thrive. Thankfully, making your outdoor space a secure and comfortable haven for many different bird species isn't a Herculean task. It's a matter of understanding the needs of our avian friends and how native...
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xxi, 218 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
Description
"The founder and CEO of AppSumo.com, Noah Kagan, knows how to launch a seven-figure business in a single weekend--and he's done it seven times. Million Dollar Weekend will show you how. But, if the barriers to starting a business are getting lower and lower, why is it SO HARD TO DO for SO MANY PEOPLE? Why are there so many wantrepreneurs playing at business on social media and so few entrepreneurs actually running them? Ask yourself: Do you want to...
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xv, 187 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the New York Times bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, brand-new illustrated book for middle-grade readers that looks at the early history of humankind. Even though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive-and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is...
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254 pages ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking study of the journalism startups that are challenging status quos across the country, from an activist video feed in Minneapolis to a watchdog news site in Memphis. A must-read for activists, entrepreneurs, and journalists who want to start local news outlets in their communities"--
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