Dictionaries, Atlases
OUR MAGNIFICENT BASTARD TONGUE: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF ENGLISH
Written by McWhorter, John
A survey of the quirks and quandaries of the English language, focusing on our strange and wonderful grammar Why do we say "I am reading a catalog" instead of "I read a catalog"? Why do we say "do" at all? Is the way we speak a reflection of our cultural values?
LITTLE BOOK OF PRIDE: LOVE IS LOVE
Written by Gray, Joanna
The Little Book of Pride is a vibrant and joyful celebration of love and liberation. Through a collection of inspiring tips and exercises, and positive quotes from pioneering LGBTQ+ heroes, learn about the movement and power of pride.
OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC 2022
Happy New Almanac Year! It's time to celebrate the 230th edition of The Old Farmer's Almanac! Long recognized as North America's most-beloved and best-selling annual, this handy yellow book fulfills every need and expectation as a calendar of the heavens, a time capsule of the year, an essential reference that reads like a magazine.
FROM AMECHE TO ZOZZLED: A GLOSSARY OF HARD-BOILED SLANG OF THE 1920S THROUGH THE 1940S
Written by Tradii, Joe
Do you know a blind pig from a butter and egg man? Do you get a kick out of the lingo in old gangster films, or ever wish you knew a cool noir name for something? Or maybe you just have a love for colorful language. In "From Ameche to Zozzled", you'll find a collection of over 1,000 words from the glory days of hard-boiled cops and criminals.
LITTLE BOOK OF ASTROLOGY
Written by Tanti, Fabienne
- Richly Illustrated with beautiful lithographs, this volume presents the history of astrology through 78 stunning thematic spreads - Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging With this little book of antique chromo prints, dive into the fascinating world of astrology, from its origins and history, to its most eminent figures, mysteries, and prevalent myths.
LITTLE BOOK OF WITCHES
Written by Foufelle, Dominique
- Richly Illustrated with beautiful lithographs, this volume presents the history of witches and witchcraft through 78 thematic spreads - Beautifully packaged - hardback, foam filled, with gilt edging How does one become a witch? What is the difference between white and black magic? What does a witch look like? Why do witches get together for a sabbath? What do they put in their potions?
100 SPEECHES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
Written by Salter, Colin
The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and changed the course of history.
PRONOUN LOWDOWN: DEMYSTIFYING AND CELEBRATING GENDER DIVERSITY
Written by Zisin, Nevo
Dismantle the messy myth of gender, with this a colorful, approachable, and irreverent-AF book. We find ourselves at an exciting moment in history. For the first time, trans and gender diverse people are being seen and heard. Thanks to tireless activism, and an increased visibility worldwide, these lived experiences (the joyful, and the painful) are no longer able to be ignored.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2021
Written by Guinness World Records
All aboard Guinness World Records 2021 for a life-changing journey of discovery! This year, we're devoting a chapter to the history of exploration, starting with the story of the very first circumnavigation, along with our History of Adventure timeline, featuring a host of remarkable achievements.
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