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The ultimate guide to cats and kittens features beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds as well as offers information on the science and history of house cats; the prominence of cats in art, literature and superstition; feline biology and cat care.
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How do inmates speak behind bars in California? Prison slang can vary between different facilities. However, if you are someone particularly interested in California prisons, whether you're someone in law enforcement or a criminal justice student, the California Prison Slang Dictionary is for you. This definitive prison book features over 3,000 meticulously curated entries - a comprehensive and up-to-date collection that gives you a glimpse of the...
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First published in 1957, this one-volume source for everything Jewish has delighted and instructed several generations in the English-speaking Jewish world. Fully updated through 2007, it provides snapshots and in-depth entries on every important Jewish personality, place, concept, event and value in Israel, the United States, and all other parts of the world.
Mordecai Schreiber was born and raised in Israel, and lived in Uruguay and Guatemala....
5) Pop Culture in the Whedonverse All the References in Buffy, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, Agents of S.H
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Speed, Toy Story, X-Men, Alien: Resurrection, Roseanne, Parenthood, Superman/Batman. Even outside Buffy, Firefly and Avengers, Joss Whedon has written stacks of scripts, along with many series of comic books. His signature style offers strong women, sudden tragedies, and clever quips. But even more than these, he's known for the pop culture references: Under his watch, Iron Man calls Hawkeye "Legolas," Buffy dresses as Red Riding Hood and snarks,...
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This dictionary is unique because it directs readers to specific Bible passages where each word can be found. The dictionary gives the names of the scholarly sources of every definition for further research. The dictionary only defines words that are exact matches found in King James Version, not the New King James, New International Version, or New Living Translation. Finally, this dictionary does not define names of people or places in the Bible,...
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This is the ONLY GUIDE you need to control your MONEY and not let anyone take it from you.With this reading you will learn about:Tax havensCybersecurity.International taxation.Anonymity.Offshore companies.Foundations and holding companies.Wealth protection.Tax optimisation, avoidance and evasion.How to pay less or no tax.Which are the best tax strategies for your profile.Accounts in banks and neobanks.You will also have access to the private COMMUNITY....
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"Get ready to be amazed by '90 Incredible Dog Trivia Facts I Bet You Didn't Know'! In this paw-some book, with cute dog illustrations, you'll discover 90 fascinating facts about the world of dogs, uncovering ninety mind-blowing tidbits that will leave you barking for more. From the ancient origins of our beloved canine companions to the extraordinary talents and quirks of different breeds, prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly entertained....
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Adjectives have long suffered from bad press. For many years, English teachers have been fond of telling students that "adjectives are the enemy of nouns, and adverbs are the enemy of everything else."
While it's still advisable to heed your English teacher's advice on most other matters, The Highly Selective Dictionary of Golden Adjectives for the Extraordinarily Literate proves that breaking certain rules can make written and spoken language that...
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Filled with up-to-date information, fascinating & fun facts this book SOUTH KOREA: Amazing & Interesting Facts You Didn't Know Before" is the best book for kids to find out more about "The land of morning calm" This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why South Korea attracts millions of visitors annually and what makes it different from other Asian Countries. This book gives a story, history & explores the country's...
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This comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show covers everything you need to know to become a master quilter.
Alex Anderson has taught and inspired countless quilters around the world through her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson, she packs her most indispensable knowledge and advice into a single volume.
Encyclopedic in its scope, it covers quilting techniques, essential tools,...
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We all have learned it: The Holocaust lasted four years (1941-1945), took place in thousands of locations across an entire continent (Europe), and involved thousands of perpetrators and millions of victims. But when it comes to details, most of us flounder. Many websites can help us to learn more, and even a few encyclopedias. Leading among them is the four-volume encyclopedia published by Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center: The Encyclopedia...
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"Tour the LEGO Star Wars galaxy in this fully updated edition! Discover every detail of best-loved sets and vehicles including the Mos Eisley Cantina and the Millennium Falcon. Find out about your favorite LEGO Star Wars minifigures-from Rey and C-3PO to Darth Vader and Boba Fett. Meet the LEGO Star Wars team and uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes facts!"--
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Machen's "New Testament Greek", was by far the most used Greek introductory grammar in the 20th century. First published in 1923, it quickly became the most used grammar in the English speaking world. Many students today still find Machen's presentation of Greek to be the clearest and most helpful. This text reproduces Machen's entire text with a modern typeset and includes a Student's Answer Guide to all chapter exercises. Mechen assumes no prior...
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This book contains a comprehensive analysis of the entire banking system in Tanzania and how the same is regulated and supervised by the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) under the 2006 system of banking laws. It examines thoroughly the institutional and regulatory frameworks; a little bit of history of how this system came about. How the BOT with other regulators in the financial services sector (i.e. the Capital Markets and Securities Authority, Insurance...
17) Extreme Metal II
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Newly revised and updated, with even more bands detailed and dissected, including the biggest names in Grindcore, Gorecore, Pagan Metal, Viking Metal and Vampire Metal; Extreme Metal is more than just an encyclopaedia.
It takes a rare look at an ever-proliferating music scene that will horrify, thrill and shock you. From Abhorrant to Zyklon, from the chart-topping success of Slipknot to the trials and church-burnings of Count Grishnackh and Burzum,...
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Led Zeppelin's records and concerts outsold every other band on the planet. This is the first-ever comprehensive reference book on the group. It draws on years or research and features masses of unpublished information, photos and visuals. Every known fact about Led Zeppelin is included, every detail concerning their records, their concerts and their music...Breakdown of the careers of Page, Plant, Jones and Bonham In the Studio: conversations of...
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The Inspiration for An Atheist View of the Bible came from reading An Encyclopedia of Biblical Errancy by C. Dennis McKinsey.
My reading of the Old Testament of the King James translation of the Bible, along with the William Buck translation of the Indian epic Mahabharata, has made me look at these ancient stories from a new and modern perspective: a perspective that the ancient scribes could not have possibly imagined and could not describe what...
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The HarperCollins Bible Dictionary, revised and updated edition, is the most complete, up-to-date, and accessible guide for the study of the Bible available today. With more than 4,000 lively, informative, and reader-friendly entries, this essential reference book provides all the information you need to understand the Bible.
Whether you are a pastor, layperson, or a student of scripture, you will find every important name, place, and subject that...
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