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"The Dictionary of Lost Words is a work of fiction. All incidents and dialogue, and all characters with the exception of some well-known historical figures, are products of the author's imagination and are not to be construed as real. Before the lost word, there was another. It arrived at the Scriptorium in a second-hand envelope, the old address crossed out and Dr Murray, Sunnyside, Oxford, written in its place. It was Da's job to open the post and...
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DK Publishing
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The definitive guide to more than 275 heroes, villains, aliens, and droids of the Star Wars galaxy The latest edition of this beloved title has been comprehensively updated to include new characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and both seasons of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Want to learn more about the Knights of Ren? Where is Padme Amidala from? How tall is Grogu? To learn the answers to these questions and more, look no further than Star...
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"The encyclopedia once shaped our understanding of the world. Created by thousands of scholars and the most obsessive of editors, a good set conveyed a sense of absolute wisdom on its reader. Contributions from Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud, Orville Wright, Alfred Hitchcock, Marie Curie and Indira Gandhi helped millions of children with their homework. Adults cleared their shelves in the belief that everything that was explainable was now effortlessly...
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"Brimming with intelligence and personality, a vastly entertaining account of how dictionaries are made - a must read for word mavens. Have you ever tried to define the word "is?" Do you have strong feelings about the word (and, yes, it is a word) "irregardless?" Did you know that OMG was first used in 1917, in a letter to Winston Churchill? These are the questions that keep lexicographers up at night. While most of us might take dictionaries for...
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"Peter Winceworth, a disaffected Victorian lexicographer, inserts false entries into a dictionary - violating and subverting the dictionary's authority - in an attempt to assert some sense of individual purpose and artistic freedom. In the present day, Mallory, a young overworked and underpaid intern employed by the dictionary's publishing house, is tasked with uncovering these entries before the work is digitised. As the novel progresses and their...
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World Book Inc
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[2022].
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English
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"A 22-volume, highly illustrated, general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use World Book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index." --
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2013.
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With an extensive photographic catalog of more than 400 dog breeds, organized by to FCI groupings, each profile describes the breed's uses and character, lists compatible owner traits, and shares facts about the breed's origins. Dog owners, breeders, and fans will also learn about canine anatomy and body systems; instinct and behavior; how dogs interact with humans; and the essentials of good care.
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Kingfisher
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2014.
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English
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Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...
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DK Publishing
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2019.
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Journey back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs raomed the land, menacing pterosaurs patrolled the skies, and the seas were filled with awesome reptiles. Find out how these creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us.
14) Big book of why
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Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
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English
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"The TIME For Kids' Big Book of Questions series is newly revised with updated information, photos, illustrations, and graphics to answer over 250 intriguing questions in popular subject areas: Animals, Space, History, Science, Technology, Sports and more"--
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around the world to study and protect every kind of animal,...
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Sky Pony Press
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[2019]
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English
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Minecraft has more than 100 million registered users worldwide. This guide goes in depth to cover challenges never before collected in one book, perfect for casual gamers or hardcore players looking to take their game to the next level. With 200+ color illustrations throughout the text and an exciting and dynamic design, this is a true collector's item that every Minecraft fan must own. This book's format and design are similar to our popular Ultimate...
17) Unexplained
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Kingfisher
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2006.
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English
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Explores the human fascination with the unknowable, from hauntings and the power of the mind to lost civilizations, ancient superstitions, and life from other planets.
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