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The curse of King Tut's mummy (Stepping stones. True stories)
Par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. 2007
When the pharaohs of Egypt died, they were mummified and buried in pyramids and tombs with all their riches. But…
as centuries passed, the tombs were looted and the pharaohs' gold stolen. Then Howard Carter found the greatest Egyptian treasure trove of all - the tomb of King Tut's mummy! But did the amazing treasure come with a deadly curse? Grades 2-4. 2007.The alchemy of love and lust: discovering our sex hormones and how they determine who we love, when we love, and how often we love
Par Theresa Larsen Crenshaw. 1997
Identifies the role our hormones play in the different sexual stages, exploring the age-old concept of chemistry between the sexes…
and how hormones can determine the course of human relationships. Functions as both an encyclopedia of our attachment-related hormones, telling us exactly what they are and exactly what modern science thinks they do, and a guide to what we can do to get them to keep functioning the way we want them to. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996.Slow death by rubber duck: how the toxic chemistry of everyday life affects our health
Par Rick Smith, Bruce Lourie, Sarah Dopp. 2009
To prove that the most dangerous pollution comes from commonplace items in our homes and workplaces, Smith and Lourie ingested…
and inhaled these items for one week. They expose the miscreant corporate giants who manufacture the toxins, the weak-kneed government officials who let it happen, and the effects on people across the globe; they also describe the extent to which we are poisoned, from the simple household dust that is polluting our blood to the toxins in our urine that are created by run-of-the-mill shampoos and toothpaste. c2009.Shadow child: an apprenticeship in love and loss
Par Beth Powning. 2005
Like many young women, Beth Powning faced decisions of whether and when to start a family. At age twenty-four she…
became pregnant, but eleven days past her due date, she delivered a perfect, stillborn son. In this exploration of motherhood and loss, we're taken on a powerful journey into the heart of grief and renewal. National Bestseller. 2005.Sexually speaking: what every woman needs to know about sexual health
Par Ruth K Westheimer, Pierre A Lehu, Amos Grünebaum. 2012
Addresses the most pressing health issues women face today and provides everything needed to take charge of your health -…
from finding a gynecologist to having a happy sex life to planning or avoiding a pregnancy. Covers questions related to sexuality, hormones, STDs, pregnancy, menopause, fibroids, and ovarian cancer, and helps you overcome embarrassment and other common obstacles to understanding and safeguarding your personal health. Includes sex. c2012.Secrets of the mummies: uncovering the bodies of ancient Egyptians (An I was there book)
Par Shelley Tanaka, Peter Brand. 1999
Four mummies, from a mighty pharaoh to a poor weaver, are studied scientifically to reveal the lives and times of…
these three-thousand-year-old people. Also describes embalming and mummification, life in ancient Egypt, and the scientific techniques now used to study mummies. Grades 3-6. 1999.Living things we love to hate: facts, fantasies & fallacies
Par Des Kennedy. 1992
Kennedy examines our relationships with everything we are supposed to hate -- from dandelions to snakes. With anecdotes and interesting…
facts, he talks about our war against pests and tries to reconcile humanity to the natural world. 1992.Let it rot!: the gardener's guide to composting (Storey's down-to-earth guides)
Par Stu Campbell. 1998
Covers reasons to compost; differing approaches; how decomposition works; various methods, ingredients, and containers; how to speed decomposition; and how…
to use the end result. The bibliography provides 14 other books on composting; a list of sources of composting supplies is also given. c1998.How to expect what you're not expecting: stories of pregnancy, parenthood and loss
Par Jessica Hiemstra, Lisa Martin-DeMoor. 2013
One size fits all does not apply to pregnancy and childbirth. Each one is different, unique, and comes with its…
share of happiness and pain. But how does one prepare for an unexpected loss of a pregnancy or hoped-for baby? In this anthology, writers share their true stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and other, related losses, which can prepare and guide women and their families for when the unforeseen happens. 2013.Island of the blessed: the secrets of Egypt's everlasting oasis
Par Harry Thurston. 2003
Harry Thurston follows an international group of archaeologists on an expedition to uncover the secrets of the everlasting oasis that…
exists in the middle of the Egyptian desert. In the excavation process, many ancient objects are found that hint at how civilization was born in the Egyptian desert. 2003.Better house and planet: Over 500 Tips For Efficient Housekeeping
Par Marjorie Harris. 1991
Paget, an expert on sexuality and relationships, uses her taboo busting and groundbreaking research to help women maintain their sensuality…
and sexuality while dealing with changes in body, relationship, and lifestyle during and after pregnancy. All the questions women - and men - have regarding pregnancy and sex will finally be answered. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2004.Ecological gardening: Your Path To A Healthy Garden
Par Marjorie Harris. 2009
Harris - who has been an organic gardener since the 1960s - encourages the Canadian gardener to get back to…
basics. With information updated for today's society, she shows how little use pesticides and chemicals are when making a lush and abundant garden. 2009.A new leaf: growing with my garden
Par Merilyn Simonds. 2011
Traces a year of growing seasons at The Leaf, Simonds' acreage in eastern Ontario. A lifelong gardener, Simonds works the…
soil and the soul for wide-ranging revelations about everything from flowers that keep time, to the strange gift of compost, to great gardens of the world, to things lost and found underground. 2011.1491: new revelations of the Americas before Columbus
Par Charles C Mann. 2006
Offers conclusions from anthropological and archaeological research about the western hemisphere before European exploration. Examines the evidence of a large…
indigenous population and the ecological impact the people had on the environment through crop modification, landscaping, and farming the rainforest. Discusses the rise and fall of Indian empires. Some descriptions of violence. Bestseller. 2005.The period book: everything you don't want to ask (but need to know) (Youth project)
Par Karen Gravelle, Jennifer Gravelle. 1997
Karen Gravelle and her 15-year-old niece, Jennifer, look at physical, emotional and social changes, as well as other issues associated…
with menstruation. The book seeks to ease the confusion many teenage girls might feel, and celebrates the new sense of maturity their period can bring.The best friends' guide to pregnancy: or everything your doctor won't tell you
Par Vicki Iovine. 1995
A guide for the expectant mother, containing practical tips and humorous tales on anything pregnant. Vicki Iovine discusses what really…
happens to your body, common fears and paranoia, the pregnancy experts, how to have sex during pregnancy, and looking and feeling your best. 1995.The spinster & the prophet: Florence Deeks, H.G. Wells, and the mystery of the purloined past
Par A. B McKillop. 2000
This volume examines the mystery behind Florence Deeks' 1925 lawsuit, which claimed that H. G. Wells plagiarized her manuscript in…
the writing of his international best-seller The Outline of History. In this exploration, McKillop introduces several sources, including renowned publishers, editors, lawyers, judges, and others, who come forward in this work to offer an account of one of the most notorious literary legal battles of the 20th century. 2000.What to expect when you're expecting
Par Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Eisenberg Murkoff, Sandee Eisenberg Hathaway. 1991
The authors offer a month-by-month guide designed to take the worry out of pregnancy. Topics include planning for pregnancy, nutritional…
needs, lifestyle changes, and the emotional aspects of pregnancy. They also discuss medical terminology and procedures. 1991.Hadrian: the restless emperor (Roman Imperial Biographies Ser.)
Par Anthony Richard Birley. 1998
Hadrian's reign (AD 117-138) was a watershed in the history of the Roman Empire. In this text the author brings…
together the evidence from inscriptions and papyri, and up to date and in-depth examination of the work of other scholars on aspects of Hadrian's reign and policies such as the Jewish war, the coinage, and Hadrian's building programme in Rome, Athens and Tivoli. 1998.