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Hello, crochet friends!: making art, being mindful, giving back : do what makes you happy
Par Jennifer Larson, Jonah Larson, Erin Harris. 2019
Young, gifted artist Jonah Larson discusses his adoption from Ethiopia and his challenges in a Wisconsin school. He and his…
mom recount how crocheting came into his life, calmed his hyper mind, and became a source of joy and fame for him. For grades 2-4. 2019The ARRL ham radio license manual: all you need to become an amateur radio operator
Par H. Ward Silver, The American Radio Relay League. 2018
Study manual for passing the Technician license exam administered by ARRL, the national association for amateur radio operators. Explains what…
is allowed in amateur radio, electrical components, propagation of radio waves, equipment, communication with others, regulations, and safety. 2018Chess for beginners: know the rules, choose your strategy, and start winning
Par Yelizaveta Orlova. 2018
A nationally ranked chess player presents a guide for those new to the game. Includes an overview of the board,…
pieces, and rules, along with basic strategies and tactics that allow a player to control the board, think multiple moves ahead, and achieve checkmate. 2018Isaac Newton: the asshole who reinvented the universe (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
Par Brian Taylor, Florian Freistetter. 2018
Astronomer presents a biography of Isaac Newton that is filled with both praise for his accomplishments as well as a…
harsh assessment of the effects of his abrasive personality on his personal and professional relationships. Translated from the 2017 German edition. Strong language. 2018Richard Potter: America's first Black celebrity
Par John A. Hodgson. 2018
Biography of a man who was born the son of a slave in 1783, and went on to become the…
most popular entertainer in America. Examines both his public life as a magician and ventriloquist and his experiences as a black man in pre-Civil War America. 2018Dungeons & tombs: a young adventurer's guide. Dungeons & dragons (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
Par Andrew Wheeler, Jim Zub, Stacy King, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed, Official Dungeons & Dragons Licensed. 2019
Guide to six lethal lairs role-players encounter in the world of Dungeons & Dragons, and the dangerous beasts that live…
within. Includes instructions on how to build your own dungeon. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2019The elements: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions #Vol. 104)
Par Philip Ball. 2004
Beginning with the ancient Greeks' earth, air, fire, and water, science journalist goes on to discuss the discovery of oxygen,…
the aesthetic and economic appeal of gold, the periodic table's origins, and practical uses of the elements in science, medicine, manufacturing, and technology. 2002Spaceman: an astronaut's unlikely journey to unlock the secrets of the universe
Par Mike Massimino. 2016
An astronaut chronicles his life and the journey to his career. Discusses growing up in New York, figuring out how…
to achieve his dreams of working for NASA, his initial medical disqualification due to his eyesight, and his eventual training. Includes anecdotes of the other astronauts he has met over the years. 2016Mini knitted charms: twenty to make (Twenty to make)
Par Sachiyo Ishii. 2017
Collection of twenty knitting patterns to create charms that can be added to keychains, bookmarks, and similar items. Forms include…
shapes, food items, animals, and more. Contains brief overview of what knitting knowledge is required for completion of projects. 2017In strangers' arms: the magic of the tango
Par Beatriz E. Dujovne. 2011
A psychologist from Buenos Aires draws on her own experience and interviews with other dancers as she examines the history…
and mythology of the dance known as the tango. She shows how the dance is deeply entwined in Argentine culture. 2011Dueling with kings: high stakes, killer sharks, and the get-rich promise of daily fantasy sports
Par Daniel Barbarisi. 2017
A sportswriter quits his job and goes deep inside the world of daily fantasy sports, which combines fantasy sports leagues…
with high stakes gambling. He looks at two companies that dominate this arena, observes the sharks who bet millions, and puts his own money on the line. Some strong language. 2017Tales of the quantum: understanding physics' most fundamental theory
Par Art Hobson. 2017
Physicist explains the quantum, which is defined as a unified specific bundle of field energy and makes up photons, electrons,…
protons, atoms, and molecules. Pays particular attention to the resulting phenomena, including wave-particle duality, fundamental randomness, existence in two places simultaneously, quantum jumps, and more. 2017Why time flies: a mostly scientific investigation
Par Alan Burdick. 2017
Journalist distills his ten years of research into the concept of time. Discusses time as a scientific concept, the ways…
time is experienced according to age and geographic location, and twenty-first century investigations into it--including those by neuroscientists. 2017The curse of cash
Par Kenneth S. Rogoff. 2016
Former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund argues for the elimination of paper money. Discusses the drawbacks of cash…
with regard to criminal enterprises--including tax evasion, illicit drugs, and national security--the effect on national interest rates, and the interplay between international currencies. 2016Couture confessions: fashion legends in their own words
Par Pamela Golbin. 2016
A collection of faux interviews with deceased fashion designers, using writings, correspondence, and other media from the designers' own times…
to answer the questions posed. Among the designers included are Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Christian Dior, Madame Grès, Pierre Balmain, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and others. 2016Water: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par John Finney, J. L. Finney. 2015
Physics professor introduces the science of water, explaining that the structure of water molecules gives rise to its physical and…
chemical properties. Considers water in all of its states--ice and steam as well as liquid. Identifies the importance of the science of water in many fields, including chemistry, astrophysics, and environmental research. 2015Sound: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Mike Goldsmith. 2015
Science writer explores the science of sound in different contexts, covering the audible and the inaudible, sound under the ground…
and under water, acoustic and electric sound, and hearing in humans and animals. Describes the physical basis of pitch and harmony and how sound waves are exploited in musical instruments. 2015Relativity: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Russell Stannard. 2008
Physicist and professor sets out to make Einstein's special and general theories of relativity accessible and understandable, using minimal mathematics.…
Explores the theories' impact on science and our contemporary understanding of the universe. Explains the formula E=mc² and ventures into the concepts of curved space-time and black holes. 2008Newton: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par Robert Iliffe, Rob Iliffe. 2007
Professor of intellectual history provides a balanced appraisal of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), one of the most influential mathematicians and scientists…
who ever lived. Explains Newton's scientific discoveries, the forces that shaped his thinking, and his radical theology and controversial beliefs--including a keen interest in alchemy. 2007Nuclear power: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Par J. M Irvine, Maxwell Irvine. 2011
Physics professor provides an overview of the development of nuclear science and the emergence of the nuclear power industry. Assesses…
risks, costs, and potential future prospects. Addresses anxieties provoked by reactor incidents such as those at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima. Examines the possibility of nuclear fusion replacing nuclear fission. 2011