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L.A. Mexicano

By: Bill Esparza

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Richly photographed and authentically local, LA Mexicano showcases LA’s famously rich and complex Mexican-food culture, including recipes; profiles of chefs, bakers, restaurateurs, and vendors; and neighborhood guides. Part cookbook, part food journalism, and part love song to LA, it's the definitive resource for home cooks, hungry Angelenos, and food-loving visitors. With a foreword by Taco USA's Gustavo Arellano.

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Prospect Park Books

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1945551011

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Treasury of Texas Trivia

By: Bill Cannon

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Treasury of Texas Trivia

By: Bill Cannon

Texas and Texans have been known to boast of having the best or the worst, the most or the least, the largest or the tiniest of just about everything. Join author Bill Cannon as he reveals facts that depict the colorful bravado unique to the Lone Star State. For instance, no six but seven flags flew over Texas. In 1832 the composer of The Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, was the cousel hired by Sam Houston to defend him on assault charges. And someone other than Sam Bass may be buried in his grave. A Treasury of Texas Trivia is complemented by newspaper accounts, photographs, and other documentation of these and other little-known bits of Texas history.

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1461732778

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Texas Cemeteries

The Resting Places of Famous, Infamous, and Just Plain Interesting Texans

By: Bill Harvey

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Texas Cemeteries

The Resting Places of Famous, Infamous, and Just Plain Interesting Texans

By: Bill Harvey

Winner, Journalistic Achievement Award, Texas Historical Foundation, 2004 From the simplest slab of weathered stone to the most imposing mausoleum, every marker in a Texas cemetery bears witness to a life that—in ways small or large—helped shape the history and culture of the state. Telling the stories of some of these significant lives is the purpose of this book. Within its pages, you'll meet not only the heroes of the Texas Revolution, for example, but also one of the great African American cowboys of the traildriving era (Bose Ikard) and the first woman in Texas elected to statewide office (Annie Webb Blanton). Visiting cemeteries from every era and all regions of the state, Bill Harvey recounts the histories of famous, infamous, and just plain interesting Texans who lie at rest in Texas cemeteries. The book is organized alphabetically by city for easy reference. For each city, Harvey lists one or more cemeteries, giving their location and history, if significant. At the heart of the book are his profiles of the noteworthy people buried in each cemetery. They include not only famous but also lesser-known and even unknown Texans who made important contributions to the state in the arts, sports, business, military service, politics—truly every area of communal life. For those who want to visit these resting places, Harvey also includes tips on finding cemeteries, locating gravesites, and taking good photographs. Spend time with him in the graveyards of Texas, and you'll soon appreciate what fascinating stories the silent stones can tell.

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University of Texas Press

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0292779348

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9780292779341

Eyewitness to the Alamo

By: Bill Groneman

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Eyewitness to the Alamo

By: Bill Groneman

Contains over one hundred descriptions of the Battle of the Alamo by people who were witnesses or who claimed to have witnessed the event. These accounts are the basis for all of the histories, traditions, myths, and legends of this famous battle. Many are conflicting, some are highly suspect as to authenticity, but all are intriguing.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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149302843X

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The End of the Day

By: Bill Clegg

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The End of the Day

By: Bill Clegg

“Reading [The End of the Day] is like studying a stained-glass window up close, each piece bright and sharply cut, but when you step back and see it as a whole you discover a large, beautiful, mysterious work of art.” —David Ebershoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Danish Girl and The 19th Wife Following his acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Did You Ever Have a Family, Bill Clegg returns with a deeply moving, emotionally resonant second novel about the complicated bonds and breaking points of friendship, the corrosive forces of secrets, the heartbeat of longing, and the redemption found in forgiveness. A retired widow in rural Connecticut wakes to an unexpected visit from her childhood best friend whom she hasn’t seen in forty-nine years. A man arrives at a Pennsylvania hotel to introduce his estranged father to his newborn daughter and finds him collapsed on the floor of the lobby. A sixty-seven-year-old taxi driver in Kauai receives a phone call from the mainland that jars her back to a traumatic past. These seemingly disconnected lives come together as half-century-old secrets begin to surface. It is in this moment that Bill Clegg reminds us how choices—to connect, to betray, to protect—become our legacy. Deeply observed and beautifully written, this novel is a feat of storytelling, capturing sixty years within the framework of one fateful day.

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Gallery/Scout Press

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1476798206

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Texas Trivia

Everything Y'all Need to Know about the Lone Star State

By: Bill Cannon

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Texas Trivia

Everything Y'all Need to Know about the Lone Star State

By: Bill Cannon

Texas and Texans have been known to boast of having the best or the worst, the most or the least, the largest or the tiniest of just about everything. Texas Trivia: Everything Y'all Need to Know about the Lone Star State reveals the facts that depict the colorful bravado unique to Texas. For instance, not six but seven flags flew over Texas. In 1832 the composer of The Star Spangled Banner, Francis Scott Key, was the counsel hired by Sam Houston to defend him on assault charges. And someone other than Sam Bass may be buried in his grave. The volume is complemented by newspaper accounts, photographs, and other documentation of these and other little-known bits of Texas history.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493032429

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Treasury of Texas Trivia II

By: Bill Cannon

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Treasury of Texas Trivia II

By: Bill Cannon

Continuing the amusing, interesting, factual, and sometimes ridiculous bits of information in A Treasury of Texas Trivia, this second volume brings you all-new entertaining tidbits-some of them useful historical facts and some just for fun. Among these are: Some of the bizarre ways Texas towns and regions have gained lasting recognition. Supporting actors in the cast of leading characters in the development of Texas. Skeletons in the closet of our great state and some less-than-brag-worthy incidents from the past. Incredible but true stories found only in Texas. Minor reflections of history trivia not taught in school. This is truly a book the whole family can read and enjoy.

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Taylor Trade Publishing

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1461709555

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Image of the Dragon

By: Bill E. Webb

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Image of the Dragon

By: Bill E. Webb

When an American jet is shot down coming into an American airbase in Japan, two Air Force special agents hunt the terrorists. The agents are drawn into a complex web of plot and counterplot that involves high officials in both countries' government and business institutions. As the violence escalates, the two agents must choose between a thousand threads to uncover the secret behind the Image of the Dragon.

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iUniverse

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0595195423

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Counterpredators

Survival Response Conditioning and the Parent/Child Connection

By: Bill Kortenbach

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Counterpredators

Survival Response Conditioning and the Parent/Child Connection

By: Bill Kortenbach

Counterpredators" is a modern solution to an ancient problem: Parents face the overwhelming responsibility of training their children to navigate the threat environment and safely molding them into powerful, self-aware, authentic adults. At the same time, many parents do not themselves possess the necessary skill set-and when their children sense this, they begin to adopt questionable heroes and role models. In the natural world, animal parents train their young by repeatedly exposing them to hazard, while demonstrating efficient risk management, yet our society teaches us to do the exact opposite: Shelter and protect our children from whatever might harm them. As a result, many children are profoundly unprepared to deal with real threat. Since both animal and human young are equally vulnerable, it is easy to spot the weak link: The unprepared human parent. To solve this problem, parents need to assume a powerful new identity, something unique and elemental that rivets the attention and imagination of their children. They must become counterpredators: individuals who have the skill and the will to engage and overcome human threats. "Counterpredators" is the story of how to achieve this transition using cutting edge methodology. Survival Response Conditioning --the re-activation of dormant, subconscious survival skills combined with high pressure, scenario based experiences--produces rapid, permanent change and provides the launch pad for an unbreakable bond of love and respect between parents and children.

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eBookIt.com

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1456612093

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9781456612092

Death of a Legend

The Myth and Mystery Surrounding the Death of Davy Crockett

By: Bill Groneman

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Death of a Legend

The Myth and Mystery Surrounding the Death of Davy Crockett

By: Bill Groneman

On March 6, 1836 one of the most well-known Americans of his time fought and died in one of America's most celebrated battles. In recent years the fate of David Crockett at the Alamo has become a subject of controversy and debate.

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1461732786

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David Crockett

Hero of the Common Man

By: Bill Groneman

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David Crockett

Hero of the Common Man

By: Bill Groneman

Chronicles the life of David "Davy" Crockett, discussing his adventures as a hunter, explorer, soldier, and politician.

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Macmillan

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0765310678

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9780765310675

The Docks

By: Bill Sharpsteen

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The Docks

By: Bill Sharpsteen

The Docks is an eye-opening journey into a giant madhouse of activity that few outsiders ever see: the Port of Los Angeles. In a book woven throughout with riveting novelist detail and illustrated with photographs that capture the frenetic energy of the place, Bill Sharpsteen tells the story of the people who have made this port, the largest in the country, one of the nation’s most vital economic enterprises. Among others, we meet a pilot who parks ships, one of the first women longshoremen, union officials and employers at odds over almost everything, an environmental activist fighting air pollution in the "diesel death zone," and those with the nearly impossible job of enforcing security. Together these stories paint a compelling picture of a critical entryway for goods coming into the country—the Port of Los Angeles is part of a complex that brings in 40% of all our waterborne cargo and 70% of all Asian imports—yet one that is also extremely vulnerable. The Docks is a rare look at a world within our world in which we find a microcosm of the labor, environmental, and security issues we collectively face.

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Univ of California Press

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0520947096

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9780520947092

LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2

3000 Animal and Mythology Logos

By: Catharine Fishel,Bill Gardner

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LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2

3000 Animal and Mythology Logos

By: Catharine Fishel,Bill Gardner

The second in the seven-volume LogoLounge Master Library series, LogoLounge Master Library, Volume 2: 3000 Animal & Mythology Logos is a highly organized collection of 3,000 animal and mythology logo designs, culled carefully from LogoLounge.com, the largest online searchable collection of logos in the world. In addition, top-tier logo designers share their insights on the values, traditions, and future of designing with animals and mythological characters. â€” Animals have been depicted symbolically ever since man first began to draw. Their shapes, colors, behaviors, and history provide a wealth of inspiration for logo designers. â€” Mythological figures are rich in analogy and metaphor, perfect for logo design. Every culture has its own fables and fascinating visual stories that help designers convey challenging concepts. The LogoLounge Master Library series will form the deepest, densest, most highly focused collection of logos organized by category ever. The total collection will include Initials & Crests, Animals & Mythology, Typography, People, Shapes & Symbols, Nature & Food, and Arts & Culture. The Master Library series is organized with the busy, motivated designer in mind. Turn to exactly what you need, time after timeâ€”a must-have resource for any serious logo designer.

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Rockport Publishers

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1610601777

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9781610601771

Reflections on Peace, Serenity and Tranquility

By: Bill Hood

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Reflections on Peace, Serenity and Tranquility

By: Bill Hood

38 selected essays on improving your life with improved friendships, relationships, communication skills, and much more.

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Lulu.com

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1329583213

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9781329583214

Environmental Valuation

Interregional and Intraregional Perspectives

By: Bill Mundy

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Environmental Valuation

Interregional and Intraregional Perspectives

By: Bill Mundy

Environmental quality is one of the most important issues faced by contemporary urban and regional policy. Amenities such as access to the natural environment, attractive neighbourhood characteristics and high quality public goods and services, play a direct role in determining where people choose to live and how much they are willing to do so. Likewise, negative environmental conditions, such as contamination, influence the real estate markets and the 'value' of a region. Increasingly, regions become winners or losers based on the quality of life they offer their inhabitants. Bringing together a team of leading scholars, this book addresses the issues of environmental valuation, answering questions such as: What kinds of features matter? How large of an affect do they have? How do they affect the spatial distribution of the population? And how should the value that people place on their environment affect urban and regional policy?

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Routledge

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1351158945

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9781351158947

Standoff at High Noon

Another Battle over the Truth in the Mythic Wild West

By: Bill Markley,Kellen Cutsforth

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Standoff at High Noon

Another Battle over the Truth in the Mythic Wild West

By: Bill Markley,Kellen Cutsforth

In Standoff at High Noon, the sequel to Old West Showdown, coauthors Kellen Cutsforth and Bill Markley again investigate ten well-known, controversial stories from the Old West. Through their opposing viewpoints, learn more about notorious figures and infamous events, including the controversial death of Davy Crockett at the Alamo; the life and death of Sacagawea who assisted Lewis and Clark on their Corps of Discovery Expedition; the tragic fate of the Donner Party snowbound in the Sierra Nevada; the assassination of Wild Bill Hickok; Arizona’s Lost Dutchman Mine; and the controversy over Butch Cassidy’s death in South America. No matter whose side you are on, there’s always something new to discover about the mythic Old West.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1493053361

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The Presidents Fact Book

The Achievements, Campaigns, Events, Triumphs, and Legacies of Every President

By: Roger Matuz,Bill Harris,J Craughwell

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The Presidents Fact Book

The Achievements, Campaigns, Events, Triumphs, and Legacies of Every President

By: Roger Matuz,Bill Harris,J Craughwell

This in-depth history of our nation’s 46 presidents is now fully revised and updated to include Donald Trump’s eventful term in office, Joe Biden’s path to the presidency, and the election of Kamala Harris, the nation’s first female, black vice president. The Presidents Fact Book is the complete compendium of all things presidential and a sweeping survey of American history through the biography of every president from George Washington to Joe Biden. Organized chronologically by president, each entry covers the major accomplishments and events of the presidential term; cabinet members, election results, groundbreaking legislation, and Supreme Court appointments; personality and personal habits including hobbies, odd behaviors, and outlandish penchants; a behind the scenes look at the wives, families, friends, and foes; and much more. Major moments from administrations – from the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation proclamation to the Civil Rights Era and the coronavirus pandemic – provide a glimpse into the crucial moments of America's storied past. Perfect for students, history buffs, and political junkies, The Presidents Fact Book is at once an expansive collage of the American presidency and a comprehensive view of American history.

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1992

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Black Dog & Leventhal

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0762478454

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9780762478453

Keep Watching the Skies!

American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, The 21st Century Edition

By: Bill Warren

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Keep Watching the Skies!

American Science Fiction Movies of the Fifties, The 21st Century Edition

By: Bill Warren

Bill Warren's Keep Watching the Skies! was originally published in two volumes, in 1982 and 1986. It was then greatly expanded in what we called the 21st Century Edition, with new entries on several films and revisions and expansions of the commentary on every film. In addition to a detailed plot synopsis, full cast and credit listings, and an overview of the critical reception of each film, Warren delivers richly informative assessments of the films and a wealth of insights and anecdotes about their making. The book contains 273 photographs (many rare, 35 in color), has seven useful appendices, and concludes with an enormous index. This book is also available in hardcover format (ISBN 978-0-7864-4230-0).

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McFarland

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1476625050

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9781476625058

Sludge Thermal Hydrolysis: Application and Potential

By: Bill Barber

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Sludge Thermal Hydrolysis: Application and Potential

By: Bill Barber

Thermal hydrolysis is revolutionizing wastewater treatment. Current treatment methods have evolved little since pioneering work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Subsequently, most wastewater treatment plants are not designed to meet modern drivers such as energy conservation and nutrient recovery. Additionally, sludge management is expensive and often not viewed in high regard by external stakeholders. By changing the properties of sewage sludge, thermal hydrolysis allows wastewater treatment works to become more efficient, enabling the treatment of greater flowrates to higher standards. Production of renewable energy from sludge is increased, whilst quantity of treated material reduced, which further decreases processing requirements and costs regardless of what they may be. This book, aimed at students and practitioners alike, describes the development of the technology, and highlights the design and economics by means of examples. Benefits and challenges related to thermal hydrolysis are also characterized alongside selected case-studies and ideas for future applications. Dr William (Bill) Barber has had a keen interest in thermal hydrolysis for numerous years and was instrumental in the development of Europe's largest facility as well as advising water utilities, consultants, researchers and government organizations on its potential to modernize wastewater treatment.

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IWA Publishing

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1789060273

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9781789060270

LogoLounge 7

2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers

By: Bill Gardner,Anne Hellman

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LogoLounge 7

2,000 International Identities by Leading Designers

By: Bill Gardner,Anne Hellman

This celebratory book, the seventh in the series, once again pays tribute to the brilliant work top designers around the world have created for a diverse clientele. This inspiring collection provides a wealth of insight for graphic designers and their clients. The LogoLounge website (www.logolounge.com) showcases the work of the world’s top designers as well as up-and-coming new talent, and this book presents the site’s best designs of the past year as judged by an elite group of name-brand designers. The first portion LogoLounge 7 profiles ten top designers and spotlights their biggest, newest campaigns. A handful of their smaller projects are also featured in this section along with unused logos that have never before been seen. The second half of the book contains almost 2,000 logos organized by visual categories.

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Rockport Publishers

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1610584104

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Magazines for Libraries

For the General Reader and School, Junior College, College, University, and Public Libraries

By: William A. Katz,Bill Katz

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Magazines for Libraries

For the General Reader and School, Junior College, College, University, and Public Libraries

By: William A. Katz,Bill Katz

There is nothing comparable to Magazines for Libraries...a valuable tool for collection development (it) should be considered by academic & public libraries. - -Booklist "Faced with dwindling budgets, soaring subscription rates,...librarians can ill afford not to consult (indeed, to familiarize themselves with) this core collection development tool. - -Reference & Research Book News. "With subscription rates soaring & library acquisition budgets restricted as never before, this acclaimed selection guide has never been more timely or more important. - -Wisconsin Bookwatch. Large budget or small, you'll build the best magazine collection possible for your money with this brand-new version of Magazines for Libraries, by Bill Katz & Linda Sternberg Katz & their team of 174 experts. The new 10th Edition of this highly acclaimed selection guide: Provides detailed evaluations of more than 8,000 top-rated periodicals, selected from more than 170,000 possibilities.*Indexes titles under 158 subjects, including such new headings as Landscape Architecture, Fashion & others *Profiles all types of publications - general-interest magazines, research journals & high-quality commercial publications suitable for a range of libraries in public, academic, special, government & school settings. And to make it easier to locate the periodicals you need, Magazines for Libraries contains a detailed Subject Index that helps you zero in on even the most specific subject areas.

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R. R. Bowker

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0835242676

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9780835242677

Bill Nye's Western Humor

By: Bill Nye

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Bill Nye's Western Humor

By: Bill Nye

Although Bill Nye (1850-1896) was America's best known humorist in the late 1880's and early 1890's, his work is little known today--his books long out of print and his columns yellowing in newspaper files. Now T. A. Larson, a dyed-in-the-wool Nye fan for more than thirty years, has assembled the best of Bill Nye's work, most of it dating from the seven Wyoming years when Nye made his name. The selections are chosen from Laramie, Cheyenne, and Denver newspapers and from six books published in the 1890's. The resulting collection is both good fun and a valuable picture of a lively period.

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