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Reading the Rocks

The Autobiography of the Earth

By: Marcia Bjornerud

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Reading the Rocks

The Autobiography of the Earth

By: Marcia Bjornerud

To many of us, the Earth’s crust is a relic of ancient, unknowable history. But to a geologist, stones are richly illustrated narratives, telling gothic tales of cataclysm and reincarnation. For more than four billion years, in beach sand, granite, and garnet schists, the planet has kept a rich and idiosyncratic journal of its past. Fulbright Scholar Marcia Bjornerud takes the reader along on an eye-opening tour of Deep Time, explaining in elegant prose what we see and feel beneath our feet. Both scientist and storyteller, Bjornerud uses anecdotes and metaphors to remind us that our home is a living thing with lessons to teach. Containing a glossary and detailed timescale, as well as vivid descriptions and historic accounts, Reading the Rocks is literally a history of the world, for all friends of the Earth.

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0786722053

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9780786722051

Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals

By: Marcia Amidon Lusted

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Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals

By: Marcia Amidon Lusted

This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of fossils, rocks, and minerals. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these objects and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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ABDO

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1098218779

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9781098218775

Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones

Diamond Histories

By: Marcia Pointon

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Rocks, Ice and Dirty Stones

Diamond Histories

By: Marcia Pointon

The king of stones, valued since antiquity for their unrivalled hardness, diamonds today are both desired and deplored. Once faceted and polished they glitter on the fingers of brides-to-be and in the ornaments of the super-rich, but their extraction from some of the world’s poorest countries remains contentious. Immensely valuable for their size, diamonds can be easily hidden and transported, making them perfect contraband. Diamonds have been widely used in industry since the nineteenth century and have long been valued for their pharmaceutical and prophylactic properties. This entertaining and richly illustrated book examines the history of the diamond trade through the centuries from India and Brazil to South Africa and Europe and investigates what happens to diamonds once they reach the cutters and polishers. Marcia Pointon takes the reader on a unique tour of the ways in which the quadrahedron diamond shape has inspired design, architecture, and painting, from the symbolism of medieval manuscripts to modern-day graffiti. She questions the etiquette of engagement rings, and she reminds us why and how lost, stolen, or cursed diamonds create suspense in so many classic novels and films. This compelling and fascinating account of the history of sparklers around the world will appeal to all who covet, as well as all who despise, the unparalleled brilliance and glitter of the diamond.

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314

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Reaktion Books

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1780237987

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9781780237985

Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West

By: Marcia Tatroe

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Cutting Edge Gardening in the Intermountain West

By: Marcia Tatroe

A guide to gardening in the Intermountain West, which includes parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Big Earth Publishing

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1555663877

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9781555663872

Turning to Stone

Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks

By: Marcia Bjornerud

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Turning to Stone

Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks

By: Marcia Bjornerud

Earth is vibrantly alive and full of wisdom for those who learn to listen. Earth has been reinventing itself for more than four billion years, keeping a record of its experiments in the form of rocks. Yet most of us live our lives on the planet with no idea of its extraordinary history, unable to interpret the language of the rocks that surround us. Geologist Marcia Bjornerud believes that our lives can be enriched by understanding our heritage on this old and creative planet. Contrary to their reputation, rocks have eventful lives–and they intersect with our own in surprising ways. In Turning to Stone, Bjornerud reveals how rocks are the hidden infrastructure that keep the planet functioning, from sandstone aquifers purifying the water we drink to basalt formations slowly regulating global climate. Bjornerud’s life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery in the geosciences. From an insular girlhood in rural Wisconsin, she found her way to an unlikely career studying mountains in remote parts of the world and witnessed the emergence of a new understanding of the Earth as an animate system of rock, air, water and life. We are all, most fundamentally, Earthlings and we can find existential meaning and enduring wisdom in stone.

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Flatiron Books

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1250875900

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9781250875907

The Tail of the Dragon

New Dance, 1976-1982

By: Marcia B. Siegel

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The Tail of the Dragon

New Dance, 1976-1982

By: Marcia B. Siegel

In The Tail of the Dragon, Marcia B. Siegel and Nathaniel Tileston track the evolution of new dance in New York during the rich and crucial transitional period from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s. Siegel, one of America's most important dance critics, and Tileston, an accomplished dance photographer, focus on the choreographers who were propelled into rebellion against conventional modern dance by the Judson Dance Theater and other countercultural movements born of the 1960s. This collection of Siegel's writing, compiled from reviews in Soho Weekly News and New York Magazine, as well as from longer essays and notebook pieces, forms an insightful commentary--occasionally wry, always perceptive--on the absorption of a radical art form by the mainstream. From minimalism, improvisation, street dancing, body awareness, and "poor theater" experimental strategies, these young rebels identified and adopted personal styles of movement and dancemaking; from that, they turned gradually to tamer, more accessible work, marked by virtuosic dancing, proscenium-ready repertoires, and touring companies. Included in this story are the principal players in the "postmodernist" dance movement--Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, Trisha Brown, David Gordon--now well known internationally as leaders of dance in the 1990s. Siegel also looks at artists who worked steadily but less visibly, influential ones who drifted out of dance, and unknowns who have gained prominence. The dances described here are formal and outlandish, scruffy and beautiful, endearingly fallible and icily perfect. In rightfully celebrating the importance of dances long forgotten, The Tail of the Dragon produces a vibrant portrait of a generation of dance.

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Duke University Press

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0822311666

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9780822311669

Rocks

By: Marcia Zappa

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Rocks

By: Marcia Zappa

In this book, readers will learn about one of Earth's most important building blocks - rocks! Engaging, easy-to-read text describes how rocks form from minerals and change over time. Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are explained in detail, and a comprehensive diagram illustrates how these three types move through the rock cycle. Rock identification is introduced, as well as how rocks are used in everyday life. Mining and land reclamation are also covered. Facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index are included as well. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

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ABDO Publishing Company

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1617872601

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9781617872600

PC Toys

14 Cool Projects for Home, Office and Entertainment

By: Barry Press,Marcia Press

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PC Toys

14 Cool Projects for Home, Office and Entertainment

By: Barry Press,Marcia Press

Come on out and play You can only surf the Net so long. You can only play so much video poker. So if you're a PC addict who's ready for some new fun, this book is your toybox. Each of the 14 projects inside includes a parts list, suggestions for finding the needed equipment, clues to the cost, helpful Web links, and complete directions. What's that? You have a few ideas of your own? Check out the suggestions in the final chapter, and start inventing your own PC toys. The Toys Each with a complete materials list and detailed, illustrated instructions * TiVo-like video recorder * MP3 or CD jukebox * Coffeepot controller * Telescope tracking station * Workout monitor * Home surveillance with Internet remote access * Fridge and freezer monitor * Fish tank monitor * Auto diagnostic center * In-car navigation system * Weather station * Robots * Networked video games * Model train controller CD-ROM includes * Trial version of Pinnacle Studio * Visual GPS, freeware, and SocketWatch, shareware version * Demo versions of GoldWave and Nero Burning ROM * Unreal Tournament 2003 demo

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Wiley

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076454229X

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9780764542299

Nature for the Very Young

A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

By: Marcia Bowden

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Nature for the Very Young

A Handbook of Indoor and Outdoor Activities for Preschoolers

By: Marcia Bowden

A Unique Book on Outdoor Education for Young Children . Nature for the Very Young Nature For the Very Young At school or at home, this lively handbook of inventive and entertaining activities will delight, and educate, children from preschool age to second grade. Nature for the Very Young offers a unique combination of preschool readiness material and learning activities that use nature explorations as a springboard for learning and growing. The lessons are built around background information for the adults and proven learning activities for the children. The teaching aids are presented full scale to facilitate teacher use. Throughout Nature for the Very Young, the material is designed to focus on the basic concepts appropriate to a young child's level of development and ability. These concepts include color recognition, sequencing, body awareness, reading readiness, and other important skills. You will also find invaluable guidance on leading a group of young children on field trips and on keeping the group focused on exploring nature. Whether you are a parent, teacher, day care instructor, camp counselor, or librarian, and no matter what region of the country you live in, Nature for the Very Young offers hours of learning fun, outdoors and indoors.

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Wiley

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047162084X

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9780471620846

The Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000 Baby Names

By: Marcia Layton Turner,Robbi Hess

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000 Baby Names

By: Marcia Layton Turner,Robbi Hess

The Complete Idiot s Guide to 30,000 Baby Namesoffers a little something extra than the majority of books on the market. Rather than provide readers with an alphabetized name list for each gender (which, by the way, it also does), it dedicates approximately half of its total pages to various lists that help parents zero in on the perfect name for their baby and add some fun to the baby-naming process. In addition to the various lists of names and a two-color alphabetized name section, this book also contains colorful name histories and helpful information on how to go about finding and choosing the perfect name. Lists include something for everyone.

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1592574556

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9781592574551

The Dinosaur Tamer

And Other Stories for Children with Diabetes

By: Marcia Mazur,Peter Banks,Andrew Keegan

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The Dinosaur Tamer

And Other Stories for Children with Diabetes

By: Marcia Mazur,Peter Banks,Andrew Keegan

Twenty-five fictional stories that will entertain, enlighten, and ease a child's frustration about having diabetes.

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American Diabetes Association

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0945448589

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9780945448587

Country Roads of Illinois

By: Marcia Schnedler

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Country Roads of Illinois

By: Marcia Schnedler

A guide to old towns along the Mississippi, dense northern forests and the grassland that gave the Prairie State its nickname.

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196

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1566260892

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9781566260893

New Rider's Official World Wide Web Yellow Pages

By: Marcia Layton

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New Rider's Official World Wide Web Yellow Pages

By: Marcia Layton

Organized into categories, and set up with an easy-to-use A-to-Z tab format, this book is the definitive guide to what's on the Internet. With thousands of site listings, including FTP, Gopher, newsgroup and mailing list sites, New Rider's Official World Wide Web Yellow Pages, is the must have reference for any using the Internet. More esoteric subjects include paranormal phenomena and the rich and famous. A section called Related sites at the end of each category lists additional FTP, Gopher, Web sites, and Newsgroups that might be of interest to the reader. Features include: -- The most up-to-date site listings and descriptions to ensure the user has accurate listings to what's on the Internet -- Editor's Choice sidebars provides a quick glance at the top sites in each category. -- Informational sidebars cover useful information about Browsers, provide helpful surfing tips and define terms for the new and intermediate user.

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532

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New Riders Publishing

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0735700052

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9780735700055

The Holy City of Jerusalem

By: Marcia Amidon Lüsted

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The Holy City of Jerusalem

By: Marcia Amidon Lüsted

Provides an overview of the history of Jerusalem, focusing on some of the city's architecture.

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120

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Greenhaven Press

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1590180283

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9781590180280

Walking Switzerland - The Swiss Way

From Vacation Apartments, Hotels, Mountain Inns, and Huts

By: Marcia Lieberman,Philip Lieberman

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Walking Switzerland - The Swiss Way

From Vacation Apartments, Hotels, Mountain Inns, and Huts

By: Marcia Lieberman,Philip Lieberman

Ultimate guide to 85 accessible dayhikes & multi-day hikes in 10 regions.

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0898865115

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9780898865110

Letters Home from Israel

By: Marcia S. Gresko

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Letters Home from Israel

By: Marcia S. Gresko

Describes some of the sights and experiences on a trip to Israel, including visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Tel Aviv-Jaffa, Haifa, and Nazareth.

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Blackbirch Press, Incorporated

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1567114040

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9781567114041

White Lace and Promises

Here's Lookin' at You

By: Marcia Evanick

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White Lace and Promises

Here's Lookin' at You

By: Marcia Evanick

The final novel of Marcia Evanick's "White Lace & Promises" trilogy finds Morgan De Witt trying to woo the woman he once rebuffed. As time goes by, he wins her in a performance worthy of her idol, Humphrey Bogart.

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Loveswept

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0553445871

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9780553445879

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