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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Part of a series for 10-year-olds and upwards, which presents American history through the lives of its most influential and significant figures, this book covers the contribution of 11 women scientists working in such fields as plant genetics, astronomy and marine biology.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Top Careers in Two Years: Hospitality, Human Services, and Tourism explores some of the many lucrative and popular careers in this stimulating field for high school graduates who believe four years of higher education is not the right choice for them.Job profiles include: caterer; chef; event planner; food and beverage manager; funeral home worker; hotel manager; massage therapist; recreation worker; retirement home manager; and, travel agent. …

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Part of an eight-volume series offering young people a view of the ancient tribes of North America, this book describes the lives of the Indians who lived in the Plains. The lifestyle of these tribes (the Crow, Sioux, Comanche, Pawnee and Cree) was unique in that it only evolved after contact with whites. The book details the roots (tribal family trees and tribal languages), clothing, shelter, hunting, first contact with the whites, tribal wars, folklore and myths, religion and religious ceremonies of the tribes.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Ferguson's Career Biographies tell the stories of some of the world's most influential and admired people. This book focuses on Tiger Woods, looking at his early education and training, the challenges he faced on the job, important mentors and his career achievement.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. During the first half of the 20th century, mathematics became an international discipline that led to major advances in science and technology. Modern Mathematics: 1900 to 1950 provides an eye-opening introduction to those five historic decades by analyzing the advancement of the field through the accomplishments of 10 significant mathematicians. From David Hilbert and Emmy Noether, who introduced the infinite dimensional vector spaces and algebraic rings that bear their names, to Norbert Wiener, the founder of cybernetics, this in-depth volume is an excellent choice for libraries aiming to provide a range of resources covering the history of mathematics.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Tracing the path of one of the world's leading experts on sharks and marine life, Eugenie Clark: Marine Biologist provides career information on marine biologists and divers through this exciting story. Eugenie Clark, nicknamed ""the Shark Lady,"" is one of the world's most famous marine biologists and leading experts on sharks. After expressing an interest in aquatic life as a child, Clark pursued studies in zoology during the 1940s, a time when opportunities for women in science were limited. Clark's hard work and determination have taken her around the world on countless diving and research missions, allowing her to meet with royalty, work beside other leading scientists, and even ride on the back of a whale shark. Although Clark has retired from her teaching post at the University of Maryland, she continues to dive and conduct research on various species of fish.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Art remains an attractive field to many creative people, but it is traditionally difficult to break into the business. This is a guide for those looking for an advantage in planning a career in art. It showcases more than 65 jobs, ranging from painter to art director to museum curator.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. Traces key themes of Russia's evolving experiment with democracy and its attempts to establish radical new economic, political and social policies.

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This guide examines the realities of serial murder versus popular myths depicted in film and television. From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, the encyclopedia gives readers an overview of what is undoubtedly the most macabre and fascinating branch of crime and modern criminology.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. This book provides teenagers and adults with concise, up-to-date information on how to recognise spuriou s cult groups and their recruiting techniques. '.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This guide examines the realities of serial murder versus popular myths depicted in film and television. From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, the encyclopedia gives readers an overview of what is undoubtedly the most macabre and fascinating branch of crime and modern criminology.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Major reform has occurred within Bolivia, with a democratic and economic resurgence, a more modern electoral system and technological and communications expansion. But old problems continue to haunt the present. This book offers a concise history of Bolivia from ancient times.…

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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. This book provides teenagers and adults with concise, up-to-date information on how to recognise spuriou s cult groups and their recruiting techniques. '.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. One of a series, this volume tells the story of the Leakey family, the anthropologists who pioneered the search for man's origins in East Africa. It describes Richard Leakey's discovery of the famous Lucy fossil which pushed back the time line of human origins to over two million years.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Braun, Molly (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Braun, Molly (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Subsequent. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. This dictionary of cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide range of sources, it details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, the history of the phrase over time, and its use in contemporary English.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This dictionary of cliches explains the meanings and origins of more than 3000 cliches and common expressions. Drawing from a wide range of sources, it details the meaning of the cliche or expression, its source, early uses, the history of the phrase over time, and its use in contemporary English.…