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The Unofficial Harry Potter Vocabulary Builder
by Sayre Van YoungENJOY EVERY WORD OF HARRY'S ADVENTURELEARN 1,000s OF NEW VOCABULARY WORDSThe Harry Potter series takes readers on the greatest literary adventure of all time. However, as young readers tear through the seven books, they encounter thousands of new words. What should they do when facing an unknown word? Skip over it and miss that bit of the story-and also pass up the opportunity to learn the word's meaning? This fun and handy reference offers a better solution. It allows readers ages 8 - 14 to quickly find clear and accurate definitions of the more advanced English language vocabulary used in the Harry Potter series.The Unofficial Harry Potter Vocabulary Builder includes: Over 3,000 easy-to-understand definitions Entertaining sample sentences for every word Pronunciation key plus notes on usage 60 fun and wizardly illustrations Page reference in a Harry Potter book for each wordIncludes words from all seven books-Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and Deathly HallowsImportant note to readers: This book is an independent and unauthorized fan publication. No endorsement or sponsorship by or affiliation with J. K. Rowling, her publishers or other copyright and trademark holders is claimed or suggested.
The Unofficial Resident Evil Trivia Challenge
by Phil HornshawThe Ultimate Zombie-Fighting Challenge! You may think that you know everything there is to know about Alice and the Umbrella Corporation, but how much do youreallyknow? With topics that cover the entire Resident Evil franchise, you'll have to drop in on every fight, scene, and exchange in order to beat this trivia challenge. If you really want to prove that you're a Racoon City expert, get ready to put your skills to the test with questions like: Where does Alice's real name appear in the films? How long does it take to make a single dose of the Daylight vaccine? What role did the mansion play in World War II? The ultimate test of fandom, this book is guaranteed to challenge even the greatest Resident Evil fan!
The Unofficial U.S. Census: Things the Official U.S. Census Doesn't Tell You About America
by Les Krantz Chris SmithOn April 1, 2011, the Official 2010 U.S. Census Report will be released. On that same day, The Unofficial U.S. Census will shed light (and a bit of laughter) on all the other facts that Americans are itching to know about our country and each other. <P><P>Les Krantz and Chris Smith have collected facts from a variety of sources, compiling a fascinating and insightful look into America-an up-to-date demographic profile that will include what the government forgot to ask us, such as who we sleep with, what we ingest, what we own, what we drive, when we have sex, what we tattoo on our bodies, and much more! <P><P>With clever photos and captions, the book includes fifty enlightening and fun chapters covering all aspects of American life, including sporting activities, sex, edibles, education, religious beliefs, family profiles, criminal activities, body piercing, dating, driving, and net worth. <P><P>The Unofficial U.S. Census is an engaging portrait of America, jammed with facts and fun-warts and all!
The Unofficial Witcher Cookbook: Daringly Delicious Recipes for Fans of the Fantasy Classic
by Trey Guillory Nevyana DimitrovaAn ideal gift for fans of The Witcher, a cookbook containing recipes inspired by the series, for book clubs, watch parties, entertaining or family meals.Join Geralt of Rivia on his adventures throughout The Continent as you learn to cook 50 delicious and totally unofficial recipes inspired by the hit fantasy books, video games, and show The Witcher. Andrzej Sapkowski’s epic fantasy saga of the witcher Geralt has captivated pop culture for nearly 30 years. Through books, graphic novels, TV shows, and video games, the witcher’s adventures have brought audiences face-to-face with monsters, sorceresses, kings, and destiny. Now, you can have your very own taste of the legendary adventures of a witcher. The Unofficial Witcher Cookbook is filled with 50 recipes ranging from humble meals and tavern stews to bountiful feasts fit for a king, including:Prized Potato SoupBlacksmith DumplingsFeast of Ham and NightshadeHouse Specialty SoupHoney Cakes for a CoinAnd more!This cookbook is perfect for die-hard fans of The Witcher, as well as those who just can’t get enough epic fantasy in their life.
The Unofficial Wordle Strategy Guide: How to Play—and Win—Everyone's Favorite Online Game
by Adams MediaDiscover winning strategies and hints for playing Wordle, the wildly popular once-a-day word puzzle with The Unofficial Wordle Strategy Guide.Are you a Wordle player? Or are you just wondering why Twitter is full of green, yellow, and gray grids lately? Wordle is our newest obsession—a deceptively simple game that gives you six chances to guess a common five-letter word. The Unofficial Wordle Strategy Guide is the perfect companion to this addictive game. It&’s full of tips for solving the daily puzzle, strategies for reducing the number of guesses, and lists of the best starter words and two-word combinations. Don&’t play another day without the info you need for the game you love in The Strategy Unofficial Wordle Guide!
The Unwritten Rules of Baseball: The Etiquette, Conventional Wisdom, and Axiomatic Codes of Our National Pastime
by Paul DicksonFrom beanballs to basebrawls, the most important rules governing the game of baseball have never been officially written down—until now.They have no sanction from the Commissioner, appear nowhere in any official publication, and are generally not posted on any clubhouse wall. They represent a set of time-honored customs, rituals, and good manners that show a respect for the game, one's teammates, and one's opponents. Sometimes they contradict the official rulebook. The fans generally only hear about them when one is bent or broken, and it becomes news for a few days. Now, for the first time ever, Paul Dickson has put these unwritten rules down on paper, covering every situation, whether on the field or in the clubhouse, press box, or stands. Along with entertaining baseball axioms, quotations, and rules of thumb, this essential volume contains the collected wisdom of dozens of players, managers, and reporters on the secret rules that you break at your own risk, such as:1.7.1. In a Fight, Everyone Must Leave the Bench and the Bullpen Has to Join In1.13.3. In a Blowout Game, Never Swing as Hard as You Can at a 3-0 Pitch5.1.0. In Areas That Have Two Baseball Teams, Any Given Fan Can Only Really Root For One of Them
The Up-close Atlas
by Paul RockettJourney around the globe and get up-close to the different cultures, geography and wildlife that make up our world.This unique illustrated book gets close up to the Earth's amazing continents, and allows readers the opportunity to explore key countries, topographical features and cities in a way that is both engaging and entertaining. In addition, the book highlights significant human, geographical, sporting and economic information, perfect for children aged 9+.With the help of fun artwork, illustrated maps, photos and facts, this atlas is a comprehensive guide to our planet and (almost) everything on it!
The Upanisads (Sacred Books Of The East Ser.)
by F. Max MullerThis is a subset of the Sacred Books of the East Series which includes translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The works have been translated by leading authorities in their field.
The Uralic Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)
by Daniel AbondoloThis book provides a unique, up-to-date survey of individual Uralic languages and sub-groupings from Finnish to Selkup.Spoken by more than 25 million native speakers, the Uralic languages have important cultural and social significance in Northern and Eastern Europe, as well as in immigrant communitites throughout Europe and North America. The introductory chapter gives an overview of the Uralic language family and is followed by 18 chapter-length descriptions of each language or sub-grouping, giving an analysis of their history and development as well as focusing on their linguistic structures.Written by internationally recognised experts and based on the most recent scholarship available, the volume covers major languages - including the official national languages of Estonia, Finland and Hungary - and rarely-covered languages such as Mordva, Nganasan and Khanty. The 18 language chapters are similarly-structured, designed for comparative study and cover phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon. Those on individual languages also have sample text where available. Each chapter includes numerous tables to support and illustrate the text and bibliographies of the major references for each language to aid further study. The volume is comprehensively indexed.This book will be invaluable to language students, experts requiring concise but thorough information on related languages and anyone working in historical, typological and comparative linguistics.
The Urban Homestead (Expanded & Revised Edition)
by Kelly Coyne Erik KnutzenThe expanded, updated version of the best-selling classic, with a dozen new projects."A delightfully readable and very useful guide to front- and back-yard vegetable gardening, food foraging, food preserving, chicken keeping, and other useful skills for anyone interested in taking a more active role in growing and preparing the food they eat."-BoingBoing.net"...the contemporary bible on the subject."-The New York TimesThis celebrated, essential handbook shows how to grow and preserve your own food, clean your house without toxins, raise chickens, gain energy independence, and more. Step-by-step projects, tips, and anecdotes will help get you started homesteading immediately. The Urban Homestead is also a guidebook to the larger movement and will point you to the best books and Internet resources on self-sufficiency topics.Written by city dwellers for city dwellers, this copiously illustrated, two-color instruction book proposes a paradigm shift that will improve our lives, our community, and our planet. By growing our own food and harnessing natural energy, we are planting seeds for the future of our cities.Learn how to:Grow food on a patio or balconyPreserve or ferment food and make yogurt and cheeseCompost with wormsKeep city chickensDivert your grey water to your gardenClean your house without toxinsGuerilla garden in public spacesCreate the modern homestead of your dreams
The Urban Setting Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to City Spaces
by Angela Ackerman; Becca PuglisiMaking readers care and feel like they’re part of the story should be the number one goal for all writers. Ironically, many storytellers fail to maximize one of fiction’s most powerful elements to achieve this: the setting. Not only can the right location become a conduit for emotion, it can also provide conflict, characterize the story’s cast, reveal significant backstory, and trigger the reader’s own emotional memories through sensory details and deep point of view.
The Useful Book: 201 Life Skills They Used to Teach in Home Ec and Shop
by David Bowers Sharon BowersA modern and energetically designed encyclopedia of DIY with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ec teachers, if you'd had them.The Useful Book features 138 practical projects and how-tos, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. There’s a kitchen crash course, including the must-haves for a well-stocked pantry; how to boil an egg (and peel it frustration-free); how to grill, steam, sauté, and roast vegetables. There’s Sewing 101, plus how to fold a fitted sheet, tie a tie, mop a floor, make a bed, and set the table for a formal dinner. Next up: a 21st-century shop class. The tools that everyone should have, and dozens of cool projects that teach fundamental techniques. Practice measuring, cutting, and nailing by building a birdhouse. Make a bookshelf or a riveted metal picture frame. Plus: do-it-yourself plumbing; car repair basics; and home maintenance, from priming and painting to refinishing wood floors.
The Utterly, Completely, and Totally Useless Fact-O-Pedia: A Startling Collection of Over 1,000 Things You'll Never Need to Know
by Garry Bennett Charlotte LoweDid you know that cats were once used to deliver mail in Belgium? That the "huddle" in football became popular after a deaf player began using it to prevent other teams from reading his sign language? That the average American eats 30 pounds of cheese in a year? Organized from A to Z, there are over 1,000 trivia tidbits for you to peruse. Start off with little-known facts about Aristotle and Barbie, and continue until you've discovered hidden gems about zombies, zippers, and more! Did you know that Levi Strauss originally intended to sell canvas tents to miners in California but ended up using the fabric to make what the prospectors really needed--pants? Or that a chicken in Colorado had its head cut off and managed to live for another two years? Did you know that if Americans were to switch just 10 percent of their total mileage to scooters, we would consume 14 million gallons less fuel and reduce CO2 emissions by 324 million pounds in just one day? Or that on May 15th, 1950, Coca-Cola became the first product ever to appear on the cover of Time magazine?
The Uzi Submachine Gun
by Chris Mcnab Johnny ShumateThe Uzi submachine gun is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its familiarity stems in part from the sheer diversity of its users. Uzis have been seen gripped and fired by US secret service agents and SWAT teams, Israeli soldiers, European special forces, as well as criminals and terrorists the world over. The reasons they use the Uzi are simple - it provides devastating close-range firepower in a reliable, highly compact weapon.The Uzi Submachine Gun tells the story of this unique weapon. It not only explores the gun's technical development and specifications, and its history, but also describes the Uzi's combat use in a wide range of contexts, from Israeli soldiers battling on the Golan Heights in 1967, through to modern pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. The Uzi also thrives in various commercial markets, being a high-selling semi-auto design in the United States, for example. With a name given popular currency by the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Simpsons, the term 'Uzi' is instantly recognizable. The full extent of its capabilities, however, are not thoroughly understood, and this book presents the facts and challenges the myths of this remarkable weapon.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child
by Robert W. SearsWith the spate of publicity surrounding the possible health risks posed by childhood immunization, parents are no longer simply following doctor's orders and automatically having their children vaccinated. Instead, they are asking questions. The problem is the search for answers only leads parents to conflicting, one-sided information: doctors claim that parents are endangering their child's life if they refuse shots, while radical vaccine opponents claim parents are endangering their child's life if they accept shots. With THE VACCINE BOOK, parents finally have one, fair, impartial, fact-based resource they can turn to for answers. Each chapter is devoted to a disease/vaccine pair and offer a comprehensive discussion of what the disease is, how common or rare it is, how serious or harmless it is, the ingredients of the vaccine, and any possible side effects from the vaccine. Ultimately, parents will have to make their own informed decisions as Dr. Bob Sears is neither pro-vaccine nor anti-vaccine. But THE VACCINE BOOK will provide exactly the information parents want and need as they make their way through the vaccination maze.
The Variational Theory of Geodesics (Dover Books on Mathematics)
by M. M. PostnikovRiemannian geometry is a fundamental area of modern mathematics and is important to the study of relativity. Within the larger context of Riemannian mathematics, the active subdiscipline of geodesics (shortest paths) in Riemannian spaces is of particular significance. This compact and self-contained text by a noted theorist presents the essentials of modern differential geometry as well as basic tools for the study of Morse theory. The advanced treatment emphasizes analytical rather than topological aspects of Morse theory and requires a solid background in calculus.Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of mathematics, the text opens with a chapter on smooth manifolds, followed by a consideration of spaces of affine connection. Subsequent chapters explore Riemannian spaces and offer an extensive treatment of the variational properties of geodesics and auxiliary theorems and matters.
The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience: The Classic Guide to the Effects of LSD on the Human Psyche
by Robert Masters Jean HoustonOne of the most important books written on the effects of LSD on the human psyche. • Its authoritative research has great relevance to the current debate on drug legalization. • Prolific authors Robert Masters and Jean Houston are pioneer figures in the field of transpersonal psychology and founders of the Human Potentials Movement. The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience was published in 1966, just as the first legal restrictions on the use of psychedelic substances were being enacted. Unfortunately, the authors' pioneering work on the effects of LSD on the human psyche, which was viewed by its participants as possibly heralding a revolution in the study of the mind, was among the casualties of this interdiction. As a result, the promising results to which their studies attested were never fully explored. Nevertheless, their 15 years of research represents a sober and authoritative appraisal of what remains one of the most controversial developments in the study of the human psyche. Avoiding the wild excesses taken by both sides on this issue, this book is unique for the light it sheds on the possibilities and the limitations of psychedelic drugs, as well as on the techniques for working with them. With drug legalization an increasingly important issue, The Varieties of Psychedelic Experience provides a welcome and much needed contrast to the current hysteria that surrounds this topic.
The Vegetable Grower's Handbook: Unearth Your Garden's Full Potential
by Huw RichardsGarden efficiently and grow more food - Huw Richards shows you how.Following the success of Veg in One Bed and Grow Food for Free, in The Vegetable Grower's Handbook Huw shares his tried-and-tested approaches from his own garden so you can unearth your garden's potential.With simple yet effective methods, such as nurturing healthy soil, optimizing space, and following a planting plan, anyone can be a productive vegetable grower while working in harmony with nature. As well as Huw's recommendations on good planning and infrastructure, he has tips for plenty of quick wins too, such as how to attract beneficial pollinators.You'll be amazed at what you can achieve by setting goals, planning ahead, and trialling new ideas. Every successful business has a strategy. Why not apply one to your vegetable patch?
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity with Vegetables, Fruits, Grains, Legumes, Nuts, Seeds, and More, Based on the Wisdom of Leading American Chefs
by Karen Page Andrew DornenburgThroughout time, people have chosen to adopt a vegetarian or vegan diet for a variety of reasons, from ethics to economy to personal and planetary well-being. Experts now suggest a new reason for doing so: maximizing flavor - which is too often masked by meat-based stocks or butter and cream. The Vegetarian Flavor Bible is an essential guide to culinary creativity, based on insights from dozens of leading American chefs, representing such acclaimed restaurants as Crossroads and M.A.K.E. in Los Angeles; Candle 79, Dirt Candy, and Kajitsu in New York City, Green Zebra in Chicago, Greens and Millennium in San Francisco, Natural Selection and Portobello in Portland, Plum Bistro in Seattle, and Vedge in Philadelphia. Emphasizing plant-based whole foods including vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, the book provides an A-to-Z listing of hundreds of ingredients, from açaí to zucchini blossoms, cross-referenced with the herbs, spices, and other seasonings that best enhance their flavor, resulting in thousands of recommended pairings. The Vegetarian Flavor Bible is the ideal reference for the way millions of people cook and eat today-- vegetarians, vegans, and omnivores alike. This groundbreaking book will empower both home cooks and professional chefs to create more compassionate, healthful, and flavorful cuisine.
The Vegetarian Pocket Bible
by Carys MatthewsWhether you are a life-long vegetarian or a new convert this essential guide gives you practical information on how to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle; Dip in and out for delicious vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking advice; Dazzle your friends with a home-made vegetarian lasagne or treat your other half to a meat free casserole; Take a look at the practical tips for eating out meat-free if you don't fancy doing the dishes tonight.The Vegetarian Pocket Bible makes sure you have the right nutritional information at your fingertips. Get your five-a-day using interesting and creative meal ideas. The Vegetarian Pocket Bibleis robust enough to be used in the kitchen as you cook; Guides you to healthy substitutes so you eat meat-free with all the nutritional benefit. A must-have guide for meat-free cooking, The Vegetarian Pocket Bible includes; Essential tips for vegetarians in the kitchen; Varied ways and alternatives to eating meat-free and enjoying vegetarian cooking; The differences between types of vegetarianism, from pescatarian to lacto-vegetarian; A quick guide for vegan eating - all you need to know; Advice for the whole family, from children, to the elderly; A vegetable glossary - discover the nutritional and health fighting benefits; The advantages of beans and pulses to the different meat-free options covering tofu and quorn.The Vegetarian Pocket Bible unearths the facts, essential tips, insightful trivia and quirky know-how for vegetarians of all ages, answering those all important questions: why do carrots make us see in the dark? And why is a potato a vegetable? Full of tips and trivia this handy guide will lead you to a healthier happier vegetarian lifestyle.Pocket Bibles are a series of best-selling pocket-sized gift books packed with practical advice. Whatever your interest, there's a Pocket Bible for you: whether you're a football fanatic, an avid gardener or a keen cat lover, these beautiful books enlighten and entertain at every page. Also in the Pocket Bibles series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Gardener's Pocket Bible, The Jane Austen Pocket Bible, The Knitting Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible, and The Wine Pocket Bible.
The Vegetarian Pocket Bible
by Carys MatthewsWhether you are a life-long vegetarian or a new convert this essential guide gives you practical information on how to live a healthy vegetarian lifestyle; Dip in and out for delicious vegetarian recipes and vegetarian cooking advice; Dazzle your friends with a home-made vegetarian lasagne or treat your other half to a meat free casserole; Take a look at the practical tips for eating out meat-free if you don't fancy doing the dishes tonight.The Vegetarian Pocket Bible makes sure you have the right nutritional information at your fingertips. Get your five-a-day using interesting and creative meal ideas. The Vegetarian Pocket Bibleis robust enough to be used in the kitchen as you cook; Guides you to healthy substitutes so you eat meat-free with all the nutritional benefit. A must-have guide for meat-free cooking, The Vegetarian Pocket Bible includes; Essential tips for vegetarians in the kitchen; Varied ways and alternatives to eating meat-free and enjoying vegetarian cooking; The differences between types of vegetarianism, from pescatarian to lacto-vegetarian; A quick guide for vegan eating - all you need to know; Advice for the whole family, from children, to the elderly; A vegetable glossary - discover the nutritional and health fighting benefits; The advantages of beans and pulses to the different meat-free options covering tofu and quorn.The Vegetarian Pocket Bible unearths the facts, essential tips, insightful trivia and quirky know-how for vegetarians of all ages, answering those all important questions: why do carrots make us see in the dark? And why is a potato a vegetable? Full of tips and trivia this handy guide will lead you to a healthier happier vegetarian lifestyle.Pocket Bibles are a series of best-selling pocket-sized gift books packed with practical advice. Whatever your interest, there's a Pocket Bible for you: whether you're a football fanatic, an avid gardener or a keen cat lover, these beautiful books enlighten and entertain at every page. Also in the Pocket Bibles series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Cook's Pocket Bible, The Gardener's Pocket Bible, The Jane Austen Pocket Bible, The Knitting Pocket Bible, The Mum's Pocket Bible, and The Wine Pocket Bible.
The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask (Answer Book Ser.)
by Barbara W. EllisBarbara Ellis provides expert answers for all of your toughest vegetable-growing questions. Designed to be used as an in-the-garden reference, this sturdy little volume is packed with helpful information on everything from planning a garden and sowing seeds to battling pests and harvesting organic crops. With clever tricks to cut down on weed growth, secrets for maximizing production in confined growing spaces, and fail-safe watering guidelines, you’ll have the know-how and inspiration to grow your most abundant vegetable garden ever.
The Verso Book of Dissent: Revolutionary Words from Three Millennia of Rebellion and Resistance
by Tariq Ali Audrea Lim Andrew HsiaoThroughout the ages and across every continent, people have struggled against those in power and raised their voices in protest--rallying others around them and inspiring uprisings in eras yet to come. Their echoes reverberate from Ancient Greece, China and Egypt, via the dissident poets and philosophers of Islam and Judaism, through to the Arab slave revolts and anti-Ottoman rebellions of the Middle Ages. These sources were tapped during the Dutch and English revolutions at the outset of the Modern world, and in turn flowed into the French, Haitian, American, Russian and Chinese revolutions. More recently, resistance to war and economic oppression has flared up on battlefields and in public spaces from Beijing and Baghdad to Caracas and Los Angeles.This anthology, global in scope, presents voices of dissent from every era of human history: speeches and pamphlets, poems and songs, plays and manifestos. Every age has its iconoclasts, and yet the greatest among them build on the words and actions of their forerunners. The Verso Book of Dissent will become an invaluable resource, reminding today's citizens that these traditions will never die.