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Then & Now Bible Maps
by Rose PublishingWhat countries today occupy the Bible lands of 2,000+ years ago? Are the borders of Persia in Bible times the same as the borders of Iran today? The answers to these questions and many others are found in the Then - Now Bible Maps eBook. This fascinating reference tool contains seventeen Bible maps showing the locations of ancient cities and countries in comparison with modern-day cities and boundaries. What a great way to compare places in today's news with places in the Bible.Then - Now Bible Maps makes it easy to see where Persia is today and the places Paul's first missionary journey would take him if traveling the same route today. Below are just a few of the maps included in this incredible resource: The Middle East map during Bible times and todayThe Assyrian Empire, Babylonian Kingdoms and Persian Empire The Holy Land: 1020 BC and 900 BC - NowPlaces of Jesus' Ministry Then (26-30 AD) - Now Then - Now Bible Maps eBook makes it easy to compare locations that are familiar in the Bible with modern day locations. On each of the seventeen maps, Bible places are shown in black type and modern-day cities and countries appear in red type. The maps also provide helpful historic information. For example: The Holy Land: Then - Now shows the historical and modern-day names of cities within the regions occupied by the Twelve Tribes and how the Twelve Tribes divide up the land.Paul's Journeys: Then - Now shows the Seven Churches of Asia found in Revelation 1-3 (now in present day Turkey), cities and towns, ancient ruins, mountains, modern capital cities and a key for measuring the distance traveled from city to cityEmpires - Kingdoms: Then - Now shows the changing boundaries of the Assyrian Empire, Babylonian Kingdom, and Persian Empire Then - Now Bible Maps is a fascinating resource that you will refer to again and again when you are studying the Bible.
Handbook of Upper Canadian Chronology
by Frederick H. ArmstrongA revised and greatly expanded edition of this important and long out of print reference book on Upper Canada to 1841. Similar in format to A Handbook of British Chronology, this work is a listing of all legislative councilors, and assemblymen, all officials, dates of all parliaments, and judges and court officials. It gives as well, a complete picture of local government: legislation relating to local territorial authorities, lists of counties, districts, cities and townships, and all major officials. The new edition includes the basic population statistics, a completely revised list of the events of the War of 1812 and new lists of the events of the Rebellions of 1837 and the Patriot Raids that followed the next year, tables of the provincial and British statutes relating to the incorporation of businesses, the officers of the major Upper Canadian corporations, a complete list of post office officials and post offices, and a list of provincial surveyors, and the major disasters.
Lucky in Love: Traditions, Customs, and Rituals to Personalize Your Wedding
by Eleni N. GageEvery engaged couple wants two things: a meaningful wedding and a lifetime of happiness. This great gift book is a cross-cultural collection of marriage folklore that will help you achieve both. Create your own lucky traditions with nods to each other’s heritage, customs from places you’ve visited together, and auspicious rituals that just feel special. Whether you are just engaged or you’re days away from tying the knot, you’ll gain insight every step of the way. With this book as your guide, you can make your own luck in love.
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2019 (World Almanac and Book of Facts)
by Sarah Janssen.Get thousands of fully searchable facts at your fingertips with this essential resource.The World Almanac® and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for all your entertainment, reference, and learning needs. The 2019 edition of The World Almanac reviews the events of 2018 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a "treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information" by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs on demand—from history and sports to geography, pop culture, and much more. Features include: The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world and includes a sneak peek at upcoming milestone celebrity birthdays in 2019. Statistical Spotlight: A popular new feature highlights statistics relevant to the biggest stories of the year. These data visualizations provide important context and new perspectives to give readers a fresh angle on important issues. This year’s statistics will spotlight immigration, refugees, and asylum claims; the rising number and historic cost of natural disasters; and the nationwide opioid epidemic. 2018 Election Results: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2018 election process, including complete Election Day results for House, Senate, and gubernatorial races. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Senior Moments: With leading athletes like Tom Brady and Serena Williams approaching middle age while still at the top of their game, The World Almanac editors look at the sports world’s most memorable achievements by aging athletes. The Year in Review: The World Almanac takes a look back at 2018 while providing all the information you'll need in 2019. 2018—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2018, covering the U.S. Supreme Court nomination process, historic negotiations with North Korea, a year of #MeToo developments, and much more. 2018—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea, World Cup men's soccer, the World Series, improved MLB player stats, and much more. 2018—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2018, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2018—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors select some of the most unusual news stories of the year, from the parade commemorating a team’s winless NFL season to the “bananas” lawsuit over a Halloween costume. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2018, from news and sports to pop culture. Other New Highlights: Brand-new statistics on crime rates for all major U.S. cities, U.S. trade and immigration policies, 2018 tax cuts, DACA recipients, mobile app and tech usage, student loan debt, income inequality, and much more.
Lemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 2007–2017
by Phil Edmonston George Iny<p>“Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, invites another driver to come aboard. <p>After forty-six years and almost two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston is joined by a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association. The 2017 Lemon-Aid has everything: an encyclopedic lineup of the best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs sold since 2007; secret warranties and tips on the “art of complaining” to help you get your money back; and new-car buying tips that will save you tons of money by revealing the inflated cost of fancy and frivolous add-ons. Lemon-Aid is an essential guide for careful buyers and long-time gear-heads who don't know as much as they think.</p>
Lianne's Quick Guide for the Busy Woman: Babies 0-6 months
by Cristina Jimenez Peralta Lianne Marie BergeronThe first 6 months are often the most overwhelming. Not only are you a first time mother and you have a baby to take care of, you are also still juggling the rest of your responsibilities. This book is full of questions & answers that cover daily encounters that you and your baby will experience in your first 6 months. It is based on my experience and that of other mothers and should help you feel like you are not alone in this new and exciting but sometimes overwhelming world of motherhood.
The Loghouse Nest
by Louise De LawrenceA charming account of the author’s special relationship with the birds and wild creatures who shared her northern homesite at Pimisi Bay, near Mattawa, Ontario. The Loghouse Nest is another Natural Heritage classic by Canada’s internationally acclaimed nature writer, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence. Delightfully illustrated throughout by no less than Thoreau MacDonald, with endpaper drawings by the author.
The Lovely and the Wild
by Louise De Lawrence Glen LoatesWinner of the 1969 John Burroughs Medal <p><p> From childhood Louise de Kiriline Lawrence dreamed of settling one day in an unspoiled, tranquil spot and living in harmony with nature. This beautifully written book is the story of her dream come true. <p> Truly a labour of love, The Lovely and the Wild is the product of an exceptional woman's profound joy at being part of the limitless world of nature. <p> Louise de Kiriline Lawrence passes over in a single sentence a fascinating life "which does not belong to this book." Born in Sweden, daughter of a naturalist, she served as a translator to an American military mission during the Russian Revolution, and was in charge of a Russian military hospital. She was a delegate of the Swedish Red Cross Expedition to the Volga region during the great famine of 1922 before emigrating to Canada.
Loyalist Literature
by Robert S. AllenThis highly readable guide is more than a bibliography. Written in a narrative style, it is as well a short history of the Loyalists: who they were, why they left, where they settled, and what their legacy is.
Mar: A Glimpse into the Natural Life of a Bird
by Louise De Lawrence"Writing with uncanny skill, Louise de Kiriline Lawrence leads us gently into the world of birds. Her perception, intuition and experience give her insights that she here freely shares with us all. "I knew this remarkable lady for years, and had previously read her Mar, but on re-reading it, I was struck with the sensitive, magical way she reveals the behaviour of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers. "At her doorstep, at almost everyone’s doorstep, there is a wondrous, beautiful world, if we will only be patient and observant. In Mar, Mrs. Lawrence shows us the way."Naturalists, birders, aspiring ornithologists, scientists, all should take time to read Mar." - Robert W. Nero, Author of The Great Gray Owl and Redwings "Mar is a glimpse into the natural life of a woodpecker – a yellow-bellied sapsucker – in two nesting seasons, as it interacts with its mate and other forest creatures. "The narrative, deceptively simple, consolidates a lifetime of careful observation and imaginative research. It should appeal to all birdwatchers, novice or expert."- Maureen Johnson, The Ottawa Citizen
Money and Exchange in Canada to 1900
by A. B. McCulloughOf special interest to coin and bill collectors, as well as history buffs and students, is this clear, concise and intriguing explanation of the various coins and currencies used in Canada between 1600 and 1900. Covering the French, British, and Canadian periods of our history, the wide range of currencies used is explained: livres, pounds, playing cards, louis d’ors, eagles, shillings and dollars among others. Divided into geographical sections, each area of Canada, from Newfoundland to the West, the ever-changing conditions of money and exchange is covered in detail. The concluding chapter brings together each of these threads and weaves a unified picture of the early Canadian monetary system. Aided by a generous selection of illustrations, figures and tables, A.B. McCullough has written a comprehensive guide to our monetary history that is both useful and interesting.
Now You Know
by Doug Lennox Catriona WightWhy are golf assistants called caddies? Why do the British drive on the left and North Americans on the right? Why is football played on a "gridiron," and a leg injury called a "Charlie horse"? The answers to these questions and the origins of hundreds of other expressions and customs are brought together in this fascinating collection of the history behind everyday words and routines. With all the conciseness of his original radio scripts, Doug Lennox "cuts to the quick" in telling you the things you always wanted to know.
Now You Know Big Book of Answers 2
by Doug LennoxOnce again Doug Lennox, the toastmaster of trivia, serves up a mammoth selection of some of his most cherished Q&As culled from his previous books. Also featured in this wide-ranging compendium are 150 brand-new questions answered with Doug’s inimitable flair for unearthing intriguing arcana on everything from animals and the arts to superstitions and show business. Customs, conventions, expressions, everyday words, rituals, and traditions – Doug has dug deep to deliver the goods on a vast array of perplexing subjects.Why is a warm autumn called "Indian summer"?What is the origin of "nicknames"?Why is a decorated parade vehicle called a "float"?Why is the rubber around a car wheel called a "tire"?Why are sailors known as "tars"?Why is a bad dream called a "nightmare"?Why are published periodicals called "magazines"?
Now You Know Canada
by Doug LennoxA new collection of the best Canadian trivia in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday. <p><p> Just in time for Canada’s 150th birthday comes this collection of the best in Canadian questions and answers, covering history, famous Canadians, sports, word origins, geography, and everything in between. In these pages, you’ll learn the answers to questions like: <p> Where did the word Canuck come from? How did an aristocratic French girl become a Canadian Robinson Crusoe? What famous explorer played hockey in the Arctic? Who was the first black woman elected to Canada’s Parliament? What unlikely team beat Canada for the gold medal for hockey in the 1936 Winter Olympics? How did the Halifax Explosion occur?
Now You Know Pirates
by Doug LennoxShiver me timbers and avast ye hearties! We think we know pirates, from Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow to Errol Flynn as Captain Blood, or literature's Long John Silver and Captain Hook. But what do we really know? The true Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Sir Henry Morgan, and lots more, from ancient keelhauling to twenty-first-century buccaneering, are all here in Q & A commodore Doug Lennox's Now You Know Pirates. Arrrr! What is the origin of the word pirate? Who were the Barbary Corsairs? What did pirates do to St. Patrick? What is the difference between a pirate and a privateer? What is the Oak Island Treasure? How many female pirates have there been? What are "pieces of eight" and "doubloons"? Who were the buccaneers? How old is piracy?
Patterns of the Past
by Roger Hall William Westfall Laurel Sefton MacDowellPatterns of the Past has been published to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Ontario Historical Society. Organized on 4 Sept 1888 as the Pioneer Association of Ontario, the Society adopted its current name in 1898. Its objectives, for a century, have been to promote and develop the study of Ontario’s past. The purpose of this book is both to commemorate and to carry on that worthy tradition. Introduced by Ian Wilson, Archivist of Ontario, and edited by Roger Hall, William Westfall and Laurel Sefton MacDowell, this distinctive volume is a landmark not only in the Society’s history but in the prince’s historiography. Eighteen scholars have pooled their talents to fashion a volume of fresh interpretive essays that chronicle and analyze the whole scope of Ontario’s rich and varied past. New light is thrown on our understanding of early native peoples, rural life in Upper Canada, the opening of the North, the impact of railways, and the growth of businesses and institutions. And there is much social study here too, especially of the new roles for women in industrial society, of working class experience, of ethnic groups, and of children in our society’s past. As well, there are innovative treatments of the conservation movement, of science’s role in provincial society, and of the relationship between society and culture in small towns. Anyone with an interest in the history of Canada’s most populous province will find much in this comprehensive collection.
The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain
by David KempIs a famous queen of Britain really bured beneath platform 10 at King’s Cross station in London? What is the telephone number of the National Theatre? what is the best place to eat in Worcester? Where is the National Bagpipe Museum? (Hint: not in Scotland) Was Pointius Pilate born in Pitlochry? The answers to these questions and literally thousands more are to be found in David Kemp’s fascinating guidebook, The Pleasures and Treasures of Britain. Nowhere else will the discerning traveller find so much diverse and essential information about British culture gathered together in one volume. With the author as your witty and knowledgeable guide, take a tour through nearly fifty cities, from Penzance to Perth, from London to Cardiff and Belfast. Each city section begins with a concise, readable history and a guided walk around the town, planned to take in as many of the significant local sights as can comfortably be included. Next are exhaustive listings, including telephone numbers and addresses, of everything a culturally curious visitor might want to seek out: theatre, art galleries, museums, antique markets, antiquarian and other bookstores, restaurants, lcoal fairs and festivals and more. Finally, under the headings of Artistic Associations and Ephemera, each section concludes with an entertaining collection of local lore, gossip, legend and anecdote.
New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 and Word 2016: Intermediate
by Katherine T. Pinard Ann ShafferNow readers can develop the Microsoft Word 2016 skills needed to be successful in college or the business world beyond with the emphasis on critical-thinking, problem-solving, and in-depth coverage found in New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 and Word 2016: Introductory. Updated with all-new case scenarios, this edition clearly applies the skills readers are learning to real-world situations, making the concepts even more relevant. All content and activities throughout New Perspectives Microsoft Office 365 and Word 2016: Introductory help readers understand the importance of what they’re learning. This edition focuses on strengthening learning outcomes and transferring skills to other applications and disciplines for further success.
Freaky Facts
by Hinkler Books<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i> <P><P> Hundreds of peculiar and perplexing tidbits to astound your acquaintances and fascinate your friends. With comical illustrations by Glen Singleton, Freaky Facts covers everything from unusual animal facts and wacky world records to ludicrous laws and strange science. Freaky Facts will entertain you for hours.
Firefighters to the Rescue: A Lego Adventure In The Real World (LEGO City Nonfiction #2)
by Penelope ArlonDid you know that a fire truck's ladder can reach as high as 100 feet? Join the LEGO (R) minifigures on an exciting adventure as firefighters race to the rescue around LEGO City. Learn amazing facts about their rescue vehicles, daily tasks, and heroic rescues. Bursting with stunning photographs, fun facts, mini comics, building ideas, and stickers, Firefighters to the Rescue is the perfect book for any young reader. The LEGO(R) nonfiction series is exceptional as it combines the world's most powerful toy brand with the most trusted name in children's publishing.
Atlas of Ocular Trauma (Ocular Trauma)
by Hua YanThis book aims to provide comprehensive pictures of ocular trauma illustrating signs, examinations and surgical procedures to clinical practitioners including the nurses, medical students, residents, fellows and ophthalmologists, and help them make the appropriate decision on the diagnosis and management of such patients. <p><p> The first chapter gives a general introduction of ocular trauma which helps clinical practitioners generate the basic ideas of classification of ocular trauma and understand general principles of examination and first-aid management of such patients. The following chapters cover all types of ocular trauma with the comprehensive pictures combined with brief case studies. For each disease, a brief introduction, explanation as well as management are offered to the readers. With the illustrative figures, making the right diagnose, offering the best advice or treatment to the patients, and understanding surgical procedures would be easily achieved. The highlight of this book is that the diagnosis and treatment of each disease are concentrated on the pictures and practitioners would understand a sign or even a disease in one visual sweep. Since ophthalmology is such an imaging-heavy specialty, and ocular trauma comes as an emergency condition at most of the time, making the right decision for ocular traumatic patients the first glance is necessary for daily clinical practice. Hopefully this book may help the audiences to be prepared for any challenge of ocular traumatic cases.
First Craft: Writing Great Characters
by Editors of Authors FirstAn invaluable guide for fiction writers who want to learn how to create unforgettable characters. Readers love fiction first and foremost because they get to LIVE in the stories they read. The story's characters are the conduit to that experience, and storytellers that create memorable, relatable characters connect with readers at the most fundamental level. All fiction writers need to master the skills involved in creating great characters if they're going to connect with a meaningful audience. The challenge, of course, is that creating great characters is anything but easy. So how do you do it? Let the contributors to this book - all established novelists - show you the way. From essentials like knowing your characters and giving them personality to more nuanced concepts like shading characters and even using places as characters, FIRST CRAFT: WRITING GREAT CHARACTERS is a brief text packed with advice gleaned from decades of writing experience. Each chapter includes illustrations from the author's own work along with useful exercises that will help your characters walk right off the page. FIRST CRAFT: WRITING GREAT CHARACTERS is presented by AuthorsFirst, the virtual writers conference that has dozens and dozens of craft sessions available online and that sponsors an annual fiction writing contest. Contributors to this volume include New York Times bestselling author Lou Aronica, national bestselling authors Mary Marcus, John L. Hart, and Emily Sue Harvey, acclaimed novelists Leora Skolkin-Smith and K.J. Steele, and praised memoirist Marcia Gloster.
Yo amo la Biblia
by Debby AndersonIlustrado a todo color para niños de 3 a 7 años. En Yo amo la Biblia, Debby Anderson enseña la verdad de la Palabra de Dios y ofrece muchos versículos para que los niños puedan aprenderlos. A beautifully illustrated book in full color for children ages three to seven. In In Yo amo la Biblia Debby Anderson teaches children about the Bible with many scripture references to help parents and readers know the Bible better.
Yo puedo hablar con Dios
by Debby AndersonIlustrado a todo color para niños de 3 a 7 años. En Yo puedo hablar con Dios los niños aprenderán que pueden hablar con Dios y que Él siempre escucha sus oraciones. Además incluye referencias a las Escrituras para ayudar a los padres y a los niños a conocer mejor la Biblia. A beautifully illustrated book in full color for children ages three to seven. In this book the author explains to children how they can talk with God and that He will always listen to their prayers. She includes Scripture references to help parents and readers know the Bible better.
Police in Action: A Lego Adventure In The Real World (LEGO City Nonfiction #1)
by Penelope ArlonDid you know that police cars can go up to 155 miles per hour? That's twice as fast as a cheetah! Join the LEGO(R) minifigures and see the police in action as they help keep LEGO City safe. Learn amazing facts about their vehicles, daily tasks, and real-life situations. Bursting with stunning photographs, fun facts, mini comics, building ideas, and stickers, Police in Action is the perfect book for any young reader. The LEGO(R) nonfiction series is exceptional as it combines the world's most powerful toy brand with the most trusted name in children's publishing.