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1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodIn this companion to his popular 1001 Events That Made America, Alan Axelrod suggests we can answer this question only after we look with an open mind into all the areas of our collective past. 1001 People Who Made America does just that, highlighting the famous as well as the infamous, the virtuous as well as the notorious, from the nation's earliest days to the present. Serving up history in lively, accessible bits, the book presents a who's who?
1001 People Who Made America
by Alan AxelrodFrom the famous to the infamous, from the virtuous to the notorious, from Thomas Jefferson to Madonna, historian Axelrod profiles key figures in American politics, arts, science, business, religion, and popular culture. The brief profiles are arranged alphabetically, about three to a page, and describe each person's major contributions. The book's scope begins centuries before there was a United States and continues through the 21st century. Without a timeline, chronology, or categories, the book will probably be more comfortable on general reader's coffee tables than in students' backpacks. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
1001 Pitfalls In Spanish (Barron's Foreign Language Guides)
by Holt DueberA supplemental textbook outlining fundamentals of the Spanish language and providing help for common obstacles such as complex sentence structure, vocabulary, and telephone conversations.
1001 Places to Meet Mr. Right
by Elizabeth ShimerThey say that there are no good men out there, but they're wrong. Eligible, good men are everywhere—and author Elizabeth Shimer Bowers shows how you can find them in the unlikeliest ways.You don't have to look very far to meet the man of your dreams. There are plenty of timeless and creative ways to find the perfect man for you, such as: #210: Tour a brewery #946: Learn to sail #470: Volunteer at an animal rescue #778: Become a tour guide at a local attraction #505: Attend a scotch-tasting night #768: Tag along to a friend's company picnic #398: Visit Pedro's South of the Border As well as 992 other ways and places to find your Mr. Right! Not only will you learn the pros and cons of meeting men in the various venues, but you can also use the handy rating scale to find out how much time each activity takes, whether you should bring a girlfriend along, and how much money (if any) you must invest. Your future plus-one could be as close as a few seats away on the subway, a few paces behind you in line at the movies, or right outside your own front door. So, grab this book and go!
1001 Questions Answered About: Earthquakes, Avalanches, Floods and Other Natural Disasters
by Barbara TuftyThis highly readable and informative guide answers hundreds of fascinating questions about storms and atmospheric phenomena. In addition to dispelling common misconceptions, it imparts a wealth of solid scientific data about hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, wind, fog, ice storms, and other events. The text is embellished with 72 drawings and 20 photographs.
1001 Questions Answered About: Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Other Natural Air Disasters
by Barbara TuftyThis highly readable and informative guide answers hundreds of fascinating questions about storms and atmospheric phenomena. In addition to dispelling common misconceptions, it imparts a wealth of solid scientific data about hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, wind, fog, ice storms, and other events. The text is embellished with 72 drawings and 20 photographs.
1001 Questions Answered About Trees
by Rutherford Platt"A book that easily doubles as reference and a source of reading pleasure. The illustrations are clear and the index is a good guide." -- Wisconsin Library Bulletin."How long have trees been growing on earth?" "Will evergreens thrive in a city?" "Should different kinds of trees be planted along the same avenue?" Noted tree expert Rutherford Platt answers these and hundreds of other questions in this informative guide to trees and tree products.Meticulously researched, brimming with fascinating facts, 1001 Questions Answered About Trees offers a highly readable compendium of data about numerous species throughout the world -- from the stately American sugar maple, giant sequoia, and towering saguaro cactus to the Scotch pine, Australian eucalyptus, and Middle Eastern date palm.With this book tree lovers will learn how to use such data as age, size, weight, and other features to identify trees; homeowners can find out what to plant and how to deal with tree pests and disease; and tourists can discover trees to look for in certain states. Readers will also find much information on conservation, tree products, famous trees, wood chemistry, and papermaking. There's even a selection of poems about trees.Over 100 drawings and 21 photographs by the author illustrate this encyclopedic resource -- an indispensable guide for students, conservationists, ecologists, and nature lovers of all ages.
1001 Quotations That Connect: Timeless Wisdom for Preaching, Teaching, and Writing
by Brian Lowery Craig Brian LarsonMany times people wrack their brains for succinct, “preachable” quotations to drop into sermons or teaching materials. Now they can relax! 101 Quotations that Connect features inspiring observations from a wide spectrum of influential people of the past two millennia, culled from the collection of Christianity Today. This volume—which contains the reflections of church fathers, missionaries, poets, and celebrities—is a gold mine for preachers, teachers, and writers. The sayings are arranged under eight descriptive categories, including Ancient Words, Rattling Words, and Keen Words. They are helpfully listed by source, then according to key topics, making retrieval of just the right quote a snap. Whether one is driving home the point of a sermon or simply wants a quote book for reflective reading this unparalleled collection is a “must have” resource!
1001 Quotations to inspire you before you die (1001)
by Robert ArpFrom the bestselling 1001 series, comes a collection of 1001 quotations from numerous brilliant minds of the Ancient World through to the present day. With quotes from everyone including Marcus Aurelius, Sun Tzu, Shakespeare and Nietzsche through to Ellen DeGeneres, Nelson Mandela, Mark Zuckerberg and Monty Python's Flying Circus, there is an immense range of ideas, witticisms and musings to ponder.The quotations cover a wide range of topics, including art and literature, culture, philosophy, politics, psychology and religion, made accessible and brought to life by being placed in their historical contexts and accompanied by a wealth of illustrations.
1001 Really Ridiculously Silly Jokes
by Clive GiffordKnow any good jokes? Here are 1001 (yes, one thousand and one!) awesome ones for the whole family to enjoy!Why did the empty sandwich go to the dentist?IT NEEDED A FILLING.What do you call a 20,000-year-old joke?PRE-HYSTERICAL.With jokes galore, puns, one-liners, visual gags, play on words and hilarious illustrations. Divided into sections such as 'Hilarious Holidays', 'Teacher Titters' and 'Football Funnies', this book will never get old and will have your friends and whole family laughing. A hilarious bumper book that will captivate any child and spark an interest in reading - created by the bestselling author of Teenage Kicks and Eye Benders, and winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.
1001 Really Stupid Jokes
by Mike PhillipsAnother terrific compilation of jokes in the hugely successful series of Robinson Children's joke books - this one specialises in completely ridiculous and utterly stupid ones - they'll love it!
1001 Really Stupid Jokes
by Mike PhillipsAnother terrific compilation of jokes in the hugely successful series of Robinson Children's joke books - this one specialises in completely ridiculous and utterly stupid ones - they'll love it!
The 1001 Rewards & Recognition Fieldbook: The Complete Guide
by Bob Nelson Dean SpitzerAuthor of the Business Week million-copy bestseller, 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, Bob Nelson is the motivational specialist who helps businesses stay competitive by teaching them how to inspire their employees to excel. Now joined by Dr. Dean Spitzer, senior consultant and performance improvement expert for IBM, Nelson distills the knowledge, experience, and ideas gained from working with thousands of organizations into a hands-on, practical fieldbook. <P><P> Beginning with the basics of motivation, including the decline of traditional incentives and the trend toward empowered employees, the book lays the groundwork for developing and managing a rewards or recognition program in any work situation: how to recognize an individual or a group; how to develop a low-cost recognition program; how to sell it to upper management, prevent and fix common problems, and assess its effectiveness. There are planning worksheets, templates for different purposes?improving morale, improving attendance, increasing retention?plus perforated reference cards for immediate guidance, and 101 new low-cost/no-cost recognition ideas. Running through the margins are Nelson's answers to the questions most frequently asked since the publication of 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.
1001 Secrets Every Birder Should Know: Tips and Trivia for the Backyard and Beyond
by Sharon StitelerA delightful and irreverent guide for bird watching, this guide is chock-full of color photographs, tips, and fun facts.
1001 Solution-Focused Questions: Handbook for Solution-Focused Interviewing
by Fredrike BanninkAn invaluable resource for conducting successful solution-focused therapy. Drawing on nearly 30 years of clinical practice, Bannink compiles solution-focused questions and protocols that are formulated to elicit the client's expertise on the issue(s) that brought him or her to therapy. Categorized for general use and for use with specific types of clients--such as children, couples, and families, and those who have suffered trauma or who might benefit from medication--the questions demonstrate how the precise use of language is an important tool in solution-focused interviewing. Exercises and homework suggestions invite self-reflection and experimentation with the solution-focused model, while case studies illustrate the model's effectiveness with a wide variety of clients. 1001 Solution-Focused Questions equips clinicians with a toolbox full of ready-to-use approaches, so they're prepared to provide support as clients find their own way to a better future.
1001 Songs: You Must Hear Before You Die (1001)
by Robert DimeryAn inspiring selection of the most iconic songs ever released, covering all the genres for nearly a century of memorable music.
1001 Spells: The Complete Book of Spells for Every Purpose
by Cassandra EasonWhat do you hope for? There’s a spell for everything in this comprehensive reference from a well-known authority on magic in the New Age world.For love, for money, for career, for home: this comprehensive compendium contains a creative array of 1,001 spells. They cover every conceivable desire, both big (health and healing) and more specific (like selling a house). Twenty different sections, ranging from fertility and travel to protection and justice, contain fifty spells each—culminating in an ultimate “spell to end all spells.” Along with the spells, there’s information on the colors, fragrances, crystals, angels, times of day, and phases of the moon that strengthen each type of magick.Includes:Asking Muriel, Angel of Dreams, to banish a child’s nightmare or fears of the darkA full moon ring commitment if you and your loved one are kept apartTo help a new pet settle in your home, especially if there are other animalsA St. Francis of Assisi ritual for wild creatures everywhereTo block emotional vampires with a mirrorFor making friends in a new workplaceReconnecting with an old friend on social mediaTo create a personal worry stone to relieve tensionCreating a living family treeTo send love on Father’s DayAnd more
1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know
by Harry HarrisonStudents entering college may think they know just about everything, but...Whether it's their first year or fourth, college students (who think they already know everything) can always use powerful and proven tips on how to make the most of their experience. In 1001 Things Every College Student Needs to Know, Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of trademark wit and wisdom provides practical advice ranging from class enrollment, living on campus, study habits and more, that every student-and parent-will benefit from...like buying their books before exams start!
1001 Things Every Teen Should Know Before They Leave Home: (or Else They'll Come Back) (1001 Things Ser.)
by Harry H. Harrison Jr.Adult teens think they're ready to live on their own, but are they?Will they know how to pick a good room mate? Buy a car? Create a budget and actually live on one? From changing the oil to applying for jobs, best-selling author Harry H. Harrison, Jr. has compiled the definitive book for preparing your teen to live on their own. Or else they might come back!
1001 Things everyone should know about African American History
by Jeffrey C. StewartHere is a fact-filled trip through five hundred years of African American history, divided into six broad sections: Great Migrations; Civil Rights and Politics; Science, Inventions and Medicine; Sports; Military; Culture and Religion.
1001 Things Happy Couples Know about Marriage (Love, Romance, & Morning Breath): Like Love, Romance And Morning Breath
by Harry H. Harrison Jr.Find out what happy couples know that makes their marriages amazing instead of mundane!Harry H. Harrison’s latest dose of wit and wisdom pays tribute to the sanctity of marriage and provides a trove of insight—1001 to be exact—into what it takes to have a happy union for a lifetime. Covering topics from the differences of the sexes, to money, marriage myths, and menopause, Harry doles out loads of practical tips and advice laced with his witty humor we’ve all come to love. 1001 Things Happy Couples Know About Marriage is a topic any newlywed—or seasoned couple—will appreciate, especially when the wedding day has come and gone, and all that’s left is each other. With two million books in the market, no one knows how to deliver short, powerful truths like Harry Harrison!
1001 Things it Means to Be a Dad
by Harry HarrisonD-A-D. How can three letters mean a 1001 things?! Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of his trademark wit and wisdom pays tribute and provides insight to dads from all walks of life. From new dads, single dads, dads of adult kids and more, 1001 Things it Means to be a Dad is a topic we can all appreciate, especially when there's "some assembly required!" With two million books in the market, no one knows how to deliver simple, powerful insights like Harry.
1001 Things it Means to Be a Mom
by Harry H. HarrisonSo what, exactly, does it mean to be a mom?No matter what phase of motherhood a woman finds herself in, she has one thing in common with all other moms: the need to feel appreciated and encouraged. Harry H. Harrison Jr.'s latest dose of trademark wit and wisdom pays tribute to the many aspects required to be a mom. Ranging from new moms, working moms, single moms, moms of adult kids and more, 1001 Things it Means to be a Mom provides a big dose of praise and understanding that will leave moms from all walks of life feeling uplifted and highly valued. With two million books in the market, no one knows how to deliver such simple, powerful insights like Harry.
1001 Things To Do If You Dare
by Ben MalisowIf you're craving some adventure in your life, or just looking to see how the other side lives, 1001 Things to Do If You Dare is sure to satisfy with its boundary-pushing suggestions of outrageous acts and fear-inducing feats guaranteed to test the physical, mental, and emotional limits of even the most venturesome. Offering up the antidote to the status quo, thrill-seeker extraordinaire Ben Malisow also let's you keep score along the way with risk rating scales and checkboxes to track your danger quotient. So go ahead, take the leap . . . if you dare.
1001 Things to Love About Military Life
by Starlett Henderson Holly Scherer Tara Crooks Kathie HightowerA first-of-its-kind celebration of military life, 1001 THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT MILITARY LIFE chronicles some obvious and not-so-obvious traditions, advantages and experiences military members, veterans and their families share.Full of heart-warming vignettes, laugh-out-loud lists, stories and quotes from military members and family members, and photos that speak a thousand positive affirmations, this inspirational look at those who dedicate their lives to serving perfectly illustrates why it is a profession and lifestyle to love.You'll find practical truths most service members wouldn't want to live without and learn the unique outlooks, services and advantages military life provides. Military or civilian, you'll experience the community and personal growth that the military offers.Whether you have a friend or loved one in the military, you're a service member ready to head out on duty, a spouse gearing up to take charge of the household, a veteran in need of a few good laughs, or a new recruit looking for encouragement, this book provides inspiration and insight into the lives of today's dedicated and courageous military families.