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"The book progresses like a feast. Read it, because you'll never look at a table knife the same way again." -The New York Times Book Review This award-winning work by Margaret Visser is a wry and remarkable exploration of the way we eat. Solidifying her standing as a preeminent observer and scholar of everyday life, Visser takes on the sweeping history of table manners, from the civilizations of ancient Greece and medieval Europe to the ancient Ainu...
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 3
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Rain and her pet lion cub, Saa, were taken from their home in a village near "the edge of Wild" and brought to the Tekkies' fortified island. The Tekkies believe that Rain and Saa can help provide them with water, but when Rain discovers what they have in store for her, she has no choice but to try to escape.
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"Experienced international Mah Jongg instructors Gregg Swain and Toby Salk walk you through the basics of American Mah Jongg--introducing readers to the tiles, rituals, history, rules and winning strategies of the game. Using the humor, warmth and professional tips they share with their own students, this narrative-style instruction book offers an accessible way to learn this popular game." --
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Very short introductions volume 289
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The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. In this Very Short Introduction, Eric Scerri presents a modern and fresh exploration of this fundamental topic in the physical sciences, considering the deeper implications of the arrangements of the table to atomic physics and quantum...
5) Out to lunch
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IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
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A mischievous frog makes a scene when his parents take him to a fancy restaurant to eat.
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The most comprehensive craps book ever written, this is the book that gives readers everything needed to get a real, verifiable edge at the game of craps. The authors, two of the greatest living dice controllers, share, in words and pictures, their secret Golden Touch technique and give the edge needed to beat the house. Readers will learn several keys to winner craps, including how the game is really played, how to develop a Golden Touch controlled...
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A well-dressed table is just stitches away! Showcase your creativity with handmade table toppers that are equal parts functional and fun. Best-selling author Judy Gauthier shares twenty unique table runners you can display year round, plus coordinating placemats and napkins. Step-by-step instructions are included for each project, with basics on piecing, pressing, and understanding color values. Use the coordinating fast2cut Simple Square Templates...
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"With elements all around, how can students-or even scientists-keep them straight? That's where the periodic table comes into play. Learn all about the way the table is organized, the different types of elements you can find on it, and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all!"--
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The periodic table, created in the early 1860s by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, marked one of the most extraordinary advances in modern chemistry. This basic visual aid helped scientists to gain a deeper understanding of what chemical elements really were: and, astonishingly, it also correctly predicted the properties of elements that hadn't been discovered at the time.
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11) Call me Adnan
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 3
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Twelve-year-old Adnan dreams of making it to the Ultimate Table Tennis championship, but when tragedy strikes his family, Adnan loses his passion for table tennis and must learn to channel his grief and heal.
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With the help of the easy-to-master steps in this book, even a novice gambler can go from being a traditional craps player to a dice controller-an advantage player with a true edge over the house. For a dozen years, Frank Scoblete and his wife angered casino bosses around the country by knowing more about how to win money than almost anyone who ever challenged a casino. They used sophisticated methods-including controlled shooting and little-known...
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Craps is the only casino game in which it is possible to go from $1 to $900 in 2 throws of the dice. It is also the only game where all of the players, regardless of wealth or experience, start out at exactly the same place. And it is by far the fastest and most fun table on any casino floor. You can always find the Craps table just by following the sheer noise and excitement. It's the one game where players can work together to share the good fortune...
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There's no B.S., with this proven roulette strategy With this unique strategy you're about to learn, there will be no theories, no B.S., no outdated roulette techniques- nothing but down to earth, practical, and proven roulette strategy which will take your gambling experience to the next level at blinding speed. You're not going to be taught stuff that "sounds" good in theory but doesn't work in a live casino. You're not going to learn outdated ideas...
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Frank Scoblete and Dominator are two of the best dice rollers in the nation, and they're back to share even more secrets and tips for craps players looking to get an edge on the game. The authors thoroughly explain their proven Cutting Edge Craps technique with photos and words that make their system easy for anyone to learn, whether you're a veteran of the craps table or new to the game. The authors have a variety of elements to their teaching system,...
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In Play Poker Like the Pros, poker master Phil Hellmuth, Jr., demonstrates exactly how to play and win -- even if you have never picked up a deck of cards -- the modern games of poker, including: Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, and Razz.
Phil Hellmuth, Jr., a seven-time World Champion of Poker, presents his tournament-tested strategies to beat any type of player, including:
The Jackal (crazy and unpredictable)
The Elephant (plays too many...
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This book is for you only if you gamble to make money.
If your idea of "fun" and "entertainment" includes giving away your hard-earned money to casinos, I can't help you.
If you enjoy sitting in a mindless, bright lights/dinging trance while you drop quarters down a slot, this book is not for you.
If you think casinos are built and run by stupid people, you better stay out of them.
If you think you can beat a blackjack dealer by wild-assed guessing,...
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Most gaming books tell you too much fluff, razzle dazzle and too many pages on the one subject that is not needed.
This book is designed to cut to the chase, giving you quick knowledge of blackjack, roulette, and craps.
In blackjack using card recognition is an unbalance of face cards vs. face value cards, doubling down hitting twelve when the dealer is weak, also not taking even money or insurance. By understanding the ratios are in your favor....
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