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In the grand tapestry of science and engineering, thereexists a fundamental framework that underpins ourunderstanding of the physical world: classical mechanics.From the graceful orbit of planets to the intricate dynamicsof machinery, classical mechanics provides the bedrockupon which countless innovations and discoveries are built.
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Are you looking for natural health and beauty treatments from around the world? Are you worried about daily exposure to toxic chemicals? Do you want to take charge of your own health with herbal remedies? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this book is your guide to herbal health and beauty remedies from around the world! In this book, you'll learn about time-tested methods for healing various health problems as well as for growing luxurious...
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"In classic stories remixed, Latinx characters take center stage. Pride and Prejudice is launched into outer space, Frankenstein is plunged into the depths of the ocean, and The Great Gatsby floats to an island off the coast of Costa Rica. A shape-shifter gives up her life to save the boy she loves from an evil bruja. La Ciguapa covets a little mermaid's heart of gold. Two star-crossed teens fall in love while the planet burns around them. Whether...
5) Burgeropolis: A Culinary Expedition Through the World of Burgers: From Classic Creations to Cutting
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Embark on a mouthwatering journey through the tantalizing world of burgers with "Burgeropolis: A Culinary Expedition Through the World of Burgers." From the sizzling streets of New York City to the bustling markets of Tokyo, this book invites you to explore the rich tapestry of burger culture that spans the globe.Discover the origins of everyone's favorite comfort food as you trace its evolution from humble beginnings to its status as an international...
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2024.
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"From renowned underwater archaeologist David Gibbins comes an exciting and rich narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time. The Viking warship of King Cnut the Great. Henry VIII's the Mary Rose. Captain John Franklin's doomed HMS Terror. The SS Gairsoppa, destroyed by a Nazi U-boat in the Atlantic during World War II. Since we first set sail on the open sea, ships and their wrecks have...
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2024.
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A primetime PBS miniseries that brings the greatest music ever written to millions of viewers, with modern storytelling that captivates. NOW HEAR THIS opens the world of classical music to new audiences, while giving existing fans new ways to love their music. Now Hear This is presented by Great Performances, celebrating its 50th season on PBS, and this year begins international distribution.
10) Making artisan pasta: how to make a world of handmade noodles, stuffed pasta, dumplings, and more
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"Homemade rules in the kitchen, and everyone from artisan bakers to canners and picklers know it.Culinary enthusiasts and hungry home cooks are exploring classic skills again, and making homemade, hand-shaped pasta is on the rise. With the simplest ingredients and easier-than-you-think instructions, Making Artisan Pasta teaches you how make your own linguine, ravioli, lasagna, and dozens of other styles of pasta and noodles by hand. The fully illustrated,...
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The main aim of detective stories is to entertain, but the best cast a light on human behavior, and display both literary ambition and accomplishment. Even unpretentious detective stories, written for unashamedly commercial reasons, can give us clues to the past, and give us insight into a long-vanished world that, for all its imperfections, continues to fascinate. This book, written by award-winning crime writer and president of the Detection Club,...
12) The big red one
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In one of the most powerful films ever made about World War II, director Samuel Fuller tells the semi-autobiographical story of a squad of sharpshooters trying not to die in THE BIG RED ONE. World War I veteran Sergeant Possum (Academy Award winner Lee Marvin) wants to get the job done and to get himself and his squad of green recruits out alive. It's just a job: Kill the enemy before they kill you. And through the seemingly endless bloodshed from...
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"An undocumented immigrant's journey from a New York City homeless shelter to the top of his Princeton class. Dan-el Padilla Peralta has lived the American dream. As a boy, he came here legally with his family. Together they left Santo Domingo behind, but life in New York City was harder than they imagined. Their visas lapsed, and Dan-el's father returned home. But Dan-el's courageous mother was determined to make a better life for her bright sons....
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Pianist Mike Garson was David Bowie's most frequent musician, on record and onstage throughout Bowie's life. They played over a thousand shows together between 1972 and 2004, and Garson is featured on over 20 of Bowie's albums. Bowie's Piano Man is the first-ever biography of Mike Garson, written by Clifford Slapper, a fellow pianist who also played for Bowie, working closely with him on his last-ever television appearance. The book explores the special...
16) Lucy Rescued
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2021.
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When Lucy’s new owners rescue her from the pound, the little girl shows Lucy around her new home. Then suddenly, Lucy starts to howl. “Wah-ooo-ooo-roo,” Lucy howls in the morning. She keeps howling in the afternoon, then on into the night. Dad tries showing Lucy a mirror, in case she misses other dogs. Mom makes Lucy special foods and treats. They even take Lucy to a dog psychologist, who prescribes classical music and lullabies.
17) Payback
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2024.
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After a successful heist, Porter is left for dead. Once he recovers, he seeks vengeance and wants his share of the money. PAYBACK is a remake of the 1967 film noir classic *Point Break* also based on the novel *The Hunter* by Donald E. Westlake.
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Sparks fly and tempers flare when devoted figure skater Jackie (Christy Carlson Romano) pairs up with extreme in-line skater Alex (Ross Thomas) in this enchanting sequel to the ice-skating classic, THE CUTTING EDGE. Coached by Jackie’s Olympic Medalist parents, this mismatched duo struggles to get along with each other on and off the ice as they skate toward Olympic gold. But as the competition heats up, so does their romance!
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"1981 was a watershed moment in American sports, when players turned an oligarchy of owners into a game where they had a real voice. Midway through the season, a game-changing strike ripped baseball apart, the first time a season had ever been stopped in the middle because of a strike. Marvin Miller and the Players' Association squared off against Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and the owners in a fight to protect players' rights to free agency...
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