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Are you a well-established restauranteur who has had wild successes in the restaurant industry and you're satisfied with your profitability? If you answered 'yes," this book may not be for you. If you are a first-time restaurant owner or investor who is frustrated with...

Perhaps no event in American history arouses more impassioned debate than the abolition of slavery. Answers to basic questions about who ended slavery, how, and why remain fiercely contested more than a century and a half after the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment. In...

In 2005, American experts sent out urgent warnings throughout the country: a devastating flu pandemic was fast approaching. Influenza was a serious disease, not a seasonal nuisance; it could kill millions of people. If urgent steps were not taken immediately, the pandemic could shut...

Master essential skills to ace even the toughest tests Do tests make you nervous? Don't worry--you're not alone. Imagine how you'll feel when you're ready to face any test confidently and fully prepared. This book will help you get there How to Ace any...

The forces that shaped the institution of slavery in the American South endured, albeit in altered form, long after slavery was abolished. Toiling in sweltering Virginia tobacco factories or in the kitchens of white families in Chicago, black women felt a stultifying combination of...

Biometrics is a rapidly evolving field with applications ranging from accessing one's computer to gaining entry into a country. The deployment of large-scale biometric systems in both commercial and government applications has served to increase the public's awareness of this technology. Rapid growth highlights...

Europe and the Making of Modernity, 1815-1914 is a clear and engaging chronicle of the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that transformed Europe during the nineteenth century. An introduction neatly summarizes the major issues and events of the French Revolution, while a sweeping...

A stunning new collection of poetry from Shane McCrae, winner of the Whiting Writers' Award.Shane McCrae, one of the most powerful voices in contemporary poetry, returns with The Many Hundreds of the Scent, an urgent new collection that brims with lyric force. He expands...

Thirteen original short stories about Annika the Reluctant Bookstore Cat and written by local authors. Annika is one of the resident cats at Cupboard Maker Books, an independent bookstore in Enola, PA. The stories include tales of fantasy, mystery, slice of life, and more...

Presidential impeachments are rare in American constitutional history: in the 230 years since ratification, only three presidents have faced serious attempts to remove them from office. Indispensable Remedy is a comprehensive primer on the purpose, history, and scope of the Constitution's impeachment provisions--and a...

In Ellis Island, young readers will explore this American landmark and learn about its historic significance. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this important site.Author: R. J. BaileyPublisher: Bullfrog BooksPublished: 08/01/2016Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 7.80h...

Valentino Lassiter has cast ""spiritual breads"" upon the waters with this compelling comparison of the historic tradition of African American preaching and the overwhelming spiritual preaching of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King in the African American Preaching Tradition details preaching by slave...

Every parent knows the frustration of trying to satisfy the demands of an infant too young to communicate his or her thoughts. Now, a growing consensus of researchers agree that not only deaf children but also hearing children can benefit from early exposure to...

Nathaniel "Nat" Turner was a black slave who led a rebellion in the American South in the summer of 1831. A charismatic leader, Turner gathered about 75 slaves to his cause. By the time the insurrection was suppressed, more than 100 were dead, and...

Between 2009 and 2013 Cymene Howe and Dominic Boyer conducted fieldwork in Mexico's Isthmus of Tehuantepec to examine the political, social, and ecological dimensions of moving from fossil fuels to wind power. Their work manifested itself as a new ethnographic form: the duograph--a combination...

In Wreck-It Ralph, Disney's expert team of concept, visual development and story artists explore the hidden world of video games from classic 8-bit arcade games to the most modern and inventive offerings of the digital age. At the center of this hilarious and wildly...

One of the Globe and Mail's Most Anticipated Titles of 2023During the hottest summer on record, Bea's dangerous new hobby puts everyone's sense of security to the test.Forty-nine and sweating through the hottest summer on record, Beatrice Billings is rudderless: her marriage is stale,...

The Power Heroes meet someone new in this 8x8 storybook based on an episode of Disney Junior's hit show PJ Masks! When Luna Girl and Motsuki capture Space Fairy Lilyfay, Newton Star is ready to help. But Lilyfay has powers too, and she can...

A gripping illustrated narrative of the Cimbrian (or Cimbric) War, in which the armies of the Roman Republic finally defeated the Germanic tribes of the Cimbri, Teutons, Ambrons and Tigurini. Rome's victory in the Cimbrian War was born of a number of huge and...

The Ultimate Crash Course to Ace the ACT Math Test!If you want to ace the ACT Math Test, the ACT Math Book is essential. Unlike other study guides, this book along with its online resources is literally all you'll need to succeed on the...