101 Things You Wish You'd Invented ... and Some You Wish No One Had
101 Things You Wish You'd Invented ... and Some You Wish No One Had

Author: Tracey Turner

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780747591986

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Marvel at the sheer brilliance of invention, from glass to underpants, the noble compass to the humble pencil. Not forgetting, of course, the undeniably indispensable banana suitcase. Filled with fascinating details about everything from the most common everyday object to inventions which changed society, it will also distinguish the strokes of genius from discoveries of sheer chance, or millennia of evolution . . . And reveal the real reason why Alfred Nobel had to establish a peace prize (tut, tut). Expand your knowledge of man's accomplishments in the most compelling - and irreverent - way possible.

The Modern Day Spotter's Guide
The Modern Day Spotter's Guide

Author: Richard Horne

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1448130840

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Tired of the dull daily commute to the office, the tedious traipse to and from the school gates? Fed up with the seemingly endless shades of grey that decorate the canvas of modern life? Then the time has come to open your eyes! For in the midst of those soulless sceneries and vacant vistas there lies a wealth of fascinating detail. Look up! Look carefully all around! Where once there was monotony, now there is intrigue in abundance; sights and sounds sure to delight and amuse, amaze and entertain, to brighten each and every day - for once you spot, you can’t stop. The Modern Day Spotter’s Guide brings together the fun and frustrating, the maddening and the mundane, the good, the bad and the ugly to offer you a list of unlikely things to spot on your daily trudge through life. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled: for whether it be a cat with a moustache, a hopelessly lost tourist, a pigeon with one foot, an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction or the face of Jesus in your soup, the world is waiting to be spotted. See things a little differently. And, remember, life is in the details – don’t let them pass you by.

Gadgets and Inventions
Gadgets and Inventions

Author: Neil Morris

Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 141093909X

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Introduces some great inventions that came about after spectacular failures and introduces the failed ideas themselves.

Cooler Than Fiction
Cooler Than Fiction

Author: Jill S. Jarrell

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2014-01-10

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 0786461837

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Designed for public librarians, school media specialists, teachers, and anyone with an interest in supporting teen literacy, this book features 133 nonfiction booktalks to use with both voracious and reluctant teen readers. These booktalks cover a wide and varied range of nonfiction genres, including science, nature, history, biography, graphic novels, true crime, art, and much more. Each includes a set of discussion questions and sample project ideas which could be easily expanded into a classroom lesson plan or full library program. Also included are several guidelines for classroom integration, tips for making booktalks more interactive and interesting, and selections for further reading.

When God Isn't in It
When God Isn't in It

Author: Venus Michelle Pilipovic

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2022-09-14

Total Pages: 546

ISBN-13:

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When God Isn't in It is the fourth of a series. My books are to glorify the Holy Trinity. My books are for atheists to Christians, black to white, rich to poor, and everyone in between. I cannot say young to old because they get a bit rated R the deeper you journey with me. We discuss everything from sin to salvation; well, God does. In my series, you will encounter addicts, the throne of God, revivals, fighting giants, battlefields, blessings, demons, politics, visions, hallucinations, dreams, zombies, yoga, meditations, chants, time traveling, voodoo, portrayals, prostitutes, night terrors, chains being broken off, black magic, sorcery, witches, warlocks, Wiccans, pagans, Satanists, possessions, sex, LGBTQ, evil deeds, satanic attacks, Juggalos, prophecies, poetry, arguments, debates, enchantments, Illuminati, Freemasonry, biker gangs, adulterers, human trafficking, a King, and so much more. You will always encounter God's good grace, mercy, love, compassion, and limitless wonders in every story. So...Dare to Walk With Me into my series A Beautiful Sequel (My Life in Christ), if you are feeling brave.

The Last Lecture
The Last Lecture

Author: Randy Pausch

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780340978504

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The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

As You Wish
As You Wish

Author: Cary Elwes

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1476764026

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From Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film.

Children's Writer Guide to 2006
Children's Writer Guide to 2006

Author: Susan M. Tierney

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 9781889715384

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The 13th annual edition of Guide brings together the wisdom and perspectives of 250 editors, publishers, agents, and writers covering the full range of children's markets and writing techniques.

Wishes Fulfilled
Wishes Fulfilled

Author: Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 2013-12-03

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1401937284

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This book is dedicated to your mastery of the art of realizing all your desires. The greatest gift you have been given is the gift of your imagination. Everything that now exists was once imagined. And everything that will ever exist must first be imagined. Wishes Fulfilled is designed to take you on a voyage of discovery, wherein you can begin to tap into the amazing manifesting powers that you possess within you and create a life in which all that you imagine for yourself becomes a present fact. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explores, for the first time, the region of your highest self; and definitively shows you how you can truly change your concept of yourself, embark upon a God-realized way of living, and fulfill the spiritual truth that with God all things are possible—and "all things" means that nothing is left out. By practicing the specific technique for retraining your subconscious mind, you are encouraged to not only place into your imagination what you would like to manifest for yourself, but you are given the specifics for realigning your life so you can live out your highest calling and stay connected to your Source of being. From the lofty perspective of your highest self, you will learn how to train your imagination in a new way. Your wishes—all of them—can indeed be fulfilled. By using your imagination and practicing the art of assuming the feeling of your wishes being fulfilled, and steadfastly refusing to allow any evidence of the outer world to distract you from your intentions, you will discover that you, by virtue of your spiritual awareness, possess the ability to become the person you were destined to be. This book will help you See—with a capital S—that you are Divine, and that you already possess an inner, invisible higher self that can and will guide you toward a mastery of the art of manifestation. You can attain this mastery through deliberate conscious control of your imagination!

The Art of Asking
The Art of Asking

Author: Amanda Palmer

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2014-11-11

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1455581070

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Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to support her as she surfed the crowd (and slept on their couches while touring). And when she left her record label to strike out on her own, she asked her fans to support her in making an album, leading to the world's most successful music Kickstarter. Even while Amanda is both celebrated and attacked for her fearlessness in asking for help, she finds that there are important things she cannot ask for-as a musician, as a friend, and as a wife. She learns that she isn't alone in this, that so many people are afraid to ask for help, and it paralyzes their lives and relationships. In this groundbreaking book, she explores these barriers in her own life and in the lives of those around her, and discovers the emotional, philosophical, and practical aspects of The Art of Asking. Part manifesto, part revelation, this is the story of an artist struggling with the new rules of exchange in the twenty-first century, both on and off the Internet. The Art of Asking will inspire readers to rethink their own ideas about asking, giving, art, and love.