Fakes and counterfeits have existed since ancient times; and while the methods of forgery have surely advanced, so has the science necessary to identify them.
Widely regarded as one of the most famous and useful encyclopedias on watch- and clock-making, this eleventh edition of the regularly updated guide was first published in 1907.
Check out the weird and wonderful facts in this massive encyclopedia of alphabetized oddities:HUMANS ARE THE ONLY ANIMALS THAT ENJOY SPICY FOOD (theres a reason no one sells Tabasco-flavored cat food).
Stories that address the grieving process of humans and animals who have lost their companions and that give advice on how best to help yourself and others recover *; Gives practical advice on recovery, including self-care, support systems, and homeopathic recipes, and also discusses the painful topic of euthanasia *; The first book to address the topic of animal grief at the loss of a companion, explaining how to recognize grief in animals and how to help them heal Anyone who has lost a treasured animal companion knows that this can be as devastating as losing a human loved one.
Daily Doses of Wisdom draws on the richness of Buddhist writings to offer a spiritual cornucopia that will illuminate and inspire day after day, year after year.
It is a well-known fact, perhaps legend now, that Peyton Place, the controversial, scandalous blockbuster was filmed in Camden, Maine and the surrounding towns in 1957.
Arguably America's most popular poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was a celebrity in his day, and his books consistently sold tens of thousands of copiesfar more than any American poet before, or since.
In Just Off Main Street, author Steven Mulak takes us on a seasonal tour that, month by month, celebrates his beloved New Englands landscape, as well as the people, plants, and animals that occupy it.
Celebrating the diversity and bounty of foods available today, The Cook's Bible of Ingredients is a visual Encyclopedia of more than 1200 foods and ingredients.
As a celebration of dimwits, lunkheads, bad ideas, and just plain wrongheaded foolishness, dive into the shallow end with Uncle John's Presents: Book of the Dumb.
An all-new follow up quotation book to 2004s Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader Colossal Collection of Quotable Quotes, complete with indexes by name and by subject for easy reference.
If you're looking for the baby name book that has it all - classic and contemporary suggestions without the insanely silly options you wouldn't even use to name your pet - this second edition of The Everything Baby Names Book is your singular resource for naming your little bundle of joy!
Get thousands of facts right at your fingertips with this essential resourceThe World Almanac and Book of Facts is America's top-selling reference book of all time, with more than 82 million copies sold.
From the dawn of time, horses have been at once our idols and our companions, awakening in us feelings of awe and inspiration while serving as our partners in almost all human endeavors.
In this witty collection you will find quotations grouped in categories that reflect the range of human existence, hopes, and achievement:Life and Death (And Some of What Happens in Between)Let us not look back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.
For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recentby a whole range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists.
Energy Independence is the essential guide to the most viable and affordable alternative energy solutions for the everyday consumerincluding solar panels, wind generators, hydrogen fuel cells, wood, hydro-electric, geothermal heat pumps, and more.
Man's perception, and how to accept aging, has not changed dramatically since the beginning of time or over the last 220 years as man's life expectancy has increased.
A comprehensive look at the inspiring, healing, and addictive powers of the Opium Poppy and its derivatives throughout history *; Covers the history, risks, and benefits of opium, morphine, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl *; Provides techniques of cultivation, extraction, and safe consumption as well as methods for overcoming addiction and staying ';clean' *; Profiles 11 famous users, including Thomas de Quincey, William S.
