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The Cat Encyclopedia is a cat compendium with all the facts about cats and kittens. It's packed with beautifully photographed profiles of different breeds, from the Maine Coon to the Khao Manee, and includes information on caring for your own cat. This book explores the cat's place in cultures and includes famous cats in art and literature

Updated, expanded, and buzzing with the latest information on all the wild, wacky, cool, and creepy insects and spiders that kids love

How do inmates speak behind bars in California? Prison slang can vary between different facilities. However, if you are someone particularly interested in California prisons, whether you're someone in law enforcement or a criminal justice student, the California Prison Slang Dictionary is for you. This definitive prison book features over 3,000 meticulously curated entries - a comprehensive and up-to-date collection that gives you a glimpse of the...

Speed, Toy Story, X-Men, Alien: Resurrection, Roseanne, Parenthood, Superman/Batman. Even outside Buffy, Firefly and Avengers, Joss Whedon has written stacks of scripts, along with many series of comic books. His signature style offers strong women, sudden tragedies, and clever quips. But even more than these, he's known for the pop culture references: Under his watch, Iron Man calls Hawkeye "Legolas," Buffy dresses as Red Riding Hood and snarks,...

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating...

Machen's "New Testament Greek", was by far the most used Greek introductory grammar in the 20th century. First published in 1923, it quickly became the most used grammar in the English speaking world. Many students today still find Machen's presentation of Greek to be the clearest and most helpful. This text reproduces Machen's entire text with a modern typeset and includes a Student's Answer Guide to all chapter exercises. Mechen assumes no prior...

"Get ready to be amazed by '90 Incredible Dog Trivia Facts I Bet You Didn't Know'! In this paw-some book, with cute dog illustrations, you'll discover 90 fascinating facts about the world of dogs, uncovering ninety mind-blowing tidbits that will leave you barking for more. From the ancient origins of our beloved canine companions to the extraordinary talents and quirks of different breeds, prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and thoroughly entertained....

To understand the new creation, we need to start at the beginning when God said in Genesis 1:26" Let us make men into our image…." This was the start of the new creation that was born or created in the image of the Lord Jesus Christ. Born of God towards God through Christ Jesus. When God created Adam and Eve is was with this understanding that they would be like God, having all the power, knowledge, perfect love and authority that can only come...

We all have learned it: The Holocaust lasted four years (1941-1945), took place in thousands of locations across an entire continent (Europe), and involved thousands of perpetrators and millions of victims. But when it comes to details, most of us flounder. Many websites can help us to learn more, and even a few encyclopedias. Leading among them is the four-volume encyclopedia published by Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center: The Encyclopedia...

This encyclopedia examines the US government, providing information on everything from the founding of the US government, to the writing of the Constitution, to information on the Biden administration. It covers the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, and spotlight features highlight key individuals who have shaped the US government. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...