Every wonder how long a cubit really is? How much is in a hogshead and what it refers to? Or the difference between a light year, a parsec and a Planck length? How many pings there are in an acre and who uses which term in what context? Every wonder where all these terms and formats came from and how they are used? Well, wonder no more! In the tradition of Schott's Miscellany, A Measure of All Things is a well-researched page-turning, illustrated look at the way things concrete and theoretical are and have been measured. It ranges from the history of measurement systems (from the earliest times to the present) to the different classes of measurements (length, area, volume, mass, time, temparature, speed, power, energy, pressure and everyday, unscientific measurements). A Measure of All Things covers the origins of the various units of measurement, the ways in which they developed and changed over time, and the many connections between them.

A Measure of All Things: The Story of Man and Measurement

Whitelaw, Ian

Reference

St.Martin's Press

An illuminating if sometimes vulgar reference brings together virtually every rude, disgusting, and unpleasant human habit, analyzing a full range of deplorable behavior that includes spitting in public, making rude gestures, biting fingernails, and other voluntary and involuntary practices. Original. 35,000 first printing.

Habitus Disgustica: The Encyclopedia of Annoying, Rude, and Unpleasant Behavior

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Plume

Advanced young readers can embark on the world of dogsled racing in this exciting book. Do you have what it takes to be the leader of the pack? Join the "mushers" as they brave snow and ice. Learn the history of this fascinating sport and meet tons of brave dogs! Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn!

DK Readers L4: Snow Dogs!: Racers of the North (DK Readers Level 4)

Children's Books

Animals

DK Children

"Mushers and their dogs race through wind, ice, and snow. Climb aboard!"--Cover back.

DK Readers L4: Snow Dogs!: Racers of the North

Here's a mind-broadening reader's companion for men and women who recall their school days as time spent gazing out the window, and who now realize that they missed out on many interesting ideas. The best and most significant of those lost and half-forgotten ideas are served up in this book, fashioned into lively prose, and supplemented with self-testing Q&amp;A sections to help readers grade their knowledge of facts and understanding of ideas. For clarity and ease of use, Back to School for Grown-Ups is divided into five sections representing five school days. Each day consists of lessons in four subjects, as follows: Section One, Monday: Geography, History, Mathematics, Religion Section Two, Tuesday: Science, Art, Mathematics, Literature Section Three, Wednesday: Civics, Geography, Science, Phys Ed Section Four, Thursday: Literature, History, Art, Civics Section Five, Friday: Religion, Science, Geogr

Back to School for Grown-Ups: Everything You Should Have Learned in Class

Education & Teaching

EVANS, STEPHEN

Higher & Continuing Education

B E S Pub Co

The Book of Really Useful Information provides a broad and fascinating education in 20 easy lessons, from great works of art to political leaders, literature that shaped society to basic science, and everything in between. This is an ideal book for anyone who spent their school days gazing out of the window and now realizes how much they missed out on. It provides a full and fascinating education that covers all key subjects. For clarity and ease of use, the book is divided into five days, Monday to Friday, and then subdivided into four single-subject lessons. Each lesson is based around the five w’s—who, what, when, where, and why—and poses questions such as:<ul>
<li>Who was Eric Arthur Blair?</li>
<li>What happened to the Romans?</li>
<li>When was the Big Bang?</li>
<li>Where do laws come from?</li>
<li>Why is evolution controversial?</li>
</ul>You can choose to dip into a lesson at random, read through a whole day, or start from the beginning and keep going to the end. Accessible writing and useful fact boxes will help you pick up the key points quickly, and summary boxes provide a concise review of each subject. And for that authentic school experience, each day in The Book of Really Useful Information ends with a test—except this time you get to mark it yourself. If you’re feeling brave, you could even get your kids to take the tests, too, to see which of you knows the most. So sharpen your pencils and get ready to quickly learn everything you need to know in the 20 lessons of The Book of Really Useful Information.

The Book of Really Useful Information

Calladine-Evans, Stephen

Chartwell Books

Answer the questions/ check your questions. Match the pictures. Split pages with 1 side of questions & the other side with answers.

Human Body (A+ Quizmasters)

DORLING KINDERSLEY PUBLISHING

Dorling Kindersley Publishing

A new edition of this in-depth guide to yoga, based on swami vishnu-devanandas five yoga principles develop your mental and physical potential, nourish yourself with simple, wholesome food and begin to take control of the stresses and tensions of everyday living by following swami vishnu-devanandas five yoga principles: exercise, breathing, relaxation, diet and meditationall the yoga essentials are covered in simple easy-to-follow, step-by-steps: from the sun salutation and 12 basic asana, to diet and meditation techniques for yoga enthusiasts whatever their age or fitness level(content taken from the previous edition of yoga mind &amp; body)

Yoga Mind and Body

Lyford, Irene [Project Editors]

Parenting & Relationships

Dorling, Kindersley

A vivid portrait of nature's most fascinating and unexpected events. This is an illustrated guide to nature's most theatrical and mysterious events, from eclipses and the aurora borealis to rainbows and light pillars. Dr. Keith Heidorn combines engaging text with color photographs and line drawings to describe each phenomenon in simple, non-technical terms. The field guide examines the origins and behaviors of natural phenomena and draws on science, history, folklore, travel and other disciplines. Some are familiar events, yet others are once-in-a-lifetime spectacles. They include: <ul>
<li>Optical phenomena, such as green flashes, crepuscular rays, coronas, mirages 
</li>
<li>Atmospheric phenomena, such as dust devils, haboobs, lenticular clouds, "pea soupers" 
</li>
<li>Electrical phenomena, such as ball lightning, St. Elmo's fire, will-o'-the-wisps 
</li>
<li>Aquatic phenomena, such as ice circles, diamond dust, tidal bores, waterspouts 
</li>
<li>Geological phenomena, such as stone arches, mud pots, petrified forests, salt lakes 
</li>
<li>Celestial phenomena, such as meteors, comets, eclipses, the Milky Way</li>
</ul>
Sixteen identification guides detail the phenomena and how each occurs. The Field Guide to Natural Phenomena provides specific information for general readers and weather watchers about where and when nature puts on these creative performances.

The Field Guide to Natural Phenomena: The Secret World of Optical, Atmospheric and Celestial Wonders

Heidorn PhD, Keith C

Firefly Books

An illustrated field guide to the technology that keeps our cities and towns working. The Spotter's Guide to Urban Engineering is a useful identification tool to the mysteries of how our cities are built and work. 
 Each spread identifies an example of urban engineering and describes what it is, how it works and why it is there. Annotated diagrams explain the technology, and location maps indicate noteworthy real-world examples. Most importantly for spotters, the book gives advice on how to identify these features and tips on where to spot them. 
 The book covers the main areas of engineering infrastructure. Concise descriptions begin with a brief introduction, a timeline tracing that area's development and a synopsis of facts and figures. More than 300 illustrations and a durable flexibound format allow for easy reference in the field. 
 The book covers: 
<ul>
<li>Managing raw materials, including mining, agriculture, waterworks and manufacturing </li>
<li>Making power, including electricity grids, oil and gas extraction and distribution, and renewable energy </li>
<li>Transport, including highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, canals and aviation </li>
<li>Communications, including telephone, radio, television, satellites and digital technology </li>
<li>Waste, including sewers, industrial and residential waste management, recycling. </li> </ul>
 The Spotter's Guide to Urban Engineering provides lay readers with a fascinating introduction to the technology that underpins modern life. Those contemplating a career in civil engineering will find the book of particular interest.

The Spotter's Guide to Urban Engineering: Infrastructure and Technology in the Modern Landscape

Arts & Photography

Barratt, Claire

Architecture

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