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You Are Here: Mapping the Soul of the City
by Katharine HarmonMaps are magical. Every graphic, like every story, has a point of view, and New York is rife with mapmaking possibilities, thick with mythology, and glutted with history. You Are Here: NYC assembles some two hundred maps charting every inch and facet of the five boroughs, depicting New Yorks of past and present, and a city that never was."A Nightclub Map of Harlem" traces a boozy night from the Radium and the Cotton Club to the Savoy and then the Lafayette; "Wonders of New York" pinpoints three hundred sites of interest, including the alleged location of Captain Kidd's buried treasure; the Ghostbusters subway map plots the route from Astral Projections Place to Stay Puft Street; and a rejected proposal of ornate topiaries illustrates a Central Park that might have been. This sequel to the best-selling You Are Here includes original essays by Bob Mankoff, Maria Popova, Sarah Boxer, and Rebecca Cooper, among others.
You Are Here: Exposing the Vital Link Between What We Do and What That Does to Our Planet
by Thomas M. KostigenIn this groundbreaking book, the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Green Book Thomas M. Kostigen reveals the vital missing link in today's environmental crisis: how we as individuals are connected to the most tenuous geography on the planet. Despite the recent prominence of "green" issues in the news, the direct relationship between our actions and the earth is too often ignored. But the seemingly insignificant things we do every day have the power to literally alter the landscape in the ongoing battle to resuscitate the planet.
You Are Magical: Empowering Quotes and Affirmations to Lift Your Vibe
by Summersdale PublishersEmbrace your brilliance with this treasure trove of energizing quotes, sound advice and inspiring affirmations. The powerful dose of positive energy and feel-good vibes inside this little book will help boost your confidence, supercharge your mood and bring some sunshine into your day.
You Are My Sun, My Moon and Stars: Beautiful Words and Romantic Quotes for the One You Love
by Summersdale PublishersA beautiful, heartfelt collection of romantic words and powerful affirmations of love – the perfect gift, whatever the occasion, for the one who has captured your heartYou are my everythingFor the person you can’t live without – the one who puts butterflies in your stomach and a smile in your heart; your best friend and closest confidant all in one – this book will show that special someone how much they mean to you.Writers and poets have long looked for the perfect way to say “I love you”. This charming book brings together some of the most soul-stirring expressions of passion, from lovers old and new – from Sappho and Rumi to modern-day romantics like Kahlil Gibran and Sally Rooney.Let these sweet reminders of the power of love set those butterflies aflutter:You are my guiding star in the night skyYou are my now and foreverOur love story was written in the starsI love you to the moon and back
You Are My Sun, My Moon and Stars: Beautiful Words and Romantic Quotes for the One You Love
by Summersdale PublishersA beautiful, heartfelt collection of romantic words and powerful affirmations of love – the perfect gift, whatever the occasion, for the one who has captured your heartYou are my everythingFor the person you can’t live without – the one who puts butterflies in your stomach and a smile in your heart; your best friend and closest confidant all in one – this book will show that special someone how much they mean to you.Writers and poets have long looked for the perfect way to say “I love you”. This charming book brings together some of the most soul-stirring expressions of passion, from lovers old and new – from Sappho and Rumi to modern-day romantics like Kahlil Gibran and Sally Rooney.Let these sweet reminders of the power of love set those butterflies aflutter:You are my guiding star in the night skyYou are my now and foreverOur love story was written in the starsI love you to the moon and back
You Are My Sunshine: Uplifting Quotes for an Awesome Friend
by Summersdale PublishersI’ve taken a shine to you!There are some people who always make you feel “sunny side up”! This stylish and heartwarming book is packed with witty quotes on friendship to show how much you brighten my day.
You Are My Sunshine: Uplifting Quotes for an Awesome Friend
by Summersdale PublishersI’ve taken a shine to you!There are some people who always make you feel “sunny side up”! This stylish and heartwarming book is packed with witty quotes on friendship to show how much you brighten my day.
You Are One-Third daffodil: And Other Facts to Amaze, Amuse, and Astound
by Tom NuttallDid you know that most toilets flush in E-flat? Or that American Airlines once saved $40,000 by removing a single olive from each salad served in first class? Well, now you will with this clever, fun, and occasionally shocking compendium of facts from around the world. Organized into witty categories, including “Battle of the Sexes: Facts About Men and Women” and “The Past Is a Foreign Country: Facts About History,”You Are One-third Daffodilcontains hundreds of weird and wacky facts, including: *In Milan, it is a legal requirement to smile at all times, except during funerals or hospital visits. *The most expensive age of your life is thirty-four. *Cuba will lift its ban on toasters in 2010. *Thomas Jefferson invented the swivel chair. *The “zip” of zip code stands for “zone improvement plan. ” *Counting up from zero, and excluding the word “and,” the first number to contain the letter “a” is one thousand. *There are an estimated 10,000 trillion ants on earth–roughly 1. 6 million ants for each person. Their combined weight is equivalent to the weight of the entire human population. *In the Second World War, every Italian soldier in North Africa carried his own personal espresso machine. So go ahead, become the office Einstein (though did you know Einstein didn’t learn to read until he was ten?) or the cocktail party trivia star withYou Are One-third Daffodil. The words “did you know?” will never sound the same again!
You Are The Ref: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide To The Laws Of Football
by Keith HackettDo you think you know the laws of football better than the officials?Could you be the man in black and make the right decisions?The ultimate footie quiz book is back with 300 dilemmas for you to solve!*Test your knowledge of the game with You Are The Ref, featuring illustrations from legendary artist Paul Trevillion's famous series. With expert text from the referees' referee Keith Hackett and an array of bizarre and entertaining scenarios for you to adjudicate on, this is an engrossing and entertaining read. Includes a special in-depth section on the controversial rules around the VAR system and questions covering everything from mid-game bust-ups and unexpected intrusions on the pitch to bitter disputes about penalties, these sporting conundrums will give even the biggest football fan a run for their money.
You Are So Awesome: Uplifting Words to Help You Shine
by Summersdale PublishersNever doubt your awesomeness Be the boss of your thoughts and feelings, and don’t let any negative vibes get you down with this little book of feel-good quotes and statements. Dip into it whenever you need a boost and let the encouraging words help you reflect on how amazingly awesome you are.
You Are So Awesome: Uplifting Quotes and Affirmations to Celebrate How Amazing You Are
by Summersdale PublishersIf you're feeling down or need some encouragement, this pocket-sized book of positive quotes and powerful affirmations will help show you how great you are. Filled with sage insights from philosophers and superstars, these inspiring words are here to remind you that there is no one quite like you, and your uniqueness is what makes you amazing.
You Are So Awesome: Uplifting Quotes and Affirmations to Celebrate How Amazing You Are
by Summersdale PublishersIf you're feeling down or need some encouragement, this pocket-sized book of positive quotes and powerful affirmations will help show you how great you are. Filled with sage insights from philosophers and superstars, these inspiring words are here to remind you that there is no one quite like you, and your uniqueness is what makes you amazing.
You Are Stronger Than You Think: Wise Words to Help You Build Your Inner Resilience
by Summersdale PublishersOwn who you are. Own what you do. And own your life story.Stand tall, stay strong and don’t let anything come between you and your dreams.This little book, packed with positive statements and life-affirming quotes, will help you rise above the bad vibes and find your inner strength. You got this.
You Are Stronger Than You Think: Wise Words to Help You Build Your Inner Resilience
by Summersdale PublishersOwn who you are. Own what you do. And own your life story.Stand tall, stay strong and don’t let anything come between you and your dreams.This little book, packed with positive statements and life-affirming quotes, will help you rise above the bad vibes and find your inner strength. You got this.
You Are the Umpire
by John HolderHow well do you know your cricket? Do you think you could be the man at the stumps making the right decisions?Put your umpiring skills and knowledge to the ultimate test with this collection of 300 dilemmas from legendaryartist Paul Trevillion. With expert text from renowned first-class umpire John Holder and a variety of complexand occasionally bizarre scenarios for you to adjudicate on, this is an addictive and absorbing read. With questions covering everything from handling off-field incidents to deciding when to signal a no-ball, thesesporting conundrums will keep cricket fans entertained for hours.For anyone who has ever disputed an umpire's call, it's your turn to decide.
You Be the Judge
by H. Clark AdamsH. Clark Adams let you be the judge on 60 cases that he’s already made his decisions on in the legal arena of small claims court. It’s enough to put you off wedded bliss forever, but if you did harbour strong opinions on how the case Smith v Brown a couple on the brink of matrimony, interfering relatives notwithstanding should unfold, H. Clark Adams welcomes you to the legal arena of small claims court. Here feuding former lovers, despondent homeowners, and singed shopkeepers bring their grievances against their erstwhile partners in love and business for a ruling that could end the troubled relationship and maybe even offer them material or monetary comfort. In a tone that’s distinctly light-hearted, the retired deputy judge offers readers a fictionalized sampling of the cases presented at small claims court, and the chance for them to pit their best instincts and powers of judgment against his. Part I of the book is a collection of cases from the gripping to the ridiculous, whilePart II features Adams’s decisions on the cases presented. If your view on these 60 cases differs from the learned judge, be warned: no appeal to his decision has ever been successful.
You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes: See It and Sketch It in a Half-Hour or Less
by Mark Kistler"Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting."--Boston GlobeEmmy Award-winning and longtime PBS host Mark Kistler is back with You Can Draw It in Just 30 Minutes, the sequel to his hugely popular You Can Draw in 30 Days. Take a 30-minute creativity break and be amazed at what you accomplish! Learn to draw 25 different everyday objects--each completed in just half an hour--with step-by-step illustrations and friendly, personality-filled instructions for each lesson. Inside you'll find:Fun "art hacks": Drawing shortcuts (such as tracing handy objects) make you more productive and efficient in your drawing.Blueprints for quick drawings: You'll learn to find the simple shapes within complex-appearing objects.Long-term techniques: The skills you gain along the day in the individual lessons can be used in more detailed, longer projects.Hundreds of variations: More cartoonish? More realistic? The drawings can be modified for a new work of art every time.In 30 minutes, you'll have a finished drawing. Pick up your pencil and begin today!
You Can Grow African Violets: The Official Guide Authorized by the African Violet Society of America, Inc.
by Joyce Stork Kent StorkHave you ever killed an African violet? Kent and Joyce Stork killed their first violet too! They soon mastered the skills for growing the plant and eventually wrote for the African Violet Magazine, the official publication of the African Violet Society of America, Inc. for over ten years. Their column For Beginners explained the basic elements of growing violets in an entertaining and straightforward way that anyone could understand. Now these columns have been adapted and edited to provide even the most novice grower with a step-by-step guide, whether the goal is simply to keep violets alive or to exhibit the plants in competitive shows.
You Can Knit That: Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
by Amy HerzogA simple guide for knitters of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels that builds confidence and shows how to make sweaters you love and love to wear.When knitting superstar Amy Herzog gets complimented on her hand-knit sweaters, the compliments are often followed by “but I could never knit that.” Now, you can! You Can Knit That is a clear, simple reference book and pattern collection that gives knitters the sweater-making confidence they need. Whether you’re knitting a sweater for the first time or seeking to expand your skills to knit sweaters in styles you’ve never tried before, this essential guide starts with basic sweater know-how and moves into instructions for knitting six must-have sweater styles—vests, all-in-one construction, drop shoulders, raglans, yokes, and set-in sleeves. Each chapter offers a less-intimidating “mini” sweater sized for a child and a selection of adult women’s patterns in twelve sizes—twenty-four sweater patterns in all, each building on the next, to ensure success with even the most complicated sweaters.
You Can Publish Your Journal Article: Advice From Editors to Help You Succeed
by Gilbert C. GeeYou’ve completed your research and want to publish it in a peer-reviewed journal. Author Gilbert C. Gee is here to help, sharing what he learned as a writer, reviewer, and Editor-in-Chief, and calling on other journal editors to offer their advice. You Can Publish Your Journal Article! will not only help you write your paper, but more importantly, be more likely to succeed in peer review. The book has four main premises: that writing involves a relationship between you and your readers, and that your research joins an ongoing conversation in the field; that good writing is rewriting, and revision is critical; that people who write daily are more productive than those who binge write; and finally, that persistency wins, so don’t give up when you get a rejection. With chapters offering practical advice on selecting the right journal, peer review, the methods section, displaying your data, writing the results and discussion sections, the book concludes with short essays from invited journal editors about how to avoid common mistakes and ensure success.
You Can Publish Your Journal Article: Advice From Editors to Help You Succeed
by Gilbert C. GeeYou’ve completed your research and want to publish it in a peer-reviewed journal. Author Gilbert C. Gee is here to help, sharing what he learned as a writer, reviewer, and Editor-in-Chief, and calling on other journal editors to offer their advice. You Can Publish Your Journal Article! will not only help you write your paper, but more importantly, be more likely to succeed in peer review. The book has four main premises: that writing involves a relationship between you and your readers, and that your research joins an ongoing conversation in the field; that good writing is rewriting, and revision is critical; that people who write daily are more productive than those who binge write; and finally, that persistency wins, so don’t give up when you get a rejection. With chapters offering practical advice on selecting the right journal, peer review, the methods section, displaying your data, writing the results and discussion sections, the book concludes with short essays from invited journal editors about how to avoid common mistakes and ensure success.
You Can Totally Do This: Wise Words and Affirmations to Inspire and Empower
by Summersdale PublishersLife is tough, but so are you This little book is brimming with encouraging quotes and uplifting affirmations to help you summon your inner strength. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to remind you that, whatever life throws at you, you’re totally capable of facing anything!
You Can Totally Do This: Wise Words and Affirmations to Inspire and Empower
by Summersdale PublishersLife is tough, but so are you This little book is brimming with encouraging quotes and uplifting affirmations to help you summon your inner strength. It’s the perfect pick-me-up to remind you that, whatever life throws at you, you’re totally capable of facing anything!
YOU CAN WRITE Children's Books
by Tracy E. DilsOhio-based author and editor Dils explains how to turn ideas about children's books into published volumes. After reviewing the market as a whole and dispelling some misconception, she covers picture books, beginning readers and chapter books, middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. Then she gets into the nuts and bolts, looking at conventions of style and technique, finding the right publisher, the query and proposal, formatting the manuscript, and creating a writing rhythm. An appendix sets out characteristics of the standard developmental stages. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
You Can't Make This Stuff Up: The Complete Guide to Writing Creative Nonfiction -- from Memoir to Literary Journalism and Everything in Between
by Lee GutkindFrom rags-to-riches-to-rags tell-alls to personal health sagas to literary journalism everyone seems to want to try their hand at creative nonfiction. Now, Lee Gutkind, the go-to expert for all things creative nonfiction, taps into one of the fastest-growing genres with this new writing guide. Frank and to-the-point, with depth and clarity, Gutkind describes and illustrates each and every aspect of the genre, from defining a concept and establishing a writing process to the final product. Offering new ways of understanding genre and invaluable tools for writers to learn and experiment with, You Can't Make This Stuff Up allows writers of all skill levels to thoroughly expand and stylize their work.