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  Where's Waldo?

  Where's Waldo? The Fantastic Journey

  by Martin Handford

  Now in paperback for the first time! The elusive little guy you loved as a kid has ventured into an affordable new format, ready to boggle a new generationl. Now he's easier to carry around -- but just as hard as ever to find!
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  Lucky Pennies and Hot Chocolate (Picture Puffins)

  by Carol Diggory Shields

  Whimsical watercolor illustrations and a breezy text evoke the warmth and charm shared by a child and his grandfather on a weekend visit. They have similar likes (trading knock-knock jokes, playing baseball, reading) and dislikes (wearing new clothes, eating "funny-looking" food, and--most of all--cleaning up). It would seem that Shields's on-target voice captures the simple, direct language of a child. But wait a... (more)
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  The Oxford Book of English Verse

  Here is a treasure-house of over seven centuries of English poetry, chosen and introduced by Christopher Ricks, whom Auden described as "exactly the kind of critic every poet dreams of finding." The Oxford Book of English Verse, created in 1900 by Arthur Quiller-Couch and selected anew in 1972 by Helen Gardner, has established itself as the foremost anthology of English poetry: ample in span, liberal in the kinds... (more)
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  The Hello, Goodbye Window

  by Norton Juster, Chris Raschka

  The kitchen window at Nanna and Poppy's house is, for one little girl, a magic gateway. Everything important happens near it, through it, or beyond it. Told in her voice, her story is both a voyage of discovery and a celebration of the commonplace wonders that define childhood. It is also a love song devoted to that special relationship between grandparents and grandchild.
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  Hitchcock At Work

  by Bill Krohn

  Hitchcock at Work is a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes examination of the work of 'The Master of Suspense', Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980). Film expert Bill Krohn looks beyond the usual anecdotal sources about Hitchcock, paying unprecedented attention to the director's personal papers and the archives of the film studios he worked for. The result is a major reassessment of the working methods of the director,... (more)
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  Modern Carpentry: GW Test Creation Software

  by Willis H. Wagner

  Modern Carpentry is a colorful, easy-to-understand source of current information on building materials and construction methods. This resource provides detailed coverage of all aspects of light construction, including foundations, framing and windows. Special emphasis is placed on the use of modern materials and techniques.
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  Best New Horror: Book 14

  Best New Horror 14

  Mammoth Book of Best New Horror

  by Stephen Jones

  The world's premier annual horror anthology series continues to receive acclaim, winning the 2002 British Fantasy Award for Best Anthology, being nominated for the 2002 World Fantasy Award, and receiving a prestigious starred review in Publishers Weekly.This latest volume of the bumper showcase devoted exclusively to excellence in macabre fiction features the very best short stories and novellas by today's... (more)
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  The Architect's Studio Companion: Rules of Thumb for Preliminary Design

  by Edward Allen, Joseph Iano

  The architect's favorite handbook-more informative and easier to use than ever! The Architect's Studio Companion is the laborsaving design resource that architects and builders have relied on for years. Now in its fourth edition, this industry standard continues its reputation as a reliable tool for the preliminary selecting, configuring, and sizing of the structural, mechanical, and egress systems of a... (more)
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  Construction Project Management (2nd Edition)

  by Frederick E. Gould

  This book focuses on the collaborative effort required to complete any public or private construction project, providing the construction professional with the skills needed to work with and alongside the owner representative, the designer, and within the public's eye. It explains in detail the project elements and environment, and the responsibilities of the varied project professionals, and follows in detail the... (more)
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  X Saves the World: How Generation X Got the Shaft but Can Still Keep Everything from Sucking

  by Jeff Gordinier

  A shrewd and hilarious call to arms for the generation that fell between the cracks Jammed in between the garish showboating of the baby boomers and the tabloid- trash stunts of the millennials, the discerning generation that gave us Yahoo! and Nirvana has been quietly and inexorably changing the face of American culture. The men and women who came of age in the era of Lollapalooza have been underrepresented... (more)
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  Rain Talk

  by Mary Serfozo

  "The various sounds that rain makes are explored in this poetic picture book. A young child hears the 'first fat raindrops' fall on 'the soft summer dust of a country road.' . . . The freedom, joy, and warmth of the illustrations make this book a pure delight. A perfect rainy-day read-aloud that will be hard to keep on the shelf."--School Library Journal.
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  Where's Waldo?

  Where's Waldo Now?

  by Martin Handford

  In paperback for the first time! The elusive little guy you loved as a kid has ventured into an affordable new format, ready to boggle a new generationl. Now he's easier to carry around -- but just as hard as ever to find!
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  Interior Construction & Detailing for Designers and Architects, 4th ed.

  by David Kent Ballast

  This widely used book is a timesaving reference for design professionals working in either commercial or residential construction. Interior Construction and Detailing also serves as a comprehensive resource on materials, finishes, construction assemblies, mechanical and electrical systems, building codes, and planning standards. Hundreds of figures and tables illustrate the text. The second edition has been... (more)
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  Innovative Outsourcing Solutions for Architects & Engineers

  by PM Anavaratham

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  One Halloween Night

  by Mark Teague

  Wendell, Floyd, and Mona can't seem to avoid trouble, particularly on Halloween! It all starts when a black cat crosses their path while they're walking home from school, which seems to cause all their costumes to go awry. Then, while trick-or-treating, some of their neighbors surprise them with tricks instead of treats. As if that weren't bad enough, a pack of nasty witches is chasing them through the... (more)
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  I Need My Monster

  by Amanda Noll, Howard McWilliam

  A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child’s love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child’s imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week." Ethan knows that without... (more)
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  Drawing Faeries: A Believer's Guide

  by Christopher Hart

  This is a whimsical guide to drawing faeries from best-selling art instruction author Christopher Hart. Included are all the popular ingredients of the faerie kingdom-faerie personalities, faeries at work, faeries at play, faerie expressions, faeries in flight, faerie magic, faeries facing predatory household pets, and the secret faerie rituals of birth, courtship, and marriage. Step-by-step instructions for... (more)
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  A Nest for Celeste

  A Story About Art, Inspiration, and the Meaning of Home

  by Henry Cole

  A beautifully illustrated novel about a mouse, her friendship with Audubon's apprentice, and her search for home. Beneath the crackled and faded painting of a horse, underneath the worn and dusty floorboards of the dining room, lives Celeste, a mouse who spends her days weaving baskets, until one day she is thrust into the world above. Here Celeste encounters danger—and love—unlike any she's ever imagined. She... (more)
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  Bungalow details : exterior

  by Jane Powell, Linda Svendsen

  What defines an Arts & Crafts bungalow? What makes it different from other small, one or one-and-a-half story houses? Many say that it's hard to describe, but you know one when you see it. And knowing one when you see it is all about knowing how to spot the details. With Arts & Crafts homes, it is often the way the details are combined, and the philosophy they represent, that makes a house an authentic... (more)
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  A Sick Day for Amos McGee

  by Phillip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead

  THE BEST SICK DAY EVER and the animals in the zoo feature in this striking picture book debut.   Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee’s case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make... (more)