The Onion Book of Known Knowledge


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Are you a witless cretin with no reason to live? Would you like to know more about every piece of knowledge ever? Do you have cash? Then congratulations, because just in time for the death of the print industry as we know it comes the final book ever published, and the only one you will ever need: The Onion's compendium of all things known. Replete with an astonishing assemblage of facts, illustrations, maps, charts, threats, blood, and additional fees to edify even the most simple-minded book-buyer, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge is packed with valuable information -- such as the life stages of an Aunt; places to kill one's self in Utica, New York; and the dimensions of a female bucket, or "pail." With hundreds of entries for all 27 letters of the alphabet, The Onion Book of Known Knowledge must be purchased immediately to avoid the sting of eternal ignorance.




Stanford


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Migdol has included easy-to-read stories about legendary football coaches Pop Warner and Bill Walsh; the exploits of the Vow Boys, the Thunderchickens, and the Immortal 21; basketball great Hank Luisetti; golfing phenom Tiger Woods; the world's greatest athlete, Ernie Nevers; Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett; the thrills generated by such Olympic champions as Bob Mathias, Pablo Morales, and Janet Evans; and the unforgettable moments made possible by such Cardinal greats as John Elway, Jennifer Azzi, Kim Oden, Paul Carey, Frankie Albert, and many more. Also included is a listing of Stanford University letter winners and Olympic champions.




QSE Quick Smart English


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Quick Smart English is a radical, rapid, revision course in English language communication for students at Advanced level (Common European Framework B2-C1). QSE has a strong functional, grammatical and lexical framework. QSE provides extensive practice of all four language learning skills, particularly speaking, aided by Language banks on the fold-out cover flaps. QSE is officially recognised as valuable preparation for the GESE and ISE examinations of Trinity College, London and includes extensive Trinity examination practice activities. QSE is based on stimulating and controversial topics to promote real discussion in class about subjects that really matter to students. It includes a unit-by-unit Glossary. QSE uses task-based learning activities including Conversations and Topic Presentations plus a wide range of pair and group exercises using Role play cards. QSE includes cross-curricular, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) themes, such as science, economics and law in English. QSE texts are drawn from a wide range of English-speaking world sources, from reportage to fiction, and include authentic Extended reading sections. QSE Workbook comes included in the Student's Book. QSE 'watch and listen' DVD consists of 20 units of audio and visual material - 6 videos and 14 audios, plus PDF files for transcripts. QSE Teacher's Guide includes photcopiable exam practice materials.




Contemporary Intellectual Property


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The book is accompanied by a web site where students and lecturers alike can access updates on major developments in the law as well as pointers to the exercises contained in the text.




7 Ways


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7 Ways to reinvent your favorite ingredients with more than 120 new, exciting and tasty recipes Naked Chef television personality Jamie Oliver has looked at the top ingredients we buy week in, week out. We’re talking about those meal staples we pick up without thinking – chicken breasts, salmon fillets, ground beef, eggs, potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, to name but a few. We’re all busy, but that shouldn’t stop us from having a tasty, nutritious meal after a long day at work or looking after the kids. So, rather than trying to change what we buy, Jamie wants to give everyone new inspiration for their favorite supermarket ingredients. Jamie will share 7 achievable, exciting and tasty ways to cook 18 of our favorite ingredients, and each recipe will include no more than 8 ingredients. Across the book, at least 70% of the recipes will be everyday options from both an ease and nutritional point of view, meaning you’re covered for every day of the week. With everything from fakeaways and traybakes to family and freezer favorites, you’ll find bags of inspiration to help you mix things up in the kitchen. Step up, 7 Ways, the most reader-focused cookbook Jamie has ever written.




The Old Guard: Force Multiplied #2 (of 5)


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Andy wrestles with her past, and Nile continues to come to grips with her future. As their war against human trafficking escalates, their adversary is ultimately revealed, and the looming confrontation will unearth things long buriedÉ Soon to be a major motion picture starring Charlize Theron and KiKi Layne, THE OLD GUARD roars back! From the acclaimed New York Times-bestselling team of GREG RUCKA and LEANDRO FERNçNDEZ and the stellar artistic talents of DANIELA MIWA, JODI WYNNE, and ERIC TRAUTMANN.







Decisions for a Decade


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Journalism Matters


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Journalism Matters is designed to introduce your students into the world of working journalists. Every section of this engaging textbook will help prepare your students for the challenges of school newspapers, magazines, yearbooks, even television and radio programs. The theme of Journalism Matters is the ethical responsibility that journalists hold in today's multicultural community. This comprehensive text will give your students a broad overview of news media with rewarding activities and compelling examples. - Publisher.




73-0! Bears Over Redskins


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The 73-0 NFL championship victory of the Chicago Bears over the Washington Redskins in December of 1940 was the most one sided game in the history. In this book readers will come to know the personalities, the personal history, and the personal commentary of the principles highlighted through contemporary and historical accounts. A dozen individuals who later were chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH were involved in the game as owners, coaches, and players. Many names still familiar today like George Halas, George Preston, Sid Luckman, and Slinging Sammy Baugh are front and center. Red Barber called the action that day as the drama unfolded. Game preparation, the game, and its aftermath are all revealed and put into context with the era. This book concludes with a telling of what happens to the team and the key players in the years that followed.