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Theory and Practice of Perspective (Illustrated)

PREFACE It is much easier to understand and remember a thing when a reason is given for it, than when we are merely shown how to do it without being told why it is so done; for in the latter … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music

It has been reviled, dismissed, attacked, and occasionally been the subject of Congressional hearings, but still, the genre of music known as heavy metal maintains not only its market share in the recording and downloading industry, but also as a … Continue reading

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Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors

Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical … Continue reading

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Good Word Guide 6th edition: The fast way to correct English – spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage

Our language is changing faster than ever before, thanks to the influence of the media, e-mail, the Internet, and text messaging. Modern communications are breaking down distinctions between formal and informal English, raising more questions on how to speak and … Continue reading

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The Business of Wine: An Encyclopedia

Wine has been a beverage staple since ancient times, especially in Europe. Today’s global wine business is thriving, and American consumption of wine has increased dramatically in recent years, with the health benefits touted in the media. More Americans are … Continue reading

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The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

THE DEFINITIVE REFERENCE GUIDE TO A SPACE FANTASY PHENOMENON The Star Wars universe, much like our own, is constantly expanding. In the ten years since the publication of the Star Wars Encyclopedia, a lot has happened in that galaxy far, … Continue reading

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The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Word and Phrase Origins (Writers Reference)

More than 15,000 entriesover 2,000 of which are new to this editionprovide information and anecdotes on the origin and development of a wide range of words and phrases, including: Fellini named the hyperactive photographer in La Dolce Vita Signor Paparazzo, … Continue reading

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Concise Encyclopedia of Languages of the World (Concise Encyclopedias of Language and Linguistics)

Concise Encyclopedia of Languages of the World is an authoritative single-volume reference resource comprehensively describing the major languages and language families of the world. It will provide full descriptions of the phonology, semantics, morphology, and syntax of the world’s major … Continue reading

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Critical Companion to William Faulkner: A Literary Reference to His Life And Work

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I Never Metaphor I Didn’t Like: A Comprehensive Compilation of History’s Greatest Analogies, Metaphors, and Similes

The murals in restaurants are on a par with the food in museums. America is an enormous frosted cupcake in the middle of millions of starving people. Critics are like pigs at the pastry cart. Describing something by relating it … Continue reading

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