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Enough Is Enuf : Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell. by Henry, Gabe.;
Why does the G in George sound different from the G in gorge? Why does C begin both case and cease? Anyone who has ever had to write in English has, at one time or another, struggled with its spelling. So why do we continue to use it? 'Enough is Enuf' is a brief and humorous 500-year history of the Simplified Spelling Movement from advocates like Ben Franklin, C. S. Lewis, and Mark Twain, to the natural simplification of spelling in texts and on Twitter.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / 18th Century; HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century; HISTORY / Reference; HUMOR / Form / Anecdotes & Quotations; HUMOR / Topic / Language; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary;
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The history and meaning of heraldry : an illustrated reference to classic symbols and their relevance / by Slater, Stephen,1947-;
Subjects: Heraldry.;
© c2008, 2003., Anness,
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The courage of birds : and the often suprising ways they survive winter / by Dunne, Pete.;
"From our own backyards to the rim of the Arctic ice, countless birds have adapted to meet the challenges of the winter season. This is their remarkable story, told by award-winning birder and acclaimed writer Pete Dunne, accompanied by illustrations from renowned artist and birder David Sibley. Despite the seasonal life-sapping cold, birds have evolved strategies that meet winter's vicissitudes head on, driven by the imperative to make it to spring and pass down their genes to the next generation. The drama of winter and the resilience and adaptability of birds witnessed in the harsher months of the calendar is both fascinating and astonishing. In The Courage of Birds, Pete Dunne -- winner of the American Birding Association's Roger Tory Peterson Award for lifetime achievement in promoting the cause of birding -- chronicles the behavior of the birds of North America. He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climatic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist's gimlet eye. Filled with unforgettable facts, wit, and moving observations on the natural world, Dunne's book is for everyone; from the serious birder who tracks migration patterns, to the casual birder who logs daily reports on eBird, to the backyard observer who throws a handful of seed out for the Northern Cardinals and wonders how the birds magically appear in the garden when temperatures begin to fall"--Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: NATURE / Animals / Birds; NATURE / Animals / Wildlife; NATURE / Birdwatching Guides; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions; NATURE / Reference; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology; SCIENCE / Natural History;
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The battle for God / by Armstrong, Karen,1944-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [409]-424) and index.
Subjects: Orthodox Judaism; Islamic fundamentalism; Fundamentalism; Judaism; Islam; Church history;
© 2000., Alfred A. Knopf,
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The illustrated history of Canada / by Brown, Robert Craig,1935-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
© c2007., Key Porter Books,
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Paper : paging through history / by Kurlansky, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Paper industry; Papermaking;
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The Oxford illustrated history of Britain / by Morgan, Kenneth O.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [593]-605) and index.
© 1997, 1984, C2009., Oxford University Press,
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Arrivals : stories from the history of Ontario / by Mays, John Bentley;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
© c2002., Penguin Canada,
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A short history of progress / by Wright, Ronald,1948-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-199) and index.
Subjects: Progress; Civilization; Environmental degradation;
© 2004., Anansi,
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Sapiens : a brief history of humankind / by Harari, Yuval N.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Civilization; Human beings; World history.; Chronology, Historical.; Technology and civilization;
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