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- The Regency years : during which Jane Austen writes, Napoleon fights, Byron makes love, and Britain becomes modern / by Morrison, Robert,1961-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-336) and index."A surprising history of the era that brought our modern world decisively into view. Though the Victorians are often credited with ushering in our modern era, the seeds were planted in the years before. The Regency (1811- 1820) began when the profligate Prince of Wales replaced his insane father, George III, as Britain's ruler; around the regent surged a society of evangelicalism and hedonism, elegance and brutality, exuberance and despair. The arts showcased extraordinary writers and painters such as Austen, Byron, the Shelleys, Constable, and Turner. Science gave us the steam locomotive and the blueprint for the modern computer. Yet the dark side of the modern era was visible in the poverty, slavery, pornography, opium, and gothic imaginings that birthed Frankenstein. And all the while, the British Empire fought in foreign lands: the Napoleonic Wars in Europe and the War of 1812 in the United States. Exploring these crosscurrents, Robert Morrison illuminates the profound ways this period shaped and indelibly marked the modern world."-- Provided by publisher.- Subjects: Regency; Arts;
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Before you call a pro.
From the essential skills that everyone should know-such as how to survive a flat tire and how to reset a circuit breaker-to more extensive renovations like upgrading your bathroom and installing new kitchen lighting, 'Family Handyman: Before You Call a Pro' covers it all. With expert advice from plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, mechanics, painters and more, this book guides readers through step-by-step home improvement and maintenance projects as well as providing top industry tips for success.- Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Do-it-yourself work.; Dwellings; Dwellings; Home economics.; Home economics;
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- Madagascar / by Oluonye, Mary N.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Explores the landscape, culture, and people of Madagascar, one of the biggest islands in the world.- © 2010., Lerner,
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- Walking through history. [videorecording] / by Gillam-Smith, Nick,television director.; Robbins, Andy(Director),producer,television director.; Robinson, Tony,1946-on-screen presenter.; Dreamscape Media,publisher.;
Tony Robinson, host.In a four-part series that will appeal to history buffs and dedicated ramblers alike, Tony Robinson embarks on spectacular walks through some of Britain's most historic landscapes in search of the richest stories from Britain's past. In each program, Tony follows a route that allows him to explore on foot both the history of a particularly colorful historical period or event and the spectacular landscape, including its geographical features, in which those events unfolded. These walks are proper expeditions with each one taking Tony a week. Along with the various experts he encounters, Tony reveals and discovers the places and their hidden stories that ordinary walkers and ramblers might otherwise miss.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.DVD ; wide screen presentation.- Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Historical television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Travelogues (Television programs); Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Cities and towns; Historic buildings; Historic districts; Historic sites; Landscape archaeology; Walking;
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Dinosaur atlas : when they roamed, how they lived, and where we find their fossils.
Includes bibliographical references and index."Kids will explore the world of dinosaurs in this new atlas, featuring T. Rex, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Diplodocus, Brontosaurus, and more, covering ancient Pangaea to the modern-day continents and such topics as fossils and prehistoric landscapes"--Provided by publisher.Ages 7-10Grades 2-3LSC- Subjects: Dinosaurs;
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- Japan / by Streissguth, Thomas,1958-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Explores the landscape, culture, and people of Japan, a country made up of four thousand islands.- © 2008., Lerner,
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- Mountains : traverse the vast ranges and peaks that shape our planet--from towering fold mountains, to deep underwater mountains in the ocean / by Tomecek, Steve.;
Mounatins are incredible landforms that tower over surrounding landscapes across the planet, and are even found deep in the ocean. Explore a variety of mountain types through fascinating case studies of iconic mountains and ranges such as the Himalayas, Uluru, and Mount Kilimanjaro.- Subjects: Mountains;
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- Puerto Rico / by Milivojevic, JoAnn.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Explores the landscape, culture, and people of Puerto Rico, a U.S. commonwealth made up of four islands.- © 2009., Lerner,
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- Kenya / by McCollum, Sean.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.Explores the landscape, culture, and people of Kenya, the African country on the shore of the Indian Ocean.- © 2008., Lerner,
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- How the Earth works : discover how plate tectonics shapes our planet / by Pérez Díaz, Lucía.;
"On a journey like no other, children will learn what our planet was once like, how and why it has changed, and what the future may hold. They will adventure through earthquakes and over towering mountains to learn about our landscapes and unlock clues to Earth's long history"--- Subjects: Geology;
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