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|  | Precalculus by Ginny Crisonino, Michael Sullivan, Paul Ekman, Stull
The fastest, easiest way to master precalculus . . . by doing it! Do logarithmic functions throw you for a loop? Does the challenge of finding an inverse function leave you overwhelmed? Does the Law of Cosines make you feel clueless? With this helpful, easy-to-follow guide, you will gain total command of these precalc concepts–and many more–in no time at all. Precalculus: A Self-Teaching Guide includes an algebra review and complete coverage of exponential functions, log functions, and trigonometry. Whether you are studying precalculus for the first time, want to refresh your memory, or need a little help for a course, this clear, interactive primer will provide you with the skills you need. Precalculus offers a proven self-teaching approach that lets you work at your own pace–and the frequent self-tests and exercises reinforce what you’ve learned. Turn to this one-of-a-kind teaching tool and, before you know it, you’ll be solving problems like a mathematician! AUTHOR: Ginny Crisonino, Michael Sullivan, Paul Ekman, Stull
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | You Belong to Me & Other True Cases by Ann Rule, Julie Rubenstein
Following the success of four top-ten New York Times bestsellers, former Seattle policewoman Ann Rule offers readers Volume Two of her Crime Files. In the trademark style that makes her books such extraordinary pageturners, Rule now focuses on one of Florida's most shocking criminal cases: that of the state trooper who hid bizarre and fatal fantasies behind his badge. 8-page photo insert. AUTHOR: Ann Rule, Julie Rubenstein
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | I Am the Mummy Heb-Nefert by David Christiana, Eve Bunting
Heb-Nefert is an Egyptian mummy whose earthly body resides in a museum. In this picture book, she posthumously narrates the story of her life, introducing readers to life and customs in ancient Egypt. The pampered daughter of a monarch and later the happy wife of the Pharaoh's brother, Heb-Nefert dies and is mummified (along with her beloved cat) and then travels into the afterlife where she meets the falcon god, Horus. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. AUTHOR: David Christiana, Eve Bunting
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Shamrocks, Harps, & Shillelaghs by Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt
Shamrocks, shillelaghs, reed pipes, and leprechaunsthese are some of the many symbols that remind us of St. Patrick`s Day. Who was St. Patrick? And what is this early spring holiday all about? With warmth and vitality, Edna Barth tells the colorful stories, legends, and historical facts behind St. Patrick`s Day and shows how the spirit of this ancient Irish holiday is still alive in many countries. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Ursula Arndt, this is a book to be discovered and read with pleasure by young readers. All of Edna Barth`s classic holiday books are now being reissued with fresh, new jacket designs and fun activities inside the paperback covers. AUTHOR: Edna Barth, Ursula Arndt
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Jack Black & the Ship of Thieves
In this adventure/fantasy story a boy named Jack gets involved with a group of feuding pirates as he attempts to save his father who is flying around the world in an endangered airship.
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | The Ferret by Mary Shefferman
Books for novice pet owners that combine the most breed-specific information with loads of helpful tips and superb color photos. These are the books pet owners can turn to for the essential information they need to raise a four-footed family member. There are chapters on -- feeding -- grooming -- housing -- health care -- what to expect from the pet -- basic training -- teaching tricks -- getting active with your pet in the community The emphasis is on making your pet your friend, and the instruction is from experts, people who not only know the breed of the pet intimately, but remember what it was like to have one for the first time. People like the internationally renowned behaviorist Dr. Ian Dunbar, who wrote the chapter on training. People who've coached novice owners through the joys -- and frustrations -- of pet ownership and who know the consequences of no advice or bad advice, on the owner and the pet. The Happy Healthy Pet guides are rich with professional quality photos and are designed to be enjoyable and easy to learn from. Pet owners need no longer scramble for reliable information on their breed. AUTHOR: Mary Shefferman
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals
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