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Naskh is among the most popular of the six major Arabic scripts, used in more Qur-ans than all other scripts combined. The easy-to-follow, self-study workbook Arabic Calligraphy makes it possible for you to learn and enjoy the beauty of this noble art. The first stroke-by-stroke guide for learning Arabic calligraphy, it progresses from the initial, medial, and final forms of Arabic letters to joined letters and on to complete words. Guidelines also help you determine which pens, ink, and writing angle to use for best results. AUTHOR: Mustafa Ja'far
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
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 | How a Book Is Made by Lucia Raatma
Describes the process of how a manuscript becomes a book. AUTHOR: Lucia Raatma
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Historical Dictionary of American Slang by Jonathan E. Lighter
Description not available.The second volume in a monumental, scholarly, but entertaining reference work on American slang, both current and obsolete, includes extensive dated citations to illustrate each word's use and information on the origins of each. 15,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Jonathan E. Lighter
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language by David Crystal
The author explores the many facets and varieties of the English language, bringing life to this large and complex subject. The structural features of English are throughly described, including grammar, pronunciation, writing systems, and vocabulary.... AUTHOR: David Crystal
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Pocket Webster School & Office Dictionary
Description not available.Explains the meaning of thousands of words and lists useful information
PUBLISHER: Pocket Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
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 | Antarctica and the Arctic by David McGonigal, Lynn Woodworth
Description not available.A definitive encyclopedia of two of the world's most inhospitable but ecologically sensitive environments provides a close-up look at the Arctic and Antarctica, with information on geography and geology, climate and weather, wildlife, inhabitants, and more. AUTHOR: David McGonigal, Lynn Woodworth
PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Limited
FORMAT: Audio & Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
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