books about: almanac     books:       A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women29 reviews Lynne Cheney Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2003 Abigail to John: Don't forget the women When John Adams began considering what laws should be made, his wife Abigail wrote from the family farm: "I desire you would remember the ladies." A familiar line in American history, but here is the rest of it: "If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound to any laws by which we have no voice or ...             The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2008 (World Almanac and Book of Facts)34 reviews World Almanac Books World Almanac, 2007 Excellent I buy three or more every year for my husband. One for each room in which he spends any amount of time.             Knock 'em Dead, 2008: The Ultimate Job Search Guide (Knock 'em Dead)29 reviews Martin Yate Adams Media, 2007 Great book so far So far I can't complain. It has all the elements and secrets you need. I have not read it all, but so far it is very very helpful.             The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2009 (World Almanac and Book of Facts) World Almanac Books World Almanac, 2008 The World Almanac is the #1 best-selling American reference book of all time. It is the source for essential and authoritative facts for entertainment, reference and learning. The book contains thousands of facts and statistics that aren?t publicly available which are sourced and double-checked by the staff of World Almanac experts. The 2008 Edition spent 12 weeks on the NYT Bestseller list reaching #2; 10 weeks on the USA Today Bestseller ...             A Sand County Almanac74 reviews Aldo Leopold Oxford University Press, USA, 1968 Leaving a light footprint on the good earth I re-read Leopold's Sand County Almanac every couple of years or so. It's not just a beautifully poetic celebration of the land. Its defense of a new sense of moral responsibility to the environment, spelled out in the book's "The Land Ethic," is a bracing tonic against the modern temptation to take the biosphere for granted. In these days of global warming, fossil fuel depletion, and ...             2009 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market (Novel and Short Story Writer's Market)1 review Editors of Writers Digest Books Writers Digest Books, 2008 Really Helpful This book is a must have for an emerging writer who is trying to get his work out there. This book eliminates the problem of figuring out where to get started. After your story is complete, search the detailed listings to submit to journals and magazines that would be a good match. I wouldn't have known how to go about becoming a writer if it wasn't for this excellent book.             Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac46 reviews Elizabeth Zimmermann Dover Publications, 1981 Tasty read with some *very* Elizabeth Zimmerman designs I've had this book in my collection for many years. A self-taught knitter, I am not overly intimidated if a pattern is a bit sketchy or without the *pithy* details. Alas, this is my favorite EZ (Elizabeth Zimmerman) book. Why? She captures the essence of living life day to day with knitting in hand. Her description of picnicing in the car with sandwiches and hearty beer while in Westby, Wisconsin ...             The Old Farmer's Almanac 2009 (Old Farmer's Almanac)4 reviews Old Farmer's Almanac The Old Farmer's Almanac, 2008 It is what it is! The Old Farmer's Almanac goes back a long way! On page 206, the 2009 version notes that the weather forecasts go back to a "secret formula" devised by the Almanac's founder, Robert Thomas, in 1792. Now, that's a legacy! I've always found this volume a lot of fun. In fact, it has become an institutionalized Christmas gift to my son each year (he seems to enjoy it, too), so don't spoil the ...             2009 Writer's Market6 reviews Robert Brewer Writers Digest Books, 2008 2009 Writer's Market This book is a must-have for any aspiring writer. It not only has seemingly countless listings of publications and services but also some great articles loaded with tips for writers attempting to break into the market. There are certain things writers absolutely need to know in order to be successful in today's market and this book provides that information. Much of it is publication-specific, ...             2009 Guide To Literary Agents (Guide to Literary Agents) Chuck Sambuchino Writers Digest Books, 2008 Now, more than ever, in a market glutted with aspiring writers and a shrinking number of publishing houses, writers need someone familiar with the publishing scene to shepherd their manuscript to the right person. Completely updated annually, Guide to Literary Agents provides names and specialties for more than 800 individual agents around the United States and the world. The 2009 edition includes more than 85 pages of original articles on ...             2009 Writer's Market Deluxe (Writer's Market Online)4 reviews Robert Brewer Writers Digest Books, 2008 Writer's Market 2009 review The Writer's Market 2009 Deluxe Edition is vastly updated from the 2007 edition, which I had. There are at least 100 new Literary Agents catalogued in the text, which is what I was looking for. Also, the online resources may prove to be very useful.             2009 Poet's Market Editors of Writers Digest Books Writers Digest Books, 2008 2009 Poet's Market gives readers all the information necessary to research markets and submit poetry for publication. In addition to market listings, poets will find guidance for preparing and submitting manuscripts, identifying markets, relating to editors, and more. Plus, the book includes additional listings for conferences, workshops, organizations for poets, print and online resources, and the latest trends in poetry writing and publishing.             The Backstage Handbook: An Illustrated Almanac of Technical Information24 reviews Paul Carter Broadway Press, 1994 amzing amazing amazing amazing. get it, get it now! Perfect for those starting out or those needing quick access to info. contains everything             How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book)23 reviews Juliana Foster Scholastic Press, 2007 Great book! Great buy, my 10 year old daughter loves it, my son likes to read it, it's just a fun book all around!             The Intellectual Devotional: American History: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse ...41 reviews David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim Modern Times, 2007 Even better than the 1st edition The only thing I can say is that if you liked the 1st edition, you will also enjoy this one.             An Invitation to Health, Brief Edition (with Personal Health Self-Assessment with Health Almanac and ...6 reviews Dianne Hales Brooks Cole, 2007 Exelente! muy exelente! I receive it very, very fast. It was in a perfect condition. In sort, it was a overall very good service. Thank you.             The Old Farmer's Almanac 2008 (Old Farmer's Almanac)11 reviews The Old Farmer's Almanac, 2007 great publication I have purchased The Old Farmer's Almanac for years. They have many interesting articles and information and predict the weather really well. Usually on the money.             Rugg's Recommendations on the Colleges - 25th Edition20 reviews Frederick E. Rugg Rugg's Recommendation, 2007 rugg's recommendations of the colleges-25th edition very concise guide which covers the majority of the 4 year colleges. testing data is very good. like the arrangements which tell which colleges are good for specific majors.             Murakami Diary 2009 (Diary) Haruki Murakami Random H UK, 2008 Cats slink across the pages; the seasons are marked by cherry blossom and Japanese maple; spaghetti strands or telephone cords separate the days; and a generous selection of quotations, extracts, and facts from Murakami's novels and stories appear on almost every page to inspire, amuse, or entertain. This is a diary like no other, faithful to all that is witty, surreal, sexy, and beautiful in Murakami's work. A must-have for fans of Murakami and ...             Farmers Almanac 2009 (Farmers' Almanac) Geiger Peter, Sondra Duncan Geiger, 2008 Every year since 1818, the Farmers' Almanac has been sought after for its long-range weather predictions, practical gardening and household advice, fishing tips, astronomical data and articles on ways to conserve time, energy, and the earth. The Farmers' Almanac has spanned three centuries as North America's most timeless, trusted, and treasured publication. 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