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Mask of the Sun

Mask of the Sun

The Science, History and Forgotten Lore of Eclipses

by Dvorak, John

Book - 2017

Explores the ways eclipses have been seen throughout human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded eclipse occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan "Dresden Codex" to appearances in literature and historic events. Explores the ways eclipses have been seen throughout human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded eclipse occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan "Dresden Codex" to appearances in literature and historic events. Show less

Explores the ways eclipses have been seen throughout human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded eclipse occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan "Dresden Codex" to appearances in literature and historic events. Explores the ways eclipses have been seen throughout human history, from the ancient Chinese who recorded eclipse occurrences on turtle shells and the Mayan "Dresden Codex" to appearances in literature and historic events. Show less

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Creamy & Crunchy

Creamy & Crunchy

An Informal History of Peanut Butter, the All-American Food

by Krampner, Jon

Book - 2013

Richly illustrated and filled with anecdotes and facts culled from unusual and engaging sources, a mix of interviews, research, travels in the peanut-grow...Show more Richly illustrated and filled with anecdotes and facts culled from unusual and engaging sources, a mix of interviews, research, travels in the peanut-growing regions of the South, personal histories and recipes focuses on the manufacture of the food from the 1890s to the present, while also covering its cultural, nutritional and even molecular evolution. Show less

Richly illustrated and filled with anecdotes and facts culled from unusual and engaging sources, a mix of interviews, research, travels in the peanut-grow...Show more Richly illustrated and filled with anecdotes and facts culled from unusual and engaging sources, a mix of interviews, research, travels in the peanut-growing regions of the South, personal histories and recipes focuses on the manufacture of the food from the 1890s to the present, while also covering its cultural, nutritional and even molecular evolution. Show less

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Butter

Butter

A Rich History

by Khosrova, Elaine

Book - 2016

From its accidental invention in a long-ago herder's pouch to its ubiquitous presence in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss. Now, it final...Show more From its accidental invention in a long-ago herder's pouch to its ubiquitous presence in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss. Now, it finally gets its due. From the ancient butter bogs of Ireland to the sacred butter sculptures of Tibet, Butter is about so much more than food. Show less

From its accidental invention in a long-ago herder's pouch to its ubiquitous presence in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss. Now, it final...Show more From its accidental invention in a long-ago herder's pouch to its ubiquitous presence in the world's most fabulous cuisines, butter is boss. Now, it finally gets its due. From the ancient butter bogs of Ireland to the sacred butter sculptures of Tibet, Butter is about so much more than food. Show less

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The Blues

The Blues

A Visual History : 100 Years of Music That Changed the World

by Evans, Mike

Book - 2014

From the impassioned slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta, to the electric sounds of Chicago's street corners, to the improvised jams of blues-rock,The B...Show more From the impassioned slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta, to the electric sounds of Chicago's street corners, to the improvised jams of blues-rock,The Blues explores the many forms this quintessentially American music has taken. All the great pioneers are here, including Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, and John Lee Hooker, along with the many musicians they influenced who put their unique spin on the genre. Show less

From the impassioned slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta, to the electric sounds of Chicago's street corners, to the improvised jams of blues-rock,The B...Show more From the impassioned slide guitar of the Mississippi Delta, to the electric sounds of Chicago's street corners, to the improvised jams of blues-rock,The Blues explores the many forms this quintessentially American music has taken. All the great pioneers are here, including Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Bessie Smith, and John Lee Hooker, along with the many musicians they influenced who put their unique spin on the genre. Show less

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Pit Bull

Pit Bull

The Battle Over An American Icon

by Dickey, Bronwen

Book - 2016

Investigates how the affectionate and loyal dog breed once popular on movie sets became feared, hated, and brutalized through urban dog-fighting rings. Investigates how the affectionate and loyal dog breed once popular on movie sets became feared, hated, and brutalized through urban dog-fighting rings. Show less

Investigates how the affectionate and loyal dog breed once popular on movie sets became feared, hated, and brutalized through urban dog-fighting rings. Investigates how the affectionate and loyal dog breed once popular on movie sets became feared, hated, and brutalized through urban dog-fighting rings. Show less

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The Seven Culinary Wonders of the World

The Seven Culinary Wonders of the World

A History of Honey, Salt, Chile, Pork, Rice, Cacao, and Tomato

by Linford, Jenny

Book - 2018

Presents a global food history of seven essential ingredients--honey, salt, chile, pork, rice, cacao, and tomato--and includes over sixty international recipes featuring the ingredients. Presents a global food history of seven essential ingredients--honey, salt, chile, pork, rice, cacao, and tomato--and includes over sixty international recipes featuring the ingredients. Show less

Presents a global food history of seven essential ingredients--honey, salt, chile, pork, rice, cacao, and tomato--and includes over sixty international recipes featuring the ingredients. Presents a global food history of seven essential ingredients--honey, salt, chile, pork, rice, cacao, and tomato--and includes over sixty international recipes featuring the ingredients. Show less

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Stop Me If You've Heard This

Stop Me If You've Heard This

A History and Philosophy of Jokes

by Holt, Jim

Book - 2008

Chronicles the evolution of the joke from the stand-up comics of ancient Athens to the comedy-club performers of today, in an account that profiles famous...Show more Chronicles the evolution of the joke from the stand-up comics of ancient Athens to the comedy-club performers of today, in an account that profiles famous comic figures and continues in a second part with a history of the development of racial, political, and sexual humor. Show less

Chronicles the evolution of the joke from the stand-up comics of ancient Athens to the comedy-club performers of today, in an account that profiles famous...Show more Chronicles the evolution of the joke from the stand-up comics of ancient Athens to the comedy-club performers of today, in an account that profiles famous comic figures and continues in a second part with a history of the development of racial, political, and sexual humor. Show less

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At Home

At Home

A Short History of Private Life

by Bryson, Bill

Book - 2010

Explores the ways in which homes reflect history, from a bathroom's revelations about medicine and hygiene to a kitchen's exposure of the stories of trade and nutrition. Explores the ways in which homes reflect history, from a bathroom's revelations about medicine and hygiene to a kitchen's exposure of the stories of trade and nutrition. Show less

Explores the ways in which homes reflect history, from a bathroom's revelations about medicine and hygiene to a kitchen's exposure of the stories of trade and nutrition. Explores the ways in which homes reflect history, from a bathroom's revelations about medicine and hygiene to a kitchen's exposure of the stories of trade and nutrition. Show less

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Cubed

Cubed

A History of the Office

by Saval, Nikil

eBook - 2014

You mean this place we go to five days a week has a history? Cubed reveals the unexplored yet surprising story of the places where most of the world's wor...Show more You mean this place we go to five days a week has a history? Cubed reveals the unexplored yet surprising story of the places where most of the world's work—our work—gets done. From "Bartleby the Scrivener" to The Office, from the steno pool to the open-plan cubicle farm, Cubed is a fascinating, often funny, and sometimes disturbing anatomy of the white-collar world and how it came to be the way it is—and what it might become. Show less

You mean this place we go to five days a week has a history? Cubed reveals the unexplored yet surprising story of the places where most of the world's wor...Show more You mean this place we go to five days a week has a history? Cubed reveals the unexplored yet surprising story of the places where most of the world's work—our work—gets done. From "Bartleby the Scrivener" to The Office, from the steno pool to the open-plan cubicle farm, Cubed is a fascinating, often funny, and sometimes disturbing anatomy of the white-collar world and how it came to be the way it is—and what it might become. Show less

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Bourbon Empire

Bourbon Empire

The Past and Future of America's Whiskey

by Mitenbuler, Reid

Book - 2015

Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gild...Show more Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Whiskey has profoundly influenced America's political, economic, and cultural destiny, just as those same factors have inspired the evolution and unique flavor of the whiskey itself. Show less

Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gild...Show more Unraveling the many myths and misconceptions surrounding America's most iconic spirit, Bourbon Empire traces a history that spans frontier rebellion, Gilded Age corruption, and the magic of Madison Avenue. Whiskey has profoundly influenced America's political, economic, and cultural destiny, just as those same factors have inspired the evolution and unique flavor of the whiskey itself. Show less

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Heads

Heads

A Biography of Psychedelic America

by Jarnow, Jesse

Book - 2016

Offers a history of psychedelic drugs and sub-cultures in America, from the twentieth century to the present, drawn from numerous interviews and archival material. Offers a history of psychedelic drugs and sub-cultures in America, from the twentieth century to the present, drawn from numerous interviews and archival material. Show less

Offers a history of psychedelic drugs and sub-cultures in America, from the twentieth century to the present, drawn from numerous interviews and archival material. Offers a history of psychedelic drugs and sub-cultures in America, from the twentieth century to the present, drawn from numerous interviews and archival material. Show less

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Brilliance and Fire

Brilliance and Fire

A Biography of Diamonds

by Bergstein, Rachelle

Book - 2016

Sheds new light on the story of society's enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone, offering a history of its origins and revealing its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts. Sheds new light on the story of society's enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone, offering a history of its origins and revealing its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts. Show less

Sheds new light on the story of society's enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone, offering a history of its origins and revealing its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts. Sheds new light on the story of society's enduring obsession with the hardest gemstone, offering a history of its origins and revealing its greatest champions and most colorful enthusiasts. Show less

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The Gene

The Gene

An Intimate History

by Mukherjee, Siddhartha

Book - 2016

A fascinating and often sobering history of how humans came to understand the roles of genes in making us who we are, and what our manipulation of those genes might mean for our future. A fascinating and often sobering history of how humans came to understand the roles of genes in making us who we are, and what our manipulation of those genes might mean for our future. Show less

A fascinating and often sobering history of how humans came to understand the roles of genes in making us who we are, and what our manipulation of those genes might mean for our future. A fascinating and often sobering history of how humans came to understand the roles of genes in making us who we are, and what our manipulation of those genes might mean for our future. Show less

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Rain

Rain

A Natural and Cultural History

by Barnett, Cynthia

Book - 2015

A natural history of rain draws on myriad disciplines to trace the ocean-filling torrents from 4 billion years ago through the storms of the present world...Show more A natural history of rain draws on myriad disciplines to trace the ocean-filling torrents from 4 billion years ago through the storms of the present world's climate change while sharing stories about humanity's efforts to control rain through science and magic. Show less

A natural history of rain draws on myriad disciplines to trace the ocean-filling torrents from 4 billion years ago through the storms of the present world...Show more A natural history of rain draws on myriad disciplines to trace the ocean-filling torrents from 4 billion years ago through the storms of the present world's climate change while sharing stories about humanity's efforts to control rain through science and magic. Show less

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Tokyo

Tokyo

A Biography : Disasters, Destruction and Renewal : the Story of An Indomitable City

by Mansfield, Stephen

Book - 2016

Considers how natural disasters, regime change, and other events have led to the city of Tokyo's reinventing itself through centuries of history. Considers how natural disasters, regime change, and other events have led to the city of Tokyo's reinventing itself through centuries of history. Show less

Considers how natural disasters, regime change, and other events have led to the city of Tokyo's reinventing itself through centuries of history. Considers how natural disasters, regime change, and other events have led to the city of Tokyo's reinventing itself through centuries of history. Show less

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London Fog

London Fog

The Biography

by Corton, Christine L.

Book - 2015

Combining historical and literary sensitivity with an eye for visual drama, a fascinating volume tells the story of the epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty and the lasting effects they have had on our culture and imagination. Combining historical and literary sensitivity with an eye for visual drama, a fascinating volume tells the story of the epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty and the lasting effects they have had on our culture and imagination. Show less

Combining historical and literary sensitivity with an eye for visual drama, a fascinating volume tells the story of the epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty and the lasting effects they have had on our culture and imagination. Combining historical and literary sensitivity with an eye for visual drama, a fascinating volume tells the story of the epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty and the lasting effects they have had on our culture and imagination. Show less

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Aroused

Aroused

The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything

by Epstein, Randi Hutter

Book - 2018

An exploration of the history and science of hormones reveals the stories behind the discovery of hormones, the imbalances that cause illness, and the functions of specific hormones. An exploration of the history and science of hormones reveals the stories behind the discovery of hormones, the imbalances that cause illness, and the functions of specific hormones. Show less

An exploration of the history and science of hormones reveals the stories behind the discovery of hormones, the imbalances that cause illness, and the functions of specific hormones. An exploration of the history and science of hormones reveals the stories behind the discovery of hormones, the imbalances that cause illness, and the functions of specific hormones. Show less

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Ballet

Ballet

The Definitive Illustrated Story

Book - 2018

This visually stunning history of ballet, from its origins at court and the first national ballet companies to the contemporary dance scene and extraordin...Show more This visually stunning history of ballet, from its origins at court and the first national ballet companies to the contemporary dance scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, explores the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries. Show less

This visually stunning history of ballet, from its origins at court and the first national ballet companies to the contemporary dance scene and extraordin...Show more This visually stunning history of ballet, from its origins at court and the first national ballet companies to the contemporary dance scene and extraordinary venues that stage the productions, explores the lives and achievements of dancers across the centuries. Show less

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The Soul of An Octopus

The Soul of An Octopus

A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

by Montgomery, Sy

Book - 2015

In this astonishing book Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In this astonishing book Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Show less

In this astonishing book Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In this astonishing book Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus--a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature--and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Show less

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Milk of Paradise

Milk of Paradise

A History of Opium

by Inglis, Lucy

Book - 2019

An intelligent and authoritative history of opium—a drug that has both healed and harmed since the beginning of civilization. An intelligent and authoritative history of opium—a drug that has both healed and harmed since the beginning of civilization. Show less

An intelligent and authoritative history of opium—a drug that has both healed and harmed since the beginning of civilization. An intelligent and authoritative history of opium—a drug that has both healed and harmed since the beginning of civilization. Show less

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