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1) Ethan Frome
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 6
Description
A marked departure from Edith Wharton's usual ironic contemplation of the fashionable New York society to which she herself belonged, Ethan Frome is a sharply etched portrait of the simple inhabitants of a nineteenth-century New England village. The protagonist, Ethan Frome, is a man tormented by a passionate love for his ailing wife's young cousin. Trapped by the bonds of marriage and the fear of public condemnation, he is ultimately destroyed by...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"Learn how to design, build and customize 20 mini-projects in Minecraft, from firefighter planes and deep-sea submarines to hidden bunkers and mini arcade games. There's even a superhero flying school! Each build is accompanied by exploded views and step-by-step, fully-illustrated guides and detailed instructions to show you how to complete each build from start to finish. Informative text will help you with your construction understanding and encourage...
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This volume presents a survey of modern art. This term is usually associated with art in which the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation. Modern artists experiment with new ways of seeing and with fresh ideas about the nature of materials and functions of art. A tendency toward abstraction is characteristic of much modern art. This text traces the development of trends and influences in painting, sculpture, photography...
Author
Pub. Date
1997
Description
"Woodworking Wisdom gives you 392 pages of hard information on woodworking tools, techniques, design, and materials, illustrated with over 2,300 drawings and photos and extensively cross-referenced to find what you need fast. Plus 60 examples of world class craftsmanship, many in full color; complete plans for over 50 timesaving jigs and fixtures; a full-color display of 55 fine furniture woods, finished and unfinished; over 40 must-have reference...
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Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"In Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, you'll find a collection of creative projects that make learning science, technology, engineering, and math exciting and fun for the whole family. Start with a Minecraft lesson that gets beginners up to speed on terminology and gameplay. Then venture off on six action-packed Quests, each with four unique Labs that pair a hands-on activity with an in-game project. Look to the sky, dig beneath the ground,...
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Pub. Date
[2011]
Description
"The bicycle is one of mankind's greatest inventions and the most popular form of transport in history. Robert Penn has ridden one most days of his adult life. In his late 20s, he pedaled around the world. Yet, like cyclists everywhere, the utilitarian bikes he currently owns don't even hint at this devotion. Robert needs a new bike, a customized machine that reflects how he feels when he's riding it - like an ordinary man touching the gods. It's...
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Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Overview: The first edition of Make: Electronics established a new benchmark for introductory texts. This second edition enhances that learning experience. Here you will find unique, photographically precise diagrams of bread boarded components, to help you build circuits with speed and precision. A new shopping guide and a simplified range of components, will minimize your investment in parts for the projects. A completely new section on the Arduino...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
Master the principles of engineering through fascinating do-it-yourself projects. You can confidently tackle a working suspension bridge, airplane, helicopter, catapult, clock, and other technological wonders in your own home workshop. These projects are challenging but achievable. They require only readily available materials and a workshop equipped with common benchtop power tools. Do-It-Yourself Engineering's 24 lectures show how in 17 engaging...
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Pub. Date
c2008
Description
"From the bestselling author of The Reading Teacher's Book of Lists comes this hands-on reference containing 180 challenging and engaging lessons - one for each day of the school year. The book is designed to expand the vocabularies of students in-grades 6-12 and get them excited about the life-long process of learning new words. It can be used equally well for In-class activities, self-study, tutoring, or homeschooling. The lessons contained in this...
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Description
"Tiny Homes on the Move chronicles 21st-century nomads - people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores modern travelers who live in vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats that combine the comforts of home with the convenience of being able to pick up and go at any time. With over 1,000 color photos accompanying the stories and descriptions...