A 34-page booklet and a 12-foot illustrated accordion fold pull-out section make up this thorough, and thoroughly entertaining book. This oversized hardcover book makes a beautiful, unique gift, or an informative and valuable addition to any library. The book consists of three parts. First, the timechart, an accordian-fold diagram, which may be viewed as double-page spreads, as in a conventional book, or unfolded to display as one eleven-foot-long strip. This diagram shows the principal landmarks of Jewish history from the very beginning to the present day. Secondly, on the reverse side of the diagram, readers will find articles on special aspects of Judaism, its history, background, and customs. Thirdly, at the back of the book is an illustrated series of chapters enlarging upon specific stages and certain aspects of Jewish history.

The Timechart History of Jewish Civilization (Timechart series)

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Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

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This book has been specially researched and designed to provide the ideal companion to Biblical studies. In the panels of this book there are thousands of new and interesting insights into the greatest stories ever told. In many ways it provides a new and easily accessible way of looking at Biblical history, which will bring to life the thousands of characters and events that have been so significant to the history and culture of Western civilization. A 17-foot accordion fold pull-out section makes up this thorough, and thoroughly entertaining book. The book makes an unique gift and a valuable addition to any library.

The Timechart of Biblical History: Over 4000 Years in Charts, Maps, Lists and Chronologies

Religion & Spirituality

Covers animals, climate samples, earth history, biomes, volcanoes, geology, water, radiation, earthquake samples, plant samples, and so much more!
Will teach you how continents move. Show how mountains are built and then eroded away. Follows our world on her ever-changing journey in slow motion with acute attention to detail. Compiles the history of the earth and all of our knowledge on the way the different pieces of the planet fit together.
This inspiring book explains, with info-graphics, 3D illustrations and surprising cutaways, the function of thousands of organisms, natural systems and atmospheric systems, geographical and geological phenomena.
How the Earth Works is a work intended to put the world in the hands of all readers, for the understanding of the most complex mechanisms that rule the natural world. The entire family will have the perfect editorial ally to get immersed in the intricacies of our planet and all its natural beauties and creatures.

How the Earth Works: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Our Planet (Volume 2) (How Things Work, 2)

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Why Do We Say It? uncovers the roots of the English language and connects them to their intriguing origins. From idioms to cliches, this comprehensive book shows you the way around the English language The intriguing origins of hundreds of unusual words and expressions are here for your perusal, handily organized in an alphabetical format. Useful for reference or just for browsing, Why Do We Say It? is also a great way to expand your vocabulary and have fun while doing it. This edition makes a wonderful gift for readers, writers, scholars, and students. Uncover the mysteries of the modern English language and share the facts and trivia with your family and friends.

Why Do We Say It?: The Stories Behind the Words, Expressions, and Cliches We Use

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

The history of humankind can be told in many different perspectives, and within each one is a juicy secret that illuminates what actually happened. Mysteries in History peaks under those rocks to find the truth, or at least locate a truth yet to be found. Mysteries in History is a magnificently illustrated comprehensive guide with stunning visuals that provides all (or most) of the answers. Whether it be simply the most accepted theories or the most puzzling great enigmas to date in world history. With hundreds of photographs, illustrations, special infographics, curiosities, and historical reconstructions, Mysteries in History captures the captivating essence hidden in every inexplicable fact. Some mysteries included are:
<ul>
<li>Construction of the pyramids</li>
<li>Mysterious death of Hitler</li>
<li>The true identity of Tutankhamun</li>
<li>The loss and discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls</li>
<li>Rapid decline of the Mayas</li>
<li>Secrets hidden in the tombs of Antiquity</li>
<li>Much more!</li>
</ul>For the curious, the intrepid, and those who desperately want to know more about the world, the illustrated encyclopedia of secrets, Mysteries in History, is here for you.

Mysteries in History: A Journey Through the Great Unanswered Questions of Our Time

How the Universe Works: An Illustrated Guide to the Cosmos and All We Know About It (Volume 5) (How Things Work, 5)

Astronomy & Space Science

With full-color cross sections, this new and revised version of How Things Work updates you on questions of the ever-evolving world around us. More than 100 "things" are dissected so that you can examine their inner workings, from milk production to touch screens. Broken categorically into ten sections (Ancient Civilizations,&nbsp;Architecture, Communication, Energy, Everyday Technology, Food Industry, Machines of War, Science, Space Exploration, Transportation), you are given a complete education on the mechanics of the world around you. Each chapter has eleven subjects that are dissected through diagrams and cross sections with cutaway images to show what is really under the surface of each item and process. A thematic index at the end allows you to easily locate all items of interest. Have you ever looked at a car and wondered how it worked? Maybe an airplane piqued your curiosity, or the arches of a particular building, or maybe a piece of technology that you handle daily, such as your phone? Objects, history, places, processes...all fall under the umbrella of "thing." Learn about how these things developed over time and how they impacted the course of human development. From ancient chariots of war, to the telegraph, to the technologies of the future, learn about the mechanics of the world around us. The world is a complex and confusing place. How Things Work helps you unravel the complexities so you can see it more clearly. The How Things Work series explores a vast array of complicated subjects in the world around us, breaking each down into easy-to-understand pieces. With infographics and cutaway artwork to dissect everything from Wi-Fi to the Big Bang, this accessible family reference series is a perfect introduction to understanding all the moving parts of our universe.&nbsp; &nbsp; Also in this series: How the Earth Works&nbsp;and How the Universe Works. &nbsp;

How Things Work: An Illustrated Guide to the Mechanics Behind the World Around Us (Volume 6) (How Things Work, 6)

1000 Vegan and Vegetarian Meals brings healthy recipes packed with flavor straight to your dinner table! Whether you are new to the vegan or vegetarian diet or are a practiced plant-based cook looking to diversify your meal staples, you will find inspiration in these 1000 meals that draw on a variety of different styles and skills. This book covers three main dietary restrictions in depth: Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free. Designed to be an easy reference for whatever it is you are trying to accomplish in the kitchen, the book is divided into categories like Grazing Dishes for small gatherings, Quick and Tasty recipes for fast and easy cleanup for those weeknight meals, and Feed a Crowd for those grand get-togethers. With Super Salads, Healthy Soups, Brunch, and Heart Comfort food recipes as well, these 1000 recipes are certain to have something for every need. Enjoy: <ul> <li>Warm Puy Lentil Salad with Charred Squash and Beets</li> <li>Grilled Halloumi, Pomegranate, Kale, and Pearl Couscous Salad</li> <li>Regional soups, such as Gazpacho, Tom Yum, Borscht, and Minestrone</li> <li>Butter Bean Hummus with Za'atar Topping</li> <li>Zucchini 'Spaghetti' with Raw Tomato Sauce</li> <li>Gnocchi in Creamy Cashew 'Cheese' Sauce</li> <li>Egyptian Koshari</li> <li>Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Romesco Sauce</li> <li>Spicy Spinach and Buckwheat Crépes</li> <li>Non-Cheesecake with Mixed Berries</li> <li>Aquafaba Chocolate and Coconut Mousse</li> <li>Beet Brownies</li> </ul> Each easy-to-follow recipe includes simple instructions as well as exciting variations. Packed with delicious recipes and interspersed with beautiful photos that make delicious meals jump off the page, each recipe is clearly labeled with logos for vegan or vegetarian so that vegetarian hosts can still feed their vegan friends. Salads, suppers, apps, desserts, breakfast, and barbecue--this is a complete crash course for vegan and vegetarian meal makers.&nbsp;&nbsp; Whether you are trying to lose weight, eat healthy, or simply connect with the earth and all her bounties, 1000 Vegan and Vegetarian Meals is here to guide you. Part of the 1000 Meals series that makes cooking thousands of recipes an easy and fun adventure.&nbsp;In the 1000 Meals series, discover a world of food. With so many unique and new recipes to try, you'll become the cook of your dreams. Whether you're looking for fresh meal ideas or wanting to gift a beautiful cookbook to the chef in your life, this series will cover your needs. Other titles in the series includes:1000 &nbsp;Mediterranean Meals

1000 Vegan and Vegetarian Meals: Everyday Recipes to Make Healthy Eating Easy (Volume 2) (1000 Meals, 2)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Cooking Methods

Conquer that blank page staring back at you! 301 Things to Draw is a guided sketchbook designed to get you drawing right away, so you spend less time pondering and more time unlocking your creativity. Whether you're a doodler, a budding artist, or a pro who is creatively blocked, let the 301 diverse prompts--from everyday objects to original concepts--help you get those creative juices flowing. And with so many prompts, you can turn your drawing into a daily practice that may even become a lifelong habit. Try your hand at drawing:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Maze</li> <li>Horns or Antlers</li> <li>Self Portrait</li> <li>Koi Pond</li> <li>Skyscraper</li> <li>Basket of Berries</li> <li>Train Tracks</li> </ul> With lots of space to draw, this journal has a minimal design that will allow your artwork to shine and the prompt text to recede into the background, making for an artist's keepsake. The layflat format facilitates your focus on your drawing. So, are you ready to open your mind, start drawing, and feel accomplished? This is just the beginning of something big! With so much of our lives and contact going digital, the Creative Keepsakes journals offer an intimate way to nurture your connection with yourself and the people around you. An entertaining way to get off your screen, these guided and free-form journals are great for writers and artists alike. Each journal offers content around a different theme, including silly prompts for a laugh, random yet thoughtful questions, inspiration for art and composition, interactive prompts to learn about your heritage, and blank interiors on high-quality paper stock to use as your creative canvas.&nbsp;Beautifully designed and full of mindful prompts, channel your inspiration as you put pen (or pencil, or marker, or crayon!) to paper to learn more about yourself, your talents, and the people you love.&nbsp; Also in this Series:&nbsp;3,001 Questions All About Me, 3,001 Would You Rather Questions, 3,001 This or That Questions, 301 Writing Ideas, Anti-Anxiety Journal, Complete the Drawing, Create a Poem, Create a Story, Create Comics: A Sketchbook, Design & Destroy, Forever Friends, Gratitude Journal, Inner Me, Inspired by Prayer, Internet Password Book, Mom & Me, My Family Story, My Father's Life, My Grandfather's Life, My Grandmother's Life, My Life Story, My Mother's Life, Our Love Story, Sermon Notes, Sketch - Large Black, Sketch - Large Kraft, Sketch - Medium Black, Sketch - Medium Kraft, This is Me, Write - Medium Black, Write - Medium Black

301 Things to Draw: Creative Prompts to Inspire Art (Volume 6) (Creative Keepsakes, 6)

Comics & Graphic Novels

How To Create Comics & Manga

Conquer that blank page staring back at you! 301 Writing Ideas is a guided journal designed to get you writing right away, so you spend less time pondering and more time expressing your true thoughts and feelings. Whether you want to journal your thoughts and feelings, improve your writing skills, or write a novel, let the 301 diverse questions inspire you to get your thoughts out of your head and onto the page. And with so many prompts, you can turn your writing into a daily practice that may even become a lifelong habit. <ul> <li>Describe a moment in time when you wished you could disappear.</li> <li>What was the last thing that made you cry?</li> <li>Do you feel fulfilled by your work? Why or why not?</li> <li>Write about a song that reminds you of a time from childhood.</li> </ul> With lots of space to write, this journal has a minimal design that will allow your prose to shine and the prompt text to recede into the background, making for a writer's keepsake. The layflat format facilitates your focus on your writing. So, are you ready to open your mind, start writing, and feel gratified? This is just the beginning of something big! With so much of our lives and contact going digital, the Creative Keepsakesjournals offer an intimate way to nurture your connection with yourself and the people around you. An entertaining way to get off your screen, these guided and free-form journals are great for writers and artists alike. Each journal offers content around a different theme, including silly prompts for a laugh, random yet thoughtful questions, inspiration for art and composition, interactive prompts to learn about your heritage, and blank interiors on high-quality paper stock to use as your creative canvas.&nbsp;Beautifully designed and full of mindful prompts, channel your inspiration as you put pen (or pencil, or marker, or crayon!) to paper to learn more about yourself, your talents, and the people you love.&nbsp; Also in this Series:&nbsp;3,001 Questions All About Me, 3,001 Would You Rather Questions, 3,001 This or That Questions, 301 Things to Draw, Anti-Anxiety Journal, Complete the Drawing, Create a Poem, Create a Story, Create Comics: A Sketchbook, Design & Destroy, Forever Friends, Gratitude Journal, Inner Me, Inspired by Prayer, Internet Password Book, Mom & Me, My Family Story, My Father's Life, My Grandfather's Life, My Grandmother's Life, My Life Story, My Mother's Life, Our Love Story, Sermon Notes, Sketch - Large Black, Sketch - Large Kraft, Sketch - Medium Black, Sketch - Medium Kraft, This is Me, Write - Medium Black, Write - Medium Black

301 Writing Ideas: Creative Prompts to Inspire Prose (Volume 2) (Creative Keepsakes, 2)

Self-Help

Creativity

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