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ID:
001008
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Publication |
USA, Perennial (HarperCollins), 2004.
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384pGreen Spine
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Series |
Don't Know Much About
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Summary/Abstract |
The author takes us on a fascinating, breathtaking and hilarious grand tour of the planet Earth.
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The world is a pear
What's so bad about the badlands?
If people were dolphins, the planet would be called Ocean
Elephants in the Alps
Paradise lost? Geography, weather and the environment
Lost in Space?
What the hell is a hoosier? Names and nicknames of the 50 American States
Table of comparative measures
The nations of the world
Bibliography
Index
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Standard Number |
780380703790 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
004354 | 910.76/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
011976
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Publication |
New York, HarperCollins Publishers, 2009.
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212pBlack Spine
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Series |
Don't Know Much About
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Summary/Abstract |
A treasure trove of knowledge and intriguing information about the world's great books and authors.
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Standard Number |
9780061719806 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
I00269 | 802/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
004586
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Publication |
USA, HarperCollins Publishers, 2006.
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Description |
545 PPink Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
In his irreverent a question-and-answer style, Davis introduces and explains the great myths of the world, as well as the works of literature that have made them famous. Also shows why the ancient tales of gods and heroes continue to speak to us today, in our movies, art, language, and music.
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Contents |
All men have need of the Gods
Gift of the Nile
By the rivers of Babylon
The Greek miracle
An age of Axes, an age of Swords
Bridge to the East
The radiance of a thousand Suns
Everywhere under Heaven
Ancient people, new worlds
Out of Africa
Sacred Hoops
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
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Standard Number |
0060932570 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
005035 | 201.3/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
001009
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Publication |
USA, HarperCollins Publishers, 2001.
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Description |
47pWhite Spine
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Series |
Don't Know Much About
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Summary/Abstract |
Discover the secrets of outer space, and answers the questions about the sun, the planets that revolve around it, and how space will be an important part of our future.
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Standard Number |
0064462307 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
000405 | 523/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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