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"Food and words--we rely on both to sustain our daily lives. We begin each morning hungry for nourishment and conversation, and our happiest moments and fondest memories are often filled with ample servings of both. Food historian Judith Tschann celebrates this glorious intersection of linguistic and culinary affinities with Romaine Wasn't Build in a Day, a decadent romp through the history of food words"--
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"Everything you ever wanted to know about culinary terms that the foodie is afraid to ask: Based on Brette Warshaw's eponymous newsletter, What's the Difference? Is an essential guide that explores all of the differences between kitchen essentials and cooking terms that even non-foodies are too embarrassed to ask about"--
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"An enlightening linguistic journey through a thousand years of feminist language - and what we can learn from the vivid vocabulary that English once had for women's bodies, experiences, and sexuality. So many of the words that we use to chronicle women's lives feel awkward or alien. Medical terms are scrupulously accurate but antiseptic. Slang and obscenities have shock value, yet they perpetuate taboos. Where are the plain, honest words for women's...
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Henderson and Dorsey show you the easiest way to remember unfamiliar, tongue-twisting words in the medical field. They break down the words you'll encounter in your medical terminology course, and help you master definitions, pronunciations, and applications across all medical fields. --
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The purpose of medical vocabulary -- Medical word parts -- Pronunciation, spelling, and much more -- Body positions, systems, and structures -- Skin, bones, and muscles -- Lungs, heart, blood, and lymph -- The digestive system -- Urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems -- Brain, nervous system, and sense organs -- Regulation and communication -- Locomotion -- Circulation and breathing -- Metabolism and elimination -- Reproduction -- Immunity...
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The fast and easy way to explore a medical transcription career. Flexibility is one of the most enticing aspects of a career in medical transcription. Perfect for in the office, at home, or on vacation, medical transcriptionists can often create lifestyle-appropriate schedules. The transcription field also appeals as a part-time, post-retirement income source for ex-healthcare-industry workers. If you're interested in a career in this growing field,...
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"Leading architect Reinier de Graaf De Graaf punctures the myths behind the debates on what contemporary architecture is, with wit and devastating honesty. Architecture, it seems, has become too important to leave to architects. No longer does it suffice to judge a building solely by its appearance, it must be measured, and certified. When architects talk about "Excellence," "Sustainability," "Well-being," "Liveability," "Placemaking," "Creativity,"...
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"Throw a frozen rope! Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America's favorite pastime."--
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"Throw a Hail Mary! Pass the pigskin! Catch a pick six! This book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the football field. Explore the origins of these words and phrases - from 'touchdown' to 'red zone' - and discover how college and pro players use them on the gridiron. "--Back cover.
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"Hit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Learn the lingo of b-ball in Basketball Talk. Explore the origin of these words and phrases - from dropping dimes to sixth man - and discover how collegiate and pro ballers use them on the court." --Provided by publisher
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"Put on your bucket, pick up your twig, and put the biscuit in the basket! Learn the lingo of the coolest game on earth in Hockey Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents the secret language of hockey players. Explore the origin of these words and phrases-from five-hole to face wash-and discover how collegiate and NHL players use them on and off the ice. With action-packed photos and rapid-fire text, hockey fans will...
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How do you sum up world politics in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From activist to wealth, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and beautiful illustration, providing a thoughtful, unbiased introduction to key political terms and ideas to help the young (and not so young) get to grips with the subject. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell. Along with some expected...