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The Amber Room: A NovelThe Amber Room is one of the greatest treasures ever made by man: an entire room forged of exquisite amber, from its four massive walls to its finely crafted furniture. But it is also the subject of one of history’s most intriguing mysteries. Originally commissioned in 1701 by Frederick I of Prussia, the Room was later perfected Tsarskoe... | | Painting Do-It-Yourself For DummiesPainting your home yourself can be faster, more affordable and even easier than hiring professionals—but only if you get it right the first time. Painting Do-It-Yourself For Dummies, helps you do just that with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures for giving your, floors, walls, and ceilings the extreme makeover of your dreams.... | | Art and Science of Dumpster Diving"Dumpster diving" is an unfortunate term for a noble pursuit: reclaiming and reusing perfectly good things that are being thrown away by wasteful or lazy people. It is also a political act highly frowned upon in materialistic societies because it removes one from obligate consumerism. And John Hoffman has written the ultimate guide... |
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Secure Messaging with Microsoft Exchange Server 2000Computer security was once thought to be the exclusive province of somber men in dark suits and nerdy, whey-faced hackers. While both of these archetypes are still well-represented in the computing industry, the last two years have witnessed an explosive growth in the number of organizations that are seeking to boost the... | | Google SketchUp: The Missing ManualIf you want to learn to create 3-D models using Google SketchUp, this Missing Manual is the ideal place to start. Filled with step-by-step tutorials, this entertaining, reader-friendly guide will have you creating detailed 3-D objects, including building plans, furniture, landscaping plans--even characters for computer games--in no time.
... | | eBay Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips and Tools, First EditionWhether you're a newcomer or longtime user, eBay Hacks will teach you to become efficient as both a buyer and seller. You'll find a wide range of topics, from monitoring the bidding process, getting refunds, and fixing photos so that sale items look their best, to in-depth tips for running a business on eBay and... |
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Agora: Ancient Greek and Roman Humour
Ancient Greece and Rome aren't usually remembered for their sense of humour. However, in reality the ancient Greeks and Romans often refused to take themselves seriously. Strange and outlandish activities abounded - including somebody accidentally exposing himself while dancing sideways at his wedding (those wearing bed sheets didn't... | | A Practical Guide to the Wiring RegulationsThe Third Edition has been updated to take account of the 2001 amendments to the Wiring Regulations, including revisions on:
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