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Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase
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Hardcover First Edition Used-Good in Fair jacket FIRST EDITION hardcover; Good Condition. Dust jacket has minor shelf wear-small tear at top front and slight curling at top
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FORMER LIBRARY. Usual markings. Normal wear.
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May contain some marks or highlighting.. Acceptable dust jacket. Book bent and Dampstained.
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Dust jacket in good condition. Noticeably read/ used. Clean & intact. Average wear to cover, pages and/or spine. We ship from Dallas within 1 business day and we LOVE our
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This book shows minor wear and is in very good condition. Blue Cloud Books ??? Hot deals from the land of the sun.
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Nearly brand new book that shows only slight signs of wear. Free State Books. Never settle for less.
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Purchasing this book supports the King County Library System Foundation. Thriftbooks and KCLSF have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Book has
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Overview
History buffs, science students, lovers of popular culture, and natural-born detectives will plunge right into this ultimate guide for curious minds. It’s absolutely fascinating, with background on the origins of more than 300 modern phenomena, objects, sayings, stories, and superstitions that most people take for granted. Complete with humorous illustrations and easy-to-navigate chapters, the eye-opening explanations and amazing anecdotes reveal the truth behind the birth and brilliance of the brown paper bag; the 4,000-year history of toothpaste and its torrid past; and the reasons for the staying power of popular puzzles from Rubik’s Cube to sudoku. Find out why we have Nature to thank for Velcro, Valium, and the