handbooks, manuals, etc

"Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes."-- Publisher marketing.

A guide to tracking big and small animals over different types of terrain.

Contains advice on how to treat wilderness emergencies.

Presents a guide to fishing that looks at how to cast accurately, how to clean and cook your catch, how to tie different fishing knots, and more.

"This book is a handy, readable manual, which deals with the practical problems students face when writing their college admission essays"--Provided by publisher.

"An insider's college admissions guide that teaches students to identify and harness their unique passions, stand out from the crowd, and achieve their dreams . . . Through engaging, accessible, and empathetic prose, this book forms an inspirational roadmap for readers to uncover their true passions and leverage them to create applications that truly stand out from the crowd. It also features a variety of useful exercises and candid stories from many influential figures from diverse backgrounds and careers, which teach students to look beyond just getting into a 'good' college and focus more actively on identifying and attaining their long-range goals"--Provided by publisher.

Millions of players around the world have discovered the cozy fun of settling a new town in the Animal Crossing series. In this book, readers will find out everything they need to know to start exploring their own island communities in Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter.

A survival guide for exploring the wilderness. Describes basic preparation, camping basics, navigation with or without a compass, and skills for surviving dangerous situations.

Provides an overview of the development of DNA technologies, and discusses social, ethical, and political issues related to these technologies around the world. Also includes resources for studying DNA technology including a chronology of events and legislation, biographical sketches of related individuals, primary source documents, a list of key organizations to contact, a glossary of terms, and print and electronic resources.

Text and photographs present a handbook on camping focusing on how to pack a backpack, how to set up a tent in the snow, how to camp with a dog, and more.