"The origins of Christmas lie in an Egyptian festival on 6 January, which spread to much of the Christian world as a celebration of the birth and/or baptism of Christ and known as the Epiphany or Theophany. The church at Rome did not adopt this festival but later instituted a celebration of the nativity of Christ on 25 December, which gradually supplanted its observance on 6 January in other churches, leaving this latter occasion as a commemoration...

"A primer on the currency alternative that's changing the world. Bitcoin can be a bit puzzling to the uninitiated. Ledger? Blockchain? Mining? These cryptocurrency concepts aren't going away, and there are tremendous opportunities for those with some know-how to get onboard with the crypto culture. Bitcoin For Dummies helps you get un-puzzled, learn the Bitcoin basics, and discover the possibilities in the new world of digital currencies. With this...

Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things covers 40 new educational and unique projects that anybody can successfully complete with simple household items. The book includes a list of necessary materials, detailed sketches, and step-by-step instructions for each gadget and gizmo.

"A deep dive into the newest Five Nights at Freddy's game is presented here in a giant paperback that will make the perfect addition to any fan's library. From the newest animatronics to the deepest maps and easter eggs, everything is laid out in awesomedetail that will deepen the knowledge of even the most enthusiastic player. A must-have for Freddy Fans!"--

"In Drawing Digital, artist and teacher Lisa Bardot, the expert behind @bardotbrush, introduces the art of digital drawing. Using your tablet and Procreate, or another favorite drawing app, you can leave behind your pencil and paper and make art anywhere and at any time." --

"Anatomy & Physiology for Nursing & Healthcare Students at a Glance provides a wonderful introduction to the topic and is geared specifically towards nursing students. This is also a useful reference guide for any healthcare professional looking for a quick refresher on the human body. With concise writing that provides an overview of anatomy and physiology for students, this text is aimed at helping students develop practical skills and deliver increasingly...

""Wounds" - What a broad term! The Original Roget's International Thesaurus gives all of the following terms for "wounds": trauma, injury, hurt, lesion, cut, incision, scratch, gash, puncture, stab, laceration, mutilation, abrasion, gangrene, necrosis, and more. If Roget were a healthcare provider looking at a wound for the first time, he would not stop with just a simple surface term. In a split second, he would send all that information to his mental...

"This guide will transform you from the dowdy office bore to the dynamic conversationalist that everyone wants to chat with. Not only will this information make people like you but it will also teach you the arts of flattery and persuasion without being a brown-noser! Not only does this guide explore what to say but it also teaches you how to act and think as well as the biggest no-no's when it comes to winning people over. In a world where conversations...

"Make your garden and home look and smell heavenly with this accessible gardening guide that explains how to grow fragrant flowers outdoors and bring natural scents indoors by creating floral arrangements, scented beauty products, and more"--

"One of the reasons tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons have grown in popularity since their inception is that they allow us to escape the mundane and magic-less realities of our daily lives; anyone, regardless of physical skill, mental acuity or charisma, can feel like an all-powerful adventurer."--Page [4] of cover.