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Nathan Englander: IMG Big Think

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Tonight is the first event for the new book, and I've spent most of the afternoon at home with curlers in my hair and cucumber circles on the eyes... Continue »
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    What We Talk About When We Talk about Anne Frank: Stories

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Did Monkeys Invent the Monkey Wrench

by Vance Staten

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Is the Swiss Army Knife really Swiss? What feats of imagination went into inventing the Vise-Grip, the reciprocating saw, the Weed Eater? In this charming romp through hardware stores and lore, Vince Staten uncovers the secret history of the things that hold a house together--and hold many people in thrall. Illustrations.
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ISBN:
9780684832746
Author:
Staten, Vince
Author:
Staten, Vance
Author:
Staten, Vince
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster
Subject:
General
Subject:
Commerce
Subject:
Hardware
Subject:
General Reference
Subject:
Reference - General
Subject:
Reference
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Publication Date:
19970631
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
8.44 x 5.5 in 11.2 oz
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