Books with author Barbara Ann Kipfer

The Wish List is a quirky little gift book that sounds an irresistible call to get out there and start living. In the same chunky format as the authorfs bestselling 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, The Wish List presents a compulsively readable list of unexpected goals. There are wishes large--retrace Odysseus' route around the Mediterranean--and wishes small--find a genuine arrowhead. There are artistic wishes--write a sonnet. Athletic wishes--learn to box. Practical wishes--master the rudiments of plumbing. Whimsical wishes--become a taster at Ben & Jerry's. And fantasy wishes--live in a Venetian palazzo. The Wish List is meant to plant seeds, jog us out of complacency, and articulate unspoken desires.63,000 copies in print.

The Archaeologist’s Fieldwork Companion is the only current one-volume collection of the practical information and material needed by archaeologists doing fieldwork. Designed as a literal companion to fieldwork: a concise informational toolkit to be carried into the field Provides lists and checklists, planning help, recording and measurement charts and tables, analysis and classification guides, information on drafting and artifact drawing, abbreviations, sample forms, and legislation concerning archaeological fieldwork Offers additional information for processing research, such as a guide to research publication and an extensive bibliography for further resources An invaluable aid not only to students undertaking fieldwork for the first time, but also to seasoned archaeologists

The Wish List is a quirky little gift book that sounds an irresistible call to get out there and start living. In the same chunky format as the authorfs bestselling 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, The Wish List presents a compulsively readable list of unexpected goals. There are wishes large--retrace Odysseus' route around the Mediterranean--and wishes small--find a genuine arrowhead. There are artistic wishes--write a sonnet. Athletic wishes--learn to box. Practical wishes--master the rudiments of plumbing. Whimsical wishes--become a taster at Ben & Jerry's. And fantasy wishes--live in a Venetian palazzo. The Wish List is meant to plant seeds, jog us out of complacency, and articulate unspoken desires.63,000 copies in print.

From the author of the million-copy bestseller 14,000 Things to be Happy About comes an equally comprehensive jolt of happiness for parents everywhere. Things for Kids to Do is an endless source of fresh ideas and creative inspiration to help the legions of less-than-fresh parents. With its thousands of imaginative, playful, resourceful, sometimes silly, and sometimes serious thoughts, suggestions, activities and mind-provoking queries, this book never lacks an answer for a child’s pitiful plea for something to do. And unlike previous kids’ activity books, each and every entry is simple and provocative, and few require parental supervision or instruction. Nearly all of the entries should be of equal interest to boys and girls, and they will appeal to a wide range of age groups as well. It’s truly a parent’s best answer to the inevitable cry of, “I don’t have anything to do!”

Wall Art Made Easy: Ready to Frame Vintage John R. Neill Illustrations Vol 3 features thirty beautiful illustrations by John Rea Neill (1877-1943) an American magazine and children’s book illustrator.Included in this third volume are full color illustrations from Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz and The Lost Princess of Oz, both written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1908 and 1917 respectively.Recapture two of the books that followed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz through their illustrations. Meet Dorothy again together with lots of old familiar faces and new friends as they embark on further adventures in the Land of Oz. Any one of these images would surely grace the walls of any child’s bedroom, and when framed make the ideal gift too.Each image can be easily removed from the book by cutting along the line shown on the page.Easily transform your home décor using Wall Art Made Easy: Ready to Frame Vintage John R. Neill Illustrations Vol 3, the far cheaper alternative to buying expensive prints!

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus enables users to learn and make sense of words in a way no other thesaurus does, with: •17,000 main words, alphabetically listed, with parts of speech and concise definitions, for convenient, at-a-glance decision making.•450,000 synonyms, more than any other thesaurus•A versatile, thorough compilation of words and phrases - from slang to common usage - to the most erudite of word choices.•Hundreds of recently coined and common Americanisms•A unique Concept Index to find words with only one concept in mind, rather than a specific word. This process of linking words together mirrors the way we actually think.With its innovative Concept Index, this thesaurus enhances the traditional function of thesauri; the simple replacement of one word with another. The Concept Index enriches users' understanding of meaning and usage by grouping together main entry words that share a similar idea or property - achieving broad connections of language between such categories as: ACTIONS, CAUSES, LIFE FORMS, QUALITIES, SENSES, etc.The essential reference for the 21st century, this is the most up-to-the-minute thesaurus of American English today. students, professionals and general users will love its easy-to-use dictionary format and will find its reliable, accurate word choices indispensable.

Combining scholarly authority with a new awareness of today's communication demands, Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus is the simple, reliable way to find the perfect word for your needs. It features as easy-to-use dictionary format plus a revolutionary concept index that arranges words by idea, thus enhancing the user's process of association, and leading scores of additional selections. The inclusion of a wide spectrum of words and phrases with each entry -- from sophisticated choices to completely new vocabulary in the language -- brings the user an exceptional number of alternatives to fit any variation of style and tone. Created by a leading expert in linguists and lexicography with today's communication needs in mind. More word choices than any other thesaurus -- Over 1 million words! Concise definitions for each main entry. A revolutionary concept index -- arranged by idea, it mirrors the way we actually think! No obsolete terms -- all synonyms reflect modern usage.

A simple, reliable, easy-to-use thesaurus is arranged alphabetically for easy access, includes a unique system of association that enhances the user's process of association and leading scores of additional selections, and features more than 500,000 synonyms and antonyms, as well as hundreds of recently coined and common slang terms. Simultaneous. 10,000 first printing.

Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus enables users to learn and make sense of words in a way no other thesaurus does, with: •17,000 main words, alphabetically listed, with parts of speech and concise definitions, for convenient, at-a-glance decision making.•450,000 synonyms, more than any other thesaurusA versatile, thorough compilation of words and phrases - from slang to common usage - to the most erudite of word choices.•Hundreds of recently coined and common Americanisms•A unique Concept Index to find words with only one concept in mind, rather than a specific word. This process of linking words together mirrors the way we actually think.With its innovative Concept Index, this thesaurus enhances the traditional function of thesauri; the simple replacement of one word with another. The Concept Index enriches users' understanding of meaning and usage by grouping together main entry words that share a similar idea or property - achieving broad connections of language between such categories as: ACTIONS, CAUSES, LIFE FORMS, QUALITIES, SENSES, etc.The essential reference for the 21st century, this is the most up-to-the-minute thesaurus of American English today. students, professionals and general users will love its easy-to-use dictionary format and will find its reliable, accurate word choices indispensable.

Wall Art Made Easy: Ready to Frame Vintage John R. Neill Illustrations Vol 2 features thirty beautiful illustrations by John Rea Neill (1877-1943) an American magazine and children’s book illustrator.Included in this second volume are full color illustrations from The Patchwork Girl of Oz and Glinda of Oz, both written by L. Frank Baum and published in 1913 and 1920 respectively.Recapture two of the books that followed The Wonderful Wizard of Oz through their illustrations. Meet Dorothy again together with lots of old familiar faces and new friends as they embark on further adventures in the Land of Oz. Any one of these images would surely grace the walls of any child’s bedroom, and when framed make the ideal gift too.Each image can be easily removed from the book by cutting along the line shown on the page.Easily transform your home décor using Wall Art Made Easy: Ready to Frame Vintage John R. Neill Illustrations Vol 2, the far cheaper alternative to buying expensive prints!