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Handy Accounting The Handy Accounting Answer Book
by Amber K Gray

Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596751
$29.95
Handy African American The Handy African American History Answer Book
by Jessie Carney Smith, Ph.D.

A Celebration of Accomplishments Walking you through a rich but often overlooked part of American history, this compendium addresses the... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594528
$44.95
Handy American Government The Handy American Government Answer Book: How Washington, Politics and Elections Work
by Gina Misiroglu

The stakes have never been higher: national security, civil liberties, the economy, the future of the republic. Yet few outside Washington really... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596393
$29.95
Handy American History The Handy American History Answer Book
by David L Hudson, Jr.

The Making of an Indivisible Nation Native Americans, the English colonies, slavery, the American Revolution, the Declaration of... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594719
$44.95
Handy Anatomy 2e The Handy Anatomy Answer Book, Second Edition
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

Uncover the wonders of human body. We all have one: the human body. But do we really know all of its parts and how they work? The Handy Anatomy... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595426
$29.95
Handy Answer Book for Kids 2 The Handy Answer Book for Kids (and Parents), Second Edition
by Gina Misiroglu

Kids ask the darndest things . . . and here are the answers---all in one helpful book! Anyone who has ever been a kid, raised a kid, or spent... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578592197
$34.95
Handy Armed Forces The Handy Armed Forces Answer Book: Your Guide to the Whats and Whys of the U.S. Military
by Richard Estep

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force. The story of the United States military and its branches is the story of America itself.... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578597437
$24.95
Handy Art History The Handy Art History Answer Book
by Madelynn Dickerson

Art of Discovery Warhol, Michelangelo, and da Vinci. Picasso, Monet, and Rembrandt. What were they thinking when they created their... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594177
$44.95
Handy Astronomy 3e The Handy Astronomy Answer Book, Third Edition
by Charles Liu, PhD

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Night Sky We look to the heavens and wonder in awe. Shooting stars, constellations, planets, galaxies,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594191
$44.95
Handy Bible The Handy Bible Answer Book
by Jennifer R Prince

The Bible is a beloved text owned by most Americans. It’s on most everyone’s reading list, but it’s not always read as often as many would hope. It... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594788
$26.95
Handy Biology 2e The Handy Biology Answer Book, Second Edition
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

Gene therapy. Forensic DNA profiling. Biochemistry. Biotechnology. Cloning. Stem Cells. Super Bugs. Genetically modified food. Botany. Zoology. Sex.... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594900
$49.95
Handy Boston The Handy Boston Answer Book
by Samuel Willard Crompton

Whether it's called Beantown, The Olde Towne, Titletown, The Cradle of Liberty, The Athens of America, The Puritan City, The City on a Hill, or any of... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595938
$29.95
Handy California The Handy California Answer Book
by Kevin S Hile

California is the country's most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It's known for its beaches, its redwood... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595914
$49.95
Handy Chemistry The Handy Chemistry Answer Book
by Ian C Stewart and Justin P Lomont

Don't Be Mixed Up about Chemistry! Simplify the complex chemical reactions that take place everywhere in our lives with The Handy... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578593743
$44.95
Handy Christianity The Handy Christianity Answer Book
by Stephen A Werner, Ph.D.

Christianity is the world’s biggest religion, with two billion followers covering nearly one third of the world’s population. It has a profound impact... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596867
$29.95
Handy Civics The Handy Civics Answer Book: How to be a Good Citizen
NEW by David L Hudson, Jr.

Citizenship Unleashed: Nurturing Democracy and Strengthening America! Delve into the essence of citizenship and the part we play in the functioning... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578598113
Published 2024
$29.95
Handy Civil War The Handy Civil War Answer Book
by Samuel Willard Crompton

The nation’s highest-casualty, bloodiest-war is still discussed, acted out, and politically relevant today. Beginning with the economic, political,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594764
$49.95
Handy Communication The Handy Communication Answer Book
by Lauren Sergy

Messages, Connections, and Communication Writing. Listening. Negotiating. Reporting. Networking. Public Speaking. Whether it’s for a... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595877
$44.95
Handy Diabetes The Handy Diabetes Answer Book
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

A practical, accessible, and informative guide to a widespread affliction. Recent research advances. The latest in blood sugar monitoring.... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595976
$29.95
Handy Dino 2 The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book, Second Edition
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

This fun-filled fact-book provides a wealth of information on the lives and habits of these astonishing creatures. From Tyrannosaurs to Stegosaurs,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578592180
$42.95
Handy Engineering The Handy Engineering Answer Book
by DeLean Tolbert Smith, Ph.D., Aishwary Pawar, Nicole P Pitterson, Ph.D. and Debra-Ann C Butler, Ph.D.

A handy resource on the fundamental facts about engineering for both engineers and non-engineers alike, whether you are exploring engineering for... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578597703
$29.95
Handy English Grammar The Handy English Grammar Answer Book
by Christine A Hult, Ph.D.

Proper Grammar and Effective English Usage Made Easy Do you wonder where to place the comma or when to use a semicolon? Have you ever written... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595204
$49.95
Handy Forensic Science The Handy Forensic Science Answer Book: Reading Clues at the Crime Scene, Crime Lab, and in Court
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

Blood, ballistics, and bodies. Fibers, fingerprints, and facial reconstruction. Forensic science, criminal investigations, the art of uncovering and... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596218
$49.95
Handy Geography 3e The Handy Geography Answer Book, Third Edition
by Paul A Tucci

Your smart phone is great for finding your destination. Yet, it doesn't explain how the roads we travel, the towns we visit and borders we cross came... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595761
$49.95
Handy Geology Answer Book The Handy Geology Answer Book
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

These award-winning science writers answer such puzzlers as: What is the theory of continental drift? What are polarity reversals? They deliver... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578591565
$39.95
Handy History 4e The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age
by Stephen A Werner, Ph.D.

From the Origin of Humans to Today … All in One Volume! Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596805
$29.95
Handy Hockey The Handy Hockey Answer Book
by Stan Fischler

The Hockey Maven shares his hockey knowledge and NHL insights Stick handlers without helmets rushing goaltenders without masks on rinks... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595136
$39.95
Handy Investing The Handy Investing Answer Book
by Paul A Tucci

Buying low, selling high, building a nest egg, and everything to build a prosperous financial life. Whether you are a novice or budding expert,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594863
$39.95
Handy Islam The Handy Islam Answer Book
by John Renard, PhD

Peace, Understanding, Faith and Prayer. Reconciling the compassion, caring, and calls for peace from mainstream Muslim leaders with the... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595105
$49.95
Handy Law Answer Book The Handy Law Answer Book
by David L Hudson, Jr.

A legal primer answering hundreds of questions related to the history and practice of law in the United States . . . Combining practical... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578592173
$29.95
Handy Literature The Handy Literature Answer Book: An Engaging Guide to Unraveling Symbols, Signs and Meanings in Great Works
by Daniel S Burt, Ph.D. and Deborah G Felder

From the epic of Gilgamesh to Aristotle and Cicero, and from Shakespeare and the King James Bible to Wuthering Heights, War and Peace, The Adventures... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596355
$29.95
Handy Math 2e The Handy Math Answer Book, Second Edition
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

What's the formula for changing intimidation to exhilaration? When it comes to math, it's The Handy Math Answer Book! In an engaging, easy-to-follow,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578593736
$42.95
Handy Military History The Handy Military History Answer Book
by Samuel Willard Crompton

Clashes, Carnage, and Courage War, warriors, and weapons. Politics, power, and persuasion. Fighting between tribes, clans, groups, and... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595099
$54.95
Handy Mythology The Handy Mythology Answer Book
by David Leeming, Ph.D.

Epic Tales and Classic Heroes. Vainglorious gods and irresistible seductresses. Beastly beasts and brutal warriors. Stories centuries in the... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594757
$49.95
Handy New York City The Handy New York City Answer Book
by Chris Barsanti

New York, New York. The largest city in the United States. The self-proclaimed capital of the world. The city of Wall Street and commerce. The city of... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595860
$29.95
Handy Nutrition The Handy Nutrition Answer Book
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

Food, Nutrition, Diet, and Health Essential Vitamins and Minerals! Gluten Free! All Natural! Locally Grown! Fat Free! Food... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578594849
$49.95
Handy Ocean Answer Book The Handy Ocean Answer Book
by Patricia Barnes-Svarney and Thomas E Svarney

Long before there were fast food restaurants, the oceans helped sustain human life. Covering 70 percent of the surface area of our globe, the oceans... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578590636
$42.95
Handy Personal Finance The Handy Personal Finance Answer Book
by Paul A Tucci

An up-to-date financial reference book for everyone . . . Combining the most current data with a user-friendly format, this timely... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578593224
$39.95
Handy Philosophy The Handy Philosophy Answer Book
by Dr. Naomi Zack, PhD

Combining a basic history of philosophical thought with the often quirky personal stories of famous philosophers, this comprehensive introduction to... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578592265
$42.95
Handy Physics 3e The Handy Physics Answer Book, Third Edition
by Charles Liu, PhD

An informative, accessible, easy-to-use guide to physics, covering the fundamental concepts and amazing discoveries that govern our... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596959
$29.95
Handy Presidents 2e The Handy Presidents Answer Book Second Edition
by David L Hudson, Jr.

A complete look at every Presidents' who, what, when, where, why, and, how . . . Offering an engaging overview of the U.S.... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578593170
$42.95
Handy Psychology 2e The Handy Psychology Answer Book, Second Edition
by Lisa J Cohen, PhD

A practical, accessible, and engaging guide to the world of psychology. Not long ago, famous psychologists such as Freud, Jung, Adler,... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595082
$54.95
Handy Quantum Physics The Handy Quantum Physics Answer Book
NEW by Charles Liu, PhD

How can something be in two places at once—or connected across time and space? How can a cat be alive and dead at the same time? Quantum physics... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578598052
Published 2024
$29.95
Handy Religion 2e The Handy Religion Answer Book, Second Edition
by John Renard, PhD

A question-and-answer guide to the prominent religions of the world... The spiritual world we live in today is a diverse and... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578593798
$44.95
Handy Science 5e The Handy Science Answer Book, Fifth Edition
by The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, James Bobick and Naomi Balaban

Science is everywhere, and it affects everything! DNA and CRISPR. Artificial sweeteners. Sea level changes caused by melting glaciers. Gravitational... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596911
$32.95
Handy State The Handy State-by-State Answer Book
by Samuel Willard Crompton

Red State. Blue state. Rust belt. Sun belt. East coast. West Coast. The Great Plains and Rocky Mountains. The United States of America is a diverse... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595655
$54.95
Handy Supreme Court 2e The Handy Supreme Court Answer Book: The History and Issues Explained
NEW by David L Hudson, Jr.

High Court History and Issues Explained! How has the U.S. Supreme Court justices’ thinking on gun rights, abortion, free speech, freedom... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578597826
Published 2023
$32.95
Handy Technology The Handy Technology Answer Book
by Naomi Balaban and James Bobick

Exploring technology and the making of the modern world. Technology pervades our daily lives and modern society, and not just when it comes to... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595631
$54.95
Handy Texas The Handy Texas Answer Book
by James L Haley

Texas is big in geography, population, and history. It’s the country's second largest state by size and population. It has a unique and varied... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596348
$44.95
Handy Weather 2 The Handy Weather Answer Book, Second Edition
by Kevin S Hile

An invaluable primer on all things related to weather Fully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578592210
$39.95
Handy Western Philosophy The Handy Western Philosophy Answer Book: The Ancient Greek Influence on Modern Understanding
by Ed D'Angelo, Ph.D.

Difficult philosophy made easy. The universe and our place in it, the meaning of life, the nature of justice and the good society, and the powers... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578595563
$24.95
Handy Wisconsin The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book
by Terri Schlichenmeyer and Mark Meier

Whether attracted by the bucolic countryside’s lakes, streams, and vacation retreats; the vibrant arts community of Milwaukee; the raucous political... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578596614
$29.95
Handy World War II The Handy World War II Answer Book
NEW by Richard Estep

The biggest and deadliest war. Over 50 countries involved. More than 100 million people mobilized. A death toll between 50 to 85 million—half of... Read More »

ISBN: 9781578598106
Published 2024
$29.95
Handy Religion 2e
ISBN: 9781578593798
$44.95

Religious Holidays Quiz:

Does the beginning of the Muslim year have any particular significance?

  • During the first ten days of the month of Muharram, Muslims reflect on a variety of spiritual themes.
  • During Muhammad's time the community observed a one-day fast on the 10th of the month ('Ashura, pronounced aaSHOOrah).
  • In more traditional Shi'a villages, people still gather to reenact the events in a "passion play" called the Ta'ziya (pronounced ta'ZEEyah).

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