Beirne, Bryan P. (comp.):
COLLECTING, PREPARING AND PRESERVING INSECTS
Entomology Division, Canada Dept. of Agriculture, [Ottawa], 1955.

A steady hand and an utter lack of sentiment are required when mounting dead insects on pins.

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Morand, Paul; Aaron Douglas (illus.):
BLACK MAGIC
Viking Press, New York, 1929.

Original wigga: an early-20th century French author, smitten by the exotic rhythms of African culture, goes native in Louisiana, the Caribbean, and the Dark Continent itself.

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National Hot Rod Association:
DRAG RULES 1972
National Hot Rod Association, North Hollywood, CA, [1972].

"Driver's seat must be located within the confines of the car's passenger area; not in engine compartment or trunk."

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Firpo, Patrick, et al.:
COPYART: THE FIRST COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE COPY MACHINE
Richard Marek Publishers, New York, 1978.

The future of visual culture, invented one dime at a time: "The machine's accidents merge with the artist's control to create un-predetermined art."

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Lvov-Anokhin, B.:
GALINA ULANOVA
Foreign Languages Publishing House, Moscow, 1956.

In dozens of gravure photos, a melancholy Russian danseuse explores the emotional territory beyond melodrama; text in English.

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Landau, Elaine:
RABIES
Lodestar Books, New York, 1993.

A colorful subject made accessible for young readers, by the author of several other introductory-level works ("Lyme Disease," "Chemical and Biological Warfare," etc.).

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