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  What's the Number for 911? -...

  Leland Gregory III

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  America’s 911 system is supposed to be for emergencies only. But some people apparently didn’t get the memo, because the following are some of their responses when asked by dispatchers, “What’s your emergency?” 
    - “Yeah, I want to order a pizza.” 
    - “I’ve been standing all day and my feet hurt.” 
    - “I just swallowed a penny. Am I going to die?” 
    - “I want an officer to come out and take care of a low-flying aircraft.” 
    - “When does the Burger King open?” 
    New York Times best-selling author Leland H. Gregory III compiles some of the dumbest and occasionally profane (you’ve been warned) abuses of the 911 system ever recorded. Danielle Ferland and Andy Paris’ amusing narration will have listeners either howling with laughter or scratching their heads in disbelief. Possibly both.  Because this book is based on actual 911 calls, there are occasional profane words in the text. The author replaced these words with dashes, and they are bleeped in this recording.

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  Truck Nuts - The Fast Lane...

  Kent Sundling, Andre Smirnov

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  “Sundling and Smirnov talk complicated auto topics in an accessible, funny way that even truck novices can chuckle at and appreciate.” —Nikki Work, editor of The Fence Post 
   
  A #1 Automotive Buyers’ Guides Bestseller 
   
  So, truck nuts—your truck is your career, your office, your passion, your attitude. What is the best truck for you? Kent “Mr. Truck” Sundling from MrTruck.com and Andre Smirnov from The Fast Lane Trucks will explore that question and more in their book, Truck Nuts. Learn about small trucks, big trucks, diesel trucks, family trucks and vans, pickup trucks, and much more. 
   
  Truck Nuts takes on the challenge of breaking down all the ins and outs of trucks, including:How to match your truck to your trailerTop 3 MPG trucksUsed truck judgingGas or diesel engine?Understanding truck and trailer tiresTruck safetyGoing off the beaten pathThe future of pickup trucksOil change myths 
   
  “A fun, in-depth read about the pick-up truck industry. Kent & Andre have an undeniable passion for the truck industry and it is clear in their work. They get to experience the behind-the-scenes testing of trucks to help educate us on our truck buying decision. If you’re even a little nuts about trucks, you’ll enjoy and certainly learn more with this unique book!” —Ben Janssen, sales director of Cimarron Trailers, truck owner & enthusiast 
   
  “Kent’s writing style is way more than entertaining, it is information you can’t get from anywhere else. This guy knows more about trucks than anyone I know. If you own a truck, or want to, this is required reading.” —Dave Mattern, HorseTrailerWorld.com, WorkingTruckWorld.com

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  Van Dyck and artworks

  Natalia Gritsai

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  From the time he set up his first studio at the tender age of sixteen, Sir Anthony Van Dyck (1599-1641) was a legend in the art world. Rubens, whom he studied with as a child, said that he was his most talented pupil, and he went on to spectacularly fulfill this promise with a career as a celebrated court painter in England and Spain. Historians, scholars, and art lovers alike continue to recognize the sophistication and timeless beauty of his works. In this fascinating compendium of Van Dyck’s decades-long career, Natalia Gritsai highlights the best of the artist’s many masterpieces.

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  The Book of Times - From Seconds...

  Lesley Alderman

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  “Clever and entertaining . . . contains everything you’d want to know about the ticking away of seconds, minutes, hours, days, years, decades and centuries.” —Time.com 
   
  Our relationship to time is complex and paradoxical: Time stands still. Time also flies. Tomorrow is another day. Yet there’s no time like the present. We want to do more in less time, but wish we could slow the clock. And despite all our time-saving devices—smart phones, AI, high-speed trains—Americans feel that they have less leisure time than ever. 
   
  In an era when our time feels fractured and imperiled, The Book of Times encourages readers to ponder time used and time spent. How long does it take to find a new mate, digest a hamburger, or compose a symphony? How much time do we spend daydreaming, texting, and getting ready for work? The book challenges our beliefs and urges us to consider how, and why, some things get faster, some things slow down, and some things never change (the need for seven to eight hours of sleep). 
   
  Packed with compelling charts, lists, and quizzes, as well as new and intriguing research, The Book of Times is an addictive, browsable, and provocative look at the idea of time from every direction. 
   
  “Alderman’s greatest achievement is the continual delivery of quirky knowledge that our collective curiosities crave.” —Forbes 
   
  “Fascinated by how we spend—and waste—our most precious commodity, journalist Lesley Alderman gathered the sometimes-surprising stats for her debut, The Book of Times.” —People 
   
  “A fascinating foray into familiar terrain and a revealing look at how we really spend our lives.” —Mental Floss

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  Microgreens - A Guide to Growing...

  Eric Franks, Jasmine Richardson

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  Perk up your garden, your cooking, and your health with this “comprehensive look at microgreens”—from arugula to Tokyo Bekana—includes recipes (City Bitty Farm). Dubbed a culinary buzzword by National Public Radio, microgreens—vegetables harvested soon after sprouting—have become one of the hottest food trends. With simple instruction, Microgreens teaches how to plant, grow, and harvest microgreens from one’s own garden. The small amount of space needed to grow microgreens—a porch, patio, deck, or balcony will do—allows anyone to easily incorporate them into their daily meals, and the greens’ nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet. Includes the microgreens: amaranth, arugula, basil, beet, broccoli, celery, chard, cilantro, cress, endive, mustard, pac choi, pea, purple cabbage, radish, and Tokyo Bekana.

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  The Art and Craft of Coffee - An...

  Kevin Sinnott

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  “Sinnott’s guide to primo coffee enables readers to fill their cups to the rim . . . with greatness . . . [It] will result in a better cup of joe.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) 
   
  There is no other beverage that gives you a better way to travel the world than coffee. You can literally taste the volcanic lava from Sumatra, smell the spice fields of India, and lift your spirits to the Colombian mountaintops in your morning cup of joe. The Art and Craft of Coffee shows you how to get the most out of your coffee, from fresh-roasted bean to hand-crafted brew. 
   
  In The Art and Craft of Coffee, Kevin Sinnott, the coffee world’s most ardent consumer advocate, educates, inspires, and caffeinates you. 
   
  Inside you will find:How green coffee beans are farmed and harvestedInsight into single-origin coffee beans and worldwide coffee harvestsA photo guide to roasting your own coffee at homeHow to choose the best grinder for your beansA complete, visual manual for 9 coffee brewing styles, including French press, vacuum, Chemex, auto-drip, Turkish ibrik, and espressoDelicious recipes for dozens of coffee and espresso beverages 
   
  “In the decades that Kevin Sinnott has spent meeting with and interviewing hundreds of coffee professionals, rather than crossing over to the dark side and becoming one himself, he has taken what he has learned and translated it from coffee geek-speak into English. Why? For the sole purpose of allowing you to better enjoy your coffee. In short, if you like coffee, you will love this book.” —Oren Bloostein, proprietor of Oren’s Daily Roast

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