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  A Victorian Guide to Healthy Living

  Thomas Allinson

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  The Victorian Dr. Thomas Allinson founded the famous Allinson bread firm in 1892 and wrote five volumes of medical essays outlining his beliefs that food was an important factor in health. His sage advice was an anathema to his Victorian peers and he was struck off in an age where medicines were made of mercury and arsenic. His outrageous beliefs included exercise being good for health, the need for a work-life balance for better efficiency and health, avoiding tea and coffee in the evening to promote better sleep and obesity being caused by eating too much.  These misguided beliefs are so relevant to todays market and written in a wonderfully anachronistic but accessible manner. Best-selling author and food and health expert Anna Selby has edited his five books into one volume, incorporating chapters such as vegetarianism, exercise and the work-life balance, as well as a chapter containing some of his quirkier beliefs.

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  Ready for Anything - Preparing...

  Kathi Lipp

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  There are those who've prepared, and those who wish they had. Let Ready for Anything be your go-to guide for facing any unexpected crisis with confidence. 
  Bad stuff happens all the time--big stuff like hurricanes, wildfires, or national emergencies, and smaller-scale yet no less devastating disasters like a sudden health scare, job loss, or a computer crash. But this doesn't mean we have to live in constant fear. 
  Whether you’re in the midst of difficulty right now or being proactive rather than reactive, Ready for Anything gives finite simple steps for preparing your mind, your heart, and your home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God's strength and plan rather than giving in to our fear and anxiety. Her step-by-step plan is easy to implement and will help any Christian be a better steward of their resources, as well as the neighbor who helps in a crisis rather than needing help themselves. 
  For anyone who falls somewhere between "I'll just trust God" and stocking a ten-year supply of canned pinto beans in the pantry, Ready for Anything will show you:How to prep your pantry for two weeks of meals, plus recipes available in the audiobook companion PDF downloadEssential tips for creating an emergency kit and stocking your suppliesPractical strategies for taking stock of your financials and building an emergency fundHow to mentally, emotionally, and spiritually prepare and parent your kids in any crisisHow to create a five-minute plan and why you need itIndispensable tips for safeguarding your physical and digital valuablesAnd so much more!

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  Noted Expert

  Michael Ian Black

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  Veteran of sketch, television, and film, comedian Michael Ian Black has mastered a delivery that's equal parts dapper and deadpan, whether he's discussing the pro-choice debate or the Tilt-A-Whirl.Taped at John Jay College in New York City, Black's special includes his wry take on the human experience, from parenting and gender roles, to guilty pleasures of all shapes and sizes.

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  A Conservationist Manifesto

  Scott Russell Sanders

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  “Eloquent . . . a must-read for anyone committed to taking care of the natural world and passing it along to future generations” (ForeWord).   As an antidote to the destructive culture of consumption dominating American life today, Scott Russell Sanders calls for a culture of conservation that allows us to savor and preserve the world, instead of devouring it. How might we shift to a more durable and responsible way of life? What changes in values and behavior will be required? Ranging from southern Indiana to the Boundary Waters Wilderness, and from billboards to the Bible, Sanders’s 40-point blueprint for ecological health extends the visions of Henry David Thoreau, John Muir, and Rachel Carson to our own day.  A Conservationist Manifesto shows the crucial relevance of a conservation ethic at a time of mounting concern about global climate change, depletion of natural resources, extinction of species, and the economic inequities between rich and poor nations. The important message of these “original and intriguing” essays is that conservation is not simply a personal virtue but a public one (Publishers Weekly).   “A book to be savored—for its language, its stories, its sense of place, and for how it reminds us of the profound relationships with nature and each other that can inspire us to change how we live on this planet.” —Will Rogers, President, The Trust for Public Land

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  Betta Fish - The Simple Guide to...

  Walter James

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  Do you want to take better care of your betta without harming his or her health? Are you tired of reading conflicting information online? Do you just want simple and effective solutions that will allow your little fish roomie to live a long and happy life? 
  If so, then you’ve come to the right place. 
  Bettas are some of the most popular fish beginner “aquariumists” purchase. It’s easy to see why! These fish are true beauties, as they float effortlessly and elegantly in an aquarium. They are entertaining to observe as they swim with sassy confidence around their tank. 
  So they look beautiful, are said to be easy to care for, and are readily available at most pet shops. While this is all mostly true, their care should definitely be taken seriously. Caring for a betta is not as simple as putting one of these guys or girls in a fishbowl and dropping in a few pellets every day. These fish have bright personalities that require the proper environment to flourish. This book will hold your hand through the entire process of caring for a betta. 
  Here’s just a bit of what you’ll discover inside:The best ways to purchase a Betta (local stores, big box stores, and online).What size tank is just the beginning… everything from “cycling” a tank to substrate is covered inside.Bettas are carnivores or more specifically insectivores, any old fish flakes just won’t do. These are the best things to feed your betta.More advanced topics. 
  … and much more to help your fish live a “BETTA” life. 
  This is a great book for those looking to get the best information on how to keep their betta happy and healthy. There is a lot of conflicting and overwhelming information out there. This guide simplifies the process and silences the noise. 
  Ready to get started and have your betta live their best fish life? Then grab this book today!

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  Treatise on Light

  Christiaan Huygens

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  Treatise on Light was published in 1690 and is probably the largest scientific volume on light published before Newton's Opticks. The book explains how light travels (i.e., that it has a certain velocity), and what happens when it hits a surface (refraction and reflection). A large portion of the book is devoted to the double refraction occurring in Iceland chrystal, and all drawn conclusions are proved geometrically. Christiaan Huygens (1629 - 1695) was a prominent physicist and astronomer. His main discoveries are the centrifugal force, collision laws for bodies and the argument that light consists of waves. He was a contemporary of Galilei and Descartes, and a member of the French Royal Society since 1663. (Summary by Availle)

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