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  Samurai

  Jodie Brooks

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  Samurai: From Feudal Warriors to the Fall of a Legend 
   Honor. Power. Betrayal. The true story behind the myth. 
  Step into the shadows of ancient Japan and uncover the riveting saga of the samurai, the elite warrior class whose fierce loyalty, deadly skill, and unbreakable code of honor shaped the destiny of an empire. 
  From their blood-soaked rise during the Heian period to their dominance under the shogunate and eventual downfall in the modern age, Samurai: From Feudal Warriors to the Fall of a Legend brings history to life like never before. Journey through epic battles, political intrigue, and the philosophical heart of bushidō, the soul of the samurai. 
  ✔Richly detailed and deeply researched 
   ✔Features legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi, Oda Nobunaga, and Tokugawa Ieyasu 
   ✔Perfect for fans of military history, Japanese culture, and epic storytelling 
  Whether you're a seasoned historian or a curious reader, this book offers a gripping narrative that is both educational and unforgettable. Discover how these warrior legends lived, fought, and died, and why their legacy still captivates the world today. 
  Unlock the legend. Learn the truth. Become part of the story.

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  Dishing the Dirt - The Hidden...

  Nick Duerden

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  'A jaw-dropping investigation' – The Bookseller
  'A great book, well researched, funny and poignant. I loved it.' – Kit De Waal
  Dishing the Dirt pulls back the polished surfaces of modern London to reveal the people who make our homes, offices and Airbnb rentals sparkle – and the secrets they're expected to swallow while doing it.
  In the prologue, a cleaner quietly clears away the evidence of an affair in the marital bed. Nobody apologises. Nobody even really looks at her. She's "just the cleaner" – present in the most intimate spaces, yet treated as if she doesn't count. From that moment on, journalist Nick Duerden follows the trail into a hidden, booming industry where class, money, migration and modern work collide behind closed doors.
  Because here's the uncomfortable truth: cleaners are everywhere, yet we know almost nothing about them. We hand over keys, alarm codes and private routines – then avert our eyes. We talk about the "service" but rarely about the worker.
  Over 15 months, Nick Duerden interviewed dozens of cleaners from all over the world who have settled in London, capturing a series of vivid, eye-opening snapshots of what it's really like to clean up after other people in a country that's often far from home – where cultural misunderstandings loom large, standards can be punishingly exact, and the line between "cleaning" and "everything else" is constantly pushed.
  You'll discover how this shadow workforce actually functions: the ads in shop windows and online listings; the WhatsApp groups where jobs are swapped like favours; the haggling over hourly rates; the agency placements that promise security and deliver anxiety; the travel costs that quietly eat up wages; and the small humiliations that can come with being simultaneously essential and invisible.
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  - The businesswoman training cleaners to satisfy demanding clients (and defuse the panic when something "goes missing")
  
  - An actress balancing auditions with vacuuming
  
  - Workers trapped in exploitation and slave labour, trying to rebuild a life
  
  - A trade unionist helping newcomers learn their rights, find community, and escape abuse
  
  - The lesser-spotted male cleaner and the judgments he faces
  
  - Crime scene cleaners dealing with the aftermath the rest of us can't bear to see
  
  - Housekeepers serving the super-rich in Mayfair mansions, where "domestic cleaner" becomes "house manager" and discretion is everything
  
  - The naked cleaner offering dusting, banter and blurred boundaries
  
  - A modern butler navigating hierarchy, etiquette and "New Money"
  
  - And the clients who treat their cleaner as confidante, therapist… or furniture
  
  These stories are sometimes shocking, sometimes hilarious, and often heartbreaking – but never abstract. Duerden writes with warmth and wit, letting cleaners speak for themselves as they describe pride in their work, loneliness in an expensive city, the pressure to please, and the dreams they're saving for.
  Dishing the Dirt is narrative nonfiction that reads like a page-turner: social history, investigative journalism and human drama rolled into one. It's a compelling look at domestic labour, migrant stories, the gig economy and the modern British class system – told through the dirt we leave behind and the people we pay to remove it.
  'Succeeds brilliantly in dismantling casual assumptions about the drudgery of cleaning' – The Guardian

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  Year Round Solar Greenhouse &...

  Small Footprint Press

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  In Off Grid Solar Power, you will discover:The 4 main components of a simple off-grid solar power system and how they work with each other to power your off grid lifeThe main concepts of electricity, including the difference between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)How to easily calculate how much power you need, so that you can ensure your DIY off grid solar power system gives you enough power to do everything you need it to doThe most common types of batteries used for solar power systems and how to choose the right battery for your needs and budgetHow to choose the right solar panels for your needs, and how much they costA step-by-step guide for designing and building your own off grid solar power system from scratchA set of blueprints for the most common off grid solar system setups and a list of the equations you’ll need along the way 
  Plus, as a bonus, in Year Round Solar Greenhouse, you will discover:Exactly what a passive solar greenhouse is, how it works, and the benefits of growing fruit and vegetables in this type of greenhouseHow to use insulation efficiently, and at which point adding more insulation adds unnecessary costs without any added benefitsHow to control the climate in your greenhouse, no matter how cold or hot it gets outsideWhat a ‘climate battery’ is, and how you can use it to create a healthy and stable environment for your plantsA step-by-step construction process outline (with images!) to help guide you as you build your passive solar greenhouse

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  Off-Grid Projects - Step-by-Step...

  Rachel Pratt

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  Off-grid systems can also be referred to as "stand-alone" power systems, are completely independent power supply systems that are not connected to the public utility grid. These systems supply electricity, heating, cooling, and water to homes, businesses, and communities that are located in remote or rural areas. They are also utilized by people who choose to live off the grid for a variety of reasons, including concerns about the environment, the desire to be self-sufficient, or the desire to save money. These systems often rely on renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, or biomass, paired with energy storage options, such as batteries, to supply the energy needs of the users. 
  In order to design an off-grid system, one must first determine the users' energy requirements and then select a suitable power source. Solar, wind, hydro, and biomass are the types of renewable energy that are utilized in off-grid systems more frequently than any other types. Each of these sources has a unique combination of benefits and drawbacks, which can be weighed against one another to determine which one is the best fit for a given environment in terms of resources, geographic location, average temperature, and the amount of energy needed. 
  Planning the system layout, choosing the components, obtaining the materials, and installing the system are all steps in the construction of an off-grid system. PV panels or wind turbines, inverters, charge controllers, batteries, and wiring are the typical components of an off-grid system. Off-grid systems need energy storage solutions to guarantee a constant flow of electricity during times when energy generation is low, like at night or on cloudy days. Batteries are by far the most popular type of energy storage technology utilized in off-grid systems.

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  Jonathan Swift's A Modest...

  Jonathan Swift

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  "A Modest Proposal" is author Jonathan Swift's infamous and shocking satirical essay in which he suggests that the plight of the poor in Ireland could be eased if they simply agreed to sell their children to the elites of society to be used as food.   
  Swift, disgusted by the apparent disdain and apathy exhibited by the ruling classes over the sufferings of the poor in Ireland used this essay to lampoon and attack the Protestant leaders, whose anti-Catholic policies were causing hardship and famine in his own country. A classic use of Juvenalian satire (wherein the objects of the satire are made to appear monstrous and heartless), "A Modest Proposal" has become such a famous treatise that the title itself has become a synonym for such satire today.   
  Swift's brilliant and hard-hitting essay is presented here in its original and unabridged format and includes a brief biography of Jonathan Swift.

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  The Homelessness Fix

  Claudio Bono

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  How to End Street Homelessness in America in 3 Years—Without a Single Tax Dollar 
  Tonight, over 650,000 Americans sleep on the streets, while millions of hotel rooms sit empty and $25 billion in airline miles, hotel points, and credit card rewards expire unused each year. 
  The solution: Redirect these private resources to fund immediate shelter, job training, transportation, and permanent housing through a coordinated network of welcome centers (with substance abuse specialists, life coaches, therapists, and nonprofit partnerships in the mix). 
  Claudio Bono delivers a proven, privately funded blueprint to end visible homelessness fast—no excuses, no new taxes. 
  Claudio Bono, founder of Givearoof.org, is a 36-year hospitality veteran and manages two Silicon Valley hotels. As the President of the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chair of the Cupertino Parks and Recreation Commission, and a dedicated Rotarian, he has volunteered at shelters while leading luxury properties—blending frontline experience with innovative, results-driven strategies. 
  This book is your call to action. Will California Governor Newsom finally answer the call ? Or The White House ? Join the movement at Givearoof.org & demand leaders implement the plan today!

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