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  Comic NFTs - An Ethical Approach...

  Greg Tjosvold

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  If your gut reaction to the title Comic NFTS - An Ethical Approach is confusion, excitement, or anger, this book is for you. 
  This book is for comic creators who are concerned or curious about NFTS, especially those interested in moving past the myth and rhetoric found on social media to real, fact-based information about this emerging multi-billion-dollar industry. 
  This comprehensive guide includes:Descriptions of multiple types of Comic NFTs. Many creators are surprised to learn that profile picture NFTs, the type of NFT most often in the news, are only one of over a dozen categories of NFT.A comprehensive discussion of the unique value proposition of Comic NFTs. If you’ve ever wondered why you should even bother with this technology, this book will help you understand.A comprehensive glossary of NFT terms for non-technical creators. Each term is described metaphorically and includes curated links to more information.A multipage checklist that will help you evaluate your understanding of the subjects covered in the book. 
  This book also tackles some of the most common concerns about NFTs head-on and offers ways to move forward with an NFT strategy in a way that honours your fellow creators, and your fans, and doesn’t destroy the planet. 
  Please note that Comic NFTs is not a how-to book about creating comic NFTs on a specific blockchain but rather a comprehensive overview of the technology that should be read before you even start thinking about creating NFTs from your comic. This book will help you move forward in an ethical and thoughtful manner.

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  The Habsburg Empire - Central...

  Nova Ashford

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  The Habsburg Dynasty, one of the most influential and enduring families in European history, laid the foundation for an empire that would dominate much of Central Europe for over six centuries. The family’s rise to power was not a result of military conquest or economic dominance, but rather strategic marriages, political alliances, and a series of calculated moves that allowed them to amass territories and influence across Europe. At the heart of the Habsburg's success was their ability to use dynastic marriages to expand their reach, securing land, titles, and influence through the marriages of their children to powerful European houses. 
  The origins of the Habsburgs can be traced to the 11th century, with the rise of the family’s first significant member, Radbot, a nobleman from what is now Switzerland. However, it was not until the 13th century that the Habsburgs began their ascent to prominence under the leadership of Rudolf I. In 1273, Rudolf was elected King of Germany, marking the beginning of the Habsburgs' long reign in Central Europe. This election not only established their position within the Holy Roman Empire but also set the stage for their future expansion. 
  The key to their continued rise lay in the Habsburgs’ unparalleled ability to form advantageous marriages. Rather than relying on military might, the family expanded its territorial holdings through strategic unions with other royal and noble families. One of the most significant of these marriages was that of Maximilian I in 1477 to Mary of Burgundy, which brought the Habsburgs the rich territories of the Burgundian Netherlands. This marriage effectively linked the Habsburgs with the wealth and influence of the Low Countries, establishing them as key players in European politics.

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  Off-Grid Projects - Build Your...

  Rachel Pratt

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  Explanation of what off-grid living means Off-grid living is a lifestyle that involves living without the reliance on public utilities such as electricity, water, and gas. Instead, individuals generate their own power using renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or hydroelectric energy. They also use alternative sources for heating and cooking, such as wood-burning stoves or geothermal systems. 
  The concept of off-grid living is not new, and has been around for centuries. Before the advent of modern public utilities, people lived off the land, using natural resources to sustain themselves. This involved growing crops and raising livestock for food, collecting rainwater, and using wood or coal for heating and cooking. 
  Today, off-grid living is becoming more popular due to concerns about climate change, rising energy costs, and the desire for a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Off-grid living is also seen as a way to reduce dependence on external resources and to live a more sustainable and environmentally friendly lifestyle. 

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  Life with Hope Workshop for...

  Anonymous Anonymous

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  This audio was created to support compulsive gamblers, as well as their families and friends affected by their gambling. 
  The most compelling endorsement for the program is that "it works." 
  Our aim is to emphasize that gambling can be an illness for certain individuals, known as "compulsive gambling." Gamblers Anonymous promotes the message that there is an alternative to the destructive cycle of compulsive gambling, and that alternative is the Gamblers Anonymous program. 
  Many compulsive gamblers have successfully recovered from this illness by ceasing their gambling habits and achieving a normal way of life.

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  How to Make Wood Signs -...

  Kendra Chura

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  A must-have woodworking book for both aspiring and advanced crafters and DIYers, Making Custom Signs in Wood will show you everything you need to know to create beautifully handmade scroll saw art and wooden signs! Featuring comprehensive opening sections on tools, materials, scroll saw basics, safety, troubleshooting, and more, equip yourself with the essential skills needed before you dive into the sign making technique sections. From the basics, like cutting lettering, adding a graphic, and painting to the more challenging skills of using epoxy resin, engraving, woodburning, and other next level techniques, you'll have a blast building your woodworking skills and seeing all the possibilities of what you can make! Also included are step-by-step projects to try, as well as practice patterns. Perfect for housewarming and wedding gifts, nurseries, and other personalized keepsakes both for you and your family and friends, this exciting and fun guide to sign making will inspire your DIY projects and original designs for years to come!

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  My Juliet--Examined Right There...

  J.C. Cummings

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  Derek Vernon is just trying to relax and enjoy a pleasant day at the beach, along with his wife Juliet and his parents. And, given how smokin’ hot Juliet looks in her bikini, it promises to be a very pleasant day, indeed! 
   
  Until his sweetie comes running out of the water in a panic. Something has gotten onto that fantastic body of hers—something that stings and itches badly.
   
  Not to worry. Derek’s dad works in the medical field. He’ll handle everything.
   
  Not that this man is a doctor or anything close. He’s merely an x-ray technician. Still, he’s the best they have at the moment. But what Derek’s dad lacks in medical qualifications, he more than makes up for in sheer gall. He actually orders the shaking young woman to lie down on the beach blanket, where he proceeds to remove her swimsuit and examine her very carefully.
   
  Carefully, thoroughly, and very intimately—right there on a public beach with dozens of gawking bystanders. And Juliet is perhaps the last person on Earth to endure such humiliation. In fact, she has frustrated her husband to no end for years with her over-the-top body modesty and inhibited sexuality.
   
  So, although Derek should feel sorry for the ordeal his wife is being put through, all he feels is major arousal…and, strangely, from the jealousy he feels seeing his dad being granted more viewing and feeling rights than he ever had!
   
  And this jealousy is made even worse when a young lifeguard comes over and checks Juliet over just as intimately—explaining that she has a case of sea lice, which he treats by dabbing her with medicine very nearly everywhere.
   
  By now, Derek is seething in envy and arousal. Thank God his shaken wife just wants to go home because this hugely horny hubby has big plans for her—plans that will not only satisfy his envy-tinged arousal but teach her a thing or two about the joys of giving her husband what he’s always wanted—and more!

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