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  Mind of Fire

  Sherif Khaled

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  In a world where a spark moves faster than calculation, and where flames outrun human understanding, one question rises to rewrite every rule of the battle: How does the mind think when it enters the fire? 
   Not an ordinary mind, but the mind of a leader—one who is expected to see the unseen, calculate the uncalculated, and make a decision in the very moment when everyone else freezes. 
  Fire is not a substance; it is a behavior, an awareness, a language deciphered only by those who have learned to read heat as they read words, and to understand the silence of smoke as they understand the silence of people. 
   What appears to others as chaos becomes, to the leader, a map. 
   What others perceive as danger, he sees as an equation of time, space, and movement. 
  This book is not about fire itself; 
   it is about the mind that confronts fire. 
   About the mindset forged under the pressure of seconds—where experience transforms into instinct, knowledge becomes decision, and fear turns into a compass that guides rather than paralyzes. 
  Within these pages, you will enter the depths of a rare world: 
   the world of the leadership mind at the edge of extreme heat. 
   How does it predict? How does it analyze? How does it dismantle collapse? 
   How does it create calm in the middle of chaos? 
   And how does it extract from fire the harshest and most human lessons of leadership? 
  The Fire Mind is not a book you read once. 
   It is a book you return to every time a new battle ignites—every time a leader stands before a decisive moment, seeking to understand: 
   How do I see farther? 
   How do I decide faster? 
   How do I save more?

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  Annie Sloan Colourful Living -...

  Annie Sloan

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  Annie Sloan is a celebrated decorative painter and the inventor of Chalk Paint®, with over a million followers on social media. In her new book, Annie introduces 30 brand-new sustainable upcycling projects to give old furniture a second life.
  
  The pieces in this book range from decorative items such as a bed coronet and a decoupaged bureau to large-scale undertakings including revamping a tall French armoire with a blend of Chalk Paint hues and using paint effects for a faux malachite desk. The projects are grouped by simplicity and the length of time required to complete each one, from an afternoon to a weekend. The techniques used range from painting to gilding, dyeing fabric, stamping, printing and stencilling and each one is clearly explained in easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. As well as her love for colour and paint, Annie has a passion for sustainability and reuse, and the book includes a chapter that explains the concept of upcycling and why it matters. Every project in the book transforms an unloved second-hand item into something beautiful and unique, and Annie provides expert advice on sourcing the original pieces at flea markets and online.

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  Ultimate Machine The: The...

  Robert Jakobsen

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  The Ultimate Machine: The History of BMW 
  For over a century, BMW has been synonymous with precision engineering, innovation, and the sheer thrill of driving. From its early days crafting aircraft engines to its iconic cars and motorcycles, BMW has become a global symbol of performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. 
  In The Ultimate Machine: The History of BMW, author Robert Jakobsen takes readers on an exciting journey through the brand's storied past. Delve into the origins of BMW, explore its breakthroughs in motorsport, and witness its evolution into the world of electric and hybrid vehicles. From the creation of legendary models like the 3 Series and M cars to the rise of adventure motorcycles like the 1200 GS, this book covers every milestone that shaped BMW's reputation as "The Ultimate Driving Machine." 
  With detailed insights, captivating stories, and a passion for everything BMW, this book celebrates the brand's lasting impact on the world of automobiles and motorcycles. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering BMW, The Ultimate Machine: The History of BMW offers an engaging look at one of the most influential car manufacturers of all time.

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  True Facts That Sound Like...

  Shane Carley

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  Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about world history. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t! Explore the wild and the wacky or history in this fun addition to the True Facts series that shares all things from all over the globe. Give the gift that keeps giving to friends, family, fathers, or grads and test your knowledge. 
  Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone in the room. Including:Turkeys were once worshipped as gods by the Mayans.Forks were seen as sacrilegious in 11th century Italy.Pope Gregory IV once declared a war on cats.President Abraham Lincoln is in the Wrestling Hall of Fame.The longest war in history lasted from 1651 to 1986, between the Netherlands and the Isles of Scilly. There were no casualties. 
    
  Put your game face on and prove once and for all that you are the real history know-it-all! Gather your friends and family 'round and get ready to learn some crazy trivia they definitely didn’t teach you in history class.

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  Hooked by Fly Fishing -...

  Graham M. Mott

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  Experience the joy and peace of fly fishing in Hooked by Fly Fishing, a love letter to the sport by Graham M. Mott. He offers valuable insights, humorous anecdotes and life lessons learned along the way. This book will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted! 
  ·     • Discover the simple method for removing a barbed hook.  
  ·     • Feel the thrill of catching trophy-sized trout and salmon in stunning locations like Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and Canada. 
  ·    • Laugh with the author as he shares his antics and mishaps.  
  ·     • Reflect on his life lessons and personal connections while fly fishing. 
  ·Praise for Graham Mott & Hooked by Fly Fishing: Great job with this book. Great memories in magical places shared with close friends and family is what life is all about. Hats off to you Graham. Karl Decker, Mountaineering Videographer, “Karl Decker Presents” - YouTube 
   In "Hooked by Fly Fishing" Graham M. Mott will strike a note with most anglers. Terry Wickstrom, outdoor writer and host of “Terry Wickstrom Outdoors” Denver 104.3FM Sat. mornings, YouTube & Facebook 
   In “Hooked by Fly Fishing,” Graham Mott provides a unique perspective into these mysteries and shares a journey full of experiences on the water and incredible insights. Adam Hutchison, Natl. Sales & Mktg Manager, R.L. Winston Rod Co.

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  Fight Tub

  William Pauley III

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  The story of a man who became his bathroom.

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