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  A History of Weapons - Crossbows...

  John O'Bryan

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  “[A] menacingly illustrated book . . . nerdily gushes over the design and use of 130+ historical instruments of combat.” —Thrillist 
   
  One day a prehistoric guy picked up a rock and threw it at something. And the history of weapons began. Comedy writer and weapon nerd John O’Bryan relays the freaky highlights of man’s centuries-old obsession with weaponry. He hilariously explains the mace, the morning star, and the man catcher, while conveying factual information about each weapon: its history, uses, and badass potential. Looking through history’s highlights, readers will learn about Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, and the “peaceful” Shaolin monks. This ultimate compendium of awesome weapons delivers all the surprisingly true details sure to impress anybody who’s ever made a gun with their fingers and said, “PEW-PEW-PEW!” 
   
  “[A] comic breakdown of weaponry.” —Lost in a Supermarket

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  Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll and...

  Raymond Moore

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  When you read about what I got up to you’re going to say I got what I deserved. You’re right—I totally agree. Many of you won't like me no doubt and that’s ok—I understand, I really do. I’m not all bad though.I left the Isle of Skye in the early eighties to begin my nursing course in Edinburgh and it's fair to say I embraced the Capitals temptations with arms wide open. When I moved into a shared flat I met Bill, a musician, and got involved with his band Low Down, you know, helping them out, doing a bit of driving and humping gear about - it was great fun. Low Down were truly phenomenal. Man, I totally loved their music. We took drugs, I mean, I took drugs. Nothing heavy, just recreational-like.I met a lot of girls who I didn’t treat right and I’m not proud of my behaviour—honest. Nursing is a female-dominated profession and male nurses were thin on the ground. The opportunities for getting up to mischief were many. I worked hard and played harder.A lot of stuff I regret now. Especially what I did to Lisa – and others. Anyway, it couldn’t last, could it? The way I was living – something had to give.And it did.

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  At Work in the Ruins - Finding...

  Dougald Hine

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  'One of the most perceptive and thought-provoking books yet written about the multiple intersecting crises that are now upending our once-familiar world. . . Essential reading for these turbulent times.' Amitav Ghosh, author of The Great Derangement   
  Dougald Hine, author and social thinker, has spent most of his life talking to people about climate change. And then one afternoon in the second year of the pandemic, he found he had nothing left to say.  
  Why would someone who cares so deeply about ecological destruction want to stop talking about climate change now? At Work in the Ruins explores that question.  
  “Climate change asks us questions that climate science cannot answer,” Hine says. Questions like, how did we end up in this mess? Is it just a piece of bad luck with the atmospheric chemistry—or is it the result of a way of approaching the world that would always have brought us to such a pass?  
  How we answer such questions has consequences.  According to Hine, our answers shape our understanding and our thinking about what kind of problem we think we’re dealing with and, therefore, what kind of responses we go looking for. “But when science is turned into an object of belief and a source of overriding authority,” Hine continues, “it becomes hard even to talk about the questions that it cannot answer.”  
  In eloquent, deeply researched prose, Hine demonstrates how our over-reliance on the single lens of science has blinded us to the nature of the crises around and ahead of us, leading to ‘solutions’ that can only make things worse. At Work in the Ruins is his reckoning with the strange years we have been living through and our long history of asking too much of science. It’s also about how we find our bearings and what kind of tasks are worth giving our lives to, given all we know or have good grounds to fear about the trouble the world is in.  
  For anyone who has found themselves needing to make sense of the COVID time and how we talk about it, At Work in the Ruins offers guidance by standing firmly forward and facing the depth of the trouble we are in. Hine, ultimately, helps us find the work that is worth doing, even in the ruins.  
  'A book of rare originality and depth—profound, far-reaching, mind-altering stuff.' Helen Jukes, author of A Honeybee Heart has Five Openings

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  Milestones of Space - Eleven...

  Michael J. Neufeld

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  A history of exploration through eleven objects from the Air and Space Museum: “Takes you behind the scenes with firsthand stories and rare photos.” —William F. Readdy, former NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle commander 
   
  Throughout human history, across cultures and landscapes, countless individuals have gazed with wonder in the same direction: upward. Getting to space was no easy task, and our quest to further explore the universe, to understand the impossibly vast heavens, continues. 
   
  In Milestones of Space, Michael Neufeld and select curators of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum present a gorgeous photographic celebration of some of the most groundbreaking artifacts that played key parts in giving humanity its first steps into the cosmos. Focusing on the most iconic objects and technology—such as Friendship 7, the Lunar Module 2, Neil Armstrong’s Lunar Suit, the Hubble Space Telescope, and Space Shuttle Discovery—this book extensively profiles eleven of the NASM’s most important breakthroughs in space technology. 
   
  The NASM curators feature each object in incredible detail with compelling timelines, sidebars and captions, and over 150 archival images that provide new and little-known insights into their development and historical context. We are still a long way from grasping our universe—but for now, Milestones of Space magnificently commemorates the individuals and inventions that have taken us this far.

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  Emergency Care For Beginners -...

  Branda Nurt

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  If you’re one of those people who spend your time worrying about hypothetical scenarios, you may have worried about what to do in the case of a gunshot wound. This is a realistic worry as firearms become easier to obtain, and mass shootings plague the media. What can you do to protect your family and those around you? What should you do to be prepared to treat someone with a gunshot wound? Where must you go to find out?  
  If you spend your time thinking about this repeatedly, imagining possible solutions for these problems, you’re one of those people who make everyone around them safer, and this book is perfect for you.  
  The search for these answers has led you to the right place; this book will teach you everything you need to know about gunshot wound treatment. You’ll learn about basic anatomy and physiology to develop a general understanding of how the body works, what could go wrong, and how to address it to sustain life. You’ll learn about ballistics and the kind of damage caused by a gunshot wound. You’ll learn about the proper use of bandages and immobilizations. You’ll learn how to apply CPR from beginning to end. Finally, you’ll learn the basic walk-through to approach a wounded patient, step by step, and treat a gunshot wound.  
  All the knowledge in this book is up to date with the latest protocols and health guidelines. The information is reliable, precise, and safe to follow. The Marines developed the scheme of the treatment first approach to gunshot wounded patients used in this book and it has increased their survival rate just like it’ll keep your family safe. The book’s designed to be a beacon of clarity between a sea of confusing and conflicting information.  
  After you’re done with this book, you’ll assemble a large first aid bag where every component will be there for a reason, and you’ll know how to use it.

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  Podcasting Essentials Bundle 2...

  Harper Stevens, Clyde Helder

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  Podcasting Essentials Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Podcasting Made Simple and Fan PodcastingIf you've ever wanted to start a podcast or take your existing podcast to the next level, this audiobook bundle is the perfect place to start. Featuring two essential titles, Podcasting Made Simple and Fan Podcasting, this bundle has everything you need to create, grow, and monetize your podcast. In Podcasting Made Simple, you'll learn the essentials of starting and launching a podcast, including choosing your topic, equipment, recording and editing, and much more. Whether you're new to podcasting or just need a refresher, this audiobook will help you get your podcast off the ground and onto the airwaves.Fan Podcasting takes a deeper dive into the world of podcasting, exploring how to build and engage a loyal audience, monetize your podcast, and leverage social media to grow your brand. With real-world examples and practical advice, this audiobook is a must-listen for anyone looking to turn their podcast into a full-time career.This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. Podcasting Made Simple: A Guide on Mastering the Art of Podcasting. Discover Tips on How to Create and Market Your Own Podcast2. Fan Podcasting: A Guide on How to Create a Successful Fan-Based PodcastIf you want to learn more about podcasting, download your copy of this bundle today!

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