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  The Orchid Thief - A True Story...

  Susan Orlean

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  John Laroche, an obsessed Florida plant dealer, willing to go to any lengths to steal rare and protected wild orchids and clone them—and all for a tidy profit. But the morality of Laroche's actions do not drive the narrative of Orlean’s strange, compelling, and hilarious book. She is much more interested in the spectacle this unusual man creates through his actions, including one of the oddest legal controversies in recent memory, which brought together environmentalists, Native American activists, and devoted orchid collectors. She follows Laroche deep into Florida’s swamps, tapping into not only the psyche of the deeply opinionated Laroche but also the wider subculture of orchid collectors, including aristocrats, fanatics, and smugglers whose obsession with plants is all-consuming. Orlean portrays the weirdness of it all in wonderful detail, but, ultimately, the book is primarily about passion itself and the amazing lengths to which people will go to gratify it.

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  50 Shades of Hillwalking

  Ralph Storer

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  In 50 Shades of Hillwalking
  , Ralph Storer takes a quirky look at the peculiar pursuit of messing about on mountains and presents us with 50 personal hillwalking experiences. Walking, climbing, mountain biking, caving - Ralph has tried it all, but admits to expertise only in the lost art of 'festering'. With room also for contemplation and argument, his inimitable 50 Shades
  will amuse, inspire and inform.
  Follow in his footsteps as he roves from the Lake District to the Alps, from Snowdonia to Scandinavia, and from the Scottish Highlands to the deserts and canyons of America. Warm to his intrepid exploits of derring-do as he gets snowbound in a tent, gets stuck on ice falls and in caves, and falls off mountain bikes and down sand dunes.
  Culled from not-yet-a-lifetime of eclectic escapades both at home and abroad, brought to life by carefully selected images, this highly entertaining collection of stories will resonate with anyone whose aspirations outstrip their ability.
  PRAISE FOR RALPH STORER:
  His books are exceptional' he subverts the guidebook completely.
  THE ANGRY CORRIE
  Storer is happy to share numerous irreverent insights into the hills, and this acts as a timely reminder that walking should be primarily about enjoyment of the great outdoors.
  ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL
  A treat for all hillwalkers active or chair bound' Ralph Storer rambles over all aspects of enjoying and suffering, not only Scottish, but the world's hills.
  SCOTS INDEPENDENT on The Joy of Hillwalking

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  How To Grow Marijuana Indoors 2...

  FRANK SPILOTRO

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  Do You Want To Discover What It Takes To Grow Top Quality Marijuana Indoors? 
  GET THIS BOOK NOW AND START GROWING MARIJUANA TODAY! 
  2 BOOKS IN 1 BUNDLE 
  BOOK 1 - GROWING MARIJUANA FOR BEGINNERS: HORTICULTURE & HYDROPONICS GARDENING 
  HOW TO GROW TOP QUALITY CANNABIS INDOORS AND BUILD YOUR AQUAPONIC GARDENING SYSTEM 
  BOOK 2 - HOW TO GROW MARIJUANA INDOORS: HORTICULTURE & AQUAPONIC GARDENING 
  ADVANCED CANNABIS GROWING TIPS TO GROW TOP-SHELF BUDS USING HIGH END LIGHTING SYSTEMS 
  In book 1 you will discover:What are the key considerations before getting started such as equipment, space, yield, strain and your time before planting your seedsHow to set up sufficiently your grow spaceHow to germinate your seeds; Germination pot techniqueHow to look after your seedlings in the Seedling stageCannabis training methods; Bend & Secure Technique, Super cropping and the Screen of greenHow to set up the vegetative lighting schedule, how to provide nutrients to your plants, how to water your plants properly and how to keep a steady temperature environment and more… 
  In book 2 you will discover:How to Control Room Conditions to Maximise Growth and YieldWhat is the best Grow Light Spectrum for CannabisWhat Effect does Far Red Light on Cannabis GrowthCannabis Grow Lighting MythsOptimal Spectral Quality for Cannabis Growth and DevelopmentRundown of Overall Requirements3 Ways to Germinate your Cannabis Seeds and more...

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  Puzzlemaster Deck: 75 Mind Bogglers

  Will Shortz

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  Amuse your mind and build your brain power with the verbal gymnastics found in these seventy-five word workouts from the acclaimed puzzle creator. 
   
  Chronicle Books is pleased to continue the Puzzlemaster Deck line with this new deck from acclaimed NPR Puzzlemaster Will Shortz, crossword puzzle editor for the New York Times. Packed with seventy-five verbal brainteasers each, this deck will challenge all who enjoy wordplay. None of the puzzles require pen or paper, making them perfect for playing while standing in line, commuting to work, or hanging out with friends. 
   
  Puzzles include . . .The name of what classic TV show is a transposal of the Michigan city MUSKEGON?The letters S A can go phonetically before test to complete the phrase essay test. What two letters, both consonants, can go phonetically before doll to complete a common two-word phrase?A common five-letter girl’s name starting with I can be transposed into a common five-letter boy’s name starting with E. What names are these?

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  The Garden of the Gods

  Gerald Durrell

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  Part of the trilogy of memoirs that inspired the television show The Durrells in Corfu: A naturalist’s adventures with animals—and humans—on a Greek island.  When his family moved to a Greek island, young naturalist Gerald Durrell was able to indulge his passion for wildlife of all sorts as he discovered the new world around him—and the creatures and people who inhabited it. Indeed, Durrell’s years growing up on Corfu would inspire the rest of his life.   In addition to his tales of wild animals, Durrell recounts stories about his even wilder family—including his widowed mother, Louisa, and elder siblings Lawrence, Leslie, and Margo—with undeniable wit and humor.   The final chapter in Durrell’s reflections on his family’s time in Greece before the start of World War II, The Garden of the Gods is a fascinating look at the childhood of a naturalist who was ahead of his time.  This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author’s estate.    

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  National Trails Guide

  William Robert Buck

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  For the first time, the 30 routes of the National Trails System are profiled in a guidebook: National Trails Guide: America’s Hidden Wonders (Global CPR, Sausalito) is the only book available profiling all 30 national scenic and historic trails. The audio book includes detailed information on where to go and what to see: 
  	Many bold stories from the trail, with detailed information on places across America 
  	Introduction to 136 national park units, 89 national forests, and 141 wilderness areas with national trails 
  	With companion website( www.nationaltrailsguide.com ) including a large color US map	 
  “National parks are destinations; national trails are journeys,” says author William Robert Buck.These trails offer visceral examples of colliding cultures, a quest for livelihood in uncertain times, passionate stories of victory and defeat, and the celebration of human achievement and possibility.” 
  A modern-day champion of the National Trails System, Buck set out across the country to document all 30 trails. Over the course of eight years, with multiple road trip partners, he visited 50 states, taking 10,000 photographs, hiking segments of all the 30 national trails. Join the adventure...

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