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  Geophysics - A Very Short...

  William Lowrie

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  In this Very Short Introduction, William Lowrie describes the internal and external processes that affect the planet, as well as the principles and methods of geophysics used to investigate them. He explains how analysis of the seismic waves produced in earthquakes reveals the internal structure of the Earth. Geophysicists have established that the greatest source of energy powering geological processes is the Earth's internal heat. Deep inside the Earth, the temperature is high enough to produce a fluid outer core of molten iron. It is the motion in this molten iron layer that produces the Earth's magnetic field, which shields the planet against harmful radiation from the Sun and outer space, and thus makes the planet habitable. Lowrie describes how the magnetic field also magnetizes rocks during their formation, leaving a permanent record of the ancient field and its direction that geophysicists have learned to use to interpret past motions of the continents and tectonic plates. 
  From analyses of Earth's deepest interior to measurements made from Earth-orbiting satellites, Lowrie shows how geophysical exploration is vitally important in the search for mineral resources, and emphasizes our need to understand the history of our planet and the processes that govern its continuing evolution.

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  Railroads in the Old South -...

  Aaron W. Marrs

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  An original history of the railroad in the Old South that challenges the accepted understanding of economic and industrial growth in antebellum America. 
   
  Drawing from both familiar and overlooked sources, such as the personal diaries of Southern travelers, papers and letters from civil engineers, corporate records, and contemporary newspaper accounts, Aaron W. Marrs skillfully expands on the conventional business histories that have characterized scholarship in this field. He situates railroads in the fullness of antebellum life, examining how slavery, technology, labor, social convention, and the environment shaped their evolution. 
   
  Far from seeing the Old South as backward and premodern, Marrs finds evidence of urban life, industry, and entrepreneurship throughout the region. But these signs of progress existed alongside efforts to preserve traditional ways of life. Railroads exemplified Southerners’ pursuit of progress on their own terms: developing modern transportation while retaining a conservative social order. 
   
  Railroads in the Old South demonstrates that a simple approach to the Old South fails to do justice to its complexity and contradictions. 
   
  “The time is right to bring the South into the story of the economic transformation of antebellum America. Aaron Marrs does this with force and grace in Railroads in the Old South.” —John L. Larson, Purdue University 
   
  “I am hard pressed to think of another volume that better catches the overall effect railroads had on the Old South.” —Kenneth W. Noe, Auburn University 
   
  “Interesting regional history . . . It is a thoughtful and instructive study that examines not only the pervasiveness of transportation but also some of the social, political, and economic consequences associated with the evolution of southern railroads.” —Choice

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  Oxford Unknown - Secret Stories...

  Malcolm Horton

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  An alternative guide to Oxford featuring the eccentric, bizarre and outrageous people who have lived and passed through the city of dreaming spires. This book concentrates on the strange tales surrounding these extraordinary people, which you won't find in the average guidebook. The geologist who ate a king's heart. The queen who poisoned her husband's mistress, the transgender bursar who took on the Crown Prosecution Service. What can be more bizarre than an inter-college tortoise race? Read on and discover Oxford's best kept secrets.

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  When Pets Pass Away - A Helpful...

  Emily McQuinn

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  Losing a pet is never easy – discover how to heal your heart after such a profound loss.  
  For many people the loss of a beloved pet is just as hard, if not harder, than losing a human friend or relative. After all, you lose an important source of companionship and unconditional love. 
  Such a loss can make you feel confused and alone in your sadness, and can even leave you wondering why others seem able to recover so quickly and how you too can move on from your grief.  
  In all this, however, it is important to remember that you don’t have to go through this alone. 
  This definitive guide on healing after the loss of a pet can be your companion in working through your grief at your own pace. 
  Inside this book, you will discover:A collection of stories of remarkable pets and how their owners dealt with their lossA look at the history of pets – discover how these animals became such an integral part of our livesWhy the loss of a pet hurts so much, whether you’re 8 or 80How to process your grief on your own terms – grief is universal, but it certainly isn’t linearHow to help children of all ages work through their griefHow to interpret the signs that your pet is still with you5 heart-touching ways to memorialize your pet 
   And so much more. 
  No matter the stage of grief you are currently in, this book can help you find ways to heal from your loss while still remembering your trusty companion. 
  It’s time to find ways to smile again, remembering the love you and your pet had for each other.

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  Lost Restaurants of Charleston

  Jessica Surface

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  Discover the culinary heritage of South Carolina’s famous port city with this guide to historic restaurants that have come and gone.   Once a sleepy city of taverns and coffeehouses, Charleston evolved into a culinary powerhouse of innovative chefs and restaurateurs. Jessica Surface, founder of Chow Down Charleston Food Tours, celebrates the city’s rich cultural history in Lost Restaurants of Charleston.   The origins of she-crab soup trace back through Everett’s Restaurant. The fine dining of Henry’s evolved from a Prohibition-era speakeasy. Desserts were flambéed from the pulpit of a deconsecrated church at Chapel Market Place, and Robert’s hosted Charleston’s famous singing chef. From blind tigers to James Beard Awards, Surface explores the stories and sites that give Charleston its unique flavor.

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  Lead with Your Heart - Lessons...

  Allan J. Hamilton MD

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  Award-winning author and celebrated neurosurgeon Allan J. Hamilton, MD, combines his understanding of the human brain with nearly 30 years' experience training horses to offer wisdom on such universal themes as leadership, motivation, ambition, and humility. The results are showcased in more than 100 thoughtful essays that treat working with horses as a metaphor for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Whether you're searching for greater spiritual depth or simply want to better understand your four-legged partner, this wise and important collection has something for you.

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