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  Trees Every Child Should Know

  Julia Ellen Rogers

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  The best time to being to study the trees is to-day!  The place to begin is right where you are, provided there is a tree near enough, for a lesson about trees will be very dull unless there is a tree to look at, to ask questions of, and to get answers from. (Julia Rogers)

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  City of Ravens - London the...

  Boria Sax

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  A “quirky and absorbing” exploration of the history and mythology surrounding the ravens at the Tower of London (Publishers Weekly). 
   
  Tales tell of how Charles II, fearful of ancient legends that Britain will fall if the ravens at the Tower of London ever leave their abode, ordered that the wings of the six ravens be clipped. But the truth is that the ravens only arrived at the Tower in 1883, when they were brought in as props in tales of Gothic horror that were told to tourists. The legend itself originated from the summer of 1944, when ravens in London were used as unofficial spotters for enemy bombs and planes.  
   
  Boria Sax gives us the first book to tell the true story of the ravens, which has far more high drama than any of the tales the tourists get to hear. Its heroes are the raven couple Grip and Mable, who eloped from the Tower together after World War II, leaving it empty and prompting fears that the British Empire would end; Jackie, who kept watch at a brewery; McDonald, who was murdered; and Thor, who could not accept his loss of flight. For over a century, the ravens have been symbols of cruelty, avatars of fate—and cuddly national pets. But Sax shows us how the ravens have come to represent Britain’s natural heritage, without which any nation would be impoverished. This informing and reflective volume addresses the need to connect with animals and the natural world and shows us the human need for wonder at nature. 
   
  Praise for City of Ravens 
   
  “Both a delight and a profound illumination of the subject . . . with unexpected and fascinating conclusions.” —Esther Woolfson, author of Corvus 
   
  “A wonderful contribution to the modern history and mythology of one of the world’s greatest cities.” —Ronald Hutton, Commissioner of English Heritage 
   
  “Boria Sax traces the history of the ravens in the Tower of London with accurate scholarship and engaging stories.” —John Marzluff, co-author of In the Company of Crows and Ravens 
   
  “The author delves into the true history and cultural importance of these massive corvids. It’s a lively, entertaining tale, with a few grisly details from real events.” —Anna Sanders, Audubon Magazine

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  Chakra Balancing Guided Sleep...

  Calmy Voices

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  Are you feeling out of sync with your inner self, struggling with a lack of balance in your life, and yearning for a deeper connection to your body and mind? Have you ever wondered if there's a way to harmonize the energy centers within you and restore the equilibrium that leads to overall well-being? Can you imagine a future where you effortlessly align your chakras, fostering a sense of inner peace, vitality, and spiritual harmony? 
  The path to balancing your chakras and achieving a state of deep, holistic equilibrium begins with the Chakra Balancing Guided Sleep Meditation. 
  Can you visualize a night where you peacefully drift into a deep, restful sleep, leaving behind the discord and imbalances that might be plaguing your energy centers? This transformative audio book is meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of profound relaxation, helping you align your chakras and restore the harmony of your inner energies. 
  Say goodbye to the feelings of disharmony, stress, and disconnection and welcome a future where you are in perfect energetic alignment. This audio book isn't just a guide; it's your companion on the path to a life enriched with spiritual and physical well-being. 
  As you embark on this transformative journey, you'll discover techniques to awaken, cleanse, and balance each of your chakras, fostering a sense of wholeness, vitality, and inner peace. Imagine a future where your energy flows freely, and you experience life with a renewed sense of balance and harmony. 
  The Chakra Balancing Guided Sleep Meditation is your trusted ally in the quest for chakra alignment. Don't let energetic imbalances hold you back any longer – take the first step toward holistic well-being tonight.

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  The South Carolina State...

  William Buchheit

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  Nearly two decades after it closed, the South Carolina State Hospital continues to hold a palpable mystique in Columbia and throughout the state. Founded in 1821 as the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, it housed, fed, and treated thousands of patients incapable of surviving on their own. The patient population in 1961 eclipsed 6,600, well above its listed capacity of 4,823, despite an operating budget that ranked forty-fifth out of the forty-eight states with such large public hospitals. By the mid-1990s, the patient population had fallen under 700, and the hospital had become a symbol of captivity, horror, and chaos. Author William Buchheit details this history through the words and interviews of those who worked on the iconic campus.

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  Lecture Notes on Reinforced...

  Wail Nourildean Al-Rifaie

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  "Properties of Reinforced Concrete, Compressive Strength. The values obtained for the compressive strength of concretes, f 'c, is determined by testing to failure 28-day-old cubes, 150/ 100 mm on each side or by 150x300/ 100x200 mm cylinder. The testing of 150x300 mm cylinders provides compressive strengths equal to about 80% of the values determined with the cubes, i.e., the measured values of compressive strength using cubes are equal to 1.2 x the measured values of compressive strength determined with cylinders. The stress–strain curves of Fig. 1 represent the results obtained from compression tests of sets of 28-day-old standard cylinders of varying strengths.

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  Juniper - The Happiest Fox

  Jessika Coker

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  Meet the fun-loving fox with millions of Instagram followers, and the woman who rescued her: “Beautiful photographs of a pampered pet fox—an amazing tale.” —Books Monthly 
   
  Juniper the fox has become an internet phenomenon, and her adorable snaggletooth smile and fun-loving personality are vibrantly captured in this heartwarming book. With gorgeous photos, a charming narrative about Juniper’s life, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to live with a fox, this book will capture the heart of any animal lover.  
   
  Juniper’s story chronicles her adoption and real-life Fox-and-the-Hound relationship with a dog named Moose, as well as the hilarious shenanigans she regularly gets herself into—including adapting to her new companion Fig, a younger fox who was rescued from a fur farm. You’ll also get a look at the thing Juniper is best known for: She paints with her paws! Juniper’s paw paintings sell out instantly on her website, and this book reveals more about her artistic adventures. With her signature grin, Juniper reminds us that there is always something to be happy about—you just have to know where to look.

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