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  Highest Duty - My Search for...

  Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey...

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  The inspirational autobiography of the hero pilot who landed a crippled flight in New York’s Hudson River—now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks. 
   
  On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed a remarkable emergency landing when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger skillfully glided US Airways Flight 1549 onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 passengers and crew. His cool actions not only averted tragedy but made him a hero and an inspiration worldwide. His story is now a major motion picture from director/producer Clint Eastwood and stars Tom Hanks, Laura Linney and Aaron Eckhart. 
   
  Sully’s story is one of dedication, hope, and preparedness, revealing the important lessons he learned through his life, in his military service, and in his work as an airline pilot. It reminds us all that, even in these days of conflict, tragedy and uncertainty, there are values still worth fighting for—that life’s challenges can be met if we’re ready for them. 
   
  “His fascinating and deservedly praised memoir reflects on his childhood love for planes and an outstanding 42-year career as a pilot—as well as how he and his family coped with the onslaught of sudden celebrity.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Knitted Toy Tales - Irresistible...

  Laura Long

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  This guide features more than twenty adorable and easy-to-make toy knitting projects—from bunnies and bears to Russian dolls and robots. In Knitted ToyT ales, Laura Long introduces a menagerie of little knitted characters such as Frederick the Frog Prince, Eddie the Friendly Elephant, and The Owl and the Pussycat.  Packed with personality and individual charm, these softly colored characters are a joy to knit. And their fun size makes them perfect gifts or quirky home accents.  The projects pair simple knits with cute fabric applique accents that help bring your little creations to life. Combining clear instructions, fun narrative text, and sweet photography, this knitting guide is perfect for knitters of all skill levels.

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  The Numbers Game - Understanding...

  Harrison Turner

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  "The Numbers Game: Understanding Poker Through Mathematical Strategies" is your comprehensive guide to unlocking the secrets of poker through the power of mathematics. Whether you're a novice player seeking to enhance your skills or a professional looking to refine your game, this book offers a deep dive into the intricate world of poker strategy and probability. 
  In this illuminating book, you will explore the core concepts of poker, from the fundamental rules and gameplay to the essential hand rankings and various poker variants. Discover how to approach the poker table armed with mathematical insights that will give you a significant edge over your opponents. 
  One of the book's central themes is Expected Value (EV), a critical concept that guides your decision-making process in poker. Learn how to calculate EV for different scenarios, including calling bets, making raises, betting for value, and even bluffing. These calculations empower you to make rational choices that maximize your profitability and minimize your risks. 
  With "The Numbers Game," you will gain a deep understanding of poker's mathematical underpinnings, enabling you to assess odds, evaluate drawing hands, manage your bankroll, and confidently make strategic decisions. Prepare to transform your poker game and elevate your skills to new heights by mastering the art of poker through mathematical strategies. Whether you're a casual player or aspiring to become a professional, "The Numbers Game" is your key to success in the world of poker.

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  Personal Narrative of Travels to...

  Alexander von Humboldt

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  In 1799, with extensive travel permissions from the Spanish government, Alexander von Humboldt and the botanist Aimé Bonpland departed for the Americas on a journey of exploration that would last well into 1804. In writing the “Personal Narrative…”, von Humboldt combined a description of the places and people of their travels with diverse scientific observations; but particularly of plants and animals, geology, weather and astronomy. von Humboldt’s narrative (and Thomasina Ross’s translation) of their adventures is marvelously well written and at times poetically descriptive. Volume I of the “Personal Narrative….”, covers their preparations, departure from Spain, and their travels to the Canary Islands, Tobago, Cumana and vicinity, and Caracas and vicinity in Venezuela.Alexander von Humboldt was a member of the Prussian aristocracy. He was well educated and as a young man worked as an inspector of mines. After receiving an inheritance from his Mother, he was able to follow his desire to explore and follow scientific pursuits, and was sufficiently wealthy to equip and fund his scientific expeditions. Although not a household name today (unless you live in one of the 18 places named after him), von Humboldt was the best known naturalist of his day, and his published observations and interpretations have a very important place in the history of science. For example, he strongly influenced Charles Darwin. He aimed to find the universal principles that integrate all aspects of nature (the Unity of Nature) rather than to just describe and as such is considered to be the founder of biogeography; and he is recognized as being among the first to describe the effect of human activity on climate.(written by Gail Timmerman-Vaughan)

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  Lempicka

  Patrick Bade

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  The smoothly metallic portraits, nudes and still lifes of Tamara de Lempicka encapsulate the spirit of Art Deco and the Jazz Age, and reflect the elegant and hedonistic life-style of a wealthy, glamorous and privileged elite in Paris between the two World Wars. Combining a formidable classical technique with elements borrowed from Cubism, Lempicka’s art represented the ultimate in fashionable modernity while looking back for inspiration to such master portraitists as Ingres and Bronzino. This book celebrates the sleek and streamlined beauty of her best work in the 1920s and 30s. It traces the extraordinary life story of this talented and glamorous woman from turn of the century Poland and Tsarist Russia, through to her glorious years in Paris and the long years of decline and neglect in America, until her triumphant rediscovery in the 1970s when her portraits gained iconic status and world-wide popularity.

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  Smelling the Breezes - A Journey...

  Ralph Izzard, Molly Izzard

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  Smelling the Breezes is an inspiring family adventure, a three-hundred-mile walk down the spine of the Lebanon with four children, two donkeys and Elias, the family's gardener, nursemaid and friend. The journey took them over towering passes, through immense gorges and into the lives of mountain villages and highland herdsmen. The presence of four small but redoubtable blonde children proved a passport at every door, whatever the politics, religion or ethnicity of the household. Smelling the Breezes is a magnificent portrait of Lebanon in all its rich complexity and easy charm: broken castles, hashish smugglers, clan feuds, festivals, forgotten temples, secretive headquarters and hospitable sheikhs.

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