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  One in the Eye for Harold - Why...

  Phil Mason

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  The problem with history is that much of what you learn in school simply isn't true! For instance, King Harold was NOT shot in the eye with an arrow at the Battle of Hastings, Neanderthals were not as dumb as you'd think, Britain had an Indian curry restaurant years before it had fish-and-chip shops and the American 'Wild West' really wasn't that wild. In many ways the history we casually accept as truth is full of mistakes. One in the Eye for Harold is a riotous romp through the centuries with revelations about the untruth of large swathes of history. It shows us how fictions have coloured our views of religion, politics, war and society - and shows us how some of our most solidly held beliefs are entirely false. In One in the Eye for Harold Phil Mason - author of Napoleon's Haemorrhoids - catalogues how myth and error have shaped our view of the past, and how the history our teachers handed down is often far from the mark. It is full of remarkable insights that entertain gloriously as they challenge the conventional view of history.

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  Taste of Tremé - Creole Cajun...

  Todd-Michael St. Pierre

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  “Stuffed with doable recipes, from breakfast right on through to dinner, dessert, and cocktails . . . packed with the flavor and soul of the city.” —The Christian Science Monitor 
   
  In Tremé, jazz is always in the air and something soulful is simmering on the stove. This gritty neighborhood celebrates a passion for love, laughter, friends, family and strangers in its rich musical traditions and mouth-watering Southern food. Infuse your own kitchen with a Taste of Tremé by serving up its down-home dishes and new twists on classic New Orleans favorites like:Muffuletta SaladChargrilled OystersCrawfish and Corn BeignetsShrimp and Okra HushpuppiesChicken and Andouille GumboRoast Beef Po’ BoyCreole Tomato Shrimp JambalayaBananas Foster 
   
  Including fascinating cultural facts about the music, architecture and dining that make up Tremé, this book will have your taste buds tapping to the beat of a big brass band. 
   
  “Explores one of the most famous neighborhoods of New Orleans through recipes, photographs, vignettes, and quotations . . . a celebration of everything that New Orleans has to offer, including food, music, architecture, and more.” —FaveSouthernRecipes

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  The Big Book of Bobbins - Fun...

  Julia Icenogle

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  The quirky quilter is back at her crafty antics in this compendium of cartoons from the Kansas City Star Quilts blog.   Since Mrs. Bobbins first appeared on PickleDish.com in 2008, she’s been keeping her growing number of quilting fans in stitches. Now, with The Big Book of Bobbins, fans old and new can enjoy the way she navigates life—and mystifies her husband—as a woman who lives, breathes, and eats quilting. At 112 pages, The Big Book of Bobbins is divided into ten chapters that cover everything from lighthearted humor to quilting frustrations and current events. Readers will enjoy the Holidays at the Bobbins’ and meet Mrs. Bobbins’ friends and beloved cats. Top all of that off with a road trip to a quilt show, and you have The Big Book of Bobbins!

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  North Wall - The gripping story...

  Roger Hubank

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  'Far off on the horizon the snowfields sparkled, and across the meadow the Piz Molino towered formidably above the glacier, its snow cone glittering in the pale blue sky.'
  North Wall is award-winning writer Roger Hubank's first novel. The premise is one familiar to those with a thirst for adventure at high altitude: two men attempting to climb one of the world's most challenging peaks; yet at its core this is a story that examines the nature of climbing itself: trading familiar earthbound comforts for the allure of the mountains and risking it all to achieve the extraordinary.
  Following a first ascent that ended in tragedy, the Alps' most demanding mountain – the staggering 3,753-metre Piz Molino – awaits a second ascent. Two very different climbers step up. Raymond, an experienced  mountain guide, is struggling with demons after being left the sole survivor of a previous expedition. Daniel is an amateur torn between his need to climb and his responsibilities as a husband and father. Together they attempt the treacherous 1,200-metre North Face.
  'Perhaps that is why we have been reduced like this … deprived of those we love – stripped of all certainty – so that we may learn what it is to be ourselves.'
  North Wall takes the reader on a gripping journey. We follow Raymond and Daniel through tragedy and triumph as they face both the physical challenges of the dangerous ascent and the  psychological turmoil of finding themselves along the way.
  A must-read for anyone interested in the quest to complete life's more extreme feats.

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  What Are the Chances? - Voodoo...

  Bart K. Holland

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  An “enjoyable [and] painlessly instructive” guide to probability, full of examples drawn from daily life and history (The Skeptic). Our lives are governed by chance. But what, exactly, is chance? In this book, statistician and storyteller Bart K. Holland takes us on a tour of the world of probability. Weaving together tales from real life?from the spread of the bubonic plague in medieval Europe and the number of Prussian cavalrymen kicked to death by their horses, through IQ test results and why you have to wait in line for rides at Disney World?Holland captures probability in action, and the everyday events that can profoundly affect our lives but are controlled by just one number. As Holland explains, even chance events are governed by the laws of probability and follow regular patterns called statistical laws. He shows how such laws are successfully applied, with great benefit, in fields as diverse as the insurance industry, the legal system, medical research, aerospace engineering, and climatology. Whether you have only a distant recollection of high school algebra or use differential equations every day, this book offers enlightening and entertaining examples of the impact of chance. “[An] excellent primer on probability . . . In a time when anecdote and panic seem to influence public policy more than objective analysis, Holland has provided a welcome reminder of the power of the analytical approach.” —Simon Singh, New Scientist

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  Hygge - Introduction to the...

  Amy White, Ryan James

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  Does the hustle and bustle of modern living overwhelm you at times? Are you looking for a way to feel a sense of calm and ease in your own home? If you typically find yourself feeling stressed about how busy the world is today and are looking for a way to slow things down a bit in order to find more enjoyment out of life on a daily basis, then this book is definitely for you! Grab this book, Hygge: An Introduction to the Danish Art of Cozy Living, to start learning the secrets of how you can start to live a life that is primarily filled with joy, pleasure, and a sense of safety. After hearing about what the hygge lifestyle can offer you, you'll have a much better understanding of why this type of lifestyle has become so trendy and popular in recent years. 
  Imagine a world where you feel stress-free whenever you're at home or in the presence of people about whom you truly care. When you're able to design a life of comfort, you're going to find that happiness is going to flow into your life at a faster pace than you've ever imagined possible. If happiness is what you truly value over all other material possessions, then it is essential that you start to integrate hygge principles into your life, sooner rather than later. Once you've surrounded yourself with comfort and pleasure, your world will be primed and ready for the happiness that will inevitably come with this pursuit. It's that simple. 
  This book is going to provide you with the following information regarding the hygge lifestyle:What hygge is and how it originatedHome decorating techniques that you can use in conjunction with hygge idealsHow to enhance your relationships through hyggeTips on how activities that will promote a greater sense of calm in your lifeWhy hygge is important for your mental health and clarity 
  And so much more!

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