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  The Dust Bowl - An Illustrated...

  Ken Burns, Dayton Duncan

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  This “riveting” companion to the PBS documentary “clarifies our understanding of the ‘worst manmade ecological disaster in American history’” (Booklist). 
   
  In this riveting chronicle, Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns capture the profound drama of the American Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Terrifying photographs of mile-high dust storms, along with firsthand accounts by more than two dozen eyewitnesses, bring to life this heart-wrenching catastrophe, when a combination of drought, wind, and poor farming practices turned millions of acres of the Great Plains into a wasteland, killing crops and livestock, threatening the lives of small children, burying homesteaders’ hopes under huge dunes of dirt—and setting in motion a mass migration the likes of which the nation had never seen.  
   
  Burns and Duncan collected more than three hundred mesmerizing photographs, some never before published, scoured private letters, government reports, and newspaper articles, and conducted in-depth interviews to produce a document that may likely be the last recorded testimony of the generation who lived through this defining decade.

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  Promise Ahead - A Vision of Hope...

  Duane Elgin

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  The sequel to Duane Elgin’s bestselling classic Voluntary Simplicity, which changed the lives of thousands and was called the “bible” of the simplicity movement by the Wall Street Journal, Promise Ahead looks beneath the headlines to reveal the deeper currents now changing our lives.  Elgin sees two powerful sets of trends converging in the coming decades. The first set he calls “adversity trends.” These include  1. Global climate changes that threaten our food supply2. Massive human population3. Mass extinction of species4. Rapid depletion of crucial natural resources 5. Civil unrest caused by global poverty.  The second set he calls “opportunity trends.” These include1. Recognition of the universe as a living system2. The quiet revolution toward simpler ways of living3. Use of the Internet as a tool for social awareness and change4. Growing efforts toward reconciliation of racial, gender, religious, and other differences  If we meet these unprecedented challenges, we can make a dramatic leap in our evolutionary journey and will have a very promising future.

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  Safely to Earth - The Men and...

  Jack Clemons

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  In this one-of-a-kind memoir, Jack Clemons — a former lead engineer in support of NASA — takes listeners behind the scenes and into the inner workings of the Apollo and Space Shuttle programs during their most exciting years. Discover the people, the events, and the risks involved in one of the most important parts of space missions: bringing the astronauts back home to Earth.Clemons joined Project Apollo in 1968, a young engineer inspired by science fiction and electrified by John F. Kennedy's challenge to the nation to put a man on the moon. He describes his experiences supporting the NASA engineering team at what is now the Johnson Space Center in Houston, where he played a pivotal role in designing the reentry and landing procedures for Apollo astronauts. He went on to work on Skylab and the Space Shuttle program, eventually assuming leadership for the entire integrated software system on board the Space Shuttle.Through personal stories, Clemons introduces listeners to many of the unsung heroes of the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions — the people who worked side-by-side with NASA engineers supporting reentry and landing for each Apollo mission, and the software team who fashioned the computer programs that accompanied the crews on the Space Shuttle. Clemons worked closely with astronauts who relied on him and his fellow engineers for directions to their destination, guidance on how to get there, control of their fate during their journeys, and a safe return. He reveals problems, challenges, and near-disasters previously unknown to the public and offers candid opinions on the failures that led to the loss of 14 astronauts in the Challenger and Columbia tragedies.Highlighting the staggering responsibility and the incredible technological challenges that Clemons and his colleagues took on in the race to reach the moon and explore the mysteries of space, this book is a fascinating insider's view of some of the greatest adventures of the 20th century.

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  Ancient Lights

  Algernon Blackwood

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  "Ancient Lights," written by Algernon Blackwood in 1912 and published two years later, is the tale of a man hired to remove a standing grove of trees so the owner's house can maintain the direct light and view that it has enjoyed for a number of years.

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  How to Stop Negative Thinking -...

  Victoria Tyler

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  Are fears, doubts and insecurities running your life right now? 
  Are these stopping you from taking charge and doing what you need to do or what you want to accomplish in your life? Are you seeking a solution for change? 
  I am here to help you discover the source of fear and negative thoughts and emotions: 
  - The thoughts and emotions that sabotage you, your life and potential. 
  - The thoughts of self-doubt and insecurities that limit what you think you can and can’t do. 
  - Emotions that run your life, for example, fear, anxiety and stress. 
  IMAGINE... What if you could... 
  - Stop your brain's constant chatter 
  - Learn to discipline your mind 
  - Choose focus and calm on the regular 
  You deserve to have a calmer life. I can help you get there. 
  In this super affordable, easy to follow guide, you will gain an understanding of why you overthink and start to get control of it. This is the same method I teach in my private therapy office. Because it works. 
  This book is PERFECT for you if... 
  - You are suffering from fear, stress, anxiety, the past, depression, insecurities, self doubt and you are sabotaging yourself and your life, then YES, you need this! 
  - You are totally fed up with the negative thinking 
  - You have interest in learning about your brain and body 
  - You are an action oriented person- just tell you what to do and you'll do it! 
  - You are invested in having a better life. Because this is a game changer.Ready to STOP the endless cycle of negative thinking? It's a simple matter of learning to discipline your mind. This is where my experience comes in! May I help you?

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  PYTHON PROGRAMMING - A...

  John Mnemonic

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  Python is a general purpose and high level programming language. You can use Python for developing desktop GUI applications, websites and web applications. Also, Python, as a high level programming language, allows you to focus on core functionality of the application by taking care of common programming tasks. 
  Is it easy to learn Python? 
  Yes, you need to write just one line of code to print Hello Word and that's it. The syntax of python is very simple, clean and easy to learn with compare to other languages. If you are just beginner then is highly recommend you to learn Python from this Python Programming audiobook. 
  What job can I get with Python? 
  Here are five careers that are perfect for job applicants with Python skills. 
  •	Python Developer. Becoming a Python developer is the most direct job out there for someone who knows the Python programming language.  
  •	Product Manager.  
  •	Data Analyst.  
  •	Educator.  
  •	Financial Advisors.  
  •	Data Journalist. 
  Learning the basics of any programming language may seem a bit boring at first, but once you’ve written your first program that really does something, even if it’s just printing text on the screen. Your excitement and motivation will become unstoppable, and you’ll yearn for more and more programming challenges that will hone your skills! 
  This book is a perfect companion for any beginning Python programmer. If you’ve tried learning Python before but got discouraged by too much theory, this audiobook is guaranteed to rekindle your interest in Python programming! 
  If you're ready to learn the basics of python programming in seven days, starting today, get the audiobook.

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