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  Sea Stories - Galveston and Beyond

  Alvin L. Sallee, Michael J....

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  What happens when you take a professor and sprinkle on some old salt seafarer? It’s a recipe for an engrossing narrative of the sea and those who have made it their lives work. Welcome aboard as we hit the decks, load the cargo, sail out and bring back sea stories full of adventure and glory.

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  The Vertical Oasis - Mastering...

  DICKSON JACKSON, CJ DESPOMMIER

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  The Vertical Oasis: Mastering Organic Vertical Farming in an Urban Setting 
  This book is designed as a comprehensive guide to the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges of vertical farming, specifically within the confines of an urban landscape. Whether you're an urban farmer seeking sustainable ways to cultivate food or have a keen interest in agriculture technology, this book offers insightful and practical information to help you understand and master the techniques of organic vertical farming. 
  We live in an era where rapid urbanization and environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions. By 2050, it's estimated that nearly 70% of the global population will live in urban areas. Concurrently, we face the pressures of climate change and finite resources, which significantly affect conventional agriculture. The search for a sustainable, efficient, and city-friendly farming method has led us to the promising realm of vertical farming. 
  Challenges and Mastery 
  However, while vertical farming brings exciting possibilities, it also comes with its own set of challenges and complexities. The mastery of vertical farming requires understanding not just traditional horticulture, but also systems design, climate control, lighting technologies, nutrient management, and more. Moreover, the organic approach demands a careful balance of these elements to avoid the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. That’s where this book comes in. 
  Inspiration and Call to Action 
  In the spirit of promoting sustainable and local food systems, we encourage you to step into this world, armed with curiosity and fortified with knowledge. The ensuing pages hope to inspire and empower you to pioneer new frontiers in sustainable urban living.

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  Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery

  J.R. "Model-T" Tate

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  This memoir of a retired Marine corps officer’s hike on the Appalachian trial is a humorous, inspirational travel narrative of the journey of a lifetime.     “In early spring each year, an exodus takes place in this country. A cross-section of humankind makes its way singly, or by two’s and three’s, to an isolated mountaintop in northeast Georgia. These sojourners—weird looking creatures burdened with huge loads and wearing strange garments—are linked by their appearance and behavior. They share a common purpose: to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia’s Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin in a single season. These creatures call themselves ‘thru-hikers.’”   So begins J.R. “Model-T” Tate’s tale of his own thru-hike of the AT. As he recollects grueling climbs, knee-wrecking descents, mountaintop thunderstorms, snakes underfoot, and the myriad characters he encounters, Tate also conveys the beauty of the trail and the community that surrounds it in this inspiring travelogue.

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  Santa Claus's Partner

  Thomas Nelson Page

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  Livingstone has reached a pinnacle in his life. He is finally worth 7 figures, yet his bottom line requires that he cut back on charities this year at Christmas time. Business is business, after all. But success makes him surly and his accomplishment soon feels anti-climatic. Regrets plague him. Can he rediscover the joy of life with the help of Santa Claus’s Partner? (Summary by Carolyn Frances)

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  Scratching Made Easy Turntable...

  M Dwayne Bullock

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  Do you want to scratch, but don’t know where to start? 
  Scratching Made Easy Turntable Method Book 1: A Guide to Scratching is a beginning method book for DJs and music educators. It’s for you—the Scratch DJ. 
  The playing of many Scratch DJs often seems inconsistent with their selected music, because of a lack of understanding of time signatures and music theory. This book is an educational resource for these basics. And, it will also help you develop dexterity, coordination, rhythmic phrasing, quality of tone, and dynamics, as well as timing. 
  • So, if you are serious about your work as a DJ, but never learned music theory? This is the book for you! 
  • There are 32 lessons, plus illustrations, diagrams and Dynamics Drills—64 pages of vital information. 
  • The book features a step-by-step learning progression, a compelling approach that will take your DJ skills to a higher level. 
  • It becomes the definitive resource for the enthusiastic Scratch DJ! 
  Are you a music educator looking for a textbook for DJ musicians? Scratching Made Easy fills in that scarcity of educational resources and learning processes directed toward technical proficiency for the student DJ. It meets that growing demand. 
  This book is not just a standalone resource for study. If you'd like to ensure the best results, the publisher offers corresponding video lessons. Information can be found on the publisher's website.

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  Smoking: The "Crutch that...

  Trevor Clinger

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  Delve into the pervasive question: why does American society continue to condone a deadly habit claiming nearly half a million lives annually? This insightful book dissects the multifaceted impacts of smoking on our communities. Originally crafted for a college English class where it earned an exceptional grade (A+), this compelling narrative marks the dawn of a revolution, urging individuals to scrutinize their habits and opt for healthier choices. Spanning five pages, it furnishes compelling arguments, key points, and irrefutable facts to inspire readers to either quit smoking or join the mission to combat its harmful effects. Authored by a Bachelor's Degree holder in Administration and an Associates Degree holder in Business Management Technology, supplemented by expertise as a certified personal trainer (certificate number 45582) from the National Federation of Professional Trainers.

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