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  Vanilla - Travels in Search of...

  Tim Ecott

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  From Papantla in Mexico—“the city that perfumed the world”—to the Indian Ocean islands, Vanilla traces the story of the vanilla plant and its secretive trade.   From the golden cups of Aztec emperors to the ice cream dishes of US presidents, vanilla has mystified and tantalized man for centuries. The only orchid that produces an agriculturally valuable crop, vanilla can mask unpleasant tastes and smells, but also makes pleasant tastes stronger, smoother, and longer lasting. Because it has over four hundred separate flavor components, choosing premium vanilla beans is as complex as judging the aroma and taste of fine wine. Vanilla finds its way into over half of all dessert products sold worldwide, as well as the finest perfumes, well-known brands of rum and vodka, and even Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Americans consume more vanilla than anyone else on Earth—a fact that has forced growers and traders to mount armed guards over their plants in the tropical jungle. The traders who travel the world in search of America’s favorite flavor are a small and secretive elite. Vanilla is a globetrotting adventure that follows buccaneers, aristocrats, and gourmets, all in search of the ice cream orchid.

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  What the Dog Knows - Scent...

  Cat Warren

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  A firsthand exploration of the extraordinary abilities and surprising, sometimes life-saving talents of “working dogs”—pups who can sniff out drugs, find explosives, even locate the dead—as told through the experiences of a journalist and her intrepid canine companion, which TheNew York Times calls“a fascinating, deeply reported journey into the…amazing things dogs can do with their noses.”There are thousands of working dogs all over the US and beyond with incredible abilities—they can find missing people, detect drugs and bombs, pinpoint unmarked graves of Civil War soldiers, or even find drowning victims more than two hundred feet below the surface of a lake. These abilities may seem magical or mysterious, but author Cat Warren shows the science, the rigorous training, and the skilled handling that underlie these creatures’ amazing abilities. Cat Warren is a university professor and journalist who had tried everything she could think of to harness her dog Solo’s boundless energy and enthusiasm…until a behavior coach suggested she try training him to be a “working dog.” What started out as a hobby soon became a calling, as Warren was introduced to the hidden universe of dogs who do this essential work and the handlers who train them.Her dog Solo has a fine nose and knows how to use it, but he’s only one of many astounding dogs in a varied field. Warren interviews cognitive psychologists, historians, medical examiners, epidemiologists, and forensic anthropologists, as well as the breeders, trainers, and handlers who work with and rely on these intelligent and adaptable animals daily. Along the way, Warren discovers story after story that prove the capabilities—as well as the very real limits—of working dogs and their human partners. Clear-eyed and unsentimental, Warren explains why our partnership with working dogs is woven into the fabric of society, and why we keep finding new uses for the wonderful noses of our four-legged friends.

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  The Mourne and Cooley Mountains...

  Adrian Hendroff

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  The Mourne and Cooley Mountains are quite simply a hiker's paradise.
  The highest and most dramatic mountain range in Northern Ireland, the Mournes hug the County Down coastline in a compact region designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Cooley Peninsula – a finger of land in County Louth bounded in the north by the spectacular Carlingford Lough – is one of Ireland's best kept secrets.
  These exhilarating walks will take you to the highest point in Northern Ireland. Trek through the picturesque woodland trails of Castlewellan and Tollymore. Discover the highest passage tomb in Ireland. Walk along an old smuggler's route, tranquil reservoirs and the sand-dunes of Murlough Nature Reserve. The more ambitious will relish the Mourne Wall challenge, and some summits include optional scrambles to the top of dramatic granite tors or rocky outcrops. Each graded route is illustrated with photographs and specially drawn maps. Snippets on the rich flora, fauna, geology, history, heritage and folklore of each area are included throughout.
  So, get your walking boots on and discover the impressive landscape that spawned the legend of the Táin Bó Cúailnge and inspired C. S. Lewis' magical world of Narnia.

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  Handwriting Analysis - The...

  Karen Kristin Amend, Mary...

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  Outlines a fresh approach to handwriting analysis designed to enable whole-person profilingproviding handwriting samples of famous peoplecoverage of how to determine emotional disturbance or mental illness and new material for understanding the significance of the writing rhythm.

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  Unlock the Secrets of the...

  Ida Logadottir

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  This Icelandic language course spanning six sessions is designed for beginners looking to understand the basics of the Icelandic language. This course is created to help learners acquire a strong foundation in the language by focusing on core words and phrases that are essential and frequently used in everyday conversation. 
  The course is structured to make learning fun, engaging, and interactive. It starts by introducing the learner to basic Icelandic words and phrases, and gradually builds up the vocabulary and grammar as the sessions progress. 
  Each module in the course focuses on a specific theme such as introducing oneself, asking for directions, ordering food, etc. This helps learners to build a practical vocabulary that they can use in their daily lives. 
  Learners can get an authentic feel of the language and understand its pronunciation and intonation. The course is suitable for self-study and can be accessed on-the-go, making it ideal for busy learners who want to learn at their own pace. 
  In conclusion, the Icelandic language course is a comprehensive, audio-based course designed to help beginners master the basics of the language and build a strong foundation for further language learning. With its engaging and interactive approach, learners can develop the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in Icelandic using vocabulary that can be readily put to use.

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  Other Axis & Allied Armored...

  George Bradford

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  This fully illustrated volume presents an authoritative and highly detailed study of WWII’s lesser-known armored fighting vehicles.   The iconic tanks of WWII, such as America’s Shermans and the Germany’s Panzers, have been exhaustively studied. In Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles, military historian and technical artist George Bradford offers an in-depth look at a range of significant yet often-overlooked models.    This volume is filled with fine-scale drawings of Australian, Belgian, Canadian, Czech, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, and South African armored vehicles, including: ·       Centauro Tank Destroyer (Italy) ·       TKS Light Reconnaissance Tank (Poland) ·       Ram “Kangaroo” Personnel Carrier (Canada) ·       Renault R-35 Light Tank (France) ·       Type 3 Chi-nu Heavy Tank (Japan) ·       Scorpion AC1 Cruiser Tank (Australia) ·       TACAM R-2 Tank Hunter (Romania) ·       And many, many more . . .

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