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  Florida's Space Coast - The...

  William B. Faherty

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  Florida's Space Coast tells the compelling story of America's half century in space exploration from the successful launch of the first two-stage rocket in 1950 through the space shuttle missions of 2000. Told from the unique viewpoint of the people who built the Spaceport, this book shows how the space program transformed the east central Florida coast from a traditional citrus production and tourist area to one of the most influential high-tech centers in the nation. 
   
   
   
  Cape Canaveral was chosen as a missile launch site because of its many geographical advantages. However, in the early years of the space program, the area was far from an ideal place for NASA employees to raise their families. NASA brought in thousands of space-related workers, who, besides sending machines and people into space, had to meet the challenge of moving their families from urban environs to a rural southern county. This book engagingly recounts the parallel stories of the establishment of America's space program and its impact on the development of Brevard County.

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  Secret Lives of Wild Canada...

  Barbara Klide

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  A true-life love story of a mated pair of Canada geese and their goslings. Non-Fiction Gold Award from The Non Fiction Authors Association (NFAA). This heart-warming saga showcases a committed and protective mated pair of Canada geese who decided to nest in a corporate courtyard in California. Author Barbara Klide and her business colleagues shared the honor of watching Hawkeye, Mother Goose, and their baby goslings for five months in consecutive years. With no body of water, the fully enclosed soccer field-sized courtyard offered the Canada geese a unique and sometimes challenging paradise. It allowed staff full observation, interaction, entertainment, and occasional worry while the geese warded off predators and ultimately thrived, nested, and hatched their goslings. 
  Coupled with stunning photography, these dynamic events deliver insights, and promote appreciation and awareness of the natural world we share with Canada geese. For adults, teens, and families, this journey of smart and elegant creatures is also packed with researched, educational facts, and in-depth resources about Canada geese for further study and enjoyment from the National Geographic, National Audubon Society, and California Rice Commission.

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  Edible Wild Plants Volume 2 -...

  PhD Kallas

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  This second volume of Edible Wild Plants adds 18 additional plants, their relatives, and look-a-likes, in 15 plant chapters, to the overall collection of plants covered between the two volumes in The Wild Food Adventure Series. This book makes it delightfully exciting to learn about and experiment with known wild foods that will be useful to all, from beginners to advanced foragers. This book features plants in five flavor categories?foundation, tart, pungent or peppery, bitter, and distinctive & sweet. Organizing this way helps readers use the plants in pleasing and predictable ways. Imagine frequently including cattail, nettles, pokeweed, marsh mallow, daylily, wild radish, and everlasting pea in your meal planning knowing that you acquired these plants from your own foraging adventures. There is also a section devoted to identifying and knowing poison hemlock, often confused with wild carrot in certain stages of development. John Kallas and his Wild Food Adventure book series are here to help you learn quickly, process intelligently, and genuinely enjoy what you are eating.

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  Quantum Shift The: How to...

  JOSEPH ALLEN

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  Do you ever feel like your mind is stuck in an outdated operating system? What if you could upgrade it? 
  The Quantum Shift is your guide to reprogramming your brain, unlocking peak performance, and achieving breakthrough thinking. Through neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and cutting-edge strategies, this book will teach you how to:*Rewire your brain for success using neuroplasticity.Master the art of focus and deep work.Enhance memory and learning with proven techniques.Develop unshakable mental resilience and emotional intelligence.Tap into your superconscious mind for creative problem-solving.Upgrade your mind. Upgrade your life. The shift starts now.

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  The Shocking Truth about...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  For decades, renewable energy has been marketed as the ultimate solution to climate change, pollution, and our reliance on fossil fuels. Solar panels and wind turbines fill the landscape, promising a cleaner, greener future. Governments, corporations, and activists push the narrative that renewables are not only necessary but inevitable. Billions of dollars have been poured into the transition, with incentives and subsidies encouraging the mass adoption of so-called “clean energy.” On the surface, this movement appears to be a global success.  
    
  Yet, beneath the optimistic rhetoric lies a far more complex and inconvenient truth. While renewable energy offers undeniable benefits, it also comes with significant drawbacks that are rarely discussed. Solar farms consume vast amounts of land, wind turbines disrupt ecosystems, and hydropower alters entire river systems, sometimes with devastating consequences. The environmental cost of producing, maintaining, and disposing of renewable energy infrastructure is frequently overlooked. Furthermore, the idea that renewables alone can sustain modern society is built on a foundation of wishful thinking rather than reality.  
    
  One of the biggest challenges facing renewables is reliability. The sun doesn’t always shine, and the wind doesn’t always blow. Unlike fossil fuels, which provide a constant and controllable energy supply, renewables fluctuate unpredictably. This intermittency creates enormous challenges for electrical grids, often requiring backup from coal, natural gas, or nuclear power. Energy storage technology, such as batteries, is still far from capable of bridging this gap at the scale necessary. The result is an energy system that is fragile, expensive, and, in some cases, even more dependent on fossil fuels than before. 

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  Kanban for Beginners -...

  Jacob Richardson

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  In today’s fast-paced work environments, the ability to adapt and manage tasks efficiently is critical. "Kanban for Beginners: Streamline Your Workflow and Enhance Productivity" provides a clear, concise introduction to the powerful Kanban methodology, originally developed in Japan and now transforming workplaces around the globe. Whether you’re part of a small startup, a medium-sized business, or a large corporation, the principles outlined in this book will help you streamline operations, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 
  Starting with the basics, this guide explains the fundamental concepts and history of Kanban before walking you through the setup of your first Kanban board. With practical advice, it covers everything from choosing the right tools and designing your board to implementing and managing your workflow. Each chapter builds on the last, with detailed steps and tips on managing work in progress, enhancing flow, and utilizing feedback loops for improvement. 
  Beyond just theory, "Kanban for Beginners" includes real-world case studies, common pitfalls, and practical solutions that make it an indispensable resource. The book also discusses advanced strategies for scaling Kanban across organizations and explores how to combine Kanban with other methodologies for even greater effectiveness. 
  Perfect for managers, team leaders, and individual contributors looking to optimize their workflows and productivity, this book will serve as your essential guide to implementing and thriving with Kanban. Join countless others who have transformed their work and unlocked new levels of success with these time-tested strategies. Ready to revolutionize your approach to work? Let "Kanban for Beginners" lead the way! 
   

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