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  Ilyushin Beriyev A-50 - The...

  Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov

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  Brought out in the late 1970s as a successor to the obsolete Tu-126 airborne early warning aircraft, the A-50 co-developed by the Il'yushin and Beriyev bureaux is one of the most interesting military variants in the field of IL-76 military transport. Differing outwardly from the latter mainly in having a conventional saucer rotodome, the A-50 entered flight testing in 1980; the new Soviet AWACS entered service four years later. The improved A-50M was developed several years after that. The type continues in service with the Russian Air Force today, and the fleet is being upgraded to A-50U standard. This book describes the A-50's thrilling developmental history, taking in its many variants (including the A-50EI export model for India) and gives an extensive overview of the various scale model kits covering the subject currently available on the market.

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  Learn to Sew and Embroider

  Emma Hardy

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  Sewing is fun – learn how to do it yourself with this step-by-step guide.
  
  Pick up this book and you'll soon be a sewing whiz, using a wide variety of hand stitches and learning how to sew on a zip, attach buttons, embroider, and appliqué. In Jewellery and Accessories, you can make adorable watermelon slice brooches or a fun raccoon scarf, while Toys and Dolls features a fake fur teddy bear that would make a great gift – he's so sweet, though, that you might want to keep him for yourself! Next is Stationery and Storage, which makes being organised fun – you'll be the star of your class with the monster pencil case and the customised tote bag to carry your books in. Finally, in Gift Ideas, you can learn some beautiful embroidery stitches with the monogrammed pillowcase, or surprise a friend for their birthday with some personalised bunting. All of the projects have simple step-by-step artworks to guide you, plus a clearly marked skill level so that you can start with the easier projects and move on to more challenging crafts as you become a more confident stitcher.

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  Parisians - An Adventure History...

  Graham Robb

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  This is the Paris you never knew. From the Revolution to the present, Graham Robb has distilled a series of astonishing true narratives, all stranger than fiction.A young artillery lieutenant, strolling through the Palais-Royal, observes disapprovingly the courtesans plying their trade. A particular woman catches his eye; nature takes its course. Later that night, Napoleon Bonaparte writes a meticulous account of his first sexual encounter. An aristocratic woman, fleeing the Louvre, takes a wrong turn and loses her way in the nameless streets of the Left Bank. For want of a map—there were no reliable ones at the time—Marie-Antoinette will go to the guillotine. Baudelaire, Baron Haussmann, the real-life Mimi of La Bohème, Proust, Charles de Gaulle (who is suspected of having faked an assassination attempt on himself in Notre Dame)—these and many more make up Robb's cast of characters. The result is a resonant, intimate history with the power of a great novel.

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  Hyper-chondriac - One Man's...

  Brian Frazer

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  Does your blood pressure surge if the car in front of you turns without signaling? Do your neck veins pulsate when a cashier takes too long to ring you up? Does relaxing seem like it'll have to wait until you're dead? Then your name could very well be Brian Frazer.  On paper, Frazer is the world's healthiest guy. He eats right, exercises regularly, gets plenty of sleep, has never smoked and has missed only one day of flossing in the last five years. But inside he's a swirling vortex of angst, capable of contracting a new malady every month. Once Frazer realized that all his ills were tied to stress, he went on a quixotic quest for calm, venturing into everything from Tai Chi, serotonin blockers and Kabbalah to an unfortunate incident involving pineapple-chicken curry at a Craniosacral therapy session. Never has the road to wellville taken so many unforeseen turns.  Achingly funny, uncomfortably true and always entertaining, Hyperchondriac is just the medicine for anyone who wants to take it down a notch.

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  Learn How to Organize and...

  Peggy Chambers

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  Learn How to Organize and Declutter: A Guide on Simple Decluttering Techniques to Get Your Life in OrderClutter can have a negative impact on your physical and mental well-being, causing stress, anxiety, and even depression. It can also make it difficult to focus, stay productive, and feel organized. The good news is that organizing and decluttering can be a simple and satisfying process. By learning the right techniques and strategies, you can transform your living and working spaces into clean, streamlined, and functional environments that support your goals and enhance your quality of life.This audiobook is designed to provide you with practical, step-by-step guidance on how to declutter and organize any space, no matter how big or small. Whether you're looking to create more space, reduce stress, or simply improve the aesthetics of your home or office, this audiobook has something for you.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Why Decluttering and Organizing is Important- Preparing for the Decluttering Process- Decluttering Your Physical Space- Organizing Your Physical Space- Decluttering Your Digital Space- Managing Sentimental Items and Clutter-Prone Areas- The Psychology of Clutter and Organization- Creating Sustainable Habits- Time Management and Productivity- Minimalism and Simple Living- And many more!Whether you're a seasoned organizer or a beginner looking to declutter your space for the first time, this audiobook is for you. To learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  The Origin of Names Words and...

  Patrick Foote

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  The Origins of Names ExplainedExplore the world of names: What is something that literally everything in existence has in common? It all has a name! With Name Explain, you can learn the origins of these names. From countries and cities to toys and animals to even planets, learn the etymology of interesting words in a fun and entertaining way.Learn new things: Why is New York called New York? Name Explain has the answer for you. While author Patrick Foote, of the YouTube channel also called Name Explain, doesn’t claim to know everything, he has garnered a lot of knowledge about language over the years and he's excited to get to share it with you in this new format.Be entertained by education: Learning doesn't have to be boring. With his fun sense of humor, Patrick explains each name with jokes and quips you're bound to enjoy. Packed with great information, Name Explain has a variety of topics that are bound to intrigue anyone interested in the origins of the words we use every day.Find fun facts: Name Explain is full of interesting facts that are great to keep in your mental pocket. You'll be able to pull out fun information about words and language all the time, informing and amusing yourself and your friends for ages.Name Explain does exactly what it says it does—it explains names in a fun and easy-to-digest way. After listening to this book, you will● Know why, exactly, Russia is called Russia● Be able to entertain yourself and your friends with interesting fun facts● Discover the origins of the names of planets, animals, countries, and much more

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