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  Happy Indoor Garden - The easy...

  Miranda Janatka

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  A happy plant makes for a happy home and a happy life; find the right plant for each room.
  
  Indoor plants have never been so important as we realise the power of their presence in making us feel calmer and more connected to nature. But dying plants around the house are negatives you could do without!
  This unique guide from an indoor plant expert explains what plants you should keep in each room, and whereabouts. It contains:
  • Easy-to-understand but horticulturally accurate information on what affects plants in each room – light, humidity and temperature.
  • What typically makes each room different, which plants best suit which room, and how to care for them so that you and the plant are happy. 
  • Working with individual microclimates within that room – for example, a plant that might work on a coffee table in the middle of a room might not work on a bookshelf next to a window.
  • Invaluable information on how to arrange the plants to make stunning arrangements for your home interior. 
  The first half of the book focuses on the five key rooms in any home, with ideas for the reader who wants to green up specific rooms, while the second half is a comprehensive directory of house plants. Each entry has information on light level requirements and tolerance, detailed information on care and colour inspiration for styling the plant. Each plant is also rated by difficulty. 
  This is the most practical guide to building an indoor garden, room by room, to ensure happy plants, a happy home and happy humans. 

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  Argentina History - A Historical...

  Days of History

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  Ladies and Gentlemen, 
  Welcome to the world of Argentina, a land of passion, turmoil, and rich history. If you're like me, you love a good story, and let me tell you, Argentina has got some tales to tell. From the Spanish conquistadors to the tango dancers of Buenos Aires, this country has seen it all, and I've got an audiobook that will take you on a journey through its fascinating past. 
  But be warned, this audiobook is not for the faint of heart. If you're looking for a dry recitation of facts and dates, you're in the wrong place. No, my friends, this audiobook is a living, breathing thing, a story that will grab you by the throat and not let go until the last page has been turned (or in this case, the last chapter has been listened to). 
  I've always been fascinated by Argentina, with its vibrant culture, delicious food, and passionate people. But it wasn't until I dove into its history that I truly fell in love with this country. The struggles for independence, the golden age of immigration, the rise and fall of dictators – it's all here, waiting for you to discover. 
  And it's not just the history that makes this audiobook so special. You'll also hear from the people who make up this amazing country – the musicians, the writers, the everyday folks who call Argentina home. They'll share their stories and give you a glimpse into the heart and soul of this place. 
  So what are you waiting for? If you're ready for an adventure, if you're ready to be transported to a land of passion and intrigue, if you're ready to fall in love with Argentina like I did, then don't hesitate. Get your hands (or your ears) on this audiobook and let the journey begin. 
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  Where There's Smoke There's...

  Regi Carpenter

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  “A candid story of desperate measures, explosive humor, and, ultimately, the sanity behind seeming madness. It teaches a new understanding of family love.” —Jo Radner, reviewer for the National Storytelling Network’s magazine 
   
  Family: comfort food or a recipe for disaster? Award-winning storyteller and performer Regi Carpenter brings her humor and honesty to print in Where There’s Smoke, There’s Dinner. 
   
  Regi is the youngest daughter in a family that pulsates with contradictions: religious and raucous, tender but terrible, unfortunate yet irrepressible. These honest tales—some hilarious, some heartbreaking—celebrate the glorious and gut-wrenching lives of four generations of Carpenters raised on the Saint Lawrence River in Clayton, New York. From teenagers struggling to find their identity to disabled veterans grappling with the aftermath of war and change to the complications and sweetness of love between family members, this collection of linked short stories holds the universal message that life’s difficulties are softened by love and fortitude . . . and family. 
   
  “Inventive, insightful, emotionally nuanced in the midst of deadpan humor; but more than that, here is a great, big-hearted embrace of the world.” —Loren Niemi, producer, Two Chairs Telling 
   
  “This book brings us to a place where we discover the eventual and abiding power of love over death. It is so very loving and affirming of total recovery from childhood and of the power of forgiveness that heals in two directions.” —Donald Davis, author of Tales from a Free-Range Childhood

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  New York's Original Penn Station...

  Paul M Kaplan

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  The story of the spectacular and much-lamented train terminal whose destruction inspired a new passion for historic preservation. Includes photos.   In early twentieth-century New York, few could have imagined a train terminal as grand as Pennsylvania Station. Yet, executives at the Pennsylvania Railroad secretly bought up land in Manhattan's infamous Tenderloin District to build one of the world's most spectacular monuments.    Sandhogs would battle the fiercest of nature to build tunnels linking Manhattan to New Jersey and Long Island. For decades, Penn Station was a center of elegance and pride. But the ensuing rise of the airplane and automobile began to diminish train travel. Consequently, in the mid-1960s, the station was tragically destroyed. The loss inspired the birth of preservation laws in the city and the nation that would save other landmarks—such as New York’s Grand Central, just blocks away.    Here, Paul Kaplan recounts the trials and triumphs of New York's Penn Station, with extensive photos and illustrations.

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  Training People - How to Bring...

  Helena Tess of

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  This guide to choosing the right human for you and getting them to behave will have you howling with laughter—and rethinking obedience training. 
   
  For centuries, dogs have known that they, not humans, run the show. But not all dogs know how to get the best from their people. Finally, from the leading expert in the field comes a straightforward, easy-to-use manual that’s written for dogs by a dog.  
   
  This indispensable reference provides foolproof advice on obtaining everything a dog deserves, from the best food and exercise to grooming and chauffeur services. Here are all the tools a dog needs for selecting, training, and living with a well-behaved human.

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  Every Creeping Thing - True...

  Richard Conniff

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  Popular natural history writer Richard Conniff received much acclaim for his earlier book, Spineless Wonders: Strange Tales from the Invertebrate World (RB# 95474). In the same vein, Every Creeping Thing is a fascinating look at some of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Traveling the world over, Conniff shatters popular myths and shares extraordinary truths about unfairly maligned animals. For instance, little brown bats help curb mosquito numbers by eating one every six seconds. Despite a reputation as maneaters, sharks ignore all but two or so of the 20 million people who use Hawaiian beaches each year. And about once per week, the three-toed sloth-vicarious host to thousands of bugs-descends 100 feet from its perch to fastidiously relieve itself. With his astute observations and sharp wit, Conniff astounds you one moment, only to have you laughing aloud the next. Richard M. Davidson's lively narration captures all the wonder of this entertaining and informative book, allowing you to develop a new appreciation for these animals.

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