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  Railroads in the Old South -...

  Aaron W. Marrs

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  An original history of the railroad in the Old South that challenges the accepted understanding of economic and industrial growth in antebellum America. 
   
  Drawing from both familiar and overlooked sources, such as the personal diaries of Southern travelers, papers and letters from civil engineers, corporate records, and contemporary newspaper accounts, Aaron W. Marrs skillfully expands on the conventional business histories that have characterized scholarship in this field. He situates railroads in the fullness of antebellum life, examining how slavery, technology, labor, social convention, and the environment shaped their evolution. 
   
  Far from seeing the Old South as backward and premodern, Marrs finds evidence of urban life, industry, and entrepreneurship throughout the region. But these signs of progress existed alongside efforts to preserve traditional ways of life. Railroads exemplified Southerners’ pursuit of progress on their own terms: developing modern transportation while retaining a conservative social order. 
   
  Railroads in the Old South demonstrates that a simple approach to the Old South fails to do justice to its complexity and contradictions. 
   
  “The time is right to bring the South into the story of the economic transformation of antebellum America. Aaron Marrs does this with force and grace in Railroads in the Old South.” —John L. Larson, Purdue University 
   
  “I am hard pressed to think of another volume that better catches the overall effect railroads had on the Old South.” —Kenneth W. Noe, Auburn University 
   
  “Interesting regional history . . . It is a thoughtful and instructive study that examines not only the pervasiveness of transportation but also some of the social, political, and economic consequences associated with the evolution of southern railroads.” —Choice

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  A Bathroom Book for People Not...

  Joe Pera

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  This fully sound designed program is read by Joe PeraA Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape by Joe Pera is a funny, warm, and sincere guide to regaining calm and confidence when you're hiding in the bathroom.Joe Pera goes to the bathroom a lot. And his friend, Joe Bennett, does too. They both have small bladders but more often it’s just to get a moment of quiet, a break from work, or because it’s the only way they know how to politely end conversations.So they created a functional meditative guide to help people who suffer from social anxiety and deal with it in this very particular way. Although, it’s a comedic audiobook, the goal is to help these listeners:1.         Relax2.         Recharge3.         Rejoin the world outside of the bathroomIt’s also fun entertainment for people simply hiding in the bathroom to avoid doing work.A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape is for anxious listeners looking to feel calm, confident, and less alone.A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books“Nothing says ‘class’ to your dinner guests more than a Joe Pera book next to the can.” —Seth Meyers“A beautiful and funny book about something I have done all my life. Thank you, Mr. Joseph Pera.” —Aidy Bryant“A thing of beauty. On or off the John.” —Alia Shawkat

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  Exploring Folk Art with Wool...

  Rebekah L. Smith, Kelsey Anilee...

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  16 charming projects that combine wool appliqué with traditional handwork, from the bestselling author of Wool Appliqué Folk Art and her daughter. 
   
  Elevate your wool appliqué! Learn from the authors and their fellow folk artist friends as they collaborate on creative handwork projects, from wall hangings and pillows to sewing room accessories. Get a taste of embroidery, rug hooking, punch needle, yarn sewing, quilting, cross stitch, and dimensional wool as you stitch sixteen projects in the American folk-art style. Each piece combines wool appliqué with a complementary handwork skill. Get tips for creative pairings for unique art!  
   
  • New wool appliqué projects from best-selling author Rebekah L. Smith and her daughter Kelsey 
   
  • Dabble in hand embroidery, rug hooking, punch needle, quilting, cross stitch, and more 
   
  • Learn techniques from experts in each field, with a gorgeous gallery of fiber folk art

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  Taste of Broadway

  Carliss Retif Pond

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  From Sardi’s to the Russian Tea Room, Broadway’s most iconic restaurants take center stage in this collection of classic recipes.   Since before Sinatra found his favorite table at Patsy’s, New York City’s Theater District has overflowed with the glamour of Broadway stars and the famous restaurants that cater to their appetites. For many audience members, the pre- or post-show meal is the most memorable part of a night out on The Great White Way.  Taste of Broadway collects recipes from some of the most famous restaurants in the district, including the Algonquin, the Russian Tea Room, Sardi’s, the “21” Club and many more. Full of photographs, quotes from bartenders and regulars, as well as Broadway restaurant history and lore, this book offers plenty of local color to savor.

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  Aquaponics - A Beginner’s Guide...

  Techno Garden

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  Discover the incredible world of no-soil gardening with this Book!Do you want to start gardening? Looking for the best ways to make a garden using only water? Then this book is for you! 
  Inside this book, you’ll uncover the wonders of aquaponic gardening – the revolutionary no-soil gardens that only need water! Packed with all the must-know advice, these books arm you with the knowledge you need to get started with this brilliant form of gardening and start growing fast! 
  Inside book, you’ll discover: 
  ·      How Does Aquaponics Work? 
  ·      Understanding The Aquaponics Ecosystem 
  ·      Fish And Plants – The Best Fish To Consider 
  ·      Picking The Right Water Pumps, Hydroponic System, and Grow Media For You 
  ·      The Top 7 Rules For Aquaponics 
  ·      Common Mistakes To Avoid 
  ·      And More! 
  With tips and tricks, practical strategies, and step-by-step instructions, as well as a list of the best plants to grow indoors, this book is your ticket to the world of aquaponic gardens! Now you can build your own garden, grow plants without soil, and experience the benefits of this incredible gardening method for yourself.So what are you waiting for? Buy now to get started with soil-free gardening today!

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  Horses of the Great War - The...

  John Fairley

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  Horses of the Great War explains the contribution of countless innocent houses using superb contemporary painting by artists such as Sir John Lavery, Sir Alfred Munnings and Stanley Spencer.  These works supported by informed commentary tell how the horses were rounded up; how the cavalry halted the German advance in 1914 and again in 1918; how the turks were overwhelmed in the deserts of Palestine and Arabia.  Most significantly the Western Front relied on horses for supply of everything from shells and ammunition to food and water in atrocious and perilous conditions.  While the vets kept the surviving horses alive and well, in the end, vast numbers were slaughtered or sold.

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