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  Volcanoes - A Very Short...

  Michael J. Branney, Jan Zalasiewicz

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  Volcanoes are some of the most dramatic expressions of the powerful tectonic forces at work in the Earth beneath our feet. But volcanism, a profoundly important feature of Earth, and indeed of other planets and moons too, encompasses much more than just volcanoes themselves. On a planetary scale, volcanism is an indispensable heat release mechanism, which on Earth allows the conditions for life. It releases gases into the atmosphere and produces enormous volumes of rock, and spectacular landscapes—landscapes which, during major eruptions, can be completely reshaped in a matter of hours. Through geological time volcanism has shaped both climate and biological evolution, and volcanoes can affect human life, too, for both good and ill. Yet, even after much study, some of the fundamental aspects of volcanicity remain mysterious.This Very Short Introduction takes listeners into the inferno of a racing pyroclastic current, and the heart of a moving lava flow, as understood through the latest scientific research. Exploring how volcanologists forensically decipher how volcanoes work, Michael Branney and Jan Zalasiewicz explain what we do (and don't) understand about the fundamental mechanisms of volcanism, and consider how volcanoes interact with other physical processes on the Earth, with life, and with human society.

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  Car Book - The Ultimate Guide to...

  Zhan C. Demon

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  Are you interested in classic cars and the romance of a bygone age? Are you a collector, an enthusiast, or just have a passing interest in the beauty of cars from the past? 
  There is an eternal beauty to the classic car that is missing from more modern designs that are aimed more toward comfort, fuel efficiency, and safety. The classic cars of the golden age of automobiles were different altogether but were designed and built to last. 
  There is an enthusiastic following for these motor vehicles that is dedicated to their continued use, and if it is something you are interested in, this audiobook provides plenty of inspiration. 
  Inside Car Book: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Classic Cars Ever Made, you will discover lots of information that includes:
  
  A focus on classic cars
  Three classic American performance cars
  A brief history of Porsches
  Antique car parts
  Classic cars that were built to last
  Steps to choose the perfect color of your classic car
  Helpful classic car buying tips
  And much more...
  
   
  With plenty of great models still around today, the classic car industry is still vibrant and packed with great deals. And with this information, you could be picking up a classic car of your own or finding and learn where to get the parts you need to restore your very own vehicle. 
  If classic cars are your thing, then Car Book: The Ultimate Guide to the Coolest Classic Cars Ever Made is a book you should be listening to now!

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  The Blue & Gray Almanac - The...

  Albert Nofi

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  “Help[s] readers to examine this period in history with a more cultural perspective than other books have . . . clear, concise, and crisp . . . fascinating” (San Francisco Book Review). 
   
  • During the final days of the war, some Richmond citizens would throw “Starvation Parties,” soirees at which elegantly attired guests gathered amid the finest silver and crystal tableware, though there were usually no refreshments except water. 
   
  • Union Rear-Admiral Goldsborough was nicknamed “Old Guts,” not so much for his combativeness as for his heft—weighing about three hundred pounds, he was described as “a huge mass of inert matter.” 
   
  • 30.6 percent of the 425 Confederate generals, but only 21.6 percent of the 583 Union generals, had been lawyers before the war. 
   
  • In 1861, J.P. Morgan made a huge profit by buying five thousand condemned US Army carbines and selling them back to another arsenal—taking the army to court when they tried to refuse to pay for the faulty weapons. 
   
  • Major General Loring was reputed to have so rich a vocabulary that one of the men remarked he could “curse a cannon up hill without horses.” 
   
  • Many militia units had a favorite drink—the Charleston Light Dragoons’ punch took around a week to make, while the Chatham Artillery required a pound of green tea leaves be steeped overnight. 
   
  • There were five living former presidents when the Civil War began, and seven veterans of the war, plus one draft dodger, went on to serve as president. 
   
  These stories and many more can be found in this treasury of anecdotes, essays, trivia, and much more—including numerous illustrations—that bring this historical period to vivid life.

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  Know It All - 132...

  New NewScientist

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  Some of the craziest questions & answers from the magazine’s “Last Word” column, on subjects like Earth, space, meteorology, evolution, health, and more. 
   
  New Scientist magazine’s beloved “Last Word” column is a rare forum for “un-Google-able” queries: Readers write in, and readers respond! Know It All collects 132 of the column’s very best Q&As. The often-wacky questions cover physics, chemistry, zoology and beyond: When will Mount Everest cease to be the tallest mountain on the planet? If a thermometer was in space, what would it read? Why do some oranges have seeds, and some not? Many people suffer some kind of back pain. Is it because humans haven’t yet perfected the art of walking upright? And the unpredictable answers showcase the brainpower of New Scientist’s readers, like the anatomist who chimes in about back pain (“Evolution is not in the business of perfecting anything.”) and the vet who responds, “Quadrupeds can get backache too!” 
   
  A Guardian Top 10 Science and Technology book 
   
  Praise for Know It All 
   
  “An entertaining and intellectually stimulating read.” —Shelf Awareness 
   
  “The experts at New Scientist magazine have published a book that answers some of the oddest but most entertaining questions they’ve been asked.” —Daily Mail (UK) 
   
  “Explain[s] some of life’s great mysteries.” —Reveal (UK) 
   
  “Answers the questions you’ve probably wondered all your life.” —Wales Online (UK) 
   
  “Great answers to common dinner party questions.” —Good Housekeeping (UK)

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  So You Want to Be Canadian - All...

  Rob Sorensen, Kerry Colburn

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  A primer on the North American country that inspires envy from its neighbors—where beer, beavers, Mounties and moose make for an intoxicating brew.  
   
  So, you want to be Canadian? Who doesn’t these days? Canucks are enjoying a major renaissance in attention, from their enlightened social policies to their wild and wooly pop culture. This playful, trivia-packed book is a long-overdue celebration of all things Canadian, from the mysteries of “eh?” to the difference between an Ogo Pogo and a Windingo to how to prepare moose stroganoff (mmm!). Featuring a dreamy list of Canadian hotties, a toe-tapping roundup of Canadian smash hit songs, a handy Canadian-American translator, and pointers on how to eat, dress, and apologize like a Canadian if you weren’t lucky enough to be born a Canuck, So, You Want to Be Canadian demonstrates once and for all why Canada is so cool (formerly just cold).

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  Disneyland California Travel...

  My Ebook Publishing House

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  This fun and informative audio-book includes everything tweens need to know about Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, including information about attractions, food, shows, Downtown Disney, and Disney hotels.
  
  Disneyland California Travel Guide makes Disneyland one of the most accessible theme parks in the world. With advice that is direct, prescriptive, and detailed, it takes the guesswork out of the listener's vacation. Whether they are at Disneyland for a day or a week, there is a plan for any group or family. They can enjoy the rides, activities, and entertainment instead of spending their time in lines.An Author's Republic audio production.

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