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  Everybody Wins - Four Decades of...

  James Wallis

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  Ever wondered when board games got so good? The last forty years have seen nothing short of a revolution in the world of tabletop games. No longer synonymous with family arguments over a game of Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit, board games and the once niche hobby of tabletop gaming have moved into the mainstream over the last four decades, with modern classics like CATAN, Ticket to Ride and Carcassonne becoming established household names.In this informative and entertaining volume, this revolution in tabletop gaming is revealed and reviewed by one of the most knowledgeable commentators there is. James Wallis explores the evolving world of board games through the lens of the Spiel des Jahres, Germany’s prestigious Game of the Year award, looking at a host of past winners catapulted to worldwide popularity, once lauded games now sadly forgotten, and a few popular hits that somehow missed out. Alongside this, Wallis expertly chronicles the increasing sophistication in the design of modern board games and their ever growing variety. Everybody Wins is a book for anyone who loves games, wonders what all the fuss is about or just wants to know what to play next—the essential, hugely readable study of the modern board game. The revolution in tabletop gaming revealed and reviewed, in this entertaining and informative look at 45 years of award-winning games—now in an enhanced audio edition!

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  Hydroponics

  George Sulliston

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  Do you want to learn how to grow your own organic food right from the comfort of your home even if you don't have an ample backyard?If yes, then learning how to set up your own hydroponic farm might just be what you need.Hydroponics is a way of cultivating plants without using soil, but using mineral nutrients dissolved in water. While there are other books out there that will help you get more information on indoor gardening, they are often unorganized and rambling at best and completely false at worst. This guide is concise and straightforward with zero fluff.Here's a taste of what you're going to learn in this comprehensive guide:A powerful method to help you build hydroponic systems easily, quickly and cheaply13 excellent reasons to start a hydroponic garden todayStep-by-step instructions to help you build your first or next hydroponics systemEverything you need to know about growing marijuana legally and effectively using hydroponicsHow to grow succulent fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, lettuce and tomatoes with hydroponic cultivationSurefire ways to identify pests and diseases in your hydroponic plants and effectively get rid of themThe ultimate guide to water nutrition and mineral concentration in hydroponic cultivationHow to start a profitable hydroponics business without breaking a sweat...and lots more!Filled with deep insights and practical instructions and advice, this guide is perfect for anyone new to hydroponics and interested in growing their own plants indoors. It's also great for people with some gardening skills who are looking to upgrade their abilities.

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  My Guy Barbaro - A Jockey's...

  John Eisenberg, Edgar Prado

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  A new superstar appeared on the American sports landscape in the spring of 2006. Barbaro, a three-year-old racehorse, won the Kentucky Derby by the largest margin of victory in sixty years, stirring talk of a possible Triple Crown. But in the opening yards of the Preakness Stakes two weeks later, the magnificent animal suffered a catastrophic leg injury that ended his un-defeated career and left him fighting for his life.One of the world's top jockeys, Edgar Prado rode Barbaro to glory and then stood beside him for months as the horse valiantly struggled to survive. My Guy Barbaro is the true story of the dream that carried Prado from an impoverished childhood in Lima, Peru, to the winner's circles of the world's greatest racetracks—and is the heartwarming account of his love for a beautiful, talented, irreplaceable teammate.

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  Terrariums Reimagined - Mini...

  Kat Geiger

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  Make glass-enclosed gardens using creatively repurposed containers—includes extensive photos and two dozen projects to try. 
   
  Add style, nature and a touch of whimsy to your home with one-of-a-kind terrariums. Terrariums Reimagined shows how to make and maintain arid deserts, flowering jungles, and lush landscapes in unique containers, such as: 
   
  • Milk Bottles 
   
  • Mason Jars 
   
  • Tea Pots 
   
  • Wine Bottles 
   
  • Whiskey Bottles 
   
  • Light Bulbs 
   
  • Glass Soda Bottles 
   
  • Decorative Vases 
   
  Artist and gardener Kat Geiger’s unique approach to designing mini gardens in glass makes it easy to turn imaginative ideas into stylish showpieces, blooming décor, and fabulous gifts. This book provides everything you need to know about making terrariums, whether you’re a novice or an expert, including step-by-step photos, helpful gardening advice, and tips and tricks on how to find the perfect repurposed vessels for your creations.

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  Dear Dory - Journal of a...

  Tom Kreffer

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  ‘Accessible and unvarnished, it’s bound to strike a chord with dads everywhere’ – workingdads.co.uk 
  ‘It’s a very moving book, it’s a very funny book’ – BBC 
  ‘Essential reading for any new parent’ – MANtenatal 
  Partner pregnant. Less than nine months to prepare. Holy s**t – you're going to be a daddy! 
  Now, a soon-to-be first-time father is charting a course through the perilous and choppy waters of living with a pregnant woman. He’s dodging hormonal right hooks, evading emotional explosions, saying all the wrong things (like ‘Are you okay?’) and trying to figure out how the hell you install a car seat. 
  Written as a journal to his unborn child, Dear Dory is the unfiltered, irreverently funny, honest and heartfelt account of one man’s journey to fatherhood as he contemplates his new identity as a Daddy and prepares for the responsibility of a lifetime. 
  WARNING: This book contains a truckload of profanity.

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  Concerning Cats: My Own and Some...

  Helen M. Winslow

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  "I have known, and loved, and studied many cats, but my knowledge of her (Pretty Lady, a cat) alone would convince me that cats love people--in their dignified, reserved way, and when they feel that their love is not wasted; that they reason, and that they seldom act from impulse." 
   
  The thoughts of Helen Winslow, a thoughtful and articulate cat friend, about the cats in her life. (Summary by Karen Merline)

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