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  Cameron Highlands Malaysia The...

  Pearl Howie

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  I let go of ever visiting the rainforest, then suddenly I was there.  Somewhere I never thought I would be, never thought I would see.  Hiding more secrets, more mystery than I ever believed and closer than I imagined.Just a short drive from Kuala Lumpur, I was at a hill station where I could finally breathe, away from the pollution and heat of the city.Around the corner was another forest world, defying discovery, scientific study and sometimes even rescue attempts. Step off the path at your own risk.Although I started writing these mini-guides to share the hotel, spa and the rest, the retreat in a box I dreamt of when I first began Pearl Escapes, they are also just stories… …for the unadventurous adventurer, as well as the keen explorer, we each have our own way of experiencing life.

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  From Sail to Steam - Four...

  Richard V. Francaviglia

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  “The story of the ships, mariners, and ports that formed a vital connection between Texas and the rest of the world . . . [A] ‘first-stop’ reference.” —The Journal of American History  Second Place, Presidio La Bahia Award, Sons of the Republic of Texas   The Gulf Coast has been a principal place of entry into Texas ever since Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored these shores in 1519. Yet, nearly five hundred years later, the maritime history of Texas remains largely untold. In this book, Richard V. Francaviglia offers a comprehensive overview of Texas’ merchant and military marine history, drawn from his own extensive collection of maritime history materials, as well as from research in libraries and museums around the country.   Based on recent discoveries in nautical archaeology, Francaviglia tells the stories of the Spanish flotilla that wrecked off Padre Island in 1554 and of La Salle’s flagship Belle, which sank in 1687. He explores the role of the Texas Navy in the Texas Revolution of 1835–1836 and during the years of the Texas Republic and also describes the Civil War battles at Galveston and Sabine Pass. Finally, he recounts major developments of the nineteenth century, concluding with the disastrous Galveston Hurricane in 1900. More than one hundred illustrations, many never before published, complement the text.  “Although there have been many excellent and valuable books published previously on specific topics in Texas’ maritime development (e.g. the Texas Navy, river trade, the Civil War, etc.), we have been waiting a long time for a single volume that ties all those loose threads together into a single, cohesive whole.” —Andrew W. Hall, specialist in Texas marine history and archaeology

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  Little Bead Boxes - 12 Miniature...

  Julia S. Pretl

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  Learn to craft one-of-a-kind miniature boxes in a variety of shapes no matter your skill level with this assortment of twelve charming beadwork designs. 
   
  Julia S. Pretl offers crafters her original method for creating decorative beaded boxes and lids in a wide range of surface designs and shapes. Working only with cylinder and seed beads, needle and thread, crafters can create an impressive array of clever and colorful miniature containers. With step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow word graphs and patterns, Pretl leads the reader through the techniques for creating three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided rectangular, square, and stacked boxes. Four-color photographs of each of the 12 designs introduce each set of instructions. Detailed drawings illustrate the beading techniques.

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  Lunch to Go

  Small Ryland Peters &

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  Wave goodbye to boring shop-bought sandwiches and embrace the art of the lunchbox. Adults and kids alike will enjoy these imaginative homemade lunches created with care – the healthier, tastier and cheaper option.
  The lunch hour is one that can be the biggest highlight or disappointment of any day. A shop-bought meal purchased in haste is so often a bland specimen, shovelled down without a second thought to health or bank balance. Yet, food-savvy members of the public are now more conscious than ever about what they are putting into their bodies. Nutritious and delicious dinners are big business – and why stop at dinner, after all, around a third of meals eaten are inevitably lunches at work or school. Hungry souls are now after something better come breaktime and are willing to spend a little longer on something that tastes good and does good. The new supercharged lunchbox can be so much more than the wafer-thin ham sandwich and packet of crisps from yesteryear. Instead, Lunch to Go will teach how to create a thing of delight, a balanced individually portioned meal that will be the envy of colleagues. Don't cheat yourself, instead treat yourself to a beautifully crafted lunchbox.

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  I Think There's a Terrorist in...

  David Brenner

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  Brenner offers brilliant comic riffs—well-tested on his audiences—on a wide range of issues, from the personal to the political.Comedy legend David Brenner shows how humor can give us the power to transcend tragedyOn September 11, 2001, David Brenner was in the midst of a 48-week standup comedy gig in Las Vegas. Immediately after the tragic day, he cancelled the engagement and instructed his manager to book him on a nationwide tour. He called it the "Laughter to the People" tour, and it was to become the most gratifying chapter in his long and distinguished career—a nightly session of hilarity and healing which absolutely confirmed his conviction that "laughter is the best medicine, and if one can laugh, one can live."In this collection, Brenner offers brilliant comic riffs—well-tested on his audiences—on a wide range of issues, from the personal to the political. His topics include fear of flying, marriage and divorce, terrorism, political correctness, sex, aging, war, smoking, losing weight, pets, religion, and sports. With its razor-sharp wit and healthy doses of humanity, I Think There's a Terrorist in My Soup will leave listeners breathless with laughter and strengthened with hope."This 'survival' guide, meant to help us transcend tragedy through humor, is as good as a live performance. With humanity and honesty, he offers this work as a prescription for our ailing world. Apply liberally; repeat as needed.

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  Maintaining Weight Loss: How To...

  Dr. Kevin Shiels

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  Are you unable to maintain a healthy weight? Or lost on how to stay in shape when you are trying so hard to maintain your figure? Then, keep reading...Trust me, you are not the only one who is struggling with this. You have certainly come to the right place to find out exactly how to maintain a healthy weight and keep it that way. This audiobook will show you a sustainable way to maintain weight loss but also enjoy the process, which is the most important part.When you purchase this book you will find the following exclusive information inside:The secrets to maintaining weight lossDiet rules for effective weight lossHow to maintain weight loss FOR LIFETop exclusive tips for maintaining weight lossand much more…It is a great start by purchasing this book & consciously choosing to stay healthy and maintain a figure that you are pleased with. It is common to feel lost and unable to maintain your weight after working so hard to get there, most people struggle without clear direction.Don't miss out. Maintain your weight the right way today!Buy now and start listening today.

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