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  Green Wizardry - Conservation...

  John Michael Greer

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  Tested skills for thriving in the age of limitsMerlin, Gandalf, Voldemort-these well-known sorcerers from popular culture are famed for their amazing spells and spectacular magical powers. In ancient times however, a wizard was actually a freelance intellectual whose main stock in trade was good advice, supported by a thorough education in agriculture, navigation, political and military science, languages, commerce, mathematics, medicine, and the natural sciences-in essence, the true Renaissance man.Greer proposes a modern mage for uncertain times; one who possesses a startling array of practical skills gleaned from the appropriate tech and organic gardening movements forged in the energy crisis of the 1970s. From the basic concepts of ecology to a plethora of practical techniques such as composting, green manure, low-tech food preservation and storage, small-scale chicken and rabbit raising, solar water heating, alternative energy sources, and more; Green Wizardry is a comprehensive manual for today's wizard-in-training.Providing a solid practical introduction to the entire appropriate tech toolkit, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about decreasing our dependence on an overloaded industrial system and, in a world of serious energy shortages and economic troubles, making life a great deal less traumatic and more livable.

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  Learn from Looking - How...

  Charlie Szoradi

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  Learn from Looking is about critical thinking and reaching a sustainable future more cost-effectively than ever imagined. The book's subtitle "How Observation Inspires Innovation" speaks to the core aspect of the content, given that the author, Charlie Szoradi, is an architect and inventor who has traveled extensively around the world over multiple decades and built businesses that range from energy saving lighting to indoor agriculture systems. Mr. Szoradi shares insights on "green" clean-technology that are increasingly key for sustainability, profitable businesses, healthy living, and raising intellectually curious children in a pre and post Covid-19 world.

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  Francis Brennan's Book of...

  Francis Brennan

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  Sharing all he has learned from running the famously warm and welcoming five-star Park Hotel in Kenmare, Francis Brennan's third book contains everything you need to know to create a happy home.
  While modern life can be busy and stressful, a tidy, orderly place for you and your family to come home to can be the perfect antidote to a chaotic world. From decluttering and storage tips, to the art of folding and arranging cushions, to making your own home-made cleaning products and other simple home hacks, with Francis' tips and tricks you can truly relax, knowing that the silver is polished, the napkins are laundered and the sofas are cosy and clean!

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  The Cavapoo Way - A Guide to...

  Gus Tales

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  This comprehensive handbook contains all the information you require to raise a Cavapoo that is happy, healthy, and trained. This guide, which is specifically devoted to Cavapoos, is essential for all Cavapoo owners. 
  Written by Cavapoo owners for Cavapoo owners, featuring firsthand experiences and insider tips from veterinarians and canine behavior therapists. 
  Inside "The Cavapoo Way", you'll find:12 comprehensive chapters covering everything from choosing your Cavapoo to senior careExpert advice on training, grooming, nutrition, health, and moreTons of tips on creating a safe and comfortable environment for your CavapooHow to choose a reputable breeder or adopt a rescue CavapooPositive reinforcement training techniques and essential obedience commandsGrooming tips, including bathing, brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and dental careNutrition advice, feeding schedules, and dealing with food allergies and sensitivitiesExercise and mental stimulation ideas for a happy and engaged CavapooSocialization tips to help your Cavapoo interact positively with other dogs and peopleBonding strategies to strengthen your relationship with your CavapooCaring for senior Cavapoos and adjusting to age-related changesResources for connecting with the Cavapoo community, clubs, and support groups

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  Rogues' Gallery - The Rise (and...

  Philip Hook

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  This “expert and elegantly written” book reveals how dealers have been a major force in art history from the Renaissance to the avant garde (The Guardian, UK). Philip Hook’s riveting narrative takes us from the early days of art dealing in Antwerp, where paintings were sold by weight, to the unassailable hauteur of contemporary galleries in New York, London, Paris, and beyond. Along the way, we meet a surprisingly wide-ranging cast of characters—from tailors, spies, and the occasional anarchist to scholars, aristocrats, and connoisseurs, some compelled by greed, some by their own vision of art—and some by the art of the deal. Among them are Joseph Duveen, who almost single-handedly brought the Old Masters to America; Paul Durand-Ruel, the Impressionists’ champion; Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, high priest of Cubism; Leo Castelli, dealer-midwife to Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art; and Peter Wilson, the charismatic Sotheby’s chairman who made a theater of the auction room. Full of unforgettable anecdotes and astute insight, Rogue’s Gallery offers “a front-row seat and a backstage pass to this arcane and obsessively secretive profession” (Hannah Rothschild, Mail on Sunday, UK).

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  Kongo Class Battlecruisers

  Steve Wiper

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  The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeller through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sister-ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring colour profiles and highly-detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modelling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the ships, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references—books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites. The subject of this volume is the Japanese Kongo class, four ships built during the First World War as battlecruisers, but extensively modified and reconstructed between the wars as fast battleships, so that each ship presented a different appearance. They were the chosen escorts for the elite IJN carrier forces, and saw much action during the Pacific War.

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