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  Knox-Johnston on Sailing

  Robin Knox-Johnston

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  One of Britain's greatest living sailors shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes. _x000D_This book is a collection of provoking, insightful and perceptive pieces of writing by Robin Knox-Johnston. His forthright and compelling views are based on a wealth of experience and expertise. The spotlight of his steely gaze falls upon the great ocean races and the brave men and women who compete in them. He considers the lessons of seamanship he learned over hundreds of thousands of miles at sea and he looks ahead, considering the future of sailing for racing and cruising yachtsmen. _x000D_This will entertain and inform in equal measure. A comprehensive index makes this a useful work of reference as well as a wonderful title which can be dipped into at leisure.

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  Beeconomy - What Women and Bees...

  Tammy Horn

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  A fascinating study that “opens a window on the world of beekeeping and female beekeepers” (Lexington Herald-Leader).   From Africa to Australia to Asia, women have participated in the pragmatic aspects of honey hunting and in the more advanced skills associated with beekeeping as hive technology has progressed through the centuries. Who are the women who keep bees and what can we learn from them? Beeconomy examines the fascinating evolution of the relationship between women and bees around the world.   Bee expert Tammy Horn profiles female beekeepers, describing their work and how they manage it; the sense of community they enjoy; how beekeeping is relevant to questions about globalization and politics—and how it provides an opportunity for a new sustainable economy, one that takes into consideration environment, children, and family needs.

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  Crack the Code: Easy Strategies...

  Bridger Harkwell

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  Crack the Code: Easy Strategies to Conquer the ASVAB 
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  First Aid Handbook - How to Heal...

  Branda Nurt

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  Accidents happen every day, and sudden injuries can occur in the blink of an eye. Many people die daily from sudden illnesses like sudden cardiac arrests or breathing emergencies. Without immediate care, treatable illnesses can result in a fatality, leading to the loss of lives. Wounds result in scars, and preventable illnesses deteriorate badly. All of these can occur due to the lack of immediate care.  
  Knowing what to do and when to do it during a crisis is very important because it may mean the difference between life and death. With the comprehensive knowledge of first aid skills that this book offers, you will be adequately prepared to handle most emergencies that may come your way, like a sudden cardiac arrest or breathing problems.  
  This book is filled with practical and useable knowledge in simple and easy to follow steps that will provide you with the needed information to assist you in a crisis rather than wringing your hands helplessly, not knowing what to do as you watch the victim’s condition worsen.  
  This book will be of great benefit to parents, teachers, coworkers, and anyone who wants to be prepared. It is for those who want to help their neighbor and help preserve not just life but the quality of life for his or her neighbor, friends, and loved ones as well as themselves. This book is designed to explain, in detail, how to recognize a sudden illness in a victim even when they may not know it themselves.  
  By recognizing what is wrong, you can make it right. This book is filled with information on how and when to get help and what to do until help arrives. It also has information on how to protect yourself as a Good Samaritan. If you don’t want to be left unprepared, then grab your copy today!

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  Our Only Home - A Climate Appeal...

  Lama Dalai, Franz Alt

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  “This impassioned account is ideal for readers well versed in current climate change activism, especially efforts spearheaded by Greta Thunberg.”—Library JournalFrom the voice of the beloved world religious leader comes an eye-opening manifesto that empowers the generation of today to step up, take action and save our environment.Saving the climate is our common duty. With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire world. In short, climate change can no longer be denied—it threatens our existence on earth.In this new book, the Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of our time, calls on political decision makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue and to stand up for a different, more climate-friendly world and for the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future.

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  In Defense of Plants - An...

  PhD Matt Candeias

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  In his debut book, internationally recognized blogger and podcaster Matt Candeias celebrates the nature of plants and the extraordinary world of plant organisms. 
   
   
   
  A botanist's defense. Since his early days of plant restoration, this amateur plant scientist has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. 
   
   
   
  The ruthless, horny, and wonderful nature of plants. Understand how plants evolve and live on Earth with a never-before-seen look into their daily drama. In this book, Candeias explores the incredible ways plants live, fight, have sex, and conquer new territory. Whether a blossoming botanist or a professional plant scientist, In Defense of Plants is for anyone who sees plant organisms as more than just static backdrops to more charismatic life forms. 
   
   
   
  In this easily accessible introduction to the incredible world of plants, you'll find fantastic botanical histories and plant symbolism, passionate stories of flora diversity and scientific names of plants, and personal tales of plantsman discovery through the study of plants.

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