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  1000 Years of Laughter

  David Timson

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  Laughter is unique to man. This delightful anthology presents some of the funniest extracts in English literature. David Timson starts with Anglo-Saxon riddles and continues with medieval memories, Tudor comic turns and Restoration buffoonery. The rise of the novel in the eighteenth century brought classic humour from Swift, Sterne and Smollet, passing the mantle to Charles Dickens in the nineteenth century. Included here are rarities as well, from the antiquarian’s cupboard. There are also excerpts from children’s literature and twentieth-century classics as diverse as Dorothy Parker and P. G. Wodehouse. An entertainment from start to finish.

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  Ilyushin Beriyev A-50 - The...

  Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov

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  Brought out in the late 1970s as a successor to the obsolete Tu-126 airborne early warning aircraft, the A-50 co-developed by the Il'yushin and Beriyev bureaux is one of the most interesting military variants in the field of IL-76 military transport. Differing outwardly from the latter mainly in having a conventional saucer rotodome, the A-50 entered flight testing in 1980; the new Soviet AWACS entered service four years later. The improved A-50M was developed several years after that. The type continues in service with the Russian Air Force today, and the fleet is being upgraded to A-50U standard. This book describes the A-50's thrilling developmental history, taking in its many variants (including the A-50EI export model for India) and gives an extensive overview of the various scale model kits covering the subject currently available on the market.

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  The Real Jim Hawkins - Ships'...

  Roland Pietsch

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  Generations of readers have enjoyed the adventures of Jim Hawkins, the young protagonist and narrator in Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island, but little is known of the real Jim Hawkins and the thousands of poor boys who went to sea in the eighteenth century to man the ships of the Royal Navy.     This groundbreaking new work is a study of the origins, life and culture of the boys of the Georgian navy, not of the upper-class children training to become officers, but of the orphaned, delinquent or just plain adventurous youths whose prospects on land were bleak and miserable. Many had no adult at all taking care of them; others were failed apprentices; many were troublesome youths for whom communities could not provide so that the Navy represented a form of floating workhouse. Some, with restless and roving minds, like Defoes Robinson Crusoe, saw deep sea life as one of adventure, interspersed with raucous periods ashore drinking, singing and womanizing. The author explains how they were recruited; describes the distinctive subculture of the young sailor  the dress, hair, tattoos and language  and their life and training as servants of captains and officers.More than 5,000 boys were recruited during the Seven Years War alone and without them the Royal Navy could not have fought its wars. This is a fascinating tribute to a forgotten band of sailors.

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  Herbivoracious - A Flavor...

  Michael Natkin

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  Vegetarian recipes from a food blogger with “a talent for enticing and boldly flavored creations, in recipes that are colorful, thoughtful, and fresh” (Heidi Swanson, New York Times–bestselling author of Super Natural Cooking). 
   
  In Herbivoracious: A Vegetarian Cookbook for People Who Love to Eat, food blogger Michael Natkin offers up 150 exciting recipes (most of which have not appeared on his blog) notable both for their big, bold, bright flavors and for their beautiful looks on the plate, the latter apparent in more than 80 four-color photos that grace the book. An indefatigable explorer of global cuisines, with particular interests in the Mediterranean and the Middle East and in East and Southeast Asia, Natkin has crafted, through years of experimenting in his kitchen and in loads of intensive give-and-take with his blog readers, dishes that truly are revelations in taste, texture, aroma, and presentation. You’ll find hearty main courses, ranging from a robust Caribbean Lentil-Stuffed Flatbread across the Atlantic to a comforting Sicilian Spaghetti with Pan-Roasted Cauliflower and around the Cape of Good Hope to a delectable Sichuan Dry-Fried Green Beans and Tofu. An abundance of soups, salads, sauces and condiments, sides, appetizers and small plates, desserts, and breakfasts round out the recipes. Natkin, a vegetarian himself, provides advice on how to craft vegetarian meals that amply deliver protein and other nutrients, and the imaginative menus he presents deliver balanced and complementary flavors, in surprising and utterly pleasing ways. The many dozens of vegan and gluten-free recipes are clearly noted, too, and an introductory chapter lays out the simple steps readers can take to outfit a globally inspired pantry of seasonings and sauces that make meatless food come alive.

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  CRICUT DESIGN SPACE - The...

  Olivia McKenzie

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  Would you like to learn how to use the machine that can revolutionize your entire approach to crafting? This audiobook is for you! 
  This guide is comprised of everything you need to know in order to understand Cricut Design Space, your Cricut Maker, and the seemingly limitless things that you can create with them. You’ll find inspiration, education, and the best tips all in one place. When you’re through with this guide, you’ll be a Cricut expert!  
  Getting your Cricut Maker is an exciting occasion on its own, but it can be a little bit daunting to try to understand the tools and the software with no guidance. In this guide, you’ll find: A comprehensive tour of Cricut Design Space Everything you’ll need to know about Cricut before you buyIdeas for stunning projects you can create todayAll the best products for the Cricut crafter and where to saveHow to bring your ideas to life using the Cricut systemSo much more!  
  This guide will allow you to get started right away and to make the most informed decision about purchasing the machine that is right for you. In no time at all, you’ll be making breathtaking crafts that will have just about everyone around you talking!  
  FAQ: 
  Will I be able to start working with my Cricut? 
  Yes! Once you read this book, you will find it easy to navigate your machine and Cricut Design Space. 
  I need help with project ideas; can this help me? 
  Absolutely. This guide provides insight on how to bring your crafts to life as well as some tutorials. 
  Will this book save me money? 
  You can bet on it. With all the tools and materials that are available for today’s crafter, you won’t believe the money you can save! 
  Click “Buy Now” to start listening now!

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  Instant Pot Cookbook - The...

  Mike G. Franklin

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  If you're considering investing in an Instant Pot, this audiobook shows you exactly what you can cook in it.  
  The Instant Pot is the best known of the multicookers now on the market. Where the Instant Pot really stands out is in its ability to be a slow cooker and a pressure cooker - this audiobook has amazing recipes to put it to work. 
  Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... 
  Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes 
  Instant Pot Lunch Recipes 
  Instant Pot Dinner Recipes 
  Instant Pot Snack and Dessert Recipes 
  And basically everything you need to start cooking with your Instant Pot today! 
  Download your copy today!

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