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  Uncle John's Facts to Go:...

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  Starting from the depths of the Bathroom Reader archives, you’ll be transported to exotic lands where you’ll learn the local customs and sample the curious cuisine (without those annoying stomach cramps). You’ll also meet some of the strangest people in the world, and you might even learn a new word or two. So hang on tight as you read about… • Why time travel movies were banned in China, and other fun things forbidden in foreign countries• How to give your business card to a Japanese businessman, and other handy travel tips• Uncle John's Stall of Fame• Racing sled dogs in the Arctic, running a marathon across the Moroccan desert, and floating a raft across the Atlantic• What’s all the buzz about in Amsterdam?• How to find your antipodes—the exact opposite side of the planet from you• The world's biggest blunders, best inventions, and worst disasters• Ronnie Biggs—Brazil’s most famous English fugitive• Worldly wisdom, including this from Charles Schulz: “Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia.”And much, much more!

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  The Old Fart's Guide to Survival

  Dawn Cawley

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  You might be getting on a bit but that doesn't mean life can't still be fun! Dawn Cawley, a paid-up member of The Old Fart's Club certainly isn't ready to be put out to pasture just yet and shares her tips and observations on life in the slow lane. From dealing with modern technology and grandkids to old friendships and going deaf, this quirky and humorous take on later life is a must-have survival guide for all the Old Farts who aim to grow old(er) disgracefully!

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  Culinary Reactions - The...

  Simon Quellen Field

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  When you're cooking, you're a chemist! Every time you follow or modify a recipe you are experimenting with acids and bases, emulsions and suspensions, gels and foams. In your kitchen you denature proteins, crystallize compounds, react enzymes with substrates, and nurture desired microbial life while suppressing harmful microbes. And unlike in a laboratory, you can eat your experiments to verify your hypotheses. In Culinary Reactions, author Simon Quellen Field explores the chemistry behind the recipes you follow every day. How does altering the ratio of flour, sugar, yeast, salt, butter, and water affect how high bread rises? Why is whipped cream made with nitrous oxide rather than the more common carbon dioxide? And why does Hollandaise sauce fall for "clarified" butter? This easy-to-follow primer even includes recipes to demonstrate the concepts being discussed, including Whipped Creamsicle Topping (a foam), Cherry Dream Cheese (a protein gel), and Lemonade with Chameleon Eggs (an acid indicator). It even shows you how to extract DNA from a Halloween pumpkin. You'll never look at your graduated cylinders, Bunsen burners, and beakers the same way again.

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  The Canal Builders - The Men Who...

  Anthony Burton

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  Canal Builders is a classic history book for anyone interested in the development of Britain's canal system. The book, which was first published in the 1970s, is now republished here in a new fifth edition. It takes the reader from the middle of the eighteenth century, to the start of the railway age in the early nineteenth century. Anthony Burton has revised and improved the original text, using new material that he has found in archives since it was first published, and has added many extra illustrations. This is the remarkable story of the many groups of people who were responsible for building Britain's canal system. There were industrialists such as Josiah Wedgwood, who promoted canals to help his own industry, and speculators, financed the projects in the hope of a good return. The work was planned by engineers, some of whom, such as James Brindley and Thomas Telford, have become famous, while others have remained virtually unknown but still did magnificent work. This is also the story of the great, anonymous army of men who actually did the work  the navvies. This was the first book ever to study the lives of these labourers in detail. Altogether it is an epic story of how the transport route that made the industrial revolution possible was built.'Well planned and well written There is no better introduction to the early canal age.' The EconomistLinks End Links Author End Author

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  Puppies For Dummies

  Sarah Hodgson

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  Bringing home a puppy? This fun, friendly guide to puppyhood prepares you for this tough but terrific time. From the basics-housebreaking, feeding, training-to the latest on doggie day care, traveling with a puppy, and the new designer breeds, you get everything you need to help your puppy grow up to be a healthy, playful, well-mannered dog. 
  Discover how to: 
  Choose the perfect puppy for you 
  Socialize your puppy 
  Use the latest training tools 
  Keep peace between kids and puppies

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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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