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  Tuco and the Scattershot World -...

  Brian Brett

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  The acclaimed author’s memoir of life with an African grey parrot offers “a thoughtful and generous celebration of minds and bodies different from our own” (Times Literary Supplement, UK).   For thirty years, Brian Brett shared his office and his life with Tuco, a remarkable parrot given to asking questions such as “Whaddya know?” and announcing “Party time!” when guests showed up at Brett’s farm. Although Brett bought Tuco on a whim, he gradually realized the enormous obligation he has to his pet, learning that the parrot is far more complex than he thought.   In Tuco and the Scattershot World, Brett not only chronicles his fascinating relationship with Tuco, but uses it to explore the human tendency to “other” the world, abusing birds, landscapes, and each other. Brett sees in Tuco’s otherness a mirror of his own experience contending with Kallman syndrome, a rare genetic condition that made him the target of bullies—and nurtured his affinity for winged creatures.   Brett’s meditative digressions touch on topics ranging from the history of birds and dinosaurs to our concepts of knowledge, language, and intelligence—and include commentary from Tuco himself. By turns provocative and deeply moving, Tuco and the Scattershot World “is not a straight memoir—it’s something much more wondrously weird . . . a view of the human predicament that is hilarious, sobering and profound” (Globe & Mail, UK).

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  The New Food Lover's Tiptionary...

  Sharon T. Herbst

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  Both experienced and novice cooks will love this A-to-Z guide packed with more than 6,000 tips, shortcuts and other culinary wisdom cookbooks never tell you. Find all the answers you'll ever need to a universe of cooking quandaries and questions on hundreds of subjects, including foods, beverages, kitchen equipment, cooking techniques, entertaining ideas and smart ways to use leftovers. Plus, there are loads of quick and easy reference charts, a handy system of cross-referencing and well over a hundred shorthand-style recipes.

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  Summary and Analysis of The...

  Worth Books

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  So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Wright Brothers tells you what you need to know—before or after you read David McCullough’s book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader.  This short summary and analysis of The Wright Brothers by David McCullough includes:  Historical contextChapter-by-chapter summariesDetailed timeline of key eventsImportant quotesFascinating triviaGlossary of termsSupporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work  About David McCullough’s The Wright Brothers:   Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough’s biography is a fresh, personal account of Wilbur and Orville Wright: two young men from the American Midwest who, armed with dedication, ingenuity, and the skills they acquired as bicycle mechanics, invented the first practical airplane in history.   Based on extensive research—including the brothers’ personal correspondence and diaries—The Wright Brothers brings these two iconic American heroes to life as never before. More than the chronicle of an invention, The Wright Brothers is the story of an American family whose belief in the values of hard work and perseverance made all things seem possible—even the conquest of the skies.   The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.   

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  Lum & Abner - The Radio Complete...

  Original Radio Broadcast

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  Confirmed bachelor Lum Edwards is an earnest entrepreneur - stable, yet stumbling. Forever jumping to conclusions, Abner Peabody tends to act first and ask questions later. Together, these silly silver-haired citizens of Pine Ridge, Arkansas are the proprietors of the Jot 'Em Down Store.

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  Utah Trivia

  Allan Kent Powell, Miriam B. Murphy

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  An extensive and entertaining question-and-answer trivia book about the amazing Beehive State. 
   
  Learn all about the great state of Utah! This engaging book is filled with interesting questions and answers about well-known and not-so-well-known facts about this colorful, historic state. Designed for use in a wide variety of settings—home, office, school, parties, and more—this book is divided into topics like geography, entertainment, history, arts & culture, sports & leisure, and science & nature. Inside, you’ll discover more about the fascinating Beehive State like:The first woman elected a judge in UtahThe first two lines of Utah’s state songWhere in Utah you can see tropical fishWhich silent-film era star was born in Logan, UtahAnd much more 
   
  Readily adaptable for use with trivia format games, Utah Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education.

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  Small Bungalows

  Christian Gladu

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  Small Bungalows is a compact guide to getting started on building a new  Arts and Crafts home that fits today's modern lifestyle-all under 1,800  square feet. Author Christian Gladu shares valuable information on  choosing a plot of land, following green building principles, staying  true to the principles of Arts and Crafts style, plus incorporating  modern necessities into this classic home style. Also included are  photographs, illustrations, and home plans to get you started; plus a  comprehensive resource section that makes it easy to gather the right  information.

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