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  Evacuate!

  James Lawson

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  At stake was up to 5 million barrels a day of high-grade crude oil. At risk were the lives of 1,300 employees of the major oil companies and their families working in Iran in December 1978, when revolutionaries overthrew the Shah and wanted everything that went with him - including Western oil personnel - out of the country, or dead. At the helm was the author of this personal and highly revealing memoir. A Scottish lawyer working for the French oil company, Total, in Ahwaz, he had to draw on every inner resource - and unknown telex skills - to airlift his wife, friends, colleagues and others safely out of Iran, first to Abadan and thence to Bahrain and Athens. A senior American manager had already been murdered. These were anxious times for expatriate communities on the Gulf. Evacuate! is essentially a story of frontier life in a state run by a dictatorial Shah that tragically turned back the clock and submitted to clerical rule under Khomeini. As Centurion tanks and troops filled the streets, to be replaced by armed thugs chanting death slogans to Westerners, the author laboured night and day to organise a safe way out. Especially relevant today, his story will appeal to petroleum buffs everywhere, to expatriates, and to lovers of that beautiful and misguided country - Iran.

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  The Flavor of Wood - In Search...

  Artur Cisar-Erlach

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  “Part travelogue and part culinary adventure . . . a quirky, entertaining ramble through the many ways wood lends its flavor to food” (Bob Holmes, author of Flavor). 
   
  Most people don’t expect wood to flavor their food beyond the barbecue, and gastronomists rarely discuss the significance of wood in the realm of taste. But trees have a far greater influence over our plate and palate than you might think. Over the centuries, it has been used in cooking, distilling, fermenting, and even perfume creation to produce a unique flavor and smell. 
   
  In The Flavor of Wood, food communications expert Artur Cisar-Erlach embarks on a global journey to understand how trees infuse the world’s most delectable dishes through their smoke, sap, roots, and bark. His exploration covers everything from wooden barrels used to age scotch in Austria to the wood-burning pizza ovens of Naples to Canadian maple syrup producers—as well as cheese, tea, wine, blue yogurt, and more.  
   
  Brimming with fascinating characters, unexpected turns, beautiful landscapes, scientific discoveries, and historic connections, The Flavor of Wood is the story of a passionate flavor hunter, and offers readers unparalleled access to some of the  world’s highest quality cuisine and unknown tree flavors.

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  Haunted Anchor Bay Michigan

  Debi Chestnut

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  Meet the ghosts who haunt the shores of Lake St. Clair . . . photos included!   Anchor Bay is a haven for ghosts. The small towns that dot the shores of Lake St. Clair, the three Native American reservations, and the remnants of several British and French military encampments in the area all lay claim to supernatural occurrences.   The spirit of a state senator’s son haunted his magnificent mansion just outside New Baltimore before the home was demolished. Mabel Hathaway’s mysterious death remained unsolved for 140 years, and her ghost continues to stalk Oakwood Cemetery. A deceased sea captain seemingly moves his hidden treasure from beyond the grave when someone gets close to finding it. Local paranormal expert Debi Chestnut delights and frightens with these and other tales of Anchor Bay’s historic haunts.

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  Setting Up A Hospitality...

  Gerry MacPherson

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  Did you know you can not only own and operate a hospitality property but have it running so well that even you can take a holiday? 
  In this course, I will walk you through the steps to systematize your hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation rental to operate like a well-oiled machine. 
  In this 11-part tutorial series, you will find:Where to StartWhat Is The Hospitality Industry?What Does Hospitality Mean for Hospitality Property?History of The Hotel Industry — How We Got HereTypes of Hotels Throughout the WorldHospitality Property Departments-DefinitionsSetting Up My Organization StructureMy Management StrategyWhat Should My Operation Manual IncludeHow Will I Know My Operations Manual Works?What is Outsourcing & How It Can Work For Me 
  After completing this course you will have the tools to turn your hospitality property into a business envied by your competitors, respected by your employees, and appreciated by your guests. 
  Any downloads or checklists mentioned in this audiobook can be found at https://keystonehpd.com/hospitalitypropertyorganizationalstructure 
  You can view this section as an individual course or watch it as part of the “Your Guide to Owning & Operating a Hospitality Property – Successfully” course. 
  If you want a smooth-running hotel, resort, inn, bed and breakfast or vacation rental then don’t hesitate. 
  Sign up now!

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  111 Places in Hong Kong that you...

  Kathrin Bielfeldt, Raymond Wong

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  The ultimate insider's guide to Hong Kong
  Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides .
  From zero to hundred in 175 years – no other metropolis has as compressed and chequered a history as Hong Kong, with its striking and seamless blend of eastern and western cultures. Famous for its cosmopolitan nightlife, cutting-edge fashion, culinary sophistication, and entertainment, Hong Kong also conceals a trove of lesser-known and unpredictable experiences. More than 260 islands and country parks as far as the eye can see … who would expect such breathtaking natural beauty in one of the most densely populated cities on Earth? Step off the beaten path to explore Hong Kong's hidden heart. Discover what compels locals to stand in a line that snakes around the corner every morning at 4:30am, and from which "Great Wall of China" you will find a wonderful view over the South China Sea. Learn what gas lanterns have to do with the bubonic plague, and visit a place where 1,000,000 HK$ for a golf cart seems like a bargain. From secluded beaches to wishing trees, prepare to be surprised, delighted, and amazed.
  Entdecken Sie versteckte Orte und Geschichten abseits der bekannten Pfade, die den wahren Charakter Hongkongs enthüllen.
  Von null auf hundert in 175 Jahren – keine andere Metropole hat eine so komprimierte und bewegte Geschichte, in keiner anderen Metropole vereinen sich östliche und westliche Kultur so eindrucksvoll und harmonisch wie in Hongkong. Berühmt für das Nachtleben, die innovative Mode, die kulinarische Raffinesse und das Entertainment, hält Hongkong auch weitere weniger bekannte und unvorhersehbare Erlebnisse bereit. 
  Erkunden Sie Hongkongs verstecktes Herz abseits der touristischen Pfade. Finden Sie heraus, was die Anwohner dazu bringt, sich in einer Schlange anzustellen, die jeden Morgen schon um 4.30 Uhr um ganze Häuserecken reicht.

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  Dirty Czech - Everyday Slang...

  Martin Blaha

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  Learn cool slang, funny insults and all the words they didn’t teach you in class with this comprehensive guide to dirty Czech. 
   
  You’ve taken Czech lessons and learned all kinds of useful phrases. You know how to order dinner, get directions, and ask for the bathroom. But what happens when it’s time to drop the textbook formality? To really know a language, you need to know it’s bad words, too. You need Dirty Czech. 
   
  From common slang and insulting curses to explicit sexual expressions, this volume teaches the kind of Japanese heard every day on the streets of the Czech Republic. Learn to sound like a native speaker with phrases like: 
   
  What’s up? — Co je? 
   
  I adore your small titties — Zboznuju tvoje kuzlatka. 
   
  I gotta take a leak. — Musim se vymocit. 
   
  Your team sucks ass! — Tvuj tym je na hovno! 
   
  Drop Dead you freak! — Chcipni, ty zrudo! 
   
  I’m faded. — Jsem namazenej. 
   
  Are you as horny as I am? — Jsi taky tak nadrzenej

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