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  Scotland

  Peter Waller

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  “Waller dips successfully into the social history north of the border during the first half of the twentieth century, when trams were the urban transport kings.” —Evergreen   Focusing on Scotland, this book provides an overview of the history of tramways north of the border from the 1940s, when the first horse-drawn service linking Inchture village to Inchture station opened, through to the closure of the last traditional tramway—Glasgow—in 1962.   Concentrating on the big city systems that survived the Second World War—Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow—the book provides a comprehensive narrative, detailing the history of these operations from 1945 onwards, with full fleet lists, maps, and details of route openings and closures.   The story is supported by some 200 illustrations, both colour and black and white, many of which have never been published before, that portray the trams that operated in these cities and the routes on which they operated. Bringing the story up-to-date, the book also examines the only second-generation tramway yet to be built in Scotland—the controversial system recently constructed in Edinburgh—as well as informing readers where it is still possible to see Scotland’s surviving first-generation trams in preservation.  “An outstanding book . . . To leaf through the pages of this book is therefore to take a journey back in time, to an era that can now be remembered by a diminishing number of people. To see that era brought to life in such a vivid and immediate way is a real joy . . . a superbly researched history of trams in Scotland.” —Undiscovered Scotland

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  Wild City - A Brief History of...

  Thomas Hynes

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  A guide to 40 of the most well-known, surprising, notorious, mythical, and sublime non-human citizens of New York City, and love letter to its surprising ecological diversity.  
   
  From refugee parrots and prodigal beavers to gorgeous Fifth Avenue hawks and vengeful groundhogs, Wild City tells the funny, quirky, and memorable stories of forty of New York City’s most surprising nonhuman citizens. This unconventional wildlife guide and concise environ­mental history of the Big Apple includes tales of the well-known, notorious, and legendary creatures who are as much New Yorkers as their human counterparts. 
  A celebration of some of the city’s most surpris­ing residents and a love letter to this always evolv­ing metropolis, Wild City is an enchanting illustrated volume that is a must-have for every Big Apple devotee and animal lover.

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  The Crinan Canal

  Marian Pallister

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  Known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', the Crinal Canal runs from Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne nine miles across the Kintyre peninsula to the west coast of Scotland. Designed by John Rennie after initial survey work by James Watt in 1771, the canal was opened in 1801, with further improvements made by Thomas Telford in the second decade of the nineteenth century.
  The canal was originally planned to save commercial ships having to make the long journey from the industrial region around Glasgow round the Mull of Kintyre to reach the west coast and Hebridean islands. By 1854, 33,000 passengers, 22,000 sheep and 2000 cattle had been transported along it. These days the canal is a popular route for leisure craft.
  In the book Marian Pallister tells the story of the canal from its origins to the present day, discussing how it was built, who built it, how it changed life in the surrounding areas, and how it has been used.

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  Our Miss Brooks: Working in the...

  Al Lewis

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  It is the start of the first semester and after a hard day in a faculty meeting Miss Brooks has just retired to bed and dozed off when there is a knock at the door. It is the Principle on a drive for more discipline, less horse-play, towing-of-the-line, and running of the school in an orderly manner.

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  Handwriting Analysis Plain &...

  Eve Bingham

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  Handwriting analysis, or graphology, is the science involved in producing a personality profile of the writer by examining the characteristics, traits and strokes of an individual's handwriting. It seems impossible, but a trained graphologist can gather an astonishing amount of information about the writer just from analyzing their handwriting. Besides creating a complete personality profile, many other things are revealed in your handwriting, such as health issues, morality, past experiences, hidden talents, mental problems-- to name just a few.This plain and simple title explains what handwriting analysis is and why it works. The author gives a brief history of the art then delves into every aspect of writing, including:The way the writing moves across the pageThe meaning of the pen, pencil, and ink chosenThe slope of the script and the amount of space between wordsThe size and shape of the individual letters and signaturesThe meaning of writing styles in headed paper, logos, and shop signs

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  Pomeranian Dog Training Audio...

  Brian Mahoney

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  A Complete & Essential guide for training your precious Puppy! 
  Pomeranian Dog Training Audio Book 
  Crate, Obedience, Food, & Potty training a Puppy  
  by Brian Mahoney 
  This dog training book is an essential guide for dog owners who want to establish a strong foundation of training for their new furry companions. This comprehensive book provides expert advice, practical techniques, and step-by-step instructions to ensure successful training in four key areas: crate training, obedience training, food & nutrition, and potty training. 
  But also Discover... 
  * Why a Pomeranian is a good dog to own 
  * Pomeranian Characteristics 
  * Proper food & nutrition 
  * Quick & Easy House Training 
  * Essential dog training commands 
  * Essential dog training commands part 2 
  * Expert Social & Behavioral Training 
  * Puppy Loving Healthcare 
  * Puppy Care Resources 
  With a wealth of practical tips, troubleshooting advice, and real-life examples, this book equips dog owners with the knowledge and tools to establish a strong bond with their pups while instilling good behavior and habits. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or looking to enhance your training skills, this book is an invaluable resource for raising a well-behaved and happy canine companion. 
  "An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest" Benjamin Franklin 
  Order now, and take advantage of this time tested knowledge... don't wait... you'll wait your life away...

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