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  Hidden History of Rockland & St...

  Jane Merrill

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  Down East Maine is well known for its breathtaking scenery and art museums. However, much of the history in the traditional mining and fishing area of Rockland and St. George remains untold.  Hanson Gregory from Clam Cove invented the donut. Mary Brown Patten sailed a clipper around Cape Horn. Captain Albert Keller was shipwrecked on Easter Island and Effie Canning of Rockland composed the lullaby "Rock a Bye Baby." Captain Charles Holbrook of Tenants Harbor and his ship, the Hattie Dunn, fell victim to a German U-boat in the Atlantic.  Local author Jane Merrill uncovers the forgotten stories and personalities that bring this unique area's history into focus.

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  Mesoamerican Capitals - Cities...

  Rolf Hedger

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  From the mist-shrouded valleys of central Mexico to the glimmering highlands of Colombia, the ancient Americas witnessed the rise of extraordinary urban centers that would shape the destiny of countless generations. In "Mesoamerican Capitals: Cities of Stone and Gold," we embark on a journey through time to explore four of the most influential civilizations that rose to prominence long before European contact transformed the Western Hemisphere. 
  These weren't merely settlements but complex metropolitan hubs—centers of innovation, artistry, and power that rivaled their Old World contemporparts in sophistication and grandeur. Teotihuacan, with its monumental Avenue of the Dead and towering pyramids, once housed over 125,000 inhabitants in a masterfully planned cityscape that influenced cultures throughout Mesoamerica. The Toltec capital of Tula stood as a beacon of military might and cultural refinement, establishing patterns of rulership and religious practice that would echo for centuries. Monte Albán, crown jewel of the Zapotec civilization, commanded the valleys of Oaxaca from its mountain perch, while the Muisca Confederation created a network of urban centers across the Colombian highlands, their wealth in gold becoming the stuff of legend. 
  These weren't simply places where people gathered—they were the physical manifestations of worldviews, cosmologies encoded in stone and adobe. Each represented distinct approaches to urban planning, governance, and the relationship between the sacred and the profane. Their rulers wielded power through combinations of divine authority, military prowess, and control of vital trade routes that connected distant regions through complex networks of exchange. 
  As you turn listen to this book, you'll discover how these remarkable urban centers functioned as crucibles of innovation, where art, architecture, mathematics, astronomy, and religious thought flourished in distinctive ways.

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  HowExpert Guide to Columbus Ohio...

  HowExpert, Meghan Tarney

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  Are you looking for a new city to add to your travel bucket list? Make it Columbus, Ohio – the city that has recently emerged as a hub for business, art, and innovation. With a range of things to do, an impressive culinary scene, and one of the top universities in the country, Columbus is constantly on the come up, and you won’t want to miss out on witnessing the capital of the Buckeye State continue to flourish. If you’re ready to plan your Columbus getaway, look no further than this guide. 
  In HowExpert Guide to Columbus, Ohio, you will learn how to: 
  - Experience Columbus like a local by diving into each of the city’s distinctive neighborhoods. 
  - Navigate the city and understand its history as the state’s capital. 
  - Make the most out of your visits to Columbus’s top attractions while embracing the spirit of discovery that they embody. 
  - Personalize your trip by finding hidden gems that cater to your interests. 
  - Fit in with the Buckeye crowd on game day and search for the best sporting events and concerts in the city. 
  - End your night or start your morning at the best restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops in Columbus. 
  - Plan your trip around the annual events that most interest you. 
  - Discover places outside of Columbus to add to your itinerary. 
  In short, everything you could want to know about traveling to Columbus, Ohio, is included in this comprehensive guide. Use it to plan the perfect solo adventure, couple’s retreat, or family vacation. 
  About the Author 
  Meghan Tarney is a writer from Columbus, Ohio. In 2021, she graduated from The Ohio State University, where she studied English, creative writing, and history, and she currently works as an administrative assistant at The Ohio State University Press. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z.

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  Poker Probabilities Unveiled -...

  Fiona Carter

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  "Poker Probabilities Unveiled: Advanced Techniques for Winning Hands" is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of poker strategy. Regardless of your experience level—from novice to seasoned pro—in poker, this book is designed to equip you with the advanced techniques and insights needed to gain a significant advantage at the poker table. 
  Inside this comprehensive guide, you will uncover the hidden world of poker probabilities and unveil the secrets to making winning decisions. We begin with a quick review of the basic rules of poker, ensuring that you have a solid foundation to build upon. From there, we dive deep into the game's intricacies, exploring hand rankings and their significance, the crucial role of probabilities in poker, and an introduction to probability theory specific to the game. 
  As you progress through the book, you'll gain a profound understanding of calculating odds and probabilities accurately, enabling you to make educated decisions based on the likelihood of success. You'll discover the power of expected value (EV) and how it can be applied to maximize your profitability in every hand. 
  Positional awareness plays a pivotal role in poker, and we explore how to leverage it to your advantage. You'll learn how your position at the table influences your pre-flop decisions, giving you the upper hand over your opponents. 
  But the journey doesn't end there. "Poker Probabilities Unveiled" takes you into the heart of post-flop decision-making, where the real action happens. You'll unravel the complexities of common post-flop scenarios, including how to approach overcards, strong draws, aggressive opponents, and more.

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  Acknowledgments

  Becky Lucas

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  From critically acclaimed comedian Becky Lucas comes a funny, consoling and very candid collection of stories and essays about friends, enemies and figuring it out that establishes her as one of today's most original comedy writers. 
    
  There's no such thing as a perfect life, but there are perfectly hilarious moments. The best stories are often about the lowest points in our lives - the soul-crushing jobs, the bad boyfriends, the terrible holidays, the betrayals and heartbreaks. These are the stories I tell people to make them like me, but, more importantly, they've helped me learn how to like myself. 
  So this book is a collection of thankyous and acknowledgments: 
  * Thank you to an ex-lover who marvelled at the fact he could get hard with me, even though I wasn't up to his usual standard. 
  * Thank you to the coked-up real estate agent who, while lecturing me and my friend about the importance of travelling, fell down a flight of stairs. 
  * Thank you to the woman who approached me after a gig and told me she hoped her daughter wouldn't end up like me. 
  You've all taught me that you can't control who comes into your life or what happens to you, but you can decide just what it is you take from them.

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  Midcentury Modern Style - An...

  Karen Nepacena

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  It may seem daunting to design a midcentury modern–inspired home, but up-and-coming interior designer Karen Nepacena shows that by using just a few design guideposts anyone can make any room feel like a set from Mad Men or The Queen’s Gambit. Showcasing real-life client redesigns, Nepacena goes room by room—and outside—offering bite-sized ways to create comfortable, stylish, and inviting spaces along the way. Full of approachable insider tips and tricks, easy DIYs, and important historical context, you’ll learn how to create inspired, livable spaces full of mid-mod charm without the need for large-scale renovations or a big budget. Featuring the photography of Christopher Dibble.

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