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  Other Axis & Allied Armored...

  George Bradford

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  This fully illustrated volume presents an authoritative and highly detailed study of WWII’s lesser-known armored fighting vehicles.   The iconic tanks of WWII, such as America’s Shermans and the Germany’s Panzers, have been exhaustively studied. In Other Axis & Allied Armored Fighting Vehicles, military historian and technical artist George Bradford offers an in-depth look at a range of significant yet often-overlooked models.    This volume is filled with fine-scale drawings of Australian, Belgian, Canadian, Czech, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, and South African armored vehicles, including: ·       Centauro Tank Destroyer (Italy) ·       TKS Light Reconnaissance Tank (Poland) ·       Ram “Kangaroo” Personnel Carrier (Canada) ·       Renault R-35 Light Tank (France) ·       Type 3 Chi-nu Heavy Tank (Japan) ·       Scorpion AC1 Cruiser Tank (Australia) ·       TACAM R-2 Tank Hunter (Romania) ·       And many, many more . . .

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  The Escape from Elba - The Fall...

  Norman MacKenzie

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  The year is 1814. The Allies have driven Napoleon's once-mighty armies back to Paris. Trapped, forced to abdicate after two decades of triumphant rule, the Emperor takes leave of his comrades-in-arms and sets sail for his new domain - the tiny, poverty-stricken, pestilential island of Elba. Yet within ten months Napoleon will enter Paris once again, at the heels of the fleeing Bourbon king, flushed with victory and cheered by the masses. The Escape From Elba tells the heroic story of Napoleon's exile and phoenix-like return. In this classic account, now republished in paperback, Norman MacKenzie chronicles this extraordinary year: the tense last hours of Napoleon's empire, his humiliating exile, his midnight escape and his whirlwind march over snowbound mountains to Grenoble where, in a dramatic confrontation with the French army, he became a reigning prince again. Described in vivid detail are Napoleon's adventures as the head of Elba. He brought society, splendour, organization and political intrigue to this run-down backwater. And he displayed on this small stage the many sides of his charismatic.

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  The Secret History of Food -...

  Matt Siegel

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  An irreverent, surprising, and entirely entertaining look at the little-known history surrounding the foods we know and love 
   
  Is Italian olive oil really Italian, or are we dipping our bread in lamp oil? Why are we masochistically drawn to foods that can hurt us, like hot peppers? Far from being a classic American dish, is apple pie actually . . . English? 
  “As a species, we’re hardwired to obsess over food,” Matt Siegel explains as he sets out “to uncover the hidden side of everything we put in our mouths.” Siegel also probes subjects ranging from the myths—and realities—of food as aphrodisiac, to how one of the rarest and most exotic spices in all the world (vanilla) became a synonym for uninspired sexual proclivities, to the role of food in fairy- and morality tales. He even makes a well-argued case for how ice cream helped defeat the Nazis. 
  The Secret History of Food is a rich and satisfying exploration of the historical, cultural, scientific, sexual, and, yes, culinary subcultures of this most essential realm. Siegel is an armchair Anthony Bourdain, armed not with a chef’s knife but with knowledge derived from medieval food-related manuscripts, ancient Chinese scrolls, and obscure culinary journals. Funny and fascinating, The Secret History of Food is essential reading for all foodies. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  Car Wars - The Rise the Fall and...

  John Fialka

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  The resurgence of the electric car in modern life is a tale of adventurers, men and women who bucked the complete dominance of the fossil fueled car to seek something cleaner, simpler and cheaper. Award-winning former Wall Street Journal reporter John Fialka documents the early days of the electric car, from the M.I.T./Caltech race between prototypes in the summer of 1968 to the 1987 victory of the Sunraycer in the world's first race featuring solar powered cars.Thirty years later, the electric has captured the imagination and pocketbooks of American consumers. Organizations like the U.S. Department of Energy and the state of California, along with companies from the old-guard of General Motors and Toyota as well as upstart young players like Tesla Motors and Elon Musk have embraced the once-extinct technology. The electric car has steadily gained traction in the U.S. and around the world. We are watching the start of a trillion dollar, worldwide race to see who will dominate one of the biggest commercial upheavals of the 21st century.

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  The Mycophile’s Handbook - From...

  Jackson Reynolds

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  For anyone interested in learning more about the world of fungi, "The Mycophile's Handbook: From Spores to Harvest: Your Comprehensive Guide to Mushrooms" is an indispensable resource. This book, written by seasoned mycologists, provides a comprehensive look into the production of mushrooms, encompassing everything from sophisticated cultivation methods to the fundamentals of mushroom biology. Readers will discover how to grow a range of mushrooms at home or on a bigger scale with concise explanations and helpful tips. 
  The book starts off with an overview of the taxonomy, ecology, and life cycle of mushrooms—a fascinating subject in and of itself. The many kinds of mushrooms, from edible kinds to therapeutic species, and their distinctive qualities will become more transparent to readers. 
  Readers will find comprehensive directions for producing mushrooms from spore to harvest as they work their way through the book. The subjects addressed include choosing appropriate substrates, vaccinating spawn, controlling environmental factors, and resolving frequent issues. Whether you want to produce medicinal mushrooms for therapeutic purposes or exquisite mushrooms for culinary delights, this manual offers the information and direction you need to be successful. 
  The book covers mushroom production methods as well as culinary and medicinal applications, emphasizing the nutritional content and possible health advantages of mushrooms. There are many delectable recipes and remedies that will inspire readers to include mushrooms in their diet. 
  For mushroom enthusiasts of all levels, "The Mycophile's Handbook" is an indispensable reference that is thorough, approachable, and authoritative. Whether you're a novice seeking to get started or a skilled producer wishing to improve your techniques, this guide includes all the information you need to start your fulfilling mushroom adventure.

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  1000 Jewish Recipes

  Faye Levy

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  A celebration of Jewish kosher cooking and traditionThis expert cookbook offers all the recipes and information any cook needs to celebrate Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and many other Jewish holidays. 1,000 Jewish Recipes includes instructions for maintaining a kosher kitchen, information on the delicious culinary heritage of Jewish cultures, and tempting and easy-to-follow recipes such as Three-Cheese Knishes and Old-Fashioned Roast Chicken.

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