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  Igloo Dwellers Were My Church

  John R Sperry

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  Anglican bishop John R. Sperry spent 20 years with the Inuit in a tiny and isolated Canadian Arctic community. ... Sperry travelled on his rounds by dogteam across the sea ice and snow-covered land, to visit Inuit camps…

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  The Building of England

  Simon Thurley

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  From awe-inspiring Norman castles, to the homes we live in, Simon Thurley explores how the architecture of this small island influenced the world. 
  The Building of England puts into context the significance of a country’s architectural history and unearths how it is inextricably linked to the cultural past – and present. 
  Saxon, Tudor, Georgian, Regency, even Victorian and Edwardian are all well-recognised architectural styles, displaying the influence of the events that mark each period. Thurley looks at how the architecture of England has evolved over a thousand years, uncovering the beliefs, ideas and aspirations of the people who commissioned them, built them and lived in them. He tells the fascinating story of the development of architecture and the advancements in both structural performance and aesthetic effect. 
  In this updated edition of his 2013 classic, Simon Thurley traces the history and contemplates the future of the buildings that have made England. 
  For fans of Leanda De Lisle (Tudor), Alison Weir (Queens at War), Jonathan Healey (The First Century of Welfare), Tracy Borman (Anne Boleyn & Elizabeth I), and Nicola Tallis (Elizabeth's Rival).

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  101 Conversations in...

  Midealuck Publishing

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  Spaniards and Mexicans don't speak like your phrase book, so it's no surprise you might feel a little overwhelmed when it's your turn to speak! This audiobook fixes that and you can practise what you hear in the slowly spoken dialogues. Listening to typical and often humorous Spanish conversations are an ideal preparation for travelling to Spain and Latin America. 
  Here's what you'll get: 
  •  Advanced beginners and intermediate level conversational stories that are focused on dialogue so you can learn real Spanish as spoken by native speakers. Gradually as you are listening to the audio, you will be able to understand spoken words and dialogues with ease, and have Spanish roll off your tongue more fluently. 
  •  The stories include slowly spoken clear Spanish audio so you can learn the expressions that real people use in daily life. You'll sound more authentic when you speak and make Spanish-speaking friends more easily. 
  •  Most of the stories are humorous in nature, and they frequently carry a twist-like surprise, you learn and are being entertained at the same time. 
  • The conversations are carefully written and narrated so they are accessible for advanced beginners and intermediate students (A2-B1 on the CEFR). By listening to the audio you will learn from real, spoken conversations from native Spanish speakers, therefore you don't have to go through the rollercoaster of difficult conversations with strangers. All the stories include dialogues with over 101 conversations in total. 
  This audiobook will help you in many ways, so get your copy now and start speaking Spanish like a pro!

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  The Garden of Eden - Cultivating...

  Gertrude Harris

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  Welcome to The Garden of Eden: Cultivating a Sustainable Garden Area from Scratch. Whether you’re starting with a barren backyard, a weedy patch of ground, or a blank canvas on a rooftop, this book is your companion on the journey to transforming that space into a thriving, life-giving garden. More than just growing food or flowers, this is about cultivating a place of connection—to the land, to the seasons, and to yourself. 
  In today’s world, gardening is more than a pastime—it’s a quiet act of resistance, a way to nourish not only our bodies but also our communities and ecosystems. Sustainability isn’t a trendy word here; it’s the foundation. Every garden has the potential to support biodiversity, capture carbon, conserve water, and regenerate soil. It can become a sanctuary not just for pollinators and birds, but for the gardener as well. 
  This book will guide you through the entire process, from imagining your ideal garden to watching it flourish year after year. You’ll learn how to observe your space with a gardener’s eye, work with nature instead of against it, and build healthy soil that does half the work for you. We’ll explore techniques like no-dig gardening, permaculture principles, composting, and water-wise strategies—all rooted in a respect for natural systems and long-term stewardship. 
  No matter the size of your plot or your level of experience, you’ll find practical advice and inspiration tailored to your needs. This isn’t about perfection. Gardens grow best when you’re willing to make a few mistakes, experiment boldly, and stay curious. You’ll discover that the work of gardening—planting, weeding, harvesting, observing—isn’t just a means to an end, but a deeply rewarding part of the process.

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  Living Landmarks of Chicago -...

  Theresa L. Goodrich

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  From the man shipped home in a rum barrel to the most dangerous woman in America, Chicago history comes to life in these tantalizing tales. 
  "A wonderful bible of Chicago." WGN 
  Living Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions what they are today. Each chapter is a vignette that introduces the landmark and brings it to life, and the book is organized chronologically to illustrate the development of the city's distinct personality. These fifty landmarks weave an interconnected tale of Chicago between 1836 and 1932 (and beyond). 
  History lines Chicago’s sidewalks. Stroll down LaSalle or Dearborn or State and you’ll see skyscrapers that have been there for a century or more. It’s easy to scurry by, to dismiss the building itself, but a hunt for placards turns up landmarks every few feet, it seems. Here’s a Chicago landmark; there’s a National Historic landmark. They’re everywhere. 
  Ironically, these skyscrapers keep the city grounded; they illustrate a past where visionaries took fanciful, impossible ideas and made them reality. Buildings sinking? Raise them. River polluting the lake and its precious drinking water? Reverse it. Overpopulation and urban sprawl making it challenging to get to work? Build up. From the bare to the ornate, from exposed beams to ornamented facades, the city’s architecture is unrestrainedly various yet provides a cohesive, beautiful skyline that illustrates the creativity of necessity, and the necessity of creativity.

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  Spaniel Survival Guide

  Jacqueline Boyd

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  Spaniels are some of the most popular dog breeds, fulfilling working and companion roles in society. While spaniels are typically sociable, outgoing, optimistic and friendly, they have retained many traits reflective of their working gundog origins, such as hunting, retrieving, speed and stamina. These remain essential for working Spaniels, but for Spaniels and their caregivers who find themselves in a more domestic situation, these traits can sometimes prove challenging. This book is an essential guide for anyone who lives with or is thinking about living with spaniels and wants to understand them more. Written by a canine scientist with decades of experience with cocker spaniels, this book explores the origin, care, management and training of spaniels. It considers how to develop a responsive and supportive relationship with your spaniel, and examines practical and fair training approaches to support health, welfare and behaviour in a clear and accessible way.

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