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  The London 'E 1' Tram

  Peter Waller

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  “A fine tribute to the thousand-strong fleet of E/1 trams which gave such sterling service to Londoners for nearly fifty years, including two world wars.” —Tramway Review 
   
  Probably the single most numerous of tramcar constructed for operation on Britain’s first generation electric tramways, the London County Council’s ‘E/1’ class had an operational history that stretched for almost fifty years. The first were produced towards the end of the first decade of the 20th century and the last were withdrawn with the conclusion of ‘Operation Tramaway’—the final conversion of the once great London tramway system—in July 1952. 
   
  Over the years, more than 1,000 were built for operation by the LCC with similar cars being constructed for a number of the council operated systems in the capital prior to the creation of the LPTB in July 1933. The last batch—effectively rebuilds of single-deck cars that had once operated through the Kingsway Subway prior to its modernization—not completed until the early 1930s. During the 1920s the LCC cars had undergone a Pullmanisation program and, during the following decade, a number underwent the LPTB’s Rehabilitation scheme. Moreover, with the removal of the restriction on the use of enclosed lower-deck vestibules, many others were converted to full-enclosed during that decade. 
   
  Although withdrawals commenced in the 1930s, as the tram system north of the river was converted to trolleybus operation, and others were lost as a result of enemy action during the war, a sizable number survived to the system’s final days. 
   
  This book examines the history of this important class from development through to preservation.

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  Unbeaten Tracks in Japan

  Isabella L. Bird

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  Isabella Lucy Bird was a 19th century English traveller, writer, and natural historian. She was a sickly child, however, while she was travelling she was almost always healthy. Her first trip, in 1854, took her to America, visiting relatives. Her first book, The Englishwoman in America was published anonymously two years later.Unbeaten Tracks in Japan is compiled of the letters she sent to her sister during her 7 months sojourn in Japan in 1878. Her travels there took her from Edo (now called Tokyo) through the interior - where she was often the first foreigner the locals had met - to Niigata, and from there to Aomori. There she crossed over to Yezo (Hokkaido), and her account on the life of the Ainu, an indigenous people of Japan, provides an interesting glimpse of days long past. (Summary by Availle)

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  Charles Faudree Country French...

  Jenifer Jordan

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  Celebrating the lifework of the much-loved icon of Country French design. New photography features Faudree’s most recent decorating projects, plus some of the best photos from his previous books make this a cherished volume in honor and memory of a star among interior decorators.Jennifer Jordan has photographed Charles Faudree’s work since his earliest days of notoriety in Traditional Home’s 1987 Christmas issue. She has exclusively shot ten design books, including Charles Faudree’s French Country Signature, Charles Faudree’s Country French Living, Charles Faudree Interiors, and Charles Faudree Home. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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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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  Fifty Places to Hike Before You...

  Chris Santella

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  A breathtaking guide to fifty of the world’s greatest locations to hike, as selected by the experts who have been there. 
   
  Fifty Places to Hike Before You Die is the latest offering in the bestselling Fifty Places series. Chris Santella, along with top expedition leaders, explores the world’s greatest walking adventures. Some, such as the Lunana Snowman Trek in Bhutan and the Kangshung Valley Trek in Tibet, are grueling multiweek adventures at high altitudes. Others, such as Japan’s Nakesando Trail, move leisurely from village to village, allowing walkers to immerse themselves in the local culture. Whether it’s climbing the Rwandan mountains to view mountain gorillas or strolling through bistros along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, there’s a memorable hike at everyone’s level within these 50 chapters. With commentaries from expert trekkers and insider tips that lead the reader off the beaten path, Santella has again captured the special characteristics that make these must-visit destinations.

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  Cajun Country Guide

  Macon Fry, Julie Posner

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  There's just nowhere else but South Louisiana to find real knee-slapping, crowd-hooting Zydeco music. Even the big-city chefs can't cook up a Cajun meal the way they do at the roadside restaurants deep in the bayous of Acadiana. Likewise, no other guide matches the amount of in-depth information presented in Cajun Country Guide. It's a study of Cajuns that tells visitors how to find the sights, sounds, and flavors of one of America's most culturally unique regions.Take a vacation to a part of our own country that, in some places, didn't even speak English until nearly fifty years ago. While modern technology is weeding out some of the one-of-a-kind qualities of this subculture, not all of them are gone, or even hard to find, if you know how to hunt for them. And there are no better hunters than authors Macon Fry and Julie Posner.With the handy maps, reviews, and recommendations packed into the Cajun Country Guide, a trip to the bayous won't leave one feeling like a visitor, but more like a native who has come back home.

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