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  Uncle John's FACTASTIC Bathroom...

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  The twenty-eighth edition in the bestselling bathroom-reading series is jam-packed with 512 pages of absorbing trivia material. Uncle John gets a Factastic facelift for the twenty-eighth all-new edition of this beloved book series. All of Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader favorites are packed into these 512 glorious pages—from little-known history to the origins of everyday things—plus odd news, weird fads, quirky quotes, mind-bending science, head-scratching blunders, and all sorts of random oddities. Oh yeah, and thousands of incredible facts! Feel smarter (and a bit more dignified) as you settle into:  • Weird Body Parts of the Rich and Famous  • The Wild Man of Borneo  • Cryptic Movie Titles Explained  • “Pathological Generosity” and Other Real Medical Conditions  • How to Perform CPR on Your Dog  • When Postal Workers Go Rogue  • Start Your Own Country!  • Animals Under the Influence  • Welcome to No Mans Land  • The Mad Potter of Biloxi  • Saved From the Trash: The “Lost Leonardo”  • The Ten Longest Wars in History  • Stomach-churning Food-Safety Mistakes  • You Swallowed What?  • Incredible Stories of Survival  • The Case of the Stolen Bridge and Other Weird Crime Reports  • And much, much more

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  The Minor Railways of East...

  Rob Shorland-Ball

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  A look at the minor railways in eastern England that were once busy transport links and made vital contributions to the social and business heritage.  
   
  Rob Shorland-Ball is a former teacher and a born storyteller and so is well aware of the strong local loyalties in East Anglia. 
   
  Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are considered to be very different separate and independent areas by their inhabitants. 
   
  When the author worked in Suffolk he explained that he came from Cambridge which he believed was the front door of East Anglia. An elderly Suffolk man to whom he was speaking paused for a while and then said, with unarguable finality, “Here in Suffolk if Cambridge exists at all, it is a back door and rarely used.” 
   
  By the 1950s and 60s, when the author explored the minor railways illustrated in this book, they were rarely used, so needed to be recorded and their stories told before they were forgotten entirely. 
   
  To bring this book up to date, the final section is called Destiny because some of the track beds have survived and flourished with new usage as restored heritage railways, footpaths and cycleways and one route as a busy busway. 
   
  “A nostalgic look back at long forgotten minor railways in East Anglia . . . Highly recommended.” —Branch Line & Light Railway Publications Flyer 
   
  “A brief history of each of the lines together with maps and period photographs that make this an interesting read for those unfamiliar with the minor railways of East Anglia.” —Great Eastern Railway Society Newsletter

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  Today I Am a Ma'am - and Other...

  Valerie Harper, Catherine Whitney

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  Valerie Harper has a message for women of a certain age: "Work those laugh lines!" With the irreverence and wit that made her one of television's most beloved personalities, Harper (a.k.a. Rhoda Morgenstern) takes on those phony "fabulous at 50" books written by women whose skin is free of laugh lines and who wouldn't know a cellulite pocket if it bit them on the backside. With her trademark shoot-from-the-hip, call-'em-like-she-sees-'em style, she helps women celebrate, with humor and grace, what it means to be middle aged.Harper's essays explore the treacherous terrain women must travel -- from the tyrannies of fashion to the unmentionables of menopause. She tackles the most perplexing questions of the day: If you wear a size zero, do you exist? Would menopause be revered if it happened to men? Do calories count if you eat standing up? Are dressing rooms fitted with fun house mirrors? Today I Am a Ma'am is the perfect antidote to the youth obsession of our culture, offered by America's most reliable girlfriend. It is Humor Replacement Therapy for midlife women, a book you can pick up when ever you need a laugh or a reminder that midriff drift is not the end of the world.

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  What Shall We Do Today? - 60...

  Catherine Woram

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  Encourage your kids to get in touch with their creative side with What Shall We Do Today? For children, the experience of creating is every bit as important as the end result. Crafting will fire their imagination and offer an inspiring alternative to endless hours in front of the computer or TV screen. What Shall We Do Today? is packed with more than 60 colorful, fun, and imaginative projects designed for boys and girls aged between 3-12 years. The book is arranged by season, and each section is crammed full of vibrant, appealing ideas for fun crafting activities, great gifts and pretty decorations. Every project can be completed using readily available materials - just follow the step-by-step instructions and you can't go wrong.Catherine Woram studied fashion at St Martins School of Art in London, followed by a masters in fashion at the Royal College of Art. She writes for many publications, including the Telegraph magazine, Ideal Home and Prima. Her earlier books include Crafting with Kids, Gardening with Kids, Christmas Crafting with Kids and What Shall we Do Today? and Felt Button Bead, all published by Ryland Peters & Small.

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  The Best of Sewing Machine - Fun...

  Lynda Milligan, Nancy Smith

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  Teach children to sew on a machine with kid-friendly, boredom-busting projects!   Start off your kids on a lifelong sewing adventure with simple projects they’ll love to make. Starting with basic handmade cards and accessories to learn their machine, they’ll work their way up to challenging projects like a notebook cover and drawstring backpack. With safety tips, skill-building games to play, and puzzles to practice and remember all they’ve learned, this updated second edition from sewing educators Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith is ideal for kids.   Make a button-up owl * a mix-and-match monster * a backpack * a greeting card * a treasure pouch * and more!  Includes extensive illustrations and diagrams

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  Real Food Fermentation -...

  Alex Lewin

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  Discover how to preserve your favorite foods in every season with the easy techniques and recipes in this comprehensive guide (includes photos). 
   
  Learn the process of fermentation from start to finish, and stock your pantry and refrigerator with delicious fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more. Fermenting is an art and a science, and Alex Lewin expertly takes you through every step, including an overview of food preserving and the fermentation process. Get to know the health benefits of fermented foods, and learn the best tools, supplies, and ingredients to use. Then start making wholesome preserved foods and beverages with step-by-step recipes for sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, preserved lemons, chutney, kimchi, and more, getting the best out of every season’s bounty. 
   
  The book is filled with beautiful photos and clear instructions help you build your skills with confidence. It’s no wonder people are fascinated with fermenting—the process is user friendly, and the rewards are huge. Inside you’ll find: 
   
  ·An overview of the art and craft of home preserving 
   
  ·Why fermented foods are good for you 
   
  ·How to troubleshoot recipes, and how to modify them to suit your taste 
   
  ·Which vegetables and fruits are best for fermentation 
   
  ·The best seasonings to use 
   
  ·How to ferment dairy products to create yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk 
   
  ·How to create fermented beverages, including mead, wine, and ginger ale 
   
  With this book as your guide, you’ll feel in control of your food and your health. See why so many people are discovering the joys of fermenting!

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