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  When Men & Mountains Meet - Like...

  H.W. Tilman

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  'We had climbed a mountain and crossed a pass; been wet, cold, hungry, frightened, and withal happy. One more Himalayan season was over. It was time to begin thinking of the next. "Strenuousness is the immortal path, sloth is the way of death."'
  First published in 1946, the scope of H.W. 'Bill' Tilman's When Men and Mountains Meet is broad, covering his disastrous expedition to the Assam Himalaya, a small exploratory trip into Sikkim, and then his wartime heroics.
  In the thirties, Assam was largely unknown and unexplored. It proved a challenging environment for Tilman's party, the jungle leaving the men mosquito-bitten and suffering with tropical diseases, and thwarting their mountaineering success. Sikkim proved altogether more successful. Tilman, who is once again happy and healthy, enjoys some exploratory ice climbing and discovers Abominable Snowman tracks, particularly remarkable as the creature appeared to be wearing boots—'there is no reason why he should not have picked up a discarded pair at the German Base Camp and put them to their obvious use'.
  And then, in 1939, war breaks out. With good humour and characteristic understatement we hear about Tilman's remarkable Second World War. After digging gun pits on the Belgian border and in Iraq, he was dropped by parachute behind enemy lines to fight alongside Albanian and Italian partisans. Tilman was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his efforts—and the keys to the city of Belluno, which he helped save from occupation and destruction.
  Tilman's comments on the German approach to Himalayan climbing could equally be applied to his guerrilla warfare ethos. 'They spent a lot of time and money and lost a lot of climbers and porters, through bad luck and more often through bad judgement.' While elsewhere the war machine rumbled on, Tilman's war was fast, exciting, lightweight and foolhardy—and makes for gripping reading.

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  The Everything Raw Food Recipe Book

  Mike Snyder, Nancy Faass, Lorena...

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  Increased energy. Clear and glowing skin. Decreased risk of cancer.These are only a few of the benefits reported by people who adopt a raw foods diet; studies have even shown that this diet can slow down the aging process! In this guide, you will find 300 delicious recipes, including:Mint-Ginger Pineapple SmoothieThai Green Papaya SaladNori Protein Roll with Pumpkin Seed Butter and SproutsMock-Tuna Salad SandwichRaw Vegetable “Lasagna”Banana Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberry SauceEating raw is not only delicious—it’s also fun! The recipes are easy to prepare and take less prep and cleanup time than cooked food. It’s perfect for those looking to go completely raw or just incorporate some raw aspects into their diet. You will be absolutely amazed by how great you feel after whipping up these mouthwatering raw gourmet meals!

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  Pets by Royal Appointment - The...

  Brian Hoey

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  The royal family say they can do without many things, but not their animals. Countless monarchs and their consorts have relied on dogs, cats, horses and even the occasional parrot to act as their constant, faithful companions, unquestioning allies and surrogate children.
  With intimate anecdotes and fascinating detail, royal author Brian Hoey describes the mini palaces provided for the Queen's pampered corgis, Princess Anne's badly behaved bull terriers and the wild animals – including crocodiles, hippos and an elephant – presented to princes and princesses.
  Exploring a seemingly eternal regal passion for all things canine and equine, Hoey also turns his attentions to the modern royal family's love of animals, celebrating the latest arrivals to both William's and Harry's new households.
  From the corgi dynasty to the Jack Russells rescued from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, Pets By Royal Appointment presents a very British family besotted with all creatures great and small.

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  Organized Home Bundle 2 in 1...

  Paula Douglas, Anette Michaels

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  The Organized Home Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Clean House and Mind and Organized Home OfficeDo you shudder when you think of people coming over to visit unannounced? Do you panic when you get a message on your answering machine that family is coming—and they left 4 hours ago (and it’s a 5 hour trip)? Do you find yourself feeling discouraged, frustrated, and thinking it’s just impossible when it comes to cleaning? Even if nobody can see it, it’s still important to maintain a clean house for your peace of mind. A clean and organized home will lessen your stress and allow you to perform other activities with more dedication and a relaxed mind. It can increase your productivity. Especially if you decided to have a home business or work from home. This audiobook will teach you how to organize every part of your home. You will learn how to organize your home business and office so you can work effectively and efficiently. This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. Clean House and Mind: The Complete Guide on How to Organize and Declutter Your Home for Your Ultimate Peace of Mind2. Organized Home Office: Discover Proven Techniques On How to Set Up Your Home Office for Maximum Productivity, Efficiency and SuccessIf you want to learn more, download your copy of The Organized Home 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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  CRICUT FOR BEGINNERS - A...

  Cris J. Cutt

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  Now most people think the cricut machine is just to produce scrapbook designs. If they think so, they're really wrong ! 
  Not only has this device helped scrapbookers, but also gift card creators. Yes, when I said gift cards, you heard me right. Naturally, the cricut cutting machine is generally designed to advanced scrap booker for the novice. 
  Cricut technology is one of the market's new, most powerful devices. You can explore your creativity with Cricut Design, create amazing designs and make your ideas a reality! 
  In this EXCITING book, you will explore Cricut's world, learn how to use it, adapt it to your projects and start producing fascinating results that will impress everyone. 
  Here's what's inside: 
  ●     What is Cricut Machine 
  ●     Crafting Ideas For Your Cricut Cutting Machine. 
  ●     Types of cricut machine. 
  ●     Tips and Tricks Of Cricut Machine. 
  ●     Getting Started Using Cricut. 
  ●     Tools and Accessories Of Cricut. 
  ●     Cricut Cutting Problems: Tips for Cleaner Cuts 
  ●     Tips For Solving Cricut Design Space Problems 
  This machine can also be used to make hangings for walls, calendars and much more besides greeting cards. 
  If you think you can do anything else with the cricut machine do not hesitate to implement it. What you can do is not limited ! 
  It's amazing! Not only this book is beginner-friendly, but it also includes advanced materials for experienced users of Cricut. Learn various techniques and unknown secrets that are explained in this book exclusively, and take your Cricut game to the next level!

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  Turkey - Culture Smart! - The...

  Charlotte McPherson

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  This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Turkey reveals a nation in transition. Over the last two decades living conditons have improved greatly and Turkey is now classified as a developed country with an emerging market economy. Viewed by many as a model for outward-looking Islam, it is a country with laws to protect against religious paternalism, where restaurants are open during the fast of Ramadan, and where headscarves or no scarves can be worn in universities, schools, and public offices. Turkey continues to seek EU membership, but the road to accession has been full of twists and turns and the outcome is uncertain.

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