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  Ladies of the Brown - A Women's...

  Debra B. Faulkner

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  “Amusing and little-known anecdotes” about the hotel’s female guests including Hillary Rodham Clinton, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Joan Baez, Helen Keller, and others (The Denver Post).   Since the day it opened in 1892, Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel has been the Mile High City’s foremost destination for high-powered business travelers, celebrities, royalty and politicians. In Ladies of the Brown, hotel historian and archivist Debra B. Faulkner introduces readers to some of the hotel’s most fascinating and famous female visitors, residents and employees. From Denver’s “Unsinkable” Molly Brown and Romania’s Queen Marie to Zsa Zsa Gabor, Mamie Eisenhower and many, many more, these intriguing characters play leading roles in true tales of romance, scandal, humor and heartbreak. This collection of stories is integral to the history of the Brown Palace and Denver, offering a glimpse into the lives of generations of women from all walks of life.  “Crafted by Brown Palace historian and archivist Debra Faulkner, this well written, well-researched and thoroughly entertaining book presents amazing stories one can hardly believe are true.” —Colorado Country Life, “The Year’s Best Books” “What fun we had learning about this amazing assortment of characters, all real, and this building so well-appointed and enduring.” —Mountain States Collector

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  Seeds of Murder - the start of...

  Rosie Sandler

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  Perfect for fans of Richard Coles, Fiona Leitch and Sarah Yarwood-Lovett, introducing a brand-new cosy crime series set in the gardening world featuring an unlikely amateur sleuth and her loveable dog.Steph Williams has arrived at the wealthy, gated community of Beaulieu Heights ready to start her new position as head gardener. Surrounded by mansions and acres of land, it's worlds apart from the life she knows, but she's determined to give it her best shot.If she happens to accidentally overhear private conversations while trimming the bushes, or is refused access to a locked shed, she knows not to question it - after all, gardeners should be seen and not heard.Until notes start turning up, threatening to reveal the deepest secrets of the residents. Suddenly Steph finds herself the prime suspect, and now she must leave the shelter of the gardens behind to clear her name and save her job.The seeds of suspicion have been planted, but the case is turning out to be no bed of roses. And when the investigation puts her life at risk, Steph is up against the clock to weed out the real culprit before it's too late...Readers are GRIPPED by Seeds of Murder:'I loved the way this book combined the genre of cozy mystery with horticultural knowledge . . . An excellent book to snuggle up with' Reader review, 5 stars'In need of comfort-reading, [this book] hits the spot. Cleverly plotted, well-written and hugely enjoyable' Reader review, 5 stars'Lots of twists and turns make this a fun mystery to read. Love the setting, characters and story plot' Reader review, 5 stars'I could not put it down. Absolutely incredible reading' Reader review, 5 stars

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  Classic Household Hints - Over...

  Susan Waggoner

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  An illustrated, nostalgic how-to guide to achieving a clean, organized, and happy home—with over 500 retro tips and tricks!   Return your household to the simpler times of yesteryear with this delightful guide full of time- and money-saving tips on everything from cleaning and organizing your home to buying and handling food. Even in an age of endless new household products and devices, these old-fashioned, tried-and-true methods can help any homeowner keep a cleaner, happier home.   A thoroughly researched compendium of the best American home life tips from the 1920s through the ’60s, Classic Household Hints is filled with useful information, full-color illustrations, fascinating sidebars, and quotes—providing practical help as well as fun for housekeepers and neat freaks everywhere.

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  Vietnam - Culture Smart!

  Geoffrey Murray

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  Culture Smart! Vietnam outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now under way, and gives practical advice on what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. It aims to help you discover for yourself the warmth and vast potential of this fascinating country and its delightful people. They are open and friendly, with a sense of humor and irony, and frankly curious about the outside world. Kind and generally helpful toward strangers, they are industrious, shrewd, and determined to improve their lot. Amidst war and strife throughout their countries history, the true Vietnamese characteristics of patience and adversity shine through in this in depth-look at their culture.

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  The Good Samaritan Strikes Again

  Patrick McManus

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  Let the world’s funniest sportsman tickle your funny bone with quirky homespun stories and whimsical perspectives on life. Patrick F. McManus gently pokes fun at the oddities of sacred institutions like friendship, marriage, and even hunting and fishing. Soon his crazy theories start making sense, and you know you’ve crossed the border into McManus country, where life is a little lighter—and much more amusing. McManus initiates you into his world with intimate tales of cub scout pranks, high school football rituals, and other rites of passage. He conveys an appealing sense of old-fashioned innocence that allows you to see the humor in modern life. Narrator Norman Dietz’s comic genius brings out the full flavor of McManus’ unique style. With Dietz’s narration, you’ll feel you’re sitting in a patio chair, with a can of “beverage” and box of cigars, swapping stories with a buddy.

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  Poker math for micro and small...

  Anderson M. Hill

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  This book is for any new or seasoned poker player who has failed or forgotten to bring simple poker maths into their poker gameand No-Limit Hold'em (NLHE). The book will teach you the basic poker mathematics you need to learn to strengthen and outplay your opponents, and will focus on basic poker mathematics-those you'll use at the poker table day in and day out; and perhaps those that your opponents ignore. 
  Most players in No Limit Holdem frequently lack poker mathematics–which is easy to understand and execute–leading them to make mathematically incorrect moves. While this may seem somewhat trivial, in the long run, such incorrect movements may cause both good and bad poker players to win substantially less and lose much more money than they would if they actually understood and applied simple poker mathematics. 
  Trust me, to understand and apply important maths in your poker game you don't need a graduate degree in mathematics or statistics. Everything you need is a basic understanding of arithmetic and algebra. 
  I'm excited to have you here to take you on a trip. You'll have a much deeper understanding of poker mathematics by the end of this book, and as a result you'll be a much better poker player. 
  Over the years, the poker game has evolved from a street-smart game, reads and says, to a game deeply rooted in game theory and mathematics. This is apparent on television as well as in popular poker books and training material. 
  Most poker books, however, still pay lip service to the game's more human elements. Poker is a game that people are playing, not machines. People have impulses, drives and feelings which can cause them to behave in unpredictable and illogical ways. 
  Whether you're a male or a female, a novice or an experienced player, young or old, we hope the Poker Mindset will help you make your play easier. Read on to find a whole new way to look at the game.

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