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  The Book of Fungi - A Life-Size...

  Peter Roberts, Shelley Evans

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  “The lurid photographs and enticing, offhandedly witty descriptions make the reader want to go out collecting specimens right away."—Popular Science   From morels to chanterelles, toadstools to truffles, fungi have been a source of fascination since the earliest hunter-gatherers first foraged for them. Today there are few, if any, places on Earth where fungi have not found themselves a home—their habitats span the poles and the tropics, mountaintops and backyards.   Packed with facts and photos, this book introduces you to fungus in many forms—some parasitic, some poisonous, some hallucinogenic and some with healing properties that can be tapped for pharmaceutical products. Then of course, there are the delicious mushrooms that are prized by epicureans and gourmands worldwide.   Each species here is reproduced at its actual size, in full color, and accompanied by a scientific explanation of its distribution, habitat, association, abundance, growth form, spore color, and edibility. With information on the characteristics, locations, distinguishing features, and occasionally bizarre habits of these fungi, you’ll find in this book the common and the conspicuous, the unfamiliar and the odd—including a fungal predator, for instance, that hunts its prey with lassos, and several that set traps, including one that entices sows by releasing the pheromones of a wild boar.   “How dazzling is the world of mushrooms? The fan-shaped cinnabar oysterling looks like something you would find undersea. The violet webcap is vibrant. These are among the more than 600 fungi described and illustrated in this scholarly and beautiful book.”—TheNew York Times   “Anyone with an appreciation of the beauty of nature will enjoy.”—Grand Forks Herald

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  Uncle John's Weird Weird World Epic

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  A collection of some of the wildest and weirdest trivia packed with incredible facts, obscure history, interesting origins, bizarre quotes, and more. The second fully illustrated entry in Uncle John’s popular new Weird, Weird World series opens a portal to the bizarre. It’s page after page of unbelievable history, odd origins, tales of amazing luck, kooky conspiracy theories, epic fails, astounding facts, and some things that are so weird that they defy description. That’s where the pictures come in: Hundreds of eye-popping photographs and illustrations take the humor and the fun to a whole new dimension . . . to the EPIC zone! Read about . . .  •       How to Hypnotize a Chicken  •       The Origin of the Lie Detector  •       Weirdest Ways to Die at National Parks  •       Feral Cat Day and Other Strange-But-Real Holidays  •       Here Comes the Spammobile!  •       Keith Urban Legends  •       The Power of Poo  •       Winners of “Ugly Dog” Contests  •       Weird World Records  •       TV Shows That Were All a Dream  •       Kalshnikov Pat & the Helicopter Jailbreakers  •       Odd-phrodisiacs  •       Japan’s Most Surreal Video Games  •       News Pundits Gone Wild  •       The Pacific Garbage Patch  •       Calamity Jane and the Old West’s Toughest Gals  •       What Your Nose Says About Your Love Life  •       Scams That Could Only Be Pulled Off by Identical Twins  •       Anarchy in the E.R.  And much, much more

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  Retire Experience - Run Away...

  Constant Bennett

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  Retire Experience - explore the world from the comfort of your home! 
  Are you looking for: 
  Live the retirement without boredom? 
  A fun way to travel?  
  A modern nomad who hates being pinned to the same place for years?  
  A minimalist, frugal lifestyle, but don’t know where to start? 
  Then, RVing is for you! 
  Retire Experience - is buying or renting a recreational vehicle (basically, a home on wheels) and traveling wherever your heart desires! You can explore the country while you’re relocating to a new job, have an amazing holiday trip, or sell your home and become a full-time nomad with minimal expenses. You literally explore the continent from the comfort of your own home, because the home travels with you. 
  Besides, full-time RVing forces you to downsize your possessions, get rid of all that clutter, and finally lead the frugal and minimalist life that’s the most fulfilling. Your stuff no longer holds you down! 
  Does any of this sound exciting? Then, you should definitely try Retire Experience!  
  But how will you really start to live your retired experience? 
  Is RVing safe? What is boondocking? This book provides all the answers! 
  Here’s what you’ll learn: 
  The greatest myth about RVing  
  Insider tips on planning a safe and comfortable RV trip, even with a baby on board 
  The secret art of staying in shape while RVing 
  Ways to RV safely and deal with potential intruders (you must know this to avoid serious trouble) 
  And much, much more! 
  Still hesitating if Retire Experience is something for you?  
  You’ll never know until you try!  
  Rent an RV for a weekend, take your loved ones with you and go on a short adventure. But don’t forget to buy the audiobook beforehand if you want a safe and fun trip! 
  Ready for the greatest adventure of your life? 
  Do you know what separates you from your Retired Experience ...?! Just and only one click!

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  Great Sex After 50! - And Other...

  John Macpherson

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  A collection of single panel comics poking fun at the aging process, from a syndicated American cartoonist. “Where there is stress, or receding hairlines and liver spots, there is humor.” —John McPherson Be it the ritual hazing of new residents at Spring Meadow Retirement Center that requires retirees to drink twenty-five shots of prune juice, or the oxymoronic humor involved in the publication of the “1st Annual Swimsuit Edition of Aging Today,” this collection of John McPherson’s cartoons finds humor in life’s most everyday act—namely, aging. Octogenarians, centenarians—even those younger and in between—all agree, John McPherson is a comic master when it comes to creating humor out of getting older. Culling more than 100 aging-specific black-and-white and full-color panels from McPherson's Close to Home cartoon panel and featuring a zany cast of malpracticing medics, denture-less dentists, and cynical civil servants, this humorous compendium is the ultimate ode to being over the hill.  

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  Pilot 101 - How to Become a...

  HowExpert, Jeffrey Lawrence

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  Pilot 101 is for anyone who is interested in aviation and being a pilot, whether simply for personal recreation and travel, or as a career. The book is organized in approximately the same sequence a person would follow, from thinking about being a pilot, to the training and experience required for most aviation careers, including airlines and military aviation. 
  Learn how do determine if flying, either as a hobby or a career is right for you. If you decide you are interested in being a pilot, it will provide you with key steps to prepare for flight training and set your personal aviation goals. Topics covered include how to decide what kind of pilot you want to be, and then the initial steps for your path into aviation, including what you will have to learn, how your training will progress, and help you set goals. Training requirements for each phase of flight training are summarized, including FAA test requirements. 
  There is a section that spells out the privileges of and requirements for different pilot certificates, from being a Sport pilot to an airline or military pilot. Even different types of aircraft are covered including helicopters and gliders. 
  Training programs are described, from initial training at a local airport to attending a flight academy or university aviation program that will take you from “the ground up,” from first flight to qualification as a professional pilot and set you on the way to your ultimate aviation goals. 
  About the Expert 
  Mr. Richmond has been involved in aviation in one way or another for more than 40 years. He received his initial flight training in the U. S. Air Force. The Air Force 53-week flight training program is generally recognized as a master’s degree level course. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  The Can Opener Gourmet - More...

  Laura Karr

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  No time to cook? Low on energy? Don’t own (or want to clean) all the fancy gadgets?   To these common quandaries The Can Opener Gourmet® offers a bold proposal: Canned foods. With them you can create delicious nutritious meals quickly, with no preservatives or pesticide residue, while knowing the exact nutritional value of each ingredient. Cans offer reasonably priced fruits and vegetables (many organic) that are already washed, cooked, chopped, peeled and prepared for use, any time, any season, as close as your kitchen cabinet.   The digital version of the popular Can Opener Gourmet® cookbook includes more than 200 of the same great recipes that are quick, delicious and nutritious, using your own selection of canned fruits, vegetables and meats. It’s easy cuisine at the touch of a screen. What could be simpler?   It’s the perfect cookbook for moms, men, singles, students, preppers, campers, new cooks, older or challenged cooks, budget cooks, those cooking for large groups, and those who like to store food in cabins, campers or boats.

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