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  Hidden Warships - Find World War...

  Nicholas A. Veronico

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  A photo-filled tour of wrecked warships around the world, with their stories recounted in “a wonderfully clear [and] lively style” (Seattle Post Intelligencer). 
   
  Sunk by enemy fire, scuttled, or run aground, the number of World War II-era battleships, cruisers, submarines, and other warships that ended their service on the bottom of the world’s oceans and seas is enormous. In the decades since the conflict, wreck hunters have pored over historical records and combed the world’s oceans to find their remains. Now you too can see them up close—without getting your feet wet. 
   
  In Hidden Warships, naval historian Nicholas A. Veronico details the history, recovery, and preservation of these sunken combat ships—including accounts from the divers and restorers who have worked with them. Beginning with the Japanese midget submarines that attacked Pearl Harbor and continuing into the modern era, including the 2006 sinking of the postwar aircraft carrier USS Oriskany, Veronico provides rich detail on each noteworthy vessel, including over 150 photographs, ship specifications, geographic coordinates, and more. For the enthusiast who wants an even more complete experience, the book concludes with a list of preserved ships, an Internet resource guide, and a suggested reading list to continue the exploration. 
   
  Whether you plan on visiting these historic sites yourself or simply enjoy their compelling stories, Hidden Warships will guide you, above the surface and underwater, through some of the most famous relics of World War II naval warfare. 
   
  “A tantalizing selection of sunken vessels, including many recent discoveries.” —Naval History Magazine

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  The World's Lumber Room

  Selina Gaye

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  If this book were written today, it would be called "The Story of the World's Rubbish".That may not sound a promising subject for a book, but we are taken on a journey all over the world (and beyond) to explain the many varieties of dust and refuse - animal, vegetable and mineral - how it is made both by man and by nature, what happens to it, and why we need it. We find that recycling is nothing new: man has been doing it for centuries, and nature has been doing it for billions of years. As every schoolboy knows, 'matter is neither created nor destroyed', so it stands to reason that every particle of it must be somewhere.This study of our knowledge of the earth was written for the layman before most of the -ologies were even a twinkle in a professor's eye. Geology, meteorology, hydrology, biology, glaciology and even sociology and anthropology all have their place in this readable and enjoyable tour of the earth's 'lumber room'.Though some of the science is out of date - it was written, for instance, 80 years before the theory of plate tectonics was understood - the author admits candidly when the science of the day does not yet provide answers to some questions. The almost contemporary description of the eruption of Krakatoa still resonates with us - compare the effect on our modern world of Mount St. Helens and Eyjafjallajökull in recent decades.Miss Gaye shows that far from everything in nature's lumber room being rubbish, every speck of dust has a purpose. The dust-cart (garbage truck) will never look the same to you again. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

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  The Last Century of Sea Power...

  H. P. Willmott

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  “An important contribution . . . a thoughtful account of the years preceding the Second World War and, at much greater length, of the war itself.” —History 
   
  In this second volume of his history of naval power in the 20th century, H. P. Willmott follows the fortunes of the established seafaring nations of Europe along with two upstarts—the United States and Japan. Emerging from World War I in command of the seas, Great Britain saw its supremacy weakened through neglect and in the face of more committed rivals. Britain’s grand Coronation Review of 1937 marked the apotheosis of a sea power slipping into decline. Meanwhile, Britain’s rivals and soon-to-be enemies were embarking on significant naval building programs that would soon change the nature of war at sea in ways that neither they nor their rivals anticipated. By the end of a new world war, the United States had taken command of two oceans, having placed its industrial might behind technologies that further defined the arena of naval power above and below the waves, where stealth and the ability to strike at great distance would soon rewrite the rules of war and of peace. This splendid volume further enhances Willmott’s stature as the dean of naval historians. 
   
  Praise for The Last Century of Sea Power series 
   
  “The author, dean of naval historians, provides a sweeping look at, and analysis of, the transformation of naval power . . . Wilmott is fearless in his judgments.” —Seapower 
   
  “H. P. Willmott is the finest naval historian and among the finest historians of any discipline writing today.” —Bernard D. Cole, author of The Great Wall at Sea

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  How To Backpack - Your Step By...

  HowExpert

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  If you want to discover how to backpack from a real life backpacker, then get the "How To Backpack" guide now. 
  In this step-by-step guide, you will find out tips and lessons about backpacking the right way. 
  - How to plan backpacking trips. 
  - Find out what to do before the backpacking trip. 
  - How to get visa, papers, and insurance the affordable way. 
  - How to prepare for backpacking. 
  - How to sleep, eat, and have fun while backpacking. 
  - How to manage your money for backpacking. 
  - How to travel alone safe. 
  - Basic survival guide tips. 
  - Know exactly what to do when you arrive in a new place. 
  - Special backpacking tips and tricks. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  The Decluttering Your Life...

  Alex Wong

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  Discover the ultimate strategies for decluttering every single area of your life. 
  Do you often find yourself struggling to find balance and inner peace? Do you want to uncover a selection of practical exercises for organizing your lifestyle and overhauling your mental, physical, and spiritual health? Then this book is for you. 
  If you’re always struggled with keeping your surroundings tidy, your finances in order, or if you can’t seem to overcome stress and anxiety, this brilliant workbook lets you embrace the art of minimalism and organize every area of your life through simple decluttering exercises. 
  Far from simply being about cutting down on physical clutter, inside you’ll find a multi-faceted plan which is specially designed to help you to organize your life, find financial freedom, create a more calming environment, achieve mental balance, and declutter toxic people and harmful relationships. 
  Inside this decluttering workbook, you’ll discover:The Secret To Creating a Positive Mindset and Decluttering Your MindA Holistic Plan For Healthy Living to Supercharge Your Physical and Mental HealthStep-By-Step Advice For Organizing Your Home to Promote Peace, Focus, and ProductivityHow To Save Your Time and Protect Your Energy From Toxic RelationshipsFinancial Hacks To Enjoy Financial Independence and Develop Spending Self-ControlTips and Tricks For Decluttering and Organizing Every Part of Your HomeAnd So Much More! 
  With a targeted blueprint for overhauling your entire lifestyle, the Decluttering Your Life Workbook arms you with all the knowledge you need to tidy up, optimize your performance, get focused, and start setting yourself up for success! 
  Ready to begin decluttering your life? Then scroll up and buy now to get started.

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  Mindful Knitting

  Chloé Elizabeth Birch

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  35 meditative knitting patterns that use colour, repetition and texture to help you unwind and destress.
  
  The relaxing rhythm and hand movements of knitting make it the perfect activity to absorb your attention and distract you from unwanted thoughts. As well as being beautiful makes, these 35 projects are specially designed to be a form of mindfulness practice. Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters, the patterns will help you stitch away stress by incorporating calming repetition and different textures, as well as mood-boosting bright colours and soothing pastel shades. Many of the projects make ideal gifts, bringing you satisfaction and positivity as you knit them for other people. There are also homewares including a mandala pillow and a meditation garland so that you can create an inspiring environment, as well as cosy accessories and garments to allow you to focus on yourself. All of the techniques and stitches you will need are explained with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step artworks. Let the click of the needles and the rhythm of the stitches help you to be in the moment, bringing you calmness and a sense of wellbeing.

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