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  Greenhouse - Management and...

  Maria Garrets

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  Greenhouse gardening offers numerous benefits beyond extending the growing season. It provides a controlled environment that protects plants from pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions, creating an ideal microclimate for optimal growth. With precise control over temperature, humidity, and light levels, gardeners can cultivate a wide range of plants that might not thrive in their local climate otherwise. Greenhouses also allow for efficient use of space, enabling vertical gardening, hydroponic systems, and other innovative cultivation techniques. Additionally, greenhouse gardening promotes sustainability by reducing water consumption, minimizing the need for chemical pesticides, and enabling year-round production of fresh, locally grown produce.

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  Nature’s Arena

  Santiago Machain

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  In Nature’s Arena, the first volume of The Rules of Coexistence, we embark on a journey to unravel one of nature's most fundamental forces. This book moves beyond the simple idea of 'survival of the fittest' to reveal a world of sophisticated strategies and profound consequences. You will discover the theoretical arena where life is possible—the fundamental niche—and witness how the brutal realities of the living world compress it into the realized niche. We will explore the mechanisms of battle, from the frantic scramble for resources to the direct contest of dominance and territoriality.

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  Living the Technology Revolution...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  This isn't a book filled with dry timelines or technical blueprints of the digital revolution. Instead, it's a firsthand journey—my journey—through one of the most astonishing transformations in human history: the rise of personal computing and the dawn of the digital age. 
  I was born in November 1955, at a time when the word “computer” was barely whispered outside of military labs and universities. My earliest memories include a bulky black-and-white television with rabbit-ear antennas, broadcasting a single channel. That flickering screen was my first encounter with electronic media—a far cry from the high-definition, touch-responsive world we live in now. 
  Over the decades, my path as an engineer and software developer placed me squarely in the midst of this technological upheaval. I didn’t just watch the future arrive—I helped build it, one line of code and one innovation at a time. 
  This book is a personal time capsule—a chronicle of what it was really like to live through the shift from analog to digital, from typewriters to tablets, from rotary phones to the infinite power in our pockets today. If you're a younger reader curious about how we got here, or someone who remembers the glow of vacuum tubes and the clack of punch cards, I invite you to walk with me through the decades. 
  You may be surprised by how far we’ve come—and how much we’ve forgotten along the way. 
  Many of the chapters are identified with the years or periods of time where these changes occurred.

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  On the Boardwalk

  Martin Sherman

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  A memoir from the writer of BENT with a foreword by Ian McKellen
  Sherman takes us on a journey through America in the mid twentieth century, starting in New Jersey – where he was born in the 1930s to a Jewish immigrant family – ending on Broadway with the premier of his seminal play Bent starring Richard Gere. On route, we encounter other famous performers including Meryl Streep, Bee Gees, Joan Baez, but the scene-stealing character is always his father – a charismatic narcissist who might have given Trump a run for his money. We stop off in Woodstock, Los Angeles and London – a city Martin would eventually make home; he relays his story with self-depreciating humour as he struggles to make it in theatre, with his sexuality, and under the shadow of the inheritable disease that killed his mother tragically early – a disease from which he finds himself finally free, as he turns forty in the book's closing pages.
  
  "As in his plays, Martin Sherman writes here of complexity with simplicity, of the hidden with utter candour. A fascinating and brilliant example of what a memoir ought to be."—ALAN CUMMING
  "Most shove childhood memories into the recesses of forgetfulness, while others gather each detail like colours in a paint box and use them to create. We call those folks artists. Martin Sherman is such a creature. Within these pages you will find his painterly application of memories, fashioning a masterwork of experiences for us to enjoy."—HARVEY FIERSTEIN
  "Absolutely mesmerising and so fantastically well written that I wish Martin Sherman had written novels as well as plays and screenplays"—STEPHEN FRY
  "Completely absorbing and funny and sad and beautifully told—a real treat and an extraordinary story—what a life."—IAN HISLOP
  "One Hell of a ride. Profound, witty, beautifully written and difficult to forget."—HUGH JACKMAN
  "This memoir is astounding. I'm reading it a second time."—VANESSA REDGRAVE
  "A volume filled with moving, entertaining and fascinating memories, by one of our great stage and screen writers."—PETER TATCHELL
  "On the Boardwalk is full of audacity and joyfulness, jokes and tears, it blew my mind, as it will blow yours." – PETE TOWNSHEND
  "He writes like Philip Roth—but even funnier."—RUBY WAX

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  Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems

  Santiago Machain

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  Introduction to Aquatic Ecosystems is the first book in an engaging series designed for readers of all backgrounds. It delves into the fascinating world of aquatic ecosystems, unraveling the mysteries of life beneath the surface and exploring the vital processes, organisms, and environments that sustain our planet's water systems. From freshwater rivers and wetlands to vast oceans and vibrant coral reefs, the book delves into the interconnected web of life that thrives in these habitats. 
  This book explains complex concepts like the water cycle, energy flow, and biodiversity in clear, accessible language. It also discusses the primary producers that power aquatic food webs, the roles of mangroves and seagrasses in coastal ecosystems, and the delicate balance of life in intertidal zones. 
  Whether you're an aspiring ecologist, a curious nature enthusiast, or someone seeking to deepen their knowledge of the natural world, this book provides an engaging and informative journey into the heart of Earth's water systems.

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  Succulent Style - A Gardener's...

  Julia Hillier

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  The Ultimate Succulents Book for Gardeners and Crafters#1 New Release in Cacti & Succulents, Ornamental Plants, Gardening, Horticulture, and LandscapeWe know —killing your plants succs. A crash course on all things succulents, this engaging and easy-to-use succulents book offers everything you need to know so you can both successfully grow these gorgeous plants and create cool crafts with them, too. You’ll find everything you need to know from cacti plant care to specific projects for decorating with plants.A go-to reference for anyone trying to grow and maintain succulents. The ultimate guide to propagating, growing, and styling succulents and cacti both indoors and out, Succulent Style is as informative as it is gorgeous. Designed for millennials who want to stop killing their plants and  for DIY types who want to learn about designing with succulents, Succulent Style  is full of succulent growing techniques for beginners as well as for knowledgeable gardeners looking to expand their gardening skills. This beautifully photographed compendium makes the perfect addition to any coffee table or bookshelf.Succulent ideas for your home and garden.  Whether you want to learn how to care for a cactus indoor  or how to style plants, you’ll find tons of tips and tricks inside. Start designing succulents with fun projects like succulent garlands, wall art, wreaths, succulent bouquets, potted arrangements as well as many other cool things.Inside, you’ll also find:A detailed compilation of succulent varietiesInstructions on how to propagate and plant cacti and succulentsTips to integrate succulents into outdoor and indoor designIf you’re looking for a succulents plants book or cactus book —like A Beginner's Guide to Succulent Gardening, Essential Succulents, The Gardener's Guide to Succulents, or Cacti and Succulents Handbook —then you’ll love Succulent Style.

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