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  When Harry Met Minnie - A True...

  Martha Teichner

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  *An Instant New York Times Bestseller!*This program is read by the author.A memoir of love and loss, of being in the right place at the right time, and of the mysterious ways a beloved pet can bring people together, from CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and multi-Emmy-Award-winning Martha Teichner.There are true fairy tales. Stories that exist because impossible-to-explain coincidences change everything. Except in real life, not all of them have conventional, happily-ever-after endings. When Harry Met Minnie is that kind of fairy tale, with the vibrant, romantic New York City backdrop of its namesake, the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the bittersweet wisdom of Tuesdays with Morrie.There’s a special camaraderie among early-morning dog walkers. Gathering at dog runs in the park, or strolling through the farmer's market at Union Square before the bustling crowd appears, fellow pet owners become familiar–as do the personalities of their beloved animals. In this special space and time, a chance encounter with an old acquaintance changed Martha Teichner’s world. As fate would have it, her friend knew someone who was dying of cancer, from exposure to toxins after 9/11, and desperate to find a home for her dog, Harry. He was a Bull Terrier—the same breed as Martha’s dear Minnie. Would Martha consider giving Harry a safe, loving new home?In short order, boy dog meets girl dog, the fairy tale part of this story. But there is so much more to this book. After Martha agrees to meet Harry and his owner Carol, what begins as a transaction involving a dog becomes a deep and meaningful friendship between two women with complicated lives and a love of Bull Terriers in common. Through the heartbreak and grief of Carol’s illness, the bond that develops changed Martha’s life, Carol’s life, Minnie’s life, Harry’s life. As it changed Carol’s death as well.In this rich and touching narrative, Martha considers the ways our stories are shaped by the people we meet, and the profound love we can find by opening our hearts to unexpected encounters.  A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books

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  Isambard Kingdom Brunel

  Robin Jones

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  A biography of the nineteenth-century Englishman who was “one of the most ingenious and prolific figures in engineering history” (Nature).   Civil and mechanical engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s accomplishments were extraordinary—involving the Great Western Railway, the SS Great Britain, the Clifton Suspension Bridge, prefabricated hospital buildings for use during the Crimean War, and more. Born in Portsmouth in 1806, he followed in his French father’s professional footsteps—and went on to play a major role in the Industrial Revolution.   Brunel the great engineer would habitually throw out the rule book of tradition and established practice and start again with a blank sheet of paper, taking the technology of the day to its limits and then going another mile. But there was also Brunel the visionary, who knew that transport technology had the power to change the world, and that he had the ability to deliver those changes. Finally, there was Brunel the artist, who rarely saw technology as just functional, and strove to entwine the fruits of the Industrial Revolution with the elegance and grace of the neoclassical painter. His bridges, tunnels and railway infrastructure have entered a third century of regular use, and the beauty of their design and structure has rarely been equaled.   The three decades from the 1830s to the 1850s saw an explosion of technical excellence, and it was Brunel who in so many cases lit the blue touch paper. He did not always get it right the first time, and it was left to others to reap the fruits of his many labors. Nevertheless, his actions fast-forwarded the march of progress by several decades. This biography tells his impressive story.  Includes color photographs

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  I Just Want to Pee Alone

  Some Kickass Mom Bloggers

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  Motherhood is the toughest — and funniest — job you'll ever love. Raising kids is hard work. The pay sucks, your boss is a tyrant, and the working conditions are pitiful — you can't even take a bathroom break without being interrupted with another outrageous demand.Hasn't every mother said it before? "I just want to pee alone!"Hear hysterical essays like:"Embarrassment, Thy Name Is Motherhood""A Pinterest-Perfect Mom, I Am Not""And Then There Was That Time a Priest Called Me a Terrible Mother""So She Thought She Could Cut Off My Stroller"

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  The Mountains of California...

  John Muir

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  The Mountains of California is Muir's tribute to the beauties of the Sierra. When he came to California and finally settled in San Francisco, John Muir immediately left for a visit to Yosemite, a place he had only read about. Seeing it for the first time, Muir noted that "He was overwhelmed by the landscape, scrambling down steep cliff faces to get a closer look at the waterfalls, whooping and howling at the vistas, jumping tirelessly from flower to flower." He climbed a number of mountains, including Cathedral Peak and Mount Dana, and hiked the old Indian trail down Bloody Canyon to Mono Lake. He vividly described not only his journeys through the mountains, valleys and glaciers of Sierra, but also the nature and geology of the area.

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  Yes You're Pregnant But What...

  Kevin Nealon

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  At fifty-three, Kevin Nealon thought he had it all: a massive international celebrity with legions of loyal fans; a fabulous modeling career; hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank; and the most recognizable face on the planet. Nealon had accomplished the impossible: a thirty-year career in show business with only limited trips to rehab. But just like every other celebrity, he felt that was not enough. The perpetually insatiable Nealon wanted more, and for him "more" meant a little addition that drooled, burped, and pooped (no, not a Pomeranian).Now, Nealon tells the outrageous story of how he battled through aching joints, Milano cookie cravings, and a rapidly receding hairline to become a first-time dad at an age when most fathers are packing their kids off to college. Offering hysterical commentary about his fickle, often hormonal, road to belated fatherhood, Nealon guides you through the delivery room and beyond, discussing how his past, his wife, and his neuroses all converged in a montage of side-splitting insecurities during the months leading up to the birth of his son.Laugh-out-loud funny and remarkably poignant, Nealon's entertaining perspective and his wealth of sarcasm provide a take on fatherhood that is as fresh as it is universal, always reminding you that half the fun of being a parent is getting there.

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  Psilocybin Mushrooms - The...

  Harlan Dean

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  You're Only a Click Away From Discovering How To Grow Psilocybin Magic Mushrooms! 
  Psilocybin mushrooms, often known as magic mushrooms or psychedelic mushrooms, are conquering the globe, particularly among individuals who have tried every kind of conventional treatment for different disorders with no lasting benefits. 
  So, what are psilocybin mushrooms? 
  What is the significance of the term "magic mushrooms"? 
  What are the consequences?  
  What enables them to provide the many advantages that they are lauded for? 
  Is it possible to grow psilocybin mushrooms? 
  What should I know before growing psilocybin mushrooms? 
  If you have these or other relevant questions regarding magic mushrooms, this book is for you! It covers the ins and outs of psilocybin mushrooms in straightforward, easy-to-understand language, allowing you to put what you learn into action! 
  To be more specific, the book will teach you:How mushroom cultivation beganWhy is it beneficial to grow psilocybin mushrooms?Four appropriate culture mediums for the cultivation of PSILOCYBIN mushroomsThe equipment required for mushroom growing.The ideal growth conditions for psilocybin mushrooms 
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  Whether you are new to magic mushrooms or an experienced user, this book offers an easy-to-follow approach to breaking down the complicated procedures into simple stages that you can use to begin growing your magic mushrooms! 
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