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  The Only Kayak - A Journey Into...

  Kim Heacox

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  Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Classic! 
   
   
   
  In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment. 
   
   
   
  Braided through the larger story are tales of gold prospectors and the cabin they built sixty years ago; John Muir and his intrepid terrier, Stickeen; and a dynamic geology professor who teaches earth science "as if every day were a geological epoch." 
   
   
   
  Nearly two million people come to Alaska every summer, some on large cruise ships, some in single kayaks—all in search of the last great wilderness, the Africa of America. It is exactly the America Heacox finds in this story of paradox, love, and loss.

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  Transforming Clutter Into Calm -...

  Lola Nimber

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  Transforming Clutter Into Calm: A Room-by-Room Guide to Minimalist Living 
  Consider these questions: 
  Do you feel suffocated by the clutter in your living spaces, making it challenging to find peace and focus? 
  Have you attempted to declutter in the past but struggled to maintain a minimalist lifestyle? 
  Are you eager to learn how to turn each room in your home into a serene oasis, promoting a sense of calm and well-being? 
  Meet the Author: The Minimalist Living Guide 
  The author, a seasoned expert in minimalist living, understands the struggles of navigating a cluttered world. They've faced the challenges of simplifying their own living spaces, combating the overwhelming nature of excess possessions. The author shares their experiences and insights to guide readers through a transformative journey, helping them achieve a minimalist lifestyle and unlock the calm they crave. 
  What to Expect: 
  Discover a room-by-room guide to decluttering, organizing, and creating serene living spaces. 
  Master the art of letting go and saying goodbye to items that no longer serve a purpose. 
  Explore practical tips for maintaining a minimalist lifestyle and preventing future clutter. 
  Learn the psychological benefits of minimalist living and its impact on mental well-being. 
  Find inspiration from real-life examples of individuals who have successfully embraced minimalism. 
  Discover sustainable practices for minimizing waste and creating an eco-friendly living environment. 
  Transform your home into a peaceful retreat that promotes relaxation and tranquility. 
  Empower yourself to embrace a minimalist lifestyle, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

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  The Economics of Urban...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban transportation plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of cities. As populations grow and urban areas expand, the movement of people and goods becomes increasingly critical to maintaining economic vitality and quality of life. Urban transportation economics is the study of the costs and benefits associated with transportation systems, focusing on the ways in which these systems contribute to or detract from urban development. 
  At its core, urban transportation economics examines the interplay between infrastructure investments, operational costs, and the benefits derived from mobility and accessibility. Transportation systems enable individuals to commute to work, access essential services, and engage in social activities, while also facilitating the movement of goods that support local businesses and global trade. However, these benefits often come with significant costs, including financial expenses, environmental impacts, and social inequalities. Understanding this balance is crucial for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders who aim to design systems that maximize positive outcomes while minimizing negative externalities. 
  One of the key challenges in urban transportation economics is addressing the concept of externalities. Transportation systems often generate unintended consequences, such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise, which affect the broader community. These externalities can lead to market failures, where the true costs of transportation are not fully reflected in the prices users pay. Conversely, transportation systems can also produce positive externalities, such as increased economic activity and improved social cohesion, which are not always adequately valued. Striking a balance between these opposing forces is an essential component of transportation planning and policy.

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  The Dangerous Book for Granddads...

  J. C. Jeremy Hobson

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  As American author and comedy-writer Gene Perret once wrote: Granddads are there to help the grandchildren get into mischief they haven't thought of yet! Some of the activities, antics (and mischief!) that todays grandparents used to get up to in their childhood seem somehow to have missed a generation and there are youngsters out there who may never have made a bow-and-arrow, flown a kite or gone pond-dipping. 
  The Dangerous Book for Granddads is full of ideas based on:Pastimes enjoyed when you were a child;Skills that you and the grandchildren can learn together;Activities where the grandchildren can teach you a thing or two! 
  With every page full of practical advice, not only will you be reminded of your childhood escapades, this book will give inspiration, stimulation and may possibly also cause perspiration as a result of some of the more strenuous suggestions!

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  Outrageous Fibs We Tell Kids

  Charlie Ellis

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  The perfect book for any parent who has spun a tale or two, or first-time parents who need a little guidance on the art of fibbing! 
   
   
   
  Remember all the small falsehoods you were told as a child, from carrots helping you see in the dark to Santa checking up on your behavior all year round? This book will guarantee laughs as you reminisce on the bizarre tales your younger self believed. And if you now have your own little rascals to look after, it might provide you with some invaluable lies for when you want them to behave. Sometimes it's the only way!

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  A Tall History of Sugar - A Novel

  Curdella Forbes

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  A haunting, epic Caribbean love story, reminiscent of García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera. 
  Winner of the 2020 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Fiction“A Tall History of Sugar is a gift for grown-up fans of fairy tales and those who love fiction that metes out hard and surprising truths. Forbes’s writing combines the gale-force imagination of Margaret Atwood with the lyrical pointillism of Toni Morrison.” —New York Times Book Review, Editors’ ChoiceA Tall History of Sugar tells the story of Moshe Fisher, a man who was “born without skin,” so that no one is able to tell what race he belongs to; and Arrienne Christie, his quixotic soul mate who makes it her duty in life to protect Moshe from the social and emotional consequences of his strange appearance.The narrative begins with Moshe’s birth in the late 1950s, four years before Jamaica’s independence from colonial rule, and ends in the era of what Forbes calls “the fall of empire,” the era of Brexit and Donald Trump. The historical trajectory layers but never overwhelms the scintillating love story as the pair fight to establish their own view of loving, against the moral force of the colonial “plantation” and its legacies that continue to affect their lives and the lives of those around them.Written in lyrical, luminous prose that spans the range of Jamaican Englishes, this remarkable story follows the couple’s mysterious love affair from childhood to adulthood, from the haunted environs of rural Jamaica to the city of Kingston, and then to England—another haunted locale in Forbes’s rendition.

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