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  A Year in Marrakesh

  Peter Mayne

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  Having learned to appreciate Muslim life while living in Pakistan, Peter Mayne settled down to live in the back streets of Marrakesh in the 1950s. Rather than watch from the shelter of a hotel terrace, he rented rooms, learned the language, made friends, and became embroiled in conspiratorial picni, hashish-laced dinners and in the enchantments and misunderstandings of the street, with its festivals, love affairs, potions and gossip. By turns used, abused and cherished by his neighbours, Mayne wrote their letters for them and captured the essence of their lives in this affectionate and hilarious acount.

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  Peel Me a Lotus

  Charmian Clift

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  In 1951 the Australian writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston left grey, post-war London for Greece. Settling first on the tiny island of Kalymnos, then Hydra, their plan was to live simply and focus on their writing The result is Charmian Clift's best known and most loved books, Mermaid Singing and Peel Me a Lotus.  Peel Me a Lotus, the companion volume to Mermaid Singing relates their move to Hydra where they bought a house and grappled with the chaos of domestic life whilst becoming the centre of an informal bohemian community of artists and writers.  That group included Leonard Cohen, who became their lodger, and his girlfriend Marianne Ihlen.  Clift paints an evocative picture of the characters and sun-drenched rhythms of traditional life, long before backpackers and mass tourism descended.

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  The Locomotive Pioneers - Early...

  Anthony Burton

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  This fascinating book explores the development of locomotives over the course of fifty years. From Richard Trevithick's first experimental road engine of 1801 up to the Great Exhibition some fifty years later, locomotives have come far in reimagining and reinventing themselves to serve the people and British industry.The early years showed slow development amongst locomotives: Trevithick's first railway locomotives failed significantly as the engine broke the brittle cast-iron rails. The story is continued through the years when locomotives were developed to serve collieries, a period that lasted for a quarter of a century, and saw many different engineers trying out their ideas; from the rack and pinion railway developed by Blenkinsop and Murray, to George Stephensons engines for the Stockton & Darlington Railway. The most significant change came with Robert Stephensons innovative Rocket, the locomotive that set the formula for future developments.British engineers dominated the early years, although in France Marc Seguin developed a multi-tubular boiler at the same time as Stephenson. The next period was marked by the steady spread of railways in Europe and across the Atlantic. Timothy Hackworth of the Stockton & Darlington railway supplied locomotives to Russia, and his men had an exciting ride to deliver parts by sleigh across the snowy steppes, pursued by wolves. In America, the first locomotives were delivered from England, but the Americans soon developed their own methods and styles, culminating in the Baldwin engines, a type that has become familiar to us from hundreds of Western films.This is more than just a book about the development of a vital technology, it is also the story of the men who made it possible, from the steadily reliable team of William Buddicom and Alexander Allan, who developed their locomotives at Crewe, to the flamboyant Isambard Kingdom Brunel, whose broad gauge was served by the magnificent engines of Daniel Gooch.

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  The Big Book of Lionel - The...

  Robert Schleicher

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  Updated edition: The classic one-stop treasury, loaded with photos and practical advice for Lionel® train enthusiasts! 
   
  Lionel products are today more technologically advanced than ever, thanks to such innovations as FasTrack and the Legacy control system. Now author and hobby veteran Bob Schleicher updates his classic one-stop, hands-on treasury of practical advice for Lionel enthusiasts to include products such as FasTrack and Legacy, which were unavailable at the time of its original publication in 2004. This volume also features:an overview of Lionel product developmentmore than thirty track plans for the floor and tabletopadvice on building scenery and structureswiring and track how-tohelp in choosing steam or diesel locomotives and freight or passenger operationsmaintenance and restoration tips and techniquesoperations that best emulate those of prototype railroads

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  The Art of Listening to the Heart

  James Kenyon

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  In this memoir collection, retired veterinarian James Kenyon recalls his days in veterinary practice. From heartwarming to heartbreaking and everything in between, Kenyon writes of his care for beloved family pets, livestock, and their human caretakers. His memories illustrate a true devotion and love for veterinary work, as well as a passion for people and local history. Each chapter relates a specific memory of working with a quirky, loyal, and loveable animal, as well as the quirky, loyal, and lovable humans who owned them. The work offers not just insight into the work of a veterinarian, but to human nature and the manner in which people relate to and care for each other, as well as their animals. 

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  HowExpert Guide to Cats - 101...

  HowExpert, Crystal Rector

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  This is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to learn best practices for cat guardianship. In addition, the book is designed to help guide novice feline enthusiasts, preparing them for the rewarding experience of sharing their lives with a cat. 
  Experienced aficionados of feline-kind will benefit from reading the book as well since the information contained inside combines long-established knowledge with the most cutting-edge techniques for providing a long and gratifying relationship with a cat – or with several cats. There is always more to learn about these beautiful, mysterious, and soulful creatures. 
  This book features 101 tips for successful cat parenting, taking the reader from the planning stage for acquiring a new feline family member through the final goodbye, with helpful suggestions sprinkled throughout. Topics covered include: 
  The Why, When, What, Where, Who, and How of adding a cat to your family 
  How to ensure you find the best health care team for your new family member, emphasizing needs specific to cats 
  Which medical procedures and recommendations to expect from veterinary practitioners 
  Feline nutrition and how it differs from that of other species 
  How grooming and dental care fit into a cat’s health requirements 
  The various life stages: Kitten, prime adult, senior, and super-senior, with hallmarks and recommendations for each stage 
  End-of-life care 
  Let this be your go-to guide for all matters feline.Have fun with your cat. 
  About the Expert 
  Crystal Rector, raised in a feline-loving family, has studied cats since early childhood. Spending her spare time with the many barn cats on the farm where she was raised, she dreamed for years that one day she would photograph them for a living, but instead found herself working in various roles within the veterinary industry for a collective ten years. 
  HowExpert publishes quick how to guides by everyday experts.

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