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  Jura Wine

  Wink Lorch

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  Jura Wine with local food and travel tips is the ultimate insiders’ guide to this tiny wine region in eastern France. The book uncovers the mystery and of the Jura region and its myriad wine styles, which have caught the imagination of wine lovers worldwide. Author Wink Lorch includes insight into the region’s history and culture, unravels the complications of its appellations, terroir and wine styles, and shares often untold stories of over 90 wine producers from the smallest to the largest. Local food and travel tips are a bonus.Foreword by Raymond Blanc. Illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, detailed maps and diagrams. Wink Lorch has been a writer and educator on wine for many years, and her books appeal to wine professionals and wine lovers alike. Living partly in the French Alps, only a couple of hours from the Jura region, she has written about the region’s wine, food and tourism for many international magazines and books.Winner of the André Simon Best Drinks Book Prize 2014, Jura Wine was described by Eric Asimov of the New York Times as ‘A complete yet concise, politely opinionated guide to this region and its captivating wines and food’.

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  Urban Transportation - Mobility...

  Lyric Vale

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  Transportation is the lifeblood of urban ecosystems, a complex network of movement that defines how cities breathe, function, and evolve. More than mere infrastructure of roads, rails, and vehicles, urban transportation represents a sophisticated dance of human mobility, technological innovation, economic strategy, and social connectivity. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate world of Urban Transportation, examining the economic dynamics, technological transformations, and emerging paradigms that are reshaping how people and goods move through increasingly complex metropolitan landscapes. 
  The narrative of urban mobility is a profound reflection of human ingenuity and adaptation, where technological advances, environmental challenges, and changing social needs converge to reimagine transportation systems. By tracing the historical development, current challenges, and future possibilities of urban transportation, this book unveils the multifaceted strategies that cities are developing to create more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mobility networks. Readers will journey through the intersections of technological innovation, economic planning, environmental sustainability, and social equity—discovering how emerging transportation solutions are not just about moving from point A to point B, but about fundamentally redesigning the way cities function, connect, and support human potential in an increasingly complex and dynamic urban world.

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  How To Improve Your...

  Robert Krishna

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  Have you been having trouble in your relationship with your partner and wondering how you can fix things? 
  Are you a mother or a father trying to improve their parenting skills to have a better relationship with your child? 
  Are you looking for tips to improve your relationship not only with your spouse but also with your family members? 
  So you've been in a relationship with someone for a while, and every time they act up, you get frustrated. But why is that? Is your love not good enough for them? What do you say to them when they do what they do again and again? All these questions and more are often answered by the same thing - modern relationships are complicated in ways we never even imagined before. This book sheds light on the major issues of relationships, their causes, and how they can be avoided or resolved. 
  This book covers: 
  ·        How to Build Trust 
  ·        How to Get What You want 
  ·        How to Have a Good Relationship With Your Partner 
  ·        How to Love Your Spouse Better 
  ·        How to be a Good Mother 
  ·        How to Be a Good Father 
  ·        How to Manage Stress Better 
  ·        How to Make Your Marriage Work for You and Your Spouse 
  ·        Tips for Stronger Commitment in Your Relationship 
  ·        How to Deal with an Ex-Spouse 
  ·        How to Protect Your Partner 
  ·        And much more…

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  Perth - A Comprehensive Guide...

  John Hulbert

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  Former Provost, Dr John Hulbert, presents locals and visitors alike with a comprehensive guide to Scotland's newest city, Perth.
  
  
  
  Originally the capital of Scotland, Hulbert examines Perth's development as a major settlement in Scotland through to the present day.
  
  
  
  Closely examining each area of Perth, complete with pictures and maps throughout, Hulbert guides readers around the city, and looks at the history and the people that have contributed to Perth's success.

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  Soil Health - Building and...

  Gertrude Harris

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  Soil structure is the physical arrangement of particles and aggregates that form the soil matrix, affecting everything from root growth to water retention and air circulation. The fundamental components of soil include sand, silt, and clay, each contributing unique properties that define the texture and function of the soil. Understanding soil structure is crucial for anyone looking to improve or maintain soil health, as it directly influences the soil’s ability to support plant life. 
  The size of soil particles determines its texture, which in turn affects its drainage and nutrient-holding capacity. Sand particles are the largest, with relatively little ability to retain nutrients or water, but they allow for excellent drainage. Silt particles are smaller and retain water better, though they may also become compacted more easily. Clay, the smallest of the soil particles, holds both water and nutrients but can create a dense, heavy structure that may not drain well, especially when wet. 
  Soil texture influences its ability to hold nutrients and support plant growth. A balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay—known as loam—is ideal for most plants, as it combines the drainage properties of sand with the nutrient and water retention capabilities of silt and clay. Loam provides the necessary balance of aeration, moisture, and nutrient availability for healthy root systems. 
  The way these particles aggregate into clusters—known as soil structure—is just as important as texture. Soil aggregates, or clumps of soil particles bound together by organic matter, create small spaces for air and water to flow through. This porosity is essential for maintaining soil health. Well-aggregated soil has good permeability and

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  Camino de la Luna - Compassion...

  Pearl Howie

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  What is compassion? Something alive perhaps, that can only be understood in practice. So often confused with pity or the self-sacrificing impulse to take on another’s burden, to make things better, to fix. It takes strength and delicacy and it doesn’t mean giving away your life savings.Self compassion is sometimes the place between pushing through and giving up, the moment we can recognize our true needs, not our desires even if they’re for further suffering. Sometimes the moment we find self compassion is the moment we stop and walk away.  I had found forgiveness in Switzerland and now I was heading to friends in Rome before taking the leap to South East Asia, to Sri Lanka, to a new understanding of compassion and self compassion.The fourth in the Camino de la Luna series by Pearl Howie. From Genoa (or Genova), through Rome and on to Sicily, I finally make it back to London and from there continue falling forwards to South East Asia, hoping for a soft landing in Sri Lanka.It's in Sri Lanka that I open my heart and discover a new understanding of what compassion is…Perfect for those who enjoy an adventure travel story and want to know what it's really like to take off round the world with a rucksack.

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