Publisher: BookRix
Several holidays on Guernsey, Sark and Herm as well as Jersey, gifted me with a bucket full of memories. Beautiful scenery and lovely people made my heart sing and was inspiration for this book. Enjoy the pictures and fairy tales as well as poetry that came up on these treasures of Channel Islands.
Organic gardening is a method of gardening that focuses on growing plants without the use of synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, or pesticides. It aims to create a healthy and sustainable environment by working in harmony with nature. The organic approach emphasizes the use of natural techniques to nurture plants, improve soil health, and reduce the environmental impact of gardening. At its core, organic gardening is about respecting the earth and understanding the interconnectedness of the ecosystem. It encourages gardeners to cultivate crops in a way that supports biodiversity, improves soil fertility, and promotes the health of beneficial organisms. Rather than relying on artificial inputs, organic gardening focuses on soil building, composting, and fostering a healthy balance of nutrients, water, and air. This method ensures that plants not only thrive but also contribute to the long-term health of the garden environment. The benefits of organic gardening extend beyond just the garden itself. By avoiding the use of synthetic chemicals, organic gardens provide a safer and healthier environment for both the gardener and the local wildlife. This approach also results in produce that is free from harmful chemicals, offering consumers a healthier alternative to conventionally grown food. Many organic gardeners also report increased satisfaction from knowing that they are contributing to environmental conservation by minimizing the use of harmful substances and reducing their carbon footprint. One of the most significant aspects of organic gardening is its emphasis on soil health. Healthy soil is the foundation for a successful organic garden, as it supports plant growth and maintains nutrient cycling. Organic gardeners typically focus on improving soil structure by adding organic matter like compost, mulch, and green manures, which help retain moisture, increase fertility, and enhance microbial activity.Show book
Pushing For Change from the Bottom Up! Poop is a big deal. All people and all beings do it on any good day. It's basically at the center of everything. Know Your Shit lifts the lid off the potty taboo and breaks the stall doors down in search of the Perfect Poo. Along the way, learn what happens inside your body to make poo, how the process can go wrong, and simple fixes to make sure you stay in the Goldiplops Zone. Now, let us hold these poos to be self-evident; not all are created equal. But it is important to understand them in terms of personal health and global well-being. Because how are we supposed to fix all the super-complex problems in our world if we don't know shit about shit? Diagrams are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.Show book
Children will discover the fun of needle-felting with these 30 adorable step-by-step animal projects. With this fabulous My First book children aged 7+ can create a wonderful menagerie of adorable needle-felted animals. The projects will appeal to all young crafters, and are wonderful for children to keep for themselves or give as gifts. Craft expert Mia Underwood begins with 2D projects, such as brooches and a bookmark, then moves on to simple 3D projects such as a cute hamster and a wide-eyed owl. Children can then progress their needle-felting skills by making dogs, a squirrel, a panda, a pony, and many more fantastic creatures. There is a comprehensive techniques section so that children can perfect their needle-felting skills, and each project includes an adorable photo of the finished animal and is broken down into clear illustrated steps.Show book
Humans and canines have been cohabitating for centuries, straddling a boundary that allows us to live together within and across our species. In this empathetic volume, author Dave Dempsey explores this life on the border, the overlapping planes between humans and the nonhuman world that lead to both magnificent creation and appalling destruction. Dempsey’s forty-year career as an environmentalist gives this book a nuanced context that could only be afforded by someone who has lived a half-wild existence himself, both defending and expanding the range of protections afforded to other species. As the former environmental advisor to Michigan Governor James J. Blanchard, Dempsey’s recollections also provide a unique perspective on the history of environmental policy, ruminating on how such policy reflects the way we understand ourselves in relation to the environment. Through vignettes that recall personal stories and those that outline historical events that influenced policymaking, Dempsey calls attention to the philosophical question of how we as humans relate to animals and our environment.Show book
The Darwin Awards III commemorate those who improve our gene pool by removing themselves from it, showing us just how uncommon common sense can be! Meet the absentminded terrorist who opens a mail bomb returned to him for insufficient postage. Marvel at the thief who steals electrical wires before shutting off the current. Gape at the would-be pilot who flies his lawn chair suspended from helium balloons into air-traffic lanes. These tales of trial and awe-inspiring error illustrate the ongoing saga of survival of the fittest in all its selective glory! The author has appeared in USA Today, Entertainment Weekly, The (NY) Daily News, Boston Herald, Publisher Weekly, BookPage and CNN.com.Show book
TOM BRADY THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB Tom Brady is a celebrated American football quarterback with a career spanning 23 seasons. He played for the New England Patriots (2000-2019) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020-2022). Brady is considered one of the greatest NFL players of all time and has set numerous records. Brady has 7 Super Bowl wins and 5 Super Bowl MVP awards, both records. He has also won 3 NFL Most Valuable Player awards. He is the all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns, and has won more games than any other quarterback in NFL history. He has been named to the NFL's All-Decade teams for both the 2000s and 2010s. CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: Tom Brady's college career at the University of Michigan saw him complete 395 of 638 passes for 4,773 yards and 30 touchdowns. His time at Michigan included a redshirt year in 1995, and he played from 1996 to 1999. In 2015, the NFL published a 243-page report about the deflation of footballs used in the AFC Championship Game, concluding that Brady was likely aware of the intentional deflation. Brady was suspended for four games by the NFL due to his involvement. A sportswriter revealed that the NFL falsified data and hid information that would have cleared Brady and the Patriots of wrongdoing in the "Deflategate" scandal. It was also noted that 11 of 12 Patriot footballs were not outside the predicted range of the Ideal Gas Law. NFL executives reportedly did not know about the Ideal Gas Law, which explains how air pressure in a football can change in certain environments. NFL general counsel Jeff Pash ordered that the records of all PSI data gathered from the 2015 season be deleted.Show book
