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  Of Cockroaches and Crickets -...

  Frank Nischk

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  For many people, cockroaches are the most pesky of pests. In this funny and fascinating book, Frank reveals his love and admiration for so-called "nasty" creatures like cockroaches, crickets, and more. He shows us that even seemingly terrifying insects are beautiful in their own way—and essential to all life on Earth. 
   
   
   
  Frank never planned to study cockroaches. But when researching hummingbirds fell through, he switched to cockroach feces—and soon fell in love. Cockroaches are incredible survivors, devoted parents, and adapt to almost any environment. Nischk even answers the age-old question of whether a cockroach would survive a nuclear explosion. After hearing such eye-opening and warm-hearted stories, you'll think twice before stepping on one! 
   
   
   
  From cockroaches to crickets, Nischk travels to Ecuador to record cricket sounds, where he finds jungles bursting with a riot of insect life (including bullet ants whose stings are surprisingly painful). As Nischk tells his (mis)adventures as an entomologist, he shares stories about intriguing insect discoveries, from damselflies who lay eggs deep underwater, to zombie fungi that invade the brains of ants. Brimming with fascinating facts, incredible stories, and unbelievable anecdotes, Of Cockroaches and Crickets will intrigue anyone who has ever loved—or hated!—bugs.

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  French Illusions - My story as...

  Linda Kovic-Skow

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  "This is a wonderful debut memoir, made much more appealing because it is true. A well written, fast-paced book enhanced by sprinkles of French..." 
  A futile lie. She does not speak French. She knows it was wrong to accept the nanny position. 
  You'll find this unusual story, based on Linda's diary from 1979, even more engaging because it reads like a novel. 
  Twenty-one-year-old Linda needs to learn a language fast in order to fulfill her lofty dreams. Broke yet determined, she pushes aside feelings of guilt, pretends to speak French on her application and secures a nanny position for a wealthy family in France. 
  Will she be able to redeem herself once she arrives at the Château de Montclair? How will she communicate with the Dubois family, especially the children? 
  When Linda meets Adam, a handsome young student, her life becomes more complicated - much more complicated. 
  Join Linda on her adventure of discovery and romance in an extraordinary part of the world and follow up with the final book in the French Illusions Series - "From Tours to Paris."

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  Spongebob Squarepants - The...

  Trivia Hub

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  SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, first airing in 1999. It follows the adventures of SpongeBob and his aquatic friends in Bikini Bottom. The show is a surreal comedy that appeals to a wide range of ages and is considered a cultural touchstone of Millennials and Gen Z. SpongeBob works as a fry cook at the Krusty Krab, and his neighbor, Plankton, is his rival, who tries to steal the Krabby Patty secret formula. The series has received numerous awards and has been adapted into various media including films, video games, and merchandise. The show is also known for its memes and has had both critical praise and some controversy. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  The show SpongeBob SquarePants was initially intended to be called SpongeBoy Ahoy!, but the name "SpongeBoy" was already copyrighted. This led to the name change to SpongeBob SquarePants, with "SquarePants" being inspired by Tom Kenny's remark about a sponge in square pants.  
    
  Before creating SpongeBob SquarePants, Stephen Hillenburg taught marine biology at the Ocean Institute in California. He created a comic book called The Intertidal Zone for the institute, which featured anthropomorphic sea creatures that later became SpongeBob characters.  
    
  SpongeBob SquarePants does not use written scripts; instead, storylines are developed by a team of writers who create outlines and then hand them to storyboard directors. The storyboard directors add most of the dialogue and jokes, using methods like Post-it notes to assemble the storyboards.

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  The Joy of Home

  Ashley Gilbreath

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  Interior designer Ashley Gilbreath’s fresh approach to Southern decorating is guided by her respect for family and tradition with an eye on practicality and warmheartedness. Her first book reveals the breadth of her casually elegant style. Whether it’s in town, on the water, or in the countryside, each home exhibits thoughtful planning and attention to detail in harmony with the client’s vision. Gilbreath gives readers insight into her design process, striking a balance between functionality, comfort, and beauty. From using a client’s favorite color as a unifying thread throughout, to offering guidance on designing a forever home that can mature with the family over time, every space is influenced by her passion for gracious everyday living. Inviting readers into her family beach home, Ashley explores the impact of small architectural updates, and the use of thoughtful injection of color and pattern to achieve the perfect mix. Ashley’s signature design strategies are distinguishable in each home. She artfully mixes new and old pieces and utilizes favorite custom treatments to create a welcoming spirit grounded in tradition. Bringing family together is the reason Gilbreath designs. “Balancing form and function with memory and emotion, home is a place for people to embrace family and celebrate life’s joys,” she says. The Joy of Home gives readers insight and inspiration to create their own joyful home.

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  100 Italian Short Stories for...

  Midealuck Publishing

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  This audiobook 100 Italian Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners is in Italian. You will Improve your Italian skills and grow your vocabulary with these 100 humorous and entertaining Italian short stories. 
  The most interesting part of learning a new language is experiencing the culture and diving into new activities that will enrich your life and Italian vocabulary. The best way to learn or improve your Italian is by listening, to this audiobook, each entertaining story will stimulate your mind and help you improve your Italian. 
  ln this book, you will find: 
  100 mostly humorous and cultural interesting stories among topics that you will find easy to relate to, especially when you have plans to travel to Italy or perhaps even to relocate there. 
  The stories are broken down into manageable chapters, so you always make progress along with the story. 
  Carefully written stories by talented authors with you as an advanced beginner mind, using straightforward grammar and commonly used words, so you can easily enjoy listening while learning new sentences without being overwhelmed. Most stories offer plenty of typical dialogues in each short story that you would use in an everyday conversation. These dialogues will certainly improve your speaking and comprehension ability at the same time! 
  You will get involved by listening to the dialogue and common phrases of the characters and you will learn how to express yourself in different situations, and more importantly, you will learn new Italian words with each story that will get you closer of becoming fully conversational with your chosen language. 
  Get this audiobook 100 Italian Short Stories for Beginners and Intermediate Learners now and start learning Italian the easy way!

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  Keeping Koi Carp

  Owen Jones

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  Hello and thank you for your interest in this ebook called Keeping Koi Carp. 
  Welcome to the enchanting, almost silent, meditative world of Koi carp keeping, where beauty, serenity, and the art of aquatic care converge. This beginner`s manual is designed to be your gateway into the captivating realm of these exquisite ornamental fish. Whether you`re a newcomer to the aquatic hobby or an enthusiast seeking to expand your knowledge, this guide will provide you with essential insights to ensure the well-being and vitality of your Koi. 
  Despite being found worldwide, and being inextricably linked to China and Japan, they actually originated in the bodies of fresh water around the Black, Caspian and Aral Seas. Koi carp have transcended their humble beginnings to become cherished symbols of tranquillity and harmony in water gardens around the globe. Their dazzling array of colours, elegant patterns, and graceful movements make them living masterpieces that can transform any pond into a living canvas.

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