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  Old Mother West Wind

  Thornton W. Burgess

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  Thornton Waldo Burgess (January 14, 1874 – June 5, 1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books.  Many of his outdoor observations in nature were used as plots for his stories. In his first book, "Old Mother West Wind," published in 1910, the reader meets many of the characters found in later books and stories. These characters include Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Sammy Jay, Bobby Raccoon, Joe Otter, Grandfather Frog, Billy Mink, Jerry Muskrat, Spotty the Turtle and of course, Old Mother West Wind and her Merry Little Breezes.  Note to parents of very small children: in Chapter 15, little Tommy Trout gets eaten by a pickerel.  (Summary by Wikipedia and Laurie Anne Walden.)

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  Food to Die For - Recipes and...

  Amy Bruni, Julie Tremaine

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  Read by the author.  
  Discover tantalizing recipes, spine-tingling stories, and historic photos from the most notoriously haunted locations across America in this fun and fascinating cookbook. Paranormal investigator and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni leads you through eerie hotels, haunted homes, hellish hospitals, and spooky ghost towns, giving you stories and a recipe from each place. 
  Whether you're in the mood for Lizzie Borden's meatloaf or want to serve up spooky prison stories along with sugar cookies from Alcatraz, Food to Die For is your guide to ghoulish gastronomy. 
  One of America's favorite ghost hunters, Amy Bruni takes you to mysterious hotels, eerie ghost towns, and possessed pubs in this delightfully sinister collection of stories and recipes. Each of the nearly 60 locations in Food to Die For includes:Vintage photographs and charmingly creepy stories rooted in historyA noteworthy recipe associated with the people or placeFull-color, captivating, and hauntingly styled food photos to inspire a killer kitchen experience 
    
  Enjoy creepy recipes like:Southern Fried Chicken from the Missouri State PenitentiarySheboygan Asylum Caesar SaladCornbread inspired by the Villisca Axe Murder HouseAbsinthe Frappé from the Old Absinthe HouseErnest Hemingway's Bloody Mary from Hemingway Home & MuseumVegetable Soup from Waverly Hills Sanatorium 
    
  This terrifyingly tasty cookbook will bewitch anyone who:Has a taste for the paranormal and a hunger to try new foodsLoves history, travel, and culinary curiositiesEnjoys entertaining guests in unique and memorable waysWould get goosebumps making a recipe written 300 years ago 
    
  History buffs, thrill-seekers, and foodies will all get shivers seeing the past come to life with every enchanted recipe and delicious tale from Food to Die For. 
  The recipes can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Cat Lover's Guide to Feline...

  Jenn Evans

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  The feline care manual your cat wants you to have! 
  If your cat had thumbs and could hold a pen, they would have written this book for you. It covers important, practical details no one teaches you when you live with a cat. With simple tips perfect for new and seasoned cat parents, it’s a gift that will add healthy years to any cat’s life!Become a savvy, informed cat food shopper and leave the junk on the shelf.Spot the sneaky tactics food manufacturers use to make their food SEEM healthy.Get the scoop on all those litter choices, and learn which ones to skip.Learn to align playtimes and mealtimes with your cat’s natural rhythm for maximum harmony.Understand why water is the most important thing to get into your cat. 
  Even long-time cat owners will discover new tips and tricks here to make life with your feline overlord more enjoyable. You aren’t just listening to an audiobook—you’re investing in your cat's health and happiness. Plus, your kitty would approve (even if they pretend not to care).

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  Queen Victoria's Jubilee

  Mark Twain

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  "Every nation has its own way of celebrating, but England's pageantry is unmatched."
  
  Mark Twain's Queen Victoria's Jubilee captures the splendour and sentimentality surrounding the celebration of the sixty years of Queen Victoria's reign in 1897. With his characteristic wit and keen social commentary, Twain reflects on the grandeur of the festivities and the deep emotional connection between the queen and her subjects, interweaving humour with poignant insights into British identity, tradition, and the complexity of monarchy in a rapidly changing world.
  Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name Mark Twain (1835–1910), grew up along the banks of the Mississippi River, and his early experiences inspired many of his most famous works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Widely celebrated as America's greatest humorist, Twain captured the spirit of a rapidly changing nation, and his sharp wit, keen eye for human nature, and gift for storytelling made him not only a beloved novelist but also a popular lecturer and essayist.
  
  Twain's innovative style, character-driven storytelling and ability to interweave humour with profound social critique laid the groundwork for modern American literature and has inspired countless authors, including Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Indeed, Hemingway famously declared that "all modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn."

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  Renewable Energy - You Can Make...

  Owen Jones

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  In the face of climate change and the urgent need to transition towards sustainable practices, the rôle of renewable energy has never been more critical. The good news is, you have the power to be a part of this transformative journey. Welcome to “Renewable Energy - You Can Make a Difference Too!” - a guide designed to empower you with practical knowledge and actionable steps towards a greener, more sustainable future. 
  Within these pages, we’ll explore the diverse world of renewable energy sources, from solar and wind power to hydropower and geothermal energy. We’ll unravel the benefits they offer, not only for our environment but also for your household or business. You’ll learn how embracing renewable energy can lead to reduced energy bills, increased energy independence, and a lowered carbon footprint. 
  But it doesn’t stop there. We’ll delve into the practical steps you can take to integrate renewable energy solutions into your daily life. Whether you’re a homeowner, a business owner, or simply someone passionate about the planet, this booklet will provide you with clear, actionable advice on how to make sustainable choices that align with your goals and values. 
  The journey towards a greener future begins with you. Together, we can harness the power of renewable energy to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for generations to come. So, let’s embark on this empowering journey, and discover how you too can make a significant difference through renewable energy!

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  POKER MATH - Putting the Odds in...

  Alex Trott

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  There is no possible way to overestimate the significance of poker math. In the absence of a good understanding of probability and statistics, players are more prone to make judgments solely on their intuition or "feel," which can result in potentially disastrous outcomes. Although intuition can be useful in certain circumstances, it is not a reliable strategy for making decisions that are guaranteed to generate consistent profits. Poker Math offers players a trustworthy framework for making decisions based on the likelihood of specific outcomes in the game of poker. 
  Probability is regarded as one of the most fundamental ideas in poker mathematics. The study of how likely it is that something will take place is what we mean when we talk about probability. A player's ability to assess the possibility of forming specific hands in poker, the odds of winning a hand based on the amount of outs, and the probability of their opponents holding certain hands requires a grasp of probability. Players can eliminate the need to speculate or rely on their gut instincts by developing an understanding of probability, which enables them to make judgments based on the likelihood of various events. 
  Consider the following scenario: a player holds a pair of 7s in their pocket, and the flop reads 10-7-2. The player now has a set, which is a very strong hand and one of the best possible outcomes. On the other hand, there is a flush draw on the board, which indicates that if another player has two cards of the same suit, they have a chance to build a flush and beat the player who already has a set. By having a concept of probability, the player is able to compute the likelihood that another player possesses two cards of the same suit and then make a choice based on that information. 

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