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  Designing and Making Tableware...

  Catherine West, Matt West

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  Master the art of designing and throwing pottery for the table, and enjoy the unique relationship between food and tableware
  Practical and accessible, personal and technical, this inspiring book is invaluable for all makers, whatever their experience, who want to create wheel-thrown tableware. It is written by Catherine and Matt West who share the knowledge and passion so evident in their own work, and explores the overlapping notions of craft, design and small-batch production. Richly illustrated with over 300 photos and with detailed step-by-step sequences, it celebrates the slow-nature of making by hand and explains how to make consistent pieces that add joy and meaning to the table.

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  The Vertical Oasis - Mastering...

  DICKSON JACKSON, CJ DESPOMMIER

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  The Vertical Oasis: Mastering Organic Vertical Farming in an Urban Setting 
  This book is designed as a comprehensive guide to the intricacies, opportunities, and challenges of vertical farming, specifically within the confines of an urban landscape. Whether you're an urban farmer seeking sustainable ways to cultivate food or have a keen interest in agriculture technology, this book offers insightful and practical information to help you understand and master the techniques of organic vertical farming. 
  We live in an era where rapid urbanization and environmental concerns are at the forefront of global discussions. By 2050, it's estimated that nearly 70% of the global population will live in urban areas. Concurrently, we face the pressures of climate change and finite resources, which significantly affect conventional agriculture. The search for a sustainable, efficient, and city-friendly farming method has led us to the promising realm of vertical farming. 
  Challenges and Mastery 
  However, while vertical farming brings exciting possibilities, it also comes with its own set of challenges and complexities. The mastery of vertical farming requires understanding not just traditional horticulture, but also systems design, climate control, lighting technologies, nutrient management, and more. Moreover, the organic approach demands a careful balance of these elements to avoid the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. That’s where this book comes in. 
  Inspiration and Call to Action 
  In the spirit of promoting sustainable and local food systems, we encourage you to step into this world, armed with curiosity and fortified with knowledge. The ensuing pages hope to inspire and empower you to pioneer new frontiers in sustainable urban living.

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  Vajazzled and Bedazzled:...

  John Meadows

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  A thoroughly entertaining motorhome odyssey around Britain and Ireland, lands of myths, legends, giants, monsters, leprechauns, heroes and villains. 
  From John O' Groats to Landsend, Scotland's North Coast 500, Snowdonia, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way to the Jurassic and Pembrokeshire coasts. Visit magnificent cathedrals, imposing castles, historic pubs and enjoy the craic in Irish bars. Explore a rich heritage and encounter King Arthur, Robin Hood, Dracula, Bloodaxe, Cromwell, Shakespeare, Constable, Burns, the Beatles and more. Anecdotes are enriched with incisive wit and whimsical, observational humour. Smile through this fascinating journey and be bedazzled by backstories and fun trivia.

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  HowExpert Guide to Rescuing Cats

  HowExpert, Jessica Radcliffe

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  Wherever you live, you have probably seen or heard of cats in need. From stray cats living in your neighborhood to feral cats no one can get near to shelter cats in overcrowded kennels, these cats are in desperate need of help. So, when you decide to get a new cat, look to rescuing. You will accomplish two things – saving a life and making a new forever friend. 
  This book will cover all the important topics you will need when making your rescue with in-depth instructions on how to choose a shelter cat, how to gain a stray cat’s trust, and methods of helping your local feral cat community. 
  You will learn ways to protect your home from destructive claws, how to litter train your new friend, and what to do if bad behavior surfaces. You will also receive instruction on the use of positive reinforcement to help move training along in the right direction. 
  You can expect to have a working knowledge of: 
  - Trap-Neuter-Return Programs 
  - Assisting with the delivery of kittens 
  - Coaxing a rescue off the street 
  - Integrating your pets with your new rescue 
  - Choosing the right veterinarian for your cat’s needs 
  - Fostering 
  - Managing a feral cat community 
  - Saying the inevitable goodbye 
  About the Author 
  Jessica Radcliffe lives in Georgia with her family and their 15 rescue cats. Every day is full of cat antics, and nothing is ever boring. She began her rescue mission in North Carolina with the socialization of one of the kittens born under her neighbor’s house. When she moved to Georgia, there was a large stray cat community in her neighborhood. She continued her rescue efforts, taking in several of these cats, including two pregnant cats, on different occasions. Jessica has been through every possible experience with her cats. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Beyond Your Doorstep - A...

  Hal Borland

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  The inspiring classic on the virtues of embracing the great outdoors from the nationally bestselling author of The Dog Who Came to Stay. 
   
   
   
  Over the course of his career, Hal Borland wrote eight nature books and hundreds of "outdoor editorials" for the Sunday New York Times, extolling the virtues of the countryside. From his home on one hundred acres in rural Connecticut, Borland wrote of the natural wonders, both big and small, that surrounded him every day. Beyond Your Doorstep is his guide to venturing into the outdoors around your home, wherever it is, and discovering the countryside within reach. 
   
   
   
  The beauty to be found in roadsides, meadows, woodlands, and bogs are explored in elegant prose. Borland takes up birds, animals, and plants—both edible and poisonous—and the miraculous ways in which they are threaded together throughout the natural world. Part introductory field guide and part incitement to exploration, Beyond Your Doorstep is a classic of nature writing and a must-listen for anyone looking to renew his or her relationship to the outdoors.

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  Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook...

  Gina Meyers

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  "Smuggle in some muggle magic with The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook: From Butterbeer To Rockcakes! Inside this new and improved edition of find more sugary sweets with the addition of Holy Hogwarts (A Fig Custard dessert), I Put A Spell On You Cupcakes, Butterbeer, Hermiome’s Precious Potion, Butterscotch Bars, Harry’s Tea and Get Out Of a Jam Cookies, Cockroach Clusters and much more, if you dare!"

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