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  Monster Trucks & Hair-in-a-Can -...

  Bill Geist

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  Anyone who thinks America no longer contributes innovations for public consumption needs to pay attention to Bill Geist. The long-time news correspondent chronicles seven wacky but true entrepreneurial endeavors that prove the American Dream is alive and well—just a tad warped. Where else could you find Bob Chandler who made a fortune by inventing the huge-wheeled behemoth of the arena, the car-crushing monster truck? Or Hall Schlenger, creator of the cable Fish Channel. And what about the legendary Ron Popeil and his Pocket Fisherman, spray-on hair, and Veg-o-Matic? All this could only happen in America, land of whopper-tunity.

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  Funnier Than a Cop in a Pig Pen...

  Adam McCarthy

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  Follow along as a brash new officer begins his career working at a small Michigan police department. Tales include life lessons he learned from his Chief, catching the notorious 'Candy Bar Bandits', investigating a fatal accident from the scene to the court room, hijinks with Halloween masks, a breaking and entering in a blizzard, federal court lawsuits, and trying to arrest a 500 pound hog. From firing shots at firemen, to defrauding senior citizens, a gun in a port-a-john and even a Tilt-a-Whirl, this book is a touching and hilarious look at life in a small town.

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  The World's Lumber Room

  Selina Gaye

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  If this book were written today, it would be called "The Story of the World's Rubbish".That may not sound a promising subject for a book, but we are taken on a journey all over the world (and beyond) to explain the many varieties of dust and refuse - animal, vegetable and mineral - how it is made both by man and by nature, what happens to it, and why we need it. We find that recycling is nothing new: man has been doing it for centuries, and nature has been doing it for billions of years. As every schoolboy knows, 'matter is neither created nor destroyed', so it stands to reason that every particle of it must be somewhere.This study of our knowledge of the earth was written for the layman before most of the -ologies were even a twinkle in a professor's eye. Geology, meteorology, hydrology, biology, glaciology and even sociology and anthropology all have their place in this readable and enjoyable tour of the earth's 'lumber room'.Though some of the science is out of date - it was written, for instance, 80 years before the theory of plate tectonics was understood - the author admits candidly when the science of the day does not yet provide answers to some questions. The almost contemporary description of the eruption of Krakatoa still resonates with us - compare the effect on our modern world of Mount St. Helens and Eyjafjallajökull in recent decades.Miss Gaye shows that far from everything in nature's lumber room being rubbish, every speck of dust has a purpose. The dust-cart (garbage truck) will never look the same to you again. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

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  Whisking Wafer & Silicon...

  Julien Chen

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  What do a chef managing a chaotic kitchen and a global supply chain executive have in common? Everything. 
  Whisking Wafers & Silicon Soufflés serves up a fresh take on supply chain strategy—blending culinary storytelling with real-world lessons from high-tech manufacturing. From late-night plating in a bustling restaurant to navigating multimillion-dollar shipments across borders, J. Chen turns personal experience into a flavorful framework for resilience and innovation. 
  Each chapter stirs in metaphors, strategies, and practical insights designed to transform how you lead through complexity. Whether you're a seasoned operations pro or a curious leader with an appetite for transformation, this book offers a tasting menu of ideas to spice up your thinking. 
  Includes a bonus “Chef’s Appendix” of tools, prompts, and playbooks to help you cook up change—one wafer at a time.

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  Your Magical Garden

  Clare Gogerty

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  Discover how to awaken the magic of the elements in your outdoor space through thoughtful planting, careful planning of features and simple spells and rituals.
  
  Modern witchcraft is a nature-based discipline, harnessing the power of plants, the spirit of the land, the benefits of each season and the cycle of nature. Inspired by the Five Elements – Spirit, Air, Fire, Water and Earth – and based on author Clare Gogerty's own experience, Your Magical Garden will encourage you to look at your outdoor space with a witch's eye. Each chapter is based on one of the Five Elements and offers details about the element and its potency, how to work with it in your garden, what plants are associated with it, and corresponding remedies, rituals and spells. You will learn how to create spiritual features, such as a moon gate, leaf mandala, scrying pool and fire pit, as well as ways to care for nature, such as rewilding to create a haven for plants and wildlife. Discover the wonder of re-enchanting your garden, however small, and creating a place of contemplation, meditation and connection with the earth.

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  Mindful Knitting

  Chloé Elizabeth Birch

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  35 meditative knitting patterns that use colour, repetition and texture to help you unwind and destress.
  
  The relaxing rhythm and hand movements of knitting make it the perfect activity to absorb your attention and distract you from unwanted thoughts. As well as being beautiful makes, these 35 projects are specially designed to be a form of mindfulness practice. Suitable for beginners through to experienced knitters, the patterns will help you stitch away stress by incorporating calming repetition and different textures, as well as mood-boosting bright colours and soothing pastel shades. Many of the projects make ideal gifts, bringing you satisfaction and positivity as you knit them for other people. There are also homewares including a mandala pillow and a meditation garland so that you can create an inspiring environment, as well as cosy accessories and garments to allow you to focus on yourself. All of the techniques and stitches you will need are explained with easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step artworks. Let the click of the needles and the rhythm of the stitches help you to be in the moment, bringing you calmness and a sense of wellbeing.

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