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  Travels in Alaska

  John Muir

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  In 1879 John Muir went to Alaska for the first time. Its stupendous living glaciers aroused his unbounded interest, for they enabled him to verify his theories of glacial action. Again and again he returned to this continental laboratory of landscapes. The greatest of the tide-water glaciers appropriately commemorates his name. Upon this book of Alaska travels, all but finished before his unforeseen departure, John Muir expended the last months of his life. (Summary by William Frederic Bade)

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  Grow Your Own Flowers for Kids

  Liam McCann

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  Growing flowers at home is easy and rewarding and as long as you follow the simple guidance in this handy ebook you should achieve some outstanding displays in the garden or else cut for display in the home.
  You don't always need to tend a dedicated area in your garden as most plants are quite happy in borders or in containers on balconies or windowsills. Most species will also grow alongside vegetables in a plot.  Follow the tips in this book to help pick the plants and flowers that will ensure success.
  Some require a little attention while others will happily last for weeks in a vase. Having flowers on the mantelpiece makes all the difference to a living room, and you shouldn't need a florist to make the most of the plants in your garden.

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  The Enlightened Cyclist -...

  NYC Bike Snob

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  The author of Bike Snob helps bike commuters transcend common obstacles and handle cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists with grace. 
   
  The joys of commuting by bike attract scores of new converts every year. But as fresh-faced cyclists fill the roads, they also encounter their share of frustrations—careless drivers, wide-flung car doors, zoned-out pedestrians, and aggressive fellow cyclists, to name a few.  
   
  In this follow-up to Bike Snob, BikeSnobNYC takes on the trials and triumphs of bike commuting with snark, humor, and enthusiasm. He asks the question: If we become better commuters, will that make us better people? From the deadly sins of biking to tactics for dealing with cars, pedestrians, and other cyclists, this primer on bike travel is a must-read for cyclists new and seasoned alike.

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  Into the Field - A Foreign...

  Tracy Dahlby

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  “A wonderfully eloquent introduction to the craft and challenges of reporting from around the world. . . . Powerful.” —James Fallows, The Atlantic   Tracy Dahlby is an award-winning journalist who has reported internationally as a contributor to National Geographic magazine and served as a staff correspondent for Newsweek and the Washington Post. In this memoir of covering Asia, he takes readers behind the scenes to reveal “the stories behind the stories”—the legwork and (mis)adventures of a foreign correspondent on a mission to be the eyes and ears of people back home, helping them understand the forces and events that shape our world.Into the Field centers on the travel and reporting Dahlby did for a half-dozen pieces that ran in National Geographic. The book tours the South China Sea during China’s rise as a global power, visits Japan in a time of national midlife crisis, and explores Southeast Asia during periods of political transition and tumult. Dahlby’s vivid anecdotes of jousting with hardboiled sea captains, communing with rebellious tribal chieftains, and enduring a shipboard insect attack offer aspiring foreign correspondents a realistic introduction to the challenges of the profession. Along the way, he provides practical advice about everything from successful travel planning to managing headstrong local fixers and dealing with circumstances that can range from friendly to formidable. A knowledgeable, entertaining how-to book for observing the world and making sense of events, Into the Field is a must-read for student journalists and armchair travelers alike.   “A delight . . . Witty, probing, and insightful.’” ―Alex Gibney, Academy Award–winning filmmaker   “A reporter's diary rich with anecdotes, epigraphs, and sentiment.” —The Austin Chronicle

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  Aquaponics and Hydroponics...

  Tom Gordon

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  Learn how to set up your own aquaponic or hydroponic system and cultivate and raise fresh produce and fish at the same time, as well as take the headache and guesswork out of soil-free gardening 
  In the Aquaponics and Hydroponics Gardening bundle, you're going to learn how to set up a viable, soil-free system to grow your favorite plants and veggies, as well as raise fish without the waste of water resources that come with traditional gardening and completely sidestep the nagging problems of space and infertile soil. 
  This special bundle contains everything you need to know about soil-free gardening. It comprises the following books:Hydroponics: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Hydroponic GardenAquaponics: A Beginner's Guide to Building Your Own Aquaponic Garden 
  In Hydroponics, you're going to uncover:The 6 main types of hydroponic systems and how to choose the one best suitable for your budget and needsChoosing the best growing mediums for your hydroponic system...and much more! 
  Finally, here's what you're going to learn in Aquaponics:The various types of aquaponic gardens and how to choose the type best suitable for your growing needsHow to decide on which fish to purchase and introduce into your aquaponic garden...and tons more! 
  It doesn't matter if you're completely new to the world of soil-free gardening and have never done a day of gardening in your life, or you're a veteran green thumb looking for new ways to upgrade your gardening chops and pick up a valuable skill. The actionable tips and advices contained in this guide will help you get your first aquaponic and hydroponic gardening up and running as quickly and effectively as possible.

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  Wood and Garden: Notes and...

  Gertrude Jekyll

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  Wood and Garden reads like a walk through the garden with reknowned garden designer Gertrude Jekyll as she discusses her plant choices and placement, how she integrates nature into her design, and how she maintains and enjoys the garden. (Summary by A. Gramour)

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