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  The Call of the Mountains -...

  Max Landsberg

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  An adventure across a thousand miles of Scotland's mountains. In this personal guide to the triumphs, hardships and perils of scaling the Munros, Landsberg brings the joys and pitfalls of hill-climbing to life. Landsberg's adventures are presented in vivid detail, with insights ranging from encompassing the wonder of unique experiences like seeing the birth of a deer to the mundane delight of the flavour of sandwich he had on a given day. Throughout his account, Landsberg provides an in-depth insight into his growing obsession with climbing the Munroes and its effect on his physical, emotional and spiritual development. With insights on the history, culture, ecology and geology of Scotland's mountains and guides to Gaelic place names, mountain safety and an analysis the science of walking, this book provides a complete guide for anyone looking for adventure in the Highlands, and is sure to inspire anyone who reads it to go climb a rock! Excerpt: One day I walked into these mountains, and I never came all the way back. For though Scotland's mountains may not be the highest in the world, they are certainly amongst the most awe-inspiring and enchanting. From the towering pinnacles of Skye, to the high rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the bonnie braes of Ben Lomond to the weeping cliffs of Glencoe; from the rocky battlements that encircle Loch Arkaig, to the gentle folds of Ben Lawers as it spills down to Loch Tay: here are offered scenes of unrivalled splendour, landscapes of unparalleled variety, and a magic ground for personal connection, inspiration, and transformation. These are places of accessible adventure - we leave behind the safety of the lush glen to cross the swooping moor, clamber up through craggy corridors, and with silver chuckling burn then spatey cascade as our sometime guide we reach at last the grand summits of these lands. Here beneath a hundred rainbows lie a hundred pots of gold - unclaimed scenic ingots that are yours for the taking and to which I hope to lead you, on a journey for body, for mind, and perhaps for something deeper.

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  HowExpert Guide to Show Pigs -...

  HowExpert, Keiren Cook

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  If you want to learn how to breed, raise, and prepare show hogs for pig shows, then check out HowExpert Guide to Show Pigs. This guide is an information-dense piece of text that is a step-by-step guide for raising show pigs from farrow to table. 
  In the first section of the book, you will discover everything there is to know about picking a sow and boar to produce a litter of pigs that will be able to stand the test of showing. Whether it’s for meat or a high-quality, well-mannered show hog, this book will help you make informed decisions. Additionally, you will receive information and tips on breeding your sow and then maintaining her well-being throughout the sow’s life. Even while she is laboring, you will have everything there is to know about birthing a litter of pigs and setting them up for success with castrations, vaccinations, and feed diets. 
  In the second section of the book, the content will primarily focus on how to prepare the show hog for the ring. Complete with training tips, tools, supplements, and product suggestions, as well as information about maintaining a clean area. This book will guide you through the show pig process from birth, all the way up till they are in the show ring and off to the auction. 
  Additionally, for hogs raised for the freezer, you will be informed about how to monitor their progress and determine when they are ready and what you will be able to harvest from a complete meat-rearing hog. For anyone looking to dive into the world of pig agriculture and diversify their skill-set, this is the beginner’s guide to getting a hog business started. 
  Check out HowExpert Guide to Show Pigs if you want to learn how to breed, raise, and prepare show hogs for pig shows! 
  About the Author 
  Keiren Cook is a young and avid writer passionate about raising quality hogs for the youth interested in agriculture. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Stitch Style Country Collection...

  Margaret Rowan

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  Eight colorful sewing projects, including tablecloths and seat pads, that bring English country style into your home. 
   
  Create the country feel in your own home wherever you live with these eight stylish country-inspired home projects. From a simple bolster to keep out the drafts to a large floor cushion to sink into in front of the fire, these projects will add to your home’s comfort and beauty. Each project will be made in two beautiful fabrics by two of the best modern fabric designers Amy Butler, colorful and creative, and Joel Dewberry, classic and eclectic—there is something for everyone. Easy-to-follow instructions with step-by-step illustrations and lots of detail photographs will guide you through the creative process from preparing your fabric, cutting it out, sewing, and adding finishing touches. 
   
  So get sewing and create the country feel around your home!

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  Sergeant Rex - The Unbreakable...

  Mike Dowling

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  The thrilling and inspiring story of a US Marine and his dog Rex, a bomb sniffing German Shepard, who forged a bond of trust and loyalty while serving on the war-torn streets of Iraq’s most dangerous city.In Iraq we put our lives in each other’s hands (and paws) day after day. We took care of each other no matter what. Rex and I have a bond that will last for the rest of our born days. If ever there was a marine who lived up to Semper Fidelis, the motto of the Marine Corps, it’s Rex.Deployed to Iraq’s infamous Triangle of Death in 2004, Sergeant MikeDowling and his military working dog Rex were part of the first Marine Corps military K9 teams sent to the front lines of combat since Vietnam. It was Rex’s job to sniff out weapons caches, suicide bombers, and IEDs, the devastating explosives that wreaked havoc on troops and civilians alike. It was Mike’s job to lead Rex into the heart of danger time and time again, always trusting Rex to bring them both back alive.Dowling had turned twenty-five and Rex three just after they arrived in Iraq. Neither of them had any idea what to expect, and no training could fully prepare them for this job. An animal lover since childhood, Dowling had fostered and trained dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind, and he was determined to serve in the military’s K9 unit after joining the Marines. On their first patrols in Iraq, Rex suffered a seemingly incurable fear of explosions and gunfire, but with Mike at the other end of his leash, Rex gained the courage to perform his duty.Filled with harrowing tales of knife-edge bomb-detection work, including an extraordinary baptism by fire, Sergeant Rex is a heart-pounding account of how an unbreakable human-canine bond helped Mike and Rex to stay focused on their mission and save countless lives. Dowling takes us into the searing 130-degree heat, the choking dust, and the ever-present threat of violent attack that seemed to permeate Iraq’s streets. We experience Dowling’s visceral fear of walking down an IED-laden alley where dismemberment or death can come with any footstep, only his trusted partner, Rex, by his side.Loyalty is one of the hallmarks of any good Marine, and nowhere is that quality more evident than in this astonishing account of Mike Dowling and Rex’s wartime experiences. A moving story of how a man and a dog developed complete trust in each other in the face of terrible adversity, Sergeant Rex is an unforgettable tale of sacrifice, courage, and love.

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  Genetics and the Social Behavior...

  John L. Fuller, John Paul Scott

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  The classic study of canine behavior: “A major authoritative work…Immensely rewarding reading for anyone concerned with dog-breeding.”—Times Literary Supplement Based on twenty years of research at the Jackson Laboratory, this is the single most important and comprehensive reference work on the behavior of dogs ever compiled, written by geneticist and comparative psychologist John Paul Scott, known for his research into social behavior and aggression. “One of the most important texts on canine behavior published to date. Anyone interested in breeding, training, or canine behavior must own this book.”—Wayne Hunthausen, D.V.M., Director of Animal Behavior Consultations “This pioneering research on dog behavioral genetics is a timeless classic for all serious students of ethology and canine behavior.”—Dr. Michael Fox, Senior Advisor to the President, The Humane Society of the United States “Comprehensive…[a] seminal work.”—Mark Derr, The Atlantic Monthly “Essential reading for anyone involved in the breeding of dogs. No breeder can afford to ignore the principles of proper socialization first discovered and articulated in this landmark study.”—The Monks of New Skete, authors of How to Be Your Dog's Best Friend and the video series Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete

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  Hold the Line - One woman's...

  Kim Stephens

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  Navigating motherhood from the age of 18, Kim Stephens shelved her inner journo and embraced a life of media sales and sports marketing, working with some of the biggest sports brands globally, and locally, whilst pursuing her own ultra-running ambitions.
  Arguing vehemently against the possibility that she was running from her own truth, Covid-19 wiped out Kim's possibilities for continued escape.
  After three children, two divorces and a gradual sexual awakening, Kim found herself at 40-something virtually unemployed, with all the time in the world to write, sip gin and study a general response to one of the world's most draconian lockdowns.
  Her humorous observations of middle-class South African behaviour through the various levels of lockdown earned her a certain notoriety and a degree of viral success, and with that the courage to put it all into a book.
  Hold the Line tells the story of teenage pregnancy, the situational blindness of white South Africa, the disappointment of divorce and the deep joy found through true awakening.
  Stitched together with the lockdown writing that Kim penned for a growing base of followers, she shares a more in-depth life story with her usual candid self-deprecation.
  Written to rattle a few truths from within its readers, Hold the Line ends ironically as the world begins to follow a potential third World War via TikTok.

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