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  Meathooked - The History and...

  Marta Zaraska

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  One of the great science and health revelations of our time is the danger posed by meat-eating. Every day, it seems, we are warned about the harm producing and consuming meat can do to the environment and our bodies. Many of us have tried to limit how much meat we consume, and many of us have tried to give it up altogether. But it is not easy to resist the smoky, cured, barbecued, and fried delights that tempt us. What makes us crave animal protein, and what makes it so hard to give up? And if consuming meat is truly unhealthy for human beings, why didn't evolution turn us all into vegetarians in the first place?In Meathooked, science writer Marta Zaraska explores what she calls the "meat puzzle": our love of meat, despite its harmful effects. Zaraska takes us on a witty tour of meat cultures around the word, stopping in India's unusual steakhouses, animal sacrifices at temples in Benin, and labs in the Netherlands that grow meat in petri dishes. From the power of evolution to the influence of the meat lobby, and from our genetic makeup to the traditions of our foremothers, she reveals the interplay of forces that keep us hooked on animal protein.

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  Unmistakably French

  Betty Lou Phillips

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  Unmistakably French, the fifth book in Betty Lou Phillips' best-selling series on interpreting French décor for American homes, broadens yet again the limits of what French style can do for a home. No matter the location or size of the room to be decorated, the French rarely stray from favored and well-known characteristics of design-eighteenth-century furniture, sumptuous textiles, distinctive porcelains, and oil paintings in original carved-wood frames. In Phillips' newest book, she defines some of these specific secrets that French designers use to create an authentic French look-these certain basic decorating values they hold dear, seducing us with their self-assured approach to glamour, culture, and enduring respect for history. The book includes four sections: Passion for French, Art of Living, Savoir-Faire, and Fluent French. The style and settings seen in these contemporary homes, while American, are Unmistakably French. Betty Lou Phillips, ASID, is a renowned designer and the best-selling author of Provencal Interiors, French by Design, French Influences, and Villa Décor. She lives in Dallas, Texas.

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  Being a Dad Is Weird - Lessons...

  Ben Falcone

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  The actor, writer, and director combines amusing stories about his dad with his own experiences raising two daughters with his wife, Melissa McCarthy. 
   
  Though he’s best known for his appearances in the movie Enough Said, as well as his hilarious role as Air Marshall Jon in Bridesmaids, Ben Falcone isn’t a big shot movie star director at home. There, he’s just dad. In this winning collection of stories, Ben shares his funny and poignant adventures as the husband of Melissa McCarthy, and the father of their two young daughters. He also shares tales from his own childhood in Southern Illinois, and life with his father—an outspoken, brilliant, but unconventional man with a big heart and a somewhat casual approach to employment named Steve Falcone. 
   
  Ben is just an ordinary dad who has his share of fights with other parents blocking his view with their expensive electronic devices at school performances. Navigating the complicated role of being the only male in a house full of women, he finds himself growing more and more concerned as he sounds more and more like his dad. While Steve Falcone may not have been the briefcase and gray flannel suit type, he taught Ben priceless lessons about what matters most in life. A supportive, creative, and downright funny dad, Steve made sure his sons’ lives were never dull—a sense of adventure that carries through this warm, sometimes hilarious, and poignant memoir. 
   
  “Containing self-help advice as well as threads of memoir and humor, Ben Falcone’s first book, Being a Dad Is Weird, is an absolute must-read.” —Manhattan Book Review

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  Potty Training - The Complete...

  T. J. Katmore

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  Potty Training: The Complete Guide to Housetraining Dogs for Beginners, Learn Helpful and Effective Techniques to Potty Train Your Puppy Housetraining dogs is about consistency, patience and positive reinforcement. The goal is to instill good habits with your pet. It is also important to manage your expectations. You can't expect your puppy to be fully housetrained and fully independent before he's six month old. But you can certainly start housetraining them between one to six weeks. But certain factors need to be considered like the dog's size, breed and your personal effort that you would expend to housetraining your dog. They all play a big part in housetraining your dog. It is important to remember that house training your dog is not simply about keeping your dog on a regular eating, drinking and potty-outing routine. If you get impatience and shorten the potty-training of your puppy, there might be potty mishaps for months. It is important to teach our dogs not only to potty outdoors but to make sure he or she understands that inside is off-limits as well. In this audiobook, you will discover how to teach your puppy the right ways when it comes to potty-training. You will learn what to expect like how often your puppy may need to eliminate and when they should eliminate. You will learn about dog indicators so you would recognize if your pet needs to eliminate. You will also discover different potty training strategies and how to choose between indoor and outdoor training. Housetraining a puppy demands far more than just laying down a bunch of old newspapers on the floor. Housetraining requires caution, perseverance, commitment, and consistency. Establishing a routine and constant supervision are also key.

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  Practical Navigation for the...

  Pat Manley

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  The modern sailor is an electronic navigator. New boats come stacked with GPS, chartplotters and radar, on a bewildering array of screens and displays. With this book learn how to navigate using all of these electrical devices. Practical Navigation leads you through all the aspects of boat navigation in a logical order, using a combination of modern and traditional methods. This practical approach ensures that although modern electronic methods remain at the forefront, readers will never lack in knowledge to navigate their boat safely in any circumstance. Topics covered include GPS, the shape of the Earth, finding your position, passage planning, radar and personal computers.

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  1994: The Untold Story - of a...

  Ibrar Malik

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  1994 was a watershed year for F1 in so many ways, the fatal accidents of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna shook the sport to its core. What followed was mayhem. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together in a story that is guaranteed to amaze and shock. This book is a thorough examination of a turbulent season, including… 
  ′ Rushed car changes 
  ′ Teams unhappy with how the crisis was managed 
  ′ A power struggle for control of the sport 
  ′ Vague rules being exploited 
  ′ Accusations of politically motivated penalties 
  ′ An alleged cover-up after a horrific pit-lane fire 
  ′ A controversial conclusion 
  It also saw Michael Schumacher and Benetton first emerge as championship contenders, upsetting the establishment. Many believed their sudden rise was down to cheating, whilst others felt they were scapegoated because of politics. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together to give the clearest analysis yet into the above events. The book contains over 250 photos which help bring this story to life, many of which are rare and from those involved. 
  There are exclusive contributions from former F1 driver Mark Blundell, Benetton insiders: Willem Toet, Frank Dernie, Simon Morley (the “junior employee” blamed for the Hockenheim fire). Williams’ insiders Paul West and Richard Wise. You will be astonished at what is unearthed. 1994 was tragic, chaotic, political, technical and involved some very colourful characters at the heart of the action. It’s a story that will amaze. 
  ′ Did Senna hear illegal traction control on Schumacher’s Benetton at Aida? 
  ′ Concealed launch control was later found on Schumacher’s Benetton. Why? 
  ′ Was the Hockenheim fire caused by Benetton removing their fuel filter? 
  ′ Despite pleading guilty, why did Benetton receive no serious punishments after the fire? 
  ′ Schumacher was banned / disqualified from a quarter of 1994 races due to various infringements. Politics or cheating? 
  ′ Did a return to simpler cars contribute to the accidents? 
  The book seeks to answer these and many more questions. 
  “Enjoyed reading that [extract of the book]” 
  Frank Dernie, Benetton chief engineer in 1994 
    
  “The author has assembled more facts about the season than I’ve ever seen before and managed to get more interviews with stakeholders involved at the time than I thought would be possible.” 
  Willem Toet, Benetton’s Head of Aerodynamics in 1994 
    
  A print version of this book which is DOUBLE the length of this audio book can be found at https://www.performancepublishing.co.uk/1994-the-untold-story-of-a-tragic-and-controversial-f1-season.html This goes into more detail & includes more period quotes from those involved whilst containing over 270 mainly rare images which help explain the story in a way that the audio book could never do. For example the print book contains images which illustrate how the diffusers were cut following Imola 1994 and its subsequent affect on the cars handling. Or THAT leaked photo of Schumacher’s Spa 1994 plank showing the damage, so readers can decide whether Schumacher cheated

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