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  The Restless Coast - A Journey...

  Roger Morgan-Grenville

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  The island of Britain has over 10,000 miles of coastline, steeped in history and constantly shifting, changing, adapting and providing. The Restless Coast is a moving and beautiful account of a journey around it, during which the author travels its length to discover its challenges and opportunities, and to talk to the people trying to protect it.
  
  
  At once delightful travelogue and passionate defence, The Restless Coast shines a powerful spotlight into the thin line that surrounds us, and defines our status as islanders. Overarching the journey is the extraordinary natural history of the coastline, together with the story of how man has imprinted himself on its very geology and shape for countless centuries. Into the account, Roger Morgan-Grenville threads the modern challenges that the shoreline faces, and the people who are trying to protect it. At once informative, angry and funny, The Restless Coast is a very personal love letter to our island edge.

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  Leonardo Dicaprio - The Ultimate...

  Trivia Hub

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  LEONARDO DICAPRIO 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
  CREATED BY TRIVIA HUB 
    
  Leonardo DiCaprio is an American actor and film producer known for his work in biographical and period films. His career began in the late 1980s, with early roles in television before his film debut in 1991. He received critical acclaim for his role in What’s Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) and achieved international stardom with Titanic (1997). DiCaprio sought roles in other genres to shed his romantic hero image, including Catch Me If You Can (2002) and Gangs of New York (2002). He founded Appian Way Productions in 2004. He is also an active environmentalist and was designated a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2014. 
    
  CURIOUS FACT SAMPLES: 
    
  Leonardo DiCaprio's parents met in college and moved to Los Angeles after graduating. His mother is German, and his father is of Italian and German descent. 
    
  As a child, DiCaprio wanted to be either a marine biologist or an actor, eventually choosing acting because he liked imitating people and seeing their reactions. He was also motivated to learn acting when another child actor earned $50,000 from a commercial. 
    
  DiCaprio has said his first television appearance was on the children's series Romper Room, where he claims he was dismissed for being disruptive, though the show's host has denied this. At age 11, he almost quit acting to pursue breakdancing, having taken second place in a competition in his mother's native Germany. 
    
  Early in his career, DiCaprio's agent suggested he change his name to Lenny Williams to appeal to American audiences, but he refused. He remained jobless for a year and a half, even after 100 auditions, and almost quit acting before his father encouraged him to persevere.

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  Farts Aren't Invisible -...

  Mick O'Hare

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  Is there an animal that can see farts?
  A mind-bending, brain-expanding cornucopia of facts for curious minds from the bestselling author of Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? and Does Anything Eat Wasps?
  Reader Reviews
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Funny and given as a gift for a 10 year old. He loved it'
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic Book'
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wonderful book to spark young minds'
  Own the room with this hilarious collection of fact-tastic myth-busters and jaw-dropping trivia exploring science, history, sport and lesser-known facts from across the universe.
  Did you know that the Moon has a Bishop?
  That ostriches DON'T bury their heads in the sand?
  And that powdered rice was used as cement in the Great Wall of China?
  What do souls weigh?
  What can't 60% of the human population smell?
  And what on earth is rhinotillexomania?
  And the big one...are farts actually invisible?
  The answers to these questions are all here.
  Challenge your brain, turn your world upside down and relish the irresistible mix of wit and wisdom.
  It's also a perfect gift for the brainiac in your life.

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  The Composting Handbook -...

  Gertrude Harris

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  In a world grappling with the consequences of excessive waste and environmental degradation, composting stands out as one of the simplest and most effective ways individuals and communities can contribute to a healthier planet. At its core, composting is the natural process of recycling organic material—like food scraps and yard waste—into a rich soil amendment known as compost. This humble, earth-toned substance plays a vital role in soil health, water retention, and carbon sequestration, while helping to dramatically reduce the volume of waste that ends up in landfills. 
  Despite its long history—used by ancient civilizations to nourish crops—composting has often been overlooked in modern society. Yet today, as climate concerns rise and people seek more sustainable lifestyles, interest in composting is surging once again. Whether you’re a gardener hoping to enrich your soil, a city dweller looking to reduce your waste footprint, or a teacher introducing environmental concepts to students, composting offers a powerful tool for change. 
  This book was written to guide you through every step of that process. Whether you're just starting out with a backyard bin or looking to scale up to community-level or even commercial systems, The Composting Handbook is designed to offer both the practical advice and scientific insight you need to compost confidently and successfully. You'll learn how to choose the right composting method for your space and lifestyle, how to troubleshoot common issues like odor or pests, and how to turn finished compost into a resource that nourishes plants and restores soil vitality.

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  My Life: The Sitcom - Second...

  Chadd Allan Wheat

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  Welcome to My Life: The Sitcom, featuring the panderings and ponderings of Yours Truly, Chadd Wheat. 
    
  Believe it or not, many of you have actually asked for this book. I don't know if you intend on using it for the bottom of the birdcage, evidence in impending legal actions, or simply as a guide to living frivolously. Whatever the case, I hope you enjoy it. 
    
  I started writing My Life: The Sitcom in 2002. Most of my articles, as published in The Lebanon Reporter and elsewhere, are my direct observations on the craziness that surrounds my life. Nearly all the events contained herein are actually true, with the names sometimes changed to protect the ignorant. 
    
  People often ask me where I get the inspiration to write my ludicrous columns. After rubbing my chin and looking sage, I usually say something like, "by consuming too much reality television, caffeine and other borderline hallucinogens. 
    
  Ha, ha! Just kidding, local law enforcement! As a matter of fact, I never watch reality television!

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  San Francisco Hörbuch auf...

  Matthias Morgenroth

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  Ein akustische Stadtporträt auf Englisch. Folgen Sie Ihren Ohren und machen Sie Entdeckungen in der Metropole der an der Westküste der USA. San Francisco ist die Stadt der Aussteiger und Sonnenliebhaber, der Techfreaks und Althippies. Tauchen Sie ein in die Stadtkultur von San Francisco mit seinen Stimmen und Klängen. Im Interview plaudern Einwohner der Stadt über die Atmosphäre in North Beach oder dem Nachtleben in Castro, erzählen von Erdbeben und dem Summer of Love und geben praktische Tipps. Der Stadtführer auf Englisch ist ideal zum Sprachen lernen: Mit vielen Interviews, Musik und den typischen Geräuschen der Stadt! Für Anfänger mit guten Grundkenntnissen und Fortgeschrittene.

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