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  The Big Thirst - The Secret Life...

  Charles Fishman

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  The water coming out of your tap is four billion years old and might have been slurped by a Tyrannosaurus Rex. We will always have exactly as much water on Earth as we have ever had. Water cannot be destroyed, and it can always be made clean enough for drinking again. In fact, water can be made so clean that it actually becomes toxic. As Charles Fishman brings vibrantly to life in this delightful narrative excursion, water runs our world in a host of awe-inspiring ways, which is both the promise and the peril of our unexplored connections to it. Taking listeners from the wet moons of Saturn to the water-obsessed hotels of Las Vegas, and from a rice farm in the Australian outback to a glimpse into giant vats of soup at Campbell's largest factory, he reveals that our relationship to water is conflicted and irrational, neglected and mismanaged. Whether we will face a water scarcity crisis has little to do with water and everything to do with how we think about water-how we use it, connect with it, and understand it.Portraying and explaining both the dangers-in 2008, Atlanta came just ninety days from running completely out of drinking water-and the opportunities, such as advances in rainwater harvesting and businesses that are making huge breakthroughs in water productivity, The Big Thirst will forever change the way we think about water, our crucial relationship to it, and the creativity we can bring to ensuring we always have plenty of it.

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  250 World War I Facts For Kids -...

  Scott Matthews

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  Did you know that plastic surgery was first introduced in WWI? Did you know that British soldiers drank so much tea during WWI, that at some point the military enforced rations of six pints of tea per soldier per day? Did you know that horse lives were more valuable than human lives at some point during the war? The second world war is common knowledge by this point, but far too many of us overlook the so-called "war to end all wars". If you look beneath the surface, there are tons of hilarious facts and gritty details just waiting to be discovered. From the military trying to train seagulls to ships being made out of concrete, this brilliant fact book explores WWI like never before, delving into the trenches and showcasing the military masterminds, weird and wacky weapons, and unconventional battle strategies that marked this turbulent time in history. You'll discover why soldiers lived in constant fear of gas attacks, the very first tanks ever made, and a whole host of other crazy and little-known facts that you were never taught in History class. A birthday present or holiday gift for curious kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, this fact book is guaranteed to provide hours and hours of fun! So grab your your gas mask and your rifle and get ready to dive into this world-changing war - who knows, you might just learn something new along the way! What’re you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Download the audio now to discover the wacky world of WWI facts!

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  Churchyard Epiphany - A...

  Leila White

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  This book details over one hundred medicinal plants found growing in an acre of an East of England churchyard. It explores the history of usage from the distant past to the present. The contents of this book are for information only. This is not a substitute for expert medical advice.

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  The Underground Railroad on Long...

  Kathleen G. Velsor

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  Discover Long Island’s pivotal role in the Underground Railroad and the legacy that lives on today in this fascinating history and visitor’s guide.   From the arrival of the Quakers in the seventeenth century to the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, Long Island played an important role in the Underground Railroad’s work to help enslaved people escape to freedom. Many of the safe houses are still standing today, and this informative volume provides all the information you need to see and explore this little-known chapter in Long Island history.   In Old Westbury, the members of the Westbury Meeting established a major stop on the freedom trail. In Jericho, families helped escaping slaves to freedom from the present-day Maine Maid Inn. Elias Hicks helped free 191 slaves himself and worked to create Underground Railroad safe houses in many northeastern cities. Some formerly enslaved people even established permanent communities across the island

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  The Dark Eye: Starless Sky - The...

  Eevie Demirtel, Marco Findeisen,...

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  The Dark Eye Short Story Anthology
  
  When stars fall from the sky, the peoples of Aventuria see visions of impending doom. The signs are clear to everyone, from simple farmers to clergy and even crowned heads of state.
  
  Whether these visions will prove true, or even possible, none can say. The Walls of Alveran tremble as the Nameless God rattles his chains, setting monumental events in motion. The Turn of Ages brings great change to Aventuria, and the fate of the entire world hangs in the
  balance. Will valiant heroes tip the scales of destiny?
  
  This collection of short stories gathers tales related to the fateful and ongoing event known as the Starfall.
  
  Within these pages you'll find 24 fantastical stories to transport you to the far corners of Aventuria and beyond, giving you a further glimpse into the richly detailed setting of The
  Dark Eye.

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  Whatever You Do Don't Run - True...

  Peter Allison

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  Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top -safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry -elephants, and the world's most unpredictable animals-herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!Join Allison as he faces down charging lions-twice; searches for a drunk, half-naked tourist who happens to be a member of the British royal family; drives a Land Rover full of tourists into a lagoon full of hippos; and adopts the most -vicious animal in Africa as his "pet." Full of lively humor and a genuine love and respect for Botswana and its rich wildlife, Whatever You Do, Don't Run takes you to where the wild things are and introduces you to a place where every day is a new adventure!

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