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  Don't Sleep There Are Snakes -...

  Daniel L. Everett

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  Daniel Everett, then a Christian missionary, arrived among the Pirahã in 1977—with his wife and three young children—intending to convert them. What he found was a language that defies all existing linguistic theories and reflects a way of life that evades contemporary understanding: The Pirahã have no counting system and no fixed terms for color. They have no concept of war or of personal property. They live entirely in the present. Everett became obsessed with their language and its cultural and linguistic implications, and with the remarkable contentment with which they live—so much so that he eventually lost his faith in the God he'd hoped to introduce to them.Over three decades, Everett spent a total of seven years among the Pirahã, and his account of this lasting sojourn is an engrossing exploration of language that questions modern linguistic theory. It is also an anthropological investigation, an adventure story, and a riveting memoir of a life profoundly affected by exposure to a different culture. Written with extraordinary acuity, sensitivity, and openness, it is fascinating from first to last, rich with unparalleled insight into the nature of language, thought, and life itself.

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  So Close to Amazing - Stories of...

  KariAnne Wood

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  This is a book celebrating the incredible, awesome, special individual within each of us. It's also a book for anyone who has ever mismatched her shoes or trimmed her own bangs when a professional might have been a better choice or added too much soap to the washer and watched it overflow. (Not that KariAnne Wood has ever done any of these things.) Fans of The Magnolia Story and The Pioneer Woman will love this debut memoir from the beloved Thistlewood Farms blogger. So Close to Amazing is a collection of hilarious and heartfelt reflections on getting it almost right―and how, instead of giving up, we can choose to simply embrace our real selves right where we are. It's a story of transparency and honesty and recognizing that perfection is completely overemphasized and overrated. It's about grace and learning from mistakes and rejoicing in every victory, no matter how small. Because when you find joy in the "you" God created you to be, you'll discover the amazing that was there all along.Contains beautiful DIY project ideas anyone can do, whether you’re Pinterest perfect or craft challenged―homemade signs, centerpieces, recipe walls, and more!

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  Amazing Iowa

  Janice Beck Stock

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  Discover another side of the Hawkeye State with this illustrated volume of fascinating facts, historical oddities, curious tales, and more. 
   
  Amazing Iowa offers a rare glimpse into the unusual events and peculiar people hiding within the pages of Iowa’s history. Inside you’ll learn about everything from Jesse James’s first train robbery to the longest beard known to man, not to mention the secret behind the world’s best Iowa pork chop marinade. With stories, trivia, photographs, recipes, song lyrics and more, this volume is a treasure trove of Iowa curios.  
   
  Within these pages, you’ll find:Eddie Rickenbacker, who raced cars with a bat’s heart tied to his middle finger.Lyrics of the “Iowa Corn Song”.Heroes of the past (TV’s first Superman was born in Iowa).Heroes of the future (Captain James T. Kirk will be born in Iowa).Ellen Church of Cresco, the first airline stewardess in the country.

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  Beer School - A Crash Course in...

  Jonny Garrett

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  Embark on a craft beer journey—from the science and art of brewing to glassware, storing, and tasting—from the men behind The Craft Beer Channel.   Beer has come a long way in the 6,000 years since the first taste. The legends of the craft beer industry have made sure everyone’s within reach of the perfect pint. But how do you get the right brew for you? And can you learn to make a beer that will add to the lager legacy?   Welcome to Beer School, brought to you by the heroes of YouTube sensation The Craft Beer Channel, a guide to everything you need to know about the wide and wonderful beers of the world. In Beer School, Jonny and Brad explain the intricacies of the finest artisan craft brews including: ales, lagers, porters, stouts, IPSs, and bitters.   The lads have the inside scoop on everything from hop varieties and barrel aging, to serving temperatures and glassware. Beer School helps you learn how to make beer and how to get the most out of every sip. You will learn about: grain, mash, water, hops, boil, yeast, fermentation, serving, storing, pouring, and tasting.   “Brad and Jonny make understanding beer easy and nearly as fun as drinking it.” —James Watt, founder of BrewDog   “It’s like sitting down with Jonny and Brad and having a few beers with them! Good fun, funny, interesting and you never quite know what’s coming next.” —Mark Dredge, author of The Beer Bucket List

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  Shipping Container Homes - A...

  Richie Quincy

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  Do you feel like the housing market is absolutely overpriced and unfair?Are you looking for an option that won't put you in debt for the rest of your life?If so, a shipping container home is a brand new and revolutionary solution that might just be perfect for you!Forget about conventional homes that all look the same – those days are long gone. With shipping container home, you can build anything that pops into your mind, and this guide will show you the easiest way to do so.Why shipping container houses? Because shipping containers can be regarded as one of the best materials for building a home – mainly because they are movable, cuttable, durable, cheap, and strong.Also, imagine a huge real-life Lego brick – that's a shipping container. Stack them, cut them, move them… your any idea can be turned into reality, and this guide will show you everything you need to do so.This guide puts the main focus on building a shipping container home from scratch – perfect for those who are new to this idea – and how you can use shipping containers to build your dream house.Here is what this guide to building a shipping container home can offer you:• Step-by-step guides through all 13 stages of converting a shipping container into a home• Which foundation type to choose for your shipping container home• An in-depth explanation on insulation materials you can use + roofing and flooring solutions• Tips to keep everything going smoothly – things to keep in mind• Guides and ideas to making your interior and exterior unique• Common mistakes and how to avoid them• And much more!From new ideas to designing your home and getting your own container, this book covers it all.If you want to quickly and easily build your shipping container home, all you need to do is follow the step-by-step instructions and expert advice found inside.So what are you waiting for?Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

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  Champion

  Steve Byrne

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  Indomitable Steve Byrne brings the high-energy flair that earned him a nod as one of the best comics in the history of the Comedy Central Stand Up.

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