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  The Last Supper Club - A...

  Matthew Batt

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  During a year on sabbatical from his university position, Matthew Batt realized he needed money—fast—and it just so happened that one of the biggest breweries in the Midwest was launching a restaurant and looking to hire. So it was that the forty-something tenured professor found himself waiting tables at a high-end restaurant situated in a Minneapolis brewery. And loving it. 
   
   
   
  Telling the story of Batt's early work in restaurants, The Last Supper Club then details his experiences at the fine dining restaurant, a job that continued well past his sabbatical. 
   
   
   
  The Last Supper Club reveals the ups and downs of a waiter's workday and offers an insightful perspective on what makes a job good, bad, or great. For Batt, this job turns out to be considerably more fun, and possibly more rewarding, than his academic career, and his insider's view of waiting tables extols the significance of our food and the places where we gather to enjoy it—or serve it. 
   
   
   
  Told with sharp humor, humility, and a keen sense of what matters, The Last Supper Club is an ode to life in a high-pressure restaurant, the relationships that get you to the night's close, and finding yourself through the chaos of it all.

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  NASA’s Space Race Programs: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today the Space Race is widely viewed poignantly and fondly as a race to the Moon that culminated with Apollo 11 “winning” the Race for the United States. In fact, it encompassed a much broader range of competition between the Soviet Union and the United States that affected everything from military technology to successfully launching satellites that could land on Mars or orbit other planets in the Solar System. Moreover, the notion that America “won” the Space Race at the end of the 1960s overlooks just how competitive the Space Race actually was in launching people into orbit, as well as the major contributions the Space Race influenced in leading to today’s International Space Station and continued space exploration. 
  The Apollo space program is the most famous and celebrated in American history, but the first successful landing of men on the Moon during Apollo 11 had complicated roots dating back over a decade. Landing on the Moon presented an ideal goal all on its own, but the government’s urgency in designing the Apollo program was actually brought about by the Soviet Union, which spent much of the 1950s leaving the United States in its dust (and rocket fuel). In 1957, at a time when people were concerned about communism and nuclear war, many Americans were dismayed by news that the Soviet Union was successfully launching satellites into orbit. 
  Throughout the 1960s, NASA would spend tens of billions on missions to the Moon, the most expensive peacetime program in American history to that point, and Apollo was only made possible by the tests conducted through earlier missions. Of course, by the time it was all done, Americans sure felt the cost was worth it as they watched the first live shots of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the Moon. As he left his first footprint on the Moon, Armstrong transmitted one of the 20th century’s most famous phrases: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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  Chasing Lewis's Monkeyflower -...

  Elizabeth Adelman

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  A look at the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the plant specimens the great explorers gathered on their way—and of their amazing afterlife.Elizabeth Adelman's Chasing the Missing Monkeyflower is the two hundred-year saga of finding, losing, and finding the wild plants collected on America's first exploration west, the Lewis and Clark Expedition.Thomas Jefferson handpicked Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition, gather notable specimens along the way, and then write the journals, with one volume to include science-worthy descriptions and classifications of the plants that Lewis collected and pressed to preserve. Not a botanist, Lewis needed help to write this part of the journals.Ambition, deceit, theft, wealth, debt, alcoholism, loss, suicide, serendipity, and stubborn persistence cross the plants' paths in Philadelphia, New York, and London. This is the first work detailing the places, practices, and times of a cavalcade of people who touched the plants. A fascinating chronicle of an unexplored byway of the great American story.

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  Soothing Sounds - Relaxing...

  Soothing Sounds

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  Soothing Sounds: Relaxing Sounds of NatureMany people benefit from the steady, soothing sounds of nature, which can even evoke amazing memories! Constant sounds can help reset distractions and soothe irritations, whether it's from a noisy neighbor, a snoring partner, insomnia, a racing mind, or a bustling city.Nature helps us reset and grounds us into a state of relaxation!This collection features 33 nature tracks, each designed to alleviate stress and enhance relaxation. With sounds ranging from rainstorms to forest ambiances and ocean waves, each track is perfect for meditation, sleep, or focused work.• 32 nature sounds with durations from 60 to 180 minutes, totaling 43+ hours.• No voices, just the pure sounds of nature.Whether you're looking to improve your sleep, concentrate better, or simply relax, this audiobook provides the perfect backdrop. Download now and let nature's symphony bring tranquility to your day.This collection features the following nature sounds:• Heavy rain in the Australian outback• A babbling brook• Ocean shoreline• Live recording of a deciduous forest ambiance• Tropical rain with distant thunder• A campfire on the beach• Spring songbirds• Niagara Falls• Rain on the jungle roof of Bali• ... and 22 more!Choose the sound that best fits your needs or listen to them all. Enjoy!

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  Augmented Reality and Virtual...

  Connor Williams

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  "Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality for Beginners: Exploring the World of AR and VR: An Introduction to Immersive Technologies" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the fundamental concepts and principles of AR and VR. 
  As these immersive technologies become more integrated into our daily lives, it is important for both technical and non-technical readers to understand their potential impact and applications. This book provides a clear and accessible introduction to both AR and VR, covering topics such as their history, components, development process, and applications in various industries. 
  Readers will learn how AR and VR work, their differences and similarities, and their advantages and disadvantages. They will also gain practical knowledge on how to create AR and VR experiences, including an overview of development tools and platforms, design principles, and testing and deployment strategies. 
  In addition, the book provides insights into the future of AR and VR, including emerging trends, potential applications, and ethical considerations. It also includes real-world case studies that demonstrate how AR and VR are being used in different industries, from gaming and entertainment to healthcare and education. 
  Whether you are a student, a developer, or simply someone interested in understanding the world of AR and VR, this book is the ultimate guide to immersing yourself in these exciting and transformative technologies. 
   

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  Women Food And Hormones - A...

  Sara Gottfried

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  New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried shares a new, female-friendly Keto diet that addresses women’s unique hormonal needs, so readers can shed pounds and maintain the loss more easily. Most diet plans were created by men for men, but women’s bodies don’t work the same way. Popular programs can actually make it harder for women to lose weight, because they can wreak havoc on a woman’s complex and delicate hormonal system. New York Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried has spent her career demystifying hormones and helping patients improve their health more broadly with personalized medicine. In Women, Food, and Hormones, Dr. Gottfried presents a groundbreaking new plan that helps women balance their hormones so they can lose excess weight and feel better. Featuring hormonal detoxification combined with a ketogenic diet that is tailor-made for women, coupled with an intermittent fasting protocol and over 50 delicious and filling recipes, this book shares a fat-burning solution that gets results. 

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