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  The Pine Barrens

  John McPhee

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  Most people think of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that runs between New York and Philadelphia. Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens. 
   
   
   
  The term refers to the predominant trees in the vast forests that cover the area and to the quality of the soils below, which are too sandy and acid to be good for farming. On all sides, however, developments of one kind or another have gradually moved in, so that now the central and integral forest is reduced to about a thousand square miles. Although New Jersey has the heaviest population density of any state, huge segments of the Pine Barrens remain uninhabited. The few people who dwell in the region, the "Pineys," are little known and often misunderstood. Here McPhee uses his uncanny skills as a journalist to explore the history of the region and describe the people—and their distinctive folklore—who call it home.

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  Love It or Lose It - Living...

  Barbara Hemphill, Maggie Bedrosian

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  Finally, here’s your chance to break free from the clutter that’s weighing you down. It’s your opportunity to move from being overwhelmed and disorganized to clutter-free and clear.  
  In Love It or Lose It, long-time organizational experts Barbara Hemphill and Maggie Bedrosian share the secrets and techniques their clients—everyday people, celebrities, business and political leaders alike—have used to dig out from under all their junk and distraction. In stories filled with humor, heart, and success, you’ll learn how to declutter your own home and work spaces, and keep them that way for good. 
  If you don’t absolutely love what’s in your space, you’ll learn to lose it and never look back. And surprisingly, it will be easier and more fun than you think.

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  Kendrick Lamar - The Ultimate...

  Trivia Hub

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  KENDRICK LAMAR 
  THE ULTIMATE TRIVIA AND CURIOUS FACTS COLLECTION 
    
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  Kendrick Lamar, born Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, is a highly acclaimed rapper, songwriter, and filmmaker. He began releasing music as K.Dot in high school and signed with Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2005. His second album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, was gangsta rap-influenced and became the longest-charting hip hop studio album in Billboard history. His third album, To Pimp a Butterfly, infused hip-hop with African-American genres and became his first of five consecutive number-one albums. Lamar is known for his narrative songwriting, often incorporating social commentary and political criticism. He is considered a master of storytelling. 
    
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  Kendrick Lamar's given name is Kendrick Lamar Duckworth and he was named after singer-songwriter Eddie Kendricks of the Temptations. His parents, who are African Americans from the South Side of Chicago, moved to Compton, California due to his father's affiliation with the Gangster Disciples. 
    
  As a child, Lamar was described by his mother as a loner and he lived in Section 8 housing and experienced homelessness while relying on welfare and food stamps. He was raised secular but also was taught the Bible by his grandmother and felt spiritually unsatisfied with the sermons. 
    
  In school, Lamar was a quiet and observant student with a stutter who excelled academically, and his first grade teacher encouraged him to write after she heard him correctly use the word "audacity". His seventh-grade English teacher introduced him to poetry, which he used to manage his psychological trauma and depression.

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  The story of success - BR Ambedkar

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  The sucess of Baba Saheb. 
  This story about Dr. B.R Ambedkar. He was a legend person. He was member of Parliament of Rajya sabha in Bombay state. (14 Apr. 1891 to 6 Dec. 1956).This story about Dr. B.R Ambedkar.

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  3666 Interesting Fun And Crazy...

  Scott Matthews

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  Research conducted by NASA in 1995 concluded that the perfect nap lasts for 26 minutes. Did you know Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts? Did you know that if you're looking for a job, the application and resume are not nearly as important as a reference? In fact ...... knowing someone who works at the company increases your chances of getting an interview and makes you 40% more likely to get the job over someone with a fancier resume. 
  If you learned anything in the last few lines you're going to learn a bunch more in the next 3666 facts. This book is a 3 in 1 compilation of our previous best selling fact series. It's full of interesting information that you can whip out in any conversation. You'll never be lost for words and always have the perfect ice breaker. 
  ★You're going to learn more about the world you live in & some of the topics include:★ScienceEconomicsHuman AnatomyAnimal SpeciesSpaceAnd many, many more! 
  What are you waiting for? Knowledge is power! Come on in and we’ll delve into the interesting and fascinating facts about the world around us. Scroll up and click the ‘add to cart’ button now!

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  Petty vs Pearson - The Rivalry...

  Mike Hembree, Terry Labonte

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  Get the detailed inside story on the legendary rivalry that helped propel NASCAR from regional curiosity to national phenomenon.The battle for NASCAR dominance was never more pronounced than when Richard Petty and David Pearson met on the track. In 551 head-to-head races between 1960 and 1986, they finished one-two an astounding 63 times (Pearson won 33, Petty 30). Each showdown attracted more media attention and new fans, helping the sport to evolve evermore rapidly.Petty vs. Pearson is the only book to examine this storied relationship, beginning with their pre-Winston Cup careers. Award-winning motorsports journalist Mike Hembree details:The drivers’ backgrounds—Petty earning his way up through a racing dynasty led by his father Lee; Pearson honing his skills as a DIY racer on local South Carolina dirt tracks Their first meeting in a Cup event, in 1960The memorable battles, including their legendary wild finish at the 1976 Daytona 500Parallel careers that coincided with seismic changes to NASCAR: the advent of superspeedways, the “aero wars,” the injection of corporate money, and a new generation of star drivers in the 1980sWhile their rivalry produced amazing finishes and tense moments, Petty and Pearson were friends throughout. Petty vs. Pearson examines that relationship, including their retirements in 1986 (Pearson) and 1992 (Petty) and their lives in NASCAR beyond the driver’s seat. Throughout the riveting text, Hembree draws on original interviews with both drivers (including interviews conducted with Petty in early 2024), those who witnessed the rivalry, and NASCAR figures who came later. The result is an entertaining and essential account of two storied drivers—and friends—who bridged NASCAR’s rollicking early years and the sophisticated entertainment concern it is today.Featuring a foreword by Terry Labonte, a legendary driver in his own right, Petty vs. Pearson is a must-have for every fan’s collection.

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