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  White Elephant Technology - 50...

  John J. Geoghegan, Eric Miles

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  What exactly is White Elephant Technology?
  White Elephant Technology is any unusual invention past or present that fails in the marketplace despite its innovative nature. From jeeps that fly to tanks that shouldn't; from a wave-powered boat that took over three months to reach its destination to a jet-powered train that shook itself apart, White Elephant Technology showcases each inventor's talent for creating something nobody asked for. Importantly, none of these inventions are speculative. Each one was built, field tested and worked more or less as planned (except when it killed its creator).
  Although success is highly prized, failure has a lot to teach us, especially when you realise it's the rule and not the exception. Still, no one has undertaken a survey of failed inventions despite history being littered with them … until now. White Elephant Technology corrects this oversight in an entertaining, respectful and occasionally humorous manner, proving that failure is not only as fascinating as success but is also the purest expression of the human condition.

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  Maybe Im The Problem? - How To...

  Dicholas Chad Pansy

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  Are you tired of being emotionally stable? 
  Do you wish you could turn every minor interaction into a full-blown existential crisis? 
  Look no further than Maybe I'm the Problem? – the ultimate guide to professional self-gaslighting and strategic overthinking. 
  From the brilliantly neurotic mind of Dicholas Chad Pansy comes a self-help book that will definitely not help you at all. 
  Inside, you’ll learn essential skills like: 
  Turning a simple "Hey" text into a three-day analysis of your entire life. 
  Convincing yourself that your perfectly fine presentation was actually a career-ending disaster. 
  Advanced techniques for imagining worst-case scenarios that defy the laws of physics. 
  The art of apologizing for things that happened in dreams. 
  Perfect for anyone who's ever: 
  ✅ Checked their stove seventeen times in one hour. 
  ✅ Spent a sleepless night replaying that weird thing they said in 2009. 
  ✅ Texted “no worries!!” while absolutely seething with worry. 
  ✅ Said “hope that helps!” in an email while actively panicking. 
  ⚠️ Warning: Side effects may include: 
  Increased self-awareness, 
  Decreased self-awareness, 
  Or both simultaneously. 
  Reader discretion is advised. (But don’t think about it too much. Or do. Oh god, now you’re overthinking whether you’re overthinking.)

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  To Blunt The Sharpest Claw - The...

  Thomas Corfield

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  Oscar Teabag-Dooven, former Velvet Paw of Asquith and occasional poet, is ready to leave the chaos behind. Having faced tendony beasts, collapsing palaces, poetic terrorists and exploding pastries, he’d much prefer foccussing on the opening night of his theatrical debut. Unfortunately, the world has other ideas.  
  With monstrous, skinless creatures tearing across kingdoms and the sinister Ar’dath-Irr wielding dark magic like its going out of fashion, Oscar is again hailed as the hero that entire planets need. But he’s not interested. He’s tired, jaded and more invested in rhyming couplets than strategic warfare.  
  But when your verse is bad enough to incite mass genocide, and rage is the only thing standing between innocence and annihilation, you work with what you’ve got.  
  While Tabby Miss Cakes and a cast of hundreds turns a peaceful world into a stage for extreme violence and loathing, Oscar prepares to debut his masterpiece. Too bad the Ar’dath-Irr arrives first—and he’s brought the end of everything with him.  
  Book 3 of the Morigan Tetralogy: Where poetry is peril, fluff is fatal, and the show must definitely not go on.  
  To Blunt The Sharpest Claw is a battle cry for the disillusioned, a laugh-out-loud tale of misfired destiny and a reminder that sometimes the sharpest weapons are words, particularly when containing pointy letters.  
    
  “This much rubbish from only 26 letters?” - Gavin and Stephen Rye, Inflammatory Garbage Collectors. 
    
  “Corfield blurs the boundary between rubbish and garbage, and does justice to neither.” - Aiden White, Barrington Points Lighthouse Keeper. 
    
  “Judging by their stupidity, these books are clearly written from experience.” - Christian Lauder, Aspiring Capricorn.

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  Roundabout Papers

  William Makepeace Thackeray

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  Roundabout Papers collects William Makepeace Thackeray’s witty, reflective essays originally published in The Cornhill Magazine. With characteristic charm and irony, he muses on everyday life, literature, travel, and human nature, blending personal anecdote with social observation. These discursive “roundabouts” showcase his conversational style and keen insight into Victorian manners, offering both humor and gentle satire.

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  Making Mechanical Toys

  Rodney Peppe

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  Mechanical toys transcend categories of age with their universal appeal. Whether the mechanism is hidden or revealed, simple or complex, the cycle of movement allows you to simply turn a handle and see the magic work before your eyes. Making Mechanical Toys explains how to make these wonderful and fascinating toys through a variety of bright and exciting projects. The well-known 'Kim' game can be played with the Jungle Box where the animals appear one by one. In MIAOW! the cat never quite catches the mouse who is after the cheese. Detailed descriptions and photographs also bring to life dancing ladies, drummers, bobbing boats and a snappy little alligator clothes-peg toy in this delightful and lavish book.

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  Samurai

  Jodie Brooks

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  Samurai: From Feudal Warriors to the Fall of a Legend 
   Honor. Power. Betrayal. The true story behind the myth. 
  Step into the shadows of ancient Japan and uncover the riveting saga of the samurai, the elite warrior class whose fierce loyalty, deadly skill, and unbreakable code of honor shaped the destiny of an empire. 
  From their blood-soaked rise during the Heian period to their dominance under the shogunate and eventual downfall in the modern age, Samurai: From Feudal Warriors to the Fall of a Legend brings history to life like never before. Journey through epic battles, political intrigue, and the philosophical heart of bushidō, the soul of the samurai. 
  ✔Richly detailed and deeply researched 
   ✔Features legendary figures like Miyamoto Musashi, Oda Nobunaga, and Tokugawa Ieyasu 
   ✔Perfect for fans of military history, Japanese culture, and epic storytelling 
  Whether you're a seasoned historian or a curious reader, this book offers a gripping narrative that is both educational and unforgettable. Discover how these warrior legends lived, fought, and died, and why their legacy still captivates the world today. 
  Unlock the legend. Learn the truth. Become part of the story.

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