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Ready for kindergarten!  by Deborah J. Stewart

Ready for kindergarten!

Deborah J. Stewart

Presents activities to help prepare children for kindergarten, from learning a home address by recitation to practicing good sportsmanship.

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The Nine  by Gwen Strauss

The Nine

Gwen Strauss

"The Nine follows the true story of the author's great aunt Helene Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German forced labor camp and made a ten-day journey across the front lines of WWII from Germany back to Paris. The...

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Beyond limits  by Shelley Sella

Beyond limits

Shelley Sella

"A compassionate perspective on late-term abortion that challenges preconceived notions of who gets abortions and why. Within both the anti-abortion and pro-choice movements, third-trimester abortion is often stigmatized and misunderstood. For 20 years, Dr....

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The build your bowl salad cookbook  by Nina Cherie Franklin

The build your bowl salad cookbook

Nina Cherie Franklin

"Discover how to create delicious, balanced, and nutrient-rich salads with The Build-Your-Bowl Salad Cookbook, featuring 75 easy recipes to support lifelong wellness and healthy eating"--Publisher's description.

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Persiana easy  by Sabrina Ghayour

Persiana easy

Sabrina Ghayour

"A brand new collection of inspiring recipes from author Sabrina Ghayour each designed to be as easy as possible. Every recipe in Persiana Easy make irresistible Middle Eastern flavours simple. From midweek meals and traybakes to pastries and sweet treats,...

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Love and capital  by Mary Gabriel

Love and capital

Mary Gabriel

"One of the most spectacularly reviewed books of 2011, LOVE AND CAPITAL reveals the rarely glimpsed and heartbreakingly human side of the man whose works would redefine the world after his death. Drawing upon previously unpublished material, acclaimed...

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Fasting cancer  by Valter Longo

Fasting cancer

Valter Longo

"A groundbreaking guide to how fasting and nutritechnology are revolutionizing the prevention and treatment of cancer, from the bestselling author of The Longevity Diet. Despite all our scientific advances, which have allowed us to prevent and treat so many...

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Flying the Pacific  by Rex Mangin

Flying the Pacific

Rex Mangin

After several years in NATO's Second Tactical Air Force on the front line of the Cold War in Germany the author returned to his native New Zealand and joined TEAL, Tasman Empire Airways. During a thirty year career with the airline he was part of the enormous...

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Pro wrestling's Pacific bloodline  by Ite author. Lemalu

Pro wrestling's Pacific bloodline

Ite author. Lemalu

"For decades, Pacific Island wrestlers stood at the crossroads of representation and reality; portrayed as savages, enforcers or silent muscle. While their power in the ring was without question, their stories were either sidelined or shaped to appease someone...

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Discovering Aotearoa  by Milenko Roš

Discovering Aotearoa

Milenko Roš

"New Zealand, or Aotearoa as the locals refer to it, is a truly remarkable country. Its landscapes range from breathtakingly beautiful, verdant vistas to areas covered in volcanic lava, as much of the country was shaped by volcanic eruptions. Exploring New...

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Anything could happen  by Grant Robertson

Anything could happen

Grant Robertson

In this illuminating and beautifully written book, Grant Robertson reflects on the major events in his life, where he grew up in a loving but complex family, through to his highly successful career as a Labour politician and becoming Finance Minister in the...

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It nearly killed me but I love you  by Sinead Corcoran Dye

It nearly killed me but I love you

Sinead Corcoran Dye

This book will be for, and about, her. This book will be for mums and stepmums and mums with mental illnesses and mums without mums.This book will be for me. Everyone told Sinead that having a newborn was a beautiful kind of delirium - a hazy blur of broken...

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Cheese matters  by Alice (Managing director) Shopland

Cheese matters

Alice (Managing director) Shopland

Cheese matters not just in our diets, but in how we relate to the world around us. It's about finding joy in food without causing harm.

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Prisoners of geography  by Tim Marshall

Prisoners of geography

Tim Marshall

"Prisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what's happening in the news today, from China's ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer...

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The self-sufficient kitchen  by Rebecca Stewart

The self-sufficient kitchen

Rebecca Stewart

This book has evolved from a collection of our family recipes to an exploration of how far into self-sufficiency we can take our food and homecare. In a time where we have all kinds of modern conveniences and information, there are skills and knowledge that...

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Herbs in every season  by Bevin Cohen

Herbs in every season

Bevin Cohen

"An accessible exploration of how herbs can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes year round, from gardening to cooking--you'll learn how to use herbs in a myriad of life-changing ways. Herbs in Every Season offers gardeners, herbalists, cooks, and...

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Texas  by Regis St. Louis

Texas

Regis St. Louis

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Texas. Cruise the Gulf Coast, eat your way though El Paso, catch the sunset from atop Enchanted Rock, with our classic travel guide that's packed with...

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Georgia & the Carolinas  by Amy C. Balfour

Georgia & the Carolinas

Amy C. Balfour

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Georgia & the Carolinas. Eat seafood in Savannah, hike through Great Smoky Mountains, visit Fort Sumter, with our classic travel guide that's packed with...

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New Orleans  by Regis St. Louis

New Orleans

Regis St. Louis

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to New Orleans. Discover New Orleans' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from learning how to make a fabulous gumbo...

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Colorado  by Liza Prado

Colorado

Liza Prado

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Colorado. Road trip along Million Dollar Highway, scout art at Denver Art Museum, sip beer at Ska Brewing, with our classic travel guide that's packed with...

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Florida  by Sarah Etinas

Florida

Sarah Etinas

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Florida. Discover Florida's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from heading to Miami's beautiful, laid-back...

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Rice  by Makiko Sano

Rice

Makiko Sano

"Affordable, versatile, delicious and satisfying, rice is a staple in Asian cuisine, a favourite ingredient that forms the backbone of tasty recipes enjoyed the world over. Building on the success of her first book Ramen, this second collaboration with author...

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Seven rivers  by Vanessa Taylor

Seven rivers

Vanessa Taylor

"Seven Rivers is story of the Nile, Danube, Niger, Mississippi, Ganges, Yangtze and the Thames. It is a story of imperial frontiers, alluvial gold, kidnappings, slavery, de-colonialism, creation myths and the killing of rivers. It is about those who've lived...

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The swimmer of Auschwitz  by Renaud Leblond

The swimmer of Auschwitz

Renaud Leblond

"Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936. As a child he was petrified of the water and yet, somehow, through sheer determination, he rose to become one of the very best...

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Everything I know about hormones  by Hannah Alderson

Everything I know about hormones

Hannah Alderson

"For too long, women have been led to believe that hormones are our enemies. With concerns brushed off by doctors, we find ourselves struggling with our hormones, and blaming them for bloating, stress, tiredness and so much more. But what if they aren't the...

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Are you mad at me?  by Meg Josephson

Are you mad at me?

Meg Josephson

"A psychologist and viral TikTok star decodes the six archetypes of people pleasing, revealing how to unlearn this trauma response and find true connection with yourself and others"--Publisher's description.

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Why we kneel, how we rise  by Michael Holding

Why we kneel, how we rise

Michael Holding

"Through the prism of sport and conversations with its legends, including Usain Bolt, Adam Goodes, Thierry Henry, Michael Johnson, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Makhaya Ntini, Naomi Osaka and Hope Powell, Michael Holding explains how racism dehumanises people; how it...

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Dianaworld  by Edward White

Dianaworld

Edward White

"A fascinating new perspective on the life and afterlife of Diana, Princess of Wales, the planet's all-purpose cultural icon. Over the last forty years, the mythology of Princess Diana has turned the woman who was born Diana Spencer into a symbol for almost...

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Hark  by Alice Vincent

Hark

Alice Vincent

"We're told women are good at listening, but we rarely examine what they're listening to, what their worlds sound like, or how it feels to be expected to listen in a world of noise made by men. Like so many of us, Alice Vincent had become overwhelmed by the...

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Wood Carving  by Stephen Myhre

Wood Carving

Stephen Myhre

After spending decades devoted to the art of carving, acclaimed New Zealand artist Stephen Myhre shares his expertise in his second book, Wood Carving: Tools, Techniques & Concepts.This how-to manual covers every aspect of wood carving from selecting the right...

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The hungry cook  by Olivia Galletly

The hungry cook

Olivia Galletly

Olivia Galletly, aka The Hungry Cook, loves food - all food. She spends her life creating recipes for her popular blog, Dish magazine and many well known New Zealand food brands. Olivia loves to create delicious recipes for the everyday cook, lots of which...

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Breslin  by Anthony Breslin

Breslin

Anthony Breslin

"Breslin: The Spirit Endures tells the story of an exceptional life, interwoven with tales of surreal adventures, creative outpouring, and poignant insights from internationally recognised Australian artist Anthony Breslin. Anthony shares his soulful journey...

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Baby name envy  by SJ Strum

Baby name envy

SJ Strum

"With over 50 names lists, curated specially by SJ, and based on themes such as Vintage, Space & Stars and Nature, you’ll dive into the fascinating question ‘why did you pick that name?’ in a way no other baby names book has ever done before. Featuring a baby...

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Meet me at the library  by Shamichael Hallman

Meet me at the library

Shamichael Hallman

"America is facing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, with troubling effects on our mental and physical health. We live in one of the most divisive times in our history, one in which we tend to work, play, and associate only with people who think as we...

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China resurrected  by Frans-Paul van der Putten

China resurrected

Frans-Paul van der Putten

"China's rise to superpower is seemingly a modern phenomenon, but it has a long history. This book follows China's geopolitical transformation on the world stage, from struggling to defend herself against the British in the Opium Wars, to rivalling the United...

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Women creating classics

Women creating classics

"From Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles (2012) to Natalie Haynes' A Thousand Ships (2019), there has been a huge rise in women's literary receptions of classics in recent years. This first volume in a two-volume set explores the different ways that woman have...

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Women re-creating classics

Women re-creating classics

"Drawing together an interdisciplinary range of scholarly and creative voices, this volume looks at contemporary discussions surrounding women's engagement with the classical past. There is a discussion as to why classical creative retellings are so popular...

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The psychology of leadership  by Sébastien Page

The psychology of leadership

Sébastien Page

"The Psychology of Leadership offers a revelatory fresh take on business leadership through the lens of groundbreaking research in positive, sports, and personality psychology. Witty, conversational, and personal, The Psychology of Leadership blends research,...

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Quartet for the end of time  by Michael Symmons Roberts

Quartet for the end of time

Michael Symmons Roberts

"The story goes like this: on a freezing winter night in 1941, a new piece of chamber music was performed to a crowd of prisoners of war on a three-stringed cello, clarinet, violin and pub piano with sticky keys. It was the premiere of Olivier Messiaen's...

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Bookstore romance  by Judith (Editor) Rosen

Bookstore romance

Judith (Editor) Rosen

"A celebration of love and of bricks-and-mortar bookstores told through the stories--in words and pictures--of couples who chose to get engaged, and sometimes married, in bookstores"--Publisher's description.

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Stereophonic  by David Adjmi

Stereophonic

David Adjmi

"An epic play with music that examines the human costs of the quest for artistic greatness. The place: Sausalito. The time: the mid-1970s. The carpet: brown shag. Stereophonic brings us inside the cloistered world of a recording studio as a rock band on the...

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What is queer food?  by John Birdsall

What is queer food?

John Birdsall

"A celebrated culinary writer's expansive, audacious excavation of the roots of modern queer identity and food culture. The food on our plates has long been designed, twisted, and elevated by queer hands. Piecing together a dazzling mosaic of queer lives,...

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Loving someone with suicidal thoughts  by Stacey Freedenthal

Loving someone with suicidal thoughts

Stacey Freedenthal

"If you have a loved one who is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you may feel deeply afraid--both of loss and of saying the wrong thing and making matters worse. Based on decades of clinical experience in suicidology, this compassionate guide gives readers the...

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Greek inscriptions  by Peter P. (Peter Philip) Liddel

Greek inscriptions

Peter P. (Peter Philip) Liddel

"An accessible introduction that reveals the importance of Greek inscriptions in the understanding of ancient Greek culture. Inscriptions are an important form of evidence for our interpretation of past human societies. They are outstanding sources as they...

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The gift  by Grace author. Peterson

The gift

Grace author. Peterson

"To be offered the opportunity to be involved with this book has, from the get-go, been an absolute honour. When invited to read this life story I was embraced into all that unfolded in Grace’s life; the intimacy and transparency have blown me away and taken...

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Manual for bicycle parking.

Manual for bicycle parking.

"Offering good cycling infrastructure is important to promote cycling. But having easily accessible, user-friendly and secure facilities for bicycle parking is also a crucial requirement to making cycling attractive... This is the fourth Manual for bicycle...

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London longings  by Leanne J. Minton

London longings

Leanne J. Minton

"A new country. A new start. But will she find new love? Imagine making a vow to God in the aftermath of your marriage breakup and then forgetting all about it. But what if God doesn't? What if He works to fulfil his part and in a way you weren't expecting?...

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Women in the history of quantum physics

Women in the history of quantum physics

"Capturing the stories of sixteen women who made significant contributions to the development of quantum physics, this anthology highlights how, from the very beginning, women played a notable role in shaping one of the most fascinating and profound scientific...

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Wok  by Kwanghi Chan

Wok

Kwanghi Chan

"Born in Hong Kong but raised in Buncrana, County Donegal, Kwanghi Chan says that his food isn't fully authentically Chinese, but neither is he. His book, Wok, is the first Irish-Chinese cookbook to be published. The recipes include some of Kwanghi's favourite...

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Whole catch  by Aisling Moore

Whole catch

Aisling Moore

"The whole-catch approach underpins everything Aishling Moore does at her Goldie seafood restaurant in Cork City, where she serves the fish that had previously been thrown back and converts the wary to fully fledged seafood lovers. Determined to take whatever...

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The United Nations of cookies  by Jess Murphy

The United Nations of cookies

Jess Murphy

"Cultures and cuisines have many differences, but one thing they all have in common is cookies. No matter the country, cookies evoke fond childhood memories and feature in many holidays and celebrations. But there's more to this book than just a sweet treat....

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Tapas  by Anna Cabrera

Tapas

Anna Cabrera

"Facundo Rodulfo and Pam Neumann are the dynamic duo behind Tango Street Food in Killarney, County Kerry. Originally from Buenos Aires, they want to share not only the flavours of their homeland, but also their love of fostering cultural awareness and...

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Tacos  by Lily Ramirez-Foran

Tacos

Lily Ramirez-Foran

"Lily Ramirez-Foran has spent years sharing how fun, vibrant and convivial Mexican food is and how easy it is to make at home, and what better way to do that than with tacos? These are the authentic flavours of Mexico, from real corn tortillas to smoky...

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Soup  by Blanca Valencia

Soup

Blanca Valencia

"Everyone is passionately opinionated about their soups. We can argue through the night about blended soups, cold soups, greens in our soups, clear soups and, ultimately, why our favourite soup is the very best. The soups we make say we miss our moms, we want...

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Socafro  by Alistair Jeje

Socafro

Alistair Jeje

"Despite a successful career in retail, Alistair 'JD' Jeje always had a nagging feeling that there was something else he should be doing. It was only when everything ground to a halt during the pandemic and he had time to sit down and really think about what...

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Reacher  by Lee Child

Reacher

Lee Child

"The first-ever autobiographical collection, from the global bestseller and creator of Jack Reacher. From urgently scribbling out his debut Killing Floor in pencil (the stub of which he still owns), to taking a step back with Blue Moon, and everything in...

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Mindfulness for health  by Vidyamala Burch

Mindfulness for health

Vidyamala Burch

"'Mindfulness for Health' reveals a series of simple practices that you can incorporate into your daily life to significantly reduce pain, suffering and exhaustion. Clinical trials show that mindfulness is at least as effective as the most commonly prescribed...

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Larder  by Orla McAndrew

Larder

Orla McAndrew

"For Orla McAndrew, a busy working mum of three who loves to cook but still needs to feed her family while spinning lots of other plates, a well-stocked larder is her secret weapon. With 100 quick and easy recipes packed into this small but mighty book, LARDER...

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Hot fat  by Russell Alford

Hot fat

Russell Alford

"Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon are fried food aficionados – they are absolutely obsessed with anything that can be put in a deep fryer or a pot full of dripping. They've taken familiar favourites, chipper classics and the flavours we can't get enough of...

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Funky  by Caitlin Ruth

Funky

Caitlin Ruth

"If you take the five basic flavour profiles--sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami--then add the basic contrasts of a successful dish--smooth, crunchy, zingy, fatty, crispy--you soon realise that using pickles in your cooking can lay down some excellent funky...

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Chronically magickal  by Danielle Dionne

Chronically magickal

Danielle Dionne

"A book on navigating chronic illness for witches and Pagans, including mental, physical, and spiritual topics of support. Includes exercises, recipes, and resources for managing living with a chronic illness"--Publisher's description.

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Agak-agak  by Sham Hanifa

Agak-agak

Sham Hanifa

"Agak-agak (pronounced aga-aga, with a silent k) is a Malaysian saying that means 'guess-guess' or 'use your instincts'. In this book, Sham Hanifa has translated those instincts into easy-to-follow recipes that incorporate all the flavour of his diverse...

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The foster boy  by Kurt Hirzel

The foster boy

Kurt Hirzel

"An enlightening journey for chid carer and young readers by following a foster boy's upbringing. This is a true story of Benjamin Hirscher's as a foster boy. One of Ben's early recollections is framed picture of a Boy Angel. This picture had an everlasting...

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The Swiss-Kiwi  by Kurt Hirzel

The Swiss-Kiwi

Kurt Hirzel

The Kiwi is a New Zealand flightless bird, and an Icon and people like to call themself as a Kiwi. A Swiss-Kiwi is an Immigrant from Switzerland and became a nationalised New Zealander. This book is the continuation of my memoir The Foster Boy. It is easy to...

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Rick Steves Berlin  by Rick Steves

Rick Steves Berlin

Rick Steves

"Offers suggestions for lodging, restaurants, and local attractions in Berlin, along with travel tips and cultural information"--Publisher's description.

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The river's daughter  by Bridget Crocker

The river's daughter

Bridget Crocker

"A vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors, by a world-class whitewater rafting guide. After Bridget Crocker's parents' volatile divorce, she moved with her mother from Southern California to Wyoming. Her life was...

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Unofficial Bridgerton embroidery  by Hilary Leslie

Unofficial Bridgerton embroidery

Hilary Leslie

"Inspired by the hit Netflix series and Julia Quinn's bestselling books, this collection of in-the-hoop embroidery projects lets you stitch your way into the lavish world of Bridgerton. With easy-to-follow instructions and stunning designs, you can create...

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Billie Eilish is life  by Kathleen Perricone

Billie Eilish is life

Kathleen Perricone

"Billie Eilish Is Life is a beautifully illustrated guide that explores and celebrates the performer, her music, and her wide-ranging career"--Publisher's description.

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The protein advantage cookbook  by Carolyn Ketchum

The protein advantage cookbook

Carolyn Ketchum

"For years, we've followed the traditional ketogenic diet formula: high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbs. And it worked--individuals saw the benefits of shifting from being sugar burners to fat burners. However, new science is showing that a low...

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The Kennedys at Cape Cod, 1944  by Leigh S. L. Straw

The Kennedys at Cape Cod, 1944

Leigh S. L. Straw

"The Kennedys considered their home in Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, 'The big white house', to be a haven from their busy lives. Yet in the summer of 1944, against the backdrop of WWII, the events that unfolded for them there changed the family forever. Beginning in...

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The great auk  by Tim Birkhead

The great auk

Tim Birkhead

"The great auk was a flightless, goose-sized bird superbly adapted for life at sea. Fat, flush with feathers and easy to capture, thebirds were in trouble whenever sailors visited their once-remote breeding colonies. Places like Funk Island, off north-east...

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PHP, MYSQL & JavaScript all-in-one  by Richard Blum

PHP, MYSQL & JavaScript all-in-one

Richard Blum

"PHP, MySQL, & JavaScript All-in-One For Dummies bundles the essentials of coding in some of the most in-demand web development languages. You'll learn to create your own data-driven web applications and interactive web content. The three powerful languages...

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Medical terminology  by Beverley Henderson

Medical terminology

Beverley Henderson

"Medical Terminology For Dummies is a resource for current and prospective healthcare professionals who need to understand medical terms, from common to complex. This book clearly explains how to quickly identify, pronounce, define, and apply medical terms in...

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China  by Simon Richmond

China

Simon Richmond

"Lonely Planet's China is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Climb the Great Wall, wander the Forbidden City and visit historic Tiananmen...

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Miami and the Keys  by Jesse Scott

Miami and the Keys

Jesse Scott

"Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Miami & the Keys. Discover Miami & the Keys' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from people-watching around the...

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Sex is a spectrum  by Agustin Fuentes

Sex is a spectrum

Agustin Fuentes

"Why human biology is far more expansive than the simple categories of female and maleBeing human entails an astonishingly complex interplay of biology and culture, and while there are important differences between women and men, there is a lot more variation...

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Planet fungi  by Catherine Marciniak

Planet fungi

Catherine Marciniak

"Fungi are nature's great networkers, weaving connections, driving transformation and thriving in the most unexpected places. Planet Fungi: A Photographer's Foray is a feast for the eyes, with stunning imagery and pioneering explorations that reveal the...

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Iran's grand strategy  by Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr

Iran's grand strategy

Seyyed Vali Reza Nasr

"Two pervasive fears-of external aggression and internal dissolution-have dominated political discourse and state action in Iran for many decades, and arguably for centuries. This book closely examines these fears, how they've shaped political trends in Iran,...

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Battle of the Big Bang  by Niyayesh Afshordi

Battle of the Big Bang

Niyayesh Afshordi

"A thrilling exploration of competing cosmological origin stories, comparing new scientific ideas that upend our very notions of space, time, and reality. By most popular accounts, the universe started with a bang some 13.8 billion years ago. But what happened...

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The anthropology book

The anthropology book

"Explore and understand the key ideas and movements in anthropology - the study of human societies and cultures and how they work. What does it mean to be human? Why do we have rituals? How do family structures differ around the world, and why? The...

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Standstill  by Sashi Perera

Standstill

Sashi Perera

"From online comedy sensation Sashi Perera, Standstill is a coming-of-age -absurdly-late memoir of how she evaded her problems for four years across three continents, until they followed her home"--Publisher's description.

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Tequila  by Millie Milliken

Tequila

Millie Milliken

"A new look at one of the world's oldest spirits. From a herbal sip of blanco to a classic Margarita, tequila is a global hit with a long history dating back to the Aztecs. You might know that tequila is distilled from the agave plant, but did you know that...

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America day by day  by Simone de Beauvoir

America day by day

Simone de Beauvoir

"Intimate, warm, and compulsively readable, this is Simone de Beauvoir's captivating account of her road trip across America in 1947. In 1947 Simone de Beauvoir took a road trip across America. She travelled from coast to coast, from New York to Hollywood,...

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What your doctor eats  by Camilla Stokholm

What your doctor eats

Camilla Stokholm

"When Dr Camilla Stokholm started work as a GP, her health unravelled; she rapidly gained weight, felt exhausted and had debilitating IBS. Determined to find out the root cause, she discovered that what she ate each day played a much bigger role in her...

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Words of love

Words of love

"Conceived in 2017 from a conversation with Roger Daltrey, Words of Love music, and lasting legacy, revealing the man behind the timeless music. Words of Love features over 400 rare and archival items, including photographs, personal letters, handwritten...

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Potluck desserts  by Justin (Food writer) Burke

Potluck desserts

Justin (Food writer) Burke

"Justin Burke credits his first queer potluck with changing his life. Gathering around a table piled high with homemade food evoked a sense of unity that bridged individuals beyond societal norms, sparking within him a passion for food that launched his career...

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The optimist  by Keach Hagey

The optimist

Keach Hagey

"The first biography of the enigmatic leader of the AI revolution, charting his ascent within the tech world as well as his ambitions for this powerful new technology"--Publisher's description.

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Conversations on kindness  by Bernadette Russell

Conversations on kindness

Bernadette Russell

"Hello, and thank you in advance for reading this book. It's about the experiment I undertook after I decided that I would do a kind thing for a stranger every single day for a year. This story I'm about to tell is a pretty messy one. Some of it is sad. Some...

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The BBQ book  by Tom Kerridge

The BBQ book

Tom Kerridge

"There's something for everyone from smoky charred veg, to flavour-packed marinated meats, and everything in between. Beat the barbecue stress with make-ahead dishes like green chilli slaw or peanut and pretzel parfait, and take flavour to the max with miso...

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