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"It's time to celebrate with the five basic food groups. The mayor of Food Town introduces each food group as they march in the town parade, from the vegetables, fruits, and legumes, to the grains and fats. Kids learn about the importance of all the food groups and how our bodies benefit from each. There is also helpful information on portion size and exercise along with both illustrations of the Food Pyramid and the newly introduced food plate"--...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Ted Koppel reveals that a major cyberattack on America’s power grid is not only possible but likely, that it would be devastating, and that the United States is shockingly unprepared.
“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper
Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For...
“Fascinating, frightening, and beyond timely.”—Anderson Cooper
Imagine a blackout lasting not days, but weeks or months. Tens of millions of people over several states are affected. For...
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From the beet fields of North Dakota to the National Forest campgrounds of California to Amazon's CamperForce program in Texas, employers have discovered a new, low-cost labor pool, made up largely of transient older Americans. Finding that social security comes up short, often underwater on mortgages, these invisible casualties of the Great Recession have taken to the road by the tens of thousands in late-model RVs, travel trailers, and vans, forming...
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Homesteading [hohm-sted-ing]
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• an act or instance of establishing a homestead.
• the act of loving where you live so much that you actively ignore the fact that your house is trying to kill you on a regular basis. For Kathi Lipp and her husband, Roger, buying a house in one of the most remote parts of Northern California was never part of the plan; many of life's biggest, most rewarding adventures rarely are.
Kathi shares the hard-won wisdom...
66) On Browsing
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A defense of the dying art of losing an afternoon-and gaining new appreciation-amidst the bins and shelves of bricks-and-mortar shops.
Written during the pandemic, when the world was marooned at home and consigned to scrolling screens, On Browsing's essays chronicle what we've lost through online shopping, streaming, and the relentless digitization of culture. The latest in the Field Notes series, On Browsing is an elegy for physical media, a polemic...
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This recipe book features over 1,000 cocktails and will have you creating memorable cocktails in no time!
From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource. A clean, uncluttered design and extensive index makes finding drinks easy, whether you're searching by spirit or style. This in-depth guide will provide recommendations, tips, and techniques that will help you understand how to...
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“The Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Recipes” is the perfect guide for anyone looking to add some variety and convenience to their paleo diet.
With a wide range of delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make recipes, this cookbook has something for every taste.
Inside, you'll find:
• Delicious and nourishing paleo recipes made in a cast iron skillet, from breakfast skillets to main courses and desserts
• Tips on how to use your cast iron skillet to its...
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Ever thought about making your s'more into a toasted gourmet masterpiece? This book will show you there is so much s'more to the delicious campfire staple. With over 50 easy variations to the original, it's time to take your same old s'more and kick it up a notch!
55 different s'more recipes
S'more recipes for adults only
Pages to record your own s'more recipes
Becky Rasmussen was born and raised in rural Minnesota and graduated from The University...
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Many women dream of a happy family, meaningful work, and a beautiful, welcoming home. But is it really possible to have all three?
When Jean Stoffer's husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to look for another career, she suddenly needed to bring in a lot more of the family income. The problem was, while she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little and she had few obvious options for earning more anytime...
71) The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People
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OVER 600,000 COPIES SOLD!
Based on the #1 New York Times bestseller The 5 Love Languages® (over 20 million copies sold)
Dramatically improve workplace relationships simply by learning your coworkers' language of appreciation.
This book will give you the tools to create a more positive workplace, increase employee engagement, and reduce staff turnover. How? By teaching you to effectively communicate
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"What if you could really raise or grow all the food your family needs? In this fully illustrated book, you’ll learn to create an autonomous, diversified, and sustainable garden and to cultivate and maintain it following the main principles of permaculture. If you want to move towards greater food autonomy and you have sufficient space, you can also grow grains, keep chickens, and have a few beehives."--
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She's single, out of a job, and has a week to decide what to do with her life. Clara's boss, Joan Russell, was a wealthy owner of a beachfront mansion, who recently passed away. Joan's estranged family members have stepped in, eager to collect their inheritance and dismiss Clara of her duties. Clara dedicated the last ten years of her life to serving Mrs. Russell as her housekeeper and dear friend. Her services are terminated, and it's now time for...
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"This groundbreaking study demonstrates how the prevalent problems of obesity, ailing health, and lack of energy can all be easily improved simply by using the power of gravity. The survey is based on the author's research into how weightlessness weakens astronauts' muscles, bones, and overall well-being, suggesting ways to incorporate gravity into everyday life and illustrating how it can increase fitness as well as prevent aging. Addressing those...
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In this book G.K. Chesterton explains how religion-a blend of philosophy and mythology-satisfies both the human intellect and the spirit, and sets man starkly apart from any other living creature. Addressing evolution, feminism, and cultural relativism within the context of religion, the book also examines religious skepticism. According to Chesterton, the shape of the key is not important. What matters is that it fits the lock and opens the door....
78) Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women
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Bringing Up Boys by parenting expert and best-selling author Dr. James Dobson was, and continues to be, a runaway hit, selling more than 2 million copies to date. Now, Dr. Dobson presents his highly anticipated companion book: Bringing Up Girls. Based on extensive research, and handled with Dr. Dobsons trademark down-to-earth approach, Bringing Up Girls will equip parents like you to face the challenges of raising your daughters to become healthy,...
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Do you want to grow your own fruit and vegetables all year round? Do you have a greenhouse or are you planning to get one? Is this type of gardening new to you and you need help to get started? There is nothing better or more satisfying than growing your own food. Any gardener will tell you that your own fruit and veg always tastes better than mass produced food. And when you learn how to grow throughout all the seasons, it means that there will always...