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The Self-Fed Farm and Garden: A Return to the Roots of the Organic Method

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Report copyright infringementby Eliot Coleman (Author), Dan Barber (Introduction by)"Essential rules from a champion of organic growing."--New York TimesNamed to the Civil Eats "2025 Food and Farming Holiday Book Gift Guide" "A radical yet timeless understanding of what organic farming is truly about. . . . Only Eliot could bring such clarity and wisdom to the conversation. . . . A must-read for anyone who believes that food can be a force for change. . . . A new classic for the ages."--Jean-...

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Report copyright infringementby Kathleen Heideman (Author)Kathleen M. Heideman's The Caving Grounds excavates the rubble of Negaunee, a small town in Upper Michigan hollowed by a century of mining. The extraction of hematite caused underground collapses and sinkholes; undermined neighborhoods were deemed unstable; homes, churches and even cemeteries were moved, and dangerous areas fenced. Thankfully, a guide will emerge: Rusty."Her guide is Rusty, a drinker and a daredevil who travels the dan...

Lambs in Winter: Sketches of a Vermont Life Through Seasons of Change

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Report copyright infringementby Alexis Lathem (Author)Finding hope in a small farm, an engaged community, and an age-old connection to the earth After half a lifetime spent moving from place to place, Alexis Lathem at last settled down with her husband on a small farm near Vermont's largest city. The lyric essays of Lambs in Winter take readers through the seasonal cycles of raising sheep and hens and growing fruits and vegetables while confronting the challenges of winter storms, summer flo...

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Report copyright infringementby Marvin Hobbs (Author)Fundamentals of Rockets, Missiles and Spacecraft is a comprehensive guide to the principles and technologies behind the design, construction, and operation of rockets, missiles, and spacecraft. Written by Marvin Hobbs, a recognized expert in the field, this book covers the fundamental concepts of rocket propulsion, including the physics of rocket motion, rocket engine design, and the principles of rocket guidance and control.The book also e...

Runaway Science: True Stories of Raging Robots and Hi-Tech Horrors - Paperback

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by Nick Redfern (Author)Will computers come to dominate man? Will advanced technology, robots and artificial intelligence enhance or destroy our future ... and thereby changing us forever!?! Learn about the history, the menace and opportunities of technology--as well as possible futures--in this one-of-a-kind book!Is technology running amok or is it serving as a helping hand? Is it a threat or a benefit? Runaway Science: True Stories of Raging Robots and Hi-Tech Horrors presents the ominous, ...

Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity

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Report copyright infringementby Scott Watson (Author)It has never been easier or more fun for students to compose, improvise, arrange, and produce music and music-related projects than with today's technology. Written in a practical, accessible manner, Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity offers both a framework for and practical tips on the technology tools best suited for encouraging students' authentic musical creativity. Author Scott Watson makes a compelling case for creativity-...

The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America Into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home

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Report copyright infringementby William D. Hartung (Author), Ben Freeman (Author)A hard-hitting investigation into how the Pentagon's runaway spending embroils America in foreign wars, squanders its wealth, and enriches a privileged elite "A damning indictment of the conflicts of interest running rampant in the defense establishment."―Publishers Weekly America spends nearly a trillion dollars a year on its military. This extraordinary spending not only detracts from our ability to address pr...

Gemini: Stepping Stone to the Moon, the Untold Story

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Report copyright infringementby Jeffrey Kluger (Author)ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF FALL 2025 From the bestselling co-author of Apollo 13 comes the thrilling untold story of the pioneering Gemini program that was instrumental in getting Americans on the moon.Without Gemini, there would be no Apollo. After we first launched Americans into space but before we touched down on the moon's surface, there was the Gemini program. It was no easy jump from manned missions in low-Ea...

The Body Digital: A Brief History of Humans and Machines from Cuckoo Clocks to ChatGPT

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Report copyright infringementby Vanessa Chang (Author)A dazzling tour of the history of technology and its complex relationship to the human body What is the relationship between our bodies and our senses and technology? In today's world of blinding technological change, of artificial intelligence and deepfakes and Chat GPT, it is easy to forget that we have always had complicated relations with technology--whether that technology is computers, player pianos, and even eyeglasses. In this wide...

Earth Shapers: How We Mapped and Mastered the World, from the Panama Canal to the Baltic Way

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Report copyright infringementby Maxim Samson (Author)The globetrotting story of how humans have harnessed the geographical landscape and written ourselves onto our surroundings. Mountains, meridians, rivers, and borders--these are some of the features that divide the world on our maps and in our minds. But geography is far less set in stone than we might believe, and, as Maxim Samson's Earth Shapers contends, in our relatively short time on this planet, humans have become experts at fundamen...

Simple Sabotage Field Manual: A Declassified CIA Guide to Subverting Fascism Through Weaponized Incompetence

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Report copyright infringementby United States Off Of Strategic Services (Author), United States Office of Strategic Servic (Author)The ultimate guide to everyday sabotage, designed by spies to grind fascism to a halt. Arm yourself with knowledge and strategic incompetence! History proves that the most successful resistance comes from within. Once a covert tool against oppressive regimes, The Simple Sabotage Field Manual is set to inspire a new generation of Americans to fight fascism--at home...

Battleship New Jersey: The Complete History

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Report copyright infringementby Paul L. Usnr (Ret ). Stillwell (Author), Estate Of James M. Caiella (Illustrator)Battleship New Jersey: The Complete History offers the complete history of this long-storied ship from its keel laying in 1940, across all major naval conflicts of the 20th Century from WWII, Korea and Vietnam, and into the Persian Gulf. Driven by compelling new interviews with those who served on the NJ, this volume will be a major draw for readers of battleship design, WWII naval...

Learn SOLIDWORKS 2025 - Third Edition: Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a certified SOLIDWORKS Associate or Professional

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Report copyright infringementby Tayseer Almattar (Author)Elevate your engineering and product design skills with the latest 3D modeling techniques and attain CSWA and CSWP certification with SOLIDWORKS Specialist, Tayseer AlmattarKey Features: - Get to grips with SOLIDWORKS 3D modeling fundamentals via practical applications- Leverage the creation of assembly designs using both essential and complex mating techniques- Learn best practices for 2D and 3D design modeling, setting the stage for C...

Into the Void: Adventures of the Spacewalkers

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Report copyright infringementby John Youskauskas (Author), Melvin Croft (Author), Jerry Ross (Foreword by)The world had been fascinated with astronauts and spaceflight since well before the first crewed launches in 1961, when Yuri Gagarin, Alan Shepard, and John Glenn became household names. But when Alexei Leonov of the Soviet Union exited his spacecraft in March of 1965, a new era in spaceflight began. And when Ed White, clad in his gleaming space suit with a large American flag on his left...

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Report copyright infringementby David K. Stumpf (Author)In Minuteman: A Technical History of the Missile That Defined American Nuclear Warfare, David K. Stumpf demystifies the intercontinental ballistic missile program that was conceived at the end of the Eisenhower administration as a key component of the US nuclear strategy of massive retaliation. Although its nuclear warhead may have lacked power relative to that of the Titan II, the Minuteman more than made up for this in terms of numbers...

CompTIA Tech+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Third Edition (Exam FC0-U71)

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Report copyright infringementby Faithe Wempen (Author), Mike Meyers (Editor)This up-to-date exam guide delivers complete coverage of every topic on the FC0-U71 version of the CompTIA Tech+ Certification examTake the CompTIA Tech+ exam with complete confidence using this effective self-study system. Part of the bestselling series created and edited by Mike Meyers, the leading expert on CompTIA certification and training, and written by a CompTIA certification and training expert, this authorit...

Agentic Design Patterns: A Hands-On Guide to Building Intelligent Systems

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Report copyright infringementby Antonio Gulli (Author)This book is a practical resource designed to help developers master the art of building sophisticated AI agents. As artificial intelligence evolves from simple reactive programs to autonomous entities capable of understanding context and making complex decisions, this book provides the essential Design Patterns and proven techniques needed to construct intelligent systems effectively. Each of the 21 Design Patterns represents a fundamenta...

Radical Farm: Animals, Food and Our Future

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Report copyright infringementby Abey Rae Scaglione (Author)As a species, we have perhaps never been so confused about what to eat. The ethical, environmental, and health-related impacts of our diets are hot topics of discussion, with plant-based lifestyles often touted as the best way forward. But what if the opposite is true? What if animal agriculture is not only beneficial but necessary to ensure the health of our soil, ourselves, and our food system?Part memoir, part homesteading guide, R...

Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition

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Report copyright infringementby Sanya Carley (Author), David Konisky (Author)On American energy and its persisting power to destroy. In the United States, the promise of a green-energy future is complicated by its realities. The country's legacy energy systems are decrepit; the rollout of new technologies is unequal and piecemeal; households find themselves increasingly without reliable or affordable access; and Americans are excluded from the decisions that shape their energy futures. Having...

Paintings by Ridgway Knight, William Merrit Chase, Chelminski, Clays, Mauve, Berne-Bellecour, Jules Breton, Blakelock, Bruce Crane, Verboeckhoven, Wil - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby American Art Association (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work ...

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Report copyright infringementby Kim Kyung-Hwan (Author)This book provides a comprehensive assessment of the current state of greening the housing sector in five East Asian cities, namely, Tokyo, Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong and Singapore. For each city, an overview of the housing sector is presented, followed by detailed analysis of green building schemes, as well as regulations and incentives that have been implemented. In addition, challenges that the city's government faced in driving retrofi...

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Report copyright infringementby Sujan (Author)Elevate your program management career with 'PMI-PgMP Success Blueprint: Q&A with Explanations.' This essential guide offers targeted practice questions, detailed explanations, and strategic insights to prepare you for PgMP certification. Master the exam content, boost confidence, and pave the way for success in the challenging world of program management. Number of Pages: 240 Dimensions: 0.51 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN ...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Bode Firnhaber (Author)45 Presidents Through the Eyes of AI offers a fresh and engaging exploration of America's presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden through the unique lens of artificial intelligence. At 94, author Elizabeth Bode Firnhaber embarked on a remarkable digital journey, using AI tools to illuminate the personal and political stories behind each presidency. Every chapter delves into the human side of leadership family life, triump...

The Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of George Washington Carver

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Clark (Author)This is a new release of the original 1939 edition. Number of Pages: 64 Dimensions: 0.13 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN Publication Date: October 27, 2013

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Report copyright infringementby Eva Burton (Author)""A Natural Bridge to Cross"" is a book written by Eva Burton. The book explores the journey of the author's life and the challenges she faced as a woman of color in America. Through her personal experiences, Burton reflects on the racism, sexism, and discrimination that she has encountered and how she has overcome them. She also discusses the importance of education, faith, and family in her life and how they have been instrumental in her su...

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Report copyright infringementby E. M. (Eliza Marian) 1885-1959 Butler (Created by)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, th...

The Battle Of Stone's River Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee: December 30, 1862 To January 3, 1863 (1884)

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Report copyright infringementby Alexander F. Stevenson (Author)The Battle of Stone's River Near Murfreesboro, Tennessee: December 30, 1862 to January 3, 1863 is a historical account of one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War. Written by Alexander F. Stevenson and originally published in 1884, the book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the events that took place during the battle.The Battle of Stone's River, also known as the Battle of Murfreesboro, was fo...

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Report copyright infringementby Mike Humphry (Author), Margie Humphry (Editor)After thirty-eight years in television, working on more than one thousand Outside Broadcasts, Mike Humphry has many memories. Most good, some not so good. Some are still in sharp focus and some merge into the fog of the past. In this book he shares some of those memories, including memories of his life with his wife and family, and years spent on a farm. Number of Pages: 184 Dimensions: 0.5...

Growing Your Own Capital: Control How You Finance the Operation, Create the Ultimate Line of Credit, and Keep the Farm in the Family

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Report copyright infringementby Dan Allen (Author), Jayson Lowe (Author), Richard Canfield (Author)Can You Preserve Your Farm's Future in This Unpredictable World?Farming isn't just work; it's an identity, a way of life rooted in the soil, passed down from one generation's calloused hands to the next. But today, that legacy is under siege: rising costs, volatile markets, a climate more unpredictable than ever...Yet, the way most farmers finance their operations hasn't evolved in a century. Tr...

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Report copyright infringementby Peter James (Author)"The Secret American" is a memoir written by Peter James, a first-generation American, world traveler, and former rocket engineer who helped the CIA on a gratis basis during the "Cold War". He "unofficially" interacted with high level Russian espionage agents, officials, scientists, and engineers, and later with Europeans to help protect U.S. national security interests. The quotes below reflect the professionalism, competence, independence,...

Man Who Talks with the Flowers: The Intimate Life Story of Dr. George Washington Carver

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Report copyright infringementby Glenn Clark (Author)During his life time George Washington Carver was referred to as the black Leonardo da Vinci. His research into alternative crops to replace cotton such as peanuts soybeans and sweet potatoes revolutionized Southern farming. Carver was born into slavery once slavery was abolished Carver traveled expensively to study and educate himself. He was the first head of the Agricultural Department at the famous Tuskegee Institute. Number...

The Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving a Generation to Appear Perfect at Any Cost

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Report copyright infringementby Donna Freitas (Author), Christian Smith (Foreword by)Sexting. Cyberbullying. Narcissism. Social media has become the dominant force in young people's lives, and each day seems to bring another shocking tale of private pictures getting into the wrong hands, or a lament that young people feel compelled to share their each and every thought with the entire world. Have smartphones and social media created a generation of self-obsessed egomaniacs? Absolutely not, Do...