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Book SynopsisBroke young man + chainsaw demon = Chainsaw Man!Denji was a small-time devil hunter just trying to survive in a harsh world. After being killed on a job, he is revived by his pet devil Pochita and becomes something new and dangerous—Chainsaw Man!Denji is desperate to tell the world that he’s Chainsaw Man, but is he competent enough to pull off a proper reveal? Meanwhile, Asa has made a friend! But this new friendship may be hiding a dark secret.

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling team Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo bring you the second volume in their Nightwing epic! Eisner Award Winner 2023 - Best Continuing Series. Eisner Award Winner 2023 - Best Cover Artist, Bruno Redondo. Eisner Award Nominee 2023 - Best Penciller/Inker, Bruno Redondo. After millionaire Dick Grayson announces to Bludhaven his plans to give all his money away to create the Alfred Pennyworth Foundation and help unhoused children on the streets, Blockbuster feels the city's power slipping from his hands and places a target on Dick Grayson's head...and through gritted teeth he orders his assassins to... get Grayson. Also in this volume is the fan-favorite story from Nightwing #87 presented as one continuously connected 22-page image, which was nominated for a 2022 Eisner for Best Single Issue. Collects Nightwing #87-89, Superman: Son of Kal-El #9, and Nightwing #90-91.

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully presented book traces the history of swords, sabres, spears and lances from Paleolithic origins to the twentieth-century, featuring more than 500 examples from around the world.

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Book SynopsisThe Satanic Bible was written by Anton LaVey in 1969. It is a collection of essays, observations and basic Satanic rituals, and outlines LaVey''s Satanic ideology. It contains the core principles of LaVeyan Satanism and is considered the foundation of the philosophy and dogma that constitute Satanism.

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate Scrabble bible!The latest official Scrabble word list, endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play, contains all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.The book lists every word valid for Scrabble play in alphabetical order without definitions.Endorsed by governing body WESPA for use in tournament and club play from 1st January 2025, lists all valid Scrabble words. Check which words you can play with this authority on Scrabble and settle any disputes with the official list from Collins.Based on Collins English Dictionary, this is the most comprehensive Scrabble word list ever, including World English from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, and USA brought together in a single list.With more than 280,000 permissible words, including inflected forms, this is the ideal training and adjudication tool for everyone playing Scrabble.Endorsed by Mattel and WESPA (the World English-Language Scrabble Players'' Association) this is the essential reference for all Scrabble players.2024 Mattel. SCRABBLE and SCRABBLE tiles, including S1 tiles, are trademarks of Mattel

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Book SynopsisThis is a modern, stylish and practical guide to the traditional craft of bookbinding, written by the founders of the London Centre for Book Arts, a destination workshop space that attracts visitors from all over the world. Accessible enough for complete beginners, while full of inspiration for those with more experience, this is the ultimate guide to making beautiful books by hand. Starting with an introduction to the bindery and a useful inventory of necessary tools and equipment, you’ll also learn about different paper types, and special finishes such as cloth coverings, headbands and ribbon markers. You’ll then find clear step-by-step instructions for six different hand-made book types, from simple pamphlets and concertinas to more elaborate multi-section bindings. Each project includes ideas for variations, resulting in over 20 different possible outcomes. There are also details about more advanced techniques and specialist bindings, as well as handy layout and design advice. A combination of practical and inspirational photography will guide readers clearly through each stage of the process, while showcasing the unique results that can be achieved and offering an exclusive peek into the workings of the authors’ studio.

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Book SynopsisIn 2003, when a mysterious ancient chamber was unearthed beneath the Romanian Sphinx in the Bucegi Mountains, it became a state secret of the highest level for Romania and their new partner, the United States, whose advanced technology enabled the discovery to take place. The primary custodial agency of this remarkable chamber full of holographic technology is Department Zero, a secret service unit that answers only to the Romanian president. Ever since, there has been a continuous and persistent effort by certain Romanian and American factions to undermine the authority of Department Zero in order to gain access to and control this technology. The Secret Parchment -- Five Tibetan Initiation Techniques tells the story of the detailed political intrigues behind this remarkable find and also how these matters have been subject to intervention by superior spiritual forces, one of which concerns the arranged discovery of an ancient Tibetan manuscript which is revealed and explained in this book. After the ancient manuscript is translated, a mysterious antenna-like structure reveals itself as a result of melting ice near a secret American base in Antarctica. Acting as some sort of cosmic buoy, it has an energy signature connecting both to Jupiter''s moon, Europa, and an area of Transylvania where the remains of an ancient civilisation were uncovered in 1990 amidst vast tunnels of solid gold. Long ago classified as the top state secret of Romania, this location becomes the centre of intrigue in and around Department Zero. Although not actually penetrating the underground area itself, Peter Moon visits the general area and determines that this ancient civilisation is still very much alive and active.

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and engrossing collection of British customs, superstitions and legends from past and present. Did you know, in Cumbria it was believed a person lying on a pillow stuffed with pigeon’s feathers could not die? Or that green is an unlucky colour for wedding dresses? In Scotland it was thought you could ward off fairies by hanging your trousers from the foot of the bed, and in Gloucestershire you could cure warts by cutting notches in the bark of an ash tree. You’ve heard about King Arthur and St George, but how about the Green Man, a vegetative deity who is seen to symbolise death and rebirth? Or Black Shuck, the giant ghostly dog who was reputed to roam East Anglia? In this beautifully illustrated book, Dee Dee Chainey tells tales of mountains and rivers, pixies and fairy folk, and witches and alchemy. She explores how British culture has been shaped by the tales passed between generations, and by the land that we live on. As well as looking at the history of this subject, this book lists the places you can go to see folklore alive and well today. The Whittlesea Straw Bear Festival in Cambridgeshire or the Abbots Bromley Horn Dance in Staffordshire for example, or wassailing cider orchards in Somerset.

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Book SynopsisBuses Yearbook 2025 follows a proven format with a mixture of articles on current and historic developments, strictly factual ones and others of a more whimsical or personal nature, all of them accompanied by a wide selection of photographs.

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 ORIGINS AWARDS FOR BEST MINIATURES GAME.An expanded edition of the Origins Award-nominated Lion Rampant, featuring new rules, scenarios, and sample armies.Take to the battlefield as Richard the Lionheart, Joan of Arc or William Wallace or forge your own legend with Lion Rampant: Second Edition. From the Dark Ages to the Hundred Years' War, raids, skirmishes, and clashes between small retinues were a crucial part of warfare, and these dramatic small-scale battles are at the heart of this easy-to-learn but tactically rewarding wargame. Lion Rampant: Second Edition is a new, updated version of the hit Osprey Wargames series title, and retains the core gameplay while also incorporating a wealth of new rules and updates from several years' worth of player feedback and development. Whether they are looking to recreate historical encounters or tell their own stories, the varied scenarios, unit types, and sample retinue lists found in thi

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Book SynopsisConan the Cimmerian: the boy-thief who became a mercenary, who fought and loved his way across fabled lands to become King of Aquilonia. Neither supernatural fiends nore demonic sorcery could oppose the barbarian warrior as he wielded his mighty sword and dispatched his enemies to a bloody doom on the battlefields of the legendary Hyborian age.Collected together in one volume for the very first time, in chronological order, are Robert E. Howard''s tales of the legendary hero, as fresh and atmospheric today as when they were first published in the pulp magazines of more than seventy years ago.Compiled by and with a foreward and afterword by award-winning writer and editor Stephen Jones.Trade ReviewThe energy of the writing practically thrums off the page and often the sense of tension and unease invoked is genuinely unsettling. Read it, then use the weighty tome to smite your enemies, drive them before you and hear the lamentation of their women! -- Brian Williamson * STARBURST *

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Book SynopsisThe beloved author of Forever Fifty and Suddenly Sixty tackles the ins and outs of becoming a septuagenarian with wry good humor. Fans of Viorst’s funny, touching, and wise decades poems will love these verses filled with witty advice and reflections on marriage, milestones, and middle-aged children.Viorst explores, among the many other issues of this stage of life, the state of our sex lives and teeth, how we can stay married though thermostatically incompatible, and the joys of grandparenthood and shopping. Readers will nod with rueful recognition when she asks, “Am I required to think of myself as a basically shallow woman because I feel better when my hair looks good?,” when she presses a few helpful suggestions on her kids because “they may be middle aged, but they’re still my children,” and when she graciously—but not too graciously—selects her husband’s next mate in a poem deliciousl

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Book SynopsisQuiz your family at home with crosswords, puzzles and games.A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the Times2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw.This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch!The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, and provide hours of entertainment.

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Book SynopsisDine like a demigod with over 60 recipes fit to be served anywhere from Camp Half-Blood to Mount Olympus in the only official collection developed for fans of the books and the Disney+ Original Series.Make any meal an epic offering to your friends and family, with mythical recipes inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Filled with delicious dishes straight from Sally Jackson’s kitchen, Aunty Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium, Waterland, and beyond, this cookbook is a hero’s culinary journey of its own. Featuring instructions from Grover Underwood, helpful tips and tricks from Annabeth Chase, plus full-color photography, this deluxe recipe book has all the essentials to see any home-chef fulfill their destiny. Not to mention a whole host of blue dishes, designed with love, to bring your community together over a dinner that looks as good as it tastes. QUEST YOUR WAY THROUGH OVER 60 RECIPES: Serve up dozens of appetizers, main

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Book Synopsis'Niki Segnit is definitely the reigning champion of matching ingredients' - YOTAM OTTOLENGHI ‘Will inspire a new generation of home cooks, chefs and writers alike' - RUKMINI IYER _______________ The hugely anticipated follow-up to Niki Segnit’s landmark global bestseller The Flavour Thesaurus In More Flavours, Niki Segnit applies her ground-breaking approach to explore 92 mostly plant-based flavours, from Kale to Cashew, Pomegranate to Pistachio. There are over 800 witty and erudite entries combining recipes, tasting notes and stories to bring each ingredient to life. Together with Niki Segnit’s first book, The Flavour Thesaurus, this is a modern classic of food writing and as much a bedside read as an indispensable kitchen resource. _______________ 'This gorgeous, erudite, learned book puts you in a state of permanent hunger' - ZOE WILLIAMS 'A must-have for food writers and chefs everywhere' - GEORGINA HAYDENTrade ReviewMatching ingredients isn't a trivial matter and Niki Segnit is definitely the reigning champion. She knows what goes with what and why, and shares her endless insights with generosity and affability * Yotam Ottolenghi *As brilliant, informative and witty as the first Flavour Thesaurus, this latest by Niki Segnit is certain to become an invaluable companion in your kitchen. The range of flavour combinations and recipe suggestions is incredible, written with lightness of touch and humour that had me laughing out loud at home and on the Tube. An invaluable read - I couldn’t have written any of the Roasting Tin books without reference to the first Flavour Thesaurus: this book will inspire a new generation of home cooks, chefs and writers alike * Rukmini Iyer *A must-have for food writers and chefs everywhere * Georgina Hayden *This gorgeous, erudite, learned book puts you in a state of permanent hunger, searching the internet for yuzu. I cook from it, I read it in the bath. You wouldn't believe how many stains I've already got on it, I've only had it a month. * Zoe Williams *A brand new take on plant-based what-goes-with-what that frees us omnivores to go veggie because it tastes so good. Not so much a recipe-book as an ideas-machine: who'd have thought that brown sauce is sweetened with dates? Inspirational. The woman's a genius * Elisabeth Luard *The Flavour Thesaurus absolutely transformed the way I thought about ingredients and flavour, and set me on the road to cooking (and mixing cocktails) much more intuitively. It was funny, too, which is rare for a book that is so useful. Through her vivid writing, Segnit's turned up the colour saturation in my sensory world. And I'm pleased to say - in the best possible way - that More Flavours is no different. Segnit has just found 92 (mostly plant-based) new flavours to conjure with ... In a publishing world groaning with identikit food books, [More Flavours] is really unique * Alice Lascelles *I’ll happily read anything Niki Segnit cares to write: a shopping list, a birthday card - and most definitely this, her third book…As lively as the writing may be, this is a scholarly resource that should always be near the kitchen. I read it, smiling, in a day. * Delicious magazine *Niki Segnit has done it again…Bedtime and kitchen reading at its finest. * Good Housekeeping *There are cookery writers, recipe-writers and culinary historians. And then there’s Niki Segnit. She’s the real thing - a genuine, gold plated sui generis (she’s earned herself the Latin)... The essence and genius of the woman lie in the stories and digressions… There are culinary gems aplenty… Revelations abound * The Oldie *The Flavour Thesaurus: More Flavours is a food manual, bursting with descriptions, suggestions, recipes and science…The first book, a brilliant idea executed brilliantly, provided a jolt. This second volume… [is] if anything more useful than number one because it’s in tune with how many of us eat these days: focusing on plants, but without ruling out meat and fish….Segnit [is] a brilliant writer, a tireless researcher…clearly an excellent cook, but also a discriminating editor…You can read it cover to cover, but better still… read the relevant section and see where the book takes you. If it’s plums, it’ll be to a café in Dittisham, which you’ve reached by ferry from a pontoon on the River Dart. How about that for transportive food writing? * Literary Review *You can cook from Segnit’s books, learn from them, nerd out over them or just read them like novels, cover to cover, and emerge feeling delighted and enriched. * India Knight, The Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisA great "philosopher" once said "trying to understand women is like trying to smell the color 9." But the fact is, men can understand women to their great benefit. All they need is the right teacher. And arguably there is no better teacher than John Gottman, PhD, a world-renowned relationships researcher and author of the bestselling 7 principles of Making Marriage Work. His new book, written with wife Julie Gottman, a clinical psychologist, and Doug Abrams and Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD, is based on 40 years of scientific study, much of it gleaned from the Gottman's popular couple's workshops and the "love lab" at the University of Washington. It's written primarily for men because new research suggeststhat it is the man in a relationship who wields the most influence to make it great or screw it up beyond repair.

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Book SynopsisThe second novel of the galaxy-spanning Sun Eater series merges the best of space opera and epic fantasy, as Hadrian Marlowe continues down a path that can only end in fire. Hadrian Marlowe is lost. For half a century, he has searched the farther suns for the lost planet of Vorgossos, hoping to find a way to contact the elusive alien Cielcin. He has not succeeded, and for years has wandered among the barbarian Normans as captain of a band of mercenaries. Determined to make peace and bring an end to nearly four hundred years of war, Hadrian must venture beyond the security of the Sollan Empire and among the Extrasolarians who dwell between the stars. There, he will face not only the aliens he has come to offer peace, but contend with creatures that once were human, with traitors in his midst, and with a meeting that will bring him face to face with no less than the oldest enemy of mankind. If he succeeds, he will usher in a peace unlike any in Trade ReviewSpace opera fans will savor the rich details of Ruocchio's far-future debut. - Publisher's Weekly on Empire of SilenceIf you can't decide whether to go for science fiction or fantasy with your first summer read, might we recommend Empire of Silence. - Den of Geek on Empire of SilenceOne of the most enjoyable SF debuts I've read in a long while. Think Dune mixed with Gene Wolfe's Shadow of the Torturer series, but for a contemporary readership... celebrates all of the joy and the sheer enthusiasm of old-fashioned Space Opera. - SFF World on Empire of Silence

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword by Eamonn Butler, Director of the Adam Smith Institute vii Preface by Razeen Sally, Co-Director of the ECIPE ix An Introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon xvii Notes on the Text xlv About Tom Butler-Bowdon l

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Book SynopsisTimothy Pope is looking out into the night with his telescope. Is that really a shark he can see? Turn the page and find out . . .Children will delight in peeping through the die-cut holes and guessing what Tim has spotted.Trade ReviewNick Sharratt's loud, distinctive, illustrations are always sure to attract pre-schoolers. Shark in the Dark, a sequel to Shark in the Park, will delight his followers . . . Told in a jaunty rhyme and full of humour - especially the nice twist at the end - this is one for ages four and up to read in the half-light for full effect * Irish Examiner *It is the exhuberant exclamations such as "quivering catfish" that make this a delight to read aloud and children will be reading this under the duvet long after lights out * Brighton Argus *A wonderful choice for small kids everywhere * Sunday Business Post (Eire) *As with all Nick Sharratt's books, the language and rhyming patterns are superb and really engage young readers * Hot Cross Mum *

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Book SynopsisWith bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before.Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, King of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god Poseidon, who dooms him to long years of shipwreck and wandering. In his efforts to get home, Odysseus must battle man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses. He will need all his strength and cunning - and a little help from Mount Olympus - to make his way home once more and seize back his kingdom from the scheming suitors who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for over 2,500 years...

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Book SynopsisJustine's attachment to virtue attracts nothing but misfortune, and she is subjected to an unending catalogue of sexual abuse. Sade's best-known novel, it overturns all religious, moral, and political norms, and still has the power to shock. This new translation of the 1791version is the first for over 40 years, and the first critical edition.

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Book SynopsisDiscover 30 inspirational stories from solo travelling women who have experienced amazing adventures around the world - alone. Find honest advice and tips from each woman about what they'd wished they'd known; the things they'll never forget; and how their experiences have changed them, in this can-do travel guide for female adventurers everywhere

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Book Synopsis‘…The high priest of fermentation theory’ the Guardian ‘Sandor Katz’s teachings and writings on fermentation have changed lives around the world.’ Dan Saladino, The Food Programme BBC The bible for the D.I.Y set: detailed instructions for how to make your own sauerkraut, beer, yogurt and pretty much everything involving microorganisms. The New York Times International New York Times bestseller, translated into 10 languages and over a quarter of a million copies sold worldwide New York Times bestseller The Art of Fermentation is the only fermentation guide you’ll ever need! In this book, fermentation revivalist Katz contextualises fermentation in terms of biological and cultural evolution, gut health, immunity, nutrition and even economics. Here, you will find the A to Z of everything you need to know about fermentation. From the novice fermentationist to the experienced practitioner, this book has something in it for everyone. With beautiful illustrations and extended references you will find details on making: fermenting vegetables sugars into alcohol (meads, wines, and ciders) sour tonic beverages Milk Grains and starchy tubers beers (and other grain-based alcoholic beverages) beans; seeds; nuts fish; meat; and eggs growing mold cultures Kimchi, kraut kombucha, kefir Sandor Katz’s award-winning writing and in-depth knowledge as a fermentation revivalist guarantees that this book will remain a classic in food writing and the first guide of its kind. Perfect for cooks, food lovers, fermentation enthusiasts, farmers and foragers alike!Trade ReviewLibrary Journal- This is not a line-by-line recipe cookbook, but it contains detailed instructions on fermenting (or creating via fermentation) nearly every imaginable food or beverage. After a foreword by Michael Pollan, Katz ("Wild Fermentation") explores the scientific basis of fermentation, then gives details for creating everything from yogurts to prosciutto to wines, beer, and kombucha. He emphasizes how fermentation influenced human development. Used to preserve food, it affected human biology so that humans could eat foods that would be poisonous otherwise, and it had an impact on global human culture as a reflection of indigenous cultural identity. Simply put, fermentation allows lactic acid bacteria naturally found in the air to overcome and exclude bacteria that are harmful to humans, and it increases advantageous chemical compounds, such as vitamins, in the process. There is a generous photo section of tools, containers, and processes; along with fascinating electron microscope photos of bacteria, which convey a sense of wonder at the unseen world of fermentation. VERDICT: Katz takes fermentation down to the molecular level while keeping it conversational and accessible to the generalist. Fermentation foodies will be ecstatic."The only resource guide you will ever need."--Jenn Garbee, LA Weekly"The Art of Fermentation is an extraordinary book, and an impressive work of passion and scholarship. It lays the foundation for fermenting all kinds of foods, and whoever reads it will be able to negotiate any recipe for ferments (and conquer any lingering nervousness about fermentation) with impunity. I am so impressed - and ready to begin! Thank you, Sandor Katz."--Deborah Madison, author of Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and Local Flavors"Sandor Katz has captured the essence of fermentation in this new book, which bubbles over with scientific, historical, and practical information about humankind's first biotechnology and earth's first energy source. The mystery and sensory allure of naturally fermented products ranging from fruit, honey, milk, all manner of starchy grain, tuber and stalk--even fish and meat--are laid bare and enthusiastically and lucidly brought to life for both epicure and the do-at-homer."--Patrick E. McGovern, Scientific Director, Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory, University of Pennsylvania Museum, and author of Ancient Wine and Uncorking the Past"The Art of Fermentation appeals to our personal and fundamental well being, with a thoroughly engaging account of wild, tamed, and unaccounted-for microorganisms. Based on theory, science, and practical observations, Sandor Katz casts thousands of dots onto the pages for us to connect with our own experiences and interests. There are things he writes in this book that are relevant to everyone. Whether we are at war or peace with the tiny creatures we call microorganisms, we can't help but conclude that they are the building blocks of the communities we observe as organisms. His obsession with ferment is contagious. With the flip of a page it's easy to find oneself discovering our own personal journey embedded in this thoroughly engaging book."--Charlie Papazian, author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing and many other books on beer"This is, quite simply, the finest book on fermentation available. It is comprehensive, erudite, and surprisingly profound. Sandor Katz is the guru of a large and growing tribe of fermentation enthusiasts and this book will awaken you to the thrilling world of benign bacteria all around us. Not only do they provide us with pickles, cheese, bread, alcohol - but our existence depends on bacteria and they deserve our reverence and respect."--Ken Albala, Food Historian and Coauthor of The Lost Arts of Hearth and Home: The Luddite's Guide to Domestic Self-Sufficiency"Sandor Katz has proven himself to be the king of fermentation with this new book, an exhaustive yet very readable compendium of fermentation wisdom and techniques from around the world. A must-have in the libraries of anyone interested in food and nutrition."--Sally Fallon Morell, President, The Weston A. Price Foundation"The Art of Fermentation is a remarkable testimony to the astonishing passion that Sandor Katz has for all matters fermentative. History, science, and simple how-to wisdom are woven together in this extensive journey through the amazing diversity of foods and beverages that are founded upon fermentation."--Dr. Charlie Bamforth, Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, University of California, Davis and author of Food, Fermentation and Microorganisms"The Art of Fermentation is much more than a cookbook...Sure, it tells you how to do it, but much more important, it tells you what it means, and why an act as quotidian and practical as making your own sauerkraut represents nothing less than a way of engaging with the world. Or rather, with several different worlds, each nested inside the other: the invisible world of fungi and bacteria; the community in which you live; and the industrial food system that is undermining the health of our bodies and the land. This might seem like a large claim for a crock of sauerkraut, but Sandor Katz's signal achievement in this book is to convince you of its truth. To ferment your own food is to lodge an eloquent protest-of the senses-against the homogenization of flavors and food experiences now rolling like a great, undifferentiated lawn across the globe. It is also a declaration of independence from an economy that would much prefer we were all passive consumers of its commodities, rather than creators of unique products expressive of ourselves and the places where we live."--Michael Pollan, from the ForewordTable of Contents1. Fermentation as a Coevolutionary Force 2. Practical Benefits of Fermentation 3. Basic Concepts and Equipment 4. Fermenting Sugars into Alcohol: Meads, Wines, and Ciders 5. Fermenting Vegetables (and Some Fruits Too) 6. Fermenting Sour Tonic Beverages 7. Fermenting Milk 8. Fermenting Grains and Starchy Tubers 9. Fermenting Beers and Other Grain-Based Alcoholic Beverages 10. Growing Mold Cultures 11. Fermenting Beans, Seeds, and Nuts 12. Fermenting Meat, Fish, and Eggs 13. Considerations for Commercial Enterprises 14. Non-Food Applications of Fermentation Epilogue: A Cultural Revivalist Manifesto

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Book SynopsisIn this third edition of the best selling How Linux Works, author Brian Ward peels back the layers of this well-loved operating system to make Linux internals accessible. Readers learn how Linux boots, how the kernel manages devices and device drivers, and how processes, networking, interfaces, firewalls, and servers work. They also learn how Linux-based development tools work, how to use shared libraries, and how to write effective shell scripts. This edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded with added coverage of Logical Volume Manager (LVM), virtualisation, and containers.Trade Review"Comprehensive . . . The third edition of How Linux Works is a good introduction to Linux that also is organized such that readers can flip through and go as far into a subject as necessary to answer questions at hand, skipping the more extensive explanations that aren’t crucial for their current topic of interest. In that regard, the book is a nice reference to have on the bookshelf." —Lee Teschler, Microcontroller Tips"The book is very thorough—from looking down into the hardware, through delving into how the kernel functions, to covering the most important commands, file systems, swap space, boot loaders, networking and more. In fact, I'm not at all surprised that this book has survived to its 3rd edition—both because it's a genuinely good book and because Linux has gone through some serious changes in the past seven years, especially related to such things as its use of containers, the flexibility of logical volume manager and the continued move toward virtualization. . . . This is a very thorough and up-to-date book. After using Unix and then Linux for nearly 40 years, I am still getting a lot of value and significant insights from reading it." —Sandra Henry-Stocker, longstanding Linux journalist"If you've not read this book yet, you really should. It's very good, highly detailed, approachable, comprehensive, and just an overall joy to read as a Linux nerd. Highly recommend!"—Adam Miller, @TheMaxamillion"This book provides an overview of Linux, with some information on how to dive deeper into its topics. Recommended."—Ian Bruntlett, C Vu Journal Vol. 33 #4, ACCU"I recommend [How Linux Works] if you want to learn and understand the core functioning of Linux. [It's] the perfect book if you are absolutely new or if you want to improve your Linux knowledge."—It's FOSS - Linux Portal, @itsfoss2"A fantastic book which I highly recommend whether you are new to Linux or an old hat."—The Security NoobReviews for How Linux Works:“If you are interested in Linux, How Linux Works: What Every Superuser Should Know is a must-read title.”—LinuxInsider“Lots to offer on almost every aspect of the Linux architecture.”—Everyday Linux User“You’ll get an essential understanding of what’s going on under the hood without getting bogged down in minutiae—making this a very refreshing (and wholly recommended) addition to the Linux literature.”—Phil Bull, co-author of Ubuntu Made Easy and member of the Ubuntu documentation team“Dives straight into the transparent depths of Linux-based operating systems and shows us how all the pieces fit together.”—DistroWatch“Earns its place on the shelf as an essential reference.”—The MagPi magazineTable of Contents1. The Big Picture2. Basic Commands and Directory Hierarchy3. Devices4. Disks and Filesystems5. How the Linux Kernel Boots6. How User Space Starts7. System Configuration: Logging, System Time, Batch Jobs, and Users8. A Closer Look at Processes and Resource Utilization9. Understanding Your Network and Its Configuration10. Network Applications and Services11. Introduction to Shell Scripts12. Network File Transfer and Sharing13. User Environments14. A Brief Survey of the Linux Desktop and Printing15. Development Tools16. Introduction to Compiling Software from C Source Code17. Virtualization

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Book SynopsisSpecific Models Covered:FL 73-84; FXE 74-84; FLH 73-84; FXEF 80-84; FXB 80-84; FLHS 80-83; FXS 78-84; FXSB 80-84; FX 73-79; FXWG 80-84; Super Glide (FL) 1971; Electra Glide (FL) 66-72; Covers 73.66 cu in (1200cc) engines

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Book SynopsisJung was intrigued from early in his career with coincidences, especially those surprising juxtapositions that scientific rationality could not adequately explain. He discussed these ideas with Albert Einstein before World War I, but first used the term 'synchronicity' in a 1930 lecture. This title presents Jung's thinking on synchronicity.Trade Review"Winner of the 2012 First Place Cover/Jacket in the Professional, Scholarly Series, New York Book Show"Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Table of Contents, pg. v*Foreword to the 2010 Edition, pg. vii*Editorial Preface, pg. xi*Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle, pg. 1*Foreword, pg. 3*1. Exposition, pg. 5*2. An Astrological Experiment, pg. 43*3. Forerunners of the Idea of Synchronicity, pg. 69*4. Conclusion, pg. 89*APPENDIX: On Synchronicity, pg. 104*Bibliography, pg. 117*Index, pg. 125*Princeton/Bollingen Paperback Editions, pg. 137

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Book SynopsisTiffany Aching has finally got her wish.She is a witch (and a respected one, at that). Overworked and underpaid, that's for certain, but a witch nonetheless. Help is at hand though. In the form of young Geoffrey and his goat. Geoffrey wants to be a witch too, and thinks he can save the world by building sheds. Well, everyone has to start somewhere. But as new friends are made, and old ones return, enemies are stirring. With her beloved chalk in jeopardy, Tiffany will face the toughest challenge of her life. There will be a reckoning . . .Brilliant . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession'Daily MailTrade ReviewThis isn’t just a great Discworld book, it’s extraordinary . . . A magnificent sign-off * Kat Brown, Daily Telegraph *From the shadow of dementia, a brilliant novel shines: Terry Pratchett's last book is a funny, fearless farewell . . . This is a book worth reading twice in quick succession * Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail *A joyful sign-off from a master of fantasy fiction . . . High-octane literary enjoyment * Nicholas Tucker, Independent *Terry Pratchett was never so witty, direct and generous as in this, his final Discworld novel * Amanda Craig, Guardian *The Shepherd’s Crown is a sometimes sad, often funny and eminently suitable testament to the life and career of Terry Pratchett * David Barnett, Independent *

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