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Ecologically friendly farming, anywhere-a complete guide for aquaponics beginners
Discover a sustainable and ecologically friendly way to grow your food-while using a fraction of the water, land, and labor conventional gardens require. The Beginner's Guide to Aquaponics makes starting your first system simple with easy-to-follow instructions that teach you the basics and offer clear step-by-step instructions.
Combine the benefits of fish farming...
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Liars Society volume 1
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Publisher Annotation: The Inheritance Games and One of Us is Lying for middle grade -- beloved author Alyson Gerber's new series is an unforgettable mystery featuring a secret society, a mysterious island, and dangerous family secrets.
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Julia on the go! volume 1
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Tundra
Pub. Date
[2024]
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English
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"As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi café. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day -- the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good...
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University of California Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"In just four decades, bottled water has transformed from a luxury niche item into a ubiquitous consumer product, representing a $300 billion market dominated by global corporations. It sits at the convergence of a mounting ecological crisis of single-use plastic waste and climate change, a social crisis of drinking water affordability, and a struggle over the fate of public water systems. Unbottled examines the vibrant movements that have emerged...
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Dive into a refreshing exploration of vitality and well-being with "Unveiling the Lifesaving Benefits of Water: Nourish, Hydrate, Thrive." This enlightening book is your gateway to understanding the miraculous elixir that sustains life – water – and its profound impact on your health, energy, and longevity.In a world often fixated on complex wellness trends, this comprehensive guide returns to the essential: water, the elixir of life. Delve into...
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Avast, ye! For anyone who has dreamed of hitting the high seas, manning a crew, brandishing a cutlass, or burying treasure, here’s The Pirate Handbook. Part how-to, part illustrated history, this detailed manual gives insight into every aspect of the pirating life: learn how to make a seaworthy raft, navigate by the stars, brew up a batch of grog, and much more. Featuring a removable replica of an actual pirate map, detailed illustrations, real...
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Penguin Workshop
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2023.
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English
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"Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1,000 years? That the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the "Flying Buttocks"? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed "the headless chicken monster?" These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again. The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of...
10) Facing the Wave
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Jude comes from a family of surfers. He watches from shore as his mom, dad, and sister all have a blast in the water. However, Jude can't seem to get himself on the board. He's nervous about what might happen. With some encouragement from his dad, Jude decides to take a chance and ride the wave. In this uplifting story of perseverance, readers will realize the benefits of facing their fears and trying something new.
11) The Purple Purse
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Carolyn and Justin are on another boating adventure.
On the way to the boat rental Carolyn buys a "purple purse" at a thrift shop. What is it? Can they bring it on the boat?
This time they are going boating on the Bass River where they can do both river and ocean boating.
There's a storm brewing and, luckily, they have the know-how and the safety equipment to get back.
To open the "purse" would be wrong under these circumstances. They'll...
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Carolyn and Justin go for a Fall leaf-peeping drive and purchase a boat from the side of the road that they name The Bathtub. This e-book describes their adventures and misadventures , along with their son Roy, on The Bathtub. The small family has to pick their battles because sometimes that's what's needed in the end, along with compromise, so that everyone is content.
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La Copa América nació en el siglo XIX como un reto entre un barco estadounidense (el America) y catorce ingleses –la excolonia contra la metrópoli–. Con el paso de los años se ha consolidado como la principal competición de vela del planeta, con una feroz final mano a mano entre dos veleros en la que vence la tecnología más innovadora y la tripulación mejor y más lista.
Los navegantes están entre los mejores del mundo, y el prestigio...
15) One Man's Garden
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This "wonderful" essay collection from the former Washington Post columnist and author of The Essential Earthman (Horticulture) offers a harvest of sharp observations and humorous adventures gathered during a year in the garden, along with much down-to-earth advice.
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If you have not already realized, there are numerous changes happening across the world and they are affecting our water supply in a negative manner. There is an overwhelming saturation of diseases and too many innocent people are dying worldwide because of unclean water. How can we sustain clean water in our homes, neighborhoods, cities, states, countries across the world? In this book, you will find ideas and ways you can assist in keeping water...
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Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing than any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw, a former professional surfer and editor of Surfing magazine, has crafted an unprecedented, definitive history of the sport and the culture it has spawned.
With more than 250 rare photographs, The History of Surfing reveals and defines this sport with a voice that is authoritative, funny, and wholly original. The obsessive...
18) Paddling France
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Bradt's Paddling France is the first practical guidebook to explore the whole country by SUP (stand-up paddleboard), canoe and kayak – waterborne activities enjoying a popularity boom. Experienced paddleboarder, travel writer and local resident Anna Richards has toured the country's rivers, lakes and coasts to handpick 40 outstanding itineraries for water-based exploration that suit all abilities from novice to expert, enabling readers to experience...
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The comprehensive powerboating guide from the experts at Boating magazine, with essential info on the latest boats and gear-plus expert tips and more.
Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep-sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. The Total Boating Manual draws on the knowledge and expertise of our writing staff to provide unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating gear,...
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Hoy en día es bastante difícil creer que alguna vez existió un tiempo en el que la mayoría de los hombres se comportaban precisamente como eso, como hombres. Actualmente las redes sociales, las canciones populares, las películas (comedia romántica), Disney o el internet en general, nos están programando para deja de un lado nuestra masculinidad El hombre moderno necesita reestructurar su mente, su forma de pensar y su disciplina. En el objetivo...
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