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Daily Rituals: How Artists Work By : Mason Currey READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Franz Kafka, frustrated with his living quarters and day job, wrote in a letter to Felice Bauer in 1912, ?time is short, my strength is limited, the office is a horror, the apartment is noisy, and if a pleasant, straightforward life is not possible then one must try to wriggle through by subtle maneuvers.? ? Kafka is one of 161 inspired?and inspiring?minds, among them, novelists, poets, playwrights, painters, philosophers, scientists, and mathematicians, who describe how they subtly maneuver the many (self-inflicted) obstacles and (self-imposed) daily rituals to get done the work they love to do, whether by waking early or staying up late; whether by self-medicating with doughnuts or bathing, drinking vast quantities of coffee, or taking long daily walks. Thomas Wolfe wrote standing up in the kitchen, the top of the refrigerator as his desk, dreamily fondling his ?male configurations?.

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas of the World By : National Geographic Society READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A modern atlas, especially one designed as a general family reference, demands not just state-of-the-art cartography but a vast array of information organized clearly, efficiently, and above all, usefully--and that's what the Family Reference Atlas provides: more than 1,000 maps, illustrations, and photographs; more than 400 charts and tables; and 30 global thematic spreads displaying key facts and figures on everything from biodiversity and the distribution of natural resources to world health and education, global Internet connectivity, and conflict and terror hotspots. Upgrades include a completely revamped and much expanded section on Europe, 32 new inset maps detailing the smaller Caribbean islands, and even a new spread on Mars highlighting spectacular images from the latest mission. A comprehensive index makes it easy to pinpoint more t

323 Disturbing Facts about Our World By : Nayden Kostov READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Following the success of my trivia website RaiseYourBrain, I published several award-winning compilations of hard-to-believe facts that have reached hundreds of thousands of readers. One of the chapters in each trivia book was ?Disturbing Facts about Our World?. I decided to fill an entire volume with facts about upsetting crimes and mayhem, combined with unbelievable yet real instances of misfortune and misery. This is a book where grim examples of bigotry and hypocrisy are intertwined with amusing stories of bad luck. In the spirit of the times we live in, I dedicated a whole chapter to COVID-19 trivia and weird medical conditions. I am well aware that many potential readers might be overwhelmed by the condensed negativity, but hey? a fact is a fact! Continue to read if you are curious to learn:- Why were the trousers of New Zealand?s farmers exploding?- What is the depressing

The Dictionary of Demons: Names of the Damned By : Michelle Belanger READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : With more than 200 additional entries, the revised and expanded second edition of one the world's most important books on demonology is now available in paperback. Ever since the publication of the original book more than ten years ago, author M. Belanger has been collecting material for this expanded edition. Filled with additional new articles, spirits, demons, appendices, and art, the bestselling Dictionary of Demons is now an even more comprehensive resource. You will discover an expanded introduction, extended articles, an update to the Decans of the Zodiac, additional entries, and dozens of new illustrations. The Dictionary of Demons: Revised and Expanded includes more than 1,700 demons as well as short articles on demonology and a wealth of illustrations, making it one of the most valuable reference works in the field.Previous editions:First Edition (Out o

Uncle John's Fully Loaded 25th Anniversary Bathroom Reader (Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, #25) By : Bathroom Readers' Institute READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : "Fully Loaded? is putting it mildly. This behemoth of a book is overflowing with the incredible stories, surprising facts, weird news, little-known origins, forgotten history, fun wordplay, and everything else that millions of loyal fans have come to expect from world?s best-selling bathroom reading series. As always, it?s divided by length: quickies for the reader on the go, medium-sized articles for those with a few minutes to spare, and extra-long pieces for those truly leg-numbing experiences. Here are just a few of the hundreds of topics loaded into this edition of America?s favorite "on the go? source of fascinating information:Forgotten FirstsDumb Crooks: Stoner EditionBizarre Japanese Video GamesThe Kamikaze Instruction ManualOur Lady of the Little Green MenThe Worst Fire in Amer

The Great Book of Ice Hockey: Interesting Facts and Sports Stories By : Bill O'Neill READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Great Book of Ice Hockey is a must for anyone who loves sports trivia. The book is a compendium of interesting facts and sport stories about the great game of ice hockey, with information about the early days before the National Hockey League (NHL) all the way to the stars of today. There are random facts about leagues, rules, coaches, players, and inside stories about the early days of the game.The answers to hundreds of trivia questions lie in these pages. Learn about foreign leagues, junior hockey, and superstars like Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals, and of course "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky. You can find interesting facts about the builders of the game, including Maurice "Rocket" Richard and Coach Jack Adams, both of whom have NHL trophies named in their hono

The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects By : Emily Prokop READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Learn the fascinating history and trivia you never knew about things we use daily from the host of The Story Behind podcast.Everyday objects and major events in history: Every single thing that surrounds us has a story behind it. Many of us learn the history of humans and the major inventions that shaped our world. But what you may not have learned is the history of objects we surround ourselves with every day. You might not even know how the major events in history (World Wars, ancient civilizations, revolutions, etc.) influenced the inventions of things we use today.The history and science behind the ordinary: From the creator of The Story Behind podcast comes this revelatory new book. The Story Behind will give insight into everyday objects we don?t think much about when we use them. Topics covered in the podcast will be examined in more detail al

Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of Our Edible World By : Julia Rothman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Get your recommended daily allowance of facts and fun with Food Anatomy, the third book in Julia Rothman?s best-selling Anatomy series. She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short order egg lingo and a mouthwatering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes ? and what we dip them in. Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her editorial expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up. Book Detail : Author : Julia Rothman Pages : 224 pages Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC Language : eng ISBN-10 : 1612123392 ISBN-13 : 9781612123394   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOB

The Big Book of American Facts: 1000 Interesting Facts And Trivia About USA By : Bill O'Neill READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Do you think you know everything about the United States? Think again! Did you know that tomatoes were once put on trial in New Jersey? Or that it's illegal to whistle underwater in West Virginia? With these 1,000 facts about the USA, you're guaranteed to discover something you didn't know.From USA history to silly facts about American presidents, from laws you can't believe are laws to facts about U.S. inventions, this book is the perfect solution to any moment of boredom. It has facts about religion and sports, facts about U.S. geography and nature, facts about food and drinks, and facts about language, animals, and American education. There are facts about science, facts about the military, facts about modes of transportation, facts about business and money, and facts about how big the United States really is.According

The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design By : Roman Mars READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : 10 hrs 53 minsA beautifully designed guidebook to the unnoticed yet essential elements of our cities, from the creators of the wildly popular 99% Invisible podcast?Have you ever wondered what those bright, squiggly graffiti marks on the sidewalk mean? Or stopped to consider why you don't see metal fire escapes on new buildings? Or pondered the story behind those dancing?inflatable figures in car dealerships?99% Invisible is a big-ideas podcast about small-seeming things, revealing stories baked into the buildings we inhabit, the streets we drive, and the sidewalks we traverse. The show celebrates design and architecture in all of its functional glory and accidental absurdity, with intriguing tales of both designers and the people impacted by their designs. Now, in The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to Hidden World?of Everyday Design, ho

SAS Survival Guide: How to Survive in the Wild, on Land or Sea (Collins Gem) By : John Wiseman READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The ultimate guide to survival, this edition now includes the most essential urban survival tips for today, supplementing the fully updated original, bestselling handbook.The original and best survival guide for any situation in every climate is back. Now with added techniques for handling Urban dangers, the SAS Survival Handbook is the complete companion for adventurers everywhere. From making camp and finding food in the wild to security and self-defence in the streets, be prepared in any city, land or sea. SAS legend John ?Lofty? Wiseman?s unrivalled multi-million copy bestseller will teach you:Preparation ? Understanding and assembling latest, most resilient, kit.Navigation ? Skills, technologies and techniques to get you through unfamiliar terrain.Food and Health ? Finding resources in your environment, feeding yourself, healing yourse

Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios By : Lisa Bedford READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.com comes this first-of-its-kind guidebook for all the ?prepper? moms keen to increase their family's level of preparedness for emergencies and crises of all shapes and sizes. Publisher?s Weekly calls Lisa Bedford?s Survival Mom an ?impressively comprehensive manual,? saying, ?suburban mom Bedford helps readers learn about, prepare for, and respond to all manner of disasters. . . . From 'Instant Survival Tip' sidebars to a list of 'Lessons from the Great Depression'. . . Bedford's matter-of-fact yet supportive tone will keep the willies at bay.? Book Detail : Author : Lisa Bedford Pages : 336 pages Publisher : HarperOne Language : eng ISBN-10 : 0062089463 ISBN-13 : 9780062089465   Supporting format: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, MOBI, HTML, RTF, TXT, etc. Supporting : PC, And

Hunting Gathering Survival Manual: 221 Primitive Wilderness Survival Skills By : Tim MacWelch READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A manual for the modern hunter-gatherer that will teach you everything you need to know about foraging, hunting, and cooking in the wild.?From finding wild edible plants to subsistence hunting, you'll learn how to live off the land while hunting like a caveman?and eating like a king.?With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable flexicover, this manual is the perfect addition to any outdoor enthusiast?s library. Whether you?re using modern tools, old-fashioned snares, or your own two hands, this book will show you the amazing range of hands-on (literally!) methods for catching and cooking your prey. Use the detailed field guides to gather edible plants, nuts, and mushrooms, then turn them into gourmet meals with field-tested camp cooking tips. And prepare for any emergency, whether you?re lost in the woods or surviving a na

Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete By : Steve House READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : In Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances. Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as yo

The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed By : Gretchen Becker READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The go-to step-by-step guide that walks you through the first days, weeks, and months of your diagnosis?fully revised and updatedGretchen Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996; over the past twenty years, she has educated herself on every aspect of the condition by reading medical texts and journals, talking with doctors, and corresponding with others who have type 2, sharing everything she's learned in a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide. Now in its third edition, The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes takes you through everything you need to learn and do in your first year with diabetes, offering the most up-to-date information on new medications and supplements. In clear and accessible language, Becker covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, including:Coming to terms with your diagnosisChoosing the diet

The People's Pharmacy Quick and Handy Home Remedies: Q for Your Common Ailments By : Joe Graedon READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This National Geographic guide to healing foods and natural, herbal, home remedies is carefully researched by the authors and conveyed in the same friendly and authoritative personality as in their popular call-in radio show. In the book, organized as Q&As between the general public and the Graedons, they report how and why such treatments work and also offer a dozen new recipes for food so good for you, it serves as preventive medicine. This book contains as much information as a voluminous encyclopedia of home remedies, yet it's quick, easy, inviting, and fun to read.?Presented alphabetically by ailment and then, within each of those, by food or remedy, the book offers the basics of three standard diets for health, weight control, and fitness, along with a dozen new recipes for preparing food to match the diets. It includes a

The Fiber Effect: Stop Counting Calories and Start Counting Fiber for Better Health By : Nichole Dandrea-Russert READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : The Fiber Effect presents a whole new way in thinking about diet and nutrition by focusing on fiber intake.Want to lose weight? Eat more fiber. Looking to lower your cholesterol? Eat more fiber. Need to reduce your risk of colon cancer? Eat more fiber. Want to prevent diabetes? Eat more fiber. Want to stop overeating? Eat more fiber. Bottom line? Eat more fiber!The food we eat is what powers our bodies--the better we eat, the better we look, feel and perform. Yet less than five percent of Americans are getting the recommended amount of fiber per day--a vital nutrient that can do many things from regulating blood sugar to lowering cholesterol to creating a healthy gut. The Fiber Effect includes: -A detailed overview of the vital role fiber plays in our body-Helpful tables that lay out what to eat and when-40 delicious fib

When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness: A Handbook for Family, Friends, and Caregivers, Revised and Expanded By : Rebecca Woolis READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : This indispensable book about love and mental health addresses the short-term, daily problems of living with a person with mental illness, as well as long-term planning and care. Of special note are the forty-three "Quick Reference Guides" about such topics as: responding to hallucinations, delusions, violence and anger; helping your loved one comply with treatment plans and medication; deciding if the person should live at home or in a facility; choosing a doctor and dealing with mental health professionals; handling the holidays and family activities; managing stress; helping siblings and adult children with their special concerns."Ms. Woolis produced a handbook which is both practical and accessible, eminently useful for all of us who have a family member with a serious mental illness.&

Kinesiology for Dummies By : Steve Glass READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : Move at your own pace with this kinesiology course guide A required course for majors pursuing sports medicine, exercise science, nursing, or sports therapy degrees, kinesiology is central to a variety of fields. Kinesiology For Dummies tracks an introductory course in the science and imparts the basics of human body movement. With this resource, you will learn how physical activity can alleviate chronic illnesses and disabilities, what factors contribute to musculoskeletal injury, and how to reverse those influences. Complete with a 16-page color insert of medical instructions, this book covers the basics of exercise physiology, exercise and health psychology, introductory biomechanics, motor control, history and philosophy of sport and exercise, and mind-body connections.Written by experts in exercise science Addresses a timely subject as exercise science careers and majors are increasingly p

Your Blood Never Lies: How to Read a Blood Test for a Longer, Healthier Life By : James B. LaValle READ BOOK NOW   DOWNLOAD BOOK NOW   Book Synopsis : A standard blood test indicates how well the kidneys and liver are functioning, the potential for heart disease, and a host of other vital health markers. Unfortunately, most of us cannot decipher these results ourselves, nor can we even formulate the right questions to ask about them--or we couldn't until now.In Your Blood Never Lies, best-selling author James LaValle clears up the mystery surrounding blood test results. In simple language, he explains all of the information found on these forms, making it understandable and accessible. This means that you can look at the results yourself and know the significance of each marker. Dr. LaValle even recommends the most effective conventional and complementary treatments for dealing with any problematic findings. Rounding out the book are the names of test markers that should be request