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Keeping Sheep

Jack Cockburn - The Crowood Press
Format: Paperback

While they can be hardy and self-sufficient, sheep require a knowledgeable and dedicated shepherd to care for them throughout the year. With an easy-to-read style and over 200 colour photographs, this book provides guidance on managing a healthy flock, as well as a holistic view of the diverse...
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Fungi: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms

Lynne Boddy - DK
Format: Hardcover

A stunning, authoritative book on the fungal kingdom, uncovering the hidden world of more than 300 global species. Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!. Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor...
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CURRENT Practice Guidelines in Primary Care 2024

Jacob A. David - McGraw Hill / Medical
Format: Paperback

The authoritative guidelines primary care clinicians need to diagnose and treat the most common outpatient conditions -- compiled, distilled, and updated for easy referencing. Striking the perfect balance between brevity and clinical necessity, this acclaimed annual resource presents all the latest...
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1000 Words: A Writer's Guide to Staying Creative, Focused, and Productive All Year Round

Jami Attenberg - S&S/Simon Element
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by Jami Attenberg's wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer's guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado....
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Becoming A Social Worker For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/education))

Yodit Betru - For Dummies
Format: Paperback

Be an agent of positive change with a rewarding career in social workSocial workers are trained to address major social issues and provide therapeutic services for children, youth, and families. Becoming a Social Worker for Dummies will introduce you to this empowering profession and teach...
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Criminal Law Handbook, The: Know Your Rights, Survive the System

Paul Bergman J.D. - NOLO
Format: Paperback

The criminal justice system is complicated. Understand it and your rights. This book demystifies the complex rules and procedures of criminal law. It explains how the system works, why police, lawyers, and judges do what they do, and what suspects, defendants, and prisoners can expect....
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ASVAB AFQT For Dummies: Book 8 Practice Tests Online

Angie Papple Johnston - For Dummies
Format: 4th Edition

Learn the stuff you need to know to enlist in the U.S. militaryWant to enlist in the military? You'll have to pass the AFQT -- the core sections of the ASVAB test that gauge your core academic competency. ASVAB AFQT For Dummies helps you review the Math Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension,...
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The Rest Is History: From Ancient Rome to Ronald Reagan―History's Most Curious Questions, Answered

Goalhanger Podcasts Ltd - PublicAffairs
Format: Hardcover

This entertaining companion to the massively popular history podcast tackles everything from Alexander the Great to Agatha Christie, the Wars of the Roses to Watergate--with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and good old-fashioned banter The Rest Is History podcast brilliantly distills major...
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Army Officer's Guide

Eric Hiu - Stackpole Books
Format: Paperback

The Army Officer's Guide is the crown jewel of Stackpole's military reference line. First published in 1930, this guide has been continuously revised since then and has become the gold-standard reference for the U.S. Army's officer corps, especially the new second lieutenants...
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Happy Dog: 101 Easy Enrichment Activities for a Healthy, Happy, Well-Behaved Pup

Chelsea Barstow - Adams Media
Format: Hardcover

Go beyond training and tricks with enrichment activities to improve your dog's mental health from TikTok dog enrichment specialist Chelsea Barstow.. It's time to take a big step beyond the regular old sit, stay, and roll over with your dog. Canine enrichment can help reduce stress...
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