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[MickeyC]

The Edge of Physics by Anil Ananthaswamy is available from Kobo, Kindle and iBooks for $1.99

Description: In The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology.

[MickeyC]

Originally Posted by GlenBarrington

Well, I've found that my personal 'eff' it list grows on an almost Daily basis. For instance, I have stopped hugging people I don't particularly like. I know I'm lovable! But DAMN! No, I don't need a hug!

But you still like soup. Right?

[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

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The Royal Air Force in World War II: The History and Legacy of British Air Power against the Luftwaffe and Nazi Germany


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The Athenian Agora and Roman Forum: The Beating Hearts of the Ancient World’s Most Famous Cities

Casimir Pulaski: The Life and Legacy of the Polish Commander Who Became the Father of the American Cavalry during the Revolutionary War

Marie Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist Who Became the First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by MickeyC

The Edge of Physics by Anil Ananthaswamy is available from Kobo, Kindle and iBooks for $1.99

Description: In The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology.

I didn't see any links; here's one for Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0038A84TI. The $1.99 price is still in effect, as of this writing.

My quick take: great reviews; #1 seller at Amazon in one or more categories, lots of pages. It is a little outdated (2010), given the fact that facts, theories, and developments in physics change so rapidly nowadays.

Thanks for the post. I hope that the author makes an updated exploration, and writes a book about it. I'll be a buyer of it, if it's available as an audiobook as this one is.

[GlenBarrington]

Originally Posted by MickeyC

But you still like soup. Right?

You Betcha! Cheese, too.

[MickeyC]

Is It Safe to Kiss My Cat? by Carol Ann Rinzler is available for $1.99 on Kobo and Kindle

Description: Is it okay to reuse a plastic water bottle? Should you actually give a dog a bone? This fun, fact-filled compendium offers more than 150 answers to pressing life questions about everything from pets and health to cell phones and thunderstorms.

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[Little.Egret]

Originally Posted by Little.Egret

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The Athenian Agora and Roman Forum: The Beating Hearts of the Ancient World’s Most Famous Cities

Casimir Pulaski: The Life and Legacy of the Polish Commander Who Became the Father of the American Cavalry during the Revolutionary War

Marie Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist Who Became the First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize

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Operation Entebbe: The History and Legacy of Israel’s Most Famous Rescue Operation

[ReadingManiac]

Originally Posted by MickeyC

The Edge of Physics by Anil Ananthaswamy is available from Kobo, Kindle and iBooks for $1.99

Description: In The Edge of Physics, a science writer journeys to the ends of the Earth—visiting remote and sometimes dangerous places—in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology.

This sounds interesting!

[MickeyC]

The Tea Cyclopedia is available at Kobo, Amazon and iBooks for $1.99.

This is a history of tea. Synopsis:

Tea drinking has become a way of life. To put it frankly, it is a love, an addiction, and some would even go as far to say a philosophy. Dr. Keith Souter examines the perpetual impact that this adored beverage has bestowed upon the world for centuries, from its mystical origins in the East, to its inevitable influence on the West. The Tea Cyclopedia is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in all things tea. Commencing each chapter with insightful quotes, it not only captures the historical beginnings of this beloved drink, but also explores tea's involvement in politics, health, the economy, and even fortune-telling. This unprecedented beverage has united people in times of adversity; it has also divided nations, causing volatile revolutions, such as the Sri Lankan Civil War and the Boston Tea Party. But today you will most likely find that various cultures have developed their own unique style of enjoying tea, and the ritual of tea drinking itself is not only intriguing, but also highly rewarding.

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[Little.Egret]

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The Abrahamic Covenant: The Establishment, Development, and Consummation of the Promises Made by God to Abraham

Týr: The Origins and History of the Norse God of Law, War, and Justice


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[GtrsRGr8]

You've always wanted to speak like a pirate did, haven't you? Of course you haven't. But if you think that you ever will want to, this is a good opportunity to grab a very highly rated book that claims to tell you how to do it.

It's The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers and Rogues, by George Choundas. This 480-page ebook is rated a super 4.6 stars, from 97 reviews, at Amazon, and is $9.99. It's in the Kindle mobi format form there. It's available from WarGameVault today for only $6.00. It's available there in the ePub format.

The current, discount price at Amazon for the book is $9.99. Ereaderiq.com shows that Amazon's price has been, at most, only a dollar or two cheaper, at times, and that goes all the way back to the middle of 2012. If you think that you'll ever want to speak like a pirate, this is the time to grab this book that purports to tell you how.

Now WarGameVault is a gamer's website. I'm into game-playing about like I'm into reading fiction--I don't enjoy it. However, I monitor the WarGameVault's "Deal of the Day," for you, because they sometimes have books that people other than gamers might like. I think that this might be one of those books.

At this moment now, there are just over 17 hours before today's "Deal of the Day" at WarGameVault expires.

I've waited until now to give you the book's description, taken from WarGameVault's "Deal of the Day" webpage.

Description:
Ebbry-blastin'-theng ye needs must know-oo to lay tongue liker aargh-thentic pirate, by the devil's twisted tail.

Take a tour through the world of piracy with the only authoritative work on the pirate language. A comprehensive course in pirate vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and syntax, The Pirate Primercontains three centuries of distinctive terms and usages uttered by (and attributed to) pirates in film, TV, literature, and history.

Discover more than 100 pages of threats, curses, oaths, insults, and epithets; 31 types of pirate drink; 60 different pirate terms for "woman"; 67 kinds of pirate torture and punishment; 44 distinct definitions of "aargh"; and more.

Each entry in the Primer is accompanied by an excerpt, so you can see the words and phrases used in proper context by actual pirates. And each linguistic concept is introduced by a related anecdote or narrative account, so you can live the language while you learn it.

Whether you're simply fascinated by the culture of the Brethren of the Coast or you fancy yourself a modern-day corsair, The Pirate Primer is your guide to authentic pirate speak. Should you ever stare down Davy Jones and he demands proof that you're one who flies no flag, despair not.

You'll be able to talk the talk, and no mistake.

(Note: I've gotten some of the un-credited, as well as credited, information, stated above, from Amazon's webpage for the book).

[Little.Egret]

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Understanding Defeat: How to Recover from Loss in Battle to Gain Victory in War by Trevor N. Dupuy

First published in 1990 by Paragon House for The K. S. Giniger Company, Inc.

Guiding the reader through more than two centuries of military campaigns, Trevor Dupuy shows how defeat in battle need not lead to defeat in war. That Ulysses S. Grant suffered a number of repulses during the American Civil War is one instance, the Anglo-French Retreat from Mons in 1914 another. But Dupuy does not focus solely on general officers: analysing the Second World War and Korean War actions, veterans of all ranks impart how the engagements felt to them.

1. Cremona (1 February 1702) v the French and Spanish under Villeroi
2. Cassano (16 August 1705) v the French under Vendôme
3. Denain (24 July 1712) v the French under Villars

"(Prince Eugene had only a 50 percent success rate against French generals whose names began with V.) "


Perfect for students of military history, Dupuy tackles a subject few willingly choose to explore, offering careful evaluation of the factors that affect a campaign. General Stilwell captured the essence of Understanding Defeat when he said: “We got a hell of a beating. We got run out of Burma and it is humiliating as hell. I think we ought to find out what caused it, go back, and retake it.”

Colonel T. N. Dupuy's (1916–1995) other works include Military Heritage of America and Brave Men and Great Captains.


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[Little.Egret]

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Hitler's Final Siege: The most vicious offensive of World War II by Lawrence Cortesi


Ardennes

Lulling the Allies into confidence with a few quick defeats, the Nazis marshalled every German soldier, tank, gun and aircraft available and prepared for a sharp, forceful attack guaranteed to obliterate the Allies.

First published in 1980 by KENSINGTON PUBLISHING CORP.

Lawrence Cortesi was an American school teacher and prolific writer


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[bgalbrecht]

Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8

You've always wanted to speak like a pirate did, haven't you? Of course you haven't. But if you think that you ever will want to, this is a good opportunity to grab a very highly rated book that claims to tell you how to do it.

What's the pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet?

Spoiler:

Arrrh! It be the C!

[GtrsRGr8]

Originally Posted by bgalbrecht

What's the pirate's favorite letter of the alphabet?

Spoiler:

Arrrh! It be the C!

Har, matey! Twas a funny one!