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The pirate king : the strange adventures of Henry Avery and the birth of the Golden Age of Piracy / by Kingsley, Sean,author.; Cowan, Rex,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.'The Pirate King' is the incredible story of Henry Avery, or the Robin Hood of the Seas, who absconded with millions during the Golden Age of Piracy and who harbored an even greater secret. Sean Kingsley and Rex Cowan brilliantly tie Avery to the shadowy lives of two other icons of the early 18th century, including Daniel Defoe, the world-famous novelist and - as few people know - a deep-cover spy with more than 100 pseudonyms, and Archbishop Thomas Tenison, a Protestant with a hatred of Catholic France.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Avery, John, active 1695.; Espionage; Piracy; Pirates;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stuck monkey : the deadly planetary cost of the things we love / by Hamilton-Paterson, James,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'Stuck Monkey', James Hamilton-Paterson uncovers the truth behind the everyday habits fuelling the climate crisis. Drawing on eye-opening research and shocking statistics, he mercilessly dissects a wide spectrum of modern life: pets, gardening, sports, vehicles, fashion, wellness, holidays, and more. Ferociously unflinching and intelligent, this book will make you think twice about the "innocent" habits we often take for granted.
Subjects: Consumer behavior; Consumers; Consumption (Economics);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fix & flip : the Canadian how-to guide for buying, renovating and selling property for fast profit / by Loeffler, Mark.; Szabo, Ian,1976-;
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Subjects: Flipping (Real estate investment); Dwellings; Real estate investment;
© c2013., J. Wiley & Sons Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Make your own rules : stories and hard-earned advice from a creator in the digital age / by Huang, Andrew,author.;
How does a musician with acute hearing loss, a refusal to perform live, and no industry connections carve a path to millions of followers and lucrative royalty checks? In 'Make Your Own Rules', Andrew Huang shares stories from his two decades as a music industry misfit and offers advice on both the artistic and business sides of working as a creator in our digital era. Beginning with auctioning his songwriting skills on eBay as a teenager, Andrew continuously found new ways to thrive in the music business over the last twenty-plus years. His storied career and hard-won wisdom can help you find success as well. Divided into sections on building your creative foundations, growing an audience in the digital age, making money, and staying true to yourself, 'Make Your Own Rules' pairs personal anecdotes with concrete advice. You'll learn how Andrew became an early adopter of sharing music online-for free!-and how he leveraged social media to grow an organic following and amass millions of song streams and video views. Plus you'll get a glimpse into the design of one of his online music courses and production tools that have been used by tens of thousands of people, and how he created revenue streams for himself that hadn't previously existed. With open-minded perseverance, Andrew made up his own rules for life. His unlikely journey will inspire you to find opportunity, financial stability, and fun in your art.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Huang, Andrew.; Internet personalities; Internet personalities; Social media.; Social media; Success in business.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last resort : a chronicle of paradise, profit, and peril at the beach / by Stodola, Sarah,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With its promise of escape from the strains of everyday life, the beach has a hold on the popular imagination as the ultimate paradise. In The Last Resort, Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines. The Last Resort weaves Stodola's firsthand travel notes with her exacting journalism in an enthralling report on the past, present, and future of coastal travel. She takes us from Monte Carlo, where the pursuit of pleasure first became part of the beach resort experience, to a village in Fiji that was changed irrevocably by the opening of a single resort; from the overdevelopment that stripped Acapulco of its reputation for exclusivity to Miami Beach, where extreme measures are underway to prevent the barrier island from vanishing into the ocean. In the twenty-first century, beach travel has become central to our globalized world-its culture, economy, and interconnectedness. But with sea levels likely to rise at least 1.5 to 3 feet by the end of this century, beaches will become increasingly difficult to preserve, and many will disappear altogether. What will our last resort be when water begins to fill the lobbies?"--
Subjects: Stodola, Sarah; Beaches; Outdoor recreation; Outdoor recreation; Seaside resorts.; Outdoor recreation;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The social media advantage : an essential handbook for small business / by Berkley, Holly.; Walter, Amanda.;
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Subjects: Internet marketing; Social media; Social media; Online social networks; Customer relations;
© 2013., Self-Counsel Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The plague year : America in the time of Covid / by Wright, Lawrence,1947-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower, whose best-selling thriller The End of the October all but predicted our current pandemic, comes another momentous account, this time of COVID-19: its origins, its myriad repercussions, and the ongoing fight to contain it. Beginning with the absolutely critical first moments of the outbreak in China, and ending with an epilogue on the vaccine rollout and the unprecedented events between the election of Joseph Biden and his inauguration, Lawrence Wright's The Plague Year surges forward with essential information--and fascinating historical parallels--examining the medical, economic, political, and social ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wright takes us inside the CDC, where the first round of faulty test kits cost America precious time; inside the halls of the White House, where Deputy National Security Advisor Matthew Pottinger's early alarm about the virus was met with great skepticism; into a COVID ward in a Charlottesville hospital, with an idealistic young woman doctor from Little Africa, South Carolina; into the precincts of prediction specialists at Goldman Sachs; and even inside the human body, diving deep into the science of just how the virus and vaccines function, with an eye-opening detour into the history of vaccination and of the modern anti-vaxxer movement. In turns steely eyed, sympathetic, infuriated, comical, and always precise, Wright is a formidable guide, slicing through the dense fog of misinformation to give us a 360-degree portrait of the catastrophe we thought we knew. His full accounting does honor to the medical professionals around the country who've risked their lives to fight the virus, revealing America in all its vulnerability, courage, and potential"--
Subjects: COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 (Disease);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The gospel of wellness : gyms, gurus, goop, and the false promise of self-care / by Raphael, Rina,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Women are pursuing their health like never before. Whether it's juicing, biohacking, clutching crystals, or sipping collagen, today there is something for everyone, as the wellness industry has grown from modest roots into a $4.4 trillion entity and a full-blown movement promising health and vitality in the most fashionable package. But why suddenly are we all feeling so unwell? The truth is that deep within the underbelly of self-care-hidden beneath layers of clever marketing-wellness beckons with a far stronger, more seductive message than health alone. It promises women the one thing they desperately desire: control. Vividly told and deeply reported, The Gospel of Wellness reveals how this obsession is a direct result of women feeling dismissed, mistreated, and overburdened. Women are told they can manage the chaos ruling their life by following a laid-out plan: eat right, exercise, meditate, then buy or do all this stuff. And while wellness may have sprung from good intentions, we are now relentlessly flooded with exploitative offerings, questionable ideas, and a mounting pressure to stay devoted to the divine doctrine of wellness. What happens when the cure becomes as bad as the disease? With a critical eye, humor, and empathy, wellness industry journalist Rina Raphael examines how women have been led down a kale-covered path promising nothing short of salvation. She knows: Raphael was once a disciple herself-trying everything from "clean eating" to electric shock workouts-until her own awakening to the troubling consequences. Balancing the good with the bad, The Gospel of Wellness is a clear-eyed exploration of what wellness can actually offer us, knocking down the false idols and commandments that have taken hold and ultimately showing how we might shape a better future for the movement-and for our well-being"--
Subjects: Health products; Women; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The green burial guidebook : everything you need to plan an affordable, environmentally friendly burial / by Fournier, Elizabeth,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A funeral home director discusses the environmental impact of common burial practices and provides ecologically sound alternatives that minimize the use of chemicals and non-biodegradable materials; also covers the financial and legal aspects of green burial methods"--
Subjects: Environmental responsibility.; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Funeral rites and ceremonies; Human ecology.; Natural burial;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Airbnb for dummies / by He, Symon,author.; Svetec, James,author.;
Make extra money--and your guests extra happy--with Airbnb! You've got that spare tower, mansion, apartment, couch, or perhaps even treehouse (really--there are more than 2,400 treehouses listed on Airbnb). You're a polite, clean, and tolerant host. And you want to make some money. Congratulations, you're fully qualified to become part of the Airbnb revolution! Whether you're looking to break into the business, or have already started and are researching ways of making your guests feel even more pampered as you grow your reputation and income, Airbnb for Dummies is the perfect venue for you. And this applies whether you currently own property or not! Sit back in your lounge recliner and let the owners and founders of Learnairbnb.com show you the ins and outs of the short-term rental boom that connects hosts with travelers looking for more economical and personal travel experiences across the world. Sip a refreshing drink as you learn how to manage the day-to-day-from maintaining listings to keeping things clean for your guests--and how to maximize and increase your profits.
Subjects: Airbnb (Firm); Bed and breakfast accommodations.; Landlord and tenant.; Rental housing.; Vacation rentals; Vacation rentals.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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