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"Barons is the story of seven corporate titans, their rise to power, and the consequences for everyone else. Take Mike McCloskey, Chairman of Fair Oaks Farms. In a few short decades, he went from managing a modest dairy herd to running the Disneyland of agriculture, where school children ride trams through mechanized warehouses filled with tens of thousands of cows that never see the light of day. What was the key to his success? Hard work and exceptional...
922) Japan
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"From bustling streets to serene hot springs, uncover the best of Japan. Take your time with flexible itineraries, like three days in Tokyo or a two-week tour of the country. Discover Kyoto's temples and shrines or immerse yourself in Tokyo's many subcultures. Escape the crowds in Hokkaido's remote national parks and island-hop in the Inland Sea. Nibble on yakitori at a buzzing izakaya, feast on ramen, or sample Japanese whisky. Hike the trails of...
923) Milly cow gives milk
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"A child narrator tells the story of Milly, a dairy cow; she eats grass, drinks water, and produces milk for us. Back matter includes a matching game, more information about cows, dairy cow breeds, and a kid-friendly recipe"--
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When a Vincent sold at auction for $1.2 million in 2018 it became the most expensive motorcycle in the world. Today, riders such as Jay Leno, Brad Pitt and Ryan Reynolds collect these beautiful machines. Yet its creator, Philip Vincent, died penniless and living in public housing. The Ewan McGregor-narrated Speed is Expensive is the story of how one man's obsession with speed cost him everything.
926) Back to the drive in
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In this fascinating documentary, we go behind the scenes to visit eleven unique family-owned drive-ins nationwide to experience their passion and determination to keep their theaters alive. It's a story of human resilience.
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"You'll never forget elephants! With their massive size, floppy ears, twisting trunks, and long tusks, elephants have so much to love! And the more you get to know them--about their clever minds and caring hearts--the more you realize humans and elephants have a lot in common!" --
929) If you are an artist
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"If you are an artist, you wonder . . . How? Why? And What If? You daydream adventure, you stare at the stars, you let your imagination grow and grow, and GROW! And most importantly, you know that the world is waiting for what YOU and only YOU can create. Because you are an artist. Follow a band of young artists-each with their own individual contribution-through this inspirational homage to creativity, self-confidence and empowerment"--
931) Angels of war: the odyssey of the 761st Tank Batallion and the 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team
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"They came from all over the country, some from the Jim Crow South and others from the pineapple plantations of Hawaii. They experienced the racism of being denied their civil rights and of being forced from their homes into concentration camps for the crime of looking like the enemy. But the soliders of the Japanese American 100th/442nd Regimental Combat Team and the all- Black 671st Tank Regiment were some of the bravest and most decorated members...
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The Food Doula Cookbook eliminates the guesswork of what to eat during pregnancy, empowering moms-to-be to be nourished, energized, and confident -- from conception through the three trimesters to postpartum. Author Lindsay Taylor's positive attitude of no rules and no guilt, balanced with her focus on nutritious real-food choices, permeates the book. In addition to 90-plus easy-to-follow recipes for delicious, nourishing meals best suited for each...
936) The flute
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"Follow flute player, Sonja, as she plucks up the courage to play a flute solo in tonight's concert. Discover how the flute is played, the different sounds it can make, and its role within the orchestra. Listen along to the vibrant concert performance at the end. With panels that offer suggestions for music to listen to and exclusive music to download from the LSO, this is a multi-sensory experience in which to enjoy and learn about the flute. From...
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Amy Shah, MD, leading medical doctor and Instagram personality @fastingmd, shares her proven 5-step program for battling excessive hunger and food cravings by harnessing the power of psychobiotics and intermittent fasting.
"My mission is to revolutionize the way we think about hunger and nutrition, and to help people manage hunger and cravings and break free from the tyranny of diets and battles with food. I've
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In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring listeners a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics.
For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around
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“A preeminent expert sheds light on how to handle the daily hassles of life. It’s not just a manual for managing stress—it’s a toolkit for preventing it.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again
From world-renowned psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel, a simple yet powerful plan to turn your stress into your strength in just...
From world-renowned psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel, a simple yet powerful plan to turn your stress into your strength in just...
