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  Ashes to Admin - Tales from the...

  Evie King

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  Imagine having that sentence said to you. And then imagine it actually being pertinent. Welcome to Evie King’s world. 
   
  What happens if you die without family or money? The answer to this very three-in-the-morning question is that Evie, or someone like her, will step in and arrange your funeral. 
   
  Evie is a local council worker charged with carrying out Section 46 funerals under the Public Health Act. Or to put it in less cold, legislative language; funerals for those with nobody around, willing or able to bury or cremate them. 
   
  Ashes to Admin lifts the coffin lid on some moving and unexpected personal life stories. Sometimes tragic, as with the case of an unidentified woman found on a beach buried without even a name, but often uplifting and occasionally hilarious. 
   
  Ultimately, Evie discovers that her job is more about life than it is about death, funerals being for the living and death being merely a trigger to rediscover a life and celebrate it against the odds. 
   
  This audiobook also includes the special bonus content: ‘A Blustery Conversation with Evie King & Stewart Lee.’

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  Numbers on the Table - How...

  Lana Wright

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  "Numbers on the Table: How Mathematics Shapes Poker Strategies" is an engaging and insightful book that delves deep into the fascinating intersection of mathematics and the world of poker. In this digital tome, readers will embark on a captivating journey through the intricate strategies of famous poker players, all rooted in mathematical principles. 
  Inside this book, you'll discover how math is the linchpin of poker strategy, allowing players to make informed decisions based on probability, odds, and expected value. Explore the minds of renowned players like Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, and Doyle Brunson, and learn how they employ mathematical precision to gain an edge in the game. 
  But "Numbers on the Table" is more than just a technical manual—it's a source of valuable life lessons. Dive into the experiences of these players and uncover lessons in discipline, adaptability, resilience, goal-setting, seizing opportunities, effective communication, and self-confidence. These insights transcend poker and apply to various aspects of life, making this book a wellspring of inspiration and guidance. 
  As you read, you'll also encounter the remarkable stories of poker players who have defied the odds, such as Chris Moneymaker's meteoric rise and Stu Ungar's brilliance and tragic downfall. Their journeys will inspire and remind you that poker is not just a game of chance; it's a canvas where intellect, intuition, and mathematics merge to create a tapestry of strategy, resilience, and personal growth. 
  "Numbers on the Table" is the ultimate companion for poker enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the profound impact of mathematics on strategic decision-making. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious novice, this book offers a rich and rewarding exploration of a world where numbers reign supreme.

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  In Winter's Kitchen - Growing...

  Beth Dooley

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  When a New Jersey native moves to Minnesota, she discovers a local food movement strong enough to survive the toughest winter. Fascinating and heartfelt, this memoir demonstrates that even in a place with a short growing season, food grown locally and organically can be healthy, community-based, environmentally conscious, and—most of all—delicious.

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  Yes You're Pregnant But What...

  Kevin Nealon

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  At fifty-three, Kevin Nealon thought he had it all: a massive international celebrity with legions of loyal fans; a fabulous modeling career; hundreds of millions of dollars in the bank; and the most recognizable face on the planet. Nealon had accomplished the impossible: a thirty-year career in show business with only limited trips to rehab. But just like every other celebrity, he felt that was not enough. The perpetually insatiable Nealon wanted more, and for him "more" meant a little addition that drooled, burped, and pooped (no, not a Pomeranian). 
   
   
   
  Now, Nealon tells the outrageous story of how he battled through aching joints, Milano cookie cravings, and a rapidly receding hairline to become a first-time dad at an age when most fathers are packing their kids off to college. Offering hysterical commentary about his fickle, often hormonal, road to belated fatherhood, Nealon guides you through the delivery room and beyond, discussing how his past, his wife, and his neuroses all converged in a montage of side-splitting insecurities during the months leading up to the birth of his son. 
   
   
   
  Laugh-out-loud funny and remarkably poignant, Nealon's entertaining perspective and his wealth of sarcasm provide a take on fatherhood that is as fresh as it is universal, always reminding you that half the fun of being a parent is getting there.

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  101 Amazing Statistics -...

  Jack Goldstein

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  Did you know that you’re almost two thousand times more likely to die from an asteroid hitting the earth than you are from a terrorist attack? Would you be shocked to learn that almost half of pilots surveyed admitted to falling asleep during a flight? Do you think world population growth is increasing or declining? And does a regular social drinker earn more or less than their alcohol-free counterpart?In this fascinating book, John Harnish talks you through over one hundred statistics that will surprise, shock and amaze, covering subjects as diverse as life, death, crime, education, the environment and much more.©2017 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2017 Jack Goldstein Books

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  Right Down + Circle: Tony Hawk's...

  Cole Nowicki

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  An exuberant, incisive look at how Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater transformed a culture 
   
  Going from a hobby toy for surfers to an Olympic sport, skateboarding has had a tumultuous history. Today, professional skateboarders land endorsement deals with Nike and Adidas, while popular television series like HBO’s Betty tell the stories of diverse crews of skaters living in New York City. So how did a fledgling subculture rise from its near-death knell in the ’90s to become ubiquitous today? It was simply a matter of finding the right messenger. 
   
  In 1999, the bestselling video game Tony Hawk’sPro Skater was released, and a new generation was exposed to skateboarding culture right in their very own homes. Kids and adults alike could now spend hours playing as actual skateboarders, learning the vernacular, listening to the music skateboarders loved, and having fun onscreen before trying to skate IRL in the driveway. 
   
  Right, Down + Circle explores how a video game starring the most famous pro skater in the world brought skateboarding culture ― and its ever-shifting markers of music, subversion, and coolness ― to the masses and ultimately transformed the culture it borrowed from in the process.

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