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Plants for Sale! - Owning & Operating a Greenhouse for Profit Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: What Kind of Greenhouse is Right for You Chapter 2: Setting up your Greenhouse for Commercial Growing Chapter 3: What…When…and How Much Chapter 4: Plants for Sale Chapter 5: Getting the Most from your Greenhouse Closing Remarks Author Bio Introduction The fact that you are reading this book tends to make me believe we are alike in the aspect that we both derive a great deal of satisfaction from helping and watching things grow. To this day nothing (except my grandkids) brings a smile to my face faster than a cheery and colorful array of zinnias. They’re just the happiest flower I know! I will also venture to say you share similar thoughts in making your passion for growing things into more than just a hobby. Again…why else would you be reading this book? Hopefully you won’t be disappointed by what you read. Instead, this book is meant to provide you with the information necessary to begin to realize profits from your greenhouse. You will learn how to set up your greenhouse for commercial, how to determine what to grow and how much of it to grow, how to sell what you grow and even some alternative ways to profit from your greenhouse. Are you ready? Then start reading.

Table of Contents The Magic of Green Tea Table of Contents Introduction History of Tea How to recognize Green Tea How to Prepare Green Tea Health Benefits of Green Tea Best Detoxifying Agent Cardiovascular Diseases Stress Buster Weight Loss through Green Tea Cancer Fighting Properties Antiaging Properties Other Health Benefits Green Tea as a Beauty Aid Skin Rejuvenator Getting Rid of Sunburn Green Tea for Your Hair Traditional Green Tea Home Cure Remedies Basil leaf – green tea decoction Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Since ancient times, man has been looking for healthy drinks, which could promote good health, longevity, and vitality. Green tea comes in this category. A majority of us cannot do without the cup that cheers, early in the morning. Sometimes we may even find ourselves addicted to our cup of hearty java, first thing in the morning before we can wake up completely. But since ancient times, green tea has been such a major part of the lives of people who are very careful about their health, that it is no wonder that it is one of the most popular of natural healthy drinks going in the world today. The ancient Chinese preferred going without food rather than forfeit their cup of refreshing “Cha”. That is because tea was such a major part of Chinese culture in ancient times, that tea drinking ceremonies which were then adapted by Japan, were a major part of the social fabric. Even today, there are exotic teas which are going for thousands of dollars on the auction table, because they are considered to be such rare, distinguished and exotic beverages. Of the three major beverages of the world, tea is definitely the most popular. “Cha” is a word which is recognized all over the world, especially when one demands something refreshing to drink after a hard days’ work at the office or sitting doing that hard days’ work in the office. History of Tea Historically, tea has been assimilated in the social fabric for millenniums. Serendipity has a great hand in the knowledge of tea, like that of coffee. Coffee was supposedly found by a shepherd who had seen his goats eating some berries off a bush and then acting in a very enthusiastic and frisky manner. In the same way tea was supposedly discovered by a Chinese Emperor more than 3000 years ago. He was sitting in his garden and a few leaves of a fragrant camellia bush accidentally fell into a cauldron of boiling water in the vicinity. The resulting fragrance tempted the Emperor to sip this refreshing brew. And soon everybody in China was steeping the leaves of the Camellia in hot water and drinking the resulting infusion down. It was only later that the proper preparation of tea, in the form of drying the leaves, fermentation, oxidization and other tea preparation methods before it was packaged and sold to the consumers, became known globally down the ages. The Camellia sinensis plant is normally used for the preparation of green tea. The tea available in the market is normally found in 3 forms – black tea, green tea and oolong tea. All these teas are made through different phases of drying and intensity of the fermentation process. About 3 billion kgs of tea are consumed all over the world annually, of which the major tea drinkers are the Chinese, Japanese, Indians, which come up to 43% of the world population of tea drinkers. In ancient Eastern medicine, tea has been used as a relaxant, and healing drink. According to the Chinese, drinking lots of tea meant that you would not suffer from stomach problems, headaches, nervous tension, and any other disease, of which you could think. For the last 4000 years, tea has been an important ingredient used to cure people in alternative medicines in the East.

Table of Contents Introduction: Drawing a Big Cat Drawing tools Drawing Software Lion Jaguar Sitting Position Tiger Running Cheetah Lying Position Leopard Drawing Faces of Big Cats Roaring Tiger Roaring Lion Author/Illustrator Bio: Publisher Introduction: Drawing a Big Cat To effectively portray any of the big cats, you should know how to do it from the first lines you make and how you will finish it. The idea of this book is simple; guide you how to create the first reference marks with the simplest way that is known, and show you how to follow through from the next step of the process up to the last. This book is meant for those who wish to know the very basics of visually composing this specific branch of subjects (big cats or the Panthera genus), for the individuals who easily get lost along the process, or those who simply don’t know where or how to begin drawing them. If you have already encountered this topic and wish to know more about it, this is not the book for you. This book is meant for absolute beginners. Each step of the process, from creating the base up to applying the different color tones, is explained in details.

Table of Contents Introduction What is an otter? What kinds of otters are there? Where do otters live? The history of otters and humans European otters North American river otters Smooth-coated otters Marine otters Sea otters Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Otters have long been a favorite animal of many people. They live throughout the world, and populate the world of fiction as well. A popular British series, Redwall, uses them a lot as good guys. Another place that the otter shows up, is in the book Wind in the Willows, which is a beloved story about a toad, an otter, and other creatures. The otter has always come across to humans as cute, as well as entertaining. They are fast swimmers, and have been popular on the internet for their habit of holding on to each others' paws when out at sea or something of the sort. But there's more to otters than just being cute or being a good character in a book. Not only is there more than one kind of otter, there are also many different facts about them most people don't know. Read on and find out!

Table of Contents Introduction What are fish? What do fish eat? How do fish breathe? What Fish look like Fish and each other What do fish do? Saltwater versus freshwater fish A White Marlin; a salt water fish Pike is a freshwater fish Sharks Goldfish Marlins Lungfish Mud skippers Coelacanths Eating Fish Conclusion Publisher Introduction There are more fish in the world than any other animal. The word "fish" use to mean anything that swam so frogs, beavers, alligators, etc. There are still many animals that are called a fish, from lungfish to sharks.

Table of Contents Introduction to Sharks Shark Catfish The Red Tailed Shark Rainbow Shark Bala Shark Great White Shark Bull Shark Tiger Shark Hammerhead Shark Whale Shark Shark Attacks Shark Behavior What Sharks Look Like Facts about Sharks Publisher Introduction to Sharks In an aquarium, sharks are one of the most requested fish to be seen, by visitors. There are two types of sharks, those that live in salt water, like the ocean, and those that live in fresh water. Many sharks are big and scary, but not all of them.

Table of Contents Introduction Choosing the Plants Permanent Plants Bougainvillea Hibiscus Cannas Asters The Jasmine Family and Plumeria Roses Lilies Sowing Time Summer Plants Chrysanthemums Winter Plants Sweetpeas Phlox Hollyhocks Sunflowers Gladiolus Perennial Plants Dianthus Cosmos Periwinkles- Vinca Petunias Useful Gardening Tips Appendix Propagation through Buds Preparing a bud Grafting Benefits Wedge Grafting Grafting Wax Solutions Grafting Wax Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction A lovely and well-kept garden is definitely a thing of beauty and a joy forever. This is a visual delight and a respite to tired eyes. If any garden is to satisfy the aesthetic senses of its owner, it is going to be a mixed garden. It is going to have all sorts of flowers, which are going to play their own important roles in the creation of one whole picture. The adornment for a beautiful garden is going to start with an emerald green carpet of grass with plenty of beautiful colored foliage and plants which are going to make a very soul satisfying whole. That means the gardener whether he is experienced or an amateur gardener should have the knowledge of all the various groups of flowers. These are going to be employed in the creation of the garden. He is also going to need to know all about the general principles of gardening, and applying these principles to the various groups. These flowers can be divided into perennials, annuals, roses, biennials, rock plants and even alpine plants. Apart from this, your garden can have water plants and others which, by virtue of their usefulness and good looks are going to be accepted as essentials in the planting of a beautiful garden. What really makes a garden resplendent in beauty and grandeur is the large number of flowers in their myriad hues planted in different color combinations and designs. Your garden is going to have a number of flowering plants planted so that there are blossoms all the year around. This book is going to tell you how you can achieve that particular aim, and also tell you tips on how to take care of your garden throughout the year. Apart from this, you are going to get to know all about the common varieties of flowering plants and trees available easily to you all over the world, local and exotic.

Table of Contents Introduction What are rabbits? What do rabbits eat? What do rabbits look like? How do rabbits act? Rabbits as pets European Rabbits Cottontail Rabbits Volcano Rabbits Pygmy Rabbits Amami Rabbits Australian Rabbits Pikas Hares Conclusion Publisher Introduction Rabbits live in the wild and many are kept as pets. They are very cute and cuddly, and enjoy being petted. Many animals, like wolves and foxes, eat rabbits.

Introduction There are different levels on the endangered scale, including extinct, critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable, near threatened, and least concern. Extinct animals are no longer living on the Earth, like the dinosaurs. Critically endangered means that animal is at an extremely high risk for becoming extinct in the wild. Endangered just means that an animal is at a very high risk for becoming extinct in the wild. The biggest threat to most animals is humans; we are destroying and taking over their habitats. Humans are also over killing and illegally hunting several endangered animals.

Table of Contents Introduction About Rhinoceroses What a Rhino Looks Like How Rhinos Act and Talk Threats to Rhinoceros White Rhinoceros Black Rhinoceros Indian Rhinoceros Javan Rhinoceros Sumatran Rhinoceros Interesting Facts about the Rhinoceros Rhinoceros in different cultures Conclusion Publisher Introduction Rhinos are one of the major attractions at most zoos and wildlife preserves. In Greek, the word rhinoceros means nose horn. There are species of rhino that live in Asia and Africa; the African rhinos are the biggest. Many rhinos will let an oxpecker ride on their back, in return the bird will watch for danger and make a loud sounding special alarm, if there is harm. Rhinoceroses like to live by themselves. They have really bad eyesight, so if you see when charging into a tree or ant hill, it's most likely because they cannot see very well.

Table of Contents Introduction Why Make a Lawn? Selection and Preparation of Land Drainage Drainage Systems Leveling When to Level? Begin Sowing Seed Planting Turf planting Lawn Maintenance Trying Your Hand at Hand Weeding Problems in Your Lawn First Cutting Feeding Your Lawn Quick Tips Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction The love of gardening and creating a thing of beauty is as old as the history of mankind. Many people are born with this innate desire no doubt inherited from their ancestors to feel the soil running through their fingers, and create a wonderful place where new life grows, in the shape of trees, flowers, herbs and shrubs. This is the reason why since ancient times people have been covering wide stretches and expanses of barren land with grass seeds. Soon, lawns covered with green became part of the familiar beauty of a garden. Just imagine a garden without any sort of lawn in it. Or better still, imagine a landscape full of trees, plants, and shrubs, interspersed with brown soil with no patches of green grass around to dispel the harsh color scheme of green and brown.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Ducks - Keeping Ducks in Your Backyard Table of Contents Introduction Raising Ducks in Your Backyard Choosing Ducks Dabbling Ducks and Diving Ducks Incubation of Ducklings Artificial Incubation Brooding Cleaning duck eggs Ducks and drakes Housing Your Ducks How to Make a Grass Run Keeping a Small Flock Traditional House Dimensions Preventing Flight over Netting Breeding Ducks for the Table. Preparing Ducklings Ducks and Water Feeding Your Ducks. Layers Mash for Ducks What is Grass Meal? What is Bean Meal? Drinking Water Conclusion Author Bio Introduction It must have been somewhere, and some time millenniums ago, when man found that the Mallard and Muscovy that he hunted in the marshes, and brought home to his family was a bird which could be domesticated. One is not very certain about which particular civilization decided that duck brought up in your own farmyard, was a good source of eating for the whole family. Roast duck, broiled duck, duck with seasonings and herbs, even wild duck, along with their cousins, the geese and the swans made excellent fare especially during times, when other food resources were not so easily available. Geese and swans are definitely not considered ducks, though they belong to the same family. The original ancestral species is the same, even though the characteristics differ. Geese and swans are larger in size and can be found in seawater, as well as in freshwater. Ducks are smaller in size, but prefer freshwater habitats. In the same manner, you should not confuse ducks with other aquatic birds like divers, coots and grebes. All of them are good eating, but they are unrelated, except for their liking for water. Apart from the meat content and eggs, ducks have also been reared for their soft down. Drakes are larger in size, when compared to the female ducks. Some of the popular species are Muscovy ducks, Mallards Paradise Shelduck and Aylesbury . The bills are long, broad and sometimes, they are serrated so that the ducks can feed on easily filtered aquatic plant and animal species. A duck shoot has always been a popular occupation of people who enjoy hunting for gain, especially when you are shooting these birds on the wing. A duck cannot fly when it is molting, and it normally molts before the duck group’s migration to a warmer climate.

The Gardener’s Pantry - Storing Away Food You Grow for the Winter Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 The Basics of Freezing Fruits & Vegetables Chapter 2 The Basics of Canning Fruits & Vegetables Chapter 3 The Fruits of your Labor Chapter 4: Eat your Veggies Chapter 5: That Little Something Extra Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction There are dozens—okay, hundreds—of books on the market about how to preserve the food you grow in your garden. Each and every one of these books, I am sure, has something to bring to the table (no pun intended) in regards to getting the job done. So why another one? Why are we putting one more book out there for you to choose from? Glad you asked… The purpose of this book is to give you a brief overview of why and how to preserve the food you grow before moving on to actually telling you how to treat different foods to get the best results when it comes to taste and texture of the foods you can or freeze. In other words, what you have before you is a guidebook; one that will take you step by step through the process of canning and freezing food for future use.

Table of Contents Introduction Where Eagles Live Hunting and Food Life and babies Some Popular Eagle Species Bald Eagles Golden Eagle Crowned Eagle White-tailed Eagle Fun Facts About Eagles Conclusion Publisher Introduction Eagles are the second largest birds of prey (vultures are first). Eagles are known as one of the most lethal and vicious animals. Eagles fly high above almost everything and use their excellent vision to spot prey on the ground or in the water. Eagles can be found world-wide, except in Antarctica.

Table of Contents Introduction About Penguins Penguins’ Feathers How Penguins Hunt For Food Why Preening is Important Caring For Their Young Penguin Groups Emperor Penguins King Penguin Gentoo Penguins Adelie Penguin Chinstrap Penguins Rockhopper Erect Crested Penguins Fiordland Penguins Macaroni Penguins Royal Penguin Snares Penguins Humboldt Penguins African Penguins Magellanic Penguins Galápagos Penguins Yellow-eyed Penguins Fairy Penguin Fun Facts About Penguins Read More Amazing Animal Books Publisher Introduction Not all penguins are black and white. Some penguins weigh 100 pounds, others weigh only 2 pounds.

Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 - Awareness Information Differentiating Warnings and Watches Be Aware of Flood Hazards Plan for a Flood Instructions to Children How to Protect Your Property Chapter 3 - Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit Prepare Your Kit Disaster Supplies Kit Basics Evacuation Supplies Kit To Build a Makeshift Toilet First Aid Kit Sanitation Disaster Tools Chapter 4 - What to do Before Flooding Occurs What to do During a Flood WATCH What to Do During a Flood WARNING What to do if You Are Driving During a Flood What to do After a Flood or Flash Flood After returning home: Chapter 5 - Treating flood injuries Bleeding Lacerations and Cuts Sprains and strains Snake bites Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Preface Floods are the rage of nature brought about by the combination of its wrath and human negligence. We will try to explain the techniques and tips for flood survival, in this book. We start off by explaining the different kinds of floods, what causes them, and how human actions have increased the level of flood intensity over time. Awareness is a strong weapon and one of the most useful ones in combating any natural calamity. We explain the associated risks with your various locations and give you advice in coping with different scenarios. Section three leads you through every tool necessary for battling and defending these scenarios. Coping with disaster without first aid and helping materials is a catastrophic situation. Lastly, we guide you further in matters of what to do after a flood and finish off with the first aid techniques for the most common injuries that you might have the misfortune to face.

Table of Contents Introduction What is a seal? What kinds of seals are there? Where did seals come from? The history of seals and humans Walruses Elephant Seals Sea lions Fur Seals Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Seals are a big part of several cultures throughout the world. In ancient times in Greece, they were on early coins. The Celts (people who settled in Ireland and Britain) believed that there were creatures called selkies that were like mermaids, except they hid their human sides under a seal skin. The Inuit people, among other people, have depended on seals for a long time, and some of their legends have seals in them, including the goddess Sedna.She has a half-seal body, appearing rather like a mermaid. Seals are spread throughout many regions of the world; they have provided humans with food, and kept other species from getting too large in numbers. They are fascinating creatures that split their time between the land and the sea.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Animals of North America For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Animals of North America. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about these wonderful animals. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of Animals of North America: anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Animals of North America*** Table of Contents Introduction 1. Large Mammals of Yellowstone 2. Bighorns 3. Coyotes 4. Moose 5. Wolves 6. Cougars 7. Elk 8. Pronghorn 9. Grizzly Bears 10. Black Bears 11. Bison or Buffalo 12. Skunks 13. Raccoons 14. Chipmunks 15. Prairie Dogs 16. Roadrunners 17. Bald Eagles 18. California Sea Lions 19. Canadian Geese

Table of Contents Introduction What Is Good Seed? Disease-Free Seeds Clubroot Root Knot Blackleg Yellowing Blackrot Classification of Vegetables Seed Kind Seed Variety Plant Strain Plant Stock Buying the Right Seeds Price of Good Seed Seed Growing Advantages Disadvantages Testing of Seed Doing a Germination Test The Right Temperature for Germination Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Every gardener or crop grower worth his salt, knows all about the importance of good seeds, in order to get a bountiful harvest. This book is going to give you plenty of information on how to choose the best seed, what is good seed, and how you can grow plants properly through traditional seed growing methods. A gardener must start with successful seeds, this above all the other factors, is the most important. So he has to find the best way in which he can get the best seed from reliable and from disease-free sources.

The Secret to a Healthy Pregnancy Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: Nitty-Gritty of Your Blessed Life Chapter 1:10 Facts of Pregnancy Chapter 2: Are You Expecting? Early pregnancy symptoms: Late striking symptoms: Section 2: Cramping First Trimester Chapter 1: Symptoms of the First 3 Months Chapter 2: Steps to Follow Exercise for your baby: Chapter 3: Diet to Take Chapter 4: Don’ts of the Early Era Section 3: Get Over Second Trimester Chapter 1: Feel the Change Chapter 2: Vitals of the Second Trimester Chapter 3: Diet to Take Chapter # 4: Don’ts of the Mid Era Section # 4: Count Down To Birth Chapter 1: Look Pregnant Chapter 2: Points to Follow Chapter 3: Diet to Take Chapter 4: Don’ts Towards the End Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Are you a mom to be? Congratulations! Your baby is indeed a blessing for you. But, his journey from heaven to earth is all in your belly. Your every act will affect your little new angel, including your habits, your attitude, and your routine. Don’t panic on the fact you have to go through this alone. Also, don’t be affright of all the advice given by the random ladies out there. Here we are just going to help you out in this crucial, as well as, blessed time. This book covers almost each and every aspect of pregnancy. It reveals some secrets for the health of the charming angel in your hands. This book includes all the essential and basic steps you should take while you are expecting. Put your hand on your belly and go through this book. You will end up having a joyous, healthy and fresh start with us.

Amazing Ocean Creatures For Kids Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Mimic Octopus: Blue-striped Fangblenny: Ghost Pipefish: Leafy Sea Dragon: Chapter 2 Swordtail Characin: Pearl Fish: Coleman Shrimp: Black Marble Jawfish: Tasseled Anglerfish: Chapter 3 Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” ~Jacques Yves Cousteau The Ocean is full of amazing creatures in all shapes, sizes and colors! This large body of water is covered with life, but to survive some creatures need to be very smart. And they need to know how to hide or pretend really well. In this book, we will talk about a few creatures who really know how to vanish in plain sight! Are you ready to get started? Then review the names of these amazing creatures before we begin: 1-Mimic Octopus 2-Blue Striped Fang Blenny 3-Ghost Pipefish 4-Cockatoo Wasp fish 5-Leafy Sea Dragon 6-Swordtail Characin 7-Pearl fish 8-Coleman Shrimp 9-Black Marble Jaw Fish 10-Tasseled Anglerfish Do you know any of these creatures and what makes them unique? It’s their ability to blend in with their surroundings. For example, some of them change their colors to look like something completely different. Others hide in funny places and some even change their body shape to look like something else! Can you do that? These Ocean creatures can teach us a lot about making the best of any situation and learning how to adapt. Another word for this practice is called: Camouflage. Do you know what this word means? Kids.Net.Au describes this word like this: “the act of concealing the identity of something by modifying its appearance; Remember: Every creature on the planet can teach us something new. So take a moment to learn about the real “masters of disguise!”

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Table of Contents Preface Getting Started Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: Methods of production Chapter # 3: Types of coconut oil Chapter # 4: Why is coconut oil so healthy? Chapter # 5: Buying and storing coconut oil Chapter # 6: Using coconut oil Benefits of coconut oil to the brain Chapter # 1: Protects against neurodegenerative conditions Benefits of coconut oil to the body Chapter # 1: Fights heart disease Chapter # 2: Cures candida Chapter # 3: Effective against diabetes Chapter # 4: Promotes skin health Chapter # 5: Promotes hair health Chapter # 6: Aids digestion Conclusion References Preface There are dozens of cooking oils used around the world but few can match the health benefits of coconut oil. For a long time, coconut oil has been wrongly advertised as an unhealthy food product because of its high unsaturated fat content in order to promote other cooking oils such as canola. The common complaints against coconut oil were elevated cholesterol levels, risk of heart and brain disorders etc. Today, research has revealed that coconut oil, although comprising of 90% saturated fats, is quite safe for consumption and contrary to what was advertised, has dozens of health benefits of its own. From being a natural cooking oil that is delicious and having a high smoke point, to a healer of several serious diseases and preventer of a similar number, coconut oil is indeed a blessing of nature that has been misrepresented for a long time. This book aims to educate the reader on the health benefits of coconut oil and enable them to take full advantage of this healthy commodity in their lives so that they can reap all the health benefits of the oil and avoid any side effects that it may cause.

Bears For Kids Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Bears For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with Bears. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series. The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the web. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets. Lots of facts and photos will help your children learn about this wonderful animal. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this beautiful animal: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. *** You and your kids will love learning about Bears*** Table of Contents Introduction About Bears Features of Bears Habitat of Bears Diet of Bears Behavior and Vocalization Asiatic Black Bear Black Bear Brown Bear Panda Bear Polar Bear Sloth Bear Spectacled Bear Sun Bear Bears and Humans Myths and Legends Author Bio Introduction I am sure you are aware of the teddy bear- the fluffy soft toy with round face and beady eyes almost waiting to be picked and cuddled by someone. Almost everyone in their childhood must have adored this toy for its cuteness. Some may have even wondered whether real bears look and feel exactly the same as teddy bears. Wouldn't you love to find out? Did you know that there are more than 6 different species of bears in the world? The different vocal sounds of a bear means something specific. Are you curious to know what they mean? The ‘long sleep’ or hibernating bears have for certain period of time – what is it called and why do they have such naps? Want to know more? Then read on as we take you on a journey uncovering all what you need to know about bears starting from habitat, diet, behavior, peculiar habits and different species. All this may sound exciting because this fun filled book will never fail to amaze you with some fascinating facts on bears so much so that you might feel like you are being dragged into a different world with only bears to care for.

Table of Contents Preface Introduction Chapter 1 - Collecting water Discerning Filtration and Purification Chapter 2 - Filteration Techniques Building a water filter Chapter 3 - Purification techniques Boiling Filtration or purification pumps Purification drops and tablets Make an evaporation trap in the ground. Turning urine and salt water into drinkable water. Solar still Chapter 4 - Choose Your Snow Wisely How to melt snow the right way Does the water from snow need to be purified? Chapter 5 - Different Approaches to Hydration Chapter 6 - Minimising Water Loss Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Nothing, I repeat nothing, is more important than water for humans to live on this planet (well excluding oxygen though that’s obvious). Your body is made up of around 60-80% water and you cannot hope to continue performing your daily chores with the same efficiency if you don’t find enough water. Certainly the amount of usage of water varies depending upon the climate and activities you are involved in, but its presence is always required. In a moderate climate with low levels of activity, approximately 2 liters of water is required daily for a 160 lb person. Certainly when the climate changes or the level of activity turns to exercise, you need to increase this amount simultaneously. The first sign of dehydration may be discerned through the color of the urine. A normal hydrated body produces a pale yellow color, but a dehydrated body produces urine that is darker in color. To make sure that the body doesn’t dehydrate you need to not only meet the required quantity of water, but you also have to make sure that the water is clean. The reason why you constantly need to drink water is because your body continuously releases liquids and you need to maintain those levels. The release of liquids from your body is in the form of urination, sweating, excretion, and respiration. The liquids are released so that the toxins can be removed from your body and proper hydration makes this happen along with redistributing the nutrients in the body. Water also provides the pathway for electrical impulses to travel through nerve and brain cells to activate the muscles. The brain in itself is made up of 80% water.

Grandpa John’s Famous Dutch Oven Recipes Table of Contents Introduction Tools Needed Preparing & Seasoning Your Dutch Oven Cleaning Your Dutch Oven Buying a Dutch Oven Buying an indoor Dutch oven Buying an Outdoor Dutch oven Tips on Cooking with Your Dutch Oven Section Two: Recipes Dijon Chicken Stew One-Dish Chicken & Rice Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili Autumn Chicken Stew Jamaican Curried Shrimp & Mango Soup Braised Winter Vegetable Pasta Leek, Potato & Spinach Stew Indian-Spiced Eggplant & Cauliflower Stew Salmon Chowder Peppery Pork Stew Beef Stew Recipe Vegetarian Black-Bean Chili Pork Rib Ragu Turkey and White-Bean Chili Golden Lentil Stew Manhattan Fish Chowder Quiche Lorraine Country Breakfast Dad’s Breakfast Dutch oven All in One Breakfast One Pan Breakfast Dutch oven Pot Roast Barbecue Sauce (Family Secret ) Heart Healthy Dutch oven Ribs Chuck Wagon Brisket BBQ Beef Dutch oven Stew Home Grown Stew Swiss Chicken & Vegetables Dutch Oven Teriyaki Chicken Chicken Washington Heart Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu Dutch Oven Chicken BBQ Chicken Cashew Chicken Chicken Enchilada Casserole Pork Loin Roast Pork Chops and Potatoes Little Smokies Barbecued Spare Ribs Fresh Rainbow Trout Dutch Oven Pizza Easy Dutch oven Lasagna Dutch oven Potatoes Double Good Potatoes Dutch Oven Potatoes & Cheese Onion Rings Baked Beans Bob White Burritos Patio Beans Cream Soda Biscuits Dutch Oven Rolls Pioneer Dutch Oven Cornbread Pioneer Dutch Oven Bread Hard Tack Fry Bread Dad’s Campout Bread Norwegian Crisp Bread Indian Fry Bread Honey Butter Raspberry Delight Fruit Cobbler Dutch oven Mixed Surprise Chocolate Carmel Cake Quick Cherry Cobbler Cherry Cobbler Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cobbler Apple Spice Cobbler Fruit Cobblers Pineapple Upside Down Cake Chocolate Chip Cookies After many years as a scoutmaster teaching boys to cook he decided to put his recipes together and find other peoples favorite family recipes from around the community and put them together into a cookbook that he could share. At first it was a fund raiser for scouts to go to camp and then it has just evolved over time as a great collection of family recipes that anyone with a Dutch oven can use to cook, over an open fire, with briquettes or just in your house oven. Simple easy recipes. There is nothing better than being at the family cabin and cooking a great meal and being with family. Some of the family favorites are the Dutch oven lasagna or the stew. We hope you have as much enjoyment from cooking and sharing these recipes as we have had making this book and cooking these recipes in our family.

Tyrannosaurus Rex For Kids - Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers Table of Contents Introduction What It Looked Like Where It Lived What It Did: Hunter or Scavenger? Conclusion Author Bio Introduction The Tyrannosaurus Rex is one of the most exciting dinosaurs to talk about because of its enormous size, sharp teeth, and terrifying name. The dinosaur is one of the most easily recognized dinosaurs because of movies and television shows showing the dinosaur in all its monstrous glory- but how much do you really know about the Tyrannosaur? Movies and television might make the Tyrannosaur look cool but they don’t tell us a lot about how or when they lived. They also don’t tell us a lot about why they don’t exist anymore or why we should even know anything about the Tyrannosaur. We are going to take a journey back in time to check out this amazing dinosaur. Knowing more about the dinosaur will it more exciting because there a lot of cool things to know about a Tyrannosaur. The first thing we are going to do is talk about what a Tyrannosaur looks like and why it looks the way it does. The second thing we are going to do is take a look at where it lived and who it lived with. The last thing we are going to do is talk about what a Tyrannosaur might have done in any given day. When we have finished our journey, you should know more about the Tyrannosaur than what movies and television shows tell you.

Table of Contents Introduction What is a wasp? What kinds of wasps are there? The history of wasps and humans Yellow jacket Hornet Fig wasp Conclusion Author Bio Introduction Wasps are an insect most people know about and hate very much. At the same time, they know very little about them except that they can sting more than one time, and some kinds are kind of cranky. With most of them having the telltale yellow and black stripes, people know to steer clear of wasps. Yet, they don't have these colors just to warn people; there's more to the wasp's coloring than that. And many of them have entirely different coloring too, such as the green hornet. Most are familiar with the common wasp, but there are so many different kinds of wasps that there's no hope of including a good description of all of them even in a thousand page book. Some are small, some are huge. Some reproduce in different ways; others pollinate plants, and others don't. There's an incredible amount to know about the wasp and all its kinds. So, read on, and discover the things they never tell you about wasps.

Table of Contents Introduction Important tips For Gardening Planting Shrubs Where Do You Plant Shrubs Choosing the Best Location for Your Garden Perennials Annuals Different Advantages of Annuals and Perennials Fern and wildflower gardens – Planting Vines Bulbs Which Bulbs to Select Preparing Your Garden Planting the Seeds Thinning of Plants Transplanting Cold frames and hotbeds. Cultivating the Soil Enemies of Your Garden Storing Vegetables for the Winter Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Did you know that even in a small city lot, a large amount of pleasurable and profitable work in growing plants can be possible right where there is some soil available in which to plant things? It does not matter if you just have a pocket handkerchief sized backyard. If you want to know more about gardening for pleasure and gardening for profit, this book is going to give you some easy to implement tips and techniques so that you can start up this relaxing and amusing hobby right now. There is nothing quite so soul satisfying as getting your hands into rich and fertile earth and soil in order to grow something right now. You may make up a flower garden to beautify the outside of your house. A vegetable and fruit garden is going to furnish you with a continuous source of food of the best kind at a low cost. Both of these are going to give you plenty of opportunity for healthy outdoor exercise, while furnishing a source of pleasure to the one who cares for them and watches their development throughout the seasons. If you have a large yard, the vegetable and fruit gardens are going to yield you financial return, as well as keep your home table, kitchen and cellar supplied with fresh vegetables and fruit produce. Before beginning the actual work on planting, it is much more satisfactory to make a paper plan. This can be done in late winter before you intend any work done outdoors. Ask the neighboring nurseries for catalogs. You may also want to ask your neighbors about giving you some seedlings from their own gardens. This plan is going to consist of a map of your grounds drawn to a proper scale. This will show the location of the buildings, boundaries, trees, shrubbery, and other plants which have already been planted there. For example, this illustration can show you the plan of a herb garden. Along with an outer boundary limit, there is going to be an inner square, a center square, and the herbal bed areas. You can make your plan according to your own wish, but it is always sensible to ask the advice of an experienced gardener to look at your land and tell you about the right places where you can plant borders, hedges, beds, walks, and so on.

Table of Contents Introduction Benefits of Mushrooms Health Benefits of Mushrooms Other Beneficial Uses of Mushrooms How Mushrooms Grow Places One Can Grow Mushrooms Outdoor mushroom growing Preparation of logs and stumps in your Courtyard Medium for fungal preparation Stump drilling Spawn run Courtyard Preparation Procedures Courtyard Garden Patch Preparation of a chip bed Inoculation Watering Harvesting Spore Harvesting From Mushrooms Spore Harvesting From Mushrooms Spore Collection Techniques Spore syringe Poisonous, Toxic & Psychoactive Mushrooms Toxic/Poisonous mushrooms Psychoactive Mushrooms Myths about Mushroom Picking Family features of Different Mushroom Species Miscellaneous Information on Mushrooms Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Thank you for acquiring this book. It is the hope of the author that with this gardening guide, readers will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and information to establish and manage a courtyard mushroom plot. Truth be told, not everyone you will meet, will appreciate the value of mushrooms the way you do. Also, this isn't just because of ignorance; the truth is that most people do not know or have not yet heard of the countless benefits of mushrooms‐ For example; do you know that there are certain species of mushrooms that can produce dyes? Being a fungus, not all mushrooms are edible; furthermore, the different species of mushrooms that are edible also produce different effects in the human body after consumption. Nowadays mushrooms are utilized extensively by chefs all over the world when preparing cuisines or dishes. Mushrooms are also becoming a commodity of interest in most groceries as well as supermarkets and farmer's markets. Poisonous and toxic varieties of mushrooms have been discussed in order to educate the reader on the dangers that they pose if eaten. Moreover, those with psychoactive properties have also been discussed. In view of the last statement, please note that some jurisdictions do not allow the cultivation of certain mushroom species, so if you are interested in growing a particular species, make sure that you verify with the local administration. Lastly, this mushroom farming guide has been written to enlighten both the readers who just seek for information as well as those who actually want to practice mushroom farming. It has been written in a casual yet decent manner in order to keep the reader entertained as well as informed. Enjoy!

How to Build a Greenhouse with plans Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to Greenhouses Design considerations Choosing a site for your Greenhouse Chapter 2 Types of Greenhouses Based on Shape Based on Utility Based on Construction Material Based on Covering Materials Chapter 3 Elements of a Greenhouse Foundations Concrete Foundation Concrete Slab Foundation Wood Foundation Plumbing and Wiring Flooring Advantages of permanent floor Advantages of temporary floor Framing Framing of Walls and Roof Wall Framing Tips Framing of Doors and Vents Roof Framing Heating Calculating Heat Requirements for your Greenhouse Heat Conservation Tips Cooling Evaporative Cooling Greenhouse Maintenance Chapter 4 Greenhouse Plans A greenhouse is a house made of glass or plastic where plants are grown; it is also called a hothouse or a glasshouse, which allows as much light as possible and protects the plants from winter and cold winds. One can use the greenhouse for the entire planting process i.e., from sowing the seeds to harvesting the produce.

First Aid for the Beginner - The Basics of First Aid Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 – Getting Started Chapter 2 – First Aid for Airway Obstruction Chapter 3 – First Aid for Breathing Chapter 4 – First Aid for Choking Chapter 5 – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Chapter 6 – First Aid for Bleeding Chapter 7 – First Aid for Poisoning Chapter 8 – First Aid for Burns Chapter 9 – First Aid for Fractures and Dislocation Chapter 10 – First Aid for Shock Chapter 11 – First Aid for Seizures Chapter 12 – First Aid for Stings and Bites Conclusion Author Bio Introduction When it comes to defining first aid, it means the immediate care provided to an ill or injured person before a proper medical treatment is availed. In other words, first aid can be regarded as the life saving measures. But, why is it so important to know about first aid? The main purpose of first aid is to save the lives of people in life threatening accidental situations when no help is around. No doubt, the era we live in is the era of technologies, machines and modern vehicles, but unfortunately we are utilizing these facilities at the cost of our precious lives. The incidences of fire cases and road side accidents have been increasing for the past few decades. But, in most of the accidental situations, the death of the victim happens due to the lack of immediate medical treatment. Sometimes, it is not possible for the ambulance or a doctor to reach to the calamity stricken location immediately. What would you do if a friend of yours was choking in front of you and none of the people are around you was a doctor? Obviously, you just wouldn’t let your friend die in front of your eyes. This is where your training or knowledge of first aid would come handy, if you had any. By knowing the first aid skills, you might be at least able to save the life of victims on the spot before help could arrive. This clearly portrays the importance of first aid training. The number of precious lives that we lose every year in accidents can be significantly reduced by promoting the concept of first aid training. This basic purpose of this book is to teach you different techniques and maneuvers that everyone should at least have some knowledge about. Who knows when you might face an emergency? It’s better to be prepared than not. So, buckle your seat belts and dive into the world of handy first aid skills that you should know. I’m sure by the time you reach the end of this book, you’ll be happy that you came across something this good.

Health Benefits of Papaya - For Cooking and Healing Table of Contents Preface Getting Started Chapter # 1: Intro Chapter # 2: Nutritional Worth Chapter # 3: Selection & Storage Health Benefits Chapter # 1: Macular Degeneration Chapter # 2: Cancer Chapter # 3: Cholesterol Chapter # 4: Skin Health Chapter # 5: Hair Health Recipes Chapter # 1: Papaya Salsa with Grilled Macadamia Crusted Tuna Chapter # 2: Fresh Papaya Jam Chapter # 3: Papaya Stuffed Chicken with Basmati Rice Conclusion References Author Bio Publisher Preface The deliciously sweet, musky toned and soft papaya is a truly extraordinary fruit which is sometimes even known as the “fruit of angels”. This particular fruit was once very exotic and considered a delicacy around the world, but owing to its increasing number of benefits, both health & culinary, the fruit is now being made available all year round in all parts of the globe. The fruit is not only extremely delicious but has several medicinal, nutritional and digestive uses that have sparked the interest of many researches and drug-companies. To find out all about papaya, read on!

Table of Contents Introduction Some Points about Dieting “Clean Eating” The 75:25% Diet Binge Eating Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction When a friend of mine asked me why I was writing this book, when she knew very well that I did not advocate dieting – as in starving yourself – I told her that there are a number of people out there, who are so used to dieting in order to lose weight or to look for any other way and means, in which they can lose weight, and that is why, if they really have to do this, they had better do it sensibly, systematically and get permanent results. You are going to find some examples in this book, taken from classic stories, and because I am more familiar with UK and American classics, they are going to tell you about some exercise routines and lifestyles of times gone by, more than hundred years ago. We may find it amusing, but there was a time when every youngster was encouraged by his mother and father to take up physical training as an exercise routine in order to keep healthy throughout his life. Unfortunately that is not being done nowadays because parents themselves could not be bothered to keep fit in exercise or workouts. Also, at that time, the lifestyle, the diet was totally different, and it is not being followed today. Many of the healthy foodstuffs which we use to eat 150 years ago have been removed from our diet list today, because some doctors somewhere said that it is unhealthy for you to eat this particular diet and you believed him. Instead, you have substituted unhealthy supplements, manufactured in chemical labs and which are being marketed by these quack doctor doors all over the world because according to them, these are going to keep you healthy. And you believe them because you have been brainwashed since childhood, into believing that whatever you read on the Internet or your doctors tell you is exactly right. So, if you are a person who has gone on to a diet, at least once in his/her life, think of it. So what did you go through? Eating boring and bland foods and the problem was that you would have to eat these boring and bland foods, throughout your life, after you had achieved your goal of losing a given amount of weight. That meant that you would never be allowed to eat the healthy foods, which made life worth living. It was possible that these healthy foods never came into your diet list, since childhood, because possibly your parents had decided that they were not good for you because somebody had told them that it was not good for them. And I think it is very surprising, socially and psychologically, that whenever I went to lands of plenty where there was plenty of food available, there were also people, who definitely did not eat that food because they were going through the mode of self starvation, all in the name of dieting.

able of Contents Learning Decorative Stitches – the Art of Shirring and Smocking Table of Contents Introduction Gathering Using Cords for Gathers Staying a Gathered Seam Getting Started with Smocking Traditional Diamond Stitch Different Types of Stitches Cable Stitch Honeycomb stitch and Surface Honeycomb Surface Honeycomb Outline back stitch Also Known As Stem Stitch Chevron Stitch Wave Stitch Trellis stitch Measuring for Smocking Helpful Tips Gauging Machine Smocking Also Known As Shirring Tips for Machine Shirring Couching Fagotting Finishing the Smocking Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction I was just moving around the local fabric market, when I noticed that a number of garments were embroidered with really attractive smocking stitches at the front and the back, the neck, yokes, pockets, sleeves, the bodices, necklines, bodices, cuffs, and even waists of a supposedly plain design and turn them into a thing of beauty. Smocking is supposed to have originated in Europe somewhere in the medieval times, where buttons could not be afforded by the laborers to fasten the garment and fullness needed to be controlled. This was done with multiple rows of gathered fabric which was controlled over a wide area. Nowadays, it is restricted to just babies and children’s clothing primarily, even though you can use it on any garment which needs a bit of decorative embellishment. Later on, smocking became a purely decorative design intended as a status symbol – the word originates from a peasants’ shirt also known as a smock. This was used extensively in almost every garment made by hand for laborers as well as for popular ordinary wear in the eighteenth as well as the nineteenth century. Smocking at that time was done with crewel needles or embroidery needles with silken threads or cotton threads depending on the fabric. You will need about 3 times the initial width’s material because of major part of it is going to be gathered up into folds, and stitched together. If you can gather the material, you can smock it. Naturally, this was the best way in which clothes could be “gathered together” in the absence of elastic. The fabrics on which the stitches work best are lightweight and ones that can gather easily. These include gingham, muslin, crêpe de Chine, Cashmere, Swiss cotton, voile, Batiste, cottons, and handkerchief linens.

Table of Contents Preface Chapter # 1- Introduction Chapter # 2- Falling Getting back on your feet Being safe than sorry Chapter # 3- Electric shock Aftermath of the shock Tackling the shocked individual Let the shock be grounded forever Chapter # 4- Poisoning How do you know the signs of poisoning? Battling out the poison Keeping the venom at bay Chapter # 5- Household burns Know your burns Adding relief to fire Keeping your distance with the blazing fames Chapter # 6- Conclusion How to Do CPR? References Author Bio Publisher Preface Our lives are filled with commonplace incidents and accidents as we revolve around the constant day to day activities, which have become a part of our routine. Sometimes this journey treads on some dangerous roads as we come across the domestic battles with electricity, fire, and toxic substances. Household accidents take numerous forms and sizes, but we have to tackle them and depending upon the size of the attacks we can find the defendants in our homes.We just have to know where to look and this is exactly what this book aims to do. We plan on giving you the weapons for combating these tricky and intimidating opponents. This book deals with four basic broad categories of accidents: falling, burning, electric shocks, and accidently getting poisoned by any of the various toxic substances ever present in a common house. We cannot ensure your safety, but after going through this we are sure that depending upon the level of steps that you can endorse, you may be able to help yourself and the loved ones around you. The layout of this book is in such a manner that it introduces you with an incident and gives you its symptoms whenever you come across it and then tells you what plan of action you ought to take. Our advice does not end with your talking control of the incident, but moves on to at an even more important step which is the way to keep that incident at bay for the rest of your life. We provide you with tips and plans to prevent that accident from taking place again to protect the rest of your fate and actions. Even though accidents are a matter of fate it is important that we try and do the best we can for our family and ourselves before leaving it to our unforeseeable future.

Table of Contents Preface Snoring Chapter # 1: Snoring and its characteristics Chapter # 2: Health risks associated with snoring Causes of Snoring Chapter # 3: Causes of Snoring Chapter # 4: How you snore shows why you snore Natural remedies to stop snoring Chapter # 5: Tips to stop snoring naturally Chapter # 6: Bedtime remedies Chapter # 7: Throat exercises Chapter # 8: Home remedies for curing snoring Dealing with your snoring complaints Chapter # 9: Communicating with your partner Chapter # 10: Dealing with the snoring complaints Chapter # 11: Self defense Chapter #12: When to see a doctor Conclusion References About the Author Publisher Preface Around 45% of normal adults snore occasionally and around 25% are routine snorers. Though it may seem to be a normal problem, as it is very common, but it should not be taken carelessly, especially in case of habitual snorers, as it may be an indication of obstructed breathing. Now a days, there are many anti- snoring devices available in the market and every year more of them are added, promising to cure the snoring problem. Unfortunately, many of these devices are not backed by research or lab testing. Some of them may even require you to stay awake the whole night. However, there are plenty of proven techniques and natural remedies that can help in eliminating this problem instead of relying on these devices. In this eBook, we discuss snoring, sleeping disorders, what causes snoring, and natural remedies including home remedies to treat snoring. Apart from that, we also talk about how to deal with the snoring complaints and how to cooperate and ask your partner to support you in curing the problem.