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The biochar handbook : a practical guide to making and using bioactivated charcoal / by Wilson, Kelpie,1956-Author(DLC)n 2005060406;

Includes bibliographical references and indexWith extensive research, real-world examples, and hands-on applications, this go-to guide offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of biochar--and all of its world-changing uses. Like many human discoveries, biochar has likely been invented, lost, and reinvented multiple times. It can be found in the rich terra preta soils of the Amazon and in the ancient 'dark earths' dotting Africa, Asia, and Europe. However, biochar isn't just an archeological curiosity. In The Biochar Handbook, author Kelpie Wilson argues that the simple process of burning organic material in a low-oxygen, low-emission environment could be one of the most powerful tools we have to restore degraded soils and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. In accessible and authoritative prose, Wilson demonstrates that biochar is a low-tech but effective means of reducing wildfire risks, restoring soil carbon, managing manure, weaning farms off of toxic inputs, and producing the best compost ever made. Whether you're a gardener, homesteader, rancher, commercial farmer, permaculturalist, or forest manager, this book will show you how to put biochar to work, making you and your community more resilient as a result.

Subjects: Biochar.; Soil amendments.; Ashes as fertilizer.;

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The Ash family / by Dektar, Molly,author.(CARDINAL)784014;

"When a young woman leaves her family, and the civilized world, to join an off-the-grid community headed by an enigmatic leader, she discovers that belonging comes with a deadly cost, in this lush and searing debut novel. At nineteen, Berie encounters a seductive and mysterious man at a bus station near her home in North Carolina. Shut off from the people around her, she finds herself compelled by his promise of a new life. He ferries her into a place of order and chaos: the Ash Family farm. There, she joins an intentional community living off the fertile land of the mountains, bound together by high ideals and through relationships she can't untangle. Berie, now renamed Harmony, renounces her old life and settles into her new one on the farm. She begins to make friends. And then they start to disappear. Thrilling and profound, The Ash Family explores what we will sacrifice in the search for happiness, and the beautiful and grotesque power of the human spirit as it seeks its ultimate place of belonging." --

Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Thrillers (Fiction); Communal living; Missing persons;

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Atlanta noir / by Jones, Tayari,editor,author,writer of introduction.(CARDINAL)347736;

"Atlanta has its share, maybe more than its share, of prosperity. But wealth is no safeguard against peril...Creepy as well as dark, grim in outlook...Hints of the supernatural may make these tales...appealing to lovers of ghost stories." -- Kirkus Reviews "These stories, most of them by relative unknowns, offer plenty of human interest...All the tales have a Southern feel." --Publishers Weekly "Jones, author ofLeaving Atlanta, returns to the South via Akashic's ever-growing city anthology series. The collection features stories from an impressive roster of talent including Jim Grimsley, Sheri Joseph, Gillian Royes, Anthony Grooms and David James Poissant. The 14 selections each take place in different Atlanta neighborhood." -- Atlanta-Journal Constitution Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 withBrooklyn Noir. Each book comprises all new stories, each one set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the respective city. This much-anticipated and long-overdue installment in Akashic's Noir Series reveals many sides of Atlanta known only to its residents. Brand-new stories by: Tananarive Due, Kenji Jasper, Tayari Jones, Dallas Hudgens, Jim Grimsley, Brandon Massey, Jennifer Harlow, Sheri Joseph, Alesia Parker, Gillian Royes, Anthony Grooms, John Holman, Daniel Black, and David James Poissant. From the introduction by Tayari Jones: Atlanta itself is a crime scene. After all, Georgia was founded as a de facto penal colony and in 1864, Sherman burned the city to the ground. We might argue about whether the arson was the crime or the response to the crime, but this is indisputable: Atlanta is a city sewn from the ashes and everything that grows here is at once fertilized and corrupted by the past... These stories do not necessarily conform to the traditional expectations of noir...However, they all share the quality of exposing the rot underneath the scent of magnolia and pine. Noir, in my opinion, is more a question of tone than content. The moral universe of the story is as significant as the physical space. Noir is a realm where the good guys seldom win; perhaps they hardly exist at all. Few bad deeds go unrewarded, and good intentions are not the road to hell, but are hell itself...Welcome to Atlanta Noir.Come sit on the veranda, or the terrace of a high-rise condo. Pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and fortify it with a slug of bourbon. Put your feet up. Enjoy these stories, and watch your back.

Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Short stories.; American fiction; Detective and mystery stories, American.; Noir fiction, American.; Short stories, American.;

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Volcanoes : crucibles of change / by Fisher, Richard V.(Richard Virgil),1928-2002.(CARDINAL)333350; Heiken, Grant.(CARDINAL)333349; Hulen, Jeffrey B.(Jeffrey Brooke),1946-(CARDINAL)333348;

Includes bibliographical references and index.pt. I. Volcanoes and Eruptions. Ch. 1. Politicians and Volcanoes. A Modern Tragedy: Mount St. Helens. Ch. 2. Why Do Volcanoes Erupt? From the Tiny Molecule, Giants Grow. Volcano Country. Ch. 3. Volcanoes and Eruptions. Types of Volcanoes. Volcanic Eruptions. Two Eruption Types. Ch. 4. Poseidon and Pluto: Water and Volcanoes. Bikini and the Base Surge. Taal Volcano. Maar Volcanoes and Cinder Cones. A Little-Known Frontier: Volcanic Eruptions under the Sea -- pt. II. The Hazards of Volcanoes. Ch. 5. Volcanic Hurricanes. What Happens inside a Pyroclastic Flow? What Goes Up Must Come Down. Mount Unzen and Merapi. Firecloud Rock: A Detective Story. Calderas and Pyroclastic Flows. Volcanism after a Caldera Collapse. World War II and the Battle for a Caldera. Ch. 6. Falling Volcanoes and Floods of Mud. A Mountain Fell. Debris Avalanches and Slides beneath the Sea. Volcanic Debris Flows (Lahars). Potential Destruction from Mount Rainier. Ch. 7. Lava Flows. Stopping a Lava Flow. Interrupting a Lava Flow. The 1991-1992 Eruption of Mount Etna. Lava Put to Use. A Ride on a Lava Flow. Ch. 8. Never Sail through an Eruption Cloud. A Sailing Ship and a Jet. Other Encounters with Ash Clouds. Jetliners. Ash and Aircraft Safety. Ch. 9. The Breath of Volcanoes. Effects of Volcanic Gases. The Year without a Summer -- pt. III. Myths and Benefits of Volcanoes. Ch. 10. Sometimes the Gods Are Angry. Volcanoes Assault the Senses. Changing Ideas from Old to New. Thera (Santorini): Its Influence on the Modern World. Volcanoes and the Underworld. Divine Intervention. The Making of a Myth. The Emergence of Volcanology as a Science. Science and Modern Ritual. Ch. 11. Volcanoes for Consumers. Skiing and Hot Baths. Construction Materials and Kitty Litter. The Grand Tour. Modern Volcano Tourism. Ch. 12. Volcanic Treasures: Steam, Gold, and Diamonds. Steam. Oil and Volcanoes Don't Mix ... or Do They? Volcanoes and Prospectors' Dreams. Volcanic Gemstones. Ch. 13. From Ashes Grow the Vines. The Allure of Volcanoes. Fertility and Rebirth. Recovery from Vulcan's Devastation. Ch. 14. Volcanic Rocks: Guardians of History. Volcanic Ash: The Nearly Perfect Preservative. Human Origins in the Ethiopian Rift. Preserving Historic Cultures -- pt. IV. Living near Volcanoes. Ch. 15. Mitigation and Survival. Assessing the Hazards: The Pulse of Volcanoes. What Is a Disaster? The Lesson of Armero. Mount Pinatubo: A Success Story. Volcanologists on the Front Lines. Dante and the Volcano -- Appendix 1. The Volcano Traveler -- Appendix 2. Metric Conversion Table.

Subjects: Volcanoes.;

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Detecting & living with breast cancer for dummies / by George, Marshalee,author.(CARDINAL)675843; Ashing, Kimlin Tam,author.(CARDINAL)675840; American Breast Cancer Foundation.;

Knowing about breast cancer. Breast cancer 101 ; Risk factors for breast cancer ; Indicators of breast cancer -- Diagnosing breast cancer. Physical awareness and detecting breast cancer ; Understanding breast biopsies ; Stages of breast cancer -- Treating breast cancer. Looking at treatment options ; Breast surgery ; Radiation therapy ; Chemotherapy ; Endocrine, biological, and cutting-edge therapies ; Breast reconstruction ; Treating advanced breast cancer -- Dealing with breast cancer and everyday life. Psychosocial concerns and breast cancer diagnosis ; Managing stress ; Coping with changes after treatment ; Cancer treatment, fertility, and sexuality ; Making healthy lifestyle changes -- The part of tens. Ten inspiring breast cancer survivors ; Ten ways family and friends can help you ; (At least) ten ways life can be better after cancer -- Appendix A: breast health glossary -- Appendix B: support groups, resources, and organizations.A sensitive and authoritative guide to the most common cancer in women: breast cancer. Covering everything from prevention to dealing with a diagnosis to coping with life after cancer, it serves as a trusted resource for anyone whose life has been touched by this dreaded disease. Advancements in breast cancer prevention, detection, and treatment are being made every day, but it can be overwhelming and confusing knowing where to turn and who to trust. Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies distills the information into one easy-to-follow guide, giving you quick, expert advice on everything you'll face as you manage your breast health. From getting to know your treatment options to talking to loved ones about breast cancer--and everything in between--it does the legwork for you so you can take a deep breath and focus on your health. Perform regular self-exams the right way ; cope with the many decisions that need to be make if you're diagnosed ; ask the right questions about surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and the breast reconstruction ; decipher complicated pathology reports with confidence. Whether you're at risk for breast cancer or have been diagnosed and want to know your options, Detecting & Living with Breast Cancer For Dummies empowers you to take your health into your own hands.--Amazon.com

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Breast; Breast; Breast; Breast.;

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The change : tales of downfall and rebirth / by Stirling, S. M.,editor.(CARDINAL)349332;

The Change as setting and secondary world / S.M. Stirling -- Hot night at the Hopping Toad / S.M. Stirling -- Rate of exchange / A.M Dellamonica -- Tight spot / Kier Salmon -- Against the wind / Lauren C. Teffeau -- The demons of Witmer Hall / M.T. Reiten -- Bernie, lord of the apes / John Jos. Miller -- The seeker : a poison in the blood / Victor Milán -- Grandpa's gift / Terry D. England -- Fortune and glory / John Birmingham -- The Venetian dialectic / Walter Jon Williams -- The soul remembers uncouth noises / John Barnes -- Topanga and the Chatsworth Lancers / Harry Turtledove -- The hermit and the jackalopes / Jane Lindskold -- The new normal / Jody Lynn Nye -- A missed connection / Emily Mah -- Deor / Diana Paxson." ALL-NEW STORIES OF THE EMBERVERSE by S.M. Stirling, Harry Turtledove, Walter Jon Williams, John Birmingham, John Barnes, Jane Lindskold, and more... "[A] vivid portrait of a world gone insane,"* S. M. Stirling's New York Times bestselling Novels of the Change have depicted a vivid, utterly persuasive, and absorbingly unpredictable postapocalyptic wasteland in which all modern technology has been left in ashes, forcing humankind to rebuild an unknowable new world in the wake of unimaginable-and deliberate-chaos. Now, in this startling new anthology, S. M. Stirling invites the most fertile minds in science fiction to join him in expanding his rich Emberverse canvas. Here are inventive new perspectives on the cultures, the survivors, and the battles arising across the years and across the globe following the Change. In his all-new story "Hot Night at the Hopping Toad," Stirling returns to his own continuing saga of the High Kingdom of Montival. In the accompanying stories are fortune seekers, voyagers, and dangers-from the ruins of Sydney to the Republic of Fargo and Northern Alberta to Venetian and Greek galleys clashing in the Mediterranean. These new adventures revisit beloved people and places from Stirling's fantastic universe, introduce us to new ones, and deliver endlessly fascinating challenges to conquer, all while unfolding in a "postapocalyptic landscape that illuminates both the best and the worst of which our species is capable,"** "a world you can see, feel, and touch." *** Contributors to The Change: Tales of Downfall and Rebirth Include Introduction: The Change as Setting and Secondary World by S. M. Stirling Hot Night at the Hopping Toad by S. M. Stirling Rate of Exchange by A. M. Dellamonica Tight Spot by Kier Salmon Against the Wind by Lauren C. Teffeau The Demons of Witmer Hall by M. T. Reiten Bernie, Lord of the Apes by John Jos. Miller The Seeker: A Poison in the Blood by Victor Milán Grandpa's Gift by Terry D. England Fortune and Glory by John Birmingham The Venetian Dialectic by Walter Jon Williams The Soul Remembers Uncouth Noises by John Barnes Topanga and the Chatsworth Lancers by Harry Turtledove The Hermit and the Jackalopes by Jane Lindskold The New Normal by Jody Lynn Nye A Missed Connection by Emily Mah Tippetts Deor by Diana Paxson *Statesman Journal (Salem, OR) **Science Fiction Weekly ***Otherwhere Gazette"-- Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Alternative histories (Fiction); Science fiction.; Regression (Civilization);

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