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The Starter Garden Handbook
- A Cook's Guide to Growing Your Own Food
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- Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins
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Publisher's summary
Here in one pretty package is everything you need to know to have your garden and eat it, too!
Here is marvelous advice to reduce your food budget, eat organic, and keep your home eco-friendly. Inside, you'll find tips for greening up all areas of your garden. Learn surprising facts about your impact on the environment and change your habits with these do-it-yourself ideas.
Start with small changes, like growing basic herbs, and work your way up to raising bees, every kind of vegetable and fruit, as well as tips on composting weeds, clippings, and leftovers so you have nutrient-rich soil.
Whether you aspire to green rookie level, eco-master, or full-on gardening guru, you can lean to grow your own food and help the planet every week of the year with The Starter Garden Handbook.
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By: Margaret Roach
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Beekeeping for Beginners
- How to Raise Your First Bee Colonies
- By: Amber Bradshaw
- Narrated by: Dara Rosenberg
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 142
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 119
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Story5 out of 5 stars 119
Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn’t it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals of modern beekeeping. You (and your bees) will be buzzing with delight. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper Amber Bradshaw takes you on an easy-to-follow journey through your first year of beekeeping and beyond.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Too much fluff.
- By Brandon Horvat on 05-02-21
By: Amber Bradshaw
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Caffeine
- How Caffeine Created the Modern World
- By: Michael Pollan
- Narrated by: Michael Pollan
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42,262
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36,412
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 36,244
Michael Pollan, known for his best-selling nonfiction audio, including The Omnivores Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, conceived and wrote Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World as an Audible Original. In this controversial and exciting listen, Pollan explores caffeine’s power as the most-used drug in the world - and the only one we give to children (in soda pop) as a treat.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Leaves much to be desired
- By Melody H on 02-02-20
By: Michael Pollan
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History of Bourbon
- By: Ken Albala, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ken Albala
- Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 8,652
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,467
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,421
Is bourbon the quintessential American liquor? Bourbon is not just alcohol - the amber-colored drink is deeply ingrained in American culture and tangled in American history. From the early days of raw corn liquor to the myriad distilleries that have proliferated around the country today, bourbon is a symbol of the United States. This course traces bourbon's entire history, from the 1700s, with Irish, Scottish, and French settlers setting up stills and making distilled spirits in the New World, through today's booming resurgence.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Expected a lot more about bourbon
- By Wes on 04-14-20
By: Ken Albala, and others
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Horses Never Lie, 2nd Edition
- The Heart of Passive Leadership
- By: Mark Rashid
- Narrated by: Dan Lawson
- Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 762
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 680
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Story5 out of 5 stars 676
A revolutionary approach to the techniques of working with horses, by a renowned instructor. In Horses Never Lie, renowned horse trainer Mark Rashid challenges the conventional wisdom of "alpha leadership" and teaches the listener to become a "passive leader" - a counterpart to the kind of horse other members of a herd choose to associate with and to follow. Applying Rashid’s principles and techniques helps cultivate horse personalities that are responsive and dependable regardless of the rider.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Robotic reading
- By Julie Lynn on 05-08-15
By: Mark Rashid
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How Dogs Love Us
- A Neuroscientist and His Adopted Dog Decode the Canine Brain
- By: Gregory Berns
- Narrated by: LJ Ganser
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,273
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,076
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,081
How Dogs Love Us answers the age-old question of dog lovers everywhere and offers profound new evidence that dogs should be treated as we would treat our best human friends: with love, respect, and appreciation for their social and emotional intelligence.
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2 out of 5 stars
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misleading title
- By Cindy on 08-06-15
By: Gregory Berns
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Unstuff Your Life
- Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good
- By: Andrew J. Mellen
- Narrated by: Andrew J. Mellen
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,401
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 2,010
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,979
Arguably the most organized man in America, Andrew J. Mellen has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for a client list that includes attorneys, filmmakers, and even psychologists. With Unstuff Your Life! he puts his powerful program in the hands of his widest audience yet.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good Stuff
- By Judy on 12-07-12
By: Andrew J. Mellen
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Decoding Cats: Inside the Feline Mind
- By: Kristyn Vitale, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kristyn Vitale
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 438
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 375
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 374
Whether you’re a cat mom or dad or just want to know more about the way domesticated animals evolved, think, and behave, join Dr. Kristyn Vitale, a researcher in the Human-Animal Interaction Lab at Oregon State University, to get inside the mind of the curious, the cute, and sometimes seemingly crazy cat.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Many studies and some practical information
- By indykatley on 12-26-20
By: Kristyn Vitale, and others
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Puppy Training in 7 Easy Steps
- Everything You Need to Know to Raise the Perfect Dog
- By: Mark Van Wye, Zoom Room Dog Training
- Narrated by: Mark Van Wye
- Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 73
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 63
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Story5 out of 5 stars 63
If you’re anything like most new puppy parents, it won’t take long to realize that your fuzzy little bundle of joy can also bark, chew, jump, and mysteriously get into A LOT of trouble around the house. Don’t panic - slowly remove the shoe from your pup’s mouth and open this book, because it’s time to start successfully training.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Straight forward and engaging
- By Katherine Rodman on 06-04-20
By: Mark Van Wye, and others
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Declutter Your Home, Train Your Brain to Be Organized with Self-Hypnosis, Meditation and Affirmations
- By: Joel Thielke
- Narrated by: Joel Thielke
- Length: 48 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 267
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 214
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 211
Motivational Hypnotherapy's Joel Thielke is a world-renowned hypnotherapist and author who has helped millions of people worldwide. This powerful hypnosis program is designed specifically to increase motivation and the focus to clear away clutter, let go of possessions you don't need, and create a stress-free zone for yourself. This is the perfect program for listeners of any age, no matter your level of hypnosis experience. We recommend listening to this audiobook for 21 days in a row to get the most out of your listening experience.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Game changer
- By Jessie on 11-13-19
By: Joel Thielke
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The Everyday Guide to Wine
- By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 157
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Every time you open a bottle of wine, you embark on a journey through a world of sensations. Yet for all its pleasurable qualities, wine can be bewildering in its mystery and complexity. Unlocking the secrets of wine is the key to heightening your appreciation of this rewarding experience. Whether you’re a novice looking to master the basics, an enthusiast who tours vineyards, or something in between, there’s no better way to learn about wine than from a wine expert.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Please do more wine education!
- By JD on 02-13-20
By: Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, and others
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Goblin Mode
- How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck
- By: McKayla Coyle
- Narrated by: Julia Atwood
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22
Do you ever feel strange, gross, chaotic, underappreciated, or like you don’t quite fit in? Great news: you might be a goblin! That means your imperfections and idiosyncrasies are the most awesome things about you, and you can build a more balanced, comfortable, harmonious life by accepting and honoring them—taking inspiration from the frogs, fungus, moss, rocks, and dirt that goblins love.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Very comforting
- By Sarah on 04-01-24
By: McKayla Coyle
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How ADHD Affects Home Organization
- Understanding the Role of the 8 Key Executive Functions of the Mind
- By: Lisa Woodruff
- Narrated by: Lisa Woodruff
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 403
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 340
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Story4 out of 5 stars 337
Do you walk in a room to organize and find yourself paralyzed and overwhelmed? Do you find yourself spending money on organizing solutions that don't work? Organizing isn't easy. And having ADHD doesn't make it any easier. But it doesn't have to be impossible.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good but not great
- By Jennifer on 06-17-17
By: Lisa Woodruff
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Kat the Dog
- The Remarkable Tale of a Rescued Spanish Water Dog
- By: Alyson Sheldrake
- Narrated by: Zara Ramm
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 30
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 30
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 30
Escaping from a wretched existence on a rundown farm, a young Spanish water dog goes on the quest of a lifetime, in search of a family to love her and a place to call home. Follow Kat the dog as she tells her heart-warming and uplifting story. The little dog with a big heart who journeyed through fear and starvation to find her forever home.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Kat the Dog
- By Rebecca M. Grant on 07-21-23
By: Alyson Sheldrake
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Decoding Dogs: Inside the Canine Mind
- By: Ellen Furlong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ellen Furlong
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 549
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 467
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 465
They might be our best friends, but we often have no idea what they are thinking. Peer inside the fascinating world of the mind of the dog with associate professor of psychology Ellen Furlong of Illinois Wesleyan University. Ever wonder how the same nose that always manages to find the worst-smelling place in the park to roll around can also be trained to sniff out cancer, bombs, and even endangered plants and animals? As you embark on a penetrating look at the canine brain, you’ll break down the unique ways dogs think and feel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dogs!
- By Anonymous User on 08-19-20
By: Ellen Furlong, and others
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Lightly
- How to Live a Simple, Serene & Stress-Free Life
- By: Francine Jay
- Narrated by: Casey Turner
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 594
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 527
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Story4 out of 5 stars 518
What's more, Lightly is a complete philosophy of life. When you're tempted by an impulse purchase, trying to resist a chocolate donut, or struggling to say no to another obligation, all you have to remember is one word - "lightly" - to boost your resolve and make beautiful choices. It doesn't get any easier than that. Lightly is like a recipe book for minimalism, designed so you can dip into it anytime for advice and inspiration.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good message, too repetitive
- By Amazon Customer on 05-30-19
By: Francine Jay