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George Washington Carey (1845-1924) was an American physician known for his early twentieth century 'Chemistry of Life' publications, a subject which he referred to as biochemistry. Most of his work combine a mixture of religion, astrology, physiology, anatomy, and chemistry, themed particularly with a mineral-based theory of human disease. Carey remains popular among the new-age and homeopathic circles. In the context of a person viewed as a "human...
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A daring and improbable story of Olympic gold from blue-collar origins Every summer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Nick Baumgartner went to work pouring concrete, taking on the harsh physical conditions of the construction trade to support his professional snowboarding dreams come winter. To limit travel time while he trained for the Olympics an hour and a half away from home, he lived out of a crusty, old construction van, parked anywhere he could...
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Es beginnt stets mit einer Winzigkeit: Ein paar Kristalle brechen in einer Schneeschicht. Und lösen ein Inferno aus Schnee und Zerstörung aus. Was genau dabei vorgeht? Das wissen Forscher immer besser, auch dank Lawinen, die sie selbst auslösen. Und ein Überlebender weiß es, der von seiner wundersamen Rettung erzählt
Die großen Themen der Zeit sind manchmal kompliziert. Aber oft genügt schon eine ausführliche und gut recherchierte GEO-Reportage,...
6) Down The Slippery Slope: Children's Books and Bedtime Stories For Kids Ages 3-8 for Early Reading
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David had waited since the first of October for the first snow to fall. It finally did in the middle of December. He was finally big enough to go sledding by himself and he couldn't wait to go. When he got his snow tube, he sleds from the top hill downwards, check out the fun David had.
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In The Franchise: New York Rangers, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where...
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Skiing in Colorado evolved from a transportation necessity to a world-class recreational pursuit. The first documented use of skis in Colorado occurred in the winter of 1859. As the popularity of the activity grew, ski resorts opened throughout the state. After World War II, Colorado saw a boom in the industry along with advancements in equipment, lifts, and safety; the development of ski schools; and the opening of new ski areas. This volume includes...
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