THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GROWING GOURMET MUSHROOMS: Easy to understand Gourmet mushrooms guide for beginners (Maynard's Evergreen books Book 2) by Robert P. Maynard Price verified 48 minutes ago

Gourmet mushroom demand has increased dramatically in recent years, opening up opportunities for new farmers. Shiitake and oyster mushrooms are the most lucrative edible mushrooms. Oysters and shiitake mushrooms may both be grown easily and on "waste" materials like sawdust or straw. They mature quickly, taking only 6 to 8 weeks from planting to harvest. Best of all, both types may be grown in large quantities in a little space. Expert gardeners can produce 12,000 pounds of gourmet mushrooms annually in a 500 square foot area by using the "grow bag" technique. I'll let you do the arithmetic at the current pricing of $6/pound for wholesale and $10/pound for retail. In this book you'll learn how to grow 8 different kinds of on demand gourmet mushrooms

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Forecasting: Extrapolation and Projection by D. James Benton (3 Reviews)    Price verified 58 minutes ago

Forecasting has many applications besides tomorrow's weather, from business to medicine to economics. There are many diverse methods and approaches taken to accomplish this task and achieve the desired end: reliable expectation. Predicting the future behavior of some processes can be much more difficult than others. In this text we will consider only those expectations that can be expressed quantitatively and for which there are existing observations. We will not consider "events" per se, especially singular ones, such as the next stock market crash or nuclear war. We will also not consider computational models which are simply run out into the future, such as is done with the weather, as these approaches are not transferable. All of the data, spreadsheets, and software are available free online.

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Adventures of the Teddy Bear Molecule by Gale Trumbeaux (3 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

The story of a water molecule as it goes through the three phases: solid to liquid to gas.

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How to Communicate Effectively: Improve Your Conversations, Master Your Social Skills, And Connect Better With Others (Communication Mastery Series ... by Marcus Smith (20 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Learn How To Connect Better With Others, Obtain The Career Progression You Desire, Have Happier Relationships, And Much More! Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job? Do you find that you constantly argue with your partner over trivial topics? Do you feel lonely or isolated? If yes, then this book on How to Communicate Effectively is PERFECT FOR YOU! How to Communicate Effectively will be your full, one-stop, guide in improving your communication skills. In this book, you will discover: • The ability of self-improvement • The importance and fundamentals of communication • The key characteristics of effective communication • The common barriers that prevent effective communication • The four crucial aspects that will allow you to communicate effectively • And much more! Research has shown a powerful link between communication and happiness. Why is this? Well, when you communicate effectively, it helps you obtain the desires you require in life. More specifically, ...

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Urban Beekeeping - Managing Hives in City Environments by Anthony Carter (17 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

"Urban Beekeeping: Managing Hives in City Environments" offers a comprehensive journey into the heart of urban beekeeping, providing essential knowledge, practical advice, and insightful strategies for fostering healthy bee populations in the bustling city landscape. This book stands as arguably the most complete guide for anyone looking to navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of keeping bees in urban settings. From understanding legal frameworks and selecting the right equipment to innovative hive management and engaging with the community, this guide covers all the bases. Designed for both novices and experienced beekeepers, the book delves into crucial topics such as choosing bee species suited for city life, overcoming spatial limitations, and ensuring the health and productivity of urban bee colonies. It also emphasizes the importance of pollinators in urban ecosystems, offering guidance on how to create bee-friendly spaces and collaborate with local initiatives for ...

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Multiplication Puzzle Math Book: Timestable Tests For the 0 - 9 Timestable for Grade School, Junior High School, or Anyone Wanting to Test Themselves ... by Ross Edward Silke (2 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

This Multiplication Math Puzzle Book will test the 0 - 9 timetable fully with lots of practice to ensure you know it well; ideal for grade school and junior high school students, or anyone needing a refresher or wanting to stimulate their mind in trying to solve these math questions without the use of a calculator. A calculator is encouraged to check the answers, and you can retest yourself over and over again until you reach a perfect score. Complete with a grading system and a certificate at the end to reward yourself for accomplishing these tests and the book in its entirety. Ideal and great for all ages as a puzzle book too. Enjoy!

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Keyhole Gardening: An Introduction To Growing Vegetables In A Keyhole Garden (No Dig Gardening Techniques) by James Paris (59 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Growing vegetables in small spaces or under adverse conditions can be a bit of a challenge at times! This is where niche gardening ideas like the Keyhole Garden come into play, and small spaces can be converted to produce great results. Growing vegetables for some can be a rewarding pastime, whilst for others it is a question of survival - if you can't grow it, then you can't eat it!Here we have one of the most successful of the Niche Vegetable Gardeningideas, but perhaps one that is the least talked about - KeyholeGardening. Originally conceived off and promoted by the charity SendACow.org and now used successfully by many enthusiastic gardeners worldwide.Keyhole Gardening can now take its place amongst the other niche gardening methods such as Raised Bed, Square Foot, Straw Bale, and container gardening - to name but a few. If you would like to get the best results out of your vegetable growing efforts in small spaces or with limitedresources - perhaps it's time to give the ...

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Raising Chickens For Meat And Eggs: Homesteading Animals - Includes Tasty Chicken Recipes For The Slow Cooker! (Hobby Farm Animals) by Norman J Stone (37 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

***RAISING CHUNKY CHICKENS - NO 1 BEST SELLER IN CATEGORY!*** Raising Chickens could be considered as a quintessential part of living on a homestead, or living a self-sustainable lifestyle. Whether you are rearing hens for eggs or meat - or even just for company, this introduction to raising chickens offers all the information you will need to get started. Over 70 pages crammed with information on homesteading essentials such as the following, will ensure of a good grounding in self-sufficiency and rearing animals on your homestead or even back yard. What You Will Find In This Book: 1. A glossary of 30 terms relating to the keeping of poultry, that will ensure you of a basic understanding as to what it is all about. 2. Keeping chickens for eggs or meat? This is a list of ten of the most popular chicken breeds along with a list of the birds and whether they are most suitable for egg production or for the meat. 3. Should you have a static chicken coop, or a chicken tractor - and ...

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Companion Planting: The Vegetable Gardeners Guide. The Role of Flowers, Herbs & Organic Thinking (Updated) (No Dig Gardening Techniques) by James Paris (193 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Companion Planting Resource For Vegetable Growers (2nd Edition) Companion planting, is something that goes hand-in-hand with organic growing methods, raised bed gardening and container gardening; and is something that every gardener should pay close attention to, if they want to get the best out of their crops without having to resort to using chemical fertilizers or pest control methods. Even if 'Organic growing' is not your thing, nevertheless companion planting should still be of interest, as it is all about getting the best out of your vegetable patch with regards to quality and quantity - and usually for very little effort on your part! UPDATED/EXPANDED VERSION INCLUDING 15 EXTRA PAGES! Introduction to Companion Planting Vegetables: Find out just what exactly companion planting is all about and how it can help in your efforts to grow healthy organic food for the family. The History of Companion Planting: The idea of growing vegetables together that will enhance and improve ...

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Growing Compassionate Children: Grower's Guide (Cultivating Compassion in Children) by Sonja Wendt (Enlight Publishing) (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

The world needs more compassion and where else to start than with raising compassionate children. This parenting book includes twelve steps of "growing" compassionate children, a Grower's Guide. It follows the steps needed to grow a healthy plant, starting with preparing the soil, where a plant can be deeply rooted in solid nutritious ground, like a child growing within a strong foundation made up of positive values and principles. There are stories and topics addressing the impacts of societal issues such as the use of social media, mental health, misdirected anger, and violence to focusing on acts of kindness, inclusion and acceptance. The topics are diverse and include math and science concepts as they apply to plants and growing compassionate children. It talks about the importance of knowing, understanding, and preserving our roots, where this knowledge and increased understanding leads to a more compassionate child. This is a great book for parent small groups with kids ages ...

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