Helen Plum Library

Simple text and photographs describe the planet Venus

Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players

This book is a beautiful world guide to the brown bean. Taking the reader on a global tour of coffee-growing countries, The World Atlas of Coffee presents the bean in full-color photographs and concise, informative text. It shows the origins of coffee -- where it is grown, the people who grow it; and the cultures in which coffee is a way of life -- and the world of consumption -- processing, grades, the consumer and the modern culture of coffee. Plants...

"A revolutionary new history of humankind through the prism of work by leading anthropologist James Suzman"--

The author guides you through the process of setting up your property (no matter how small or large), establishing a garden, welcoming animals into the fold, living more resourcefully, and expanding your homestead kitchen tools and skills with grace and confidence. Includes chapters on raising chickens, animal husbandry, growing a garden, home dairy production, bee keeping, resourceful living and homestead kitchen skills

Real success in fitness, sports, work, and life all begin with optimizing the human balance system. Strength and endurance are important, but secondary to the small control muscles of the balance system. Not a single activity, save for lying down, can be accomplished without using our balance--the sixth sense that works almost unnoticed and unappreciated in the background of our daily lives. The better your balance, the faster you can run, pivot,...

"Readers trace the ups, downs, successes, and struggles of the West African nation of Mali in this detailed guide that comprehensively covers the land itself and the people who call it home. Mali's unique culture is presented to readers through informative main text that's paired with helpful sidebars, colorful maps, and even recipes that encourage young people to make some of Mali's most beloved foods. The geography, arts, celebrations, and citizens...

"Sam Dogen's Financial Samurai blog has helped over 70 million people achieve financial freedom. Now, he shares his no-nonsense playbook to build wealth and retire early through smarter spending. When it comes to our money, many of us believe that to acquire more we have to spend less. But the truth is that a mindset of skimping and frugality can lead you to miss opportunities for income growth and kill your dreams of early retirement. To live our...

Grasping astronomy has never been easier, whether you are a complete beginner, or simply want a jargon-free reference to astronomy and stargazing, this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily

"Engaging images accompany information about Vietnam. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--