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Relic (Pendergast, #1) Relic (Pendergast, #1)
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avg rating 4.05 — 118,769 ratings — published 1995
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Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12) Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt, #12)
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avg rating 4.01 — 29,622 ratings — published 1994
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Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice Historic Preservation: An Introduction to Its History, Principles, and Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.89 — 262 ratings — published 1999
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Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 9,734 ratings — published 2006
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Putting Food By Putting Food By (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 1,040 ratings — published 1975
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The Joy of Pickling: 300 Flavor-Packed Recipes for Vegetables and More from Garden or Market The Joy of Pickling: 300 Flavor-Packed Recipes for Vegetables and More from Garden or Market (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.22 — 704 ratings — published 1998
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Giving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States Giving Preservation a History: Histories of Historic Preservation in the United States (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.83 — 75 ratings — published 2003
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Conservation of Historic Buildings Conservation of Historic Buildings (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.60 — 20 ratings — published 1982
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The Art of Fermentation: An in-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World The Art of Fermentation: An in-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.43 — 4,974 ratings — published 2012
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The Death and Life of Great American Cities The Death and Life of Great American Cities (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.28 — 21,066 ratings — published 1961
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Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.05 — 2,503 ratings — published 2010
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Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 1,780 ratings — published 1979
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Acqua Alta (Commissario Brunetti, #5) Acqua Alta (Commissario Brunetti, #5)
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avg rating 3.99 — 18,224 ratings — published 1996
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Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage & Preservation Independence Days: A Guide to Sustainable Food Storage & Preservation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.02 — 422 ratings — published 2009
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How Buildings Learn: What Happens After They're Built How Buildings Learn: What Happens After They're Built (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 1,916 ratings — published 1994
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A Visual Dictionary of Architecture A Visual Dictionary of Architecture (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 1,764 ratings — published 1995
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Preserving the World's Great Cities: The Destruction and Renewal of the Historic Metropolis Preserving the World's Great Cities: The Destruction and Renewal of the Historic Metropolis (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.35 — 75 ratings — published 2001
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Batch: Over 200 Recipes, Tips and Techniques for a Well Preserved Kitchen: A Cookbook Batch: Over 200 Recipes, Tips and Techniques for a Well Preserved Kitchen: A Cookbook (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.16 — 161 ratings — published 2016
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Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.46 — 400 ratings — published 2022
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The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Delicious Recipes to Use Year-Round The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving: Over 300 Delicious Recipes to Use Year-Round (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.15 — 1,118 ratings — published 2001
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Food Storage: Preserving Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Food Storage: Preserving Meat, Dairy, and Eggs (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.19 — 126 ratings — published 2013
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living The Encyclopedia of Country Living (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.43 — 3,179 ratings — published 1977
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Complete Dehydrator Cookbook: How to Dehydrate Fruit, Vegetables, Meat & More Complete Dehydrator Cookbook: How to Dehydrate Fruit, Vegetables, Meat & More (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.26 — 177 ratings — published
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Naturally Sweet Food in Jars: 100 Preserves Made with Coconut, Maple, Honey, and More Naturally Sweet Food in Jars: 100 Preserves Made with Coconut, Maple, Honey, and More (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 187 ratings — published 2016
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Complete Guide to Home Canning: Revised 2015 Complete Guide to Home Canning: Revised 2015 (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.59 — 32 ratings — published
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The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.81 — 53,525 ratings — published 2009
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The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation The Theory and Craft of Digital Preservation (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.39 — 122 ratings — published 2018
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Preserving our Heritage: Perspectives from Antiquity to the Digital Age Preserving our Heritage: Perspectives from Antiquity to the Digital Age (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.41 — 17 ratings — published 2013
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The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History The Heritage Crusade and the Spoils of History (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.67 — 112 ratings — published 1996
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Preservation: Issues and Planning Preservation: Issues and Planning (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.45 — 47 ratings — published 2000
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A Field Guide to American Houses A Field Guide to American Houses (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 1,391 ratings — published 1984
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Saving America's Countryside: A Guide to Rural Conservation (National Trust for Historic Preservation S) Saving America's Countryside: A Guide to Rural Conservation (National Trust for Historic Preservation S)
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avg rating 3.91 — 11 ratings — published 1989
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The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History (Mit Press) The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History (Mit Press)
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avg rating 3.88 — 251 ratings — published 1995
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.14 — 164 ratings — published 2012
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Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.11 — 480 ratings — published 2012
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Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.08 — 3,418 ratings — published 2011
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The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves: 200 Classic and Contemporary Recipes Showcasing the Fabulous Flavors of Fresh Fruits The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves: 200 Classic and Contemporary Recipes Showcasing the Fabulous Flavors of Fresh Fruits (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.31 — 176 ratings — published 2009
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Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do About It Root Shock: How Tearing Up City Neighborhoods Hurts America, and What We Can Do About It (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.10 — 334 ratings — published 2004
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Wilderness by Design: Landscape Architecture and the National Park Service Wilderness by Design: Landscape Architecture and the National Park Service (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.36 — 11 ratings — published 1998
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Place, Race, and Story: Essays on the Past and Future of Historic Preservation Place, Race, and Story: Essays on the Past and Future of Historic Preservation (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 33 ratings — published 2009
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The Once and Future New York: Historic Preservation and the Modern City The Once and Future New York: Historic Preservation and the Modern City (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.00 — 10 ratings — published 2009
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Cultural Landscapes: Balancing Nature and Heritage in Preservation Practice Cultural Landscapes: Balancing Nature and Heritage in Preservation Practice (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.68 — 48 ratings — published 2008
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Edward O. Wilson
“The great challenge of the twenty-first century is to raise people everywhere to a decent standard of living while preserving as much of the rest of life as possible.”
― Edward O. Wilson

Audre Lorde
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
― audre lorde

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