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Second Nature: Scenes from a World Remade

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Report copyright infringementby Nathaniel Rich (Author)From Nathaniel Rich, author of Losing Earth, comes a beautifully told exploration of our post-natural world that points the way to a new mode of ecological writing. We live in a time when scientists race to reanimate extinct beasts, our most essential ecosystems require monumental engineering projects to survive, chicken breasts grow in test tubes, and multinational corporations conspire to poison the blood of every living creature. No ro...

How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures

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Report copyright infringementby Sabrina Imbler (Author)A fascinating tour of creatures from the surface to the deepest ocean floor: this "miraculous, transcendental book" invites us to envision wilder, grander, and more abundant possibilities for the way we live (Ed Yong, author of An Immense World). A queer, mixed race writer working in a largely white, male field, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the mystery of life in the sea, and particularly to ...

Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3

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Report copyright infringementby Theodore Gray (Author), Nick Mann (Photographer)With more than 1 million copies sold worldwide, The Elements is the most entertaining, comprehensive, and visually arresting book on all 118 elements in the periodic table. Includes a poster of Theodore Gray's iconic photographic periodic table of the elements! Based on seven years of research and photography by Theodore Gray and Nick Mann, The Elements presents the most complete and visually arresting represent...

National Geographic Herbal: 100 Herbs from the World's Healing Traditions

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Report copyright infringementby Mimi Prunella Hernandez (Author)Targeted to the millions of consumers treating common ailments with herbal remedies, this authoritative guide to 100 essential herbs is chock-full of crucial information for the health-minded consumer, wellness advocate, gardener, and naturalist. Written by the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, National Geographic Herbal features backyard weeds like dandelion and red clover, culinary herbs like rosemary and gar...

The Revolutionary Genius of Plants: A New Understanding of Plant Intelligence and Behavior

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Report copyright infringementby Stefano Mancuso (Author)"In this thought-provoking, handsomely illustrated book, Italian neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso considers the fundamental differences between plants and animals and challenges our assumptions about which is the 'higher' form of life." --The Wall Street Journal "Fascinating...full of optimism...this quick, accessible read will appeal to anyone with interest in how plants continue to surprise us." --Library Journal Do plants have intelli...

Anatomy 101: From Muscles and Bones to Organs and Systems, Your Guide to How the Human Body Works

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Report copyright infringementby Kevin Langford (Author)An all-in-one guide to the human body! Anatomy 101 offers an exciting look into the inner workings of the human body. Too often, textbooks turn the fascinating systems, processes, and figures of anatomy into tedious discourse that even Leonardo Da Vinci would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a compelling lesson in anatomy. Covering every aspect of anatomical development and physio...

Rough-Hewn Land: A Geologic Journey from California to the Rocky Mountains

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Report copyright infringementby Keith Heyer Meldahl (Author)"Unfold a map of North America," Keith Heyer Meldahl writes, "and the first thing to grab your eye is the bold shift between the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains." In this absorbing book, Meldahl takes readers on a 1000-mile-long field trip back through more than 100 million years of deep time to explore America's most spectacular and scientifically intriguing landscapes. He places us on the outcrops, rock hammer in hand, to exam...

Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control

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Report copyright infringementby Stuart Russell (Author)A leading artificial intelligence researcher lays out a new approach to AI that will enable us to coexist successfully with increasingly intelligent machines In the popular imagination, superhuman artificial intelligence is an approaching tidal wave that threatens not just jobs and human relationships, but civilization itself. Conflict between humans and machines is seen as inevitable and its outcome all too predictable. In this groundbre...

Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor

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Report copyright infringementby Arielle Johnson (Author), René Redzepi (Foreword by)"Arielle changed the way that I think about flavor, and in these pages, she will do the same for you" (René Redzepi, chef of Noma).A 2025 JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEENAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BLOOMBERG - DELISH - KCRW/NPR GOOD FOOD - LOS ANGELES TIME - NEW YORK TIMES - SAVEUR - SCIENCE NEWS - TIMES UNION - WASHINGTON POST - ROBB REPORTAn irreverent, accessible, essential guide to the food sci...

Pure Human: The Hidden Truth of Our Divinity, Power, and Destiny

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Report copyright infringementby Gregg Braden (Author)Author BiographyGregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, and lecturer and is internationally renowned as a pioneer bridging modern science, ancient wisdom, and human potential. From 1979 to 1990 Gregg worked as a problem solver during times of crisis for Fortune 500 companies. He continues problem-solving today as he merges modern science and the wisdom of our past to reveal real-world solutions to the issu...

Botany for Gardeners, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to the Science of Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Brian Capon (Author)This bestselling reference guide is essential for any experienced or buddening gardener. All questions about complex plant processes can be found in the Botany for Gardeners. First published in 1990 with more than 260,000 copies sold, it has become the go-to introduction to botany for students and gardeners. Now in its fourth edition, Botany for Gardeners has been expanded and updated. It features a revised interior, with new photos and ill...

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

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Report copyright infringementby Sy Montgomery (Author)Finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction * New York Times Bestseller * A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year * One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads * Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year * An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year "Sy Montgomery's The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk did for raptors." --New Statesman, UK "One of th...

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Report copyright infringementby David (Author)The book follows a number of strands; a re-evaluation of ancient historical events in the Middle East in light of modern geoscience and cosmology, a philosophic and spiritual journey and a personal travelogue around the Eastern Mediterranean. It then moves into an analysis of biblical prophecy and eschatological predictions through to 2031. Personal memoir is restricted to short family anecdotes, meetings with interesting individuals and adult lif...

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Report copyright infringementby Florence Constable Bicknell (Translator), Jean-Henri Fabre (Author)A wondrous introduction to the world of chemistry, designed specifically for younger readers with the intention of arousing their interest in science.Using everyday objects found around the house or in the local store, this book is set as a storyline in which an "Uncle Paul" teaches his two nephews the secrets behind building an artificial volcano; how to set metals on fire; the flammable proper...

The Little Book of Mushrooms: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Power of Mushrooms

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Report copyright infringementby Alex Dorr (Author), Sara Richard (Illustrator)A beautifully illustrated guide to 75 of the most unique and fascinating mushrooms in the world, including interesting insight into their history, uses, and etymologies. From sweet little toadstools to giant puffballs, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes. With over 10,000 mushrooms in the world, some are cute and colorful, while others may look super adorable but are actually deadly. No matter the kind, it's time...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Discover everything you need to know about biology, with the simplest most visual guide to the science of life. How do vaccines work? What is special about stem cells? How did we evolve from bacteria? The science of life can be dauntingly complex, and it can be hard to separate "good" science from "bad", fundamental truths from the much-hyped breakthroughs reported in the media. With clear, easy-to-understand graphics and packed with fascinating fact...

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals

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Report copyright infringementby Charles Darwin (Author), Paul Ekman (With)To mark the birthday of the world's most renowned evolutionary biologist, Oxford University Press has reissued the definitive edition of Darwin's classic-a brilliantly entertaining and accessible exploration of human and animal behavior. Renowned psychologist Paul Ekman's edited version of this book is the first to appear the way Darwin ultimately intended, with all of the corrections and additions that were in Darwin's...

The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist

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Report copyright infringementby Richard P. Feynman (Author)Many appreciate Richard P. Feynman's contributions to twentieth-century physics, but few realize how engaged he was with the world around him -- how deeply and thoughtfully he considered the religious, political, and social issues of his day. Now, a wonderful book -- based on a previously unpublished, three-part public lecture he gave at the University of Washington in 1963 -- shows us this other side of Feynman, as he expounds on the...

The History of Physics: A Very Short Introduction

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Report copyright infringementby J. L. Heilbron (Author)How does the physics we know today - a highly professionalized enterprise, inextricably linked to government and industry - link back to its origins as a liberal art in Ancient Greece? What is the path that leads from the old philosophy of nature and its concern with humankind's place in the universe to modern massive international projects that hunt down fundamental particles and industrial laboratories that manufacture marvels? This Ver...

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Report copyright infringementby John Waller (Author)The concept of heredity is fundamental to how we see ourselves and others. It goes far beyond the obvious continuity of physical traits across generations. We routinely ascribe similarities in personality, intellect, outlook, and aptitude between family members to what's passed down in sperm and eggs. The simple idea that children take after their ancestors has long been central to science and medicine and to the breeding of plants and anima...

The Brain, God And Key Thought Processes

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret Hardway (Author)Through her study of Neuroscience and her natural talent for opera Margaret has developed Brain Tuning. Brain Tuning is a unique "Eureka" experience for unlocking empowerment thoughts to overthrow uncreative thoughts. This is unleashed through new "Sounds of Music." Margaret releases high pitched opera sounds and songs to open any shut gateways in the brain and bring it into alignment for purpose, identity and destiny. This "BrainTuning...

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Report copyright infringementby Ray Vizgirdas (Author)Field guide to the edible, medicinal, and useful plants of Idaho and surrounding states. Number of Pages: 324 Dimensions: 0.73 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: January 21, 2017

Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All

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Report copyright infringementby Michael Shellenberger (Author)Now a National Bestseller! Climate change is real but it's not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem.Michael Shellenberger has been fighting for a greener planet for decades. He helped save the world's last unprotected redwoods. He co-created the predecessor to today's Green New Deal. And he led a successful effort by climate scientists and activists to keep nuclear plants operating, preventing...

Rewild Your Garden: Create a Haven for Birds, Bees and Butterflies

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Report copyright infringementby Frances Tophill (Author)**A SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020** 'A must-read for every gardener who wants to up their game for wildlife and do their bit for the planet.' -- Isabella Tree 'A refreshing, uplifting and positive look at the true value of a garden.' -- Alan Titchmarsh The perfect book for any gardener looking to get back in touch with their wild side. The rewilding of public spaces and farmland is vitally important to conservation, but ho...

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Wolfram (Author)NOW IN PAPERBACK""Starting from a collection of simple computer experiments""illustrated in the book by striking computer graphics""Stephen Wolfram shows how their unexpected results force a whole new way of looking at the operation of our universe.Author BiographyStephen Wolfram was born in London and educated at Eton, Oxford, and Caltech. He received his PhD in theoretical physics in 1979 at the age of 20, and in the early 1980s mad...

Luther Burbank: His Methods and Discoveries and Their Practical Application; Volume 3

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Report copyright infringementby Luther 1849-1926 Burbank (Author), Luther Burbank Society (Created by), John Whitson (Author)This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of...

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Report copyright infringementby Frank R. Spellman (Author)This completely updated edition of The Handbook of Nature provides scientific answers to questions that arise when looking at the world around us. This book examines the relationship between humans and nature, specifically, it explains how natural phenomena/disasters influence the way we live and how human activity influences environmental changes and the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. Furthermore, the second edition of ...

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Contesting the Climate Unthinkable: Latin American Cultural Responses to a Warming World

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Report copyright infringementby Azucena Castro (Editor), Gianfranco Selgas (Editor), Ken Benson (Editor)Examining Latin American cultural works that rethink environmental change and natural catastrophesThis volume explores Latin American cultural works from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries that reflect environmental changes brought on by colonization, capitalism, and resource exploitation. Contributors examine films, novels, photographs, and videos from the Caribbean, the Southern Con...

Imagining a New Natural History: Latin American Cultural Production in the Anthropocene

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Report copyright infringementby Nicolás Campisi (Editor), Lucas Mertehikian (Editor)How writers, artists, and curators are taking creative new approaches to the discipline of natural historyOffering a fresh perspective on the Latin American climate crisis through the lens of natural history and its institutions, Imagining a New Natural History presents essays that analyze how books, artworks, and contemporary museum practices reconceive approaches to the discipline that cast humans and nature...

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Living Shorelines for Florida: A Practical Guide for Building Coastal Resilience

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Report copyright infringementby Savanna Barry (Author), Vincent Encomio (Author), Marjorie Shropshire (Author)A comprehensive resource on ecologically informed shoreline management and its application in FloridaA proven approach to coastal management, "living shorelines" refers to nature-based infrastructure and landscaping that increase shoreline stabilization, mitigate the threats that lead to coastal erosion, and improve coastal resilience. This book explains the concept of living shorelin...