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Nature and Science April 2024
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Twelve trees : the deep roots of our future
by Daniel Lewis
A compelling global exploration of nature and survival as seen via a dozen species of trees that represent the challenges facing our planet, and the ways that scientists are working urgently to save our forests and our future.
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| Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World by Miriam DarlingtonNature writer Miriam Darlington spends a year traveling across the UK to learn about otters in this lyrical account. Mysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. |
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| Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters by Charan Ranganath, PhDMemory is far more than a record of the past. In this groundbreaking tour of the mind and brain, one of the world’s top memory researchers reveals the powerful role memory plays in nearly every aspect of our lives, from recalling faces and names, to learning, decision-making, trauma and healing. Neuroscientist and psychologist Charan Ranganath delves into the science of memory in this "approachable and enlightening" (Publishers Weekly) book. |
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| The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster by John O'ConnorIn this "a winning portrait of America at its weirdest" (Publishers Weekly), a journalist travels across the United States in order to better understand the ongoing fascination with Bigfoot, and what it tells us about ourselves and our society. "It's best suited for nonbelievers, but readers convinced that Bigfoot exists will have a great time too." (Library Journal) |
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