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Nature and Science December 2025 |
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| Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource by Sam BlochIt’s a simple, ancient idea whose time may have come again: if you want to cool down on a hot day, find some shade. Environmental journalist Sam Bloch argues for numerous strategies to use shade to offset the environmental impact of air conditioning in urban heat islands but also discusses the associated cost and policy barriers in this thoughtful, urgent book. |
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Regenerative Performance: How to Thrive in an Always-On World Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being
by Dr James Hewitt
In a world obsessed with optimization, where morning routines start at dawn and work never seems to end, it's no wonder we feel more depleted than ever. Drawing from two decades of research and consulting with organizations across thirty countries, Dr. James Hewitt reveals a startling paradox: as our knowledge of performance optimization has expanded, our sense of well-being has contracted.
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The Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald
by John U. Bacon
In The Gales of November, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—"the wives, the sons, and the daughters,” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad..
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The Genius Bat: The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal
by Yossi Yovel
Yossi Yovel, an ecologist and a neurobiologist, is passionate about deciphering the secrets of bats, including using AI to decipher their communication. In The Genius Bat, he brings to vivid life these amazing creatures as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them-bat scientists. From muddy rainforests to star-covered night deserts, from guest houses in Thailand to museum drawers full of fossils in New York, this is an eye-opening and entertaining account of a mighty mammal.
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The Fern Pharmacy: Indigenous Wisdom and Modern Pharmacology
by Robert Dale Rogers
A comprehensive illustrated guide to medicinal ferns throughout the world - Explores more than 500 species of ferns, alongside full-color photos - Examines the Indigenous and folk uses of ferns for food and medicine throughout history - Explains in detail the scientific research behind the potency of fern chemicals to heal many human conditions Used for millennia by Indigenous people for food and medicine, ferns are now being recognized scientifically for their unique medicinal potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions. In The Fern Pharmacy, Robert Dale Rogers explores more than 500 species of ferns and includes full-color photographic examples.
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The Complete Smudging Handbook: 67 Herbs, Woods, and Resins for Clearing and Emotional Balance
by Markus Schirner
A comprehensive guide to smudging with full-color illustrations - Describes 34 spiritual and physical smudging protocols for divination, grounding, improving health, confidence, and dreaming - Offers smudging methods for ritual practice and explains how to properly collect, store, and prepare smudging ingredients - Includes an A-Z catalog of 67 herbs, resins, and woods for smudging, exploring their history and traditional as well as contemporary uses Discover the wonderful world of smudging and burning incense in this invaluable guide, which welcomes both beginners and advanced users.
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The Perimenopause Revolution: Reclaim Your Hormones, Metabolism & Energy
by Mariza Snyder
Best-selling author and women's health expert Dr. Mariza Snyder takes you on a deeply empowering journey to reclaim your energy, metabolism, and brain power with a clear, actionable plan designed for women over 35 that addresses the broad and significant impact perimenopause has on all parts of your life.
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