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Nature and Science August 2024
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Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
A portrait of Chris McCandless chronicles his decision to withdraw from society and adopt the persona of Alexander Supertramp, offering insight into his beliefs about the wilderness and his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness. Reissue. (A Paramount Vantage film, written & directed by Sean Penn, releasing Fall 2007, starring Emile Hirsch)
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Window on the Lake
by Anna Minguet
The lake, with its serene beauty and constant change, has been an endless source of inspiration for artists, poets, and, of course, architects. In this book, we delve into a selection of architectural projects that all have one thing in common: the majesty of a lake as their backdrop.
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Magnificent Minds : the New Whole-Child Approach to Autism
by Suzanne Goh
Pediatric neurologist Dr. Suzanne Goh has spent decades working with autistic children, and in this practical and research-based guide she shares her renowned and revolutionary model of care: an innovative, whole-child approach that combines optimal medical treatment with the most effective strategies for advancing cognition, communication, and behavior.
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| What the Wild Sea Can Be: The Future of the World's Ocean by Helen ScalesAcclaimed marine biologist and writer Helen Scales (The Brilliant Abyss) delves into a wide array of topics in her eloquent, engaging latest, examining how humans endanger the oceans, what we might do differently, and why there's still hope. Try these next: Holly Hogan's Message in a Bottle; Christina Conklin's The Atlas of Disappearing Places. |
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Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts : Includes 51 Culinary Herbs & Spices, 25 Recipes, and 18 Crafts
by Kim Roman
This guide provides everything you need to know to start your own herb garden today. From soil preparation, lighting, how often to water, pests and disease prevention, important things to know when planting indoors versus outdoors, expert gardener and author Kim Roman shares invaluable tips for producing high-yield quality herbs
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Found and Ground : a Practical Guide to Making Your Own Foraged Paints
by Caroline Ross
"'Natural', 'no waste' and 'plastic-free'. If this is how you want to live your creative life, you will find a greener, more natural path with this book. It details a more sustainable and fulfilling approach to painting. Covering every aspect of making natural paints, from finding raw materials to the techniques needed to refine it, this book is suitable for the complete beginner as well as those with some experience in art.
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| Systemic: How Racism Is Making Us Sick by Layal LiverpoolBritish science journalist Layal Liverpool, a former medical researcher, expertly examines the detrimental effects of systemic racism on health and medicine across the world and argues that racism is a public health crisis. Further reading: Legacy by Uché Blackstock; Under the Skin by Linda Villarosa; Medical Apartheid by Harriet A. Washington. |
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