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100 nights of a lifetime : the world's ultimate adventures after dark by Stephanie Vermillion"In this one-of-a-kind illustrated collection, discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world." Let National Geographic be your guide to the world after dark. In this beautifully illustrated volume you will discover all there is to see and do after the sun goes down. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing night sleeping under the stars or a high-energy party full of costumes and live music, there is something for everyone in this nocturnal collection.
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Overshoot : how the world surrendered to climate breakdown by Andreas Malm"Andreas Malm and Wim Carton present a history of the present phase of the crisis, one likely to last decades as the fossil fuel industry swims in the largest profits ever made. Money continues to flow into the construction of pipelines, platforms, terminals, mines--assets that will have to be destroyed for the planet to remain liveable. Too much heat has become officially acceptable because such revolutionary destruction is not. But should the rest of us abide by these perverse priorities?"
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The New Sustainable House by Penny Craswell A showcase of twenty-five houses from across the globe offering creative solutions for planet-friendly home design. Designing with the environment in mind is not new. What is new is the increasing number of ways houses can be more sustainably built. With a fresh focus on design ingenuity and innovative technologies and materials, The New Sustainable House demonstrates that there is more to ecologically motivated construction than solar panels and water tanks.
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Plundered : the tangled roots of racial and environmental injustice by David Winston Swanson"Two of the world's greatest crises, systemic racism and environmental destruction, share the same origin story. Both are rooted in economic forces that exploit and oppress both people and land. Pastor and activist David Swanson shows how we have failed our God-given duty as caretakers of creation, and how that failure has resulted in the exploitation of people and the extraction of natural resources. Racial and ecological injustice share the same root cause - greed - that turns people and the natural world into commodities that are only valued for their utility. Swanson shows how we can become communities of caretakers, restore our relationship with creation and each other, and the holistic justice that might result"
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The backyard bird chronicles by Amy TanMapping the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions and beautiful original sketches, the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club shares her search for solace which turned into an opportunity to connect with nature in a meaningful way and imagine the intricate lives of the birds she admired.
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Star bound : a beginner's guide to the American space program, from Goddard's rockets to Goldilocks planets and everything in between by Emily Carney"Star Bound is a book for anyone who wants to learn about the American space program but isn't sure where to start. First and foremost, it's a history-short, sweet, and straightforward. From rocketry pioneer Robert Goddard's primitive flight tests in 1926 through the creation of NASA, from our first steps on the moon to construction of the International Space Station and planning a trip to Mars, readers will meet the people and projects that have put the United States at the forefront of space exploration. Vibrant, positive, and humorous, Star Bound is packed with facts and stories for novice space fans. And sprinkled in with the history are lists of the greatest space songs, books, movies, and more-all designed to make space exploration accessible to even the casual reader."
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Merlin's tour of the universe : a traveler's guide to blue moons and black holes, Mars, stars and everything far by Neil deGrasse Tyson"In Neil deGrasse Tyson's delightful journey through the cosmos, his fictional character Merlin responds to popular questions asked by adults and children alike. Merlin, a timeless visitor from Planet Omniscia in the Andromeda Galaxy, has observed firsthand many of the major scientific events of Earth's history. Merlin's friends include the most important scientific figures and explorers of all time--da Vinci, Magellan, Newton, Einstein, and Hubble...Merlin clarifies the details of familiar phenomena like gravity, light, space, and time, and travels to distant stars and galaxies to describe what makes them tick, rotate, explode, and collapse."
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The money-saving garden year : a month-by-month guide to a great garden that costs less by Anya Lautenbach"With month-by-month advice on what to do when--from self-sown seedlings to spot, the best time to propagate different plants, and seasonal pruning jobs--Anya shows you how to keep your garden looking good without breaking the bank. Handy monthly plant lists, money-saving tips, propagation chart, and planting calendar guide you on your way. Embrace each season with timely projects to absorb you, garden highlights to enjoy, and notes on how to find happiness in your garden even in the depths of winter. Anya's clear, practical yet mindful approach will help anyone grow a glorious garden while cutting costs."
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Propagating plants : how to create new plants for free by Alan ToogoodCrammed with hundreds of step-by-step tutorials and clear advice, ranging from straightforward and simple to more in-depth and challenging, this guide from a group of experts will teach you how to propagate every type of plant.
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Fences for home and garden : a complete guide to selecting and installing wood, masonry, metal, and living fences by Jeff Beneke"Home-improvement expert Jeff Beneke shows homeowners how to select and build the right fence to meet their needs. Includes step-by-step illustrated instructions for building wood, masonry, metal, and living fences that last. This complete guide shows homeowners how to select and build fences that provide privacy and security, mark boundaries, hide unpleasant views, keep animals in or out, beautify a yard, and provide protection from the elements."
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