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Replaceable You : Adventures in Human Anatomy
by Mary Roach
From the New York Times best-selling author of Stiff and Fuzz comes a rollicking exploration of the quest to recreate the impossible complexities of human anatomy including difficult questions prompted by the human body's failings.
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The Call of the Honeyguide : What Science Tells Us About How to Live Well with the Rest of Life
by Rob Dunn
In the woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa, sometime deep in our species' past, something strange happened: a bird called out, not to warn others of human presence, but to call attention to herself. Having found a beehive, that bird--a honeyguide--sought human aid to break in. The behavior can seem almost miraculous: How would a bird come to think that people could help her? Isn't life simply bloodier than that? As Rob Dunn argues in The Call of the Honeyguide, it isn't. Nature is red in tooth and claw, but in equal measure, life works together. Cells host even smaller life, wrapped in a web of mutual interdependence. Ants might go to war, but they also tend fungi, aphids, and even trees. And we humans work not just with honeyguides but with yeast, crops, and pets. Ecologists call these beneficial relationships mutualisms. And they might be the most important forces in the evolution of life. We humans often act as though we are all alone, independent from the rest of life. As The Call of the Honeyguide shows, we are not. It is a call to action for a more beneficent, less lonely future.
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Bird School : A Beginner in the Wood
by Adam Nicolson
Bird School describes and follows Adam Nicolson's progress over three years in trying to learn about, and eventually to create an environment friendly to, the birds of the farm where he lives in Sussex. In simple language that evinces his careful observational prowess, Nicolson aims to cross the boundary between the scientific and the prescientific understanding of birds, looking into why and how they sing, how they fly and breed, how they survive and migrate, how they have suffered at our hands, how we have loved them and damaged them, and how we might create, or re-create, a refuge for them. Here is a set of lessons for someone who knows little but cares a lot about the living world that is in such dire crisis.
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Your Brain on Art : How the Arts Transform Us
by Susan Magsamen
Combining breakthrough research, insights from multidisciplinary pioneers and real-life stories, this authoritative guide to the new science of neuroaesthetics shows how the arts, from painting and dancing to expressive writing, architecture and more, are essential for improving physical and mental health. Illustrations.
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A Little Gaelic Kingdom
by Tim Robinson
In A Little Gaelic Kingdom, Tim Robinson explores the Connemara region of Ireland, showcasing its dramatic landscapes, rich history, and vibrant folklore. Through a walking journey, he delves into the natural world, uncovering the stories, language, and people that have shaped the area. Robinson's deep love and curiosity for the region are evident as he traverses its glacial valleys, fishing villages, and rugged shorelines. The book blends travel writing with a celebration of the region's cultural and natural heritage. A Little Gaelic Kingdom is a beautifully crafted and evocative exploration of one of Ireland's most captivating landscapes.
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