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A history of dinosaurs in 50 fossils by Paul M. BarrettDinosaurs have captivated the world since Megalosaurus was the first one named in 1824, and A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils features fifty of the most momentous dinosaur findings from the fossil record. Each stunning fossil photograph, magnified for optimal detail, includes an entry explaining the importance of the discovery and the fossil’s significance in the larger evolutionary timeline. Themed chapters build off each other to depict a full and incredible story.
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Third ear : reflections on the art and science of listening by Elizabeth Rosner"Third Ear braids together personal narrative with scholarly inquiry to examine the power of listening to build interpersonal empathy and social transformation. A child of Holocaust survivors, Rosner shares stories from growing up in a home where six languages were spoken to interrogate how diverse areas of scholarship such as psychotherapy, neurolinguistics, and creativity can illuminate the complex ways we are impacted by the sounds and silences of others."
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A kind life : eat plants, buy less, slow down, and save the planet by Carina Wohlleben"A mother-of-two provides a blueprint for how she and her family adopted a sustainable, plant-based lifestyle, sharing the eye-opening facts that convinced her they needed to make a change...it wasn't until she was a new mom that she had an epiphany about how her own daily habits were connected to the ecological crisis we are facing and the importance of living sustainably. After learning that we can reduce our environmental footprint by 25 percent simply by forgoing animal products, she transformed her life, adopting a vegan diet, rethinking all her travel and consumption choices, and rediscovering her connection to nature."
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The miraculous from the material : understanding the wonders of nature by Alan P. Lightman"A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena--from atoms and unicellular life to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more Nature is capable of extraordinary phenomena. The Miraculous from the Material is a stunning, soaring ode to the beauty and wonder all around us."
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Visionary : Gardens and Landscapes for Our Future by Claire TakacsPhotographer Claire Takacs and landscape architect Giacomo Guzzon introduce stunning private and public gardens from around the world that have addressed both sustainability and climate change with outstanding results. Be inspired by the new ways garden and landscape designers are thinking about planting and garden design in the face of climate change.
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Hiking Virginia : A Guide to the State's Greatest Hiking Adventures by Bill BurnhamWinner of a National Outdoor Book Award Honorable Mention, Hiking Virginia is indispensable for exploring the Commonwealth. Authors Bill and Mary Burnham breath fresh air into popular Virginia destinations, and explore commonly overlooked yet equally dramatic hikes. Explore the history of a young American nation; watch stories of lost cultures come alive; and imagine the ghosts of Indian raiders, moonshiners, and outlaws haunting the backcountry routes of the past.
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Offbeat North America : 100 amazing places away from the tourist trail by Christopher PittsShowcasing 100 unique travel experiences in North America where tourists are few and far between, this inspiring guide, with helpful tips, expert advice, and sustainable options, transports you to such locales as Central Alberta's deserted ghost towns, the Dominican Republic's Samana Bay and Assateague Island, home to wild horses.
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Cosmos : Explore the Wonders of the Universe by DK SmithsonianCosmos is a visually captivating journey through the universe and is as expansive as the cosmos itself. It covers everything from the asteroid belt to deep space probes, the ISS to the Oort Cloud, the Big Bang to the end of the universe, and (just about) everything in between. It presents space as humanity has never seen it before.
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How to kill an asteroid : the real science of planetary defense by Robin George Andrews"There are approximately 25,000 "city killer" asteroids in near-Earth orbit-and most are yet to be found. Small enough to evade detection, they are capable of large-scale destruction, and represent our greatest cosmic threat. But in September 2022, against all odds, NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission deliberately crashed a spacecraft into a carefully selected city killer, altering the asteroid's orbit and proving that we stand a chance against them."
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Insects : Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Insects by Inc. Dorling KindersleyDid you know that insects are essential to life on Earth? Without them, we simply couldn't exist―they pollinate our crops, break down dead matter, and play a vital role in our ecosystems. Yet their numbers are plummeting in the face of changing climates, pesticide use, and threats to their essential habitats. This cutting-edge book, grounded in the latest research by the Royal Entomological Society, teaches you all you need to know about bugs, beetles, butterflies, and more―revealing how vital they are to us and we are to them.
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Pets and the city : true tales of a Manhattan house call veterinarian by Amy Attas"When a pet is sick, people--even the rich and famous--are at their most authentic and vulnerable. They could have a Monet on the wall and an Oscar on the shelf, but if their cat gets a cold, all they want to talk about are snotty noses and sneezing fits. That's when they call premier in-home veterinarian Dr. Amy Attas."
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Medicare for dummies by Patricia BarryExplains how the Medicare system works and what it covers, offers guidance on reducing out-of-pocket expenses, and discusses the options available and how they fit in with other health insurance plans.
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An expansive investigation into the most unifying and enduring structure in the history of life—and a story of biological richness at a moment when so much of our precious biodiversity hangs in the balance. Eggs are the origins of 90 percent of the Earth’s organisms. They can be found as far apart as deep-sea volcanoes and in space. Yet despite their fundamental importance, eggs often find themselves an afterthought in the discussion of evolution of life on Earth as the interests of scientists congregate around the things that emerge from eggs rather than the eggs themselves.
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Biology : 100 ideas in 100 words : a whistle-stop tour of key concepts
by Eva Amsen
"One of the titles in a cutting-edge new series created in partnership with The Science Museum, this book introduces 100 key areas of biology such as life processes, evolution, DNA and inheritance, diversity of plants, immunity, and disease, and explainseach topic in just 100 words. Perfect for getting your head around big ideas clearly and quickly or refreshing your memory of the fundamentals of life on earth, this book covers the most up-to-date terms and theories and inspires a heightened level of understanding and enjoyment to the core areas of biology explored in The Science Museum"
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