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Nature and Science February 2023 |
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| Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany BrookshireThe takeaway: "Pest is all about perspective," explains science journalist and podcaster Bethany Brookshire (Science for the People) in this thought-provoking examination of why we demonize certain animals.
You'll learn: how the rise of cheap supermarket chicken led to flocks of feral urban pigeons; why rats are pests but cats (the leading cause of animal extinction) are pets.
For fans of: Mary Roach's Fuzz, Hal Herzog's Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat, or Rob Dunn's Never Home Alone. |
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Been there, done that : a rousing history of sex
by Rachel Feltman
The host of the podcast The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week presents a history of sex that debunks myths and stigmas and examines both historical present-day practices, attitudes and taboos.
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The insect crisis : the fall of the tiny empires that run the world
by Oliver Milman
"A devastating exploration of how the collapse in insect populations around the world threatens everything from wild birds to the food on our plate. From the ants scurrying under leaf litter to the bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are seemingly everywhere. Three out of four of the planet's known species are insects, but a torrent of recent evidence suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history.Oliver Milman delves into why insect numbers are plummeting and outlines the dire consequences of losing the tiny empires that hold life aloft on Earth. Along the way, readers encounter a researcher who collects insect guts from the windshields of cars, the bees sent on long-haul truck journeys to prop up our food supply, and a desperate attempt to move trees up mountains to save an iconic butterfly. The mounting losses threaten to unpick the web of life we rely upon. Illuminating and inspiring, The Insect Crisis is a wake-up call for all of us"
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Sacred Medicine : A Doctor's Quest to Unravel the Mysteries of Healing
by Lissa Rankin
In Sacred Medicine, you’ll follow Dr. Rankin around the world to meet healers gifted and flawed, go on pilgrimage to sacred sites, investigate the science of healing, and learn how to stay safe when seeking a healer. You’ll receive the wisdom offered by Indigenous cultures for whom healing begins with our sacred connection to Mother Earth, and dive deep into the cutting-edge trauma research that is igniting a medical revolution. Rich with practices and protocols that Dr. Rankin has found particularly effective, Sacred Medicine delivers a thoughtful, grounded exploration of questions around how we heal―and a path of hope for those in need.
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Death Interrupted : How Modern Medicine Is Complicating the Way We Die
by M.D. Bigham, Blair
Through conversations with critical care and end-of-life professionals—including ethicists, social workers, nurses, and doctors—and observations from his own time working in ambulances, emergency rooms, and the icu, Dr. Blair Bigham exposes the tensions inherent in this new era of dying by addressing the tough questions facing us all.
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Journeying through the invisible : the craft of healing with, and beyond, sacred plants, as told by a Peruvian medicine man
by Hachumak
"Journey into the world of Ayahuasca and healing. A mysterious and powerful plant medicine with curative powers that is drunk as a tea during a sacred ceremony, Ayahuasca has been known to change people's lives dramatically. Hachumak, a Peruvian medicineman, has been practicing traditional healing arts in his country for more than twenty years. In this remarkable book, he shares his knowledge and experiences to broaden our understanding of this powerful medicine and protect it from misuse and exploitation.
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