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Nature and Science August 2018
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Buzz : The Nature and Necessity of Bees
by Thor Hanson
What it's about: Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In Buzz , the beloved Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees have long been central to our harvests, our mythologies, and our very existence. They've given us sweetness and light, the beauty of flowers, and as much as a third of the foodstuffs we eat. And, alarmingly, they are at risk of disappearing.
Why you might like it: As informative and enchanting as the waggle dance of a honeybee, Buzz shows us why all bees are wonders to celebrate and protect. Read this book and you'll never overlook them again.
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Your Guide to Forest Bathing : Experience the Healing Power of Nature
by M. Amos Clifford
What's in it: Forest bathing is a gentle, meditative practice of connecting with nature. Simply being present, with all of our senses, in a forest or other wild area, can produce mental, emotional, and physical health benefits. It is a simple, accessible antidote to our nature-starved lives and can inspire us to become advocates for healing our relationships with the more-than-human world. This book is both an invitation to take up the practice of forest bathing and an inspiration to connect with nature as a way to help heal both the planet and humanity.
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12 rules for life : an antidote to chaos
by Jordan B Peterson
What it's about: A renowned psychologist and cultural critic discusses the importance of clear and honest thinking and offers 12 directives for living happily and keeping out the abundant chaos and nihilism in the modern, ever-changing world.
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The Earth Gazers: On Seeing Ourselves
by Christopher Potter
What it's about: Discover how human flight has transformed our perceptions of planet Earth in this history of aviation from World War I to the Space Age.
What's inside: Profiles of aviator Charles Lindbergh, inventor Robert Goddard, and engineer Wernher von Braun, plus the experiences of the Apollo astronauts who first saw the Earth from space.
Read this next: Robert Poole's Earthrise, which documents the creation of the iconic "Earthrise" photograph.
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Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery
by Scott Kelly
What it's about: What does space smell like? Sparklers on the Fourth of July, according to astronaut Scott Kelly, whose candid memoir provides an often surprising look at life in orbit. Focusing on his year aboard the International Space Station (during which time his twin brother Mark, also an astronaut, remained on Earth as part of a unique research study), Kelly describes his day-to-day experiences in microgravity while reflecting on his decades-long career at NASA.
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First man : the life of Neil A. Armstrong
by James R. Hansen
What's in it: An authorized portrait of the first astronaut to set foot on the moon sheds light on other aspects of his career, from the honors he received as a naval aviator to the price he and his family paid for his professional dedication.
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Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier
by Neil deGrasse Tyson; edited by Avis Lang
What's in it: Humans should be exploring space, argues astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, director of New York's Hayden Planetarium and a familiar onscreen presence through the TV series NOVA as well as his recent revamp of Cosmos. In three sections, titled "Why," "How," and "Why Not," Tyson discusses how the idea of space exploration inspires individuals and nations, while maintaining that the benefits of scientific discovery far outweigh the costs -- which are less than one might expect, given that the U.S. military's expenditures in just one year are equivalent to NASA's entire 50-year operating budget.
Why you might like it: Space enthusiasts will devour this engaging essay collection, while NASA skeptics may want to contemplate a world without the agency's technological legacies, including GPS, cordless power tools, and smoke detectors.
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Rocket men : the epic story of the first men on the moon
by Craig Nelson
What's in it: A publishing vice president, executive editor, author, and winner of the 2007 Henry Adams Prize recreates the story of the Apollo 11 moon mission through interviews, NASA oral histories, and declassified CIA documents.
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