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Schott's Significa : A Miscellany of Secret Languages
by Ben Schott
Here is an obsessive and fascinating look at the systems of
language and knowledge that surrounds us. Ben Schott breaks
down the lingo, slang, and jargon found in dozens of fascinating professions, events, and subcultures—from the insider language
used in casino gambling to the NYC diamond district and
professional sommeliers to London cabbies.
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The Illuminated Book of Birds
by Robin Crofut-Brittingham
The Illuminated Book of Birds includes large-scale fine art paintings
of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America,
and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct
birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in uncovering their habits and cultural and mythological significance.
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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
How rethinking our relationships with other species can help us reimagine the future of humankind. 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.
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Planning miracles : how to prevent
future pandemics
by Jon Cohen
A renowned science reporter tells the stories of the committed
scientists at the front lines of pandemic research, fighting back
against societal distrust and panic, monitoring the threats that
exist, detecting outbreaks early, and developing new interventions
as quickly as possible.
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The big one : how we just prepare for
future deadly pandemics
by Michael T Osterholm
Examining past outbreaks and the global response to Covid-19,
this urgent analysis outlines the likelihood and potential severity
of future pandemics, presenting a roadmap of scientific, political
and societal steps needed to prepare for the far deadlier crises
that may lie ahead.
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Celebrate : Joyful Baking All Year Round
by Paul Hollywood
From the New York Times-bestselling author and internationally
beloved host of "The Great British Baking Show", Paul Hollywood's
next showstopping book of the ultimate celebratory bakes for every holiday and occasion.
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Authentic : the myth of bringing your full self to work
by Jodi-Ann Burey
From the creator of a viral TED talk comes a bold call to rethink authenticity at work Workplace dynamics in recent years have
been a dizzying storm of broken promises. Companies that once encouraged employees to "come as you are" and bring your full, authentic self to work are now shutting down initiatives, part of
an ongoing cycle of trading on our identities when it's convenient
and profitable.
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Good Things : Recipes and Rituals to
Share With People You Love:
a Cookbook
by Samin Nosrat
The author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat shares 125 soul-nourishing,
flavor-packed recipes, including Ricotta Custard Pancakes, Saffron
Roast Chicken and Sky-High Focaccia, along with heartfelt cooking wisdom that celebrates connection, comfort and the everyday
joy of feeding those we love.
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All Consuming : Why We Eat the Way
We Eat Now
by Ruby Tandoh
Our tastes have been radically refashioned, painstakingly engineered
in the depths of food factories. They’ve been pulled into supermarket aisles and seduced by Michelin stars. A deep dive into the social, economic, cultural, legislative, and demographic forces that have reshaped our relationship with food.
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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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