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The Story of Birds: A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present
by Steve Brusatte
Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly
diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home--and many places we do not. With their flamboyant plumage, joyous dawn serenades, extraordinary aerial feats, they have captivated human imagination for millennia. Undeniably delicate creatures with hollow bones and thin skin protected by downy feathers, how did such
a seemingly fragile species break the bounds of Earth and begin to fly, how have they survived millennia, and how does their legacy shape our world? Hailed as one of the stars of modern paleontology (National Geographic), Steve Brusatte now tells the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' living legacy: birds. He begins by exploring how dinosaurs gradually developed the trademark features of birds one-by-one--feathers, wings, beaks, big brains, keen senses, and warm-blooded metabolisms. He investigates why birds were the only dinosaurs to survive the cataclysmic asteroid impact 66 million years ago and chronicles how these survivors rapidly proliferated to produce the diversity of avian species we know today. A fascinating scientific history that unearths the origins of birds, The Story of Birds establishes the living legacy of this remarkable species.
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The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss
by Robert MacFarlane
The Book of Birds is a field guide with a difference: It shows readers
not just how to identify birds, but also how to identify with them.
Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris conjure the unique spirit of nearly fifty once-common species: avocet to yellowhammer, kestrel to kingfisher, skylark to nightingale. In lyrical and incantatory essays, Macfarlane describes each bird’s habits and habitats, their patterns of flight and patterns of song, how they hunt or fish or scavenge or
gather, how they nest and raise their chicks, the myths that attend
them, the threats that shadow them―and how their lives intersect with our own. On every page we encounter Morris’s exhilarating artwork, painted from life in watercolor and gold leaf, and animated with an extraordinary attention to detail. The Book of Birds is a love letter to
the thrilling variety and mysteries of birdlife, and a clarion call to halt
the rapid depletion of our skies.
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Entangled States: A Life According to Quantum Physics
by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
I see physics everywhere, Karmela Padavic-Callaghan writes. It offers itself to me when I try to make sense of all the paths my life did and
did not take, it reassures me when I try to reconcile all the identities
that I feel describe me. Born in Croatia in 1991, Karmela grew up
against the backdrop of the Yugoslav wars. They grew to love science and hair metal, and they began longing to see more of the world. At
age 16, they received an offer to study at a boarding school in New
York, setting them on a path to a physics PhD. Now a science writer in New York, Karmela uses physics to meditate on building a life in a new country, on being nonbinary in a field dominated by cishet men, and on cause, effect, future, and destiny. Each chapter examines a moment in Karmela's life through the lens of a physics concept. Taking us from Croatia to New York, from quantum computing to Queen, Entangled States offers readers a unique and unforgettable journey--and shows how the world of physics and the world of humanity illuminate one another.
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The Dark Frontier: Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep Sea
by Jeffrey Marlow
The deep sea is our planet's last frontier. For most of human history, it was a vast, unknown realm that invoked awe and terror. And despite how much we've learned, it remains largely unexplored. In The Dark Frontier, marine microbiologist and explorer Jeffrey Marlow offers a new perspective on the power and beauty of the deep sea, beginning with the nineteenth-century discovery that the ocean's depths were teeming with life and shifting to more recent investigations of the kaleidoscopic ecology of hydrothermal vents, methane seeps, and whale falls. Marlow illuminates the ocean's scientific marvels, including microbes that
breathe metal and fish that withstand crushing pressures, as well as theories about how underwater habitats may have been the cradle of
life on Earth. He reveals the deep sea's microbial universes, worlds within worlds that have opened new possibilities of survival in extreme environments. The Dark Frontier is an engaging narrative journey grounded in Marlow's research and wide-ranging knowledge, together with insights from hundreds of experts, from deep-sea scientists to conservationists and UN diplomats.
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A Horse's World: A Neuroscientist's Journey Into the Equine Mind
by Janet L. Jones
The bond between horses and humans has been treasured for centuries. Horses have served as aids to civilization, subjects of the earliest art, vehicles for global trade, and extreme athletes. Still, their cognitive processes have remained mysterious, even to the humans who love them. A Horse's World is the first book of its kind to explore the fascinating science of how horses think, feel, learn, and connect with their human companions. Neuroscientist and horse trainer Janet Jones provides scientific insight into the miracle of the horse-human connection. She illuminates the ways that equine cognition differs from our own. Whether you're an experienced rider or simply admire equine beauty and grace from afar, A Horse's World is both a window into horses' hearts and minds, and an object lesson in how to build mutual trust with those whose internal worlds differ from our own.
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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
by Bessel Van Der Kolk
Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Such experiences inevitably leave traces on minds, emotions, and even on biology. Sadly, trauma sufferers frequently pass on their stress to their partners and children. Renowned trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk has spent over three decades working with
survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he transforms our understanding of traumatic stress, revealing how it literally rearranges the brain's wiring--specifically areas dedicated to pleasure, engagement, control, and trust. He shows how these areas can be reactivated
through innovative treatments including neurofeedback, mindfulness techniques, play, yoga, and other therapies. Based on Dr. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score offers proven alternatives to drugs and talk therapy--and a way to reclaim lives.
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Grill Time!: Why You Should Be Grilling for Better, Healthier, Easier, and More Delicious Meals: A Cookbook
by Noah Galuten
In Noah Galuten's backyard, it's always grill time. With two young children, Galuten knows firsthand how important it is to get flavorful, healthy food on the table quickly and easily. His secret: the grill, which allows easily customizable dinners for all different palates. In Grill Time Galuten embraces his love of bright flavors, comfort foods, and veggie-forward dishes to create meals that work for backyard barbecues, pool parties, camping trips, and, of course, quick weeknight dinners. There are delicious options for meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike.
And for any newbies on the grill, or pros who want to expand their grill knowledge, Grill Time is a helpful guide on grill mechanics, including
the differences between smokers, gas grills, and charcoal grills and the cooking techniques that go along with each one. Level up your grilling game with Grill Time.
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Cooking the Borderlands: Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the States
by Claudette Zepeda
The Mexican American border has been an inflamed political focal point within the US; at the same time, Mexican food has long been the most popular ethnic cuisine in America. A child of the border herself,
Claudette Zepeda grew up in both California and Mexico and sees the border as a vibrant, vital, and unique cultural and culinary place. A
gifted storyteller and chef, Claudette's recipes and ruminations
humanize border culture through 100 accessible and beloved dishes
such as: - Coahuila's Esquites (Street Corn)- Las Calandrias Caballitos (Chicken Sopes)- Arroz Poblano (Poblano Pepper Creamy Rice)- Camarones al Ajillo (Baja Style Garlic Shrimp)- Capirotada (Bread Pudding) This is a story of a personal and culinary identity that formed betwixt two cultures, told through recipes, anecdotes, and an irreverent sense of humor. Borderlands details the Mexican dishes Claudette grew up eating and loves, their American counterparts, and how the fluidity and flexibility between the two nations shows us a way of being in the world.
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Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life
by Ezekiel J. Emanuel
In Eat Your Ice Cream, renowned physician Ezekiel J. Emanuel argues that life is not a competition to live the longest and that “wellness” shouldn’t be difficult; it should be an invisible part of one’s lifestyle that yields maximum health benefits with the least work. Dr. Emanuel cuts through the noise with wit and good humor, giving readers just what they need: simple, high-impact, evidence-based guidelines on such issues as alcohol consumption, food and nutrition, exercise, sleep, mental acuity, and social engagement. Resisting the tide of the latest trends to extend life at all costs, Eat Your Ice Cream reveals that many
of the tools for a long, healthy and meaningful life are already within reach. Pairing common sense with uncommon wisdom based on his decades of expertise and experience, Dr. Emanuel helps us consider which lifestyle changes are worth making and how to most easily implement them for longer, healthier, and happier lives.
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Walk: Rediscover the Most Natural Way to Boost Your Health and Longevity--One Step at a Time
by Courtney Conley
Did you know... Your risk of falls and overall longevity can be measured by your foot health? Your walking speed can predict your overall health status and risk of early death. Increasing your walking cadence has
been shown to help reduce knee, hip, and lower back pain. The number of daily optimal steps is not 10,000 (spoiler alert: it's fewer!). Walking is as important to our health and longevity as sleep and proper breathing; it is the 6th vital sign. And yet we've almost engineered it out of our lives. Walk is an expert-driven, science-backed guide that not only underscores the power of movement to just about every aspect of our life, it restores walking to its rightful spot as one of the key pillars of health. With the most up-to-date research, self-assessments, tips on choosing the best shoes for foot health, as well as easy "movement snacks" to help with low back pain and foot pain, and customizable programs to develop or enhance your own fitness, Walk is *the* definitive guide to optimizing wellness.
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Nothing Matters But Delicious: A Radically Honest Cookbook
by Greg Baxtrom
Much of the fancy technique you see at restaurants doesn't really
matter. You can get the nearly same effect with infinitely less work, and it's more fun and you might actually do it. Many tropes of fine dining cookbook recipes--the hyperspecificity, the rigidity of the recipes--don't matter either. Nothing Matters . . . but Delicious. In this cookbook-like-no-other, award-winning chef and restaurateur Greg Baxtrom invites
you into his energetic kitchen, sharing his honest and encouraging methodologies for exquisite dishes. Nothing Matters . . . but Delicious gives home cooks of all abilities the confidence and techniques to never quit on their culinary journey. Filled with sidebars containing helpful tips and lessons, like how to recover from cooking mistakes, and photographs and infographics to assist you every step of the way, readers will delight in this guide to culinary perfection. Recipes flow
from easy to complex, with beginner recipes like Simple Ribeye with Roasted Root Vegetables and Easy Peasy Mac & Cheesy to the more complicated Bouillabaisse and Indoor S'more. With a slew of broken-down tips and easy-to-digest guidance, Nothing Matters . . . but Delicious has something for everyone.
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Dead Bees Still Sting: Tales of Life at the Edge of Nature
by Susan Cormier
On a small acreage teeming with wild and domestic animals, buzzing with a half-million honeybees, and dotted with fruit trees--including one affectionately named Bill--lives beekeeper-poet Susan Cormier. Circling the farm, an aggressive tangle of forest and blackberry vines thrives,
but beyond, the shadow of urban development creeps ever closer. Over five seasons Cormier takes readers through the rhythms of semi-agricultural life, reflecting on the dichotomy between beauty and grief, loss and renewal, and humor and the often heart-wrenching realities of animal existence in an agrarian landscape. Susan's acreage is filled with an ever-changing cast of animals, from the hand-raised quail Birb, who likes to play peekaboo, to companionable cats and dogs, Frodo the rescued rabbit, deer, elusive mink, and owls. Dead Bees Still Sting also offers a rich education in beekeeping, guiding readers through the complexities of hive life, the art of capturing swarms, and the serious challenges facing bees today. Lyrical and poignant, Dead Bees Still
Sting is a moving meditation on the cycles of nature, vulnerability, persistence, and survival. Above all, it is a celebration of what it means to belong to a place, to witness its changes, and to find beauty and meaning in the ongoing conversation between humans and nature.
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Maintain: The 3 Simple Shifts That Turn Temporary Weight Loss Into Lasting Freedom
by Susan Peirce Thompson
Conventional weight-loss programs, GLP-1s, gastric bypass, and fad
diets aren't the magic bullets everyone hoped for. More often than not, people lose some weight, return to old eating patterns, and then promptly regain what they lost. With 85 percent of people discontinuing their GLP-1 medications within two years, one question remains unavoidable: Why is losing weight--and keeping it off--so difficult? Best-selling author and expert in the psychology of eating, Susan Peirce Thompson has the answer: three science-backed identity shifts that
will promote lasting change at the deepest level and rewire your
relationship with food, dieting, and yourself. Step into peace, joy, and fulfillment in a body--and life--you trust. It's time to let go of the diet mentality and achieve long-term weight stability and freedom around food. Because maintenance isn't magic--it's a mindset.
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Sabor Y Fuego: The Art of Authentic Mexican Salsa
by Sonia Mendez
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexico with Sabor y Fuego: The Art of Mexican Salsa. With more than 50 authentic salsa recipes and meal ideas, this cookbook offers a rich exploration of Mexico's beloved culinary traditions. From the bright and tangy freshness of pico de gallo to the deep, smoky complexity of roasted salsas, this cookbook is the ultimate guide to flavorful and fiery sauces. Sonia Mendez brings you an exceptional variety of salsas that will transform any meal. Drawing on her family's cherished taqueria recipes--some passed down through generations--Sonia also introduces exciting contemporary spins that showcase the versatility of Mexican sauces. Whether you're seeking a salsa to liven up tacos, complement grilled meats, or simply serve with chips as a satisfying appetizer, this collection has you covered.
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Duty, Honor, Country & Life: A Tribute to the American Spirit
by William H. McRaven
Admiral McRaven's famous 2014 Make Your Bed speech at the
University of Texas went viral with over 150 million views. Now, for the first time ever, comes a collection of his other speeches and writings
that will inspire and motivate young and old readers alike. With his unique writing style, each speech is a story recalling acts of heroism, courage, sacrifice, and a sense of duty, honor, and country. These speeches include tributes to soldiers, Navy SEALs, law enforcement officers, doctors, public servants, Boy Scouts, graduating students, that game of football, and Irishmen. Full of inspiration and wisdom, Duty, Honor, Country, and Life is a reminder to us all of our time-honored American values of civility and decency--and a reflection on what these values mean for the future of our country.
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Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried about: A Memoir
by Isabel Klee
A Jersey girl by birth, Isabel Klee had always wanted to live in New York City. At age 20, she got her chance, ditching her college upstate and moving into a grungy basement apartment in Manhattan. Dog-obsessed since childhood, her first post-grad job was becoming an assistant to a dog photographer, and something clicked into place: a career focused
on helping dogs was the new dream. Isabel quickly found a passion for rehabilitating rescue dogs and helping them get adopted. At the same time, she was caught up in a whirlwind of friendships, parties, fickle boyfriends and grand romances, which she recounts in honest, tender, and sometimes devastating chapters about the search for love and belonging. Isabel's first true love, though, was Simon, a fluffy puppy who'd been saved from the meat trade. As the highs and lows of her twenties hit Isabel in wave after wave, it was Simon who kept her grounded. Together, Isabel and Simon created a community of dog-lovers and a tight-knit group of friends pursuing their dreams. In this honest and moving memoir, Isabel weaves together the stories of her foster dogs--and the challenges she helped them overcome--with tales
of complicated relationships, hard decisions, and great loves in New
York City, all leading to a happy ending not only for the rescue pups, but for Isabel herself.
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Freeze Fresh Meal Prep: 160 Meal Starters and Make-Ahead Dishes for the Freezer
by Crystal Schmidt
Using garden fresh vegetables and fruits, Crystal Schmidt offers a
unique approach to meal prep, with 160 recipes for complete meals as well as meal starters--dishes that can be partially prepared and frozen, then combined with pantry ingredients to make a complete meal.
These original recipes range from soups, dips, beverages, and main dishes to veggie sides, baked goods, frozen treats, jams, and pie
fillings. Going well beyond the idea of simply pulling a casserole out of the freezer to thaw for dinner, Freeze Fresh Meal Prep gives home
cooks the tools and flexibility they need to make a delicious, fresh
meal--breakfast, lunch, or dinner--in a pinch. Because she's a serious gardener, Schmidt treats meal prep as a way to preserve the bounty from her vegetable garden and includes a separate index that organizes recipes by fruit or vegetable type.
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