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Nature and Science April 2024
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Find more birds : 111 surprising ways to spot birds wherever you are by Heather Wolf"A photo-filled trove of tips for seeing more birds wherever you look, from crowd favorites (hummingbirds, owls, eagles) to species you've never spotted before." As your senses sharpen and “noticing” becomes second nature, Find More Birds will turn your daily routines into bird-finding adventures. Whether you’re strolling down the block or parking your car, you never know what will surprise you next!
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How to read the wilderness : an illustrated guide to the natural wonders of North America by Nature Study Guild "An illustrated guide to identifying plants, animals, and constellations in North America." With this book in hand, you will understand the language of nature and see those wild places with new eyes. This volume celebrates a tradition of knowledge established by the Nature Study Guild. For more than sixty years, the Guild's pocket guidebooks have helped hikers, campers, foragers, and explorers navigate the great outdoors.
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How life works : a user's guide to the new biology by Philip Ball"Biology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works-the idea of the genome as a blueprint, of genes as instructions for building an organism, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines, of cells as entities with fixed identities, and more-have been exposed as incomplete, misleading, or wrong. In How Life Works, Philip Ball explores the new biology, revealing life to be a far richer, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. Incorporating the latest research and insights, How Life Works is a sweeping journey into this new frontier of the life sciences, a realm that will reshape our understanding of life as we know it"
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| Otter Country: An Unexpected Adventure in the Natural World by Miriam DarlingtonMysterious, graceful, and ever-clever, otters have captivated our imaginations, despite the fact that few people have encountered one in the wild. In Otter Country, celebrated nature writer Miriam Darlington captures the fascination she's had for these playful animals since childhood, and chronicles her immersive journey into their watery world. |
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The Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries : ... and other amazing cosmic facts by Jillian Scudder"Astrophysicist Jillian Scudder knows more than most of us what a surreal place the Universe can be. In this light-hearted book she delves into some of the more arcane facts that her work has revealed, and tells us how we have actually managed to discover these amazing truths. Did you know: the galaxy is flatter than a sheet of paper; supermassive black holes can sing a super-low B flat; it rains iron on a brown dwarf, and diamonds on Neptune; you could grow turnips on Mars if its soil weren't full of rocket fuel; the Universe is beige, on average; Jupiter's magnetic field will short-circuit your spacecraft--and, of course, the Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries"
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National Geographic stargazer's atlas : the ultimate guide to the night sky. by National Geographic SocietyTaking readers on an out-of-this-world tour of constellations, planets and moons, eclipses, comets and meteor showers and more, this ultimate guide to the wonders of the night sky combines science, exploration and storytelling leading the reader to the most rewarding observations.
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Astronomy by Stephen P. MaranEver catch yourself staring up at the night sky and wondering just what the heck is out there? While no one book can answer all your questions, Astronomy For Dummies will take you on a tour through the Milky Way (and beyond!) that describes some of the most fascinating objects in the universe. A beginner's guide to astronomy features information about the solar system as well as star maps and a monthly guide to locating the planets in the sky.
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The garden maker's book of wonder by Allison Vallin KostovickA popular gardening lifestyle influence and creator of Finch + Folly draws on her decades of gardening experience to offer wisdom on growing bountiful harvests of favorite vegetables, herbs and flowers, and provides projects, activities and recipes for enjoying the magic and whimsy of the natural world.
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A Food Forest in Your Garden : Plan It, Grow It, Cook It by Alan CarterGrow your own seasonal food in a low maintenance, nature-friendly garden that feels like a woodland glade. Scottish plant expert Alan Carter shows you how to plan and plant a temperate forest garden for any sized plot―from a small terrace garden to an allotment or smallholding.
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Joan Dye Gussow is an extraordinarily ordinary woman. She lives in a home not unlike the average home in a neighborhood that is, more or less, typically suburban. What sets her apart from the rest of us is that she thinks more deeply--and in more eloquent detail--about food. In sharing her ponderings, she sets a delightful example for those of us who seek the healthiest, most pleasurable lifestyle within an environment determined to propel us in the opposite direction. Joan is a suburbanite with a green thumb, with a feisty, defiant spirit and a relentlessly positive outlook.
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Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection by Charles DuhiggA Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, studying supercommunicators—people capable of connecting with anyone, reveals how, everyone time we speak to some, we're actually engaging in one of three conversations, showing us how to recognize which kind of conversation we're having—and teaching us the essential skills for navigating it successfully.
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Build the life you want : the art and science of getting happier by Arthur C. BrooksOffering practical research-based practices, this blueprint for a better life equips you with the emotional self-management tools needed for taking control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve.
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How to kill an earworm : and 500+ other psychology facts you need to know by Jana Louise Smit"Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, which means there's a lot of ground to cover. But this isn't your average "intro to psychology" book. Instead, How to Kill an Earworm is here to help you learn those little-known trivia facts you really want to know.
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Science of stretch : reach your flexible potential, stay active, maximize mobility by Leada Malek-Salehi "Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life." More than a quarter of the world's population is insufficiently active and it's time we remove barriers to exercise and encourage movement exploration. The Science of Stretch is your guide to understanding the human body's resilient and adaptable nature and how stretching can play a role in achieving your highest well-being.
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Languishing : how to feel alive again in a world that wears us down by Corey L. M. KeyesBuilding on decades of research, a sociologist explores the concept of languishing, which wears away our sense of purpose, its impact on our well-being and its societal roots, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing this pervasive condition.
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