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  The Hidden Life of Life - A Walk...

  Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

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  An iconoclast and best-selling author of both nonfiction and fiction, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing, thinking, and writing about the cultures of animals such as lions, wolves, dogs, deer, and humans. In this engrossing book, she provides a plainspoken, big-picture look at the commonality of life on our planet, from the littlest microbes to the largest lizards.Inspired by the idea of symbiosis in evolution—that all living things evolve in a series of cooperative relationships—Thomas leads listeners on a journey through the progression of life. Along the way she shares the universal likenesses, experiences, and environments of “Gaia’s creatures,” from amoebas in plant soil to the pets we love, from proud primates to Homo sapiens hunter-gatherers on the African savanna. Fervently rejecting “anthropodenial,” the notion that nonhuman life does not share characteristics with humans, Thomas instead shows that paramecia can learn, plants can communicate, humans aren’t really as special as we think we are—and that it doesn’t take a scientist to marvel at the smallest inhabitants of the natural world and their connections to all living things.A unique voice on anthropology and animal behavior, Thomas challenges scientific convention and the jargon that prevents us all from understanding all living things better. Narrated by Thomas, this joyful book is a fascinating look at the challenges and behaviors shared by creatures from bacteria to larvae to parasitic fungi, a potted hyacinth to the author herself, and all those in between.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, an anthropologist and animal behaviorist, has published thirteen previous books, including the New York Times best seller "The Hidden Life of Dogs." She lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Learn more at elizabethmarshallthomas.net.

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  Reflections on the Mind of Plato

  Joseph Norio Uemura

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  "Plato was not a Platonist! I would like to show in the following audio that anyone who reads the dialogues of Plato without bias or an ax to grind will find a humorous, witty, pleasant friend and not a desiccated scholarly mandarin. Plato was an open-minded, tolerant, reasonable individual, not a tight-lipped, pietistic puritan. In a word, Plato was an Athenian, not a Spartan!"In the 24 centuries that have passed since the Athenians put Socrates to death, every generation has interpreted the meaning of Plato's work differently. Joseph Uemura guides us through six dialogues in an effort to promote a dialectical quest rather than seek a final resting place.Plato's dialogues treat the big questions that confront any thoughtful person. Eythyphro explores religion, Phaedo reflects on the mind, Theatetus examines knowledge, Sophist probes being, Phaedrus reflects on art, and Republic ponders society.All great literature must be experienced firsthand. Because it is not self-explanatory, it must be interpreted and evaluated. Professor Uemura's reflections serve as a touchstone by which to test every new reading of Plato's work.© Agora Publications

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  The Intersectional...

  Leah Thomas

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  From the activist who coined the term comes a primer on intersectional environmentalism for the next generation of activists looking to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change. The Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people -- especially those most often unheard. Written by Leah Thomas, a prominent voice in the field and the activist who coined the term "Intersectional Environmentalism," this book is simultaneously a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and a pledge to work towards the empowerment of all people and the betterment of the planet. Thomas shows how not only are Black, Indigenous and people of color unequally and unfairly impacted by environmental injustices, but she argues that the fight for the planet lies in tandem to the fight for civil rights; and in fact, that one cannot exist without the other. An essential read, this book addresses the most pressing issues that the people and our planet face, examines and dismantles privilege, and looks to the future as the voice of a movement that will define a generation.

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  Flowers and Ferns in their Haunts

  Mabel Osgood Wright

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  Pleasant non-fiction journey into the backwoods of the New England coastal countryside by the first president of the Connecticut Audubon Society, circa 1900. (Summary by BellonaTimes)

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  Off Grid Solar - The Ultimate...

  Caleb Abbas

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  Off Grid Solar: The Ultimate Guide to Solar and Other Green Energy Sources, Discover All About Green Energy and How You Can Use Them to Help Save the PlanetSince the Industrial Revolution, the main source of energy for homes and businesses all over the world has been fossil fuels. People have relied heavily on coal, oil, and other fossil fuels to power everything from light bulbs to heavy machinery. But fossil fuel is a non-renewable resource and it’s also one of the main factors for global warming. Fossil fuel is also responsible for a large amount of local air pollution which is detrimental to our health.Climate change has been at the forefront of many discussions nowadays and one of the best ways we personally can help our environment in this regard is to try living as green as possible. Living green means using renewable sources of energy like solar and wind power. This audiobook will show you some of the ways you can start living green. You will learn alternative sources of energy you can use which will not only help the environment but help save you money as well.This audiobook will discuss the following:- What Does Green Energy Mean- Alternative Fuels- Fuel Conservation Techniques- Solar Power- Wind Power- Bioenergy- Energy Conservation Tips- Going Off the Grid- Finding Plans and Kits for Green Energy and the BenefitsTransitioning to all-green living will probably take some time especially if you’re building your own solar energy or wind systems but it will be well worth your effort and investment. You and your family will cut costs in the long run plus it will help reduce your carbon footprint. To get started on learning more about solar energy and living green, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  A Sprint to the Finish - A...

  Russell McGuire

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  Early in 2020 T-Mobile completed the acquisition of Sprint. This transaction marked the official end of perhaps the most innovative company in the history of the telecommunications industry. A Sprint to the Finish provides a fly-over of the 121 year history of the company most commonly known as Sprint, from its humble beginnings as a local telephone provider in Abilene, Kansas, to its momentous decision to build the first nationwide digital fiber optic network, to its leadership in establishing the digital wireless networks that we all rely on everyday. The author draws upon his experience as vice president of corporate strategy for the company to dive deep into specific decisions the company faced along the way, helping readers to understand the strategic analysis involved in growing and managing a global corporation. Join us as the author tells the fascinating story of the people and events that shaped the trajectory of this pioneering company.

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