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  Interstellar Tours - A Guide to...

  Brian Clegg

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  'Strap in and enjoy the ride!' JOHN GRIBBIN
  'A window seat on a flight to our galaxy's sites of outstanding beauty' MARCUS CHOWN, AUTHOR OF THE ONE THING YOU NEED TO KNOW
  
  
  'A refreshing new look at our own corner of space' HENRY GEE, WINNER OF THE 2022 ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE
  'Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime' PHILIP BALL, AUTHOR OF THE BOOK OF MINDS AND BEYOND WEIRD
  
  
  Take a voyage into space to explore the wonders of the galaxy and beyond.
  
  With award-winning science writer Brian Clegg as your deep space guide, step on board the starship Endurance and marvel at the fascinating sights of deepest, darkest space.
  
  Although our vessel is fictional, the phenomena you will visit, from the vast nebulae that are birthplaces of stars to stellar explosions in vast supernovas, creating the elements necessary for life - or from the planets of other solar systems to the unbelievably supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way - all reflect the best picture current science has to offer.
  
  Accompanying Interstellar Tours is an online gallery with over fifty images and videos in full colour, each directly accessible from the page using QR codes.
  
  It may never be possible to undertake a voyage through the stars for real. But with Interstellar Tours, you can enjoy the ultimate cruise across the Milky Way.

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  Fish Care - Aquariums Fishponds...

  Tim Fenders

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  This book consists of 3 titles, which are about the following topics: 
  1 - Aquarium: Aquariums are more than just glass boxes filled with water and fish; they are windows into vibrant underwater worlds teeming with life, color, and beauty. Whether you're a curious beginner with a fascination for aquatic ecosystems or someone seeking a relaxing and rewarding hobby, this book is your gateway to the captivating universe of freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 
  2 - Fishpond: Imagine stepping into your backyard and being greeted by a tranquil oasis filled with shimmering water, vibrant aquatic life, and the soothing sounds of nature. This is the world of fishponds, a captivating and rewarding endeavor that brings the beauty of aquatic ecosystems right to your doorstep.  
  3 - Goldfish have been a cherished part of our lives for centuries, captivating us with their shimmering scales and graceful movements. These iconic aquatic pets have graced the waters of homes all over the world, bringing joy, tranquility, and a touch of nature to our everyday lives. Whether you're considering your first goldfish or have recently welcomed one into your home, this book is designed to be your trusted companion on the journey of goldfish care. Goldfish keeping can be immensely rewarding, but it also comes with responsibilities. A goldfish isn't just a fish in a bowl; it's a living being that relies on you for its well-being.

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  Master Your Patience : A...

  Dr. Pedro Costa

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  Preface by the Monk Coen. ”In this book, Pedro Costa makes an important analysis - an anamnesis of altered states of consciousness, and gives us guidelines, recipes, suggestions so that we can perceive our moods and develop the ability to deal with them. We will need patience a lot - in order to have physical, mental and social health. 
  We can identify the enemies of patience. Not only we can, but we should. Let us define them as the main causes of our daily unrest. First, the people. Second, time. Third, the situations. The fourth can be understood as the union of the first three: chaos, or ”people with no time in difficult situations”. Normally, when we lose patience completely we fall into this last stage of impatience. It`s this combination of factors that disturbs our peace. In this book, we describe a method so you always remember the ”good allies” of patience. A way to improve your life. It`s the ”4S” rule, a shortcut to memorizing it. Thus, the four allies of patience are: Silence, Sight, Smile and Sure. Easy, right? We`ll go into detail about this method and each of the four allies as well as the enemies of a complete change to a better life. We must also observe that the more we focus on the present, the more likely we are to find the allies of patience. The authors P. COSTA and G. COSTA bring a two-fold vision from different areas. First a broad approach of patience by medical science, linked to mindfulness, and on the other hand an approach by anthropology, closely related to the totality of the human being, including all of its dimensions.

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  Wild Animals: Our Natural Allies

  Brenda Peterson

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  In this 2024 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, Peterson directs us to look beyond the companionship we enjoy with our domesticated animal friends, and invites us to explore how wild animals can become our guides and fellow travelers, helping us navigate the stresses of daily life on a rapidly changing planet. She shares the poignant story of an elderly woman who had Alzheimer’s and lost her memory of friends, family, and even her own name. But this doyenne knew the birds, and knew who she was as she came weekly to feed the gulls. She also shares the story of working with animal allies that empowered young teens in a classroom setting. She highights the need for playfulness that enhances our survival. Peterson delights us with her many adventures with dolphins, beluga whales, orcas, and wolves. 
  As a young child, Peterson’s original playmates were wild animals. She grew up in a Forest Service lookout cabin in a forest preserve on the border of California and Oregon. Her father was a forest ranger, later to become the Chief of the U.S. Forest Service.  Her books include:Build Me an Ark: A Life with Animals (W. W. Norton 2001)Duck and Cover (Backinprint.com 2004)I Want to Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture Here on Earth (Da Capo Press 2010)Wolf Haven: Sanctuary and the Future of Wolves in North America (coauthor Annie Marie Musselman) (Sasquatch Books 2016)Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and Return of Wild American Wolves (Da Capo Press 2017)Wild Chorus: Finding Harmony with Whales, Wolves, and Other Animals (Mountaineers Books 2024) 
  Interview Date: 3/5/2024         Tags: Brenda Peterson, Noah’s Ark, Orcas, beluga whales, dolphins, wolves, animal allies, Stuart Brown, Jane Goodall, Animals, Ecology/Nature/ Environment

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  Rockstar Agile - A guide for...

  Chris Halfacre

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  "Rockstar Agile" is a guidebook on achieving elite software development through Agile methodologies. The book covers the definition, history, and benefits of Agile approaches, as well as the Agile Manifesto and Principles. It also provides an overview of common Agile methodologies and planning techniques. The book addresses Agile practices and tools, and common challenges of implementing Agile software development, along with best practices to overcome these challenges. The book concludes with a discussion of the future trends and directions for the Agile movement.

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  A Field Guide to the...

  Justin Hocking

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  Justin Hocking grew up in a part of Colorado where so many things happened beneath the surface—mining exploits, underground nuclear testing just thirty miles from his family's home, and geothermal activity that heats one of the world's largest hot spring pools. His homelife, too, was plagued by hidden patterns of abuse and virulent masculinity. A Field Guide to the Subterranean charts the author's lifelong process of unearthing the past and reclaiming his own identity and connection to the natural world. 
   
   
   
  How might we transform our traumas into deeper care for one another and the landscapes that sustain us? How do we transcend the mythos of the rugged American male so rooted in extraction and exploitation? And how far can we move beyond the self in a memoir? Hocking explores these and other vital questions by combining personal introspection with expansive narratives that examine geology, ecology, gender theory, mining history, labor rights, and even skateboarding. 
   
    
   
  Abundant with historical research and teeming with birdlife—and ranging in location from remote caves and mountains to secluded surf breaks in Costa Rica—A Field Guide to the Subterranean heralds a boldly original and kaleidoscopic approach to the genres of memoir and nature writing.

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