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  Purified - How Recycled Sewage...

  Peter Annin

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  In Purified, veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the nation's largest wastewater plants hopes to recycle one hundred percent of its wastewater by 2035. At each stop, listeners come face to face with the people who are struggling for, and against, recycled water. While the current filtration technology transforms sewage into something akin to distilled water—free of chemicals and safe to drink—water recycling's challenge isn't technology. It's terminology. Concerns about communities being used as "guinea pigs," sensationalist media coverage, and taglines like "toilet to tap" have repeatedly crippled water recycling efforts. Potable water recycling has become the hottest frontier in the race for expanded water supply options. But can public opinion turn in time to avoid the worst consequences? Purified's fast-paced narrative cuts through the fearmongering and misinformation to make the case that recycled water is direly needed in the climate-change era. Water cannot be taken for granted anymore—and that includes sewage.

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  Sea of Troubles - The European...

  Ian Rutledge

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  In the mid-eighteenth century, most of the Mediterranean coastline and its hinterlands were controlled by the Ottoman Empire, a vast Islamic power regarded by Christian Europe with awe and fear. By the end of the First World War, however, this great civilisation had been completely subjugated, and its territories occupied by European powers. Sea of Troubles is the definitive account of the European conquest of the Levant and North Africa over three centuries. Ian Rutledge reveals the intense imperial rivalry between six European powers - Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Austria-Hungary and Russia - who all jostled for control of the trade, lands and wealth of the Islamic Mediterranean. The competition between these states made their conquest a far more difficult and extended task than they encountered elsewhere in the world. Yet, as new contenders entered the contest, and as rivalries intensified in the early twentieth century, events would spiral out of control as the continent headed towards the First World War.

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  Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms...

  Bil Harret, Anastasia V. Sasha

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  Are you looking to relieve any physical or mental health conditions for which psilocybin has shown potential? Perhaps without the side effects commonly associated with many pharmaceuticals 
  Countless research and anecdotal reports have shown that psilocybin can help relieve numerous mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, crippling fear, substance dependence, PTSD, and OCD, among others. And not only mental health conditions but also physical ailments such as migraines or cluster headaches, among others. Additionally, it has been used to noticeably improve your daily performance and general well-being. 
  But even with the outstanding benefits, little is known about microdosing psilocybin, and the information out there lacks accuracy and depth, making this venture harder than it should be… until now. 
  Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms is an all-inclusive, carefully researched, up-to-date, and beginner-friendly guide to everything there is to know about microdosing with psilocybin mushrooms. 
  Discover:The transformational power of psilocybin, its nature, and its influence on the human brainThe rich history of psilocybin mushrooms, dated back as far as you might have ever imaginedWhat to do to zero in on your optimal doseAll the therapeutic applications of psilocybinThe best microdosing protocolsPossible side effects and disqualified individualAnd much more! 
  It doesn’t matter whether you’ve tried microdosing mushrooms before and are looking to refine your knowledge or haven’t ever held them in your hand and want to learn more about this nascent topic; this guide will walk you through the whole process until you are psilocybin-versed!

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  Sustainable Badass - A...

  Gittemarie Johansen, Imogen Lucas

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  Eco-friendly living made simple. As a lifestyle guide and an introduction to sustainable living, Sustainable Badass shows you why and how to minimize your consumption while effortlessly making your habits greener. This book has practical tips, tools and important facts about plastic pollution, overconsumption, and the climate crisis. From small changes such as pre-cycling and purchasing items with minimum to no packaging, to eliminating plastic entirely; this book empowers you to be a sustainable badass by making effortless planet-positive choices in your everyday life. 
   
   
   
  Know the cause, be the change. Gittemarie Johansen, sustainability blogger and speaker, teaches you the way to a greener, more simple and happier life by implementing self sustainable living principles, all while putting the power into your hands as the consumer to speak up and demand change for our planet. 
   
   
   
  Be sustainable at home. Sustainable Badass encourages you with some effortless principles on the best sustainable home goods. Enjoy this holistic and accessible approach to creating a self sustainable home and lifestyle, that is easy to implement, and fundamental to saving our planet.

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  Aromatherapy Essentials:...

  Rebecca Morgan

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  "Aromatherapy Essentials: Harnessing the Power of Essential Oils: Discover Healing Blends for Mind, Body, and Spirit" is an in-depth exploration of the powerful world of essential oils and their remarkable benefits. This comprehensive guide takes readers through aromatherapy's history, science, and practical applications, revealing how these natural extracts can profoundly enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The book provides detailed insights into the properties and uses of a wide range of essential oils, offering practical advice on creating custom blends tailored to specific needs and preferences. 
  With clear instructions and easy-to-follow recipes, "Aromatherapy Essentials" empowers beginners and seasoned practitioners to successfully and properly use essential oils in their daily lives. Whether you seek to alleviate stress, improve concentration, promote better sleep, or deepen your spiritual practice, this book offers a wealth of knowledge and resources to assist you in reaching your wellness objectives. The emphasis on sustainable and ethical practices highlights the importance of responsible sourcing and mindful consumption, ensuring that the benefits of aromatherapy extend to both personal health and environmental well-being. 
  In addition to practical applications, the book delves into the science behind aromatherapy, presenting evidence-based research and expert insights that bridge traditional wisdom with modern understanding. Readers will learn about the physiological and psychological mechanisms essential oils exert their effects, gaining a deeper appreciation for the intricate connections between mind, body, and spirit.

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  In Praise of Floods - The...

  James C. Scott

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  James C. Scott reframes rivers as alive and dynamic, revealing the consequences of treating them as resources for our profit Rivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even murdered. It is the annual flood pulse—the brief time when the river occupies the floodplain—that gives a river its vitality, but it is human engineering that kills it, suppressing the flood pulse with dams, irrigation, siltation, dikes, and levees. In demonstrating these threats to the riverine world, award-winning author James C. Scott examines the life history of a particular river, the Ayeyarwady (Irrawaddy) of Burma, the heartland and superhighway of Burman culture. Scott opens our understanding of rivers to encompass their entirety—tributaries, wetlands, floodplains, backwaters, eddies, periodic marshlands, and the assemblage of life forms dependent on rivers for their existence and well-being. For anyone interested in the Anthropocene and the Great Acceleration, rivers offer a striking example of the consequences of human intervention in trying to control and domesticate a natural process, the complexity and variability of which we barely understand.

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