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  No Walk in the Park - Seeking...

  Michael Engelhard

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  In the footsteps of Desert Solitaire, these essays by an award-winning writer and student of culture sift decades of experience backpacking and boating for a stance that questions the mainstream. More than mere tales of bravado, they offer glimpses into the heart of the places explored, with the Grand Canyon as their center of gravity. Vivid, finely crafted, shot through with humor, self-effacing while deeply opinionated, No Walk in the Park shows what it means to meet nature on nature's terms. Listen at home in an armchair, or at a river camp, or before you go wandering. 
   
   
   
  Join this author on a night hike to the great chasm's bottom; trek forty days in his company below one rim, or snowshoe the other; visit a Hopi mesa for a ceremony; marvel at hidden rock art; sip epic solitude; tag threatened fish; and float next to Glen Canyon's slickrock or below Niagara-size fleeting falls.

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  The Phantom Universe - A Glimpse...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The Phantom Universe – A Glimpse into Hidden Dimensions pulls back the veil on the strangest theories and most daring ideas in modern physics and cosmology. This 3-in-1 volume takes readers on a thrilling intellectual journey through realities that may exist beyond the visible and measurable, challenging everything we thought we knew about the cosmos. 
  In The Phantom Cosmos, you'll explore the possibility of unseen structures influencing our universe—from shadow matter and mirror worlds to exotic particles that slip through our detectors unnoticed. Could the cosmos be home to entities or forces that never interact with light but still shape the fabric of space? 
  The Hidden Cosmos pushes even further, diving into theories of extra dimensions, parallel universes, and multiverse models. Drawing on ideas from string theory, M-theory, and cutting-edge astrophysics, this section unpacks how the universe might be far bigger, stranger, and more complex than our three-dimensional perception allows. 
  Finally, The Secret Universe explores the philosophical and scientific implications of a cosmos filled with secrets—hidden realms of energy, folded dimensions, and quantum anomalies. Could consciousness itself be linked to these unseen realities? Is our universe just one of countless others drifting in a higher-dimensional space? 
  Perfect for fans of speculative science and big questions, The Phantom Universe invites you to journey past the limits of ordinary thought and consider realities that may be hidden just beyond our reach. Blending science, imagination, and logic, this book reveals a universe far more mysterious—and magical—than we ever dreamed.

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  A Wilding Year - Bringing life...

  Hannah Dale

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  Follow Hannah Dale's deeply personal journey as she returns her Lincolnshire farm to nature, celebrating the return of an astonishing variety of wildlife.
  Hannah Dale, the artist and founder of the award-winning nature-centric gift company Wrendale Designs, takes you through a year on her farm in rural Lincolnshire where, alongside her husband, she has undertaken an ambitious rewilding project. Together, they are attempting to return the land to nature and increase the number of species their land is able to support.
  A Wilding Year explores how one family have been able to embrace the beauty to be found in untidy landscapes, heralding the return of skylarks, meadow pipits, hobbies, polecats and many more species to their farm. The land was originally claimed from marshy wetlands, and leaning into the land's natural inclination to be wet has also yielded amazing ponds and pond life.
  This rewilding journey has also provided Hannah with new sources of inspiration for her paintings. A Wilding Year is both a journal and a sketchbook, in which Hannah keeps a visual record of the incredible variety of species she finds on the farm.
  This fascinating account of a year spent in nature brings to life the beauty and power of wildlife in every season.

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  Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous...

  Thomas D. Seeley

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  Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes listeners inside a world seldom seen even by beekeepers, shedding light on twenty of the most compelling mysteries of honey bee behavior. 
   
   
   
  Thomas Seeley has devoted a lifetime to the study of honey bees and their colonies, unraveling the secrets of these wondrous insects in a career spanning six decades. In this book, he weaves illuminating personal stories with the latest science, explaining such mysteries as how worker bees function as scouts to choose a home site for their colony, furnish their home with beeswax combs, and stock it with brood and food while keeping tens of thousands of colony inhabitants warm and defended from intruders. Along the way, he shares the experiences that drew him to these studies, the small observations that led to big breakthroughs, and the sense of excitement that came with probing each mystery. 
   
   
   
  Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners provides a rare look at how a singularly passionate scientist and his colleagues deciphered the pipings, shakings, and puzzling tremble dances of honey bees, and how this journey of scientific discovery continues to shape our understanding of these remarkably intelligent and vitally important insects.

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  Tranquil Waterfall: Serene Sleep...

  Baby Sleep

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  Soothe your baby to sleep with the calming sounds of Tranquil Waterfall: Serene Sleep Sounds for Babies. 
  This audiobook features the gentle, rhythmic flow of a tranquil waterfall, creating a serene soundscape that helps babies relax and fall asleep faster. The soft water sounds provide natural white noise that promotes a peaceful sleep environment, ensuring a restful night for both baby and parents. 
  Imagine your baby peacefully drifting to sleep, comforted by the sound of cascading water. This serene audio drowns out distractions, helping your little one stay asleep longer and providing you with a night of uninterrupted rest. 
  Create the perfect sleep atmosphere for your baby. Download Tranquil Waterfall: Serene Sleep Sounds for Babies and let the soothing flow of water guide your baby into deep, restful sleep.

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  Hematology - The Bloodline:...

  Mike Crawford

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  Blood is one of the most vital components of the human body, performing essential functions that sustain life. It serves as the primary transport system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing waste products. Beyond its role in circulation, blood is integral to immunity, clotting, and maintaining homeostasis. Understanding its significance is crucial not only for medical professionals but for anyone interested in maintaining good health. 
  One of the most fundamental roles of blood is oxygen transportation. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds to oxygen in the lungs and carries it to cells throughout the body. Without this continuous supply of oxygen, tissues would quickly deteriorate, leading to organ failure and death. At the same time, blood carries carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular metabolism, back to the lungs, where it is expelled from the body. This exchange ensures that cells function efficiently and that the body's pH levels remain balanced. 
  Beyond oxygen transport, blood is responsible for distributing nutrients absorbed from the digestive system. Glucose, amino acids, lipids, and vitamins travel through the bloodstream to nourish organs and fuel metabolic processes. Additionally, blood removes waste products such as urea and lactic acid, transporting them to the kidneys and liver for detoxification and elimination. This regulatory role ensures that harmful substances do not accumulate to dangerous levels.

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