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  A World Without Soil - The Past...

  Jo Handelsman, Kayla Cohen

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  A scientist's manifesto addressing a soil loss crisis accelerated by poor conservation practices and climate changeThis book by celebrated biologist Jo Handelsman lays bare the complex connections among climate change, soil erosion, food and water security, and drug discovery. Humans depend on soil for 95 percent of global food production, yet let it erode at unsustainable rates. In the United States, China, and India, vast tracts of farmland will be barren of topsoil within this century. The combination of intensifying erosion caused by climate change and the increasing food needs of a growing world population is creating a desperate need for solutions to this crisis.          Writing for a nonspecialist audience, Jo Handelsman celebrates the capacities of soil and explores the soil-related challenges of the near future. She begins by telling soil's origin story, explains how it erodes and the subsequent repercussions worldwide, and offers solutions. She considers lessons learned from indigenous people who have sustainably farmed the same land for thousands of years, practices developed for large-scale agriculture, and proposals using technology and policy initiatives.

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  The Path of Intention - Five...

  Libby Wilson M.D., Nathan Long

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  Has your journey in life, so far, been everything you dreamed of and more? Are you truly fulfilled and feeling fabulous too?  
  Or are you like most people—you have a pretty good life, yet it feels like something is missing? Are you bogged down by busyness, hoping that one day you’ll find time to take better care of yourself and find true happiness?  
  In this book, Dr. Libby Wilson and Nathan Long show you how to discover YOUR path that leads you to a life of fulfillment and optimal health.  
  In The Path of Intention, you learn: 
  How to create the life of your dreams and how to discover optimal health How to live your best life now, instead of waiting for retirement, when the kids are grown, or when life slows downHow to optimize the five habits of health, which are the secrets to longevityActionable steps to meet you where you are in each of the five areas and level up your health by implementing one small change at a timeHow small, consistent actions today are like deposits in your health and wellness bank account that will yield a lifetime of physical and mental freedom 
  The Path of Intention helps you turn a good life into an amazing life. It helps you focus on building a plan to prioritize the areas of life that lead to true fulfillment and optimal health. Is the road that society has paved for you going to get you where you truly want to be in life? Or is the real path the one that you must identify and create on your own? Read this book to find the secrets to feel great and live long, starting today. 

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  The Land - Our Gift and Wild Hope

  Rae Marie Taylor

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  The Land: Our Gift and Wild Hope, she offers a timely look at the threats posed, in particular, on the region's wildlife and people, their homes and cultures. While telling her own story of loss in the Rocky Mountain/Rio Grande corridor, she also reveals a vigorous hope found among the many Westerners collaborating in sustainable approaches. In celebration of the earth's gradual renewal, she brings to light the New West's use of local traditions, innovative ranching and restoration practices, and scientific insights affirming the importance of earth-based values. Eyewitness accounts, interviews, lively anecdotes, and an occasional poem inspire within the reader a deepening affection for the earth.

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  The Math Book - From Pythagoras...

  Clifford A. Pickover

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  The Neumann Prize–winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics—from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries.  
   
  Beginning millions of years ago with ancient “ant odometers” and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers, magic squares from centuries ago, the discovery of pi and calculus, and the butterfly effect. Each topic is lavishly illustrated with colorful art, along with formulas and concepts, fascinating facts about scientists’ lives, and real-world applications of the theorems.

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  Rethinking Readiness - A Brief...

  Jeff Schlegelmilch, Irwin Redlener

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  As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also heightened the potential for catastrophe. The constant pressure of climate change, geopolitical conflict, and our tendency to ignore what is hard to grasp exacerbates potential dangers. How can we prepare for and prevent the twenty-first-century disasters on the horizon?Rethinking Readiness offers an expert introduction to human-made threats and vulnerabilities, with a focus on opportunities to reimagine how we approach disaster preparedness. Jeff Schlegelmilch identifies and explores the most critical threats facing the world today, detailing the dangers of pandemics, climate change, infrastructure collapse, cyberattacks, and nuclear conflict. Drawing on the latest research from leading experts, he provides an accessible overview of the causes and potential effects of these looming megadisasters. The book highlights the potential for building resilient, adaptable, and sustainable systems so that we can be better prepared to respond to and recover from future crises. Thoroughly grounded in scientific and policy expertise, Rethinking Readiness is an essential guide to this century's biggest challenges in disaster management.

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  Survive

  Kamden Clover

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  Survive: The Ultimate Guide on How to Survive Any Natural Calamity, Discover the Effective Strategies and Tips on How You Can Prepare and Survive Any Calamity and DisasterThere is a saying that says "always be prepared." Nobody wants calamities to happen but sadly, it is a part of life. No matter where you are, or how much you deem your place to be the safest place of all, emergencies and disasters can happen at any moment. We don't always know when it will strike so it is important that we do whatever we can to prepare ourselves just in case it happens. Sadly, not a lot of Americans are doing much preparation. According to FEMA, 60% of Americans are not practicing any disaster preparation and even those that do don't have the basic supplies required for survival.This book will teach you a basic survival blueprint you can follow when different disasters strike. It will teach you all the important information you need in order to make sure you and your family have the best chance of surviving any calamity that might come your way.This audiobook will discuss some of the following topics:- Tips on Earthquake Emergency Preparation- Emergency Preparedness for Hurricanes- Prepare For a Flood the Best Way You Could- Vital Steps in Preparation for an Industrial Emergency- Safety Emergency Preparation Tips When There is a Tornado- Tsunami: What To Do and How to Survive- Emergency Preparation For Typhoons- What To Do When a Volcano Erupts?- The Truth About Emergency Services- Climate Change Emergency Preparation - We Should Act Now!- Home Emergency - Better Be Prepared- Heroes Need Help TooIt can be easy to shrug off any threat and to put it out of your mind thinking there's a slim possibility for any disaster to strike anytime soon. But this kind of attitude is what often leads to disastrous consequences. If you want to know the best tips and advice on how to survive a natural disaster, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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