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  Forgiving Humanity - How the...

  Peter Russell

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  Why has the most innovative of species become so dangerous? The answer, suggests Peter Russell, lies in humanity’s accelerating pace of development. He shows how innovation breeds further innovation—a positive feedback loop leading to exponential rates of change. But our minds cannot grasp the full implications of exponential growth. We think more in terms of linear change, leading to a blind spot on the future.  
  However fast the pace of change may be today, it will be even faster in the years to come, bringing ever more rapid scientific and technological advances. But ever-accelerating change also creates stress on the systems involved. The faster the change, the greater the stress, and the more likely systemic breakdown. We are heading into a future with technology beyond our dreams, but in a world that is breaking at the seams. 
  Russell argues there is no blame for this. Spiraling rates of development, with all their consequences, positive and negative, are the inevitable fate of any intelligent, technologically-empowered species.  
  How do we live with such unsettling conclusions? How can we prepare for a world that is becoming increasingly unpredictable? What does it mean for the future of humanity? 
  Peter Russell, the widely acclaimed author of The Global Brain and other pioneering works, earned an honors degree in theoretical physics and psychology —as well as a masters degree in computer science —at the University of Cambridge. He subsequently went to India where he explored meditation and Eastern philosophy, and was one of the first people to introduce personal development programs to corporations in the 1970s. His other books include The TM Technique, The Upanishads, Waking Up in Time, From Science to God, and Letting Go of Nothing.

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  Parasites - The Inside Story

  Gabor Racz, Judy Diamond, Scott...

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  This book looks at the weird and wonderful world of parasites, the most abundant form of life on Earth. Parasites come in all forms and sizes and inhabit every free-living organism. Parasitism is now, and always has been, a way to survive under changing environmental conditions. From arctic oceans to tropical forests, Scott Gardner, Judy Diamond, and Gabor Racz investigate how parasites survive and evolve, and how they influence and provide stability to ecosystems. 
   
   
   
  Taking listeners to the open ranges of Mongolia, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska, the Andes of Bolivia, and more, the authors examine the impact parasites have on humans and other animals. Using examples of parasites from throughout the tree of life, the authors describe parasite-host relationships as diverse as those between trematodes and snails and tapeworms and whales. Parasites offer clues to the evolutionary history of particular regions, and they can provide insights into the history of species interactions. Through parasites, biologists can weave together a global knowledge of the past to predict the challenges that we will face in the future. 
   
   
   
  Revealing that parasites are so much more than creepy-crawlies, this book gives up-to-date context for these critical members of the biological diversity of our planet.

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  Call of the Kingfisher - Bright...

  Nick Penny

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  Call of the Kingfisher is the enchanting debut from composer and wildlife recordist Nick Penny. This love letter to a short stretch of Northamptonshire's River Nene celebrates all the wild things that live there, especially the kingfishers. Nick has walked beside the river at Oundle for four decades. But for a whole year he gave the waterway all the time it asked for. The more attention he gave it, the more he saw the kingfishers and heard their high whistling calls. Set in a lovely but little-known part of England, Call of the Kingfisher relates a year by the river, the author's experiences there and the different people he meets. Other strands are woven around the elusive feathered protagonist: explorations of local history and landscape, from Roman and Bronze Age sites to watermills and centuries-old stone churches; visits at different times and to different places in the valley; homages to naturalists who lived nearby; forest dawns and dusks listening to the precious song of nightingales. But the background tapestry is the sights and sounds, and greens and browns, of the riverbank, shot through with the blue and orange threads of a kingfisher's glowing feathers.As a composer and wildlife recordist, Nick has a deep interest in sounds in the natural environment. He uses the local landscape and wildlife sounds as inspiration, and brings fresh insights into the sounds of the countryside. The book includes access to a number of high-quality birdsong recordings made alongside the River Nene - audio soundbites of nature's riches, from kingfishers and nightingales to owls and cuckoos. This is a book about the things that can be seen and heard when we approach nature with patience and curiosity. It celebrates people who have used that focus to help preserve wildlife and pass on their knowledge to future generations. Above all, Call of the Kingfisher serves as a call to appreciate what we've got, wherever we are, and to use our ears as much as our eyes when we experience the natural world.

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  NCLEX-RN Exam Prep 2025-2026 -...

  Thayer Ashbourne

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  NCLEX-RN Exam Prep 2025-2026 
  Simplified Guide & Explanations Included 
  Are you aspiring to advance in your nursing career and strengthen your knowledge by passing the NCLEX-RN Exam with confidence? 
  Searching for an all-encompassing resource that covers everything you need to succeed in the NCLEX-RN Exam? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This audiobook serves as your essential guide for enhancing your understanding, honing your skills, and practicing with hands-on exercises. With this resource, you’ll be well-prepared for success. 
  Updated to reflect the latest NCLEX-RN Exam structure. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
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  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, critical for your exam success. Concepts are explored in detail rather than briefly mentioned. 
  Please note that this guide operates independently and is not associated with any official NCLEX entity, serving purely as a valuable resource for your preparation. 
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  Uncovering the Hidden Worlds...

  PERCIVAL WHOLLEBEN, Peter Everett

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  Uncovering the Hidden Worlds Within Leaves, Stems, and Roots 🍃🔍🌳 
  Welcome, intrepid explorers of the minute and marvelers of the botanical! Are you intrigued by the microscopic universes that dwell within the plants around us? Ready to uncover the secrets of photosynthesis, transpiration, and nutrient transport that power our green earth? Your microscopic adventure into plant biology begins now! 
  Embark on a journey into the cellular soul of the plant kingdom: 
  🍃 Cellular Landscapes: Traverse the complex structures of plant cells, where the unseen becomes visible, revealing the beauty and sophistication of nature’s designs. 
  🔍 Vascular Voyages: Navigate the highways of xylem and phloem, unveiling the processes that fuel growth and the lifecycles of plants from seedling to towering tree. 
  🌳 Root Revelations: Dig deep into the earth’s crust, where roots form alliances with fungi and microorganisms, forging a symbiotic nexus vital for our planet’s health. 
  "The Hidden Worlds Within Leaves, Stems, and Roots" intertwines vivid imagery with accessible explanations, offering a lens to view the unobservable. It commits to bridging the gap between the seen and unseen, educating and inspiring nature enthusiasts and aspiring botanists alike. 
  Focus your lens. Stain your slides. Immerse yourself in "Uncovering the Hidden Worlds Within Leaves, Stems, and Roots," and let each discovery enlighten your appreciation of the botanical world, where every detail is a masterpiece of evolution. 
  Equip your lab coat, adjust your microscope, and embark on this microscopic odyssey. The hidden universe within plants awaits your curious eye! 🍃🔍🌳🌱

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  Nature Near Home and Other Papers

  John Burroughs

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  Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in nature’s scenes. (Summary by Edith Phern)

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