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  Deep sleep meditation Gentle...

  Sara Dylan

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  In this audio listening experience, Sara Dylan will be leading you gently into a quiet meditation while listening to gentle rainfall. You are sheltering from the rain and looking about as the rain falls. 
  You can choose what you see in your mind’s eye; you can look out at the rain as it falls or past the rain into the landscape; you can turn your head and look around and along the street or road. 
  "Rain is predictable, calming, stable, and non-threatening," says Dr Shelby Harris, a behavioural sleep-medicine specialist. According to Harris, steady rainfall noises help lull the brain into falling asleep, block outside noises, and frequently induce a more meditative state that brings on relaxation. 
  Gentle meditative music has been added to enhance your experience. 
   
  This deep sleep meditation has been designed as a sitting meditation to be used at any time of the day, but it works just as well when you are lying down. 
  Enjoy

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  Reef of Dreams

  Santiago Machain

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  Reef of Dreams is an immersive exploration of the world’s largest coral reef system, weaving together its natural wonders, cultural significance, scientific discoveries, and the urgent challenges it faces. Through engaging chapters, the book delves into the reef’s geography, biodiversity, Indigenous connections, and the impacts of tourism, climate change, and industry. It highlights the innovative science, community efforts, and restoration projects shaping the reef’s future, while celebrating the art, festivals, and stories that define its vibrant culture. Drawing on voices from scientists, traditional owners, artists, and local communities, this book offers a comprehensive and humanized portrait of the Great Barrier Reef—its beauty, fragility, and enduring lessons for the world.

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  Before I Begin: A Manifesto on...

  Hatem Helmy

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  Before I Begin: A Manifesto on Humanity's Reckoning and the End of the World is not just another book about apocalypse. It is a bold philosophical and scientific exploration of the greatest threats humanity has ever faced—and the hidden patterns that link our past extinctions to the dangers of today. 
  From the cataclysmic asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs to the looming possibility of nuclear war, from supervolcanoes and gamma-ray bursts to engineered viruses and runaway artificial intelligence, this manifesto examines how fragile our existence truly is. But beyond the science of survival, it confronts the uncomfortable truth: that corruption, inequality, and the failures of the global system may be the gravest threats of all. 
  In powerful, provocative prose, Hatem Helmi weaves together history, philosophy, and cutting-edge science to reveal a vision of humanity standing on the edge of transformation. Will we collapse into chaos, or will we seize the chance to build a more just and resilient world? 
  For readers of Yuval Noah Harari, Stephen Hawking, and Jared Diamond, this book is both a warning and a manifesto—a call to awaken, to question, and to act before it is too late. 
  This is not the end. It is the beginning of a reckoning. 

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  Hedgelaying - The Complete Guide...

  Nigel Adams

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  Hedges are one of Great Britain's most iconic landscape features. They are the stitching in the patchwork quilt of fields and meadows that defines the countryside. Hedgelaying first developed to form living stock-proof barriers, and has always been considered an art and a skill, taking something wild and unruly and giving it order, structure and perhaps even beauty. The book examines over 25 regional styles in England and Wales, introducing local experts who proudly explain their native style and offer a wealth of informed advice.

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  Letters From Everest:...

  George Mallory

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  ‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew Marr 
  A unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains. 
  On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years since his disappearance, many words have been written about Mallory, but very little has ever been published of his own thoughts. 
  Letters from Everest is an eye opening set of personal letters from Mallory to his family, collected and published for the first time by his great-nephew. In the letters, Mallory is completely open about his life, his climbing and especially the three Everest Expeditions he was a part of – 1921, 1922 and the last in 1924. His writing is full of extraordinary insights – most of which have never been published in any form. They are a unique collection – an actual reflection, possibly the one and only, of the thoughts of a climbing legend who walked into history a century ago. 
  In this non-fiction biography, Mallory's letters reveal the raw and unfiltered thoughts of a man who dared to challenge nature. His experiences, his fears, his triumphs, all laid bare in this literary collection, make Letters from Everest a must-read for anyone fascinated by the world of mountaineering and exploration. 
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  HarperCollins 2024

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  Zoology - The Animal Kingdom

  Mike Crawford

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  Zoology, the scientific study of animals, is a broad and dynamic field that encompasses a wide range of topics, from the anatomy and physiology of organisms to their behaviors, evolutionary history, and interactions with their environments. It is a fundamental branch of biology, crucial for understanding life on Earth. The word "zoology" comes from the Greek words "zoo," meaning animal, and "logos," meaning study, thus literally translating to the "study of animals." This field not only explores the diversity of animal life but also offers insights into the nature of life itself and the interrelationships among all living organisms. 
  The scope of zoology is vast, as it covers every aspect of animal life, from the microscopic world of single-celled organisms to the complex behaviors of large mammals. The study of zoology can be broken down into several subfields, such as physiology, behavior, evolution, ecology, and taxonomy, each of which provides valuable information about the functioning of animals in the natural world. For example, physiologists examine how animals’ bodily systems—like the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems—function to maintain life, while evolutionary biologists trace the development of animal species over time. Ecologists focus on how animals interact with their environments, while taxonomists classify and name the vast array of species found on Earth.

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