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  Finding Meaning in Wine - A US...

  Michael Sinowitz

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  This book examines controversies in American wine culture and how those controversies intersect with and illuminate current academic and cultural debates about the environment and about interpretation. 
   
   
   
  With a specific focus on the United States of America, the methods that we use to discuss literature and other art are applied to wine-making and wine culture. The book explores the debates about how to evaluate wine and the problems inherent in numerical scoring as well as evaluative tasting notes, whether winemakers can be artists, the discourse in wine culture involving natural wine and biodynamic farming, as well as how people judge what makes a wine great. These interpretative commitments illuminate an underlying metaphysics and allegiance to a culture of reason or feeling. The discussions engage with a broad range of writers and thinkers, such as Roland Barthes, Susan Sontag, Louis Menand, Michael Pollan, Greg Garrard, John Guillory, Amitov Ghosh, Pierre Bourdieu, and Barbara Herrnstein-Smith. The book draws upon not only a number of texts produced by wine critics, wine writers, literary critics, and theorists but also extensive interviews with wine writers and multiple California winemakers. These interviews contribute to a unique reflection on wine and meaning.

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  Deep Sleep Music - Relaxing...

  Yella A. Deeken

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  ***** Deep Sleep Music – 8 Hours of Calming Sounds for Relaxation, Stress Relief & Restful SleepUnwind, let go, and drift into deep, restorative sleep with Deep Sleep Music—a premium collection of soothing soundscapes designed to calm your mind, relax your body, and support uninterrupted sleep throughout the night.***** After a long, stressful day, your mind deserves stillness. This carefully composed audio blends gentle music with relaxing nature sounds, creating a stable, distraction-free environment that allows you to release tension, reduce stress, and fall asleep naturally.Whether you're practicing yoga, meditation, Reiki, or massage—or simply seeking a moment of peace—this immersive sound experience supports deep relaxation and emotional balance. The smooth, continuous flow of sound helps quiet racing thoughts and prepares your body for a night of deep, uninterrupted rest.***** Created by experienced musicians and certified music therapists, this high-quality production delivers clean, crisp audio designed for maximum comfort and effectiveness. With over 8 hours of continuous playback, you can enjoy a full night of sleep without interruptions, sudden changes, or distracting elements.💤 What makes this collection special?•No distractions, no abrupt changes—just smooth, continuous sound•8 hours of uninterrupted audio for full sleep cycles•Calming nature sounds combined with gentle, relaxing music•Professionally produced for high-quality listening•Ideal for sleep, meditation, stress relief, and relaxationIf you're struggling with insomnia, stress, or simply need a peaceful escape, Deep Sleep Music creates the perfect sanctuary for your body and mind.Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and allow the sound to guide you into calm, stillness, and deep sleep. 🌙⸻deep sleep music, relaxing music for sleep, insomnia relief music, calming sleep sounds, fall asleep fast, stay asleep all night, sleep soundscape, ambient sleep music, stress relief music, relaxing nature sounds, meditation music, peaceful music for sleep, deep relaxation sounds, sleep aid audio, soothing sounds for anxiety, background noise for sleeping, yoga relaxation music, reiki healing music, massage music relaxation, calming ambient sound, natural sleep sounds, 8 hour sleep music, uninterrupted sleep sound, white noise alternative, relaxing instrumental music, mindfulness meditation music, sleep therapy sounds, calming music for stress, bedtime relaxation audio, deep rest music⸻

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  Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future...

  Chris Smaje

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  A defense of agroecological, small-scale farming and a robust critique of an industrialized future.  
  As a breakdown of the climate, state power and globalized markets pushes us toward an epochal transition, Chris Smaje offers us a hopeful vision of a relocalized, self-sufficient world.—David Bollier  
  One of the few voices to challenge The Guardian's George Monbiot on the future of food and farming (and the restoration of nature) is academic, farmer and author of A Small Farm Future Chris Smaje. In Saying NO to a Farm-Free Future, Smaje presents his defense of small-scale farming and a robust critique of Monbiot’s vision for an urban and industrialized future.  
  Responding to Monbiot’s portrayal of an urban, high-energy, industrially manufactured food future as the answer to our current crises, and its unchallenged acceptance within the environmental discourse, Smaje was compelled to challenge Monbiot’s evidence and conclusions. At the same time, Smaje presents his powerful counterargument – a low-carbon agrarian localism that puts power in the hands of local communities, not high-tech corporates.  
  In the ongoing fight for our food future, this book will help you to understand the difference between a congenial, ecological living and a dystopian, factory-centered existence. A must-read!

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  Bioknowledgy of the Ecuadorian...

  Hyun Jeong Kim, Omar Vacas Cruz,...

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   Medicinal plants  in Ecuador add up to 3118 species, 75% being native, of these, 80 were investigated by the PUCE-KRIBB project, finally 30 species were collected in this publication for being the most promising. We hope that this book contributes to new research on active ingredients that at some point will be used for the preparation of phytopharmaceuticals, for the benefit of society in general.

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  Winter Wind: Cozy White Noise...

  Baby Sleep

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  This audiobook features the soft, soothing sound of a gentle winter wind, creating a serene and calming white noise ideal for babies. The subtle hum of the breeze helps to drown out distractions, making it easier for your little one to relax and fall asleep. 
  Imagine your baby peacefully falling asleep to the comforting sound of a soft winter wind. The gentle white noise provides warmth and tranquility, ensuring a restful and uninterrupted night’s sleep for your baby. 
  Transform your baby's bedtime into a cozy, peaceful experience. Download Winter Wind: Cozy White Noise for Baby's Dreamland and let the soothing winter wind guide your baby into dreamland.This audiobook features the soft, soothing sound of a gentle winter wind, creating a serene and calming white noise ideal for babies. The subtle hum of the breeze helps to drown out distractions, making it easier for your little one to relax and fall asleep. 
  Imagine your baby peacefully falling asleep to the comforting sound of a soft winter wind. The gentle white noise provides warmth and tranquility, ensuring a restful and uninterrupted night’s sleep for your baby. 
  Transform your baby's bedtime into a cozy, peaceful experience. Download Winter Wind: Cozy White Noise for Baby's Dreamland and let the soothing winter wind guide your baby into dreamland.

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  AI + The New Human Frontier -...

  Erica Orange

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  AI + The New Human Frontier: Reimagining the Future of Time, Trust + Truth by Erica Orange, a renowned futurist, offers a compelling exploration of generative AI's potential to enhance human creativity rather than replace it. This pivotal book navigates how AI tools will help shape the human experience, and aid in augmenting human ingenuity and imagination. 
   
   
   
  The author eloquently argues that the essence of human intelligence—our curiosity, critical thinking, empathy, and more—is not only irreplaceable but will become increasingly valuable as AI evolves to take on routine tasks. AI + the New Human Frontier is a clarion call for embedding trust, human oversight and judgment into AI development, ensuring that the technology amplifies our most human capabilities. At a time when the lines between what is real, fake, true and false are becoming more blurred, reliance on human-centric solutions, not just technological ones, will become more critical. 
   
   
   
  Perfect for business leaders, managers, executives, and professionals navigating the new landscape of technology, AI + The New Human Frontier provides not only a vision of the future but also practical advice on thriving in an AI-enhanced world. Add this book to your library to ensure you're ready for the transformative changes that lie ahead.

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