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  Return of the Goddess

  Ph.D. Marija Gimbutas

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  Almost single-handedly, through her excavations and discovery of artifacts and remnants from European cultures predating both Egyptian and Greek civilization, the late Marija Gimbutas revamped both history and the field of archaeology. Here she speaks about the thousands of Goddess-related figurines she unearthed, pointing to the existence of peaceful European cultures that existed for millennia prior to 1500 B.C.E.

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  Woodsman

  Ben Law

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  Ben Law has lived as a woodsman in Prickly Nut Wood for over 20 years. His authentic, incredible sense of the land and the wildlife, and his respect for age old traditions and how to sustain them offers a wonderful, inviting insight into the life and character of Prickly Nut Wood. 
  Having travelled to Papua New Guinea and the Amazon, observing age-old techniques for living in, working in and preserving forests and woodland, Ben Law felt compelled to return home and apply his learnings to a 400 year old plot of woodland near where he grew up – Prickly Nut Wood. 
  This is the story of how he came to know and love his woodland, how he lived off the land, how he coppiced and hedged and created charcoal, how he puddled and built shelter, and finally how he carved out his famous, characterful woodland home that Kevin McCloud has cited as his favourite ever Grand Design. 
  And it’s the story of the wood itself – how it lives and breathes and affects all those who encounter it, and how it’s developed over the twenty incredible years Ben has shared in its lifespan. 
  It’s an incredibly transporting tale that will make you long to hear the dawn chorus, and appreciate the beauty of Britain’s pockets of woodland. 
  The author's top-tier knowledge and respect for nature, coupled with his best efforts in sustaining age-old traditions, make this book a must-read for nature enthusiasts. His journey from the Amazon and Papua New Guinea back to his homeland is a captivating tale of dedication and love for the environment. 
  For fans of Haruki Murakami (What I Talk About When I Talk About Running), Charles Dowding (No Dig), Paul Stamets (Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms), Chris Starr (Woodland Management), and Ray Mears (We Are Nature).

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  Florence Under Siege - Surviving...

  Jon Henderson

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  A vivid recreation of how the governors and governed of early seventeenth-century Florence confronted, suffered, and survived a major epidemic of plaguePlague remains the paradigm against which reactions to many epidemics are often judged. Here, John Henderson examines how a major city fought, suffered, and survived the impact of plague. Going beyond traditional oppositions between rich and poor, this book provides a nuanced and more compassionate interpretation of government policies in practice, by recreating the very human reactions and survival strategies of families and individuals.From the evocation of the overcrowded conditions in isolation hospitals to the splendor of religious processions, Henderson analyzes Florentine reactions within a wider European context to assess the effect of state policies on the city, street, and family. Writing in a vivid and approachable way, this book unearths the forgotten stories of doctors and administrators struggling to cope with the sick and dying, and of those who were left bereft and confused by the sudden loss of relatives.

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  The Driver in the Driverless Car...

  Vivek Wadhwa, Alex Salkever

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  “[An] excellent and wide-ranging review of our responses to accelerating technological change” from the authors of Your Happiness Was Hacked (Financial Times).   Tech experts Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever describe dozens of astonishing technological advances in this fascinating and thought-provoking book, which asks what kind of future lies ahead—Star Trek or Mad Max?   Breakthroughs such as personalized genomics, drones, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence could make our lives healthier, safer, and easier. On the other hand, the same technologies raise the specter of a frightening future—eugenics, a jobless economy, a complete loss of privacy, and ever-worsening economic inequality.   Wadhwa says that we need to ask three questions about every emerging technology: Does it have the potential to benefit everyone equally? What are the risks and the rewards? And does it promote autonomy or dependence? This edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter on quantum computing, which promises vastly increased processing times—and vastly increased security risks. In the end, our future is up to us; our hands may not be on the wheel, but we will decide the driverless car’s destination.  “Vivek raises one of the most important issues of our time—the use of technology to uplift rather than displace humans. His book provides an invaluable guide for assessing the benefits and risks of future technologies.” —Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft  “Exponential technologies are about to transform every aspect of our lives . . . Vivek provides you a clear and authoritative blueprint for assessing their benefits and risks.” —Peter H. Diamandis, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of Bold

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  Dopamine - The Function Meaning...

  Mark Daily

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  This is a 2-book combo, which has the following titles: 
    
    
  Book 1: What is dopamine? And how does it work?  
    
  Dopamine has been the topic of many debates and discussions among neuroscientists, clinicians, and analysts. It has been controversial and fascinating at the same time. Dopamine seems to give us motivation to succeed, to exercise, to seek rewards, to survive, and to procreate. It rewards us when we follow our instincts and can be the source of addictive behavior. People with ADHD have special challenges regarding dopamine fluctuation and appear to frequently suffer from a deficiency or overdose. Thus, regulating such dopamine levels is crucial to one’s satisfaction and happiness in life. 
    
    
    
    
  Book 2: Dopamine makes us human. It has been proven over and over again that it manifests itself differently in animals. It has been researched and been found identical to human traits and our motivation to do anything in life, our creativity, and our problem-solving skills. 
    
  Dopamine is also a drug, a neurotransmitter our brains release and cause us to become dependent on substances, porn, attention, entertainment, or other pleasurable things in life. 
    
  In this guide, we will go over some of the great opportunities and dangers of dopamine. We will discuss the difference between the left and right brain, and the most common differences between dopamine in the female and male brain. Last but not least, we will share some thoughts about achieving goals and its relationship to dopamine triggers. 
    
  All of these topics can give you greater insight in your own psyche as well as others. Please take a look inside or listen to the audio version of the book.

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  Mushrooms - A Beginner’s Guide...

  Tom Gordon

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  Eliminate the guesswork out of growing and harvesting edible and medicinal mushrooms from the comfort of your home with this comprehensive guide to cultivating mushrooms for fun and profit 
  Do you want to learn how to grow your own mushrooms, but don't know where to begin? Have you been searching for information to take your mushroom growing skills to the next level without depending on pesticides without much success? 
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... 
  In this book, Tom Gordon offers a definitive instructional manual on how to grow, maintain and harvest mushrooms. Whether it's for culinary or medicinal purposes, this book will provide you with the foundational skills you need to produce your own mushrooms quickly, safely and effectively. 
  Here's a preview of what you're going to learn in this book:Over 20 life-changing reasons you should consider including mushrooms in your current dietSurefire ways to effortlessly tell if a mushroom is edible or poisonousHow to pick a mushroom and the tools you're going to need when foragingOver 15 of the most common, edible mushrooms and how to identify each of themStep-by-step instructions to grow, maintain and harvest different varieties of mushroomsCommon problems people run into when trying to grow mushrooms and how to troubleshoot themA crash guide to cultivating gourmet mushrooms for insane profits...and tons more! 
  Designed for beginners growing mushrooms for the first time and want to rely less on store-bought produce, this book is packed with deep insights into the mushroom plants, as well as practical advice to help you become an expert in growing mushrooms in as little time as possible.

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