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  Our Only Home - A Climate Appeal...

  Dalai Lama, Franz Alt

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  “This impassioned account is ideal for readers well versed in current climate change activism, especially efforts spearheaded by Greta Thunberg.”—Library JournalFrom the voice of the beloved world religious leader comes an eye-opening manifesto that empowers the generation of today to step up, take action and save our environment.Saving the climate is our common duty. With each passing day, climate change is causing Pacific islands to disappear into the sea, accelerating the extinction of species at alarming proportions and aggravating a water shortage that has affected the entire world. In short, climate change can no longer be denied—it threatens our existence on earth.In this new book, the Dalai Lama, one of the most influential figures of our time, calls on political decision makers to finally fight against deadlock and ignorance on this issue and to stand up for a different, more climate-friendly world and for the younger generation to assert their right to regain their future.

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  We Are the Weather - Saving the...

  Jonathan Safran Foer

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  This program is read by the author. In We Are the Weather, Jonathan Safran Foer explores the central global dilemma of our time in a surprising, deeply personal, and urgent new way.   Some people reject the fact, overwhelmingly supported by scientists, that our planet is warming because of human activity. But do those of us who accept the reality of human-caused climate change truly believe it? If we did, surely we would be roused to act on what we know. Will future generations distinguish between those who didn’t believe in the science of global warming and those who said they accepted the science but failed to change their lives in response?The task of saving the planet will involve a great reckoning with ourselves—with our all-too-human reluctance to sacrifice immediate comfort for the sake of the future. We have, he reveals, turned our planet into a farm for growing animal products, and the consequences are catastrophic. Only collective action will save our home and way of life. And it all starts with what we eat—and don’t eat—for breakfast.

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  Forever Young - Unlocking The...

  Brian Gibson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  "Forever Young: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity" is a mesmerizing journey that beckons readers to embark on a transformative quest, guiding them through the enchanting realm of aging gracefully and thriving in the later stages of life. Like a radiant beacon of hope, this book illuminates the path to a vibrant, purposeful life filled with boundless possibilities. 
  With each page, the book reveals the delicate tapestry of wisdom, science, and profound insights woven together to unlock the secrets of longevity. Its pages hold the keys to a treasure trove of knowledge, inviting readers to unlock the secrets within their hearts and minds. Drawing on positive psychology, emotional intelligence, self-empowerment, and mindful living, "Forever Young" unveils a harmonious symphony of practices that lead to a life transcending the mere passage of time. 
  With every chapter, "Forever Young" offers a delicate balance of inspiration and practical guidance, empowering readers to embrace the present moment with mindfulness and gratitude. It encourages readers to cast aside the limitations of age and societal expectations, embracing a life that is limitless in its possibilities.

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  This Book May Cause Side Effects...

  Helen Pilcher

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  Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell. If you experienced side effects from your Covid vaccine, the chances are that these were caused by your belief that you would experience them. When a nurse tells you 'this is going to hurt', it generally does - but perhaps it shouldn't. 
   
  In this revelatory study, neuroscientist Helen Pilcher explores the hidden impact of the 'nocebo effect' - the placebo's evil twin. Medical studies have proven the nocebo effect to cause pain, nausea, paralysis, seizures, and even blindness. The nocebo effect impacts how we grow sick and grow old, explains why people who don't have food allergies have dietary intolerances, and why adults and teenagers are equally susceptible to catching tics through social media. 
   
  From Havana Syndrome to hex deaths, chronic pain and mystery illnesses, this book explains what happens when illness, psychology and society meet - and shows us what we can do to become less ill and more well.

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  The Adventures of Odysseus and...

  Padraic Colum

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  "The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy is a captivating retelling of the ancient Greek epic poems, The Iliad and The Odyssey. Written by Padraic Colum, this book brings to life the heroic adventures of Odysseus, the clever and resourceful Greek hero, as he faces mythical creatures, gods, and treacherous seas.    In this collection, you'll find thrilling tales of Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War, his encounters with the Cyclops, the Sirens, and the enchantress Circe, and his ultimate return to Ithaka. Alongside these adventures, you'll also hear the tragic tale of Troy, the city besieged by the Greeks, and the legendary beauty of Helen that sparked the war."

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  The Book of Eels - Our Enduring...

  Patrik Svensson

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  Part H Is for Hawk, part The Soul of an Octopus, The Book of Eels is both a meditation on the world’s most elusive fish—the eel—and a reflection on the human condition. 
  Remarkably little is known about the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. So little, in fact, that scientists and philosophers have, for centuries, been obsessed with what has become known as the “eel question”: Where do eels come from? What are they? Are they fish or some other kind of creature altogether? Even today, in an age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them, after living for decades in freshwater, to swim great distances back to the ocean at the end of their lives. They remain a mystery. 
  Drawing on a breadth of research about eels in literature, history, and modern marine biology, as well as his own experience fishing for eels with his father, Patrik Svensson crafts a mesmerizing portrait of an unusual, utterly misunderstood, and completely captivating animal. In The Book of Eels, we meet renowned historical thinkers, from Aristotle to Sigmund Freud to Rachel Carson, for whom the eel was a singular obsession. And we meet the scientists who spearheaded the search for the eel’s point of origin, including Danish marine biologist Johannes Schmidt, who led research efforts in the early twentieth century, catching thousands upon thousands of eels, in the hopes of proving their birthing grounds in the Sargasso Sea. 
  Blending memoir and nature writing at its best, Svensson’s journey to understand the eel becomes an exploration of the human condition that delves into overarching issues about our roots and destiny, both as humans and as animals, and, ultimately, how to handle the biggest question of all: death. The result is a gripping and slippery narrative that will surprise and enchant.

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