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  The Buck that Buries its Poo -...

  Quinton Coetzee

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  Is a zebra black with white stripes or white with black stripes? And why do flamingos stand on one leg while bats hang upside down? Did you know that a chameleon's tongue can shoot out at five times the acceleration of a fighter jet?
  In The Buck That Buries its Poo, naturalist Quinton Coetzee answers these and many other intriguing wildlife questions. He also dispels countless myths and elucidates some of the legends that surround creatures in the South African bush we thought we knew all about. For example, bats do not get tangled in people's hair (because they are far too adept at flying) and elephants are not afraid of mice (but they do fear bees!).
  Other tall tales you might hear around the campfire are that lions roll in animal dung, entrails or carcasses to disguise their scent, and that rhinos have a predilection for stamping out fires. What is true, though, is that hyenas are more closely related to cats than to dogs. This handy guide is based on Coetzee's own research and that of others, and his experience gleaned over decades living close to nature and wildlife. It seeks to unravel the mysteries of nature in Africa – from mammals and birds to arthropods and plants – with fascinating information and fun trivia. It is a book that will enlighten and entertain.
  PS: Zebras are black with white stripes!

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  The Veiled Universe - Exploring...

  Dirk Fallon

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  Dark matter is one of the most elusive and mysterious components of the universe. Though it cannot be directly observed through traditional means such as light, it is believed to make up about 27% of the universe's total mass and energy content. This strange substance does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it invisible to our telescopes and detectors. Its existence is inferred primarily through its gravitational effects on visible matter, such as galaxies and galaxy clusters. Without dark matter, the movement of galaxies would not make sense based on the gravitational pull of visible matter alone. 
  The concept of dark matter was first proposed in the early 20th century. In 1933, Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky observed that the galaxies within the Coma galaxy cluster were moving faster than expected based on the visible matter alone. He suggested that there must be some unseen mass, which he called “dark matter,” providing the additional gravitational pull needed to keep the galaxies from flying apart. Since then, astronomers have found similar evidence in other galaxy clusters, and the hypothesis of dark matter has become a cornerstone of modern cosmology. 
  Despite the compelling evidence for dark matter, its exact nature remains unknown. Various theories have been proposed, with the most widely accepted one suggesting that dark matter consists of weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs. These hypothetical particles would interact through gravity and possibly the weak nuclear force, but not through electromagnetic forces, which would explain why they do not emit light. However, despite decades of searching, no direct detection of WIMPs has been made. This has led to the consideration of alternative explanations, such as axions, sterile neutrinos, and other exotic particles.

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  The Two-Headed Whale - Life Loss...

  Sandy Winterbottom

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  An elegant blend of "polemic, industrial history, nautical writing, elegy, and ecology" (The Scotsman), The Two-Headed Whale charts the tragic history of the post-war whaling industry alongside the author's thrilling memoir of sailing the Antarctic. 
   
   
   
  In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image of the Antarctic was shattered when she discovered the dark legacy of twentieth century industrial-scale whaling. Enraged by what she found, she was quick to blame the men who undertook this whole scale slaughter, but then she stumbled upon the grave of an eighteen-year-old whaler from Edinburgh who she could not allow to bear the brunt of blame. There are two sides to every story. 
   
   
   
  The Two-Headed Whale vividly brings to life the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the vast Southern Oceans, set alongside the true-life story of Anthony Ford, the boy in the grave, as he sailed the same seas and toiled in an industry where profits outranked human life. Drawing together threads of nature and travel writing with an unflinching narrative of life aboard a whaling factory ship and the legacy it left behind, The Two-Headed Whale leaves us questioning our troubled relationship with the extraordinary abundance of this planet.

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  Pruned to Grow - Life Lessons...

  Mauro Scozzi

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. 
  A Bonsai is never finished. It grows, rests, and adapts — season after season. 
  Each cut, each pause, each act of care shapes not only the tree, but the one who tends it. 
  What we nurture, in time, nurtures us. 
  Pruned to Grow invites you into a quiet dialogue between cultivation and self-reflection, 
  where the art of Bonsai becomes a mirror for living with intention — through patience, restraint, and renewal. 
  For the complete visual experience, including the sumi-e inspired artwork, the illustrated print edition is available on Amazon.

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  Transform Your EMT Skills:...

  Cyrus Lockhart

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  Transform Your EMT Skills: Secrets for Thriving in Emergencies 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance your career and bolster your expertise to excel in EMS? 
  Looking for a complete guide that equips you with everything you need to master your skills and thrive in emergency situations? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you are on the path to success. 
  Updated for the latest standards in emergency medical services. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - In-depth insights into unlocking your potential in the EMS field 
  - Thorough explanations of essential skills required for emergency medical services 
  - Effective strategies for preparation and practical application in real-life scenarios 
  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, which is crucial for your success. Concepts are explored in depth, ensuring you fully grasp each essential element. 
  Designed with a clear structure and user-friendly language, our guide ensures you navigate smoothly through each topic. Say goodbye to complex jargon and embrace content that is clear, precise, and technically sound. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and embark on your journey to mastering your EMT skills and excelling in EMS! 
  Transform your abilities and thrive in the world of emergency medical services!

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  The NO GUESSWORK Diet - Discover...

  MD Rameck Hunt

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  Dr. Hunt presents his first medical book, The NO GUESSWORK Diet, based on his unique program that has helped thousands of his patients lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Hunt's weight management center in Princeton, New Jersey is the only one of its kind in the area. Now, in this book, he shares all the guidance and information that is available in his clinic.With so many gimmicks out there about how to lose weight, many people are confused about what to do. This book takes the guesswork out of weight management, explaining the science simply and laying out the research that shows that this plan is the most effective approach for losing weight and not regaining it. How does the plan work? By taking into account the bodily processes that lead to obesity and explaining what it takes to reverse those processes. Dr. Hunt has devised a unique system that teaches the reader to find their individualized carb number (#WhatsYourCarbNumber) that will allow them to predictably lose 1lb to 2lbs per week. His easy-to-follow, low-carb program leaves readers feeling full and satisfied, and includes an extensive follow-up plan for maintaining your weight. Through it all, Dr. Hunt takes the radical position that a person with obesity is not at fault and that losing weight and maintaining that loss is about more than just will power. In doing so, he takes away the blame and allows readers to focus on the science to help them get to a healthier, sustainable weight for longevity. In his three previous books Dr. Hunt worked to motivate readers and help them to see a different life for themselves. NGW is no different. It is written to inspire readers to desire a healthier lifestyle and begin doing the work to get there, for your health but more importantly for healthspan and longevity.

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