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  Conversations with Birds

  Priyanka Kumar

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  "Birds are my almanac. They tune me into the seasons, and into myself." 
   
   
   
  So begins this lively collection of essays by acclaimed filmmaker and novelist Priyanka Kumar. Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destruction. It was only in her twenties, living in Los Angeles and working on films, that she began to rediscover her place in the landscape—and in the cosmos—by way of watching birds. 
   
   
   
  Tracing her movements across the American West, this stirring collection of essays brings the avian world richly to life. Kumar's perspective is not that of a list keeper, counting and cataloguing species. For Kumar, birds "become a portal to a more vivid, enchanted world." At a time when climate change, habitat loss, and the reckless use of pesticides are causing widespread extinction of species, Kumar's reflections on these messengers from our distant past and harbingers of our future offer luminous evidence of her suggestion that "seeds of transformation lie dormant in all of our hearts. Sometimes it just takes the right bird to awaken us."

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  Ain't No Place for a Hero:...

  Kaitlin Tremblay

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  A deep dive into the groundbreaking and bestselling video game series The critically acclaimed first-person shooter franchise Borderlands knows it’s ridiculous. It’s a badge of pride. After all, Borderlands 2 was promoted with the tagline “87 bazillion guns just got bazillionder.” These space-western games encourage you to shoot a lot of enemies and monsters, loot their corpses, and have a few chuckles while chasing down those bazillion guns.  
   
  As Kaitlin Tremblay explores in Ain’t No Place for a Hero, the Borderlands video game series satirizes its own genre, exposing and addressing the ways first-person shooter video games have tended to exclude women, queer people, and people of colour, as well as contribute to a hostile playing environment. Tremblay also digs in to the way the Borderlands game franchise ― which has sold more than 26 million copies ― disrupts traditional notions of heroism, creating nuanced and compelling storytelling that highlights the strengths and possibilities of this relatively new narrative medium.  
   
  The latest entry in the acclaimed Pop Classics series, Ain’t No Place for a Hero is a fascinating read for Borderlands devotees as well as the uninitiated.

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  The Microbiome Miracle - How...

  Ben Marfield

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   The Microbiome Marvel: Unveiling the Wonders Within 
  Ask yourself: 
  How do the trillions of microbes in my body influence my overall health and happiness? 
  Have you been seeking answers to the complex relationship between your lifestyle and your microbiome? 
  Is there a comprehensive resource that simplifies the science behind the microbiome and its impact on your life? 
  Meet the Author: The Microbial Mentor 
  The author, a dedicated researcher and enthusiast of the human microbiome, empathizes with the struggles readers face in navigating the intricate world of microscopic organisms. They understand the common challenges of maintaining a healthy microbial balance in the face of modern lifestyles and dietary choices. The author brings their expertise to share valuable insights on harnessing the power of the microbiome for optimal well-being. 
  What to Expect: 
  Uncover the profound impact of the microbiome on your digestive health, immune system, and mental well-being. 
  Explore the connection between your daily habits, diet, and the delicate balance of your inner ecosystem. 
  Discover practical strategies to nurture and support a diverse and resilient microbiome. 
  Understand the role of the microbiome in metabolism, inflammation, and chronic diseases. 
  Gain insights into the latest scientific research on the microbiome and its implications for your health. 
  Learn how to make informed choices that positively influence your microbial community. 
  Empower yourself with knowledge to cultivate a microbiome that supports a vibrant and healthy life. 
  Embark on a transformative journey to optimize your well-being through the wonders of the microbiome.

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  FAA part 107 : Your Guide to...

  Kellan Marchmont

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  FAA Part 107: Your Guide to Safe, Smart Flying 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to advance your career and strengthen your expertise by passing the FAA Part 107 Exam? 
  Searching for a thorough guide that covers everything you need to succeed? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for expanding your knowledge, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises, all designed to ensure your success. 
  Updated for the 2024-2025 FAA Part 107 Exam Structure. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the FAA Part 107 Certification 
  - Comprehensive explanation of Master Regulations for safe and successful flights 
  - Effective strategies for exam preparation and tackling the test 
  Our guide sets itself apart through its extensive coverage, which is critical for your success on the exam. Concepts are not merely touched upon; they are explored in detail. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not endorsed by any official FAA entity. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our FAA Part 107 Guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complex jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate information. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and start your journey to success on the FAA Part 107 Exam! 
  Embark on your path to becoming a knowledgeable, skilled pilot today!

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  Frostlines - A Journey Through...

  Neil Shea

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  SILVER WINNER OF THE 2026 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS 
  Recommended Read from Yale Climate Connections 
  “[Frostlines weaves] together natural history, indigenous perspective, and environmental transformation in the Arctic. The book helps bring a human story to the science of climate change.”—Parade 
  A sweeping exploration of the Arctic—and how it’s being transformed by climate change—from National Geographic writer Neil Shea 
  As warming reshapes our planet, the Arctic—a region that once seemed unchangeable, beyond the reach of modern problems—is quickly coming undone. While the old cold world can still be glimpsed in the movements of caribou, the hidden lives of wolves, and the hunting skill of an Iñupiaq elder, look closer and you’ll find a new Arctic appearing in its place. 
  In Frostlines, Neil Shea blends natural history, anthropology, and travel writing to explore how the beauty, chaos, and power of change in the far north are reflected in the lives of people and animals. He sojourns with a wolf pack on Canada’s Ellesmere Island and travels with Indigenous hunters in Alaska, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories. He tracks dwindling caribou herds across the top of North America, searches for vanished Vikings in Greenland, and visits the front line of the new Cold War rising between Russia and Europe. What Shea finds is not one Arctic but many—all still linked by shattering cold, seasons of darkness, and a pure, inimitable light. 
  Frostlines illuminates: 
    
  How Greenland’s history has led to Trump’s interest in [or obsession with] the country todayHow Russia is using the Arctic as a testing ground for geopolitical confrontationsWhy oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will further threaten Indigenous people and animalsWhy increased ship traffic in the Northwest Passage has profound consequences for the Inuit and global politics  
  Written with masterful prose and a spark of adventure, Frostlines is an expansive yet intimate revelation of the Arctic during a time of transformation, and a journey along the threshold of a stunning and sometimes frightening world that’s emerging right before our eyes.

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  Primordium

  Lucas Schrader

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  A New Myth for a New Age!Enjoy the origins of the universe from a new perspective, combining aspects of Christian, Norse, Egyptian, and Greek cosmology.*Primordium, Latin for the first beginning and used in Biology to mean the earliest developmental stage for an organic substructure. These same Latin roots are combined to describe the theoretical swamp where life first began, the primordial soup.

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