Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

• 

  Voices for the Vanishing:...

  MARGOT RAGGETT

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Voices for the Vanishing: Remembering Wildlife 
  Narrated by Margot Raggett MBE 
  Over the past decade, Remembering Wildlife has become one of the most influential conservation publishing projects of its kind — raising over £1.2 million for frontline conservation and bringing together the world’s leading wildlife photographers, scientists, and conservationists. 
  Voices for the Vanishing brings together the written heart of the Remembering Wildlife series for the first time in audio form. 
  Across ten books — from elephants and rhinos to lions, cheetahs, bears, and pangolins — this audiobook weaves together powerful essays, firsthand field stories, and vital conservation insights from those working closest to some of the world’s most threatened species. 
  Narrated by Remembering Wildlife founder Margot Raggett MBE, with a special introduction by wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan, these chapters explore not only the beauty of the natural world, but the complex realities of protecting it — from human-wildlife conflict and habitat loss to hope, resilience, and the people fighting for change. 
  Originally written to accompany iconic photographic collections, these essays stand alone as compelling listening for anyone who loves wildlife, Africa, wild places, and the future of our planet. 
  This is not a single story, but a tapestry — ten years of conservation voices brought together to be heard. 
  All profits from Remembering Wildlife support conservation projects working to protect endangered species around the world.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Why Ecosystems Matter -...

  Christopher Wills

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Every one of Earth's teeming ecosystems is an evolutionary cauldron 
   
   
   
  Christopher Wills's claim has its roots in an insight from Charles Darwin: the interactions between species in an ecosystem are a powerful driver of evolution. In this book Wills describes how, by using the latest genetic techniques, we are probing ecosystems and discovering that even the most apparently barren of them are rich in variety, especially of microbes. Exploring the many ways in which ecosystems have coped with past change, and how rapidly an ecosystem can develop complexity, Wills illuminates a pathway of hope for the natural world that we have so damaged and depleted. Our new genetic knowledge can help these evolutionary cauldrons to continue brewing richness and diversity, the better to heal our living world and to enable our own survival.

  Mostra libro

• 

  The Paisley Jubilee Story

  Peter B. Griggs

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

   At a mental health program in New Jersey, the colorful Paisley Jubilee brightens even the cloudiest days. A middle-aged gay man battling diabetes and depression, he empathizes deeply with fellow patients struggling to quiet inner demons. 
   Surrounded by a cast of endearingly quirky characters who speak and act outside the norm, Paisley discovers connection, community, and his own vibrant voice within a system that often overlooks people who think differently. 
   Through Paisley's uplifting friendships and hard-won wisdom, The Paisley Jubilee Story delicately explores complex themes of mental illness, identity and stigma. But with humor and heart, these unforgettable personalities illuminate that hope can dawn in even the most broken of places when compassion kindles our shared humanity. 

  Mostra libro

• 

  First Wilderness - My Quest in...

  Sam Keith

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure in Alaska as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. There he befriended Dick Proenneke, whose shared love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance quickly bonded an alliance between the two. Together they explored the wilds of South Central Alaska, while working on the Navy base, hunting and fishing with friends and breathing in the great outdoors. Keith was ready to leave after three years of finding almost everything he sought—not realizing then how his fate was intrinsically tied to his friend's and how it would lead to writing the bestselling book One Man's Wilderness. 
   
   
   
  Sam Keith passed away in 2003. But in 2013, his son-in-law and children's book author/illustrator Brian Lies discovered in an archive box in their garage a book manuscript, originally written in 1974 after the publication of One Man's Wilderness. First Wilderness is the story of Keith's own experiences, at times harrowing, funny, and fascinating. Along with the original manuscript are excerpts from his journals, letters, and notebooks, woven in to create a compelling and poignant memoir of search and discovery. Foreword by Nick Jans, one of Alaska's foremost authors and photographers, and afterword by Keith's daughter Laurel Lies.

  Mostra libro

• 

  The Physics of Consciousness -...

  Ivan Antic

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  What if consciousness came first?  
  Not as an idea inside the brain. Not as a side effect of matter. But as the field in which matter, life, identity, and the soul appear.  
  The Physics of Consciousness explores one of the deep questions a human being can ask:  
  Who am I, really?  
  Are you only a body moving through time—or the awareness in which body, thought, memory, and the world itself are known?  
  Ivan Antic presents a vision in which consciousness is not the final product of evolution, but the foundation of existence.  
  From the quantum field to minerals, plants, animals, and human souls, this audiobook follows one insight: consciousness and existence are not separate. They are one reality seen from two sides.  
  Modern physics has challenged the image of matter as solid and separate. Ancient wisdom traditions have pointed toward a deeper unity behind the visible world.  
  What if these two paths are not opposed? What if matter does not produce consciousness—but appears within it?  
  Drawing on quantum physics, metaphysical insight, and decades of Buddhist and Zen practice, Ivan Antic offers an inquiry into consciousness, existence, and the soul—from the physical world to self-awareness and the meaning of life.  
  This is not a conventional audiobook about the brain.  
  It is for seekers, thinkers, spiritual listeners, and anyone who feels that life cannot be explained by matter and chance alone.  
  The Physics of Consciousness invites listeners to reconsider matter and mind, body and soul, science and spirituality.  
  Listen to The Physics of Consciousness and enter a deeper exploration of reality, nature, and the Self.

  Mostra libro

• 

  AI Agents Unleashed - The Next...

  Lars

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Explore the World of Tomorrow: AI Agents at the Forefront 
  The dawn of AI agents is upon us, heralding a new era of innovation and intelligence that could redefine every facet of our lives. In this groundbreaking exploration, delve into the captivating story of how AI agents are not just enhancing, but transforming industries worldwide. From the roots of their inception to the thrumming engines of advancement powering their evolution, uncover the awe-inspiring journey of these digital marvels. 
  Imagine a world where intelligent agents streamline your daily tasks, from managing your home to conducting business, and beyond. These powerful entities are not just technology; they are partners in progress. Witness how fields like healthcare, finance, education, and transportation are revolutionized by AI agents, turning futuristic dreams into reality. Experience the profound impact on customer interactions, operational efficiencies, and even the entertainment we consume. 
  Feel th

  Mostra libro