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  Ethology - The Science of Animal...

  Mike Crawford

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  Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, focusing on how species interact with their natural environments. Unlike psychology, which often examines behavior in controlled laboratory settings, ethology emphasizes the observation of animals in their natural habitats. This field seeks to understand the evolutionary significance of behaviors, uncovering how instincts, learning, and environmental influences shape the way animals survive and thrive.  
  The origins of ethology can be traced back to early naturalists who observed and recorded animal behaviors in the wild. However, it was not until the 20th century that ethology emerged as a distinct scientific discipline. Key figures such as Konrad Lorenz, Nikolaas Tinbergen, and Karl von Frisch laid the foundation for modern ethology. Lorenz is best known for his studies on imprinting in birds, demonstrating how young animals develop attachments to their caregivers. Tinbergen’s work established the four key questions of ethology, which explore behavior from different angles: causation, development, function, and evolution. Von Frisch, on the other hand, revolutionized our understanding of animal communication through his research on the intricate dance language of honeybees. Together, their contributions helped establish ethology as a critical field in biology.  
  Studying animal behavior is essential for understanding both the natural world and our own place within it. By examining how different species communicate, cooperate, compete, and reproduce, ethologists gain insights into the complex mechanisms driving life on Earth. This knowledge has practical applications in conservation, helping to protect endangered species by understanding their behavioral needs. It also plays a role in improving animal welfare, from designing better habitats in zoos to enhancing the treatment of domesticated animals.

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  Glacier Sleep Sounds - 4 Hours...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  ❄️ Fall Asleep to the Deep, Hypnotic Stillness of a Frozen World. 
   Let the icy winds, creaking glaciers, and distant trickles of meltwater carry you into the most peaceful sleep you’ve had in ages. 
  Do you lie awake with your thoughts racing, desperate to shut off your mind? Have you tried every sleep app, but nothing feels truly immersive or calming enough? 
  Glacier Sleep Sounds isn't just noise—it's an audio journey into the untouched silence of the Arctic. These four ambient soundscapes recreate the stillness of glacial crevasses and frozen caverns to help you switch off from the chaos of the day and ease into deep, uninterrupted rest. You’re not just falling asleep—you’re escaping into calm. 
  What you’ll get from this audiobook:🧊 4 immersive chapters of ambient glacier sounds designed for deep relaxation and sleep❄️ Authentic audio atmosphere, including icy winds, distant ice shifts, and soft snow crunches💤 No music, just pure natural sound to help your brain wind down naturally🕰️ 4 hours of continuous playback to last all night or help with naps, meditation, or focus🌙 Guided timestamps at gentle intervals to guide you deeper into relaxation (optional narration) 
  Even if nothing else has worked for you, this experience is different. There’s something primal and comforting in the cold—when all is still, and you are completely undisturbed. This is your escape from the noise, your reset button, your permission to let go. 
  🎧 Press play. Close your eyes. Let the glacier hold you.

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  A Rare Recording of Carl Sagan...

  Carl Sagan

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  Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 to December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, planetary scientist and science communicator. His best known scientific contribution is his research on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by exposure to light. He published more than 600 scientific papers and articles, and was author, co-author or editor of more than 20 books, including the bestseller, The Dragons of Eden. The following recording is Sagan's 1985 testimony before the US Congress on climate change.

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  Touching Cancer - My Journey of...

  Eleanor Oyston

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  We all know someone who has been touched by cancer, but for many diagnosed with the disease, that is where the human touch stops. 
  Oncology massage brings us gentle human touch when we are feeling our most vulnerable, safely creating a longed-for sense of peace, wholeness and hope. 
  In this must-read book for any practitioner, carer or patient, Eleanor Oyston shares her story of bringing oncology massage to Australia. 
  After many years as a scientist, Eleanor went from diagnosing cancer in a lab to massaging clients with a variety of medical conditions. Very quickly, she witnessed the amazing benefits and knew she wanted to spread the word. 
  This is Eleanor's story of determination, passion, commitment and vision to give others the gift of compassionate, mindful touch. 
  'Cancer is rough. Cancer treatments are brutal. I can't tell you how much oncology massage has helped with my pain and fatigue. I feel less anxious and depressed, and it has improved the quality of the time I have left.As far as I'm concerned, oncology massage is value for money, no argument. Just don't take all the appointment slots!' 
  Client at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, 2020

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  SPRING Forward - Balanced Eating...

  Catherine Liggett, Andrew Doyle,...

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  Many female athletes struggle with body confidence and change their nutrition in unhealthy ways, only to the detriment of both their performance and their health. SPRING Forward: Balanced Eating, Exercise, and Body Image in Sport for Female Athletes provides performance nutrition and body image flexibility guidance for adolescent and adult female athletes. This book details the problems and the consequences, and provides extensive education on healthier, higher-quality performance. 
   
   
   
  Nutritional details include specific nutritional needs for female athletes related to hormones and nutrition for peak performance, as well as fad diets. Body image education includes societal pressure, unrealistic ideals, handling mental aspects of body image, psychological obstacles, and dealing with more severe problems. Healthy performance is addressed along with sleep, camaraderie, and how to manage the ups and downs of being a female athlete. 
   
   
   
  Several instructional manuals that can be easily used for teams at any level, from secondary school to elite athletes, are included in the book. Secondary school athletes who used the program showed significant improvement in body image flexibility and gave the program rave reviews, stating that not only were they stronger athletes, but their teams also felt the education was a bonding experience.

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  I Can’t Focus: ADHD Wind Down...

  Seluna

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  Struggling to fall asleep because your mind just won’t shut off? If you’re living with ADHD, you know the nights can be just as restless as the days. I Can’t Focus: ADHD Wind-Down for Sleep is your audio sanctuary—a calming, neuroscience-informed experience designed to gently quiet the mental chaos and guide you into deep, restorative rest. 
  This audiobook blends soothing narration, evidence-based mindfulness techniques, and body-calming breathwork to help calm racing thoughts, reduce overstimulation, and prepare your mind and body for sleep. Whether you’re dealing with attention loops, anxiety, or sensory overload, this wind-down experience helps reset your nervous system naturally—without medication or screens. 
  Perfect for adults and teens with ADHD, insomnia, or anyone who finds their brain "too busy" at bedtime, I Can’t Focus isn’t just an audiobook—it’s a nightly ritual you’ll look forward to. Press play, close your eyes, and let the overthinking go. 
  Because everyone deserves peace at the end of the day.

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