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  The Earth Moved - On the...

  Amy Stewart

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  They destroy plant diseases. They break down toxins. They plough the earth. They transform forests. They’ve survived two mass extinctions, including the one that wiped out the dinosaur. Not bad for a creature that’s deaf, blind, and spineless. Who knew that earthworms were one of our planet’s most important caretakers? Or that Charles Darwin devoted his last years to studying their remarkable achievements?Inspired by Darwin, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean adventure. Witty, offbeat, charming, and ever curious, she unearths the complex web of life beneath our feet and investigates the role earthworms play in cutting-edge science—from toxic cleanups to the study of regeneration.

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  Gentle Rain and Birds Singing -...

  Greg Cetus

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  There's something magical about towering conifers and multiple layers of ferns, shrubs and mosses. And even more so when you hear rain drops gently falling over these green surfaces. And every now and then a few shy birds whistle their melodious tunes. Varied Thrushes are particularly enigmatic in this abundance of peace and quietitude.  This recording will set a perfect background for relaxation, meditation or quiet office work.

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  Qualitative Data - An...

  Carl Auerbach, Louise B Silverstein

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  A step-by-step guide to the qualitative research process that “can be understood by beginners . . . informative and interesting” (Choice).Qualitative Data is meant for the novice researcher who needs guidance on what specifically to do when faced with a sea of information. It takes readers through the qualitative research process, beginning with an examination of the basic philosophy of qualitative research, and ending with planning and carrying out a qualitative research study. It provides an explicit, step-by-step procedure that will take the researcher from the raw text of interview data through data analysis and theory construction to the creation of a publishable work. The volume provides actual examples based on the authors’ own work, including two published pieces in the appendix, so that readers can follow examples for each step of the process, from the project’s inception to its finished product. It also includes an appendix explaining how to implement these data analysis procedures using NVIVO, a qualitative data analysis program.

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  Nature All Around Us - A Guide...

  Beatrix Beisner, Christian...

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  It’s easy to stand in awe of a city’s impressive skyline, marveling at its buildings reaching for the clouds and its vast network of roadways and train lines crisscrossing in every direction. It can often seem like everything in a city is man-made, all concrete, steel, and glass. But even the asphalt jungle is not all asphalt—a sidewalk’s cracks are filled with nature, if we know where and how to look. To aid us in this quest is Nature All Around Us, which will help us to recognize (and look after) the natural world we traipse through in our daily lives. Nature All Around Us uses the familiar—such as summer Sundays humming with lawn mowers, gray squirrels foraging in planters, and flocks of pigeons—in order to introduce basic ecological concepts. In twenty-five short chapters organized by scale, from the home to the neighborhood to the city at large, it offers a subtle and entertaining education in ecology sure to inspire appreciation and ultimately stewardship of the environment. Various ecological concepts that any urban dweller might encounter are approachably examined, from understanding why a squirrel might act aggressively towards its neighbor to how nutrients and energy contained within a discarded apple core are recycled back into the food chain. Streaming through the work is an introduction to basic ecology, including the dangers of invasive species and the crucial role played by plants and trees in maintaining air quality. Taken as a whole, Nature All Around Us is an unprecedented field guide to the ecology of the urban environment that invites us to look at our towns, cities, and even our backyards through the eyes of an ecologist. It is an entertaining, educational, and inspiring glimpse into nature in seemingly unnatural settings, a reminder that we don’t have to trek into the wild to see nature—we just have to open our eyes.

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  My $20 Film Camera: Photography...

  Courtney Rawls

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  Follow the author as he purchases a used film camera and applies basic photography skills to use it. This book highlights some basic terms that any beginner photographer can learn from. If you're interested in film photography and don't know where to start then this is the book for you!

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  Summary: Dare to Lead: Brave...

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  "I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential" – Brené Brown 
    
  Summary of Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown 
    
  Brené Brown is an authority in the study of courage and vulnerability as it pertains to leadership. In brief, she shares subtle skills that encourage courage-building skills and also gives practical steps to apply these skills within organizations and any other form of social setting throughout this empowering book. 
    
  What to take from this book? 
  We all experience difficult conversations frequently. Our first instinct is usually to avoid these kinds of conversations due to the discomfort that they produce. However, this book is a practical guide that delivers the necessary skills to handle these situations competently, courageously, and productively. 
    
  Who is this book for? 
  This book is for readers who seek to exude more courage, confidence, and leadership. Employees who wish to build productive relationships, trusting and respectful connections with their colleagues, and happy, healthy relationships at all levels will enjoy this book. especially meant for leaders in any setting including military branches, business. NGOs, sports, and all vocations. The following main topics are covered in this book:Rumbling with Vulnerability.Living into our Values.Braving Trust.Learning to rise.

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