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  Meaning Of Trees The: The...

  Robert Vennell

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  The history and use of New Zealand's native plants 
    
  A guide and gift book in equal measure, this treasure of a book pays homage to New Zealand's native plant species. 
  The Meaning of Trees tells the story of plants and people in Aotearoa New Zealand. Beautifully illustrated with botanical drawings, paintings and photographs, it shows us how a globally unique flora has been used for food, medicine, shelter, spirituality and science. From Jurassic giants to botanical oddballs - these are our wonderful native and endemic plants, in an exquisite hardback edition. 
  Praise for The Meaning of Trees: 
  'Robert Vennell makes wandering through our bush seem like a visit to a giant shopping centre. Over there is the kawakawa store, offering everything from an aphrodisiac to a gonorrhoea cure. Next door is the tutu cafe, where you can enjoy delicious wine or a refreshing laxative (though the seeds are deadly). On the top floor is the matai bar, where the berries aren't to everyone's taste, but the bushman's beer is great. And round the corner is the miro health centre. Every plant has a story and the result is delightfully informative.'  
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  The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of...

  Matt Kracht

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  National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists 
   
   
   
  Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike 
   
   
   
  A humorous look at fifty common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. 
   
   
   
  Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! 
   
   
   
  ● Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. 
   
   
   
  ● The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching.

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  Digital Declutter - Breaking...

  Nura Uba

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  In today’s hyperconnected world, our screens demand more of our attention than ever before stealing our time, draining our focus, and quietly shaping our lives. Digital Declutter: Breaking Free from Screen Addiction is your guide to taking back control. 
  This audiobook offers a practical and empowering path from digital overwhelm to intentional living. You’ll discover how to identify hidden triggers, set healthy boundaries, and replace endless scrolling with purposeful habits that support your productivity, relationships, and well-being. 
  With clear strategies, real-life insights, and actionable steps, you’ll learn how to silence distractions, reduce dependency on devices, and reclaim your time for what truly matters. Whether you struggle with social media, constant notifications, or the pressure to always be “online,” this audiobook will help you break free. 
  Digital Declutter isn’t about rejecting technology it’s about using it with clarity and balance. By the end, you’ll not only feel lighter and more focused, but you’ll also have the tools to design a healthier relationship with your digital world. 
  Take the first step toward freedom from screen addiction and create space for the life you’ve been missing.

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  Brief History of Time A: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stephen Hawking. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This groundbreaking book explores the mysteries of the universe, from the nature of black holes to the origins of time itself. Written in an accessible yet profound manner, it takes readers on a journey through space, time, and the laws that govern the cosmos. With clarity and wit, it delves into complex scientific concepts, making them comprehensible for general readers while posing deep philosophical questions about existence.

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  Stalking the Great Killer -...

  Larry C. Floyd, Joseph H. Bates

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  Stalking the Great Killer is the story of Arkansas's struggle to control tuberculosis, and how the state became a model in its treatment of the disease. 
   
   
   
  To place the story of tuberculosis in Arkansas in historical perspective, the authors trace the origins of the disease. Arkansas suffered some of the worst ravages of the disease, and the authors argue that many of the improvements in the state's medical infrastructure grew out of the desperate need to control it. 
   
   
   
  In the early twentieth century, Arkansas established a sanatorium and thirty years later, the segregated Black sanitorium. These institutions helped slow the disease but at a cost: removed from families and communities, patients suffered from the isolation. Joseph Bates saw this when he delivered an uncle to the sanitorium in the 1940s. In the 1960s, Bates, now a physician, and his colleague Paul Reagan overcame a resistant medical-political system to develop a new approach to treating the disease. 
   
   
   
  In the age of Covid-19, this history offers valuable lessons about community involvement in public health, the potential efficacy of public-private partnerships, and the importance of leadership in the battle to eradicate disease.

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  The Tale of Master Meadow Mouse

  Arthur Scott Bailey

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  This volume in the series, Sleepy-Time Tales, follows the adventures of Master Meadow Mouse as he moves his home to various (safer) places, and tells how he cleverly avoids creatures such as Fatty Coon, Mr. Crow, and Mr. Great Blue Heron, just to name a few. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)

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