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  Stone by Stone - The Magnificent...

  Robert M. Thorson

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  There once may have been 250,000 miles of stone walls in America's Northeast, stretching farther than the distance to the moon. And even though most are crumbling today, they contain a magnificent scientific and cultural story. 
   
   
   
  Stone walls tell nothing less than the story of how New England was formed, and in Robert Thorson's hands they live and breathe. Millions of years ago, New England's stones belonged to ancient mountains thrust up by prehistoric collisions between continents. Buried again over centuries by forest and soil buildup, the stones gradually worked their way back to the surface, only to become impediments to the farmers cultivating the land in the eighteenth century, who piled them into "linear landfills," a place to hold the stones. Usually the biggest investment on a farm, often exceeding that of the land and buildings combined, stone walls became a defining element of the Northeast's landscape, and a symbol of the shift to an agricultural economy. 
   
   
   
  Stone walls layer time like Russian dolls, their smallest elements reflecting the longest spans, and Thorson urges us to study them, for each stone has its own story. Linking geological history to the early American experience, Stone by Stone presents a fascinating picture of the land the Pilgrims settled, allowing us to see and understand it with new eyes.

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  Fabric - The Hidden History of...

  Victoria Finlay

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  A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and cloth—how we make it, use it, and what it means to us. 
   
   
   
  How is a handmade fabric helping save an ancient forest? Why is a famous fabric pattern from India best known by the name of a Scottish town? How is a Chinese dragon robe a diagram of the whole universe? What is the difference between how the Greek Fates and the Viking Norns used threads to tell our destiny? 
   
   
   
  In Fabric, bestselling author Victoria Finlay spins us round the globe, weaving stories of our relationship with cloth and asking how and why people through the ages have made it, worn it, invented it, and made symbols out of it. And sometimes why they have fought for it. 
   
   
   
  She beats the inner bark of trees into cloth in Papua New Guinea, fails to handspin cotton in Guatemala, visits tweed weavers at their homes in Harris, and has lessons in patchwork-making in Gee's Bend, Alabama. 
   
   
   
  She began her research just after the deaths of both her parents—and entwined in the threads she found her personal story too. Fabric is not just a material history of our world, but Finlay's own journey through grief and recovery.

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  The Seaweed Revolution -...

  Vincent Doumeizel

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  Of all the unexploited resources in the world, seaweed is the greatest. Without it, there would be no crustaceans, nor fish. The ocean would be a desert without carbon or oxygen, and half of our atmosphere’s oxygen would be gone.  
  The most recent research tells us that seaweed is one possible solution for our future on the planet. It could feed human beings, reduce plastic pollution, absorb enough carbon to cool the atmosphere, reconstruct generative ecosystems, treat certain illnesses that are incurable today, replace land livestock farming that exhausts the environment, and give jobs to coastal populations. 
  The seaweed revolution is a hope for tomorrow!

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  The Wild Ones - How Species are...

  Steven Robinson, Kim Koonin

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  The Wild Ones: How Species are Surviving Climate Change's Unforgiving Test 
  Chart a course for understanding "Climate Change and Its Impact on Wildlife," an illuminating guide to our changing climate's profound effects on the animal kingdom. From vanishing habitats and shifting migration patterns to species' very survival, this book is an urgent call to comprehend and address the natural world's silent crisis. 
  This tome serves as both a warning and a beacon of hope, presenting a meticulously researched journey through the current realities and future projections of wildlife in a warming world. 
  Embark on an ecological exploration: 
  🌿 Climate Science Synthesized: Delve into the mechanisms of climate change, deciphering how rising temperatures and altered weather patterns are reshaping life on Earth. 
  📘 Biodiversity at the Brink: Witness the impacts on wildlife, learning about the species most at risk and the startling changes already underfoot. 
  🌿 Conservation Challenges: Understand the hurdles and triumphs in wildlife conservation, and how strategic actions can mitigate dire outcomes. 
  📘 Human Intersections: Discover our interconnectedness with nature, recognizing how our fate is entwined with that of the world's fauna. 
  This book is an essential compass for environmentalists, biologists, and anyone passionate about Earth's inhabitants. Each chapter is a deeper dive into the reality of our influence on the planet—to learn, to care, and to act before it's too late. 
  The call of the wild has never been clearer or more urgent. Will you answer? 🌿📘🐾🌎

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  Multimodal Interaction -...

  May Sherry

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  In an era where technology seamlessly integrates with every aspect of our lives, the way we interact with digital systems has evolved beyond traditional interfaces. "Multimodal Interaction: Enhancing User Experience through Integrated Interfaces" delves into this fascinating realm, exploring how combining various modes of interaction—visual, auditory, haptic, and more—can create richer, more intuitive user experiences. 
  This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth look at the principles, design strategies, and technologies behind multimodal interaction. From the foundational concepts to cutting-edge applications, this book covers everything you need to know to understand and implement multimodal interfaces effectively. 
  Learn about the different types of modalities and how they can be integrated to enhance user experience. Explore practical design principles, backed by real-world case studies and innovative projects that illustrate successful implementations and the potential for future advancements. 
  With detailed chapters on applications across various industries—healthcare, automotive, education, gaming, and more—this book shows how multimodal interaction is transforming user experiences everywhere. The book also addresses ethical considerations, ensuring that accessibility and user privacy are prioritized in the development of these advanced interfaces. 
  "Multimodal Interaction: Enhancing User Experience through Integrated Interfaces" is your essential resource for mastering the art and science of multimodal design, equipping you with the knowledge to create more engaging, efficient, and accessible interactions in our increasingly connected world. 
   

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  Good Flies - Favorite Trout...

  John Gierach

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  John Gierach is a highly trusted and trustable opinion-maker in fly-fishing. People take what he says to the bank. While most of Gierach's writing is essay-style and reflective, here he gets down to the nitty-gritty: how he ties his favorite flies and why he thinks they work so well for him. There is, thus, an instant reader connection: "Gierach's patterns are good enough for me." 
   
   
   
  Few anglers will skip knowing what a master angler and thinker prefers for his fly box. This title covers a gamut of patterns essential to trout fishing in a variety of circumstances: dry flies, wet flies and nymphs, and streamers. Gierach's legion of fans of his regular magazine column will be highly inclined to buy this title.

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