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  Dynamics of Terrestrial Ecosystems

  Santiago Machain

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  Delve deeper into the intricate workings of Earth's land-based ecosystems with Dynamics of Terrestrial Ecosystems, the second installment in The Earth's Web series. This volume unravels the complex interactions and processes that shape the balance of life on land, from the water and nutrient cycles to the competition and cooperation that define species relationships. Readers will journey through the forces of change in ecosystems, such as succession, seasonality, and the ever-important role of fire, while discovering how populations of predators and prey are naturally regulated. 
  With captivating insights into ecosystem resilience, stability, and the threats posed by invasive species and fragmentation, this book paints a vivid picture of ecosystems as dynamic, ever-changing systems. Dynamics of Terrestrial Ecosystems offers a nuanced understanding of how life adapts, survives, and thrives amidst continuous environmental challenges, making it essential reading for anyone seeking to appreciate the pulse of the natural world.

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  COVID-19 - A History

  Jacalyn Duffin

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  For two years the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the world. The physician and medical historian Jacalyn Duffin presents a global history of the virus, with a focus on Canada.  
  Duffin describes the frightening appearance of the virus and its identification by scientists in China; subsequent outbreaks on cruise ships; the relentless spread to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and elsewhere; and the immediate attempts to confront it. COVID-19 next explores the scientific history of infections generally, and the discovery of coronaviruses in particular. Taking a broad approach, the book explains the advent of tests, treatments, and vaccines, as well as the practical politics behind interventions, including quarantines, barrier technologies, lockdowns, and social and financial supports. In concluding chapters Duffin analyzes the outcome of successive waves of COVID-19 infection around the world: the toll of human suffering, the successes and failures of control measures, vaccine rollouts, and grassroots opposition to governments’ attempts to limit the spread and mitigate social and economic damages.  
  Closing with the fraught search for the origins of COVID-19, Duffin considers the implications of an “infodemic” and provides an cautionary outlook for the future.

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  Pharmacology - Drugs Dosage and...

  Ava Westwood

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  In the high-stakes world of medicine, understanding the intricate dance between drugs and the human body can mean the difference between healing and harm. "Pharmacology: Drugs, Dosage, and Safety" is your comprehensive guide through this complex terrain, offering critical insights into how medications behave within biological systems, how they're best applied in clinical settings, and what happens when things go wrong. 
  This groundbreaking 3-in-1 resource seamlessly weaves together the essential disciplines of clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and toxicology, equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to make confident, informed decisions at every stage of patient care. From absorption rates to adverse reactions, from therapeutic windows to toxicity management, this book transforms the science of pharmaceuticals into the art of healing—because when it comes to medication, precision isn't just preferable, it's imperative.

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  The Plague

  Anonymous

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  The Plague explores the profound changes and enduring continuities that shaped European society in the wake of the Black Death and other crises of the 1300s. Through a series of thematic chapters, the book examines the resilience of communities, the evolution of social and economic structures, the persistence of faith, and the seeds of cultural and intellectual transformation. Far from being an age of unmitigated darkness, the fourteenth century emerges as a dynamic period of adaptation, creativity, and the quiet beginnings of the modern world.

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  The Human Planet - How We...

  Simon L. Lewis, Mark A. Maslin

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  An exploration of the Anthropocene and “a relentless reckoning of how we, as a species, got ourselves into the mess we’re in today” (The Wall Street Journal). 
   
  Meteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics—the old forces of nature—have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force—humans. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion-year history a single species is increasingly dictating Earth’s future. 
   
  To some the Anthropocene symbolizes a future of superlative control of our environment. To others it is the height of hubris, the illusion of our mastery over nature. Whatever your view, just below the surface of this odd-sounding scientific word—the Anthropocene—is a heady mix of science, philosophy, history, and politics linked to our deepest fears and utopian visions. 
   
  Tracing our environmental impacts through time, scientists Simon Lewis and Mark Maslin reveal a new view of human history and a new outlook for the future of humanity in the unstable world we have created.

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  NDCs and renewable energy...

  Irena International Renewable...

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  This report assesses current climate pledges in light of the challenge ahead, and explores the transformative opportunity offered by renewable energy that can serve as a vehicle for delivering the needed emission reductions.

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