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  Playing Possum - How Animals...

  Susana Monsó, Mark Rowlands

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  When the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralyzed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying corpse. Playing Possum explores what the opossum and other creatures can teach us about how we and other species understand mortality, and demonstrates that the concept of death, far from being a uniquely human attribute, is widespread in the animal kingdom. 
   
   
   
  With humor and empathy, Susana Monsó tells the stories of ants who attend their own funerals, chimpanzees who clean the teeth of their dead, dogs who snack on their caregivers, crows who avoid the places where they saw a carcass, elephants obsessed with collecting ivory, and whales who carry their dead for weeks. Monsó, one of today's leading experts on animal cognition and ethics, shows how there are more ways to conceive of mortality than the human way, and challenges the notion that the only emotional reactions to death worthy of our attention are ones that resemble our own. 
   
   
   
  Blending philosophical insight with new evidence from behavioral science and comparative psychology, Playing Possum dispels the anthropocentric biases that cloud our understanding of the natural world, and reveals that, when it comes to death and dying, we are just another animal.

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  Your Attention is Sacred Except...

  Amelia Hruby

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  In a world full of distraction, how do we reclaim our fragmented attention to make the things we're here to create? 
  Your Attention is Sacred is a philosophical and spiritual manifesto for anyone who's sick of liking, commenting, subscribing, or scrolling. It's a rallying cry for artists, writers, teachers, healers, small business owners, and critical thinkers ready to break free from the attention economy and reclaim their creative integrity. 
  Inside, you'll find: 
  - An argument against the attention economy 
  - How to break up with "the algorithm" 
  - 5 Principles for cultivating your attention 
  - And in the supplemental materials: a 5-step plan for leaving any social media platform & 100 ways to share your work and life without social media 
  If you want to reclaim your fragmented attention, release any reasons you "should" be on social media, and reimagine your life after logging off - read this book.

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  Environmental Monitoring Systems

  Jim D Johnston

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  Understand how technology is used to protect the planet by tracking, analyzing, and responding to environmental changes in real time. 
  Environmental Monitoring Systems is a practical and accessible guide to the technologies, methods, and data systems used to observe and manage environmental conditions. Designed for students, researchers, engineers, and sustainability professionals, this book explains how modern monitoring systems help detect pollution, track climate patterns, and support informed environmental decision-making. 
  It introduces the core concepts behind environmental data collection and shows how sensors, IoT devices, satellites, and data platforms work together to create a comprehensive picture of the natural world.

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  Secrets Shadows and the CIA:...

  Jasper Thornell

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  Secrets, Shadows, and the CIA: Inside Covert Operations: 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to delve deeper into the clandestine world of espionage and understand the covert operations of the CIA? 
  Seeking an all-encompassing guide that reveals the hidden truths behind CIA's covert missions? 
  Your search ends here! 
  This guide serves as your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applying your knowledge, and engaging in insightful explorations. With this, you're prepared to unlock the secrets. 
  Updated for the latest revelations in CIA covert operations. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the inner workings of CIA covert missions 
  - Detailed explanation of key espionage techniques and strategies 
  - Effective methodologies for understanding and analyzing covert operations 
  Our guide stands out with its comprehensive coverage, essential for your grasp of CIA activities. Concepts are not merely touched upon; they are explored with depth and precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official CIA entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
  Designed with a clear structure and straightforward language, our guide ensures smooth transitions between topics. Say goodbye to dense jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your guide, and begin your journey into the shadows of CIA covert operations!

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  Survival Water Wisdom - The...

  Phoenix MacLeod

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  To keep your family’s water supply flowing when others go dry, you have found the right guide! 
  If you seek SURVIVAL WISDOM from an actual off-grid survivor to walk you through the maze of survival water decisions and essential projects, this book was written for you. 
  We can't live without water, yet many people do not consider its availability until it becomes scarce. 
  If a down-grid scenario renders your local pumping station inoperable, water problems will hit hard and fast.   
  •	Have recent media reports on clean water sourcing challenges raised your concern for your family’s water supply? 
  •	Would you like to be less dependent on your municipal water utility? 
  If you have the responsibility to provide water security for your family, gaining Survival Water Wisdom and implementing these essential projects will be one of the smartest moves you can make. 
  Packed with ingenious tips and strategies for sourcing, purifying, and storing life's most critical resource, it is the essential guide for anyone who wants to ensure a continual flow of clean, safe water in any circumstance.  
  Inside, you will discover: 
  ●	Practical and innovative ways to source water sustainably: Safely tap into the abundance of water around you to avoid being caught off guard. 
  ●	Build and maintain a rainwater catchment system: Follow step-by-step guidance to become a skilled water harvester. 
  ●	Water filtration and purification methods: Create customized solutions that work for your setting. 
  ●	The secrets of long-term water storage and conservation: Keep your water reserves safe and plentiful—when every drop counts during off-grid scenarios. 
  ●	20+ water projects (basic to advanced): Apply the ideas and examples to help ensure your water security. 
  Essentially, gaining Survival Water Wisdom will be an investment in your family’s resilience and peace of mind - which will come from knowing that you and your loved ones are prepared for any water crisis. Start reading and preparing now!

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  Walleye - A Beautiful Fish of...

  Paul J. Radomski

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  Among the more than 34,000 species of fish, few have the walleye's following—among anglers and diners, states conferring official status on the fish, and towns battling for recognition as the Walleye Capital of the World. And among those passionate fans, few know the walleye as well as Paul J. Radomski does—a fisheries biologist, lake ecology scientist, and old fisherman. In Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark he unspools the mysteries of this fascinating fish. 
   
   
   
  Radomski looks at walleye from every angle, with something to say to the curious naturalist, committed ecologist, and avid fishing enthusiast. People who view walleye as the "lion of the lakes" might be surprised to learn that rivers are their ancestral habitat. Some might wonder about the name "wall-eye," a nod to an evolutionary adaptation to dark water environments. Others might ask: what are they, where do they exist, how do they survive, and how have people come to depend on them? Radomski discusses the principles and pitfalls of managing this predator of the twilight and shares his informed perspective on when and where stocking is prudent. He also explores three of the best walleye lakes. 
   
   
   
  From the simple pleasures of fishing for walleye to the most pressing questions about how this species survives, this book is the best word on this beautiful fish of the dark.

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