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  Rise of the Zombie Bugs - The...

  Mindy Weisberger

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  Zombies are all around us—insect zombies, that is. Zombifying parasites reproduce by rewriting their victims' neurochemistry, transforming them into the "walking dead": armies of cicadas, spiders, and other hosts that helplessly follow a zombifier's commands, living only to serve the parasite's needs until death's sweet release (and often beyond). 
   
   
   
  With vivid description, Mindy Weisberger explains the sinister mechanics of nature's most cunning survival strategies, including the biological marvels and evolutionary intricacies behind zombie ants, mind-controlled beetles, and the fungi and viruses that reprogram their hosts' behavior. Blending scientific rigor with a flair for the macabre, Weisberger takes listeners on a global journey to uncover the dark secrets of parasitic manipulation. 
   
   
   
  Her examination of these creatures seeks to answer fundamental questions of their existence: why is a bug's world full of zombies, why are arthropods so susceptible to this zombification, and could the creators of zombie bugs ever evolve to do the same to people? Perfect for fans of horror and science alike, Rise of the Zombie Bugs offers a chilling yet enlightening look at the hidden world of parasites. It's a must-listen for anyone curious about the true terrors lurking in nature's undergrowth and the unnerving beauty of evolution's darker side.

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  This Contested Land - The...

  McKenzie Long

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  One woman's enlightening trek through the natural histories, cultural stories, and present perils of thirteen national monuments 
   
   
   
  Starting amid the sagebrush of Bears Ears National Monument on the eve of the Trump Administration's decision to reduce the site by eighty-five percent, McKenzie Long climbs sandstone cliffs, is awed by Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings, and is intrigued by 4,000-year-old petroglyphs. She hikes through remote pink canyons recently removed from the boundary of Grand Staircase–Escalante, skis to a backcountry hut in Maine to view a truly dark night sky, snorkels in warm Hawaiian waters to plumb the meaning of marine preserves, volunteers near the most contaminated nuclear site in the US, and witnesses firsthand the diverse forms of devotion evoked by the Rio Grande. In essays both contemplative and resonant, this book confronts an unjust past and imagines a collaborative future that bears witness to these regions' enduring Indigenous connections. 
   
   
   
  From climate change realities to volatile tensions between economic development and environmental conservation, practical and philosophical issues arise as Long seeks the complicated and often overlooked stories of these incomparable places. Her journey emphasizes in clear and urgent terms the unique significance of, and grave threats to, these contested lands.

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  Bioinformatics Guide - A...

  James Ferry

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  "Bioinformatics Guide: A Comprehensive Guide to Bioinformatics Techniques and Tools" is an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and professionals eager to master the rapidly evolving field of bioinformatics. This guide offers an in-depth exploration of the fundamental techniques and cutting-edge tools that are transforming how we analyze and interpret complex biological data. 
  Starting with the basics, the book covers essential concepts in molecular biology, including the central dogma and the structure and function of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It then delves into advanced topics such as genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, providing a thorough understanding of these critical areas. 
  Readers will gain valuable insights into sequencing technologies, from traditional Sanger sequencing to the latest advancements in next-generation and third-generation sequencing. The book discusses the advantages and limitations of various sequencing platforms and their applications in research and medicine. 
  The guide also addresses genome assembly and annotation, detailing the algorithms and strategies used to assemble genomes and predict genes, functional elements, and regulatory regions. It explores sequence alignment and homology searching, explaining the algorithms behind these processes and their applications in evolutionary studies. 
  In the realm of structural bioinformatics, readers will learn about protein structure prediction methods, molecular visualization tools, and the resources available in protein structure databases. The book further covers phylogenetics and evolutionary analysis, including methods for constructing phylogenetic trees and the molecular clock hypothesis.

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  Raised Naturally - A Parent’s...

  Ava Green

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  Discover relief the natural way — know which herbs can help your kid recover from common illnesses with these at-home remedies. 
  Worse is, around 100,000 deaths every year in the US are caused by taking pharmaceutical drugs, as stated by US News. 
  With that in mind, would you risk the health of your child by having them take these modern drugs? 
  If you want a guide that presents a step-by-step process on how you can use herbs to remedy different illnesses your child may experience, then you can count on Raised Naturally. Inside, you will discover:Why many people are still skeptical about herbal medicine — and why you should turn to herbalism How to make the herbal tea that can help increase your breast milk supplyHow to identify whether or not your child is allergic to a particular herb without compromising their healthHow to create herbal baths to remedy chickenpox and irritating rashesFun and yummy herbal remedies for children to boost their immunity — and how to make them at homeHow to store your herbal mixtures to keep them fresh for as long as possibleThe herbal tea that is nutritious and safe to drink when you are breastfeeding — give yourself the nutrients you need to nourish your babyHow to calm an upset stomach by drinking this simple herbal tea — and how to make itWhat herbs to use to make marshmallow snacks for your kid — it eases a sore throat and fights inflammation10 things to consider to determine the proper dosage of herbal solutions 
  And much more.  
  Your child deserves only the best things in life. Let them experience the miracles and wonders of nature’s soothing power.Discover how to help your kid grow up strong and healthy using natural solutions.

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  Social Skills Training - Conquer...

  Bruno Carline

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  The First Complete In-Depth Book Ever Published On This Subject 
    
  The Most Important Skill We All Require in Today's Society! 
    
  Some individuals simply have a natural rapport with others. They always have the correct words at the right moment. They draw friends to them like moths to a flame. They're always moving forward at work. They are enticing the opposite sex on both sides. 
    
  What is it that they all share in common? 
    
  They are all very good at "Social Skills." 
    
  For the first time, "Social Skills" is the first and only one of its kind, an utterly comprehensive book dedicated to the whole spectrum of social skills... 
    
  From... 
   The Roots of Our Lack of Social SkillsProgress in Social DevelopmentSocial Skills Training for Children and AdolescentsAdult Social Skills TrainingUsing Social Skills in Your Daily LifeHow Social Skills Can Help You at WorkRelationship Management Through Social SkillsScientific Theories in Depth PLUS Practical How-To Applications 
    
  ...And Much More! 
    
  If you're having social problems, aren't where you want to be in life, or don't have the connections and relationships you want... 
    
  "Social Skills" will be essential in obtaining what you want. 
   

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  From Swamp to Wetland - The...

  Chris Wilhelm

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  This book chronicles the creation of Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. Prior to the park's creation, the Everglades was seen as a reviled and useless swamp, unfit for typical recreational or development projects. 
   
   
   
  Park advocates drew on new ideas concerning the value of biota and ecology, the importance of wilderness, and the need to protect habitats, marine ecosystems, and plant life to redefine the Everglades. Using these ideas, the Everglades began to be recognized as an ecologically valuable and fragile wetland—and thus a region in need of protective status. 
   
   
   
  While these new ideas foreshadowed the later emergence of modern environmentalism, tourism and the economic desires of Florida's business and political elites also impacted the park's future. These groups saw the Everglades' unique biology and ecology as a foundation on which to build a tourism empire. 
   
   
   
  Yet, even after the park's creation, conservative landowners successfully fought to limit the park and saw it as a threat to their own economic freedoms. The battle to save the swamp's biodiversity continues, and Everglades Park stands at the center of ongoing restoration efforts.

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