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  Biomimetics - How Lessons From...

  Brian Clegg

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  An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind. 
   
  Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. 
   
  Science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.

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  My First Summer In The Sierra

  John Muir

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  In My First Summer in the Sierra, John Muir recounts his transformative journey through California’s Sierra Nevada in the summer of 1869. As a young Scottish-American naturalist, Muir joins a crew of shepherds driving a flock of sheep to the high mountain meadows. Through vivid and poetic descriptions, he captures the breathtaking landscapes, towering sequoias, rushing rivers, and vast granite peaks. 
  Muir’s keen observations of the flora, fauna, and geology of the region, combined with his deep spiritual connection to nature, reflect his evolving philosophy of wilderness preservation. His journal entries, written with enthusiasm and reverence, reveal his profound love for the Sierra and his growing advocacy for protecting its beauty. 
  This classic work, filled with wonder and awe, is a cornerstone of American nature writing and played a key role in inspiring the conservation movement and the creation of national parks. 
  Cover Photo by gali: https://www.pexels.com/photo/trees-near-mountain-640907/

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  Excursions

  Henry David Thoreau

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  "Excursions" is a collection of essays by Henry David Thoreau that encapsulates his profound engagement with nature, philosophy, and thought. This anthology takes readers on a journey through the natural landscapes that inspired Thoreau's reflections on human life and our place in the cosmos. From meandering riverbanks to the solemn stillness of woods, "Excursions" offers insights into the importance of connecting with the natural world. Thoreau's lyrical prose and deep observations invite us to find peace and wisdom in the beauty of the Earth, urging us toward a more thoughtful and conscious existence. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Expecting SMS: Hidden Truths...

  Lysander Grimshaw

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  Expecting SMS: Hidden Truths About Pregnancy 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
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  - Profound insights about pregnancy and maternal health 
  - Detailed explanations about the transformative stages of pregnancy 
  - Effective strategies for navigating pregnancy challenges and preparation 
  Our guide stands out due to its comprehensive coverage, vital for a fulfilling pregnancy experience. Each concept is explored in depth, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding. 
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  When the Ice is Gone - What a...

  Paul Bierman

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  In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago. 
   
   
   
  In When the Ice Is Gone, Bierman traces the story of this extraordinary finding, revealing how it radically changes our understanding of the Earth and its climate. A longtime researcher in Greenland, he begins with a brief history of the island, both human and geological. For the origins of ice coring, Bierman brings us to Camp Century, a US military base built inside Greenland's ice sheet, where engineers first drilled through mile-thick ice and into the frozen soil beneath. Decades later, a few feet of that long-frozen earth would reveal its secrets—ancient warmth and melted ice. 
   
   
   
  Changes in Greenland reverberate around the world, with ice melting high in the arctic affecting people everywhere. Bierman explores how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course and address climate change now.

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  The Dead Sea - A 10000 Year History

  Nir Arielli

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  A human history of one of the planet's most iconic lakes, and the civilizations that surrounded its shores 
   
   
    
  The Dead Sea is a place of many contradictions. Hot springs around the lake are famed for their healing properties, though its own waters are deadly to most lifeforms—even so, civilizations have built ancient cities and hilltop fortresses around its shores for centuries. The protagonists in its story are not only Jews and Arabs, but also Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans, Crusaders and Mamluks. Today it has become a tourist hotspot, but its drying basin is increasingly under threat. 
   
   
    
  In this panoramic account, Nir Arielli explores the history of the Dead Sea from the first Neolithic settlements to the present day. Moving through the ages, Arielli reveals the religious, economic, military, and scientific importance of the lake, which has been both a source of great wealth and a site of war. The Dead Sea weaves together a tapestry of the lake's human stories—and amidst environmental degradation and renewed conflict, makes a powerful case for why it should be saved.

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