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  A World Without Soil - The Past...

  Jo Handelsman, Kayla Cohen

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  A scientist's manifesto addressing a soil loss crisis accelerated by poor conservation practices and climate change 
   
   
   
  This book by celebrated biologist Jo Handelsman lays bare the complex connections among climate change, soil erosion, food and water security, and drug discovery. 
   
   
    
  Humans depend on soil for 95 percent of global food production, yet let it erode at unsustainable rates. In the United States, China, and India, vast tracts of farmland will be barren of topsoil within this century. The combination of intensifying erosion caused by climate change and the increasing food needs of a growing world population is creating a desperate need for solutions to this crisis. 
   
   
             
  Writing for a nonspecialist audience, Jo Handelsman celebrates the capacities of soil and explores the soil-related challenges of the near future. She begins by telling soil's origin story, explains how it erodes and the subsequent repercussions worldwide, and offers solutions. She considers lessons learned from indigenous people who have sustainably farmed the same land for thousands of years, practices developed for large-scale agriculture, and proposals using technology and policy initiatives.

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  7 Minutes 2 Bliss (Incorporating...

  Raj Khedun

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  The 7 Minutes 2 Bliss (Incorporating the 3-3 Breath) is a New, Easy, Smooth and Gentle Breathing Method to Quickly Reduce Stress and Anxiety whilst Increasing Focus and Positive Feelings!It's a special, simple and easy-to-perform breathing technique that quickly reduces and controls stress and anxiety in as little as 1, 2 or 3 minutes which just about anyone can do!This method also has a strong impact on quieting, or stilling the chaotic so-called “monkey mind” that plays havoc with so many in our tumultuous, modern world, in just 60 seconds for most people.Thankfully, you do not need to worry if you’ve never done any breathing exercises before, it works whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced breathwork practitioner. You also do not need to focus on your lungs (fill them up by a particular amount) or diaphragm, belly, or clavicles (shoulder bone area).You’ll start to feel the effects swiftly, as we’ve designed it to be quick, easy, and effective.Benefits:-Quickly and dramatically reduces stress and anxiety from first try-Reduces or stops mental and emotional chatter and restlessness (ie. the “monkey mind”) within 1-2 minutes-Calms moods quickly and efficiently-100% natural, and safe with no side effects-Encourages a positive frame of mind-Effects are predictable and reliable-Simple, easy, gentle and pleasant to do at any time of the day or night-Can be performed seated upright or lying down (ie. in bed)-Suitable for adults, children, and pregnant mothers-Switches off or “mutes” the endless merry-go-round of distractions coming from the body, the senses and the world

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  I Human - AI Automation and the...

  Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic

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  Will artificial intelligence improve the way we work and live, or will it alienate us? The choice is ours. What will we decide? 
   
   
   
  It's no secret that AI is changing the way we live, work, love, and entertain ourselves. Dating apps are using AI to pick our potential partners. Retailers are using AI to predict our behavior and desires. Rogue actors are using AI to persuade us with Twitter bots and fake news. Companies are using AI to hire us—or not. 
   
   
   
  This is just the beginning. As AI becomes smarter and more humanlike, our societies, our economies, and our humanity will undergo the most dramatic changes we've seen since the Agricultural Revolution. Some of these changes will enhance our species. Others may dehumanize us and make us more machinelike in our interactions with others. It's up to us to adapt and determine how we want to live and work. 
   
   
    
  Are you ready? 
   
   
   
  In I, Human psychologist Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic offers a guide for reclaiming ourselves in a world in which most of our decisions will be made for us. To do so, we'll need to double down on what makes us so special—our curiosity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—while relying on the lost virtues of empathy, humility, and self-control. 
   
   
    
  Filled with big-think fascinations and practical wisdom, I, Human is the book we need to thrive in the future.

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  ASMR Whispering for Sleep:...

  Whispery Chill

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  "ASMR Whispering for Sleep: Positive Life Quotes for Self-Love" is a soothing audiobook designed to help you drift into peaceful sleep while nurturing self-love and positivity. Through calming whispers and gentle ASMR triggers, this collection delivers uplifting life quotes that inspire self-compassion, inner peace, and personal growth. Perfect for bedtime relaxation, the soft spoken words create a tranquil atmosphere, helping to quiet your mind, release stress, and promote a deep sense of well-being. Let the gentle affirmations and soothing whispers guide you toward restful sleep and a more positive, self-loving mindset.

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  Tyrannosaurus Rex and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable, and among them, the “king” is undoubtedly the Tyrannosaurus.  
  The first discovery of a Tyrannosaurus was made in 1902 and the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever found at the time quickly gripped the popular imagination. Even its name was dramatic - Tyrannosaurus Rex means “King of the Tyrant Lizards.” The T-Rex as it quickly became known didn’t appear until the last age of the Late Cretaceous period, the Maastrichtian, but when it did, it was the biggest and most terrifying of all the theropod predators.  
  	Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey.

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  The Business of Medicine - The...

  Tung Giep M.D.

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  What every new physician needs to know now . . . and every practicing doctor wishes they had known. 
  Transitioning from medical school to practice is exhilarating—but navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry can be daunting. In The Business of Medicine, Dr. Tung Giep reveals the essential insights every new physician needs to thrive in their career. 
  In The Business of Medicine, Dr. Tung Giep lifts the veil of the healthcare industry to expose the underbelly that every new doctor needs to know to join a new practice and begin your career.Are you clear on your career goals and career path?What are the different malpractice insurances?What are your employment options?What questions should you ask during a job interview?How do you assess the best compensation package?What red flags should you look for before signing a contract?How do you get in and out of a contract if needed . . . or can you?How do you negotiate your contract? 
  From understanding employment options and negotiating contracts to spotting red flags and choosing the right malpractice insurance, this guide demystifies the business side of medicine with practical advice and a touch of humor. Drawing on decades of experience as a neonatologist and medical director, Dr. Giep shares his wisdom to help you avoid costly missteps and build a career you can be proud of. 
  Whether you’re joining your first practice or charting a long-term path, this book is the definitive resource to help you start strong and succeed in the profession you’ve worked so hard to enter.

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