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  Cull of the Wild - Killing in...

  Hugh Warwick

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  Across the world, invasive species pose a danger to ecosystems. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity ranks them as a major threat to biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Tackling this isn't easy, and no one knows this better than Hugh Warwick, a conservationist who loathes the idea of killing, harming, or even eating animals. Yet as an ecologist, he is acutely aware of the need, at times, to kill invasive species whose presence harms the wider environment. 
   
   
   
  Hugh explores the complex history of species control, revealing the global movement of species and the impacts of their presence. Combining scientific theory with gentle humor in his signature style, he explains the issues conservationists face to control non-native animals and protect native species—including grey and red squirrels on Anglesey, ravens and tortoises in the Mojave Desert, cane toads in Australia, and the smooth-billed ani on the Galapagos—and describes cases like Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos and the Burmese python pet trade. 
   
   
   
  Taking a balanced and open approach to this emotive subject, Hugh speaks to experts on all sides of the debate. How do we protect endangered native species? Which species do we prioritize? And how do we reckon with the ethics of killing anything in the name of conservation?

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  What We Can Do - A Climate...

  Charlie Sellars

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  In this radically optimistic climate change book, find yourself empowered to achieve sustainable living across every facet of your life—the personal, the professional, and the political. 
    
  “Never has decisive action on climate and environment been more important. This book will help citizens understand that while no one can do everything, everyone can do something—and offers a myriad of ways they can get started too.” —Dr. Trista Patterson, Time100 Climate Leader, 2023, and co-founder of Playing for the Planet 
    
  Charlie Sellars pulls insight from his experience as a director of sustainability at Microsoft, which has underlined its commitment to be a green business with a pledge to become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste by 2030 while protecting ecosystems. He also serves on the governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord, an industry coalition united to decarbonize digital infrastructure. 
    
  Inside this sustainable living book, you will learn how to: 
   - Harness environmental science to make more sustainable decisions using the “Make It, Move It, Lose It, Use It” impact framework. 
   - Turn your job into a sustainability job, no matter what you do for a living. 
   - Unleash the power of your voice at the ballot box and in your local community. 
    
  This refreshingly optimistic environmental book for adults and recent graduates makes for a great climate change gift, like Hannah Ritchie’s Not the End of the World and Katharine Hayhoe’s Saving Us. 
     
  Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. It’s not too late to defeat the climate crisis, and What We Can Do will show you how. 
  “What We Can Do brings cutting-edge sustainability techniques used by chief sustainability officers into the hands and context of everyday individuals. The result? A book that finally empowers readers to maximize their impact across every facet of their lives” —Ann Tracy, chief sustainability officer, Colgate-Palmolive

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  Get Ready to Pass the GED with...

  Lysander Grimsley

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  Get Ready to Pass the GED with Unstoppable Confidence! 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you aiming to advance in your career and reinforce your knowledge by successfully passing the GED? 
  In search of an all-encompassing resource that covers everything you need to excel in your GED preparation? 
  Look no further! 
  This guide is your ultimate companion for enhancing your understanding, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this resource, you're poised for success. 
  Updated for the 2024-2025 GED Structure. 
  Key features of this comprehensive guide: 
  - In-depth insights into the GED Certification. 
  - Detailed explanations of the GED exam components. 
  - Effective strategies for preparing and approaching the exam. 
  Our guide stands out with its thorough coverage, which is crucial for your success on the exam. Concepts are not just briefly touched upon; they are explored in depth. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official GED organization. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and straightforward language, our GED Exam Guide ensures seamless transitions between topics. Say goodbye to complex jargon and embrace clear, precise, and accurate content. 
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  Useless Science Facts That Will...

  Sleeping Facts

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  Struggling to fall asleep? Let Useless Science Facts That Will Lull You to Sleep Fast be your ultimate bedtime companion. This delightful audiobook is packed with quirky, random, and utterly fascinating science tidbits that are so intriguing, they’ll calm your racing mind while gently guiding you into a restful slumber. 
  From the bizarre world of animal behaviors to mind-boggling cosmic curiosities, each fact is delivered in a soothing tone designed to ease your mind and help you drift off effortlessly. No complex theories or brain-twisting jargon—just fun, digestible science snippets that give your overthinking brain something light to focus on before slipping into dreamland. 
  Perfect for insomniacs, science lovers, or anyone in need of a bedtime distraction, this audiobook transforms your sleepless nights into peaceful journeys of curiosity and calm. Close your eyes, listen, and let the wonders of science do the rest. Sweet dreams are just a play button away!

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  In the Modern Tower of Babel -...

  Dr. Mark J. Poznansky

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  In the original fable of the Tower of Babel, as punishment for attempting to build a tower into the heavens, the people were relegated to an inability to communicate, each speaking a different language. Hence the term "to Babel." The Modern Tower of Babel refers not to multiple languages but to the increasing spread of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. We are increasingly disadvantaged in our ability to establish fact from fiction and truth from lies. This confusion is leading to the chaos we now see across many aspects of society: In medicine, should we vaccinate our children or not? In the health of our environment, are global warming and climate change a reality, or are they a hoax? And, of course, in politics, where anything seems permissible and truth is often discarded in favor of retaining power. But all is not lost. If we are smart enough to use modern technologies; such as AI; intelligently and with proper regulation, we can harness the wealth of information available to us and leverage modern tools to distinguish fact from fiction and rigorously evaluate evidence. But that will only happen if we use AI properly, and given our current course, that outcome is far from assured.

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  The Wild Year - a story of...

  Jen Benson

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  This book tells the uplifting true story of a family who left their old life behind to spend a year living wild in a tent around Britain. With a baby and a toddler, mounting debt, work demands and stress trampling over their desire to spend time together as a family in nature, Jen and Sim Benson move out of their rented accommodation, sell up their possessions and decide to live in a tent for a year as nomads around rural Britain. This is the story of that year – the highs and the lows – the doubts, epiphanies and the weather. Detailing one family's search for a life in the wild, away from the screens and stresses of modern life, this captivating memoir is a must read for nature lovers or anyone who has dreamed of a life outdoors. It’s nature writ large with the joys and challenges of each season experienced under canvas, a story of ultimate freedom in the beautiful landscapes of Britain.

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