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  Twilight of the Mammoths - Ice...

  Paul S. Martin

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  As recently as 11,000 years ago—"near time" to geologists—mammoths, mastodons, gomphotheres, ground sloths, giant armadillos, native camels and horses, the dire wolf, and many other large mammals roamed North America. In what has become one of science's greatest riddles, these large animals vanished in North and South America around the time humans arrived at the end of the last great ice age.  
  Part paleontological adventure and part memoir, Twilight of the Mammoths presents in detail internationally renowned paleoecologist Paul Martin's widely discussed and debated "overkill" hypothesis to explain these mysterious megafauna extinctions. Taking us from Rampart cave in the Grand Canyon, where he finds himself "chest deep in sloth dung", to other important fossil sites in Arizona and Chile, Martin's engaging book, written for a wide audience, uncovers our rich evolutionary legacy and shows why he has come to believe that the earliest Americans literally hunted these animals to death. 
  As he discusses the discoveries that brought him to this hypothesis, Martin relates many colorful stories and gives a rich overview of the field of paleontology as well as his own fascinating career. He explores the ramifications of the overkill hypothesis for similar extinctions worldwide and examines other explanations for the extinctions, including climate change. Martin's visionary thinking about our missing megafauna offers inspiration and a challenge for today's conservation efforts as he speculates on what we might do to remedy this situation—both in our thinking about what is "natural" and in the natural world itself.This book is published by University of California Press.

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  Apitherapy The Complete Guide -...

  ANTONIO JAIMEZ

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  Have You Ever Felt The Need To Get Closer To Nature And Discover Its Healing Secrets? Have You Ever Wondered If There Are Natural, Effective And Little-Known Solutions To Improve Your Health? Do You Want To Benefit From The Ancient Wisdom That Has Been Right In Front Of Your Eyes, Fluttering Subtly? 
  If You Answered Yes, Then This Essential Guide Is Perfect For You. But Before You Immediately Embark On This Magical And Fascinating Adventure, Let Me Explain Why This Book Will Transform Your Life Almost Automatically And In A Way That Meets All Your Needs, Almost Without You Even Realizing It. 
  First, It Is Curious How When You Immerse Yourself In The Amazing World Of Bees, You Can Feel Like You Are Unlocking Ancient Secrets. Bees, With Their Impressive Evolution And Social Structures, Will Reveal More Than Just Facts About Nature. They Offer You A Transformative Perspective On How Interconnected Systems Work, And The Deeper You Delve Into Their World, The More You Will Realize The Wonder That Is Apitherapy And Its Impact On Human Health. 
  Second, This Book Not Only Guides You Through The Fundamentals And Techniques Of Apitherapy, But Invites You On A Journey Of Self-Discovery. As You Immerse Yourself In The Powerful Benefits Of Pollen, Royal Jelly, Propolis And, Of Course, Apitoxin, You Will Come To Understand How Your Body Can Harmonize With These Natural Gifts, Healing And Rejuvenating You Almost Instantly. 
  Third, Beyond The Physical Benefits, This Work Leads You To A Deep Reflection On Our Connection To The Environment. Bees Are Essential To Our Biodiversity And Agriculture, And The More You Learn About Their Importance, The More You Are Motivated To Protect And Conserve Them For Future Generations.

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  Neuroscience - Brain Training...

  Samirah Eaton, Jason...

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  This 3-book combo consists of related books about the following subjects: 
  Subject 1: In this short guide, you will learn about the nine signs that show how intelligent you might be. You will gain more understand as you study the nerve cells of those who have them in bigger sizes and running around at faster paces. The difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence will be mentioned, as well as influences on intelligence, IQ tests, and personality traits related to being smart. 
    
  Subject 2: Some people get it all wrong when it comes to understanding the intricate depths of emotional intelligence and all that pertains to it. What are some of the misconceptions people believe in? We will explore that today. 
    
  Subject 3: How does our brain work? 
  What facts and myths about our minds are out there, and which should you believe? 
  These and several other questions will be answered in this comprehensive manual. You will also learn about the sex differences pertaining to the human brain, how those differences manifest themselves in children’s play, and other topics that relate to our cognizant awareness.

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  Code-It Workbook 2: Choices In...

  Phil Bagge

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  Code IT Primary Programming Series 
  Basic computer coding is now among the most important skills a child can have for their future. There are many programming languages designed specifically for children to begin their studies, but the Scratch programming language, already recognised in schools around the world, is widely considered as the ideal place to begin programming in early education.  
   The highly successful Code-It series is a comprehensive guide to teaching Scratch to children in a classroom setting. It is designed for the UK-based KS2 curriculum but can easily be used to supplement other programming courses for children between the ages of 7 and 11.   
   There are four pupil workbooks designed to work in conjunction with the Code-It teacher handbook. They provide structure and resources for the children, including optional homework activities to extend to learning outside the classroom.  
  Workbook 2 explains how to think, program and debug exciting programming projects such as  Maths Quiz, Music Algorithm to Music Code, Slug Trail Game, Selection Investigation and Teach Your Computer To Do Maths . It also outlines how to use analytical computational thinking skills for algorithm design, algorithm evaluation, decomposition and generalisation; extend resilience and problem solving through the computational doing skills of converting algorithm into code and debugging; and consolidate sequence and repetition in programming whilst introducing selection and variable use.

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  Chesapeake Oysters - The Bay's...

  Katherine J. Livie

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  This cultural and ecological history explores the rise of Chesapeake’s mighty mollusk from Colonial-era harvesting to contemporary cultivation.   Oysters are an essential part of Chesapeake Bay culture and cuisine, as well as the ecological and historical lifeblood of the region. When colonists first sailed these abundant shores, they described massive shoals of foot-long oysters. In later years, however, the bottomless appetite of the Gilded Age and great fleets of skipjacks took their toll. Disease, environmental pressures, and overconsumption decimated the population by the end of the twentieth century.   To combat the problem, Virginia began leasing its waters to private oyster farmers. Today, these boutique oyster farms are sustainably meeting the culinary demand of a new generation of connoisseurs. But in Maryland, passionate debate continues among scientists and oystermen whether aquaculture or wild harvesting is the better path. With careful research and interviews with experts, author Kate Livie presents this dynamic story and a glimpse of what the future may hold.

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  Perfect Rigour - A Genius and...

  Masha Gessen

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  In 2006, an eccentric Russian mathematician named Grigori Perelman solved one of the world's greatest intellectual puzzles. The Poincare conjecture is an extremely complex topological problem that had eluded the best minds for over a century. In 2000, the Clay Institute in Boston named it one of seven great unsolved mathematical problems, and promised a million dollars to anyone who could find a solution. Perelman was awarded the prize this year - and declined the money. Journalist Masha Gessen was determined to find out why. Drawing on interviews with Perelman's teachers, classmates, coaches, teammates, and colleagues in Russia and the US - and informed by her own background as a math whiz raised in Russia - she set out to uncover the nature of Perelman's astonishing abilities. In telling his story, Masha Gessen has constructed a gripping and tragic tale that sheds rare light on the unique burden of genius.

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