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  The Book of Field and Roadside -...

  John Eastman

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  The acclaimed nature writer continues his series exploring the fact and folklore of American plant life with this beautifully illustrated volume. In The Book of Field and Roadside, John Eastman explores the botanical life of open dryland habitats. Picking up where typical field guides leave off, this handy reference takes an ecological approach, providing complete descriptions of eighty-five plants (from Ailanthus to Yucca) found in fields, open meadows, and along roadsides, as well as wildlife communities associated with them.  Written in an engaging manner, this book helps readers identify dryland plants, discusses what other organisms, plant and animal, might be found in the same area, and explains why. The informative text is enhanced by beautifully detailed illustrations by nature artist Amelia Hansen.

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  Digital Humanitarians - How Big...

  Patrick Meier

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  The overflow of information generated during disasters can be as paralyzing to humanitarian response as the lack of information. This flash flood of information—social media, satellite imagery and more—is often referred to as Big Data. Making sense of this data deluge during disasters is proving an impossible challenge for traditional humanitarian organizations, which explains why they’re turning to Digital Humanitarians. Who exactly are these Digital Humanitarians and how do they make sense of Big Data? Digital Humanitarians: How Big Data Is Changing the Face of Humanitarian Response answers this question. 
   
  Digital Humanitarians are you, me, all of us—volunteers, students and professionals from the world over and from all walks of life. What do they share in common? They desire to make a difference, and they do by rapidly mobilizing online in collaboration with international humanitarian organizations. In virtually real-time, they make sense of vast volumes of social media, SMS and imagery captured from satellites and UAVs to support relief efforts worldwide. How? They craft and leverage ingenious crowdsourcing solutions with trail-blazing insights from artificial intelligence. 
   
  This book charts the sudden and spectacular rise of Digital Humanitarians by sharing their remarkable, real-life stories, highlighting how their humanity coupled with innovative solutions to Big Data is changing humanitarian response forever. Digital Humanitarians will make you think differently about what it means to be humanitarian and will invite you to join the journey online.

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  Species Interactions

  Santiago Machain

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Species Interactions is a clear, engaging introduction to how life holds together. Written for readers with no prior background, it reveals the everyday logic behind the living world—how species compete for resources, how predators and prey shape each other, and how microbes, plants, and animals form partnerships that make survival possible. This book moves from core concepts like niches, food webs, and trophic dynamics to practical views of symbiosis, microbial ecosystems, network stability, and resilience. Along the way, it shows how observation, simple experiments, and pattern recognition can turn any backyard, park, or city block into a living classroom. The result is a friendly yet rigorous guide to seeing, understanding, and caring for the connections that sustain ecosystems and our daily lives.

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  Rockhounding: The Ultimate...

  Mari Silva

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  Dive into the world of rocks, gemstones, and fossils! 
  Do you love rocks, gems, and fossils? 
  Have you ever thought about where they come from and how they form? 
  Do you want to learn more about rock hunting and collecting but are unsure where to start? 
  If you answered yes to any of these questions, get ready because Rockhounding is exactly what you need. Whether a novice or a seasoned rockhound, this audiobook contains all the knowledge and tools you need to get started. 
  In this audiobook, you will:Discover the different types of rocks, minerals, gems, agates, and fossils, and learn how to identify them.Find the best places to search for them and how to recognize signs of mineral deposits.Learn about the tools and equipment you need to begin your rockhounding adventure and how to use them safely and effectively.Discover techniques for cleaning, preserving, and displaying your specimens to showcase their natural beauty.Explore rockhounding's rich history, science, and artistic aspects, and learn about famous rocks and minerals. 
  If you closely follow all the tips and suggestions in this book, you will definitely set yourself up for success in your rock-hunting endeavors. 
  Click the “add to cart” button to start building your unique collection of rocks, gemstones, and minerals.

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  A River Divided

  George Paxinos

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  “As different artists sculpt different statues from the same block of marble, different environments produce different characters, even in identical twins.”Evelyn, a geneticist and amateur archeologist, makes a formidable discovery in Israel, the consequence of which is the birth of Christopher and José, identical twins raised apart, one in affluent Sydney, the other in the slums of Buenos Aires. The twins, unaware of each other’s existence or their origin, will meet for a moment only, in the Amazon, adversaries in the battle for the forest. Standing by both twins is Lorena, a medical student who under the claws of a dictatorship organizes the student environmental resistance.A novel whose heroes travel to four continents in search of their identity.How can values such as love, faith, forgiveness and freedom change their lives?What are the limits of science and the brain?Can there be consilience between humans and nature?

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  Soft Skills That Will Never Be...

  Aarav Khadka

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  Explore the essential soft skills like empathy, creativity, and adaptability that artificial intelligence can never replace. This audiobook by Aarav Khadka, narrated by Nile Elite, reveals why human connection and emotional intelligence remain critical for success in the future. Perfect for professionals, students, and anyone navigating the AI-driven world.

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