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  Environmental Science -...

  Jeron Iris

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  Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary field that integrates various scientific disciplines to study the natural world and the impact of human activities on it. This branch of science explores the complex interactions between living organisms, their physical surroundings, and the broader ecosystems they form. The primary goal of environmental science is to understand how natural systems function, identify environmental problems, and develop strategies for addressing these issues. 
    
  At its core, environmental science seeks to answer fundamental questions about the earth's resources, how they are used, and how human actions influence the balance of ecosystems. It draws from biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and social sciences to provide a comprehensive understanding of the environment. For example, ecology, the study of living organisms and their relationships to each other and their surroundings, is a central component of environmental science. By examining the dynamics of ecosystems, scientists can assess the health of the environment and predict the effects of human activities such as urbanization, deforestation, and pollution. 
  One of the primary focuses of environmental science is resource management. As the global population continues to grow, the demand for natural resources such as water, energy, and food increases. Environmental scientists work to ensure that these resources are used sustainably, balancing the needs of current populations with the preservation of resources for future generations. This includes studying renewable resources, such as solar and wind energy, and nonrenewable resources, like fossil fuels, to understand their availability and impact on the environment.

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  Nature’s Sleep Soundscapes...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Immerse Yourself in Nature’s Most Soothing Soundscapes for Deep Relaxation and Sleep. 
  Do you sleep best with the comforting sounds of daily life or the gentle whisper of the wind? This 2-in-1 audiobook combines relaxing everyday ambience with soothing windy soundscapes, creating the perfect natural background to help you unwind, de-stress, and drift into deep sleep.Two Peaceful Soundscapes—One Ultimate Sleep Solution.Daily Life Ambience – The soft sounds of everyday moments, from a quiet breakfast to a peaceful nature walk, help create a cozy, familiar atmosphere for relaxation.Windy Sleep Sounds – The gentle rustling of leaves, crisp mountain breezes, and whispering woodland winds transport you to nature’s most tranquil settings. Studies in Scientific Reports confirm that natural soundscapes can lower stress, slow heart rate, and improve sleep quality.Simply Press Play and Let Nature’s Sounds Carry You Into Rest. 
  With this audiobook, you’ll experience:✅ Relaxing daily life ambience including morning routines and soft nature ASMR✅ Soothing windscapes like woodland breezes and distant mountain winds✅ Scientifically backed nature sounds to calm your mind and improve sleep✅ A peaceful, immersive environment to help you drift into deep relaxationUnwind, Relax, and Let Nature Guide You to Sleep. 
  Whether you crave the warmth of daily sounds or the tranquility of the wind, this audiobook has the perfect natural soundscape for you. Press play now and experience deep, restorative rest with nature’s most soothing melodies.

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  Bearded Dragon Manual 3rd...

  Philippe De Vosjoli

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  Notorious for being one of the best reptiles to have as a pet, the bearded dragon is a well-known favorite. This new edition of the best-selling The Bearded Dragon Manual is packed with valuable information that will help you learn how to take quality care of your pet and provides a close look at all the characteristics that have made these attractive lizards so popular. From breeding, egg-laying, and basic genetics to creating a comfortable habitat, understanding typical bearded dragon behavior and personality quirks, diet and nutrition, and so much more, each detailed chapter will help bring you closer to this remarkable reptile! Also included are insightful answers to dragon owners' frequently asked questions on tank size, feeder crickets, shedding issues, tail rot, and more. New edition includes updated information on care and feeding, breeding, habitat, and habits, as well as eight new sections.

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  Humans 20 - Scientific...

  Fazale Rana, Kenneth R. Samples

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  Will technology usher in a new future or have we gone too far?Unprecedented developments in bioengineering, biotechnology, and biomedicine breakthroughs that could improve the lives of people with debilitating diseases and injuries can also serve as stepping-stones to technologies that can enhance human beings and alter human nature, raising fears about how biotechnologies could be misused.Should we discourage advances in biotechnology and bioengineering that can be used for human enhancement? Or should we take control of our own "evolution" and usher in a posthuman age? Is there another option?In Humans 2.0, authors Fazale "Fuz" Rana and Kenneth Richard Samples open a window to the new world of human enhancement technologies and transhumanism their promises, potential, and pitfalls.

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  Finding Genius: Understanding...

  Richard Jacobs

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  This book is for three kinds of audiences: 1) curious amateurs interested in science or overall wellness, 2) anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer or knows someone who has, and 3) medical, bioengineering, or other professionals who have a general knowledge of and curiosity about any or all aspects of cancer biology and treatment, but who are not experts in the field. 
  This book is the result of 70+ interviews of genius-level medical and science professionals, primarily in cancer biology, research, and medicine. They have all been asked the same set of questions, and have answered to the best of their ability and knowledge. 
  What you’re about to read is the answers to these questions, not from all the individuals, but from the most interesting 4 to 9 who answered each question. 
  At the start of my journey in science, I already had a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, but that was from 1998, certainly not 2016 when I started. Reading scientific papers was difficult at first – I understood about 10% of what I was reading. As I interviewed more scientists, researchers, clinicians and others, I started to pick up the vocabulary and thinking process needed to read scientific papers. 
  After a year of reading, my comprehension increased, and now stands at around 70%, typically. In the areas of physics or other sciences in which I’m not conversant, I understand about 30%. In advanced math, since it’s a language unto itself, especially at high levels, I am back to the 10% level. Apply yourself, and you’ll be surprised by what you can learn in a year’s time.

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  Wild Peaks: A Journey on Foot...

  Tom Chesshyre

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  A journey through Britain’s first National Park on its 75th anniversary 
  On a spring day in 1932, 400 disgruntled ramblers embarked on a 'mass trespass' of Kinder Scout, a plateau in the Peak District in northern England. Their aim? To establish a right to roam across the rugged landscape, against the wishes of wealthy landowners. 
  The hikers were seeking respite from the smoky industrial centres of Manchester and Sheffield – and eventually they got what they wanted. In 1951, the Peak District was established as Britain’s first national park. Home to striking dragon-back ridges of rock, vast expanses of peat, farms and villages, cloughs and caverns, the Peak is much more than the 'howling wilderness' described by Daniel Defoe three centuries ago. 
  With the 75th anniversary of the park’s creation looming, how has this dramatic landscape fared since? Celebrated travel writer Tom Chesshyre hit the trails on a 363-mile ramble to find out – and to celebrate this symbolic home of hiking. 
  Wild Peaks follows winding paths, pausing at old inns and mountain huts, and along the way meeting a rich cast of landowners, farmers, historians, mountaineers, publicans, rangers, right-to-roamers, homeless travellers, mountain rescue members, mystics, dreamers and fellow hikers. 
  Don your cagoule, grab a compass, and join Tom as he explores how the land has changed, and how we have too. 
  For fans of Monisha Rajesh (Around India in 80 Trains), Ben Aitken (A Chip Shop in Poznan), Mark Gregory Probert (Journey through Wales), James Anthony (The Slow Road to Deadhorse), and Michael Williams (The Future of Quality News Journalism).

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