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  So What Does It All Mean? - The...

  Ss O'Connor

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  Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better? In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this, he ends with an intertwined narrative that explains why so many of the phenomena of our existence may not be the mysteries we think they are, but could in fact have the same underlying logic to them. By examining the great currents at work in our collective story, the role that competition and cooperation have always played in the development of the world, and why each behavioural strategy is rational in what it's attempting to achieve, the book shows that the same cycles of collaboration and destruction have been present since time began. But while the success of these strategies may ebb and flow, it is their interaction that results in the balance and order we see around us. This current is also the consistent vector of our human history. Although we may have animal origins, and are also driven by the same need to respond to the profound Laws of Thermodynamics, we have developed our culture to the point where we can now choose to overrule so many of the instructions of our genes. Why do we do this? What are the problems that arise from our free will? How have we come to realise that self-interest is quite different from selfishness? Why have we become obsessed with the need for fairness and trust in our societies? And how have these forces resulted in us making the world a better place? Few of us believe this can be the case. But as the evidence of our progress becomes ever clearer, the series concludes by showing us why we are often wrong in our view of each other, and why we're so frequently mistaken in our pessimism about the future.

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  Team Human

  Douglas Rushkoff

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  Porchlight’s Management and Workplace Culture Book of The Year 
    
  “[A] thoroughly fascinating exploration of the long interplay between power and the technologies of communication.”—Adam Frank, NPR 
    
  Team Human is a manifesto—a fiery distillation of preeminent digital theorist Douglas Rushkoff’s most urgent thoughts on civilization and human nature. In one hundred lean and incisive statements, he argues that we are essentially social creatures, and that we achieve our greatest aspirations when we work together—not as individuals. Yet today society is threatened by a vast antihuman infrastructure that undermines our ability to connect. Money, once a means of exchange, is now a means of exploitation; education, conceived as way to elevate the working class, has become another assembly line; and the internet has only further divided us into increasingly atomized and radicalized groups. 
    
  Team Human delivers a call to arms. If we are to resist and survive these destructive forces, we must recognize that being human is a team sport. In Rushkoff’s own words: “Being social may be the whole point.” Harnessing wide-ranging research on human evolution, biology, and psychology, Rushkoff shows that when we work together we realize greater happiness, productivity, and peace. If we can find the others who understand this fundamental truth and reassert our humanity—together—we can make the world a better place to be human.

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  A Lost Sea - Memories That Were...

  Henrique Alves Antony

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  A Brief Manifesto on South American Identity 
  Have you ever wondered why seas around the world have names... but South America doesn't? 
  Amid forgotten maps, hushed histories and ignored identities, a disturbing question echoes through the waters of the South Atlantic. This is not just an e-book — it is an invitation to reflect on culture, memory and belonging. 
  This e-book is not intended to generalize in an attacking way, but rather to shed light on what has been hidden over the centuries — and which, in a certain way, continues to be silenced. 
  A deep analysis of the role of the sea in the formation of South American identity and integration. History, culture and politics connected by water.

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  Nature’s Ghosts: The world we...

  Sophie Yeo

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  Winner of the 2024 Richard Jefferies Award for nature writingShortlisted for the 2024 Wainwright Prize for Writing on ConservationA Times Science Book of the Year 
  ‘Sophie writes fantastically, chronicling the most important issues facing nature conservationists today.’ Chris Packham 
  For thousands of years, humans have been the architects of the natural world. Our activities have permanently altered the environment – for good and for bad. 
  In Nature’s Ghosts, award-winning journalist Sophie Yeo examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity: from landscapes carved out by megafauna to the primeval forests that emerged following the last Ice Age, and from the eagle-haunted skies of the Dark Ages to the flower-decked farms of more recent centuries. 
  Uncovering the stories of the people who have helped to shape the landscape, she seeks out their footprints even where it seems there are none to be found. And she explores the timeworn knowledge that can help to fix our broken relationship with the earth. 
  Along the way, Sophie encounters the environmental detectives – archaeological, cultural and ecological – reconstructing, in stunning detail, the landscapes we have lost. 
  Today, the natural world is more vulnerable than ever; the footprints of humanity heavier than they have ever been. But, as this urgent book argues, from the ghosts of the past, we may learn how to build a more wild and ancient future. 
  Sophie Yeo's Nature’s Ghosts is a non-fiction masterpiece that takes us on a journey through the science of ecology, exploring the habitats and ecosystems that have been altered by human activity. The book emphasises the need for protection of these resources, offering a glimpse into the past to help us understand how we can shape a better future. 
  For fans of Robert Macfarlane (Is a River Alive?), Robin Wall Kimmerer (The Democracy of Species), Isabella Tree (Wilding), Jennifer Ackerman (What an Owl Knows), and Derek Gow (Birds, Beasts and Bedlam). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  Traffic Formula Bundle 2 in 1...

  Nick Averill, Jamesen Piers

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  Traffic Formula Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Traffic Generation and Traffic SecretsMany people have no idea that generating traffic is the next important thing to do once you have constructed your website. New entrepreneurs start their website and just wait for traffic to come, and then they end up being disillusioned with online businesses when it’s not as successful as they thought it was going to be. When you build a website, it’s important to create a decent one with quality content. Traffic needs to come from somewhere, it doesn’t appear out of thin air. There are millions of websites and you’re competing with all of them. In this bundle, you will discover how to generate leads and traffic that will help boost up the sales for your business. You will discover how to generate targeted traffic that would convert and would lead to repeated customers, buyers and list members. It will also teach you about how you can use social media to drive targeted traffic to your website. You will also learn how to convert this traffic into potential customersThis 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. Traffic Generation: Get a Complete Guide on How to Generate Targeted Leads and Traffic to Your Site to Boost Your Sales!2. Traffic Secrets: The Ultimate Guide on How to Increase Traffic To Your Website, Learn Proven Techniques on How You Can Use Social Media to Get Targeted Traffic to Your WebsiteIf you want to learn more, download your copy of Traffic Formula 2 in 1 Bundle today!

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  Campfire Escapes: Heart-Pounding...

  Eliot Grayson

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  "Campfire Escapes: Heart-Pounding Tales of Survival and Adventure" 
  Are you eager to delve into thrilling adventures that capture the essence of resilience and survival in the wilderness? 
  Searching for a captivating collection of tales that provide all the excitement you crave? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This collection of stories is your ultimate companion for immersing yourself in unforgettable adventures, learning survival skills, and gaining hands-on experiences with each tale. Get ready for a thrilling journey. 
  Discover enriched storytelling within: 
  - Profound insights into the challenges of survival and adventure 
  - Detailed explorations of resilience in the face of nature’s tests 
  - Effective strategies for overcoming obstacles 
  Our audiobook sets itself apart with comprehensive narratives essential for a truly engaging experience. Stories aren't just touched upon; they are explored with depth and precision. 
  Please note that this collection is not affiliated with any official survival or adventure organization and is an independent resource for your enjoyment. 
  Crafted with a captivating structure and vivid language, "Campfire Escapes" ensures smooth transitions between thrilling tales. Say goodbye to mundane stories and welcome clear, compelling, and richly detailed adventures. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and embark on your journey into the heart-pounding world of adventure and survival!

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