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  Water Borne - A 1200-Mile...

  Dan Rubinstein

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  In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddleboard and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and 10 weeks, he explored the healing potential of “blue space” — the aquatic equivalent of green space — and sought out others drawn to their local waters.
  		 
  But the farther Rubinstein paddled, the more he realized that being in, on, or around water does more than boost our mental and physical health and prompt stewardship toward the natural world. He discovered that blue spaces are also a way to connect with the kaleidoscopic cross-section of people he met and the diverse geographies and communities he passed through.
  		 
  Weaving together research, interviews, and an unmacho, malodorous, anticolonial adventure tale, Water Borne shows us that we don’t need an epic journey to find solutions to so many modern challenges. Repair and renewal may be close at hand: just add water.

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  Superhuman: The Future of Drugs...

  Michael Bess

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  The next wave of technological change will shape not just our gizmos and gadgets, but our own bodies and minds. Join award-winning historian Michael Bess to learn what to expect from the “Superhuman Revolution.”In the near future, developments in bioenhancement technologies will not only alter how we make a living, communicate, and interact with each other, but will offer direct and precise control over our own physical and mental states. People will be able to sculpt their own selfhood over time, reshaping their bodies, augmenting their cognition, micro-managing their emotions and moods, and reconfiguring their character and personality. In this captivating audio series from Michael Bess, author of Our Grandchildren, Redesigned: Life in the Bioengineered Society of the Near Future, you’ll explore the promise and peril of tinkering with human bodies and identities. In these 28 illuminating lectures, you’ll examine the challenges posed to human civilization by developments in pharmaceuticals, bioelectronics, and genetics. Using an interdisciplinary approach, you’ll tackle a series of provocative questions, including:To what extent can human personhood be modified before it begins to break down? What would be the likely social and cultural consequences if practices of human redesign were to be widely adopted?How much can we control the direction in which science, medicine, and technology are taking our civilization?This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

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  Black Bear - A Story of...

  Trina Moyles

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  When Trina Moyles was five years old, her father, a wildlife biologist known in Peace River as "the bear guy," brought home an orphaned black bear cub for a night before sending it to the Calgary Zoo. This brief but unforgettable encounter spurred Trina's lifelong fascination with Ursus americanus—the most populous bear on the northern landscape, often considered a nuisance to human society. As a child roaming the shores of the Peace in the footsteps of her beloved older brother, Brendan, she understood bears to be invisible entities: always present but mostly hidden and worthy of respect.After years of working for human rights organizations, Trina returned to northern Alberta for a job as a fire tower lookout. Over four summers, Trina begins to move beyond fear and observe the extraordinary essence of the maligned black bear—a keystone species who is as subject to the environmental consequences of the oil economy as humans. At the same time, she searches for common ground with Brendan on the land that bonded them.Impassioned and eloquent, Black Bear is a story of grief and a vision of peaceful coexistence in a divided world. It captures the fragility of our relationships with human and nonhuman species alike, and the imperative to protect the wild—along with the people we hold closest.

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  Tradition Meets Transformation -...

  Laurie Harbour, Scott Walton

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  There is an urgent need for North American manufacturing leadership to keep pace with the rapid changes in competition, economics, and technology. Decades of practical expertise and manufacturing know-how are rapidly leaving with retiring leaders. Only by capturing that knowledge and nurturing the next generation of innovators can we shift our collective mindset to ensure the longevity this vital sector.Without the infusion of new leaders and the transfer of valuable knowledge, the industry faces the risk of disappearance. By embracing the proactive measures outlined in this book, the industry can tip the scales in its favor.In Tradition Meets Transformation, authors Laurie Harbour and Scott Walton envision a bright future for North American manufacturing, exploring how the five key areas that impact manufacturing enterprises can be leveraged with a mindset shift in leadership to push the survival of North American manufacturing beyond reach in an increasingly dynamic global economy.

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  Relaxing Rain Sounds – Fall...

  Relaxing Rain Soundscapes

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  Let the Rain Lull You into Tranquility
   
  
   
  When your thoughts won’t stop racing and your body longs for rest, let the gentle rhythm of rain guide you back to peace.
   
  
   
  This carefully curated rain sounds collection offers more than just background noise — it’s a sanctuary for exhausted minds and overwhelmed hearts. You’ll find pure, high-quality rain recordings in varying intensities — from soft, whispering drizzle to deep, steady downpours. Each track is designed to create a cocoon of calm that shuts out the noise of the world and helps you breathe more deeply, think more clearly, and finally let go.
   
  
   
  For those moments when emotional tension runs high or sleep feels impossible, the album also includes a special track where the healing sound of rain merges with subtle, atmospheric musical layers — creating a soothing blend that melts stress and gently supports emotional release.
   
  
   
  Whether you’re battling anxiety, struggling to fall asleep, or simply needing a break from the demands of daily life, these rain-infused soundscapes offer a reliable way to unwind, reset, and return to yourself — one breath, one drop, one moment at a time.
   
  
   
  Press play, close your eyes, and let the rain do the rest.

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  YouTube For Freelancers Bundle 2...

  Anthony Holt, Stephen Shan

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  YouTube For Freelancers Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The YouTube Formula and Make Money from YouTubeThere are plenty of ways to make money online but none quite like becoming a YouTube celebrity. Making money through YouTube means not only that you have a very stable source of large income without putting in that much work – but it also means accomplishing some measure of actual fame. If you make it big on YouTube, then people will recognize you in the street and it can even end up leading to other opportunities for your business. It takes a lot of time and effort involved in making a successful YouTube channel and chances are high that you won’t become an overnight success. Building a successful YouTube channel requires a blueprint so that you can stay on track.In this audiobook, you will learn everything you really need to know to be a massive success on YouTube. You  will learn what it takes to start a successful channel, how to build credibility, grow your subscriber base, and earn a lot of money from your channel.  This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. The YouTube Formula: Discover How to Crack the Code and Become a Big YouTube Celebrity! Learn All About Managing Your Channel, Creating Content and Many More!2. Make Money from YouTube: Learn The Proven Ways You Can Make Money From YouTube and Have a Successful YouTube ChannelIf you want to learn more, download your copy of YouTube For Freelancers 2 in 1 bundle today!

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