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  Enzymology - Enzymes at Work How...

  Mike Crawford

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  Enzymes are essential biological molecules that drive the chemical reactions necessary for life. These specialized proteins act as catalysts, accelerating biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process. Without enzymes, many of the reactions that sustain life would occur too slowly to support cellular function, metabolism, and overall biological activity. Their role is fundamental to everything from digestion and energy production to DNA replication and cellular communication. 
  One of the most crucial functions of enzymes is their ability to facilitate metabolic processes. Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions, making it possible for cells to convert nutrients into usable energy efficiently. For instance, the enzyme amylase breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars, while proteases and lipases help digest proteins and fats, respectively. Without these enzymes, organisms would struggle to extract energy from food, leading to a breakdown in normal physiological functions. 
  Beyond metabolism, enzymes play a key role in DNA replication and repair. DNA polymerase, for example, ensures the accurate copying of genetic material during cell division, while ligases and helicases assist in maintaining the stability and integrity of DNA strands. These enzymatic activities are vital for growth, reproduction, and the prevention of genetic mutations that could lead to diseases. Enzymes also regulate gene expression by modifying DNA and histones, controlling which genes are turned on or off in response to environmental or developmental signals.

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  Curious Species - How Animals...

  Whitney Barlow Robles

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  Can corals build worlds? Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to master nature during the so-called Enlightenment—a historical moment when rigid classification pervaded the study of natural history, people traded in people, and imperial avarice wrapped its tentacles around the globe. Whitney Barlow Robles makes animals the unruly protagonists of eighteenth-century science through journeys to four spaces and ecological zones: the ocean, the underground, the curiosity cabinet, and the field. Her forays reveal a forgotten lineage of empirical inquiry, one that forced researchers to embrace uncertainty. This tumultuous era in the history of human-animal encounters still haunts modern biologists and ecologists as they who struggle to fathom animals today. 
   
   
    
  In an eclectic fusion of history and nature writing, Robles alternates between careful historical investigations and probing personal narratives. These excavations of the past and present of distinct nonhuman creatures reveal the animal foundations of human knowledge and show why tackling our current environmental crisis first requires looking back in time.

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  Lost Wonders - 10 Tales of...

  Tom Lathan

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  Read by the author, Tom Lathan.In Lost Wonders author and journalist Tom Lathan tells the powerful stories of ten species that have lived, died out and been declared extinct since the turn of the twenty-first century.Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth’s sixth mass extinction, with species disappearing at a rate not seen for tens of millions of years – a trend that will only accelerate as climate change and other pressures intensify. What does it mean to live in such a time? And what exactly do we lose when a species goes extinct?In a series of fascinating encounters with subjects that are now nowhere to be found on Earth – from giant tortoises to minuscule snails the size of sesame seeds, from ocean-hopping trees to fish that wag their tails like puppies – Lathan brings these lost wonders briefly back to life and gives us a tantalising glimpse of what we have lost within our own lifetime.Drawing on the personal recollections of the people who studied these species, as well as those who tried but ultimately failed to save them, Lost Wonders is an intimate portrait of the species that have only recently vanished from our world and an urgent warning to hold on all the more tightly to those now slipping from our grasp.

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  Distant Ocean Waves and Birdsong...

  Greg Cetus

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  This recording transports you to a tranquil oasis where the calming symphony of nature envelops your senses. The rhythmic sound of gentle ocean waves sets the backdrop for the melodic calls of the Gray Francolin and the Northern Cardinal. This serene blend is crafted to enhance your yoga practice, promote deep relaxation, and invite a soothing peace, creating the perfect ambiance for unwinding and inner reflection.

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  Teen Skincare: The Ultimate No...

  Caroline Hirons

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  What every teen needs to feel great in their own skin 
  Being a teenager is hard – add in hormones, breakouts and an avalanche of dubious TikTok ‘hacks’, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 
  In Teen Skincare, world-renowned skincare expert Caroline Hirons cuts through the noise to deliver the straight-talking, no-nonsense guide every teen – and their parents – have been waiting for. Forget filters, fads and viral gimmicks; this book is all about real, effective advice that genuinely works. 
  Packed with easy-to-follow routines, myth-busting insights and budget-friendly product recommendations, Teen Skincare helps teens take control of their skin with confidence. Inclusive, practical and relatable, with advice from a dermatologist, nutritionist and psychologist, this book goes beyond the surface, offering a holistic approach to self-care and well-being. 
  No unrealistic promises, no pressure to be perfect. Just the tools, tips and truths every teen needs to feel great in their own skin and build habits that last a lifetime.Say goodbye to confusion and hello to confidence. 
  In Teen Skincare, Caroline Hirons, the Sunday Times bestselling author, provides a comprehensive guide to beauty and grooming, focusing on healthy habits and self-help techniques. The book, a non-fiction masterpiece, offers a holistic approach to dermatology, emphasising the importance of body image and healthy living. 
  For fans of Lauryn Evarts (The Skinny Confidential's Get the F*ck Out of the Sun), Alice Hart-Davis (The Tweakments Guide), Sophie Fletcher (Mindful Menopause), Bobbi Brown (Bobbi Brown Beauty from the Inside Out), and Mireille Guiliano (French Women Don't Get Facelifts). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  Sweet Spot UX - Communicating...

  Mike Newman

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  SWEET SPOT UX 
  This book will help you, the UX designer, develop a communication style that your business stakeholders or clients will understand, and elevate your career towards 
  better UX strategy and leadership. 
  This is not your typical UX book — it doesn’t focus on the things they teach you in a UX crash course. It won’t bombard you with a whole load of new techniques or preach about how to do UX design properly. What it will do is help you find ways to apply your craft more effectively inside your business by understanding better ways of communicating and building alignment within your organisation, or your client’s organisation. 
  WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT? 
  Often, the hardest part of UX isn’t knowing how to do the various methods — you can learn that stuff easily with little effort — it is taking the business you work for, and its stakeholders, on the journey to help them fully realise the value that UX brings. This book collects strategies and techniques from other UX professionals, combined with my own learnings and expertise, to guide you to a better UX practice of alignment between you, your business and its customers.

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