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  Myths and Marvels of Astronomy -...

  Richard A. Proctor

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  Astronomy as the ancients read it - the star myths, the pyramids and the astrologers - by the man who did more than anyone to explain the sky to Victorian readers. Proctor mapped Mars and lectured on three continents.

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  Sweet and Deadly - How Coca-Cola...

  Murray Carpenter

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  If we knew that Coca-Cola was among the deadliest products in our diet, would we continue drinking it in such great quantities? The Coca-Cola Company has gone to extraordinary lengths to make sure we don't find out, as this damning exposé makes patently clear. Marshaling the findings of extensive research and deep investigative reporting, Murray Carpenter describes in Sweet and Deadly the damage Coke does to America's health—and the remarkable campaign of disinformation conducted by the company to keep consumers in the dark. 
   
   
   
  Sugar-sweetened beverages are the single item in the American diet that most contributes to the epidemic of chronic disease—in particular, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—and Coca-Cola is America's favorite sugar-sweetened beverage, by far. Carpenter details how the Coca-Cola corporation's sophisticated shadow network has masterfully spread disinformation for decades to hide the health risks of its product from consumers—risks disproportionately borne by Black, brown, and low-income communities. Working from a playbook of obfuscation and pseudoscience that has worked well for other harmful products, from tobacco and trans fats to opioids, Coca-Cola has managed to maintain an aura of goodness and happiness. This eye-opening book finally and fully reveals the truth behind that aura.

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  Wild Animals I Have Known - Lobo...

  Ernest Thompson Seton

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  Eight animal biographies written as biographies and not as fables: a crow, a rabbit, a fox that poisons her own cub rather than leave it chained, and Lobo, the wolf of Currumpaw, whom Seton was paid to kill and never stopped regretting. Seton was a naturalist and a trapper before he was a writer, and insisted in his preface that every incident had happened. The animals all die; he said that was the only honest way to end.

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  Hypnosis Psychosis and the...

  Peter Naish

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  Have you ever wondered how your brain works, how it makes sense of what you hear and see? Many people do, but then shrug their shoulders and simply get on with using their brain. That's sad; they are missing such a lot! This book is full of fascinating facts and details about the senses, and also covers what happens when things 'go wrong', such as when someone hypnotised sees their friend in two places at once. It also covers more distressing errors, like the PTSD victim who vividly re-experiences their trauma, seeing, hearing and even smelling all the terrifying details again. However, through all these anecdotes and explanations, the book moves inexorably towards the most tantalising question of all: How do we know that we are seeing and hearing things? In these days of 'Alexa' we are familiar with machines that respond to speech, but they don't know that they are. They are merely a particularly sophisticated light switch! So, what do we have that Alexa doesn't? This book takes you on a truly fascinating journey of exploration, in search of the exotic entity that is consciousness.

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  Mirror Matrix - The Missing...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if reality is missing nothing - except the way we look at it? 
   
  Mirror Matrix: The Missing Dimensions of Reality presents a grounded but far-reaching way of understanding the universe as an information system shaped by reflection, interference and feedback. 
   
  Rather than treating light as a passive messenger, this book shows how reality itself is structured by how information reflects and recombines. Through the four fundamental dimensions of light - intensity, frequency, polarisation and phase - finite signals generate an effectively inexhaustible range of patterns. Infinity emerges not from the size of the universe, but from the richness of interaction. 
   
  Moving from physics to perception, from living systems to culture and meaning, Mirror Matrix reveals a consistent logic at work: patterns that align with their environment persist, while others fade. Observation becomes participation. Meaning becomes stabilised pattern. Responsibility becomes unavoidable in a world of accelerating reflection. 
   
  This book explores questions that sit at the boundary of science and philosophy: 
   
  Why does order exist instead of noise? 
   
  How can finite systems produce overwhelming complexity? 
   
  Why do some patterns - atoms organisms, ideas - persist while others disappear? 
   
  What does it mean to act inside a world shaped by feedback and amplification? 
   
  Written in an accessible, down-to-earth tone, Mirror Matrix does not propose a new belief system or speculative cosmology. It offers a missing lens - one that connects light, life, thought and culture through the same underlying process. 
   
  The mirrors are already in place. 
   
  The patterns are already forming. 
   
  What remains open is how deliberately we choose to participate in the dimensions we’ve been missing.

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  The Magic Beneath Our Feet and...

  MERLIN STAMETS, PAUL SHELDRAKE,...

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  Embark on a captivating adventure into the enchanting world beneath our feet and master the essential skills of bushcraft. Delve into the secrets of mushrooms, unlocking their mysteries and uncovering their remarkable powers. Then, equip yourself with the indispensable knowledge and techniques for wilderness survival, honing your abilities to thrive in nature's embrace. 
  What to Expect:Mushroom Magic: Journey into the hidden realm of mushrooms, where wonder and discovery await. Learn to identify, forage, and appreciate these extraordinary fungi, discovering their medicinal, culinary, and ecological significance along the way.Wilderness Wisdom: Immerse yourself in the timeless art of bush craft, mastering essential skills for thriving in the great outdoors.Nature's Bounty: Explore the rich tapestry of resources that the wilderness provides, from edible plants and medicinal herbs to natural materials for crafting tools and shelters.Survival Strategies: Arm yourself with practical techniques and survival strategies to overcome the challenges of the wilderness.Environmental Stewardship: Cultivate a reverence for the natural world and a commitment to its preservation.Adventure Awaits: Embark on your own wilderness adventures with confidence and curiosity, equipped with the knowledge and skills to explore the great outdoors safely and responsibly. 
  Prepare to be inspired, educated, and empowered as you journey into the heart of nature's magic and unlock the secrets of survival in the wild. Is your ultimate companion for embracing the call of the wild and discovering the infinite wonders that await amidst the beauty of the natural world.

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