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  Listening to Animals: Wild...

  Brenda Peterson

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  Speaking for animals as both an artist and activist, Brenda Peterson, author of the popular book, Wild Chorus, takes us on a journey of her lifelong relationship with birds and wild mammals to explore the intricacies of animal communication, compassion, attention, and peaceful adaption.
   
  
   
  The print book of WILD CHORUS is available from your favorite bookstore or from Mountaineers Books at www.mountaineers.org/books/books/wild-chorus-finding-harmony-with-whales-wolves-and-other-animals
   
  
   
  Brenda's many books can be found at: https://brendapetersonbooks.com/, as well as other stories in Wild Chorus at: https://brendapetersonbooks.com/wild-chorus.
   
  
   
  Brenda Peterson is the author of 20 books, including the novel Duck and Cover, a New York Times “Notable Book of the Year,” and her first memoir, Build Me an Ark: A Life with Animals, which was chosen as a “Best Spiritual Book of the Year.” The author reads this new memoir, I Want To Be Left Behind: Finding Rapture Here on Earth. It was chosen as an Indie Next “Best Top Read” and named among the “Top Ten Best Non-Fiction Books of 2010 by The Christian Science Monitor. Peterson lives on the Salish Sea in Seattle, Washington. Her first children’s book, Leopard and Silkie: One Boy’s Quest to Save Seal Pups is out in early 2012. For more audio/video and back-story on this new memoir and other books, please visit: www.IWantToBeLeftBehind.com.

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  The Age of Reason

  Thomas Paine

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  "Thomas Paine's "The Age of Reason" is a thought-provoking work that both defends Deism and challenges the world's major monotheistic religions. Let's delve into its fascinating aspects:    Overview:  "The Age of Reason" is a book by English and American political activist Thomas Paine.  It argues for the philosophical position of deism, which emphasizes reason, natural religion, and skepticism toward institutionalized religion.  The book was published in three parts: in 1794, 1795, and 1807.  While it became a best-seller in the United States, British audiences received it with more hostility due to fears of increased political radicalism after the French Revolution.  Key Themes:  Deism: Paine's work follows in the tradition of 18th-century British deism. Deists advocated for free rational inquiry, religious toleration, and an end to religious persecution.  Natural Law: Deists believed that all things in the universe, including God, must obey the laws of nature. They rejected miraculous accounts and insisted on reason and rationality.  Bible Critique: Paine challenges the legitimacy of the Bible, viewing it as an ordinary piece of literature rather than a divinely-inspired text.  Appealing Style: By presenting deistic arguments in an engaging and irreverent style, Paine made deism accessible to the masses.  "The Age of Reason" remains a significant work that shaped intellectual discourse and inspired free thinkers."

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  Python Programming for Kids:...

  Lily Anderson

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  Welcome to the exciting world of Python programming! "Python Programming for Kids: Getting Started - Fun and Easy Guide to Building Your First Programs" is your gateway to learning how to code in one of the most popular and beginner-friendly programming languages. This book is designed specifically for kids, offering clear explanations, engaging examples, and fun projects that make learning to code a joyful adventure. 
  Inside, you'll discover the basics of Python, from understanding variables, loops, and functions to exploring more advanced topics like file handling, debugging, and object-oriented programming. Each chapter builds on the previous one, helping you develop your skills step-by-step while keeping you entertained with exciting and relatable examples. 
  You'll get hands-on experience by building simple projects like games, calculators, and interactive applications. You'll learn valuable troubleshooting and debugging techniques along the way, ensuring you can confidently solve problems and improve your programs. 
  Whether you're entirely new to programming or looking to expand your knowledge, this book will guide you through the process with ease and enjoyment. Get ready to unleash your creativity and become a Python programmer with "Python Programming for Kids: Getting Started - Fun and Easy Guide to Building Your First Programs." Happy coding!

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  Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins...

  One R. Pagan

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  From the cup of coffee that jumpstarts the day to dangerously addictive drugs, the recreational use of plants with psychoactive properties has a long history among humans.But, as with many things, it turns out that other animals got there first.From parrots to primates, consuming medicinal chemicals is an instinctive behavior that helps countless organisms fight infection and treat disease. But the similarities don't end there: Like us, many creatures also consume substances that have no apparent benefit . . . except for inducing intoxication. In fact, animals have been using drugs for recreational purposes since prehistoric times. We may even have animals to thank for the idea—legend says that coffee was discovered by observing the behavior of goats that had eaten it. In his previous book, Strange Survivors, author and biologist Oné R. Pagán introduced readers to some of the truly bizarre strategies animals use to survive in the cutthroat world of natural selection. Now, in Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins, he sheds light on the surprising cravings they indulge when it's time to unwind. In this book, you'll get an eye-opening glimpse into the mind-altering behavior of the non-human members of the animal kingdom, spanning insects to elephants—including the dolphin species that apparently likes to pass around an intoxicating pufferfish as if they were sharing a joint. Combining fascinating science with humor and enthusiasm, Pagán's latest is full of the kind of unforgettable stories and odd facts that you'll find yourself repeating to everyone you meet. From fruit fly happy hour to the evolutionary reasons behind nature's drugs, Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins takes you on a trip through the colorful world of animal intoxication—and along the way, explores what this science reveals about the surprising connections between all the world's creatures.

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  Flawed Predictions and Planning...

  William Rands

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  This book contains the following two titles: 
  - The Planning Fallacy: The allure of optimism has been a driving force behind humanity’s greatest achievements. It propels innovation, inspires ambition, and fosters resilience in the face of adversity. Yet, this same optimism can lead us astray, particularly when it comes to planning and executing tasks. The belief that everything will unfold as envisioned, without significant setbacks or challenges, is an enticing illusion. This overconfidence, while comforting, often masks the reality of time and resource constraints, resulting in a phenomenon known as the planning fallacy. 
    
  - The Representativeness Heuristic: The representativeness heuristic is one of the most influential concepts in cognitive psychology, profoundly shaping the way individuals make judgments and decisions. First introduced by psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, this heuristic explains how people often assess probabilities and likelihoods based on how closely an event or object resembles a prototype or existing mental model. While this cognitive shortcut can be useful in navigating a complex world, it also introduces biases that distort reasoning and lead to systematic errors.

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  Dreamer at the End of the...

  Gordon Harrison

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  Dreamer at the End of the Universe tells the epic story of four generations of a Celtic family battling the elements and the animals to scrape a living from a land with no fat and little lean. Ours was a wilderness farm in Central Ontario populated by animals, insects, and rocks. And I loved that place. The early generations killed the animals and fought the land. My generation has come to realize who owns this place. Humans have been tenants for a handful of years, while the true owners are the animals who have their own lives. As Charles Darwin wrote, “There is no fundamental difference between man and animals in their ability to feel pleasure and pain, happiness, and misery.”The farm rested in a cradle of rocks called the “Land Between.” This is a region where two iconic environments collided, the Canadian Shield and the St. Lawrence Lowlands, to create a vast area rich in plants, animals, and people—the best of both ecosystems. Together with My Cousin & Me: And Other Animals plus Wolves: Ryders in the Whirlwind, this book comprises a trilogy, I call The Land. In the beginning, I had no conscious intention of writing a trilogy, but after a while, the people, the bears, the wolves, and the other animals in my stories took on a life of their own, thus demanding more description, time, and care. I was attentive to such pleading, such longing to be remembered, before the time when all this will be forgotten. This enchantment with the land, animals, and people is still fresh in my memory. This happiness is still felt in my heart. And had I the strength and the wisdom, I would write a fourth volume, but all good things end.Postscript:Gordon Harrison is an award-winning author of books on nature, science, and art. When he isn’t writing, or drinking Glenmorangie single malt scotch whiskey, he’s photographing the “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful” of Ontario. The author has placed 193 of his wildlife photos in this new book.

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