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  Birdsplaining - A Natural History

  Jasmine Donahaye

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  Winner of the 2021 New Welsh Writing Awards: Rheidol Prize for Prose with a Welsh Theme or Setting
  'Vivid, quick and iridescent, Birdsplaining is an absolute kingfisher of a book' – Mike Parker
  A wren in the house foretells a death, while a tech-loving parrot aids a woman's recovery. Crows' misbehaviour suggests how the 'natural' order, ranked by men, may be challenged. A blur of bunting above an unassuming bog raises questions about how nature reserves were chosen. Should the oriole be named 'green' or golden? The flaws of field guides across decades prove that this is a feminist issue. A buzzard, scavenging a severed ewe's leg, teaches taboos about curiosity.
  Whose poo is the mammal scat uncovered in the attic, and should the swallows make their home inside yours? The nightjar's churring brings on unease at racism and privilege dividing nature lovers, past and present. The skin of a Palestine sunbird provokes concern at the colonial origins of ornithology. And when a sparrowhawk makes a move on a murmuration, the starlings show how threat – in the shape of flood, climate change or illness – may be faced down.
  Jasmine Donahaye is in pursuit of feeling 'sharply alive', understanding things on her own terms and undoing old lessons about how to behave. Here, she finally confronts fear: of violence and of the body's betrayals, daring at last, to 'get things wrong'.
  Roaming across Wales, Scotland and California, she is unapologetically focused on the uniqueness of women's experience of nature and the constraints placed upon it. Sometimes bristling, always ethical, Birdsplaining upends familiar ways of seeing the natural world.
  'Unusual, vivid… remarkably easy-to-read & enjoyable. Doesn't shy away from taking on difficult subjects… A means for personal reflection.' – BTO News [British Trust for Ornithology]
  'An erudite, bold, questing and valid collection of beautifully written essays. Whilst one eye stays focused on the injustices and cruelties of the world, the other gulps in its jewels and preciousness. Moving, stirring, and vital.' – Niall Griffiths
  'Superb… by turns moving, funny, illuminating… and… thought-provoking' – Katherine Stansfield
  'Upends familiar ways of seeing the natural world ― and in doing so, creates its own ecological niche' – Karen Lloyd, Caught by the River
  'A curiosity and passion so unapologetically alive that her words form wings' – Lotte Williams, Nation.Cymru
  'Neither human-centred nor its opposite. Although she explores human grief, violence and recovery, Donahaye also has a beautifully conveyed passion for the unromantic aspects of the environment… She bridges the very gap [in nature writing] that she identifies.' – Saskia McCracken, The Welsh Agenda
  'Whilst birds might not provide the answer to the meaning of life for Donahaye, they do have a part to play in finding meaning IN life, whether that be through personal symbolism and anecdotal encounters, or in larger questions about power and responsibility.' – Gwales.com
  'A fresh way of looking at nature writing, a deeply personal account that embraces its own subjectivity' – Zoe Kramer, Wales Arts Review
  'This is a beautiful collection where the nonhuman appears as a close neighbour… [and which] searches for hope and resilience in times of risk.' – Yvonne Reddick, New Welsh Reader

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  Baltimore Oriole and Other Bird...

  Greg Cetus

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  This audio book features the melodic songs of the Baltimore Oriole and other birds, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere perfect for yoga, meditation and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the natural sounds of the forest and let the stress of daily life fade away. This audio book will transport you to a secluded haven where you can find inner peace, tranquility and rejuvenation. Perfect for bird enthusiasts and anyone looking to unwind and relax in a natural setting. The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is a member of the Family Icteridae and is closely related to other members of the family, such as blackbirds and meadowlarks. It is a medium-sized passerine bird whose plumage varies from bright orange to yellowish olive and black. The male has a bright orange breast and head, with an almost entirely black back and wings.

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  High Blood Pressure and...

  Angela Gibbs

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  High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: 2 Books in 1Book 1: High Blood Pressure: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure NaturallyAccording to a report published in a journal called The Lancet, high blood pressure—or hypertension—affects 1.13 billion people globally. Each year, high blood pressure causes more than 9 million deaths worldwide. Currently, 75 million people suffer from high blood pressure in the United States. Although family history and aging can increase your chance of having hypertension, an unhealthy lifestyle remains the primary cause. Lack of exercise, eating junk food, or lack of sleep can all lead to elevated blood pressure levels.With this book, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of this disease and the current treatment options. You'll learn:• Symptoms and causes of hypertension• Herbal remedies and medications to lower blood pressure• Beneficial lifestyle changes• The DASH diet planThis book will help you lower your blood pressure for good.Book 2: Lowering Cholesterol: Simple Lifestyle Changes to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Prevent Heart DiseaseHigh cholesterol is a silent killer that puts you at risk for life-threatening diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. Whether you have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol, have been struggling with it for some time, or have a family history of high cholesterol and want to reduce the risk, this book is the perfect solution for you.With this book, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the condition. You will learn:• The causes of high cholesterol• How to change your lifestyle to lower cholesterol• Beneficial supplements to consider• Home remedies to reduce cholesterol• A cholesterol-lowering diet plan – the Mediterranean DietScroll to the top of the page and click the Buy Now button.

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  Wilderness Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 -...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Two powerful soundscapes. One peaceful night. Drift into nature’s embrace for 8 uninterrupted hours. 
  Is your mind too busy to let you sleep? Do sleep apps and playlists leave you more frustrated than rested? 
  Wilderness Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 blends two bestselling soundscapes—Soft Wind Sleep Sounds and Nighttime Meadow Sleep Sounds—into a single, immersive experience designed to help you fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night. 
  This 8-hour audio journey surrounds you with the natural beauty of wind, meadows, crickets, owls, and breezes—perfect for silencing your thoughts and bringing deep calm to your body and mind. 
  Inside, you’ll get:🌬️ 4 Hours of Windy Ambience – Featuring “Whispers Through the Woodland,” “Breeze Over Distant Dunes,” “Echoes in a Snowbound Silence,” and “Drift Beneath the Windowpane”🌾 4 Hours of Nighttime Nature – With “Dry Meadow at Dusk,” “Silent Lakeside Air,” “Hillside with Hooting Owl,” and “Cricket Night Under Distant Stars”🎧 Loop-Friendly, No Music – Pure, high-quality natural soundscapes with no narration or disruptive transitions🌙 Optimized for Deep Sleep – Great for insomnia, anxiety, stress relief, or winding down after a long day 
  No distractions. No filler. Just steady, soothing sounds that feel like being gently rocked by the wilderness itself. 
  Press play. Let go. And experience what true rest really sounds like.

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  Self Esteem: The Self Help Book...

  Regina Williams

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  We all know that self-esteem, otherwise known as self-confidence, is an essential part of success. It’s time you stop losing opportunities and start investing in building your self-confidence and overcome self-doubt.Inadequate self-esteem and self-confidence can leave people psychologically defeated or stressed out. Additionally, it may lead people to make bad options, fall into harmful relationships, or inability to make people attain their full potential. Are concerned about changing your life and achieving your goals without the obstruction of your internal critics but with high sense of self-worth and confidence? This is the book for you!An excessive amount of self-esteem, as exhibited in narcissistic personality disorder, could be off-putting to others, and may also harm personal relationships.Self-esteem levels, at the extreme high and low ends of the spectrum, can be dangerous, so ideally, you need to strike an equilibrium somewhere in the center; An authentic yet positive view of yourself is usually considered the perfect. But precisely, what is self-esteem? Where will it result from, and what impact does it have on our lives?This book will give you the tools to understand self-esteem, self-confidence and teach you the techniques to master it effectively; you will learn how to stop the negative and paralysing self-talk and establish daily positive affirmations that will impact your subconscious mind and will improve your confidence.In this book you will learn the types of self-esteem and their features, the methods of enhancing your self-worth, and many more!After reading this book, you would simply be a new person with a changed heart and strong level of inner strength.

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  Mining - A Very Short Introduction

  Hannah S.R. Hughes, Karen A....

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  'If it can't be grown, it must be mined.' This fundamental truth underscores the global need for mining, and the reason why it has been carried out since prehistoric times. To supply the raw materials for buildings, industrial goods, vehicles, technology, and even art, minerals and rock must be removed from the Earth. 'Mining' describes this removal, but also covers the ore deposit exploration, developments of ore deposit models (geological, engineering and mineral economics-focused) and post-removal processing to extract the economically valuable materials, environmental protection, and social and corporate responsibility, in a construct known as the 'Mining Value Chain.' Mining continues to evolve due to the new emphasis on extracting a wider range of materials than ever before for green technologies, on using novel robotic and earth observation technology in exploration and mining, and on integrating environmental and social protection measures throughout the Mining Value Chain. Today's paradigms are 'sustainable' and 'responsible mining', mining that is profitable but protects the environment, human rights, and health. Mining: A Very Short Introduction covers this information and looks to the future to see where mining ideally will go.

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