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  Disciplined Entrepreneurship...

  Marius Ursache, Bill Aulet

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  A must-listen new guide from the author of Disciplined Entrepreneurship for Climate and Energy Ventures.

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  The Hidden Life of Life - A Walk...

  Elizabeth Marshall Thomas

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  An iconoclast and best-selling author of both nonfiction and fiction, Elizabeth Marshall Thomas has spent a lifetime observing, thinking, and writing about the cultures of animals such as lions, wolves, dogs, deer, and humans. In this engrossing book, she provides a plainspoken, big-picture look at the commonality of life on our planet, from the littlest microbes to the largest lizards.Inspired by the idea of symbiosis in evolution—that all living things evolve in a series of cooperative relationships—Thomas leads listeners on a journey through the progression of life. Along the way she shares the universal likenesses, experiences, and environments of “Gaia’s creatures,” from amoebas in plant soil to the pets we love, from proud primates to Homo sapiens hunter-gatherers on the African savanna. Fervently rejecting “anthropodenial,” the notion that nonhuman life does not share characteristics with humans, Thomas instead shows that paramecia can learn, plants can communicate, humans aren’t really as special as we think we are—and that it doesn’t take a scientist to marvel at the smallest inhabitants of the natural world and their connections to all living things.A unique voice on anthropology and animal behavior, Thomas challenges scientific convention and the jargon that prevents us all from understanding all living things better. Narrated by Thomas, this joyful book is a fascinating look at the challenges and behaviors shared by creatures from bacteria to larvae to parasitic fungi, a potted hyacinth to the author herself, and all those in between.Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, an anthropologist and animal behaviorist, has published thirteen previous books, including the New York Times best seller "The Hidden Life of Dogs." She lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Learn more at elizabethmarshallthomas.net.

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  Fowl Play - A History of the...

  Sally Coulthard

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  Sally Coulthard tells the fascinating – and sometimes shocking – story of the domestic chicken. 
  The chicken can fly only a few metres but – somehow – this unlikely evolutionary descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex has conquered the world. Earth is now home to more than twenty billion chickens, at least ten times more than any other bird. For every human on the planet, there are three chickens. In Fowl Play, Sally Coulthard charts the chicken's fascinating journey from dinosaur to domestication to exploitation, exploring every aspect of the history of Gallus gallus domesticus: its importance to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as food source and fighting bird; its symbolic roles in religion and folklore and metaphorical function in the language we use; its homely place as egg-providing companion on farms, smallholdings and in suburban back gardens; and its darker modern-day fate as battery bird raised to satisfy society's unquenchable addiction to wings and nuggets. Of all animals, chickens perhaps best represent the contradictory way we humans treat other species; both beloved pet and cheap commodity, symbol of a sustainable good life and brutalised object of factory farming. The chicken is also a bird we feel deeply familiar with and yet know very little about. As informative as it is entertaining, Fowl Play tells a remarkable tale of evolutionary change, epic global travel and ruthless exploitation – as well as of companionship, ingenuity and the folly of human nature.

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  Creative Chemistry

  Edwin E. Slosson

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  Slosson reviews the transformation of alchemistry from an obscure and imprecise practice to the science of chemistry. Along the way, he explains how the modern industrial world now relies on fertilizers, explosives, textile materials, polymers and metals.By exploring the properties of a once undervalued element, the high strength of vanadium steel made the Ford car possible. Another element, cerium, appears in butane lighters and was once seen as a threat to the match industry in France.In his chapter on oils, Slosson reviews the development of hydrogenated oils, especially during WWII, in the search for a way to reuse otherwise discarded components of corn and cottonseed. Through the revolutionary reaction of hydrogenation, waste materials became a stable product that wouldn't spoil when packaged or carried without refrigeration. Once thought of as a miracle, shoppers were once willing to pay more for fully hydrogenated oils than their natural, unsaturated forms. Only in recent years has evidence of health risks checked their popularity and given them the image of cheap, unhealthy fillers. (Summary by LivelyHive)

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  The Vested Outsourcing Manual

  Eric Parks

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  The Vested Outsourcing Manual: The Ultimate Outsourcing Guide That Will Help You Automate and Expand Your Business to Achieve More for LessSome people may think that outsourcing is a new thing but it has actually been going on for years. The essence of outsourcing is engaging the services of an individual or organization outside your full-time staff to handle certain aspects of your business plan. These aspects could be public relations, marketing, and other administrative functions. As the business grows, it is easy to get caught up in dealing with general office functions such as answering emails, handling correspondence, and maintaining client lists. But by outsourcing your clerical support needs, you can spend more time focusing on the expansion of your business and not the day-to-day details of running it.In this audiobook, you will learn everything about outsourcing, how it works, the benefits to your business and how to get started. This audiobook will discuss the following topics:- Introduction to Outsourcing- Tasks You Can Outsource- How to Negotiate Outsourcing Deals- Outsourcing Tips and Tricks- And many more!Outsourcing is a great way to expand your online business without undue stress on your resources. To learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Podcast Mastery - From Idea to...

  Owen Jones

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  This book offers everything you need to know about creating, promoting, and sustaining a successful podcast. From planning your episodes and mastering the technical side to building a loyal community and leveraging platforms like Substack, Patreon, and Discord, this guide provides actionable strategies and insider tips. Learn how to create visually captivating content with tools like Headliner, monetise your efforts, and use podcasting to amplify your other creative ventures. 
  Podcasting is more than just a medium; it`s a powerful way to share your voice, connect with audiences, and grow your influence. In this indispensable guide, Owen Jones — renowned author and podcaster — takes you on a journey from podcasting novice to expert. 
  This book offers everything you need to know about creating, promoting, and sustaining a successful podcast. From planning your episodes and mastering the technical side to building a loyal community and leveraging platforms like Substack, Patreon, and Discord, this guide provides actionable strategies and insider tips. Learn how to create visually captivating content with tools like Headliner, monetise your efforts, and use podcasting to amplify your other creative ventures. 
  Whether you`re starting a new podcast or looking to take your existing one to the next level, the expertise to be found in this book will help you unlock your full potential and captivate your audience.  
  Discover the secrets of how to make podcasting work for you now!

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