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  Climate Stewardship - Taking...

  Adina Merenlender, Brendan Buhler

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  Climate Stewardship shares stories from everyday people and shows how their actions enhance the resilience of communities and ecosystems across ten distinct bioregions. Climate science that justifies these actions is woven throughout, making it easy to learn about Earth's complex systems. The authors interpret and communicate these stories in a way that is enjoyable, inspiring, and even amusing. 
    
  California is uniquely positioned to develop and implement novel solutions to widespread climate challenges, owing to the state's remarkable biogeographic diversity and robust public science programs. Produced in collaboration with the UC California Naturalist Program, Climate Stewardship focuses on regenerative approaches to energy, agriculture, and land and water use across forested, agricultural, and urban landscapes. The authors' hopeful and encouraging tone aims to help readers develop a sense that they, too, can act now to make meaningful change in their communities.

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  Saving The Planet By Design -...

  Ken Yeang

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  Can we ‘save the Planet’? For a resilient, durable and sustainable future for human society, we need to repurpose, reinvent, redesign, remake and recover our human-made world so that our built environment is benignly and seamlessly biointegrated with Nature to function synergistically with it. These are the multiple tasks that humanity must carry out imminently if there is to be a future for human society and all lifeforms and their environments on the Planet. Addressing this is the most compelling question for those whose daily work impacts on Nature, such as architects, engineers, landscape architects, town planners, environmental policy makers, builders and others, but it is a question that all of humanity needs to urgently address.Presented here are two key principles as the means to carry out these tasks – ‘ecocentricity’ being guided by the science of ecology, and ‘ecomimesis’ as designing and making the built environment including all artefacts based on the emulation and replication of the ‘ecosystem’ concept. Designing with ecology is contended here as the authentic approach to green design from which the next generation of green design will emerge, going beyond current use of accreditation systems. For those who subscribe to this principle, this is articulated here, showing how it can be implemented by design. Adopting these principles is fundamental in our endeavour to save our Planet Earth, and changes profoundly and in entirety the way we design, make, manage and operate our built environment.

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  Nanotechnology Essentials - An...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Nanotechnology Essentials offers a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic field of nanotechnology, covering fundamental concepts, fabrication techniques, and practical applications. Designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills, this course explores how manipulating matter at the nanoscale creates unique material properties that revolutionize various industries.Students will gain a solid foundation in nanomaterials, learning about their distinctive characteristics compared to bulk materials. The course covers key fabrication methods, including both top-down and bottom-up approaches, and introduces critical characterization techniques for analyzing nanostructures effectively.In-depth lessons showcase real-world applications of nanotechnology in electronics and medicine, such as advanced devices and targeted drug delivery systems. The course also addresses ethical, environmental, and safety considerations to promote responsible development and use of nanotechnology.Finally, learners will examine future trends and emerging innovations shaping the field, preparing them to engage with ongoing research and breakthroughs. By completing this course, students will develop valuable skills in nanomaterials characterization, fabrication, and application analysis, enabling them to contribute to scientific, industrial, or regulatory roles in the nanotechnology sector.

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  Muscle - The Gripping Story of...

  MD Roy A. Meals

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  An entertaining deep dive into muscle, from the discovery of human anatomy to the latest science of strength training. 
   
   
   
  Muscle tissue powers every heartbeat, blink, jog, jump, and goosebump. It is the force behind the most critical bodily functions, including digestion and childbirth, as well as extreme feats of athleticism. We can mold our muscles with exercise and observe the results. 
   
   
   
  In this lively, lucid book, orthopedic surgeon Roy A. Meals takes us on a wide-ranging journey through anatomy, biology, history, and health to unlock the mysteries of our muscles. He breaks down the three different types of muscle—smooth, skeletal, and cardiac—and explores major advancements in medicine and fitness, including cutting-edge gene-editing research and the science behind popular muscle conditioning strategies. Along the way, he offers insight into the changing aesthetic and cultural conception of muscle, from Michelangelo's David to present-day bodybuilders, and shares fascinating examples of strange muscular maladies and their treatment. Brimming with fun facts and infectious enthusiasm, Muscle sheds light on the astonishing, essential tissue that moves us through life.

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  Stephen Hawking's Theories on...

  IntroBooks

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  More than a few greatest hits of the physicists right from the singularities of the gravitational collapses, to the revolutionary quantum theory related to gravity, were astounding accomplishments of a sole man, who is renowned to the entire world today, as Stephen Hawking. That was not alone, though. There is much more to know about his spectacular findings about the cosmos.

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  Guided Meditation for Anxiety...

  Meditative Hearts

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  Are you constantly battling against the weight of anxiety and stress? Do you find it challenging to escape the never-ending cycle of worry and tension? What if there was a gentle yet powerful tool that could offer relief and guide you toward a state of inner peace and calm?  
  Introducing "Guided Meditation for Anxiety and Stress" – your beacon of hope in the storm of modern life. This transformative audiobook serves as your sanctuary, providing solace and support as you navigate through the challenges of everyday living.  
  Picture a soothing voice gently leading you through meditation exercises crafted to dissolve anxiety and melt away stress. With each mindful breath, you release the burdens that weigh heavily on your shoulders, allowing a sense of tranquility and serenity to wash over you.  
  Say goodbye to the overwhelming grip of anxiety and stress and hello to a life filled with renewed energy and emotional balance. Whether you're grappling with deadlines, relationship issues, or the pressures of daily existence, this audiobook offers you the tools to find your center and reclaim your peace of mind.  
  Join the countless individuals who have already experienced the transformative power of guided meditation for anxiety and stress. Embrace a life of serenity, resilience, and inner strength starting today. Your journey to a calmer, more centered existence awaits.

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