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  Super Natural - How Life Thrives...

  Alexa Riley

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  Journey through Earth’s most extreme, seemingly hostile environments—and marvel at the remarkable creatures that call them home. 
   
  From scorching deserts to frozen seabeds, from the highest peaks of the Himalaya to the hadal depths of the oceans, there are habitats on this Earth that appear inimical to life—yet in which it flourishes nevertheless. During the midday heat of the Sahara, silvery ants sprint from their nests to feed. In North American forests, wood frogs awaken each spring from solid blocks of ice. At the site of the Chernobyl disaster, fungi harness radiation to thrive. 
   
  Transporting readers to far-flung environments we could never call home, Super Natural paints an awe-inspiring portrait of life’s resilience and ingenuity under the harshest circumstances. We meet creatures exquisitely adapted to endure unimaginable deprivations: of water, oxygen, food, sunlight. Alex Riley shows how, at nature’s extremes, the rules of life as we know them are rewritten—and how, here, we can find hope for the future of life on Earth, and beyond.

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  Recycling the Future - Circular...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Is our current take-make-waste system dooming the planet? 
   
  As pollution worsens and climate change accelerates, the need for a sustainable, innovative solution has never been more urgent. Recycling the Future presents a hopeful yet pragmatic vision: the circular economy—a model that reimagines how we produce, consume, and manage resources to reduce waste and carbon emissions drastically. 
   
  This book explains how embracing circular principles today can transform industries, communities, and the future of our planet. 
   
  Through engaging case studies, expert analysis, and actionable insights, this book reveals how companies and governments worldwide are transitioning toward systems that reuse, recycle, and regenerate materials—closing the loop on pollution and minimizing environmental harm. 
   
  Inside, you’ll learn: 
   
  The fundamentals of the circular economy and how it differs from traditional linear models 
   
  How circular design, extended product life, and innovative recycling technologies reduce waste 
   
  Real-world examples of businesses and cities successfully implementing circular strategies 
   
  The measurable impact of circularity on lowering greenhouse gas emissions and conserving resources 
   
  How individuals can contribute to a circular future through everyday choices and advocacy 
   
  The future doesn’t have to be disposable—choose to recycle it. 
   
  👉 Buy Recycling the Future now and join the movement to reinvent our planet’s economy for the better.

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  From Mines To Milestones - A...

  Michael Metsemakers

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  In *From Mines to Milestones*, Michael Metsemakers takes readers on a gritty, unfiltered journey through the mining industry in the vast, rugged outback of Western Australia. Born in a small country town, Michael never imagined he'd one day be operating 600-ton excavators, but his relentless drive and passion for heavy machinery propelled him through the ranks of Australia’s mining operations. 
  Starting as an 18-year-old roller operator with no knowledge of the industry, Michael quickly adapted to the unique challenges of the FIFO lifestyle. His story captures the highs and lows of working in harsh environments, the thrill of mastering powerful machinery, and the struggle to balance career and family life. 
  Now a father, Michael faces his toughest challenge yet: leaving the mines behind to be with his son and experience life’s most important milestones at home. In this memoir, he shares not only the technical aspects of his career but also the personal sacrifices, triumphs, and decisions that shaped his path. 
  With honesty and humility, Michael recounts his rise through the industry, offering a raw look at the determination it takes to succeed, the friendships formed in remote camps, and the emotional weight of a life lived between shifts in the outback and moments with loved ones. 
  *From Mines to Milestones* is not just a story about heavy machinery; it's a heartfelt exploration of personal growth, resilience, and the pursuit of balance in a demanding world. Join Michael as he reflects on his past, contemplates his future, and invites readers to follow his incredible journey both in and out of the mines.

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  Compost after Reading - A...

  Cassandra Marketos

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  Get started on your composting journey with this practical, accessible, and fun guide to reducing your waste—including this book when you finish reading! Composting is so much more than just transforming food into soil; it is deeply existential, radical, and soul-opening. And no, it's not just for gardeners. You can compost in a bowl on your kitchen counter, or a bag under your sink, and you can compost things you're told you can't (although there are some things you probably shouldn't). Everyone can compost. And even if you're not going to compost at all, knowing about compost is engaging with a dialogue about zero waste.  With wry and brilliant writing, ​Cassanda Marketos brings the culture, beauty, community, and philosophy of compost to life in this one-of-a-kind, inventive work of narrative nonfiction that brings compost out of the dark ages and into the contemporary moment. Delightfully philosophical and inviting, it is an accessible guide to everything you need to know about compost, with actionable advice for beginners and experienced composters. You will learn why compost works, where to put your compost, how to pick your compost set up, the basics of decomposition, what to put in a compost pile, where to source your compost materials, and how to build a pile. With insights on what tools to consider, how to deal with odors, insects, and other critters, and transitioning your compost pile for colder weather, find easy-to-follow compost pile designs, tips on composting in small spaces, composting with worms, and how to compost things you're always told you can't (you just need to know how).  This book has something for everyone, at any stage in their compost journey, and includes edgy, delightful illustrations by the artist Sludge Thunder throughout. And ... it's literally compostable. Read it, follow the advice, and toss it into your compost pile.

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  HowExpert Guide to Honey Bees &...

  HowExpert, Emily Helton

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  HowExpert Guide to Honey Bees & Beekeeping is a great starter guide for those who are simply interested in honey bees or those who are interested in becoming beekeepers themselves. It describes the science of the honey bee itself, as well as the inner workings of each member and how they work together to survive. 
  The colony, as a whole, can be treated as its own organism because of how the honey bees work together to perform tasks as a social species. Beekeepers have been observing such behaviors for generations, and I would like to pass on the knowledge to others. The beekeeping portion of this guide provides a wealth of knowledge on how to start your own apiary. 
  Learn about all the equipment necessary for your operation, how to inspect your hives, what a beekeeper does throughout the year, a short guide to pests and diseases, bee-friendly plants, and how to extract honey and wax from your hives. All of this information can be found in this book. Just a warning, this hobby can cause one to become very passionate about one very small and fuzzy insect. It is not uncommon for a beekeeper to want to be constantly learning about honey bees. 
  About the Author 
  Emily Helton was introduced to the science of honey bees and the world of beekeeping when she was 17 years old. Dr. Jamie Ellis offered her a summer job at the University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory. Through her six years working at the lab, she grew to love learning everything she could about honey bees and moved on to teaching others as well. Emily spoke at schools, clubs, and conferences and assisted in planning educational events in hopes of reaching more people. Now living in California, Emily voluntarily teaches at the Honeybee Discovery Center in Orland, where she is also on the Educational Committee and Advisory Council. 
  HowExpert publishes how to guides by everyday experts.

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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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