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  Upland - A Journey through Time...

  Ian Crofton

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  'Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion' – Stephen Venables
  The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied – from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.
  As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass trespassers, shepherds, quarrymen, botanists, poets and pioneering cragsmen and women among them. At the same time, he is ever attuned to the present moment – a flash of bright moss in a bog, the swoop of an eagle above a skyline, a winter sun sinking into a sea of cloud.
  Following an arc from the gentle Downs of southern England to the wild peaks of Scotland's far north, Upland combines personal experiences with a keen curiosity about the history and nature of mountain landscapes, and the people who once worked and wandered among them. The result is a meditation on the enduring yet ever-changing hills, on the transience of human experience, and on the shifts and twists of time itself.
  Locations included:
  
  - Chilterns (following The Ridgeway)
  
  - Malverns
  
  - Snowdon
  
  - Peak District
  
  - Pennines
  
  - Lake District
  
  - Ben Nevis
  
  - The Cuillin, Skye
  
  - Assynt (Suilven)
  
  - Cairngorms

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  The Science of Health

  Scientific American

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  This audiobook contains a collection of columns written by Claudia Wallis, an award-winning science journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Time, Fortune, and the New Republic. Claudia was the science editor at Time and the former managing editor of Scientific American Mind. 
  Together, these stories will demystify recent medical research and developments and expand your understanding of how these developments impact the mind and body. Section one sets the stage with a focus on cognition, neurological, and mental health; section two covers public health issues; section three focuses on the body; and the book concludes with innovative stories related to medicine and biotech.

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  Bees Make the Best Pets - All...

  Jack Mingo

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  All the Buzz for Beekeeping Beginners#1 New Release in Entomology and Insects & SpidersWhat happens when a writer sets up a backyard beehive? You get a beekeeping book full of fun and fascinating facts about honey bees and our other favorite pollinators.A nature guide book for beekeeping beginners. Full of trivia, tips, legends, and lore —this quirky bee book swarms with interesting information, so you can have fun, learn stuff, grow your farm, or just relax. Writer and beekeeper Jack Mingo lives with half a million bees, and has picked up a thing or two at his bee farm. In this collection of humorous and often unusual observations, Mingo shows us a glimpse of the mystical and matriarchal world of bees.The save the bees sign you’ve been looking for. How many legs do bees have? Enough not to crowd your bed at night. They don't track mud or bugs into your house, and they won’t bark and whine. They even greet you with raw honey and beeswax. And these are just some of the reasons bees make the best pets of all. Whether you’re a beekeeping beginner, looking to save the bees, or interested in fun nature facts about bugs and insects, there’s something here for every nature lover.Step into Mingo’s hive for tidbits like:Fun and interesting tips and tricks for beekeeping beginnersKnowledge about the color, quality, and benefits of local honeyThe history and legendary stories of bees, like the role they played in the Civil War and the Legend of the Caroling BeesIf you liked Beekeeping for Dummies, The Beekeeper’s Handbook, or Beekeeping for Beginners, you’ll love Bees Make the Best Pets.

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  Build iOS Apps with Claude and...

  Chris Sullivan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Turn Your App Idea Into Reality Without Writing a Single Line of Code 
  You have an iPhone app idea that could change everything. But you don't have a computer science degree, you've never learned Swift programming, and hiring a developer costs $50,000 or more. 
  What if none of that mattered anymore? 
  Build iOS Apps with Claude and Xcode shows you exactly how to create and publish real iOS apps using AI assistance, even if you've never programmed before. This isn't theory or fluff. It's a proven, step-by-step system that takes you from blank Xcode project to published App Store app in weeks, not years. 
  Why This Guide Is Different 
  Most programming books force you to memorize syntax before you build anything useful. This guide flips that approach. You'll start building your actual app in Chapter 4, learning concepts as you need them. You'll discover how successful indie developers use Claude AI and modern tools to ship apps faster than traditional coding methods. 
  What You'll Build and Learn: 
  • Set up your complete iOS development environment with Xcode, Claude AI, and supporting tools 
  • Design app interfaces using plain language descriptions that generate SwiftUI code 
  • Create multiple screens with navigation, forms, lists, and user interactions 
  • Handle data storage, user preferences, and app state management 
  • Debug errors by partnering with AI to interpret and fix issues quickly 
  • Test your app on simulators and real devices before launch 
  • Navigate TestFlight beta testing and App Store submission successfully 
  • Update and improve your app based on user feedback and analytics

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  Chaste Mimosa - The Psychology...

  Terence McMullen

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  Propositions about artificial intelligence are being debated seriously in the 21st Century, but machines, unlike plants, are not even living organisms.
  So, are plants sentient beings, like humans? Do they feel? Can they communicate?
  Plant sentience is a subject that has intrigued mankind over the ages - from the ancient Greeks, Plato and Aristotle, through to modern day philosophers and psychologists.
  In this extraordinary book, Australia's Dr Terence McMullen presents an engaging, systematic and thorough study of plant psychology.
  The aim of this work is to bring together and organize the contentions of serious students of plant life who argue that there are objective grounds for plant psychology.
  Chaste Mimosa: The Psychology of Plants is a compelling and essential book for all thinkers, students and teachers of psychology, philosophy, physiology, plus all disciplines related to the study of plants.

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  The Genetics Revolution – How...

  David Moses

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  Genetic engineering is no longer science fiction—it’s here. But should we edit the code of life? 
  This audiobook takes you inside the revolutionary world of CRISPR and DNA editing, explaining how scientists are rewriting genetics to cure diseases, enhance human traits, and transform industries. Discover: 
  ✅ How CRISPR works and why it’s considered the most powerful genetic tool ever created 
  ✅ The medical breakthroughs in gene therapy, from curing blindness to treating cancer 
  ✅ The ethical debate: Should we allow human enhancement and designer babies? 
  ✅ How genetically modified crops could solve world hunger and climate change challenges 
  ✅ The future of synthetic biology and the risks of playing with evolution 
  The Genetics Revolution – How CRISPR & DNA Editing Will Reshape Humanity is a must-listen for *science enthusiasts, futurists, medical professionals, and anyone curious about the power and limits of genetic engineering.

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