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  National Geographic Birding...

  Noah Strycker

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  Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic's fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and science of bird-watching combines practical know-how and expert knowledge. Browsable and bursting with helpful illustrations and photographs, Birding Basics offers new ideas for when, where, and how to get to know the birds in your world. Not a field guide but a primer in best practices, authored by birding expert Noah Strycker, this breezy book features easy-to-follow advice on what to look and listen for, how to use field guides and birding apps, the best equipment to start with, and ways to engage with other birders around the world. Filled with fun facts and seasoned advice, this useful book will help you attract birds to your backyard, master bird identification, name a bird by its song, and witness the magic of migration. Sidebars feature fun facts, identification tips, and easy projects for exploring the world on the wing. For everyone who loves watching the birds, whether out the window or on the trail, this colorful, easy-to-use guide to better birding has everything you need.

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  Creative Evolution

  Henri Bergson

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  Henri Bergson’s highly influential book, ‘Creative Evolution’ (‘Evolution Creatrice’, 1907) established a theory of evolution - called ‘Creative Evolution Theory’ - which gained a considerable following in the first half of the 20th Century. It also helped the author to win the Nobel Prize in 1927 for his work investigating the origins of biological information and divergence in the evolutionary process.  
   
  In this work, Bergson seeks an alternative explanation as to how new forms of life emerge compared to those prevailing at the time. This included both the ‘mechanistic’ or deterministic explanations of biological science on the one hand, and on the other the ‘finalist’ or strictly teleological explanation of those who believed in the hand of a ‘Creator’ or God, coordinating life in a divine plan. 
   
  Creative Evolution proposes a third explanation in what Bergson calls élan vital’ or ‘vital impetus’, a force that infuses all matter and drives it forward into an ever-changing and infinite variety of living forms. This appears as a vital impetus that can also be related to humanity’s own creative life force. Bergson’s book builds on his ‘Theory of Time’ as set forth in works such as ‘Matter and Memory’ and ‘Time and Free Will’.  In these works, and in the present volume, Bergson sees continuous ‘duration’ as real time, as opposed to the way in which time is divided up into measured units by the ‘organising’ mind of science. 
   
  Life, as we really experience it, is subject to constant change and our tendency to explain evolutionary change by looking only at ‘ends’ achieved rather than the processes by which they emerge, divorces us from the life force itself.  
   
  Instead, Bergson feels we need to reengage with our instincts as well as with our intelligence in order to understand the evolutionary process, as both co-exist to some extent within us, all forms of life having a common origin in that instinctual, innate knowledge of simpler life forms. Though these may be unconscious or semi-conscious, they are, in Bergson’s view, much more in touch with the ever-changing nature of real time than the analytical and rational knowledge of our species 
   
  As he writes:  “Our thought, in its purely logical form, is incapable of presenting the true nature of life, the full meaning of the evolutionary movement. Created by life, in definite circumstances, to act on definite things, how can it embrace life, of which it is only an emanation or an aspect?”  
   
  It is to attempt an answer to this question that ‘Creative Evolution’ directs its attention.

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  Attraction Love Sex - The Inside...

  Simon LeVay

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  Sex, after hunger, may be the most powerful motivating force in our lives. It drives us to seek intimate contact with others and to form relationships that may be fleeting or lifelong, blissful or troubled. Yet many mysteries surround sex and sexuality: Why don't we reproduce by virgin birth? Why does so much of our sexual behavior have nothing to do with reproduction? Why isn't everyone heterosexual? How does the brain create sexual arousal? How do sexual kinks develop? Is porn harmful? What is the relationship between sex and love? 
   
   
   
  In Attraction, Love, Sex, Simon LeVay introduces listeners to a memorable cast of researchers trying to answer these questions and many more. A biologist dredges a New Zealand lake for asexual mud snails. Psychologists measure whether eating a good meal changes a man's idea of female beauty. Physiologists place lovers in brain scanners. Geneticists reconstruct the sex crimes of Genghis Khan. Neuroscientists create mice whose sexual behavior can be switched on and off. A zoologist traps and releases 260,000 voles and launches a new science of love. 
   
   
   
  LeVay distills vast expertise on the biology and psychology of sex into an engaging and easy-to-understand survey. This book reveals how scientists are unraveling the secrets of sex and, in the process, shattering many traditional ideas and prejudices.

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  7 Seconds to Die - A Military...

  John F. Antal

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  A military study of the 2020 war between Armenia and Azerbaijan—the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems. 
   
  Fought over the course of forty-four days, the Second Nagorno-Karabakh war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. In 7 Seconds to Die, military consultant and historian John Antal examines the decisive factors of the war and their implications for the future of armed conflict. 
   
  The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. The Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage.

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  INSOMNIA: Holistic Healing -...

  Ashley Fitzgerald

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  Discover a comprehensive and integrative approach to overcoming insomnia with “Insomnia: Holistic Healing.” 
  This essential guide delves into the root causes of sleep disorders and provides a wealth of natural solutions to restore your sleep health.  
  From understanding the science of sleep and the impact of insomnia to exploring holistic practices like meditation, yoga, acupuncture, and herbal remedies, this book empowers you to take control of your sleep in a way that nurtures both mind and body.  
  Each chapter provides practical tools and techniques—whether it’s crafting a sleep-friendly diet, optimizing your sleep environment, or using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).  
  With a special focus on long-term solutions, personalized sleep plans, and weekly healing strategies, “Insomnia: Holistic Healing” offers everything you need to reclaim restful nights and renewed energy.  
  Whether you’re seeking natural remedies, alternative therapies, or a balanced integration of both, this book is your ultimate resource for achieving deep, restorative sleep.  
  This book is a must-read for anyone seeking effective, natural, and sustainable solutions to insomnia. Reclaim your nights and wake up to a healthier, more energized life!  
  Don’t let sleepless nights hold you back any longer. Grab your copy now and take the first step toward reclaiming your peace of mind and body!  
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
   

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  Deep Sleep Now Hypnosis -...

  Dreame Hipnosis

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  Tired of those endless, sleepless nights? Craving the sweet tranquility of deep, restorative sleep? Unearth the power of hypnosis to ease you into a peaceful slumber with this transformational audiobook. 
  Through soothing, hypnotic audio sessions, this guide taps into your subconscious, gently replacing the anxiety and stress that fuel insomnia with serene, calming thoughts. The result? You find yourself effortlessly slipping into a deep sleep, night after night. 
  This isn't about quick fixes or temporary solutions. It's a comprehensive, holistic approach to conquering insomnia naturally, grounding you in effective relaxation techniques. It's time to bid farewell to the frustration of sleepless nights and the fatigue of groggy mornings. 
  With the power of hypnosis, you'll find the tranquility you've been seeking, leading you towards restful nights filled with deep, satisfying sleep. And it doesn't stop there. Imagine waking up refreshed, invigorated, and ready to take on the day with renewed energy and positivity. 
  So, are you ready to conquer insomnia and unlock the secret to restorative sleep? Dive into this transformative audiobook, and find your ticket to peaceful nights and energetic mornings. Your deep sleep is waiting.

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