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  Summary: Why We Sleep -...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book, but a summary & it does not accompany the official. 
  The book takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of the sleeping mind, exploring the various sleep stages and the distinct purposes they serve. Walker doesn't just stop at illustrating the beneficial aspects of good sleep; he sheds light on the perilous path that chronic sleep deprivation can lead individuals down, impacting everything from memory retention to the immune system. 
  By amalgamating scientific research with accessible narratives, the book unravels the complex relationship between sleep and a host of other factors including diet, exercise, and mental health. It explains how sleep can dictate emotional well-being, decision-making, and even the predisposition to diseases such as Alzheimer's and cancer. 
  In a society where sleep deprivation is often worn as a badge of honor, "Why We Sleep" issues a clarion call to re-evaluate our approach to sleep. Walker provides a comprehensive overview of the latest findings in sleep science, effectively dismissing myths and misconceptions that have long surrounded this essential biological function. He offers practical advice on how to nurture sleep, enhancing its quality and, consequently, improving overall health and well-being. 
  As you summarize this groundbreaking book, emphasize the indispensable role of sleep that the author underlines through a spectrum of scientific facts and real-life examples. Illustrate how the book serves as both a wake-up call and a guide, encouraging readers to foster healthier sleep habits to unlock a more fulfilling and healthier life.

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  The Truth About Global Warming -...

  James Taiwo

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  Is global warming really happening? Is such a thing even possible? What does science say – and what about the Bible? And if it is happening, what should we do about it?In this thoughtful analysis, we take a look at the evidence presented by scientists and the scriptures, from the chemistry behind greenhouse gases to the Biblical account of the creation of the Earth, to help readers understand the differences between the two narratives and learn what the Bible really says about mankind’s responsibility to the Earth.It’s a must-read for anyone who’s affected by possible climate change and the responsibilities set upon mankind by God – which is to say, all of us.

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  Made in the USA - The Rise and...

  Vaclav Smil

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  In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and that the loss of American manufacturing is a desirable evolutionary step toward a pure service economy. Smil argues that no advanced economy can prosper without a strong, innovative manufacturing sector and the jobs it creates. 
   
   
    
  Smil explains how manufacturing became a fundamental force behind America's economic, strategic, and social dominance. He describes American manufacturing's rapid rise at the end of the nineteenth century, its consolidation and modernization between the two world wars, its role as an enabler of mass consumption after 1945, and its recent decline. Some economists argue that shipping low-value jobs overseas matters little because the high-value work remains in the United States. But, asks Smil, do we want a society that consists of a small population of workers doing high-value-added work and masses of unemployed? 
   
   
    
  Smil assesses various suggestions for solving America’s manufacturing crisis, including lowering corporate tax rates, promoting research and development, and improving public education. Will America act to preserve and reinvigorate its manufacturing? It is crucial to our social and economic well-being; but, Smil warns, the odds are no better than even.

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  The Observant Walker - Wild Food...

  John Wright

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  When we go for a walk, whether in the countryside or city, we pass through landscapes full of natural beauty and curiosities both visible and invisible - but though we might admire the view, or wonder idly about the name of a flower, we rarely have the knowledge to fully engage with what we see. When we do, our sense of place is expanded, our understanding deepened and we can discover richness in even the most everyday stroll. 
   
  John Wright has been leading forays around Britain for decades. As an expert forager, he shows people how to identify the edible species that abound - but he also reveals the natural history, stories and science behind our surroundings. Here, he takes us with him on eight walks: from verdant forests to wild coastlines, via city pavements, fields and rolling hills, he illuminates what can be found on a walk across any British terrain, and how you might observe and truly understand them, for yourself.

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  Tsunami Days

  John Barnie

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  "We need more writers with bite. We have lived in the flatlands too long," writes John Barnie in one of his 'observations' ('Art in the Flatlands'). And bite he delivers.
  
  Ranging across politics, history, culture, ecological disaster, the meaning of truth, poetry, what we mean by identity and more… Barnie shares a window onto the world that is both erudite and particular. Leaning towards pessimism in a darkening world, these observations are often provocative, not from any bullish desire to antagonise, but as the result of mining a rationalist line of thought with an honesty and consistency that is applied as much to the author as to his subjects. There is a clarity here that some may find uncomfortable, but the aim is always dialogue above agreement; intellectual engagement above cheap solutions and sentimentality.
  
  Barnie asks us to think, consider and dig deeper, but most of all he asks that we "…live richly among our secondary self-created meanings, while recognising them for what they are. To face without flinching the nullity of the great void." ('Varieties of Meaning')
  Tsunami Days is a vital collection of essays for those prepared to engage with its unflinching observations.

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  People Places and Things - A...

  Evan J. Schwartz

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  Whether your company already has ERP software in place or is considering rolling one out, you’re going to need to figure out the best possible way to get the job done while causing the minimum amount of pain and damage. This book is designed to take you through the journey of what a typical rollout looks like and includes real stories from Evan Schwartz's experience in the field.

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