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  Poisonous Plants and Fatal Fungi...

  Sandra Kynes

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  Explore humanity's fascination with death through sixty poisonous plants and how they have affected history, magic, warfare, art, and more. 
   
  Dispatching people with poisonous plants isn't just an Agatha Christie plot—it began thousands of years ago and continues to this day. Deadly Fascination presents sixty profiles divided into five themes, from classic killers to frightful fungi. Each profile includes the plant's history, folklore, and medicinal uses, as well as how it may or may not be used today. 
   
  Though we fear death, we are also drawn to its mysteries. Sandra Kynes feeds our curiosity and dispels common myths, investigating witches and indigenous healers, poisons in popular media, the murky roots of toxicology, and much more. From aconite to poppy to death cap, poisonous plants can attract you like a moth to a flame . . . but don't get too close.

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  The Voyage of the Beagle

  Charles Darwin

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  A young Charles Darwin sets sail in 1831 aboard HMS Beagle, embarking on a five-year scientific expedition. The Beagle's mission is to chart the coast of South America, but for Darwin, the journey becomes a pivotal opportunity to collect extensive geological and biological data. His observations on diverse landscapes and unique species, particularly during his time on the Galapagos Islands, challenge prevailing scientific views and lay the groundwork for his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection.

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  Communication skills hypnosis -...

  Stuart Newman

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  Communication skills hypnosis with DST Hypno and Stu Newman is the perfect way to let your voice be heard.  
  With this powerful program, you can learn how to communicate more effectively in any situation.  
  You will gain insight into yourself as a communicator and develop strategies for speaking confidently and persuasively.  
  This program also teaches you how to listen actively, understand others better, manage difficult conversations with ease, respond quickly in challenging situations, create meaningful connections with people around you - all while remaining calm under pressure!  
  Let go of fear or anxiety when it comes time for public speaking or expressing your opinion - take charge of your communication skills today by listening to DST Hypno's Communication Skills Hypnosis session!

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  100 Amazing Facts about Cats -...

  Marc Dresgui

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  Discover the fascinating secrets of felines with "100 Amazing Facts About Cats," a captivating book that reveals everything you’ve always wanted to know about these mysterious and adorable companions! 🐈 
  Have you ever wondered:Why do cats love to perch in high places?How do cats always manage to land on their feet?What do the different meows of your cat actually mean?Why do cats spend so much time sleeping?How do cats sense their owners’ emotions?What is the real significance of purring in cats? 
  Why this book is perfect for kids and curious adults alike:An educational and fun journey: This book is designed to be both informative and entertaining, offering surprising facts and captivating anecdotes that will spark young readers’ curiosity while enriching their knowledge about cats.Perfect for young readers and animal lovers: With clear and accessible explanations, this book is ideal for children who want to learn more about their favorite pet or for those dreaming of adopting one.Fosters love for animals and respect for nature: By discovering the complexity and adaptability of cats, children will develop a deeper appreciation for these animals and, by extension, for wildlife in general.Develops empathy: Understanding cat behavior and their needs helps children develop empathy and animal care skills, valuable qualities for their personal growth. 
  With "100 Amazing Facts About Cats," embark on a discovery journey of the feline universe like you’ve never seen before and share your children’s wonder for these fascinating creatures.

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  Science for a Green New Deal -...

  Eric A. Davidson

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  Since it was first proposed in the US House of Representatives, the Green New Deal has been hotly debated. The intent was not simply to fight climate change or address a specific environmental concern, but rather to tackle how climate change and other environmental challenges affect the economy, the vulnerable, and social justice—and vice versa. 
   
   
   
  In Science for a Green New Deal, Eric Davidson dissects this legislative resolution. He also shows how green new deal thinking offers a framework for a convergence of the natural sciences, social science, economics, and community engagement to develop holistic policy solutions to the most pressing issues of our day. Davidson weaves the case for linkages among multiple global crises, including a pandemic that has reversed progress on fighting poverty and hunger, an acceleration of climate change, and a renewed awareness of profound social injustices highlighted by the Black Lives Matter movement. 
   
   
   
  Illustrating these points with his personal life experiences as a child growing up in Montana and as a famed researcher leading a large scientific society, Davidson relates these complex challenges to our everyday lives and decision-making. Science for a Green New Deal is a realistic and optimistic look at how we can attain a more sustainable, prosperous, and just future.

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  Minding the Climate - How...

  MD Ann-Christine Duhaime

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  If we believe the climate crisis is real, why is it so difficult to change our behavior and our consumer tendencies? 
   
   
   
  Minding the Climate investigates this problem in the neuroscience of decision-making. Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, points to the evolution of the human brain during eons of resource scarcity. The brain adapted to prioritize short-term survival over more uncertain long-term outcomes. But the resulting behavioral architecture is poorly suited to the present, when scarcity is a lesser concern and slow-moving challenges like environmental issues present the greatest danger. Duhaime details how even our acknowledged best interests are thwarted by the brain's reward system: if a behavior isn't perceived as immediately beneficial, we probably won't do it—never mind that we "know" we should. 
   
   
   
  Luckily, we can sway our brains, and those of others, to alter our behaviors. Duhaime describes concrete, achievable interventions that have been shown to encourage our neurological circuits to embrace new rewards. Such small, incremental steps that individuals take, whether in their roles as consumers, in the workplace, or in leadership positions, are necessary to mitigate climate change. The more we understand how our tendencies can be overridden by our brain's capacity to adapt, Duhaime argues, the more likely we are to have a future.

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