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  Under the Henfluence - Inside...

  Tove Danovich

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  Since first domesticating the chicken thousands of years ago, humans have become exceptionally adept at raising them for food. Yet most people rarely interact with chickens or know much about them. In Under the Henfluence, culture reporter Tove Danovich explores the lives of these quirky, mysterious birds who stole her heart the moment her first box of chicks arrived at the post office. 
   
   
   
  From a hatchery in Iowa to a chicken show in Ohio to a rooster rescue in Minnesota, Danovich interviews the people breeding, training, healing, and, most importantly, adoring chickens. With more than 26 billion chickens living on industrial farms around the world, they’re easy to dismiss as just another dinner ingredient. Yet Danovich's reporting reveals the hidden cleverness, quiet sweetness, and irresistible personalities of these birds, as well as the complex human-chicken relationship that has evolved over centuries. This glimpse into the lives of backyard chickens doesn't just help us to understand chickens better—it also casts light back on ourselves and what we've ignored throughout the explosive growth of industrial agriculture. Woven with delightful and sometimes heartbreaking anecdotes from Danovich's own henhouse, Under the Henfluence proves that chickens are so much more than what they bring to the table.

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  How to deal with performance...

  Stuart Newman

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  If you're looking for an effective way to deal with performance anxiety, look no further than DST Hypno with Stu Newman.  
  With this self-hypnosis program, you can learn how to manage your anxiety in a safe and natural way.  
  This program is designed to help you relax and focus on the task at hand so that your performance will be successful.  
  You'll also gain insight into why certain situations cause feelings of anxiousness so that you can better prepare yourself for future performances.  
  By using DST Hypno with Stu Newman, not only will your confidence increase but so too will the quality of your performances!

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  Dream States - Smart Cities...

  John Lorinc

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  WINNER OF THE 2022 WRITERS’ TRUST BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY
  		 
  Is the ‘smart city’ the utopia we’ve been waiting for?
  		 
  The promise of the so-called smart city has been at the forefront of urban planning and development since the early 2010s, and the tech industry that supplies smart city software and hardware is now worth hundreds of billions a year.
  		 
  But the ideas and approaches underpinning smart city tech raise tough and important questions about the future of urban communities, surveillance, automation, and public participation. The smart city era, moreover, belongs firmly in a longer historical narrative about cities — one defined by utopian ideologies, architectural visions, and technological fantasies.
  		 
  Smart streetlights, water and air quality tracking, autonomous vehicles: with examples from all over the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Portland, and Chicago, Dream States unpacks the world of smart city tech, but also situates this important shift in city-building into a broader story about why we still dream about perfect places.
  		 
  “John Lorinc’s incisive analysis in Dream States reminds us that the search for urban utopia is not new. Throughout the book, Lorinc underscores the fact that a gamut of urban innovations – from smart city megaprojects to e-government to pandemic preparedness tools – only provide promise when scrutinized together with the political, economic, social, and physical complexities of urban life.” – Shauna Brail, University of Toronto
  		 
  “Dream States: Smart Cities, Technology, and the Pursuit of Urban Utopias takes us on a fascinating journey across world cities to show how technology has shaped them in the past and how smart city technology will reshape them in the future. This book is essential reading for policy makers, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the opportunities and challenges of smart city technology and what it means for city building.” – Enid Slack, University of Toronto School of Cities
  		 
  “Utopia may be the oldest grift in the city-building business, but Dream States shows that technology is a timeless tool for turning the most ordinary of urban dreams – clean air and water, safe streets, and decent homes – into reality. As digital dilettantes try to sell us on a software overhaul, John Lorinc provides us an indispensable and flawless guide to the must-haves and never-agains of the smart city.” – Anthony Townsend, Urbanist in Residence, Cornell Tech, author of Smart Cities

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  The Landscapes of Science and...

  Nick Spencer, Hannah Waite

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  The relationship between science and religion has long been a heated debate and is becoming an ever more popular topic. The scientific capacity to manipulate and change humans and their environment through genetic engineering, life extension, and AI is going to take a huge leap forward in the twenty-first century, provoking endless debates around humans "playing God." 
   
   
   
  But what do we mean by this? Asking this question is surprisingly hard work. Attempts to "essentialize" science, let alone religion, quickly run into trouble. Where are the boundaries? Whose definition of science is definitive? Which concept of religious is the authoritative one? 
   
   
   
  Ultimately, neither "science" nor "religion" can be pinned down to one single meaning or definition. Rather, they encompass a family of definitions that relate to one another in a complex web of shifting ways. Drawing on extensive research with over a hundred leading thinkers in the UK—including Martin Rees, Brian Cox, Susan Greenfield, A. C. Grayling, Ray Tallis, Linda Woodhead, Steve Bruce, Adam Rutherford, Robin Dunbar, Francesca Stavrakopoulou, and Iain McGilchrist—The Landscapes of Science and Religion takes the much-needed step of asking what science and religion actually are, before turning to the familiar question of how they relate to one another.

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  Soil Science Simplified -...

  KATE LOWENFELS, JEFF MESSNER

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  Soil Science Simplified: Unearth the Richness of the Earth Beneath Us: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Soil Science for a Thriving Garden and a Sustainable Future 🌍🌱 
  Hey there, eco-enthusiast! Do you have a green thumb or simply a burning curiosity about the world beneath your feet? Ever wondered why some plants thrive while others seem to sigh in despair? The secret, my friend, isn’t just in the seed, but in the soil! 
  This isn’t just a book; it’s your ticket to tapping into the pulsating heart of Mother Earth. And guess what? You don’t need a PhD. This guide whisks you away on a down-to-earth journey, making soil science not just accessible but absolutely enthralling! 
  🌱 Soil 101: Dive beneath the surface and get to know soil in all its vibrant, varied glory. Understand its composition, structure, and the micro-universe that teems within. 
  🔬 The Science Unearthed: Demystify the complex processes that make soil the life-giving medium it is. Photosynthesis, respiration, and nutrient cycles? We’ve got them covered in digestible bites! 
  🍅 Garden Glory: Transform your garden from ‘meh’ to mesmerizing. Discover how understanding soil can lead to lusher lawns, vivacious veggies, and fabulous flowers. 
  🌍 Sustainability and Soil: Grasp the integral role of soil in our ecosystem. Dive into practices that not only nourish your garden but also safeguard our planet’s future. 
  Dust off that trowel, let curiosity take root, and dive hands-first into the wonderland below. A thriving garden and a sustainable future are right beneath your feet! 
  Grab your copy, roll up your sleeves, and let's get the dirt on soil! 🌸🍂🔍🎋

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  Summer Year-Round… on the Moon

  Edmund T. Shearin

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  Summer, Year-Round… On the Moon is a gripping exploration of humanity’s boldest leap yet—creating life where none existed before. Combining cutting-edge science with visionary engineering, this book takes readers to the Moon, where builder bots and high-intensity heat generators transform the barren lunar surface into a thriving off-world resort. From extracting water and producing hydrogen to crafting tunnels and domes beneath the Moon’s crust, the narrative captures the awe and challenges of turning ambition into reality. As domes rise and oxygen flows, new questions emerge: What is the cost of taming a world that never belonged to us? Blending science fiction with real-world possibilities, the story highlights humanity’s resilience, ingenuity, and the delicate balance between progress and respect for the unknown. With themes of collaboration, survival, and the desire to thrive beyond Earth, Summer, Year-Round… On the Moon is a thrilling testament to both the power and fragility of human ambition.

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