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  The Story of Drugs - How...

  John Harpoon

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  Throughout human history, substances have shaped the course of civilizations, influencing not only individual lives but entire societies. From the sacred plants used in ancient religious rituals to the drugs that sparked global trade and conflict, substances have been at the center of some of the most transformative events in human history. These substances—whether natural or synthetic—have impacted cultures, economies, medicine, and politics in ways that continue to reverberate today. 
    
  The use of psychoactive substances is as old as human civilization itself. In ancient times, plants like opium, cannabis, and peyote were not only used for their mind-altering properties but also for their spiritual significance. Shamanistic rituals, often involving trance-like states induced by these substances, were common across many early societies. These practices tied substances to deep spiritual experiences, leading to the belief that these plants had a divine or otherworldly power. 
    
  As civilizations grew, so did the complexity of their relationship with drugs. The Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans all had distinct approaches to substances, incorporating them into everything from medicine to social rituals. The introduction of alcohol as a staple in religious ceremonies and social life further solidified the role of substances in the daily lives of these societies. At the same time, substances like opium were recognized for their medicinal value, setting the stage for the eventual development of the pharmaceutical industry. 
   

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  Re-Wild - 50 Paths to Reconnect...

  Stefano Luca Tosoni

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  Fifty practices to help bring nature home—from starting a hiking journal and mindful breathing to forest bathing and foraging.Divided by levels of difficulty, this nature guide book gives swaths of practical advice. From simple things like how to feel at home in nature and learning fun nature facts to finding a trail if you’re lost to foraging plants, mushrooms, herbs, or wild harvesting knick-knacks on nature trails, this hiking book has something to teach you.In the day-to-day, we can lose ourselves in the stress and anxiety of the world we have built. Nature is enough to help you reconnect physically and spiritually to your roots. Simple practices such as taking a walk in the woods or swimming in a cold lake can help you to get outside your head and become one with nature. Immerse yourself in the beautiful images of places you’ve never been and find the most primitive form of peace you have ever known with Re-Wild.Inside Re-Wild, you’ll find:Fifty accessible and simple practices to reconnect with natureA stirring mix of evocative illustrations and photographsTips on everything from wild harvesting to mindfulness, helping readers from both a practical and conceptual point of viewIf you liked The Nature Fix, Surviving the Wild, or The Forager’s Guide to Wild Foods, you’ll love Re-Wild.

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  Random Science Facts That Will...

  Facta Somnus

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  "Random Science Facts That Will Make You Sleep" is an engaging audiobook designed to help you relax and fall asleep quickly while learning something new. It combines soothing narration with a variety of intriguing science facts, covering topics from the depths of space to the wonders of nature. Each fact is chosen to be interesting yet calming, providing a gentle mental diversion that eases your mind away from daily stress. Ideal for bedtime listening, this audiobook is perfect for those who want to end their day with a mix of education, relaxation, and a touch of curiosity.

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  The Milky Way - An Insider's Guide

  William H. Waller

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  “A careful overview of the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, with informative asides into the history of astronomy, galaxy formation and evolution." —Gerry Gilmore, University of CambridgeThis book offers an intimate guide to the Milky Way, taking readers on a grand tour of our home Galaxy's structure, genesis, and evolution, based on the latest astronomical findings. In engaging language, it tells how the Milky Way congealed from blobs of gas and dark matter into a spinning starry abode brimming with diverse planetary systems—some of which may be hosting myriad life forms and perhaps even other technologically communicative species.William Waller vividly describes the Milky Way as it appears in the night sky, acquainting readers with its key components and telling the history of our changing galactic perceptions. Within the Milky Way, ground-based and space-borne telescopes have revealed that our Solar System is not alone. Hundreds of other planetary systems share our tiny part of the vast Galaxy. We reside within a galactic ecosystem that is driven by the theatrics of the most massive stars as they blaze through their brilliant lives and dramatic deaths. Similarly, effervescent ecosystems of hot young stars and fluorescing nebulae delineate the graceful spiral arms in our Galaxy's swirling disk. Beyond the disk, the spheroidal halo hosts the ponderous—and still mysterious—dark matter that outweighs everything else. Another dark mystery lurks deep in the heart of the Milky Way, where a supermassive black hole has produced bizarre phenomena seen at multiple wavelengths.Waller makes the case that our very existence is inextricably linked to the Galaxy that spawned us. 

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  Thermodynamics and Statistical...

  Mark Hedges

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  Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and energy transfer. It provides fundamental principles that govern the behavior of physical systems, from microscopic particles to large-scale industrial processes. Understanding thermodynamics is crucial for fields such as engineering, chemistry, and physics, as it helps explain how energy is conserved, transformed, and dissipated. 
  One of the fundamental aspects of thermodynamics is the concept of a thermodynamic system, which refers to a specific region of space or a set of substances that are being studied. Systems can be classified as open, closed, or isolated, depending on their ability to exchange energy and matter with their surroundings. An open system allows both energy and matter to flow in and out, while a closed system permits energy transfer but not matter exchange. An isolated system, in contrast, does not exchange either energy or matter with its surroundings. 
  Thermodynamic properties are categorized as extensive or intensive. Extensive properties, such as mass, volume, and total energy, depend on the amount of substance present. Intensive properties, like temperature, pressure, and density, do not depend on system size and are uniform throughout a system in equilibrium.

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  A Small If - The Inspiring Story...

  Elijah J. Stacy

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  How hard would you fight if you only had a sliver of hope?Elijah Stacy suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal muscle wasting disease. At the age of sixteen, to avoid agonizing surgery, he had to endure enough physical therapy to change the shape of his own spine. It had never been done before, but still, his doctor gave him a small “if.”In A Small If, Elijah shares thirteen lessons he’s learned throughout his life’s journey of losing his ability to walk, getting bullied in school, losing his brother Max to Duchenne, and learning that his other brother has the same disease.Elijah explains how to overcome extreme suffering by developing an adapter’s mindset, understanding what it means to control something rather than influencing it, and using other people’s negative energy as the ultimate motivation.Today, Elijah’s mission to minimize human suffering and propel human prosperity is fueling his ambition to cure his disease. He’s been told he has less than ten years to live, but he’s faced long odds before.Sometimes, all you need is A Small If.

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