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Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River Thames
Lara Maiklem · Liveright
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
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A quixotic journey through London's past, Mudlark plumbs the banks of the Thames to reveal the stories hidden behind the archaeological remnants of an ancient city.Long heralded as a city treasure herself, expert "mudlarker" Lara Maiklem is uniquely trained in the art of seeking.... |
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How Charts Lie: Getting Smarter about Visual Information
Cairo, Alberto · W. W. Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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A leading data visualization expert explores the negative -- and positive -- influences that charts have on our perception of truth.We've all heard that a picture is worth a thousand words, but what if we don't understand what we're looking at? Social media has made charts,... |
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The Hidden World of the Fox
Adele Brand · William Morrow
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
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In the spirit of H is for Hawk, an intimate portrait of foxes, by a British mammal ecologist who has studied the beloved yet mysterious creatures across four continents."Succinct, clear, sophisticated. I couldn't stop reading." - Jeff VanderMeer, bestselling author of Annihilation... |
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Rewild Yourself: Making Nature More Visible in our Lives
Barnes, Simon · Pegasus Books
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover
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For those readers who want to get closer to the nature all around them and bring it back into focus within their lives, this book is the ideal companion.We're not just losing the wild world. We're forgetting it. We're no longer noticing it. We've lost the habit of looking... |
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Re-Bisoning the West: Restoring an American Icon to the Landscape
Kurt Repanshek · Torrey House Press
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
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"A much-needed look at the exceptionally fraught relationship between bison and people ... engaging and comprehensive." - BOOKLIST "A fast-paced and readable look at the recent history and immediate future of bison in the American landscape. Recommended for those interested... |
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The Science of Rick and Morty: The Unofficial Guide to Earth's Stupidest Show
Matt Brady · Atria Books
Pages: 336
Format: Paperback
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Explore the real science behind the Cartoon Network phenomenon Rick and Morty - one of television's most irreverent, whip-smart, and darkly hilarious shows - and discover how close we are to Rick's many experiments becoming a reality. Adult Swim's Rick and Morty is one of the smartest... |
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The Illustrated Bestiary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Inspiring Animals
Maia Toll · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 168
Format: Hardcover
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People across cultures and through the centuries have felt a spiritual, symbolic connection to animals. In The Illustrated Bestiary, author and spiritual wellness guide Maia Toll turns the insight and wisdom that birthed The Illustrated Herbiary - her best-selling volume on the mystical... |
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Outgrowing God: A Beginner's Guide
Richard Dawkins · Random House
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
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Should we believe in God? In this brisk introduction to modern atheism, one of the world's greatest science writers tells us why we shouldn't.Richard Dawkins was fifteen when he stopped believing in God. Deeply impressed by the beauty and complexity of living things, he'd felt... |
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Chasing the Sun: How the Science of Sunlight Shapes Our Bodies and Minds
Geddes, Linda · Pegasus Books
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
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A fascinating look at how humans' relationship with the sun continues to shape our bodies, attitudes, and societies.Our biology is set up to work in partnership with the sun. Little wonder then that humans have long worshipped and revered our nearest star: life itself arose on earth... |
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