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DARK: An A to Z of the Cosmos

James Wilkins · Unbound
Format: Hardcover

The beginner's guide to the Universe - in a cosmic, coffee-table book package, perfect for anyone who wants to brush up on their astronomical ABCs.Ever wanted to cry out, "What on Earth is a black hole?" but been afraid you'd be shouting into the abyss? Ever wanted to find...
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Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids

Pooja Sarin Tandon MD MPH FAAP · American Academy of Pediatrics
Format: Paperback

Pediatricians and nature experts Pooja Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the convincing case that children and families will be happier, healthier, and more resilient when they spend time in nature. They offer a wealth of suggestions for nature-based activities and suggestions for overcoming...
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Photographic Atlas of the Moon: A Comprehensive Guide for the Amateur Astronomer

Robert Reeves · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover

Written by a dedicated selenophile (a person who loves the Moon) , this guide to Earth's celestial companion is a non-technical narrative that quickly elevates the lunar novice to lunar authority. Photographic Atlas of the Moon explains how the Earth and the Moon are locked together...
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Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures

Katherine Rundell · Random House Audio
Format: Hardcover

From the award-winning author Katherine Rundell comes a "rare and magical book" (Bill Bryson) reckoning with the vanishing wonders of our natural world The world is more astonishing, more miraculous, and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. In this brilliant and passionately...
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Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines

Joy Buolamwini · Random House
Format: Hardcover

"The conscience of the AI revolution" (Fortune) explains how we've arrived at an era of AI harms and oppression, and what we can do to avoid its pitfalls.. "Dr. Joy Buolamwini has been an essential figure in bringing irresponsible, profit-hungry tech giants to their...
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