Nature Books
Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.
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Cheryl Strayed
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Vintage
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Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
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At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.
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Justin Gregg
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August
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2022
If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal
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This book is an intriguing pick for anyone fascinated by the grand tapestry of life on Earth, and our place within it. Justin Gregg playfully nudges you to reconsider our human-centric view of intelligence, comparing our complex minds to the more streamlined, perhaps enviable, mental frameworks of animals. If you're interested in a mix of humor, philosophy, and science, that could leave you with a newfound respect for the animal world and perhaps a bit of humble pie concerning our own species, "If Nietzsche Were A Narwhal" might just be your next favorite read.
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Vanessa Woods, Brian Hare |
Oneworld
Publications
The Genius of Dogs : Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man's Best Friend
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The Genius of Dogs is a must-read for all dog owners who want to gain a deeper understanding of their canine companion. Dr. Brian Hare's research uncovers the unique intelligence of dogs and helps readers build a better relationship with their furry friends. With engaging anecdotes and scientific evidence, this book provides valuable insights into how dogs think and behave.
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Max Adams
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Head
Of
Zeus
The Wisdom of Trees : A Miscellany
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A passionate and informative celebration of trees and of man’s ingenuity in exploiting their resources: the perfect gift for anyone who cares about the natural worldTrees are marvels of nature, still-standing giants of extraordinary longevity. In a beautifully written sequence of essays, anecdotes, and profiles of species from yew to scots pine, Max Adams explores both the amazing biology of trees and humanity’s relationship with wood and forest across the centuries. Embellished with images from John Evelyn’s classic Sylva (1664), this beautifully designed gift book offers both a natural and a cultural history of trees, and will delight anyone who cares about the natural world and our interaction with it.
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Sarah Marquis
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Thomas
Dunne
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Wild by Nature
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Wild by Nature is an inspiring memoir of Sarah Marquis's incredible solo trek in the Gobi desert from Siberia to Thailand, overcoming tremendous obstacles like wildlife, diseases, and dangerous encounters with people on the way. This book is perfect for adventure enthusiasts who want to experience the thrill of the wild and appreciate resilience and human determination. The story highlights Marquis's bravery and her passion for exploring the untamed outdoors, while living off the land.
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Henry David Thoreau
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Penguin
Uk
Where I Lived, and What I Lived For
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Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.
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Andreas Malm
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Verso
The Progress of This Storm : On Society and Nature in a Warming World
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An attack on the idea that nature and society are impossible to distinguish from each otherIn a world careening towards climate chaos, nature is dead. It can no longer be separated from society. Everything is a blur of hybrids, where humans possess no exceptional agency to set them apart from dead matter. But is it really so? In this blistering polemic and theoretical manifesto, Andreas Malm develops a in a warming world, nature comes roaring back, and it is more important than ever to distinguish between the natural and the social. Only with a unique agency attributed to humans can resistance become conceivable.
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Bill Bryson
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Black
Swan
A Walk In The Woods
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Recommended for those who love hiking and the great outdoors. A humorous and inspiring account of Bryson's journey through the Appalachian Trail, filled with interesting facts and encounters with wildlife. Bryson's witty writing style and honest reflections make for a delightful read that will make you want to lace up your hiking boots and explore the wilderness yourself.
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Mairi Kidd
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Scholastic
Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends
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If you're enchanted by magic and mythical creatures, Scottish Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends is a must-read. This beautiful new edition brings together 18 captivating Scottish tales, from cat-faced ladies to faery bagpipers. The book also includes Scottish versions of classic tales like Cinderella and The Frog Prince, adding a unique twist to familiar stories. With shiny foil highlights on the cover, it's also the perfect gift for anyone who loves the magic and mystery of Scotland.
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Larry Korn, Masanobu Fukuoka |
Penguin
Classics
The Dragonfly Will Be the Messiah
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the ecological challenges we face and the need for transformative action. In "The Dragonfly Will Be the Messiah," the author, a pioneer of the 'do-nothing' farming method, presents a thought-provoking reflection on global ecological trauma. Through profound insights, they argue that we must radically transform our understanding of nature and our place in it in order to restore and heal the planet. This book will inspire readers to reconsider their relationship with the environment and embrace a more sustainable future.
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Jerry A. Coyne
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Penguin
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Why Evolution Is True
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The proof for evolution is vast, varied, and magnificent, drawn from different fields of scientific inquiry. Todat, scientists are documenting species splitting into two, observing animals and plants adapting before our eyes,and finding more and more fossils capturing what happened eons ago--dinosaurs that have sprouted feathers, fish that have grown limbs. In this unique and accessible summary of the facts supporting the theory of natural selection, Jerry A. Coyne eloquently shows that evolution does nothing to destroy the beauty of life, only enhances it. By demonstrating the "indelible stamp" of the processes first proposed by Darwin, Coyne does not aim to prove creationism wrong. Rather, by using irrefutable evidence, it sets out to prove evolution right."OUTSTANDINGLY GOOD...COYNE'S KNOWLEDGE OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY IS PRODIGIOUS, HIS DEPLOYMENT OF IT AS MASTERFUL AS HIS TOUCH IS LIGHT." --RICHARD DAWKINS, THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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Alexandra Horowitz
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Simon
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Schuster
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Inside of a Dog : What Dogs See, Smell, and Know
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The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and other quirky animal, the human. "Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs' perceptual and cognitive abilities and then draws a picture of what it mgiht be like to be a dog. What it's like to be able to smell not just every bit of open food in the house but also to smell sadness in humans, or even the passag eof time? How does a tingy dog manage to play sucessfully with a Great Dane? What is it like to hear the bodily vibrations of insects or the hum of a fluorescent light? Why must a person on a bicycle be chased? What's it like to use your mouth as a hand? In short, what is it like for a dog to experience life from two feet off the ground, amidst the smells of the sidewalk, gazing at our ankles or knees? Inside of a Dog explains these things and much more. The answers can be surprising-once we set aside our natural inclination to anthropomorphize dogs. Inside of a Dog also contains up-to-the-minute-research-on dogs' detection of disease, the secrets of their tails, and their skill at reading our attention-that Horowitz puts into useful context. Although not a formal training guide, Insie of Dog has practical applicaiton for dog lovers interested in understanding why their dogs do what they do. With alight touch and the weight of science behind her, Alexandra Horowtiz examines the animal we think we know best but may actually understand the least. This book is as close as you can get to knowing about dogs without being a dog yourself
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Robert Moor
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Aurum
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On Trails : An Exploration
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A strikingly original debut from a tremendous new talent, Rob Moor explores the nature of trails, from hiking the Appalachian trail to the biological phenomenon of how the trails of ants are formed. In the vein of Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust: A History of Walking, this book will explore the small and particular, tracing the formation of trails from the most tiny―ants, termites, tent caterpillars; neural pathways, minute fossil trails―to the vastest and most diffuse, including the International Appalachian Trail, what will be the world’s longest footpath, spanning from Alabama to Morocco. Introducing readers to a range of fascinating characters: from a French entomologist named Audrey Dussutour. who studies how ants are capable of externalizing memory, (allowing very simple creatures to make very smart decisions); to an old man in Vermont named Larry Benoit, who has been called America’s best deer hunter, to a renowned trail builder in Tennessee who fashions trails using a motorized dirt bike.As Rob re-evaluates what we think of as simple and ordinary, he is also wedding two popular genres of nonfiction: the long distance hiking memoir (Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods) with the essayistic nature writing (like that of John McPhee).Moor is that he is a great nature writer, but also a mind-bending thinker: “What entrances me about trails―what so many nature writers overlook―is that they are more than physical phenomena; a trail is a model of elegance and a lesson in cooperation. They also provide a conceptual lens that, once goggled to your eye, alters all you survey. You begin to see even the plainest things as linear, ever-optimizing, self-perpetuating.” This deep search for meaning introduces readers to experts who work with trails of all kind, outrageous hiking anecdotes and spectacular descriptions of landscapes and animal behavior. Moor’s book gives an eye-opening tour, leaving us with a much richer, prismatic take on what we constantly take for granted: how we get where we’re going.
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James Herriot
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Pan
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All Things Bright and Beautiful
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James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House. His former boss, now partner, Siegfried, lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan.James continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters -- humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets -- all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time.
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Bree Claffey, Lauren Bamford |
Thames
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Hudson
Indoor Green Living With Plants
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"Indoor Green" is akin to a gentle walk through a lush indoor garden. If you've ever felt that an empty corner of your room is calling for a touch of green, this is your guidebook. Bree Claffey's expert eye for interior design and sincere love for the leafy tenants of our homes offers both visual feast and practical advice. Whether you're a seasoned plant parent or just considering your first succulent, the book's stunning photographs and insightful interviews will inspire you to create your own indoor oasis.
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George M. Church, Edward Regis |
Basic
Books
Regenesis : How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves
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Regenesis could be a good read for those interested in learning about the potential of synthetic biology. The book explains the latest advances in this emerging field and how it will revolutionize our lives. The authors explore how synthetic biology might offer solutions to pressing global issues, such as climate change and energy shortages. The book is well-researched and provides a balanced analysis of the potential benefits and perils of this technology.
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Henry David Thoreau
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Dover
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Walden: Or, Life in the Woods
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Walden is a classic piece of American literature that captures the beauty and simplicity of nature. Thoreau's observations of the natural world are insightful, and the book inspires readers to live a more deliberate, mindful existence. If you're interested in philosophy, environmentalism, or just seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world, then Walden is definitely worth your consideration.
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Edward O. Wilson
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Penguin
Classics
Every Species is a Masterpiece
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This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about conservation and understanding the intricate beauty of our planet's ecosystems. Edward O. Wilson's profound writings not only showcase the richness and diversity of life on Earth but also emphasize our responsibility to protect and preserve these fragile ecosystems. Through his mesmerizing exploration, Wilson sparks a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world, inspiring readers to take action and become advocates for a greener, more sustainable future.
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Akiko Busch
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Penguin
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How To Disappear : Notes on Invisibility in a Time of Transparency
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"How to Disappear" is a thought-provoking book that can resonate with anyone tired of the constant pressure to be visible and "connected." It encourages readers to rediscover the beauty of living a private life by exploring different forms of invisibility and their meaning in today's society. Busch's engaging writing style and personal experiences make this book a must-read for anyone seeking a fulfilling and meaningful life outside the spotlight.
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Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing
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Princeton
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The Mushroom at the End of the World : On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins
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"The Mushroom at the End of the World" is an eye-opening exploration of the unexpected connections between human destruction and the natural world's resilience. Author Anna Lowenhaupt Tsing follows the journey of matsutake mushrooms, a valuable commodity in Japan, and the varied characters involved in its commerce. Through their stories, Tsing examines the possibilities for collaborative survival in damaged landscapes and offers a unique perspective on the impact of capitalism on our planet's ecosystems. This book will appeal to those interested in environmental studies, anthropology, and economics.
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Robert Macfarlane
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Penguin
Uk
The Gifts of Reading
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"The Gifts of Reading by Robert Macfarlane is a short and sweet essay that explores the emotional and intellectual exchange that occurs when books are gifted. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever shared their love of reading with someone else or has been gifted a book that forever changed them. Macfarlane's lyrical prose will leave you feeling enriched and grateful for the transcendent power of the written word."
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Mary Oliver
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Penguin
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A Thousand Mornings
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"A Thousand Mornings" could be a great read for those who appreciate poetry that imbues ordinary moments with deep meaning. Oliver's collection of poems is a refreshing antidote to the busy-ness of modern life, reminding readers to stop and appreciate the simple beauty of the natural world around us. The author's humility and ability to find joy in small moments make this collection an uplifting and calming read.
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Simon Winchester
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Harper
Collins
Pacific : The Ocean of the Future
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Bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature.As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow. With China on the rise, so, too, are the American cities of the West coast, including Seattle, San Francisco, and the long cluster of towns down the Silicon Valley.Today, the Pacific is ascendant. Its geological history has long transformed us—tremendous earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis—but its human history, from a Western perspective, is quite young, beginning with Magellan’s sixteenth-century circumnavigation. It is a natural wonder whose most fascinating history is currently being made.In telling the story of the Pacific, Simon Winchester takes us from the Bering Strait to Cape Horn, the Yangtze River to the Panama Canal, and to the many small islands and archipelagos that lie in between. He observes the fall of a dictator in Manila, visits aboriginals in northern Queensland, and is jailed in Tierra del Fuego, the land at the end of the world. His journey encompasses a trip down the Alaska Highway, a stop at the isolated Pitcairn Islands, a trek across South Korea and a glimpse of its mysterious northern neighbor.Winchester’s personal experience is vast and his storytelling second to none. And his historical understanding of the region is formidable, making Pacific a paean to this magnificent sea of beauty, myth, and imagination that is transforming our lives.
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Czerski Helen
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Black
Swan
Storm in a Teacup : The Physics of Everyday Life
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Just as Freakonomics brought economics to life, so Storm in a Teacup brings physics into our daily lives and makes it fascinating.What is it that helps both scorpions and cyclists to survive? What do raw eggs and gyroscopes have in common? And why does it matter?In an age of string theory, fluid dynamics and biophysics, it can seem as if the science of our world is only for specialists and academics. Not so, insists Helen Czerski – and in this sparkling new book she explores the patterns and connections that illustrate the grandest theories in the smallest everyday objects and experiences.Linking what makes popcorn pop to Antarctic winds, coffee stains to blood tests or ketchup bottles to aliens in space, every thread you pull in the fabric of everyday life shows you something new about the intricate patterns of our world.Read Storm in a Teacup and you will see and understand the world as you never did before.
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Bruce Chatwin, Nicholas Shakespeare |
Vintage
Classics
In Patagonia : 40th Anniversary Edition
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When Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia was published in 1977 it heralded the arrival of a startling new talent in British literature. Critics were surprised and spellbound by a story of an adventure which blurred the boundaries between travel writing, biography, history and memoir. All readers recognised its timeless quality – Auberon Waugh went as far as to call it ‘a classic’.Forty years later, Chatwin’s first book continues to inspire generations of travellers and writers. This 40th anniversary edition celebrates the enduring status of In Patagonia and includes a host of material from the archive to recreate the book’s genesis and publication.
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Katie Daisy
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Chronicle
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How to Be a Wildflower : A Field Guide
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A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin: How to Be A Wildflower is the book to celebrate these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. • Maintains wonder and inspiration with a collection of peaceful pages filled with things such as a prompt to hike by the light of the moon, a recipe to make rhubarb pie, and a place to press flowers• Features stunning and whimsical illustrations to fill you with serene and calming thoughts that inspire a closer relationship with the world around you• Katie Daisy is an artist whose work captures the essence of living with nature and How to Be a Wildflower is a glowing example of that"For pure whimsy, you just can't beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie." —Traditional HomeFor every wild and free spirit—and those who aspire to bemdash;this is a field guide to living life to the fullest.• Every page inside the charming two-piece case invites readers to wonder, gather, savor, and ponder the natural world around them.• Makes a great coffee table book and a starter to interesting and motivational conversations.
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Hope Jahren
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Knopf
Doubleday
Publishing
Group
Lab Girl
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National BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Film Prize for Excellence in Science BooksFinalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardOne of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, TIME.com, NPR, Slate, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kirkus ReviewsGeobiologist Hope Jahren has spent her life studying trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Lab Girl is her revelatory treatise on plant life--but it is also a celebration of the lifelong curiosity, humility, and passion that drive every scientist. In these pages, Hope takes us back to her Minnesota childhood, where she spent hours in unfettered play in her father's college laboratory. She tells us how she found a sanctuary in science, learning to perform lab work "with both the heart and the hands." She introduces us to Bill, her brilliant, eccentric lab manager. And she extends the mantle of scientist to each one of her readers, inviting us to join her in observing and protecting our environment. Warm, luminous, compulsively readable, Lab Girl vividly demonstrates the mountains that we can move when love and work come together.
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Sebastian Junger
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Fourth
Estate
The Perfect Storm : A True Story of Man Against the Sea
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"Takes readers into the maelstrom and shows nature's splendid and dangerous havoc at its utmost".October 1991. It was "the perfect storm"--a tempest that may happen only once in a century--a nor'easter created by so rare a combination of factors that it could not possibly have been worse. Creating waves ten stories high and winds of 120 miles an hour, the storm whipped the sea to inconceivable levels few people on Earth have ever witnessed. Few, except the six-man crew of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing boat tragically headed towards its hellish center.
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John Kaag
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Picador
Hiking with Nietzsche : On Becoming Who You Are
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Hiking with Nietzsche is an introspective journey that explores the wisdom and revelations at the core of Nietzsche's philosophy. It encourages readers to come to grips with the unobtainable, defeat complacency, balance sanity and madness, and most importantly, become who they are. This book is perfect for individuals who seek meaning in life, and those who enjoy a philosophical exploration of the human condition.
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Charles and Ralling Christopher (ed) Darwin
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Ariel
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Voyage of Charles Darwin
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A chronological selection of Darwin's own writings from his diary, journal, and autobiography, which highlight the adventure as well as the scientific inquiry of his monumental voyage on the HMS Beagle. Excellent color photographs of the flora and fauna make this an inviting introduction to Darwin's work. The book is also a supplement to and commentary on the British TV dramatization of the same title.
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Bruno Latour
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Polity
Down to Earth : Politics in the New Climatic Regime
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"Down to Earth" is a must-read for anyone concerned about the global ecological crisis. Bruno Latour offers a powerful argument for why we must shift our political focus towards the Earth as the only sustainable future for humanity. He explores the interconnectedness of exploding inequalities, massive deregulation and climate change denial, and suggests that belonging to a territory is the most important phenomenon that we need to rethink. This book is a call to action for anyone who cares about the future of our planet.
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Cheryl Strayed
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Atlantic
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Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found
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At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage crumbled. With nothing to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to walk eleven-hundred miles of the west coast of America - from the Mojave Desert, through California and Oregon, and into Washington state - and to do it alone. She had no experience of long-distance hiking and the journey was nothing more than a line on a map. But it held a promise - a promise of piecing together a life that lay in ruins at her feet.Strayed's account captures the agonies - both mental and physical - of her incredible journey; how it maddened and terrified her, and how, ultimately, it healed her. Wild is a brutal memoir of survival, grief and redemption: a searing portrayal of life at its lowest ebb and at its highest tide.
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Edward O. Wilson
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Liveright
Half-Earth : Our Planet's Fight for Life
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In order to stave off the mass extinction of species, including our own, we must move swiftly to preserve the biodiversity of our planet, says Edward O. Wilson in his most impassioned book to date. Half-Earth argues that the situation facing us is too large to be solved piecemeal and proposes a solution commensurate with the magnitude of the problem: dedicate fully half the surface of the Earth to nature.If we are to undertake such an ambitious endeavor, we first must understand just what the biosphere is, why it's essential to our survival, and the manifold threats now facing it. In doing so, Wilson describes how our species, in only a mere blink of geological time, became the architects and rulers of this epoch and outlines the consequences of this that will affect all of life, both ours and the natural world, far into the future.Half-Earth provides an enormously moving and naturalistic portrait of just what is being lost when we clip "twigs and eventually whole braches of life's family tree." In elegiac prose, Wilson documents the many ongoing extinctions that are imminent, paying tribute to creatures great and small, not the least of them the two Sumatran rhinos whom he encounters in captivity. Uniquely, Half-Earth considers not only the large animals and star species of plants but also the millions of invertebrate animals and microorganisms that, despite being overlooked, form the foundations of Earth's ecosystems.In stinging language, he avers that the biosphere does not belong to us and addresses many fallacious notions such as the idea that ongoing extinctions can be balanced out by the introduction of alien species into new ecosystems or that extinct species might be brought back through cloning. This includes a critique of the "anthropocenists," a fashionable collection of revisionist environmentalists who believe that the human species alone can be saved through engineering and technology.Despite the Earth's parlous condition, Wilson is no doomsayer, resigned to fatalism. Defying prevailing conventional wisdom, he suggests that we still have time to put aside half the Earth and identifies actual spots where Earth's biodiversity can still be reclaimed. Suffused with a profound Darwinian understanding of our planet's fragility, Half-Earth reverberates with an urgency like few other books, but it offers an attainable goal that we can strive for on behalf of all life.
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Gaia Vince
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Adventures in the Anthropocene : A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made
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We all know our planet is in crisis, and that it is largely our fault. But all too often the full picture of change is obstructed by dense data sets and particular catastrophes. Struggling with this obscurity in her role as an editor at Nature, Gaia Vince decided to travel the world and see for herself what life is really like for people on the frontline of this new reality. What she found was a number people doing the most extraordinary things.During her journey she finds a man who is making artificial glaciers in Nepal along with an individual who is painting mountains white to attract snowfall; take the electrified reefs of the Maldives; or the man who's making islands out of rubbish in the Caribbean. These are ordinary people who are solving severe crises in crazy, ingenious, effective ways. While Vince does not mince words regarding the challenging position our species is in, these wonderful stories, combined with the new science that underpins Gaia's expertise and research, make for a persuasive, illuminating — and strangely hopeful — read on what the Anthropocene means for our future.
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Mary Oliver
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Mary Oliver was awarded the National Book Award for New and Selected Poems, Volume One. Since its initial appearance it has become one of the best-selling volumes of poetry in the country. This collection features thirty poems published only in this volume as well as selections from the poet's first eight books.Mary Oliver's perceptive, brilliantly crafted poems about the natural landscape and the fundamental questions of life and death have won high praise from critics and readers alike. "Do you love this world?" she interrupts a poem about peonies to ask the reader. "Do you cherish your humble and silky life?" She makes us see the extraordinary in our everyday lives, how something as common as light can be "an invitation/to happiness,/and that happiness,/when it's done right,/is a kind of holiness,/palpable and redemptive." She illuminates how a near miss with an alligator can be the catalyst for seeing the world "as if for the second time/the way it really is." Oliver's passionate demonstrations of delight are powerful reminders of the bond between every individual, all living things, and the natural world.
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Robert Macfarlane
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Penguin
Underland - A Deep Time Journey
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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the internationally bestselling, prize-winning author of Landmarks, The Lost Words and The Old Ways
'Dazzling' Guardian'Heart-stopping' Daily Telegraph'Mesmerizing' Observer'Epic' Financial Times 'You'd be crazy not to read this book' The Sunday Times
Underland is an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory and the land itself. At once ancient and urgent, this is a book that will change the way you see the world.'Marvellous... Neverending curiosity, generosity of spirit, erudition, bravery and clarity... This is a book well worth reading' The Times
'Extraordinary... at once learned and readable, thrilling and beautifully written' Observer'Attentive, thoughtful, finely honed... I turned the last page with the unusual conviction of having been in the company of a fine writer who is - who must surely be - a good man' Telegraph
'Poetry, science, a healthy sense of the uncanny and a touch of the shamanic are the hallmarks of his writing... This is a journey that tells the story not just of nature but of human nature. And there is noone I would more gladly follow on it' i'Startling and memorable, charting invisible and vanishing worlds. Macfarlane has made himself Orpheus, the poet who ventures down to the darkest depths and returns - frighteningly alone-to sing of what he has seen' New Statesman
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Simon Winchester, Illus. with photos |
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Atlantic : A Vast Ocean of a Million Stories
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This book offers a captivating journey through the history of the Atlantic Ocean, from its ancient origins to modern-day, and its impact on human civilization. Readers who enjoy factual accounts of history and science will appreciate how Simon Winchester interweaves personal travel experiences with historical research to create a comprehensive and entertaining account of the Atlantic's significant influence on human affairs.
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Amitav Ghosh
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The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable
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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.
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Judith De Graaff, Igor Josifovic |
Abrams
Plant Tribe : Living Happily Ever After with Plants
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Plant Tribe is a great read for plant lovers looking to enhance their overall well-being. The book offers practical plant care tips, beautiful home decor inspiration, and advice on using plants to attract love and prosperity. Its unique feature is the combination of plant knowledge and style guidance, making it a perfect fit for readers who enjoy both interior design and plant care. Overall, Plant Tribe is a comprehensive guide to living with plants and adding positive energy to every room in your house.
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Cynthia Barnett
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The Sound of the Sea : Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans
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"The Sound of the Sea" is a great read for beachcombers, seashell enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the secrets lurking under the sea. This book offers a unique blend of cultural history and environmental science, taking the reader on an unforgettable journey through seashell symbolism, the long history of seashell trade, and the complex lives of mollusks. Barnett delivers a powerful message about the impact of climate change on marine life and humanity through the lens of seashells, making it a must-read for those concerned about the fate of our oceans."
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The Last Rhinos : The Powerful Story of One Man's Battle to Save a Species
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When Lawrence Anthony learned that the northern white rhino, living in the war-ravaged Congo, was on the very brink of extinction, he knew he had to act. If the world lost the sub-species, it would be the largest land mammal since the woolly mammoth to go extinct. In The Last Rhinos , Anthony recounts his attempts to save these remarkable animals. The demand for rhino horns in the Far East has turned poaching into a dangerous black market that threatens the lives of not just these rare beasts, but also the rangers who protect them. The northern white rhino's last refuge was in an area controlled by the infamous Lord's Resistance Army, one of the most vicious rebel groups in the world. In the face of unmoving government bureaucracy, Anthony made a perilous journey deep into the jungle to try to find and convince them to help save the rhino. An inspiring story of conservation in the face of brutal war and bureaucratic quagmires, The Last Rhinos will move animal lovers everywhere.
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Paul Nurse
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What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology
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"What Is Life?" is a great read for anyone who is curious about biology and wants to understand the fundamental concepts that make up life. The book uses personal anecdotes and the history of science to introduce readers to the five great ideas of biology: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. Paul Nurse writes with great passion and brings to life the excitement of scientific discovery, making this book an engaging and enlightening read for both experts and non-experts alike.
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Rosemary Gladstar
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Storey
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Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
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Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide is the perfect book for individuals who are interested in exploring natural remedies for common ailments. It covers a variety of plants that can be easily grown and used in various ways, along with step-by-step instructions for making herbal preparations. The book also includes basic recipes that can be easily made at home to improve one's health. Users will appreciate how this book makes herbal medicine accessible and easy to understand for beginners.
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"The Outrun" is a memoir that tells the story of Amy Liptrot and her journey towards recovery from addiction. It offers a unique perspective of finding solace in nature, specifically in the wild beauty of Orkney. The book has won several prestigious prizes and has been applauded for its honest portrayal of addiction and recovery. A good read for anyone looking for a powerful story that advocates for the healing power of nature.
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Helen Scales
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Atlantic
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The Brilliant Abyss : Exploring the Majestic Hidden Life of the Deep Ocean, and the Looming Threat That Imperils It
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The Brilliant Abyss is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the unseen world of the deep ocean. With vivid descriptions and passionate writing, Helen Scales brings to life the majesty and mystery of this alien realm, while also highlighting the urgent need to protect it. Through her book, readers can gain a better understanding of the interconnected ecosystem of the deep, its impact on our daily lives, and the potential consequences if it is further exploited.
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Erika Howsare
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Catapult
The Age of Deer - Trouble and Kinship with Our Wild Neighbors
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"The Age Of Deer" might really speak to you if you're intrigued by the delicate interplay between humans and wildlife. Erika Howsare intertwines rich cultural insights with the stark realities of our interactions with deer. It's not just about the animal; it's a deeper dive into how we view and coexist with nature itself, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the intersection of ecology, society, and the poignant symbolism deer bring to our existence.
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Charles Darwin
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Harvard
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On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition
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Imagine holding a piece of history that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. Reading Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' connects you directly with the moment a bold new idea took root. It's not just for scientists; it’s surprisingly digestible and maintains a raw clarity lost in later editions. Dive in, and you'll be engaging with the thoughts that shaped modern science.
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Pacific : The Ocean of the Future
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For history buffs and anyone interested in a comprehensive exploration of the Pacific Ocean's economic, political, and military significance. Simon Winchester's detailed and thrilling journey through the ocean's fascinating histories, problems, and potentials is a grand depiction of the future ocean, and a must-read for those with a fascination for this vast and diverse sea tapestry.
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Lab Girl is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about her childhood playing in her father's laboratory; about how lab work became a sanctuary for both her heart and her hands; about Bill, the brilliant, wounded man who became her loyal colleague and best friend; about their field trips - sometimes authorised, sometimes very much not - that took them from the Midwest across the USA, to Norway and to Ireland, from the pale skies of North Pole to tropical Hawaii; and about her constant striving to do and be her best, and her unswerving dedication to her life's work. Visceral, intimate, gloriously candid and sometimes extremely funny, Jahren's descriptions of her work, her intense relationship with the plants, seeds and soil she studies, and her insights on nature enliven every page of this thrilling book. In Lab Girl, we see anew the complicated power of the natural world, and the power that can come from facing with bravery and conviction the challenge of discovering who you are.
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Deborah Cracknell
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By the Sea : The therapeutic benefits of being in, on and by the water
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By the Sea could be a great read for someone who is interested in the health benefits of the sea. Dr. Deborah Cracknell combines intuition and science to explain the healing properties associated with the ocean, and how looking after the oceans can benefit our well-being. Readers will learn about environmental psychology and the latest scientific research on how being by the sea could promote better physical and mental health.
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