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Nature & Science
Which future will we choose?
Superconvergence
A bold, inspiring, and multi-disciplinary exploration of cutting-edge human knowledge and capabilities—and how to harness their awesome, but terrifying potential.
As climate change continues to intensify, the outlook for life on Earth often seems bleak. Yet we can find hope in the “rescue effect,” nature’s innate ability to persist during hard times. Like a thermostat starting the air conditioning when a room gets too warm, the rescue effect automatically kicks in when organisms are stressed.
In The Rescue Effect, Michael Mehta Webster reveals the science behind nature’s resilience, through compelling stories of species adapting to our changing world: tigers in the jungles of India, cichlid fish in the great lakes of Africa, and corals in the Caribbean. In some cases, like the mountain pygmy-possum in Australia, species may be lost without our help. We are not only observers to species declines; we are often also the cause. In choosing whether and how to help, we must navigate challenging questions about emerging technologies and the ethics of conservation.
Ultimately, there are good reasons to expect a bright future. Everywhere we look, we see evidence that nature can rescue species from extinction. When nature alone is not up to the task, we can help. Combining rigorous research with gripping storytelling, The Rescue Effect provides the cautious optimism we need to help save life on Earth.
All About Animals
Bicycling with Butterflies
Octopus
Our Native Bees
The Rescue Effect
The Return of Wolves
The Screech Owl Companion
Sea Turtles to Sidewinders
Narrative & Memoir
Bringing Nature Home
Darwin and the Art of Botany
Lakes
Ms. Adventure
The Nature of Oaks
Nature's Best Hope
Our National Forests
The Shotgun Conservationist
To Speak for the Trees
What We Sow
Writing Wild
Literary Landscapes
A Place Like Mississippi
Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life
Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life
The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables
The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh
Unearthing The Secret Garden
The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder
Writing Wild
Regional Interest
Cascadia Revealed
Best Little Book of Birds The Cascade Range and Columbia River Gorge
Best Little Book of Birds Coastal Washington
Best Little Book of Birds The Oregon Coast
New England's Roadside Ecology
Oregon and Washington's Roadside Ecology
The Plants of the Appalachian Trail
The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail
The Plants of the Pacific Crest Trail
The Wild Mississippi
A vibrant, informative guide to the unexpected nature in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area.
Set out on a field trip with the experts from the Natural History Museum of Utah. In this book, you’ll learn about over 100 local species, both plants and animals. Be on the lookout for painted turtles in Ogden, spot pelicans soaring over Provo, and identify pavement mushrooms in Salt Lake City. Equal parts field guide and trip planner, Wild Wasatch Front reveals the unexpected nature thriving in parks, beside urban streams, along local trails… and maybe even in your own backyard.The Wild series
Wild DFW
Wild Houston
Wild LA
Wild Miami
Wild Philly
Wild Wasatch Front
Dive deeper into the wonders of the natural world.
Aerial Geology
The Atlas of a Changing Climate
A Botanist's Vocabulary
Botany for Gardeners, Fourth Edition
Herbarium
A History of the Human Brain
How Plants Work
Our Natural World Heritage
Rare Trees
Subterranea
The perfect remedy for our culture of fake news, bad science, and propaganda.
We have more scientific information at our fingertips today than ever before. And more disinformation too. Online, on television, and in print, science is often communicated through shorthand analogies and phrases that obscure or omit important facts. “Superfoods,” “right- and left-brained” people, and “global warming” may be snappy and ear-catching but are they backed by scientific facts? Lifelong educator R. Philip Bouchard is a stickler for this kind of thing, and he is well-prepared to set the record straight.
The Stickler’s Guide to Science in the Age of Misinformation unpacks the many misuses of terms we see used every day, revealing how these popular “scientific” concepts fall short of real science. Find out why trees do not “store” carbon dioxide; a day is not actually 24 hours; DNA cannot provide a “blueprint” for a human being; and an absence of gravity is not the reason that astronauts float in space.
Medicinal Plants & Herbal Health
The Mountain Rose Herbs Book of Natural Body Care
The Herbal Apothecary
Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary
Native American Medicinal Plants
In Psilocybin Therapy, Dr. JJ Pursell explores the next frontier in mental health: the therapeutic use of psilocybin mushrooms and related psychedelics. Readers will learn about the chemical makeup of mushrooms and what makes them powerful, the history of the fungi, the thought leaders in the movement, and the impact of psilocybin on the brain. Additional chapters explore how to use psilocybin with a facilitator, how psychedelics can help users work through deep psychological issues, what microdosing means, and how to assess potential risks. Pursell weaves her personal experience with psilocybin as both a user and a facilitator throughout the text. The result is a relatable, accessible, and helpful guide for those seeking a new form of self-discovery and healing.
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