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From one of the world’s most celebrated intellectuals, a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each other’s thoughts about each other’s thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker shows that we do it all the time. This awareness, which we experience as something that is public or “out there,” is called common knowledge, and it has a momentous impact on our social, political, and economic lives.

Nutrition isn’t rocket science; it’s harder. There are new diet fads, bold claims about superfoods and articles promising the secrets to lasting weight-loss and longevity. The more ‘expert’ advice we hear about diet, the less clarity we have about what to eat. In Food Intelligence, award-winning health journalist, Julia Belluz, and internationally renowned nutrition and metabolism scientist, Kevin Hall, cut through the myths about nutrition to deliver a comprehensive book on food, diet, metabolism and healthy eating.

Before he became one of America’s most influential environmental voices, John Muir was a curious Scottish immigrant boy growing up on the Wisconsin frontier. This honest and vivid memoir traces his journey from a strict religious upbringing to the early stirrings of a lifelong love for nature.

Voici le volume où l’Art de bâtir devient une science exacte: un cours limpide de statique appliquée, qui relie calcul, géométrie et expérience pour dimensionner fondations, murs, arcs, dômes et contreforts avec sûreté. Rondelet y clarifie la place de la théorie (de Vitruve aux modernes) et montre comment centres de gravité, leviers, plans inclinés, frottement et poussées conduisent à des choix de formes, d’épaisseurs et d’appareils réellement stables.

River Magic: Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers takes the listener on an amazing global adventure by river. Mark Angelo, one of the world's most acclaimed paddlers and river conservationists, who has paddled more rivers than perhaps anyone on Earth, recounts a selection of his encounters with amazing animals, big fish, unique cultures, and wild rivers. This is a collection of short stories, each captivating and often spellbinding, with a conservation underpinning.

Physics Reimagined transforms the most puzzling mysteries of modern physics into clear, intuitive concepts that anyone can grasp. Why does time slow down near massive objects? How can a single particle of light behave like both a wave and a particle? What creates the invisible force that holds galaxies together? This groundbreaking book strips away complex mathematics and jargon to reveal an elegant logic underlying our universe.

Embark on an epic journey through time with When Continents Collide: The Dramatic Shaping of Earth’s Landmasses. This captivating historical exploration unravels the awe-inspiring story of our planet's ever-evolving surface. From the primordial forces that set the continents adrift, to the cataclysmic events that molded majestic mountain ranges and sprawling valleys, each part reveals the relentless power of nature at work.

Explore one of the most controversial and provocative theories in history with Secrets in the Shadows: Flat Earth Conspiracy Theories. This thought-provoking book features over 20 mini-stories that delve into the ongoing debate about the true shape of our planet and the theories that suggest the Earth is not the round globe we’ve been taught to believe. Is the Earth truly flat, and if so, why have we been told otherwise for centuries?

This book aims to be first: to take listeners on a rich and inspiring journey through one of the most exciting and vital movements in modern fashion: the rise of biodegradable fabrics and their growing impact on how we design, produce and consume clothing. With the fashion industry worldwide struggling to deal with its impact on the planet and the need for more sustainable behavior, biodegradable fabrics are a solution that marries style with sustainability.

Lithium, a crucial input in the batteries powering electric vehicles, has the potential to save the world from climate change. But even green solutions come at a cost. Mining lithium is environmentally destructive. We therefore confront a dilemma: Is it possible to save the world by harming it in the process? Having spent over a decade researching mining and oil sectors in Latin America, Thea Riofrancos is a leading voice on resource extraction. In Extraction, she draws on groundbreaking fieldwork on the global race for lithium.

The Essential Einstein: Public Writings presents a rich selection of Einstein's humanistic writings drawn from a diverse array of materials he sanctioned for publication during his lifetime. Distinct from previous collections, this incisive book presents previously excerpted works in their entirety, including key articles, lectures, and speeches.

Sono Elio e per anni ho pensato che le piante fossero... beh, piante. Immobili. Silenziose. Passive. Poi ho iniziato a scavare. A guardare più da vicino. A sintonizzarmi su frequenze che avevo sempre ignorato. "Piante come noi" racconta le storie più incredibili che tu abbia mai sentito dal mondo vegetale. Alleanze segrete che durano milioni di anni. Guerre silenziose combattute con armi chimiche. Viaggi impossibili attraverso deserti e oceani. Perché le piante parlano davvero. Si alleano, competono, manipolano, amano, tradiscono. Fanno tutto quello che facciamo noi - solo in modi che non ...

De natuur speelt een cruciale rol om de opwarming van de aarde in te dammen en om ons te wapenen tegen de gevolgen van de klimaatcrisis. Dat gegeven vormt het uitgangspunt van een reeks van 4 podcastafleveringen ‘GROEN VOOR GRIJS’. Met deze podcast wil Talea een breed publiek overtuigen van hoe klimaatadaptatie en groenbeheer kunnen leiden tot een betere leefomgeving, gezondheidsvoordelen en economische groei. In elke aflevering bespreken we de correlatie tussen natuur en klimaatproblematiek vanuit een andere invalshoek: het beleid in België, steden en gemeenten, eigenaars van ...

A journey into the silent rhythms of our planet — from forests breathing carbon to oceans regulating climate — uncovering the science of Earth’s living systems.

The High Octane Friends podcast is where Rob McMullan & Trevor McKee discuss a variety of subjects in an authentic and unvarnished way, and where we celebrate remarkable journeys and share powerful insights that fuel motivation and personal growth through every episode.

Environment & Energy Insight は、環境・エネルギー・社会の課題を幅広く扱うポッドキャストです。 気候変動、再生可能エネルギー、原子力政策から、生物多様性や公害まで、日本から世界へ 専門的かつ明快に発信します。 ※本PodcastはYouTubeチャンネル「環境哲学ちゃんねる」の音声版です： youtube.com/@envphilosophy Environment & Energy Insight explores issues at the intersection of environment, energy, and society. From climate change and renewable energy to nuclear policy and biodiversity, this ...

Helping women heal their digestion, balance hormones naturally, and reclaim their energy using a functional nutrition approach. Hosted by hormone coach and iridologist Stephanie Wahlberg with a focus on functional nutrition, and Founder of Bee Radiant Wellness.

For many of us, Space is a place of wonder. For others, it’s their place of work. Albertans in Space Podcast will highlight Albertans in the space sector who are doing some incredible things. What if the Oil & Gas industry refocused on drilling for water on the Moon? Space is the next frontier and Alberta can be a part of this next chapter. This Podcast aims to encourage education and discussion on what the imminent growth of the Space sector means for the endless possibilities for Alberta.

🎙️ L’Arbre sous le Sensei – Le podcast de l’École Jardin Forêt Dans un monde où tout s’accélère, Yali a choisi de faire l’inverse : ralentir, s’asseoir, et écouter. Avec L’Arbre sous le Sensei, il part à la rencontre de celles et ceux qu’on peut appeler les sages du vivant. Celles et ceux qui cultivent, transmettent, et prennent soin de la terre. Chaque épisode suit un même fil conducteur, simple et profond, à travers trois questions essentielles : 1. Quelle ressource (livre, personne, lieu…) a marqué ton parcours ? 2. Quelle plante t’accompagne depuis le ...

Un viaggio nel mondo del biochar