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In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment.

From legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a remarkable vision of climate change over the coming decades. The Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate change will affect us all. Its...

We've all found ourselves checking email at the dinner table, holding our breath while waiting for Outlook to load, or sitting hunched in front of a screen for an hour longer than we intended. Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: Can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Can we have it all?

Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you'll find something fascinating everywhere around you.

Cannabis for Dummies presents the science behind the use of this amazingly therapeutic plant. In this book, you'll find the hands-on knowledge and education you need to make an informed decision about your cannabis purchase, as a patient and a consumer.

Delving deep into an intricate web of unlikely heroes, power struggles, and living legends, Elephants in the Hourglass takes listeners on an extraordinary journey of discovery. In her nonfiction debut, Kim Frank blends personal narrative, vivid descriptions, and meticulous research as she illuminates the ways we seek to survive on our rapidly changing planet.

The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. More than a guide to beekeeping, this audiobook features expert advice for: Setting up and...

The fortnightly EBPOT podcast makes it easy for paediatric occupational therapists working with school aged children to keep up to date with the latest academic publications. It's hosted by occupational therapist Kim Griffin. Learn more, subscribe to the mailing list and book onto a live journal club at www.ebpot.com.

A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder). Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains...

Dieser Podcast musste in der Coronazeit leider pausieren und wurde danach nicht wieder reaktiviert. *** Herzlich Willkommen zu Prof. Kims Campusradar. Hier erhalten Sie Informationen, Berichte, Geschichten und Interviews rund um die Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Mosbach und den Campus Bad Mergentheim. Hier gibt es Einblicke in die verschiedenen Studiengänge, in das Duale Studium, das Campusleben sowie zu den Dualen Partnerunternehmen, unseren Alumni und auch externen Lehrbeauftragten unserer Hochschule. Ich freue mich über Ihr Feedback sowie gerne auch über Anregungen, Ideen, ...

Kavin reveals how dog merchants create markets for dogs, often in defiance of the usual rules of supply and demand. She takes an investigative approach and meets breeders and rescuers at all levels, shedding much-needed light on an industry that most people don't even realize is an industry. Kavin's goal is to advance the conversation about how all dogs are treated, from puppy mills to high-kill shelters. She shows that a great deal can be improved by understanding the business practices behind selling dogs of all kinds.

In Native American DNA, Kim TallBear shows how DNA testing is a powerful - and problematic - scientific process that is useful in determining close biological relatives. But tribal membership is a legal category that has developed in dependence on certain social understandings and historical contexts, a set of concepts that entangles genetic information in a web of family relations, reservation histories, tribal rules, and government regulations.

The Root and Rhythm Podcast came out of a years long ongoing idea that "we should DO something" together! What we came up with (finally) is a podcast that goes back to the old school style of podcasting; of a conversation between friends...no fluff, no editing, a single take, and all vibes. We hope you decide to come along with us on this journey, to find out what a middle aged white lady from Alabama and a middle aged black man from Philadelphia have to say to each other about the pop culture topics of the day. Feel free to let us know your ideas about topics too!

🎥 Welcome to Wake Up Calgary — The Show That Puts the City in the Spotlight! 🌇From local legends to hidden gems, Wake Up Calgary is your front-row seat to the people, places, and stories shaping our city. Hosted by Kim Hayden, Sean Liv, and Linda Garson of Culinaire Magazine, this digital morning show brings you the best of Calgary business, community, food, and culture — all in one place.💬 What You’ll Discover: ✅ Inspiring interviews with Calgary entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers ✅ Behind-the-scenes looks at events, restaurants, and neighbourhood highlights ✅ ...

Since the publication of her prize-winning memoir, Craft for a Dry Lake, writer and artist Kim Mahood has been returning to the Tanami desert country in far north-western Australia where, as a child, she lived with her family on a remote cattle station. The land is timeless, but much has changed: the station has been handed back to its traditional owners, the mining companies have arrived and Aboriginal art has flourished.

Fakten, wissenschaftlich fundiert und eindeutig belegt, sind Gold wert. Besonders dann, wenn Fake News oder Halbwahrheiten die öffentliche Debatte bestimmen und ein sachlicher Diskurs nicht mehr möglich ist. Ob Klimawandel, Homöopathie, Feinstaub oder Erblichkeit von Intelligenz - die Wissenschaftsjournalistin Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim räumt bei diesen und anderen großen Streitthemen mit diesem Missstand auf. Klarsichtig und kurzweilig legt sie dar, was faktisch niemand mehr bestreiten kann und worauf wir uns alle einigen können.

With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and make science engaging and understandable for all. From dangerous marine life, coral reefs, and the deep sea to lightning, hurricanes, weather forecasting, the Sun, and climate change, they reveal what's fact, what's fiction, and how to find science-based answers.

Der monatliche Podcast rund ums NaNum. Über Perspektiven einer neuen Esskultur. Jede Folge widmet sich einem bestimmten Aspekt dieser Esskultur. Ab und zu laden wir Gäste ein. Wir, das sind Jinok Kim, Carolin Gennburg und Dirk Eicken. Im Mittelpunkt steht das Essen selbst. Doch es beginnt beim Garten, bei den Pflanzen und der Erde, und in größeren Dimensionen ist es die Landwirtschaft. Wir reden über Fisch und vor allem über Seaweed, über Fermentation und nicht zuletzt auch über Wein, speziell über Naturwein. Es geht dabei auch um die politische und die gesellschaftliche Dimension, ...

We present cutting-edge cardiac research. Each episode covers the main arguments and briefly touches on the background. These podcasts are not for beginners but for individuals with extensive knowledge in cardiac research and cellular biology.

Der Alltag dient Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim als roter Faden, der durch die Welt von organischer, anorganischer und physikalischer Chemie führt: Der Tag beginnt mit der Chemie des Aufwachens, wir erfahren, wann der richtige Zeitpunkt für den ersten Kaffee und was das Geheimnis perfekter Bratkartoffeln ist, wie Stoffwechsel- und Jo-Jo-Effekt chemisch funktionieren, warum nur Aluminiumsalze die Schweißbildung verhindern, andere Stoffe aber den Schweiß nicht stinken lassen... Und natürlich geht es am Abend um die "Chemistry of Love.