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More and more frequent extreme weather events occur each year, and wildlife everywhere is increasingly endangered. Science fiction or science fact, most climate experts see this as our world on climate change—and, according to polls, a majority of people around the globe agree. Climate Change for Dummies allows you to investigate this hottest of hotly debated issues for yourself—examining its causes, the way it affects our lives, and what we can all do to make a difference.

Edimburgo 1844. La bella Aileana Kameron sembra una giovane debuttante come tante, una frivola ragazzina dell'alta società. Di notte però dà la caccia alle malvage creature fatate che terrorizzano gli abitanti della città, in cerca di quella che le ha ucciso la madre. La sua missione di vendetta diventa però più complicata mano a mano che i suoi sentimenti per Kiaran MacKay, l'essere fatato che le ha insegnato a uccidere i suoi simili, si fanno più intensi e ambigui.

Using ancient secrets, Galina and Sera’s mother grafted gods into their bones. Bound to brutal deities and granted forbidden power no commoner has held in a millennia; the sisters have grown up to become living weapons. Raised to overthrow an empire – no matter the cost. With their mother gone and their country on the brink of war, it falls to the sisters to take the helm of the rebellion and end the cruel reign of a royal family possessed by destructive gods. Because when the ruling alurea invade, they conquer with fire and blood. And when they clash, common folk burn.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Edimburgo 1844. La bella Aileana Kameron sembra una giovane debuttante come tante, una frivola ragazzina dell'alta società. Di notte però dà la caccia alle malvage creature fatate che terrorizzano gli abitanti della città, in cerca di quella che le ha ucciso la madre. La sua missione di vendetta diventa però più complicata mano a mano che i suoi sentimenti per Kiaran MacKay, l'essere fatato che le ha insegnato a uccidere i suoi simili, si fanno più intensi e ambigui.

Scrutinizing house dust and air samples with a microscope, indoor-air-quality expert Jeffrey C. May has spent his career helping people identify what's causing their chronic health problems. In this thoroughly revised edition of My House Is Killing Me! Jeff and Connie May draw on the dramatic personal stories of their clients' suffering and relief to help listeners understand the links between environmental factors and human health.  

It is estimated that the earth's population will expand to an unprecedented nine billion people over the next century. This explosion in population is predicted to place further stress on our environment, deplete our natural resources, and lead to increases in anxiety and depression due to overcrowding. In this visionary and uplifting audiobook, Teresa Coady offers listeners new hope. Rebuilding Earth is her blueprint for designing and building the cities, buildings, and homes of tomorrow, resulting in more conscious, sustainable, and humane living.