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Invasive Species: A Very Short Introduction

Today there is no place on Earth that does not harbor invasive exotic species. Invasive plants and animals can be found on every continent, including Antarctica, and within all waterbodies, including all oceans. In our increasingly connected world, with speedy commercial and recreational travel and the global movement of biological matter for food, invasive species are showing up at such a fast rate that there is no way to accurately count how many currently exist or how many are likely to emerge in the coming decades. Monitoring these species and controlling their spread is essential, as we increasingly understand the negative impacts they pose: their threat to our health; the toll they take on our commercial production; and the threat they pose to native ecosystems. This Very Short Introduction provides a clear definition of an invasive species, and considers the myriad ways they are moved around the globe, and the ecological, social, and economic impacts they often impose. Exploring the way Earth's biodiversity is being affected by global change, Julie Lockwood also discusses policy and management approaches to combating the ill-effects of invasive species, and how invasive species fit within the broader context of environmental change.

Dustin J. Welbourne, Julie Lockwood (Author), Wendy Tremont King (Narrator)

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Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family members, and caregivers face when confronted by ALS, a disease that affects approximately 5,600 Americans every year, with as many as 30,000 people managing the disease at any given time. ALS is a difficult disease for the patient and is also challenging for the caregiver and family as there are many questions, issues relating to care, and problems to manage. This guide covers all aspects of managing ALS, from the onset of symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and coping strategies to the use of home health care or hospice, and new research in the field. The book also sheds lights on difficult topics, such as end-of-life care and managing legal affairs. Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is unique because it covers two perspectives: one author is a neurologist with thirty years of experience treating ALS patients, and the other author experienced first-hand the issues in providing care for a parent with ALS. Formatted in a question-and-answer style, peppered throughout with patient stories, and with sections devoted to family members and caregivers, this compassionate resource provides guidance to those seeking to understand how to live with this disease.

Diane Banks Bromberg Jd, Diane Banks Bromberg, Jd., Faan Mark B. Bromberg, M.D., Phd, Mark B. Bromberg Md Phd Faan (Author), James Anderson Foster (Narrator)

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Navigating Life with Migraine and other Headaches

Navigating Life with Migraine and Other Headaches focuses on the many myths that exist around headaches and dispels common misperceptions by providing simple explanations on how headaches occur, and, most importantly, how to treat them. The authors give real, practical advice: when and how to manage your headaches, when to seek treatment, and when to be concerned. From vitamins to prescription meds; from when to go to the emergency department to optimizing doctor visits; options for managing headaches are presented in this accessible and easy-to-listen resource. The more you know about headache, including the mechanisms that cause pain, the better you and your family can manage this common and chronic condition. Through the use of patient stories, a glossary of terms for easy reference, and key points for quick retention, this book is a high-quality resource for people looking for empowerment and a sense of control.

Faan Fahs William B. Young, M.D., Faan Fams Stephen D. Silberstein, M.D., Facp, Stephen D. Silberstein Md Facp Fams Faan, William B. Young Md Fahs Faan (Author), Tristan Morris (Narrator)

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From Darwin To Turing: AGI's Revolutionary Roots

Prepare for a mind-expanding journey. Discover how intelligence evolved, starting from DNA & RNA genesis all the way to the rise of machines. Imagine a world where evolutionary principles influence machine learning algorithms, crafting Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). This provocative exploration delves deep into evolution, unlocking parallels between natural selection and the birth of computing intelligence. The narrative charts an exhilarating course from the dawn of life to an AGI-dominated future. Embrace this intellectual expedition as we probe life, intelligence, and technology like never before. Get ready to question what you know and challenge what is possible. If you're prepared for profound insights that blend biology with cutting-edge tech – your adventure begins here!

Nasser Alhosani (Author), Nasser Alhosani (Narrator)

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[Arabic] - ملخص كتاب كوكب الفيروسات: نظرة خاطفة على عالم الفيروسات المذهل

في كل عام تنتشر الفيروسات الأنفية والانفلونزا في جميع أنحاء العالم، تاركة مئات الملايين يعانون من الزكام والسعال في أعقابها. وعلى الرغم من أنّها تقتل عددًا من الأشخاص سنويا، فهناك فيروسات أسوأ وأكثر فتكا بكثير. آخرُ تفشٍّ لفيروس الإيبولا قتل الآلاف، واليوم نسمع أخبارًا مروعة عن فيروس الكورونا المستجدّ. وبسبب العولمة، يمكن أن تنتشر الفيروسات أبعد وأسرع من أي وقت مضى. ولكن هل الفيروسات كلها سيئة؟ هل بإمكانهم إلحاق ضرر كبير بنا؟ وهل يمكننا الحدّ من أخطارها؟

كارل زيمر (Author), Sahla Books (Narrator)

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[Turkish] - İnsanın Türeyişi

İnsanın Türeyişi, evrim teorisinin öncüsü Charles Darwin'in en çığır açan eserlerinden biridir. Bu kitapta, Darwin insanın doğal seçilim yoluyla nasıl evrildiğine dair derinlemesine bir inceleme sunar. İnsan evrimine dair pek çok örnek, gözlem ve bilimsel delille birlikte, insanlığın doğanın diğer canlılarıyla olan derin bağlantısını ve tarih boyunca nasıl şekillendiğini anlatır. Darwin'in kusursuz bir şekilde öne sürdüğü argümanlar, bugün bile biyolojik bilimlerde temel bir başvuru kaynağıdır. 'İnsanın Türeyişi', evrimin karmaşıklığını ve insanın doğadaki yerini anlamak isteyen herkes için bir klasik.

Charles Darwin (Author), Muhammer Arabacı (Narrator)

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Earth: Over 4 Billion Years in the Making

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet. With the trademark dramatic storytelling techniques of The Planets and The Universe, Andrew Cohen and Chris Packham narrate the biography of the Earth, revealing the most epic moments from its history, from the first seconds of its existence to the arrival of its most incredible inhabitants, us. But humans take a back seat for this story as the Earth takes centre stage. We’ll witness those moments where our planet’s future hung in the balance in the face of massive bombardments from space, extreme changes in climate, the collision of whole continents and more, and we’ll tell the story of how Earth’s most incredible creations – life and intelligence – are set to have the same lasting impact on Earth’s story as any meteorite or earthquake. This is the epic 4 billion year story of the place we call home.

Andrew Cohen, Chris Packham (Author), Rupert Evans (Narrator)

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Cultivated Cuisine: The Future of Lab-Grown Meat

Dive into the Future of Feasting: Where Science Meets Your Dinner Plate Prepare to be transported to a future where dinner grows in a lab, not a field. 'Cultivated Cuisine: The Future of Lab-Grown Meat' offers a cutting-edge exploration of the revolutionary world of cellular agriculture. Attention: The book takes a thrilling plunge into the complexities of lab-grown meat, examining its scientific origins, environmental implications, and potential to redefine our food system. Author Gordon Rayner, a biologist by education and agribusiness professional by experience, unravels this innovative food technology with dexterity and wit. He skillfully bridges the divide between hard science and accessible storytelling, offering a comprehensive guide that enlightens as much as it entertains. Imagine a world where the burger on your plate is just as juicy and flavorful as the one from your favorite barbecue joint but without the associated environmental or ethical concerns. That's the promise of cultured meat that Rayner interrogates from every angle. Whether you're a food enthusiast curious about sustainable trends, a science geek hungry for innovative topics, or a concerned citizen seeking balanced information on the future of food, this book is a must-read. Feast on a hearty serving of knowledge – sink your teeth into 'Cultivated Cuisine: The Future of Lab-Grown Meat' today!

Gordon Rayner (Author), Jack Pemberton (Narrator)

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100 Quotes about Reason, Volume 2

Gil Carroll (Author), Maisie Chalk (Narrator)

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In the Herbarium: The Hidden World of Collecting and Preserving Plants

Collections of preserved plant specimens, known as herbaria, have existed for nearly five centuries. These pressed and labeled plants have been essential resources for scientists, allowing them to describe and differentiate species and to document and research plant changes and biodiversity over time-including changes related to climate. Maura C. Flannery tells the history of herbaria, from the earliest collections belonging to such advocates of the technique as sixteenth-century botanist Luca Ghini, to the collections of poets, politicians, and painters, and to the digitization of these precious specimens today. She charts the growth of herbaria during the Age of Exploration, the development of classification systems to organize the collections, and herbaria's indispensable role in the tracking of climate change and molecular evolution. Herbaria also have historical, aesthetic, cultural, and ethnobotanical value-these preserved plants can be linked to the Indigenous peoples who used them, the collectors who sought them out, and the scientists who studied them. This book testifies to the central role of herbaria in the history of plant study and to their continued value, not only to biologists but to entirely new users as well: gardeners, artists, students, and citizen-scientists.

Maura C. Flannery (Author), Coleen Marlo (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El acertijo de la vida

Ganador del Premio Internacional de Divulgación de la Ciencia Ruy Pérez Tamayo 2020 El acertijo de la vida es una fascinante narración de los hallazgos más importantes de la Biología durante el siglo XX y su revolución para dar paso a la genética. Para ello da cuenta de los actores más importantes en este proceso y el contexto en el que se dieron sus aportaciones: la importancia que tuvo Rosalind Franklin en el desarrollo del esquema de la doble hélice del ADN, las primeras ideas en la biología relacionadas a la búsqueda del gen y que dieron paso a la genética, el descubrimiento del ADN, el cambio de mentalidad en los biólogos que estudiaban los genes, quienes pasaron de percibir a éstos como unidades químicas a unidades de información (ello debido a un contexto histórico marcado por el descubrimiento de la energía atómica y el nacimiento de la computación); el descubrimiento de las bases nitrogenadas en el ADN, del ARN y de la doble hélice en el ADN, las primeras investigaciones que se ocupaban de la descodificación del código genético, la encarnizada lucha científica desde diversos laboratorios alrededor del mundo para descubrir el código en codones de cada una de las proteínas en los seres vivos, la cual culminó con un premio nobel compartido entre tres científicos. El libro cierra con un interesante capítulo final en que se plantean nuevas interrogantes sobre el origen de la vida y algunas teorías acerca de la finalidad de los genes.

Greco Hernández (Author), Ana Laura Santana (Narrator)

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The Sacred Depths of Nature: How Life Has Emerged and Evolved, 2nd Edition

For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age-the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity-point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature, eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This volume reconciles the modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity. Looking at topics such as evolution, emotions, sexuality, and death, Goodenough writes with rich, uncluttered detail about the workings of nature in general and of living creatures in particular. Her luminous clarity makes it possible for even non-scientists to appreciate that the origins of life and the universe are no less meaningful because of our increasingly scientific understanding of them. Goodenough's spiritual reflections respond to the complexity of nature with vibrant emotional intensity and a sense of reverent wonder. This new edition offers a deepened consideration of emergent properties and emergent dynamics, as well as an exploration of their role as the generators of life's complexity. Goodenough also expands upon the ethic of ecomorality in a new chapter, and incorporates new quotes, figures, and poems in her analysis.

Ursula Goodenough (Author), Suzie Althens (Narrator)

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