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End Times Fascism

And the Fight for the Living World

de Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor ...

A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right—and a recipe for how to fight them.As the planet burns and shared reality melts, a new iteration of the far right is on the march. How can we understand this dangerous new development, and what resources can we draw ... Leer más

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A scathing investigation into the apocalyptic thinking of the Christian nationalists, tech-bro reactionaries, and populist survivalists who increasingly define the contemporary right—and a recipe for how to fight them.As the planet burns and shared reality melts, a new iteration of the far right is on the march. How can we understand this dangerous new development, and what resources can we draw
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

A New History of a Lost World

de Steve Brusatte ...

"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st... ... Leer más

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"THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY," hails Scientific American: A thrilling new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists."A masterpiece of science writing." —Washington PostA New York Times Bestseller • Goodreads Choice Awards Winner • **A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Smithsonian, *Science Friday,***The Times (London), <st...
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When the Earth Was Green

Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

de Riley Black ...

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary ... Leer más

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NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary
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Brought to You By

How Corporations Warped the Truth, Conned the Public, and Broke Democracy

de Amy Westervelt ...

Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." -JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very nature of truth itself-from investigative reporter and Drilled podcast host Amy Westervelt.Whether it's the tobacco industry lying about the... ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

Recommended by BILL McKIBBEN on the EZRA KLEIN SHOW"A book that every citizen needs to read." -JILL ABRAMSON, author of Merchants of TruthA gripping account of the corporate propaganda that has invaded our media, our democracy, and now the very nature of truth itself-from investigative reporter and Drilled podcast host Amy Westervelt.Whether it's the tobacco industry lying about the...
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As If We Were Staying

How We Build a Flourishing Future in a World That’s Falling Apart

de Spencer R. Scott ...

Inspired by his experience starting Solar Punk Farms and studying the resilience of living systems, biologist Spencer R. Scott helps us envision our collective future in a more hopeful way.In an age of ecological emergency and social breakdown, how do we find the hope and determination to live on this planet as if we were staying?Inspired by the solarpunk movement’s insistence that our vision of ... Leer más

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PEDIDO ANTICIPADO

Inspired by his experience starting Solar Punk Farms and studying the resilience of living systems, biologist Spencer R. Scott helps us envision our collective future in a more hopeful way.In an age of ecological emergency and social breakdown, how do we find the hope and determination to live on this planet as if we were staying?Inspired by the solarpunk movement’s insistence that our vision of
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Not the End of the World

How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet

de Hannah Ritchie ...

This "eye-opening and essential" book (Bill Gates) will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems—and explains how we can solve them.It’s become common to tell kids that they’re going to die from climate change. We are constantly bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won’t be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, and that we should reconsider ... Leer más

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This "eye-opening and essential" book (Bill Gates) will transform how you see our biggest environmental problems—and explains how we can solve them.It’s become common to tell kids that they’re going to die from climate change. We are constantly bombarded by doomsday headlines that tell us the soil won’t be able to support crops, fish will vanish from our oceans, and that we should reconsider
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Salt

A World History

de Mark Kurlansky ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | THE BOOK BEHIND THE VIRAL TIKTOKOne tiny rock. One epic history.**"A must-have for any serious cook or foodie."—Anthony Bourdain"This is a "wow!" book: roving, startling, engaging.” —Washington Post“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.”—New York Times Book ReviewAn unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Milk! and Cod**... ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | THE BOOK BEHIND THE VIRAL TIKTOKOne tiny rock. One epic history.**"A must-have for any serious cook or foodie."—Anthony Bourdain"This is a "wow!" book: roving, startling, engaging.” —Washington Post“Kurlansky finds the world in a grain of salt.”—New York Times Book ReviewAn unlikely world history from the bestselling author of Milk! and Cod**...
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Fossil Men

The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind

de Kermit Pattison ...

"Riveting. ... Pattison's uncanny ability [is] to write evocatively about science. ... In this, he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers." —New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)"Brilliant. ... A work of staggering depth." —Minneapolis Star TribuneA decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human... ... Leer más

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"Riveting. ... Pattison's uncanny ability [is] to write evocatively about science. ... In this, he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers." —New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice)"Brilliant. ... A work of staggering depth." —Minneapolis Star TribuneA decade in the making, Fossil Men is a scientific detective story played out in anatomy and the natural history of the human...
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The Rise and Reign of the Mammals

A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

de Steve Brusatte ...

By the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a "brilliant" and "beautifully told" new natural history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us[New Scientist; The Times UK]National Bestseller • Top 10 Nonfiction of the Year: Kirkus • Best Science Book of the Year: The Times UKWe humans are the inheritors of a dynasty ... Leer más

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By the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a "brilliant" and "beautifully told" new natural history of mammals, illuminating the lost story of the extraordinary family tree that led to us[New Scientist; The Times UK]National Bestseller • Top 10 Nonfiction of the Year: Kirkus • Best Science Book of the Year: The Times UKWe humans are the inheritors of a dynasty
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Climate Wayfinding

Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home

de Katharine K. Wilkinson ...

When the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating the climate crisis—moving from ache to action, doubt to possibility. For readers of Braiding Sweetgrass**.**“Wisdom about what to do, how to do it, and in what spirit. It will be so much help to so many!” —Bill McKibbenThrough ... Leer más

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When the path ahead is uncertain, how do we find our way? Visionary climate leader Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson offers a compassionate and empowering guide to navigating the climate crisis—moving from ache to action, doubt to possibility. For readers of Braiding Sweetgrass**.**“Wisdom about what to do, how to do it, and in what spirit. It will be so much help to so many!” —Bill McKibbenThrough
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Lawn

de Dr. Giovanni Aloi ...

Series series Object Lessons
Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.A quintessential feature in Western gardens and landscaping, the lawn is now at the center of a climate change controversy. The large carbon footprint maintenance, its unquenchable thirst for fertilizers, weedkillers, and water, and the notorious unfriendliness towards all forms of wildlife ... Leer más

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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.A quintessential feature in Western gardens and landscaping, the lawn is now at the center of a climate change controversy. The large carbon footprint maintenance, its unquenchable thirst for fertilizers, weedkillers, and water, and the notorious unfriendliness towards all forms of wildlife
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Eye of the Storm

de Terry LePage ...

When Things Fall Apart, You Don't Have ToCalm is contagious. And courage is contagious. The tools in this book can help you to find calm, purpose, and even joy in hard times. Climate chaos is accelerating, democracy is in peril, species and ecosystems are disappearing, and economic inequality is soaring. These are interconnected parts of a complex and devastating predicament. But you need not ... Leer más

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When Things Fall Apart, You Don't Have ToCalm is contagious. And courage is contagious. The tools in this book can help you to find calm, purpose, and even joy in hard times. Climate chaos is accelerating, democracy is in peril, species and ecosystems are disappearing, and economic inequality is soaring. These are interconnected parts of a complex and devastating predicament. But you need not
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Clearing the Air

A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change in 50 Questions and Answers

de Hannah Ritchie ...

**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and
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Worlds at War

The 2,500-Year Struggle Between East and West

de Anthony Pagden ...

Spanning two and a half millennia, Anthony Pagden’s mesmerizing Worlds at War delves deep into the roots of the “clash of civilizations” between East and West that has always been a battle over ideas, and whose issues have never been more urgent.Worlds At War begins in the ancient world, where Greece saw its fight against the Persian Empire as one between freedom and slavery, between monarchy and ... Leer más

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Spanning two and a half millennia, Anthony Pagden’s mesmerizing Worlds at War delves deep into the roots of the “clash of civilizations” between East and West that has always been a battle over ideas, and whose issues have never been more urgent.Worlds At War begins in the ancient world, where Greece saw its fight against the Persian Empire as one between freedom and slavery, between monarchy and
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Regeneration

Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation

de Paul Hawken ...

A radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller DrawdownRegeneration offers a visionary new approach to climate change, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, equity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

A radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller DrawdownRegeneration offers a visionary new approach to climate change, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, equity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in
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A Brief History of Earth

Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters

de Andrew H. Knoll ...

Harvard’s acclaimed geologist “charts Earth’s history in accessible style” (AP)“A sublime chronicle of our planet." –Booklist, STARRED reviewHow well do you know the ground beneath your feet?Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath ocean, ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

Harvard’s acclaimed geologist “charts Earth’s history in accessible style” (AP)“A sublime chronicle of our planet." –Booklist, STARRED reviewHow well do you know the ground beneath your feet?Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath ocean,
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Material World

The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization

de Ed Conway ...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. • Finalist for the Financial Times ... Leer más

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE • AN ECONOMIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil, and lithium. These fundamental materials have created empires, razed civilizations, and fed our ingenuity and greed for thousands of years. Without them, our modern world would not exist, and the battle to control them will determine our future. • Finalist for the Financial Times
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The Ends of the World

Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions

de Peter Brannen ...

One of Vox’s Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass e... ... Leer más

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One of Vox’s Most Important Books of the DecadeNew York Times Editors' Choice 2017Forbes Top 10 Best Environment, Climate, and Conservation Book of 2017As new groundbreaking research suggests that climate change played a major role in the most extreme catastrophes in the planet's history, award-winning science journalist Peter Brannen takes us on a wild ride through the planet's five mass e...
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No Immediate Danger

Volume One of Carbon Ideologies

de William T. Vollmann ...

**“The most honest book about climate change yet.” —The Atlantic“The Infinite Jest of climate books.” —The BafflerA timely, eye-opening book about climate change and energy generation that focuses on the consequences of nuclear power production, from award-winning author William T. Vollmann**In his nonfiction, William T. Vollmann has won acclaim as a singular voice tackling some of the most ... Leer más

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**“The most honest book about climate change yet.” —The Atlantic“The Infinite Jest of climate books.” —The BafflerA timely, eye-opening book about climate change and energy generation that focuses on the consequences of nuclear power production, from award-winning author William T. Vollmann**In his nonfiction, William T. Vollmann has won acclaim as a singular voice tackling some of the most
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No Good Alternative

Volume Two of Carbon Ideologies

de William T. Vollmann ...

**“The most honest book about climate change yet.” —The Atlantic“The Infinite Jest of climate books.” —The BafflerAn eye-opening look at the consequences of coal mining and oil and natural gas production—the second of a two volume work by award-winning author William T. Vollmann on the ideologies of energy production and the causes of climate change**The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic ... Leer más

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**“The most honest book about climate change yet.” —The Atlantic“The Infinite Jest of climate books.” —The BafflerAn eye-opening look at the consequences of coal mining and oil and natural gas production—the second of a two volume work by award-winning author William T. Vollmann on the ideologies of energy production and the causes of climate change**The second volume of William T. Vollmann's epic
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Science Under Siege

How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces That Threaten Our World

de Michael E. Mann, Peter J. Hotez ...

**In this “well-researched guide,” two of the world’s most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement—and offer “powerful ideas about how to fight back” (Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun)“Science is indeed under siege, and that’s not good for any of us. Here, Peter Hotez and Michael Mann name names...It’s not too late to do something; it’s time to ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

**In this “well-researched guide,” two of the world’s most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement—and offer “powerful ideas about how to fight back” (Bill McKibben, author of Here Comes the Sun)“Science is indeed under siege, and that’s not good for any of us. Here, Peter Hotez and Michael Mann name names...It’s not too late to do something; it’s time to
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The Witness for the Prosecution

de Agatha Christie ...

The story follows Leonard Vole, a charming and seemingly innocent man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, Miss Emily French, who had recently made him the principal beneficiary of her will. His lawyer, Mr. Mayherne, is determined to prove his client’s innocence. However, the case becomes more complex when Leonard’s wife, Romaine, surprisingly appears as a witness against him, testifying that he ... Leer más

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The story follows Leonard Vole, a charming and seemingly innocent man accused of murdering a wealthy widow, Miss Emily French, who had recently made him the principal beneficiary of her will. His lawyer, Mr. Mayherne, is determined to prove his client’s innocence. However, the case becomes more complex when Leonard’s wife, Romaine, surprisingly appears as a witness against him, testifying that he
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False Colours

de Georgette Heyer ...

Kit, a diplomatic and responsible twin, is persuaded to impersonate Evelyn at a dinner where Evelyn is expected to meet his fiancée, Cressy, and her formidable grandmother. What begins as a simple favor escalates into a tangled web of deception as Kit grows increasingly attached to Cressy, while trying to maintain the charade. The situation becomes more precarious when Evelyn eventually returns, ... Leer más

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Kit, a diplomatic and responsible twin, is persuaded to impersonate Evelyn at a dinner where Evelyn is expected to meet his fiancée, Cressy, and her formidable grandmother. What begins as a simple favor escalates into a tangled web of deception as Kit grows increasingly attached to Cressy, while trying to maintain the charade. The situation becomes more precarious when Evelyn eventually returns,
... Leer más
Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883

de Simon Winchester ...

The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was ... Leer más

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The bestselling author of The Professor and the Madman and The Map That Changed the World examines the enduring and world-changing effects of the catastrophic volcanic eruption off the coast of Java of the earth’s most dangerous volcano — Krakatoa.The legendary annihilation in 1883 of the volcano-island of Krakatoa — the name has since become a byword for a cataclysmic natural disaster — was
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