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Half-earth : our planet's fight for life / by Wilson, Edward O.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biodiversity conservation.; Biosphere reserves.; Human ecology.; Nature;
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Here on earth : a natural history of the planet / by Flannery, Tim F.(Tim Fridtjof),1956-;
Subjects: Evolution.; Human ecology.; Natural history.; Sustainability.;
© 2011., HarperCollins,
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Taking charge of your fertility : the definitive guide to natural birth control, pregnancy achievement, and reproductive health / by Weschler, Toni,1955-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Natural family planning.; Conception.; Fertility, Human.;
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Seven deadly sins : the biology of being human / by Leschziner, Guy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Seven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply important and useful biological functions that humans need to survive? Instead of being acts of immorality, are they really just a result of how our bodies, our psyches, and our brains in particular, are wired? In Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human, Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology, dares to turn much of what society thinks of as morality on its head and to ask these controversial questions. Leschziner takes readers on an exploration of the Seven Deadly Sins as he looks at their neuroscientific and psychological bases, their origin in our genes, and, crucially, how certain medical disorders may give rise to them. He introduces us to patients whose physical and psychological conditions have given rise to behaviours that have for centuries been labelled as "sin" and how these behaviours might actually be evolutionary imperatives that preserve the tribe and ensure the wellbeing of our societies. In Seven Deadly Sins, a book certain to cause debate and raise controversy, Guy Leschziner, a writer who has explored the mysteries of our sleeping brains and the odd crossed wires of our five senses, asks whether these traits truly represent sin, or simply reflect our intrinsic drive to survive and thrive"--
Subjects: Deadly sins.; Human behavior.; Neuropsychology.;
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What we owe the future / by MacAskill, William,1987-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."One of the most stunning achievements of moral philosophy is something we take for granted: moral universalism, or the idea that every human has equal moral worth. In What We Owe the Future, Oxford philosopher William MacAskill demands that we go a step further, arguing that people not only have equal moral worth no matter where or how they live, but also no matter when they live. This idea has implications beyond the obvious (climate change) - including literally making sure that there are people in the future: It's not unusual to hear someone way, "Oh, I could never bring a child into this world." MacAskill argues that the sentiment itself may well be immoral: we have a responsibility not just to consider whether the world of the future will be suitable for supporting humans, but to act to make sure there are humans in it. And while it may seem that the destructive capacity of modern industrial technology means that we ought to eschew it as much as possible, MacAskill argues for optimism in our ability to (eventually) get technology right, for the future's benefit, and ours. Where Hans Rosling's Factfulness and Rutger Bregman's Utopia for Realists gave us reasons for hope and action in the present, What We Owe the Future is a compelling and accessible argument for why solving our problems demands that we worry about the future. And ultimately it provides an answer to the most important question we humans face: can we not just endure, but thrive?"--
Subjects: Altruism.; Civilization, Modern; Future, The.; Human beings; Human beings;
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Life drawing / by Armer, Eddie.;
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Subjects: Human figure in art.; Figure drawing;
© 2013., Search Press,
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Sketching people : life drawing basics / by Mellem, Jeff,1973-;
Subjects: Figure drawing; Human figure in art.;
© c2009., North Light Books,
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Figure drawing in proportion : easy to remember, accurate anatomy for artists / by Massen, Michael.;
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Subjects: Figure drawing; Human figure in art.;
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Complete guide to life drawing / by Bammes, Gottfried.; Cicero Translations (Firm);
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Subjects: Figure drawing; Human figure in art.;
© 2011., Search Press,
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How to draw a character : the foolproof method / by Mouton, Soizic,author.; translation of:Mouton, Soizic.Dessine-moi un personnage.English.;
Subjects: Human figure in art.; Figure drawing;
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