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Enshittification : Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. by Doctorow, Cory.;
Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of many books, including THE LOST CAUSE, a solarpunk science fiction novel of hope amidst the climate emergency. His recent nonfiction THE INTERNET CON: HOW TO SEIZE THE MEANS OF COMPUTATION is a Big Tech disassembly manual. Other recent books include RED TEAM BLUES, a science fiction crime thriller; CHOKEPOINT CAPITALISM, nonfiction about monopoly and creative labor markets; the LITTLE BROTHER series for young adults; INREAL LIFE, a graphic novel; and the picture book POESY THE MONSTER SLAYER. In 2020, he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / General;
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Breaking Point : The New Big Shift Putting Canada at Risk. by Bricker, Darrell.;
Building on the predictions they made more than a decade ago in 'The Big Shift' (ISBN 9781443416450), Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson argue that the demographic and cultural shifts they identified then have not only intensified but are now driving Canada toward a potential national crisis. 'Breaking Point' goes beyond analysis, offering bold predictions about Canadas future and is poised to reshape how Canadians understand their country. Bricker lives in Toronto, ON, and Ibbitson lives in Ottawa, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Canadian;
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Dangerous Miracle : The Astonishing Rise and Looming Disaster of Antibiotics. by Shaw, Liam.;
Antibiotics have been a cheap everlasting fuel that has powered modern medicine, but at a cost. For antibiotics arent like other drugs. Every time we used them, we increased the possibility of antibiotic resistance emerging. In 'Dangerous Miracle', Oxford University biologist Liam Shaw tells the fascinating history of antibiotics - and how we burned through them.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SCIENCE / Chemistry / Organic; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General;
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The Genius Bat : The Secret Life of the Only Flying Mammal. by Yovel, Yossi.;
Yossi Yovel, an ecologist, neurobiologist, and sought-after public speaker, is passionate about deciphering the secrets of bats, including using AI to decipher their communication. In 'The Genius Bat', he brings to life these amazing creatures as well as the obsessive and sometimes eccentric people who study them - bat scientists.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: NATURE / Animals / Mammals; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / General; SCIENCE / Natural History;
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The Origin of Politics : Human Nature and the Shaping of Political Systems. by Wade, Nicholas.;
Combining the scope of Yuval Noah Harari with the political savvy of Francis Fukuyama, 'The Origin of Politics' draws from anthropology, evolutionary biology, and historical analysis to explore how human nature shapes the direction of society - and how policies which ignore human nature risk chaos and even extinction.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution;
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Chain of Ideas : The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. by Kendi, Ibram X.;
'Chain of Ideas' traces the rise of the authoritarian and xenophobic movements threatening democracies around the globe.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations;
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Better Not Burn Your Toast : The Science of Food and Health. by Schwarcz, Joe.;
In a world of misinformation and noise, Dr. Joe Schwarcz is a reliable source of authentic, evidence-based health science to teach you everything you didnt know you needed to know. If you have an appetite for digestible science, you will find plenty of tasty morsels here. Schwarcz lives in Montreal, QC.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Healthy Living; SCIENCE / Chemistry / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Biology;
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God, the Science, the Evidence. by Bollore, Michel-Yves.;
After four years of research in partnership with over 20 scientists and esteemed experts, 'God, the Science, The Evidence' explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God. 'God, the Science, The Evidence' cites 62 Nobel Prize winners and around 100 experts, along with over 500 detailed references.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: PHILOSOPHY / Religious; RELIGION / Christianity / General; RELIGION / Christian Theology / Apologetics; RELIGION / Faith; SCIENCE / General; SCIENCE / Philosophy & Social Aspects; SCIENCE / Physics / General; SCIENCE / Space Science / Cosmology;
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Universal : Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World. by Neve, Alex.;
Human rights extend to everyone, everywhere, at all times, without exception. But too often, human rights are applied selectively. Weaving together law, history, and stories from decades on the front lines of the struggle for human rights, Alex Neve investigates where we went wrong, how we have progressed, and what we can do to fulfill the promise that human rights are inherent, inalienable, and applicable to all people. Neve lives in Ottawa, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Human Rights; POLITICAL SCIENCE / International Relations / General;
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Bone Valley : Murder and Injustice in Florida. by King, Gilbert.;
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of Americas most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, 'Bone Valley' is at once a revelatory investigation into a murder, a chilling portrait of the criminal justice system, and a uniquely powerful story of grace and redemption. From the author of 'Beneath a Ruthless Sun'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: LAW / Criminal Law / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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