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Natural wonders of the world / by Frances, Peter.; Ambrose, Jamie(Author of nature books for children); Dinwiddie, Robert,1953-; Farndon, John.; Smithsonian Institution.;
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Subjects: Natural history.; Earth sciences.;
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The Book of Cannabis : The History and Future of the Plant and the Drug. by Narby, Jeremy.;
In 'The Book of Cannabis', Jeremy Narby delivers a exploration of cannabis as both plant and cultural phenomenon. From its ancient medicinal and ritualistic roles to its vilification, Narby traces how cannabis became one of the most controversial plants in modern history. Narby was born and raised in Montreal, QC.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HEALTH & FITNESS / Cannabis & CBD; NATURE / Plants / General; SCIENCE / Natural History;
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Progress : How One Idea Built Civilization and Now Threatens to Destroy It. by McDonald, Samuel Miller.;
Progress is power. It has built cities, delved the oceans and space, created wealth, opportunity, and remarkable innovation. But the modern story of progress is also a very dangerous fiction. In 'Progress', Samuel Miller McDonald offers a radical new perspective on the myths upon which the modern world is built, illuminating its destructive lineage and suggesting an urgent alternative. McDonald argues that if humanity is to thrive, then we must dismantle, reimagine, and create anew what progress means.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; NATURE / Ecology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography;
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Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart. by Quarshie, Hugh,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Hugh QuarshieOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2010.Africa's Great Rift Valley runs four thousand miles from the Red Sea to the mouth of the Zambezi - a diverse landscape of erupting volcanoes, forest-clad mountains, spectacular valleys, rich grasslands and mighty rivers. Home to the greatest concentration of animals on Earth - lions, crocodiles, elephants, hippos and flocks of flamingos - and pastoralists such as the Maasai - this is a land in constant geological turmoil. Great Rift takes you to another world - a world of exotic extremes, where the forces of nature have shaped the landscape and so created a hotbed of evolution.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Agriculture.; Zoology.; Environmental sciences.; Documentary films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; History.; Africa.; Nature.; Earth sciences.; Documentary television programs.;
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Earth : the biography / by Stewart, Iain.; Lynch, John; National Geographic Channel (Television station : Washington, D.C); National Geographic Society (U.S.);
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Earth movements; Earth sciences; Geophysics; Nature; Oceanography; Earth;
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Wilderness. by González, Everardo,film director.; Pragda (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by Pragda in 2020.WILDERNESS explores the unknown life in ten deserts around the world. This is a documentary built from impericia, from misunderstanding, from surprise and mutual amazement. It is a film that reflects on the idea of community, the relationship of man and his environment in which nature, beasts, and human beings depend on each other to continue inhabiting a world that is supposed to be barren.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Social sciences.; Anthropology.; Zoology.; Environmental sciences.; Documentary films.; History.; Environment.; Sustainability.; India.; Ecology.; Mexico.; Deserts.; Mongolia.; Nature.; Chile.; Peru.;
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Knowledge Encyclopedia : the World as you've never seen it before. by Hamilton, Jill.; Smithsonian Institution.;
Space -- Earth -- Nature -- Human body -- Science -- History.Presents a children's encyclopedia, focusing on space, Earth, nature, the human body, science, and history.
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Nature; Science; Civilization; Biology; Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries.; Encyclopedias and dictionaries.;
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Firestorm : The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster. by Soboroff, Jacob.;
From the MSNBC Senior National and Political Correspondent Jacob Soboroff comes a gripping account of the devastating 2025 Los Angeles fires, which he covered on the ground as an LA native. From the author of 'Separated', which was adapted into an acclaimed film by Academy Award-winner Errol Morris.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers; HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century; HISTORY / United States / 21st Century; HISTORY / United States / State & Local / West (AK, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, UT, WY); NATURE / Natural Disasters; POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / State; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration;
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Lessons From a Lifetime : Ninety Years of Inspiration and Activism. by Suzuki, David.;
David Suzuki has inspired generations of his followers to fight for environmental and social causes with courage and conviction. In 'Lessons From a Lifetime', Suzuki shares wisdom and hard-earned lessons for the next generation of activists, alongside personal stories and heartfelt contributions from Margaret Atwood, Neil Young, and Justin Trudeau, and more. Suzuki lives in Vancouver, BC.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Environmentalists & Naturalists; HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / General; NATURE / Environmental Conservation & Protection; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Ecology;
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When Trees Testify : Science, Wisdom, History, and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. by Montgomery, Beronda L.;
In 'When Trees Testify', award-winning plant biologist Beronda L. Montgomery explores the ways seven trees - as well as the cotton shrub - are intertwined with Black history and culture. She reveals how knowledge surrounding these trees has shaped America since the very beginning. As Montgomery shows, trees are material witnesses to the lives of enslaved Africans and their descendants.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; HISTORY / United States / General; NATURE / Plants / Trees; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies;
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