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- Our tribal future : how to channel our foundational human instincts into a force for good / by Samson, David Ryan,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us. What do you think of when you hear the word "tribalism?" For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their own tribe: family, friends, and the bonds of loyalty that keep them together. Tribalism is one of the most complex and ancient evolutionary forces; it gave us the capacity for cooperation and competition, and allowed us to navigate increasingly complex social landscapes. It is so powerful that it can predict our behavior even better than race, class, gender, or religion. But in our vast modern world, has this blessing become a curse? Our Tribal Future explores a central paradox of our species: how altruism, community, kindness, and genocide are all driven by the same core adaptation. Evolutionary anthropologist David R. Samson engages with cutting-edge science and philosophy, as well as his own field research with small-scale societies and wild chimpanzees, to explain the science, ethics, and history of tribalism in compelling and accessible terms. This bold and brilliant book reveals provocative truths about our nature. Readers will discover that tribalism cannot, and should not, be eliminated entirely--to do so would be to destroy what makes us human. But is it possible to channel the best of this instinct to enrich our lives while containing the worst of its dangers?"--
- Subjects: Collective behavior.; Human evolution.; Social evolution.;
- Tactical strength : the elite training and workout plan to build a solid foundation of strength & power / by Smith, Stewart,1969-;
- LSC
- Subjects: Exercise.; Physical fitness.;
- The chimps of Fauna Sanctuary / by Westoll, Andrew.;
- Subjects: Fauna Foundation (Montérégie, Québec); Animal rescue; Chimpanzees; Chimpanzees; Wildlife refuges;
- © c2011., HarperCollins,
- The Atlantic coast : a natural history / by Thurston, Harry,1950-; Barrett, Wayne.;
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [305]-310) and index.LSC
- Subjects: Natural history; Coastal ecology; Natural history; Ecology;
- © c2011., D&M Publishers,
- Bees : nature's little wonders / by Savage, Candace,1949-; David Suzuki Foundation.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subjects: Bees.; Honeybee.;
- © c2008., Greystone Books,
- Howard B. Wigglebottom learns about courage / by Binkow, Howard.; Reverend Ana.; Norton, Jeremy;
- LSC
- Subjects: Wigglebottom, Howard B. (Fictitious character); Courage; Rabbits;
- © c2012., Thunderbolt Pub.,
- Howard B. Wigglebottom learns about bullies / by Binkow, Howard.; Cornelison, Sue.;
- Howard B. Wigglebottom is a young rabbit who is bullied at school and finally decides to tell his teacher. Includes lessons and reflections about bullying.LSC
- Subjects: Wigglebottom, Howard B. (Fictitious character); Bullying; Rabbits;
- © [2010], c2008., Thunderbolt Pub.,
- Howard B. Wigglebottom learns we can all get along / by Binkow, Howard.; Reverend Ana.; Cutting, David(David A.); Ferrin, Mike,1964-;
- Howard, the rabbit, learns to get along with his friends.LSC
- Subjects: Wigglebottom, Howard B. (Fictitious character); Rabbits; Courtesy;
- © c2014., Thunderbolt Pub.,
- The Bill Gates problem : reckoning with the myth of the good billionaire / by Schwab, Tim(Journalist),author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."A powerful investigation of Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation, showing how he uses philanthropy to exercise enormous political power without accountability"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Gates, Bill, 1955-; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Billionaires; Charities;
- Tree thieves : crime and survival in North America's woods / by Bourgon, Lyndsie,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."In Tree Thieves, Lyndsie Bourgon dives headfirst into the underbelly of the illegal timber market. She follows three timber theft cases, introducing us to law enforcement, forensic wood specialists, the enigmatic residents of former logging communities, environmental activists, international timber cartels, and indigenous communities along the way. Featuring excellent investigative reporting, fascinating characters, political analysis, and cutting-edge tree science, Tree Thieves takes readers on a thrilling journey into a hidden world of intrigue, crime, and incredible complexity lurking beneath the surface"--
- Subjects: True crime.; Deforestation; Logging; Lumber trade; Trees;
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