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'One of those books that changes the way you see the world. Gripping, urgent, important.' - ED CONWAY, bestselling author of Material World LONGLISTED FOR THE FT SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD Our obsession with land is the driving force behind human history. It has sparked...

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change “Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how...

A page-turning examination of how a multi-billion dollar industry creates enormous wealth and endless heartache, at a time when climate change, swings in the market, and greed are impacting fishermen’s livelihoods in new and dramatic ways. Lobster has been a phenomenal success story, with a...

What is this life all about? Do we live in a simulation? Where are we headed? Join Levi and Alex as they search for the answers to life's great questions in their grand quest for the elusive cheese. In a general topic show about everything controversial, listen as our hosts find ways to disagree on even the most basic of pretexts.

Smart people are not only just as prone to making mistakes as everyone else - they may be even more susceptible to them. This is the "intelligence trap", the subject of David Robson's fascinating and provocative book. The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "strategic ignorance", "meta-forgetfulness", and "functional stupidity."

It’s been six years since the COVID-19 pandemic threw the world into organized chaos. And though the masks are largely gone, the plexiglass has been taken down, and even as we have returned to normalcy in many senses of the word, nobody can deny that everything has changed. Herein lies the heart of the issue, how exactly did the CDC and other supposed experts get so many things so wrong? Can the fog of uncertainty that surrounds a novel pandemic explain how off-course our leaders found themselves during the early years of the 2020s?

'An utterly engrossing, fascinating read' – Tim Pears, author of the West Country trilogy An evocative, lyrical debut memoir from the heart of our vanishing countryside – a story of the solitary life of an eel fisherman and the radical choice to live more in tune with the natural world...

Silicon Valley's Thirst Trap exposes the massive physical, environmental, and infrastructure demands behind the AI boom. Investigative storyteller Maya Chen and systems engineer Ethan Brooks explore how the "weightless" digital world is straining our very real water, energy, and local communities—and how we might redesign it. Maya & Ethan usually take opposite sides of the argument but always in a friendly way.

Based on the fact that bees will occupy a cavity of about 40 liters, a swarm trap is made to create the ideal space for a wild swarm to occupy. This way the bees come to the beekeeper so that the beekeeper doesn't have to go hunt swarms.

The last decade has seen an explosion of urban beekeeping in the US, Canada, and Europe, a well-intentioned response to perceived threats to the global honey bee population. Many thousands of people have taken up this seemingly environmentally friendly hobby, tending backyard and rooftop hives (or paying a company to do so) and encouraging honey bees to make honey and pollinate flowers. What could be wrong with that? Quite a lot, in fact. In The Honey Trap, scientist and author Dana Church demonstrates that despite reports to the contrary, honey bees are nowhere near extinction.

Welcome To Trap Talk Reptile Network AKA The Coolest Reptile Network In The World...The most vibrant & dedicated reptile network there is. This is a place where reptile lovers whether new to the hobby or seasoned enthusiasts can come together to learn, share, and celebrate their passion. One of the things that sets Trap Talk apart is its commitment to authenticity from every host. It's regarded as the most honest & genuine reptile network out there... No holding back, just real talk, raw insights, and the truth about the reptile industry, care, and community. We prioritize transparency and ...

Dive into the fascinating world of "Mind Traps: The Cognitive Bias Podcast.” Produced by Danny Codella and hosted by AI, each episode explores a different cognitive bias and delivers practical tips to help you recognize and overcome these mental traps. Join us each week to learn how to think clearer, make better choices, and navigate the complexities of impactful decision making.

Hosts Brent and Josh talk to guests from all over Southwest lower Michigan, sharing information and stories about the great outdoors. Topics and guests range from hunting squirrels, chasing steel, and catching bass. To Monster bucks catching coyotes, cooking wild game, and everything between

Japanese beetles arrived in America in 1916. Since then, the beetle has cut a destructive swath across a great portion of the United States. Japanese Beetles and Grubs: Trap, Spray, and Control Them is an indispensable guide for home gardeners, landscape professionals and farmers. This Japanese beetle audiobook is your secret weapon to help you control the beetles and safeguard your trees, roses and vegetables. This audiobook walks you through many methods for stopping Japanese beetles, whether through organic means or (in some cases) chemical means.