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As brilliantly polemical and richly descriptive as it was when it was published almost three decades ago, this new version of An Unnatural Order is sure to excite a passionate debate about our role in either saving the ecosystems upon which all species (including our own) rely, or bringing it all to an end.

Mason Bee Revolution explains how docile, hard-working, solitary mason bees (and their compatriots, the leafcutter bees) are even more productive pollinators than honeybees, and keeping them can be a fun, easy, backyard hobby for gardeners, conservationists, foodies, and families everywhere. While scientists search for answers to save the honeybee, Dave Hunter and his company, Crown Bees, are leading the effort to increase the population of other highly efficient pollinators.

The Age of Prediction is about two powerful, and symbiotic, trends: the rapid development and use of artificial intelligence and big data to enhance prediction, as well as the often paradoxical effects of these better predictions on our understanding of risk and the ways we live. Beginning with dramatic advances in quantitative investing and precision medicine, this book explores how predictive technology is quietly reshaping our world in fundamental ways, from crime fighting and warfare to monitoring individual health and elections.

Zero Point Four is a groundbreaking book written by six world-leading maritime, ocean, and security experts, and spearheaded by retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral James Watson. This audiobook explores how the U.S. - a maritime nation - finds itself on a dangerous precipice today. After World War II over half the world’s ocean-going commercial ships flew the U.S. flag. Today, it is less than 0.4%. This meticulously researched work scrutinizes the U.S. maritime industry’s significance to America through five ‘Principles’: National, Economic, Energy and Food, Climate, and Workforce Security.

Listen to in-depth interviews twice a week from adventure sports enthusiasts from around the globe. You'll hear from athletes, adventurers, explorers, guides, authors, business owners and many more who live their lives pursuing fulfillment through adventure and the outdoors.

Me and my cousin co host review old monsters, myths, legends and cryptids in this podcast!

This kids podcast talks about cool creatures found in nature. Cool Creatures is hosted by Wesley Mason, a kindergartener and animal lover. If you also love animals, science, and nature, you'll love this podcast.

Do you sometimes question the decisions people make? Or maybe the decisions you’ve made? Well, *CHEERS*, let's have a glass of lemonade, spiked with a slice of mental health and get into it! Welcome to the Spiked Lemonade Podcast where we explore the underlying psychology behind our interactions and experiences in the world. Host, TC Mason, licensed clinical therapist, brings you empirical studies, mental health tips, inspirational life anecdotes that can help YOU better understand, navigate, and live a more flourishing life. Sit back, peel the skin off the lemon, so we can get to the juice ...

Explore expert, judgment-free guidance on nurturing values in children within the modern family.

The Self-Liberation of Parson Sykes podcasts, divided into 13 episodes, tells the true story of Parson's self-liberation and historical events drawn from different sources, including military records and family oral histories. This thought-provoking story delves into a crucial aspect of Black history, examining it through the eyes of a seventeen-year-old and exploring their coming-of-age challenges and conflicts. Narrated by the award-winning author, David Mason, this is a compelling story that offers an insightful and revealing look at a pivotal piece of American history.

Food is one of the most absolute essentials in survival. Ensuring that you have a sufficient source of food is essential in improving your odds of survival regardless of the emergency situation in which you find yourself. By using a mason jar, you can preserve all kinds of food for yourself and your family should the unfortunate happen. This audiobook talks about everything you need to know about these jars, including how you can use them to preserve food.

Marginal Revolution has been one of the most influential economics blogs in the world for over two decades thanks to its sharp economic analysis and thought-provoking ideas. Now, co-creators Alex Tabarrok and Tyler Cowen are bringing their nerdy winsomeness to your earbuds. Each episode features Alex and Tyler drawing on their decades of academic expertise to tackle whatever economic idea is currently tickling their noggins.

In these days of increased tension, civil unrest, and global warming, disaster preparation for the urban dweller is not something to be taken for granted. Whether you live in a high-rise apartment, or own a home in suburbia, it is critically important that you have something to help you through the first 24 to 72 hours after a disaster strikes.

This audiobook aims to provide you with more-specific information on how you can prepare for serious disasters using resources that may already be sitting in your cupboards, your attic, or your collection of junk. You will find that the humble mason jars you might be taking for granted have a lot of practical uses when it comes to disaster preparedness.

This is the 2nd collection of real-life experiences and stories from Lean and Six Sigma practitioners who have spent time at the "gemba" volunteering their skills to help nonprofits and public agencies. They have generously offered to write a chapter about lessons learned and tools they have applied. A great book to share with potential volunteers, or nonprofits wanting to learn more about Lean or Six Sigma applied to their organizations.

Archaeology is a window into our past. Our fortune is knowledge, and our glory is a new perspective on the world and people around us. It isn’t always exotic travel and mystic lost cities. It’s more often than not just about people and the places that they called home. Join archaeology student Mason Hansen as he discusses news in archaeology, both of true science and pseudo. He’ll also take you through the wonders of the field and why he cherished it so much. Either way, we’ll find plenty of fortune and glory along the way.

Science is amazing when you dig deep. But, sometimes you learn too much in one sitting. Introducing,Science 101! This podcast delivers little snippets of facts in 2 - 4 minute episodes! New episodes every Fridays and Mondays!

The FUTURES Podcast explores the multitude of possible tomorrows. Meet the scientists, technologists, artists and philosophers working to imagine the sorts of developments that might dramatically alter what it means to be human. Hosted by Luke Robert Mason.

Get ready to dive into Florida's vibrant conservation movement with ‘Florida Uncut’. Each episode is a conservation with the people doing the work to protect and connect wild Florida. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just getting familiar with conservation, this podcast is here to inspire you with captivating stories and firsthand experiences from the often unsung heroes dedicated to safeguarding Florida's breathtaking wilderness. Together, we'll unite in our mission to safeguard Florida's untamed landscapes for future generations, ensuring the true essence of Florida remains ...

The Mission of the ABA and PT Podcast is to record and document the work and journeys of major contributors to ABA and Precision Teaching, and thereby stand for incorporating standard measurement and the use of the standard celeration chart into our work and lives. Our pledge is to honour those who have dedicated their life to this field such that my daughter and those that need it, benefit from science and all our field has discovered, that is at risk of getting lost. And the bottom line is that we all need it.