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For thousands of years, humans have been the architects of the natural world. Our activities have permanently altered the environment – for good and for bad. Nature’s Ghosts examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity: from landscapes carved out by megafauna to the primeval forests that emerged following the last ice age, and from the eagle-haunted skies of the Dark Ages to the flower-decked farms of more recent centuries.

At age sixteen Sophie Strand—bright, agile, fearless—is suddenly beset by unexplained, debilitating illness while on a family trip abroad. Her once vibrant life becomes a tangled miasma of medication, specialists, anaphylaxis, and seemingly never-ending attempts to explain what has gone so terribly wrong. And, for many years thereafter, Sophie's life becomes subsumed with ideas not of "health," but of explanation, and the narrative of how and why she became sick. But slowly, she comes to another, more fundamental understanding of what has happened to her body.

Written by professor of cognitive neuroscience at UCL Sophie Scott and composed of 10 mind-blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons that are vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how neuroscience is shaping up for the future, this book is a guide to our most powerful and awe-inspiring body part.

The story that became a global sensation: Sophie, the Australian cattle dog who was lost at sea and swam six miles through shark-infested waters to a remote island where she survived in the wild for five months.... It was just another day in paradise as Jan and Dave Griffith, along with their blue cattle dog, Sophie, motored out of Mackay Marina for a gorgeous weekend at sea. But when the sky suddenly darkened and the waves turned fierce, the unthinkable happened: Sophie disappeared overboard.

In the Eye of the Wild begins with an account of the French anthropologist Nastassja Martin's near fatal run-in with a Kamchatka bear in the mountains of Siberia. Martin's professional interest is animism; she addresses philosophical questions about the relation of humankind to nature, and in her work she seeks to partake as fully as she can in the lives of the indigenous peoples she studies. Her violent encounter with the bear, however, brings her face-to-face with something entirely beyond her ken—the untamed, the nonhuman, the animal, the wild.

Living Intentionally with Sophie and Matt is a conversational podcast where husband-and-wife duo Sophie and Matt share their ongoing journey toward living a more mindful and sustainable life. With humour, honesty, and a touch of curiosity, they explore what it means to live intentionally, balancing ecological sustainability with personal growth and well-being.Each week, Sophie and Matt dive into a different topic, offering relatable insights, practical tips, and candid reflections. From cooking with seasonal ingredients and crafting homemade gifts to improving mental and physical health ...

In Feather Trails, wildlife biologist and birder Sophie A. H. Osborn reveals how the harmful environmental choices we’ve made—including pesticide use, the introduction of invasive species, lead poisoning, and habitat destruction—have decimated Peregrine Falcons, Hawaiian Crows, and California Condors.

Sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it’s also one of our most vital and least understood. In The Joy of Sweat, Sarah Everts delves into its role in the body - and in human history. Everts’ entertaining investigation takes listeners around the world - from Moscow, where she participates in a dating event in which people sniff sweat in search of love, to New Jersey, where companies hire trained armpit sniffers to assess the efficacy of their anti-sweat products. Along the way, Everts traces humanity’s long quest to control sweat.

Environment, sustainability, and climate action podcast: We make big issues, like food choices and AI, bite-sized, and explore the things that we can do to help save the planet. By Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.

Acht Arme, drei Herzen und eine Seele! Der heimliche Star der Meere: der Oktopus. Er kann 1600 Küsse auf einmal verteilen, er kann mit seiner Haut schmecken, Farbe und Form ändern und sich trotz eines Körpergewichts von 45 Kilogramm durch eine apfelsinengroße Öffnung zwängen. Und nicht nur seine körperlichen Superkräfte machen den Achtarmigen zu einem Wunderwesen der Meere. Kraken sind vor allem schlau. Sie können schummeln und tricksen, spielen, lernen, sie können Menschen erkennen und Kontakt aufnehmen.

Qu’ont en commun un téléphone portable, un pangolin, un meuble en bois et le réchauffement climatique ? A priori pas grand-chose sauf qu’ils sont tous en lien avec la corruption. Aussi étonnant que cela puisse paraître, derrière la criminalité environnementale comme le trafic de déchets, la transition énergétique ou encore l’exploitation des ressources naturelles, on retrouve diverses formes de corruption, parfois du crime organisé et des pratiques plus ou moins légales. Lutter contre la corruption, c’est aussi protéger notre environnement. Chaque semaine, retrouvez ...

Vous êtes investi dans une démarche zéro déchet, mais dans votre cadre professionnels, les déchets, ça déborde ? Ce podcast est fait pour vous ! Vous allez être ressourcé de bonnes idées pour motiver vos collègues ou collaborateurs, sans dépenser trop d’énergie. Ce format a pour objectif de vous faire cheminer vers une démarche plus vertueuse sur la question des déchets au travail. Un bon geste pour la planète ! 🌏 Au menu : des outils pratiques à utiliser seul ou en équipe, 👌 des astuces simples et concrètes à mettre en œuvre, 💪 des interviews de ...

The 12 essays in Voices of Change, by 15 inspiring youth leading the climate change movement in Canada, explore the most challenging issues around climate change, from sustainability to activism. The contributors, from all across the nation, describe their own work developing successful initiatives that have positively brought about environmental change.

Chaque mardi Anne So Supiot et Greg Vacher, ex collègues de radio mais surtout amis, partent à la rencontre de personnes qui ont trouvé le moyen de donner un sens à leurs vies. Tout ça histoire de s'en inspirer, d'apprendre des trucs et de passer un moment cool! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

If your life has ever been touched by the love and companionship of an animal, then you will want this book by your side to hear and refer to often. In this anthology, each author shares their personal story of animals who have left a special, indelible imprint on their lives. You’ll be entertained, enchanted, and inspired by these warm, engaging celebrations of animals who have brought such joy and laughter, comfort, and protection during difficult times, and profound life lessons to which we can all relate.