Nouveautés

Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, major films, and thousands of articles. During the succeeding decade, many of Kurzweil's predictions about technological advancements have been borne out, and their viability has become familiar to the public through such now commonplace concepts. In this entirely new book Ray Kurzweil brings a fresh perspective to advances in the singularity.

As global rates of plant and animal extinctions mount, anxieties about the future of the earth's ecosystems are fueling ever more ambitious efforts at conservation, which draw on Western scientific principles to manage species and biodiversity. In Revenant Ecologies, Audra Mitchell argues that these responses not only ignore but also magnify powerful forms of structural violence like colonialism, racism, genocide, extractivism, ableism, and heteronormativity, ultimately contributing to the destruction of unique life forms and ecosystems.

In the developed world, we’ve reaped the benefits of refrigeration for more than a century, but the costs are catching up with us. We’ve eroded our connection to our food and redefined what “fresh” means. More important, refrigeration is one of the leading contributors to climate change. As the developing world races to build a US-style cold chain, Twilley asks: Can we reduce our dependence on refrigeration? Should we?

In an era brimming with misleading headlines and polarized debates, take a deep dive into the unvarnished truth of climate change with this illuminating guide. Ever felt bombarded by the staggering numbers and statistics on climate disasters? Frustrated by the blame game and endless debates? Overwhelmed by conflicting information about the very real challenges the planet faces? You're not the only one. Navigating the complex landscape of climate change isn't just about understanding the science it's about cutting through the noise to find truth and meaningful action.

The 2024 hurricane season has already garnered significant attention due to a combination of climatic factors, emerging weather patterns, and the potential socio-economic impact it might have. Analyzing the significance of this hurricane season involves delving into various aspects such as meteorological predictions, historical comparisons, the role of climate change, and the implications for affected regions.

La Ilustración, que se prolongó durante todo el siglo XVIII, provocó cambios cruciales en el pensamiento de la gente y transformó todo el entramado de la sociedad.

Inspiration und Gelassenheit im Dialog mit der Natur. Wenn Mails und Meetings Ihre Tage dominieren, Deadlines den Nachtschlaf gefährden und die Berge auf dem Schreibtisch täglich höher werden, dann ruft Ihnen Christian Sauer zu: "Raus aus dem Hamsterrad, raus an die frische Luft!" Gerade, wenn wir meinen, es uns am wenigsten leisten zu können, hilft es, Abstand zu gewinnen, sich selbst wieder zu finden, den Kopf zu lüften und aufzutanken in der Natur.

One of humanity’s oldest beliefs is that our world is alive. Though once ridiculed by some scientists, the idea of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. We, and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth—we are Earth, an outgrowth of its structure and an engine of its evolution. Life and its environment have coevolved for billions of years, transforming a lump of orbiting rock into a cosmic oasis—a planet that breathes, metabolizes, and regulates its climate.

This original, topical and engaging book navigates the complex realm of forest restoration. It reveals how a nuanced approach is required – one that integrates the latest scientific advancements (for instance in microbial ecology, acoustic technology and epigenetics), Indigenous leadership and a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of life within these vital ecosystems.

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she’s a little quirky. But while she’s made some strange mistakes over the years, it’s not until she accosts a stranger in a grocery store (whom she thinks is her husband) that she realizes something is amiss. With a mixture of curiosity and dread, Dingfelder starts contacting neuroscientists and lands herself in scores of studies. In the course of her nerdy midlife crisis, she discovers that she is emphatically not neurotypical.

Многие животные обладают экстраординарными способностями: например, у крота-звездоноса на морде есть сверхчувствительные отростки, которые помогают мгновенно находить добычу, а электрический угорь парализует жертву ударом тока. Биолог Кеннет Катания рассказывает о некоторых из самых удивительных созданиях природы. Он проливает свет на загадочное и жутковатое поведение щупальценосных змей, крошечных землероек, изумрудных ос и других животных и показывает, как изучение самых странных существ дает понимание эволюции и как научные открытия могут сопровождаться приключениями и весельем.

Сто тысяч лет назад Homo sapiens был одним из как минимум шести видов человека, живших на этой планете, — ничем не примечательным животным, которое играло в экосистеме роль не большую, чем гориллы, светлячки или медузы. Но около семидесяти тысяч лет назад загадочное изменение когнитивных способностей Homo sapiens превратило его в хозяина планеты и кошмар экосистемы. Как человек разумный сумел покорить мир? Что стало с другими видами человека? Когда и почему появились деньги, государства и религия? Как возникали и рушились империи?

This new edition of the book on drinking water quality and health, the first of its kind and a highly popular one, places a stronger emphasis on the role of minerals in drinking water. This book was published in the first edition of this book collection. This publication includes additional information on the negative effects that reverse osmosis water has on human health and comprises scientific material that was published no more than a few months ago.

Prepare for the unthinkable with "Nuclear Crash Survival" by Dr. James J. Archer. This ultimate guide equips you with essential survival skills and knowledge to not only survive but thrive amidst nuclear disasters and other 21st-century catastrophes. From understanding the mechanics of nuclear explosions to implementing comprehensive preparation plans, this indispensable manual provides vital information for navigating the aftermath of an atomic bomb or nuclear attack.

Allgemeinwissen: Mit spannenden, unterhaltsamen und breit gefächerten Fakten Wissen erweitern und in jedem Gespräch glänzen. Wozu Wissen, wenn ich doch jederzeit googeln kann? Dieser Gedanke ist verlockend, aber: Nur wer Dinge selbst weiß, kann sich ein kluges, zusammenhängendes Bild von der Welt machen – und ganz nebenbei in jedem Party-Talk punkten.

Mitchell P. Jones’ Scientific Figures and Tables: Quick Tips is a must-have for anyone wanting to improve the aesthetics, impact, clarity and interpretability of their figures and tables. In clear, concise and precise language, Jones lays out recommendations on setting up effective micrographs, graphs, tables and schematics including points on selection, layout and content formatting. Comprehensive and firmly instructional, this guide features step-by-step directions with useful examples in addition to tips on captions, equations and unit formatting.

Dive into the profound reflections of Henry David Thoreau with this compelling audiobook that brings together his two most influential works: "Walden" and "On the Duty of Civil Disobedience." These timeless classics offer deep insights into living a life of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and principled resistance to injustice.

The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? Or Mars? Or other bodies in near space? And what do those superpowers and corporations owe to Planet Earth and its inhabitants as a whole?

In Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State, listeners will discover flowing details of virtually every waterway in the state—the features, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, and specific challenges to be expected—alongside many wonderful historical and social accounts specific to each system.

Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property. That they have the legal right to do so, whether you like it or not, because this project is in the "public interest"-because the pipeline will be carrying natural gas, the so-called "bridge fuel" that politicians have been peddling for decades as the path to a clean, green energy future.