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Since their advent, antibiotics have saved millions of lives, marking one of the greatest medical advances in our history. Dangerous Miracle weaves together the grand arc of the evolution of antibiotics over millions of years with a history of the past century: first as we mined the earth for naturally occurring antibiotic molecules, then as we learned to synthesise our own. But like fossil fuels, antibiotics are a finite resource which we’ve regarded as a cheap, everlasting fuel.

In a book that is both groundbreaking and accessible, Daniel C. Dennett, whom Chet Raymo of The Boston Globe calls "one of the most provocative thinkers on the planet", focuses his unerringly logical mind on the theory of natural selection, showing how Darwin's great idea transforms and illuminates our traditional view of humanity's place in the universe. Dennett vividly describes the theory itself and then extends Darwin's vision with impeccable arguments to their often surprising conclusions, challenging the views of some of the most famous scientists of our day.

Our naked eyes see only a thin sliver of reality. We are blind in comparison to the X-rays that peer through skin, the mass spectrometers that detect the dead inside the living or the high-tech surveillance systems that see with artificial intelligence. And we are blind compared to the animals that can see in infrared, or ultraviolet, or in 360-degree vision. These animals live in the same world we do, but they see something quite different when they look around.

This lively history traces the evolution of the idea of evolution, showing how it has changed and been changed by different societies over time. It will put 'Darwin’s Dangerous Idea' into its proper context, showing how it built on what went before and how it was developed in the 20th century, through an understanding of genetics and the biochemical basis evolution. None of this diminishes the achievement of Darwin himself, but his contribution was one link in a chain that extends back into antiquity and is still being forged today.

Funny, scary, and touching true stories from Yellowstone wildlife photographers, rangers, guides, and trackers who've accidentally come face-to-face with grizzly bears and bison, who've camped out in -70 degree temperatures, and much more. From a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and wildlife photographer whose award-wining Yellowstone imagery is displayed in the Smithsonian.

We all hold within us the capacity for darkness and light, for good and evil. We are beautifully, fearfully & wonderfully made, but we can also do great harm to one another as we navigate our existence and grapple with understanding everything & everyone we encounter in this life. How we engage others and what we believe is right & wrong, is often subject to our own experiences, backgrounds, chosen beliefs & inherited biases. So many things influence all of our thoughts, words, actions, and reactions- our conscious and subconscious motivations, and both our manageable and somewhat ...

Jeff Sackmann and Carl Bialik bring their analytical thinking to timely discussions about the virus, how the media is covering it, and how governments and the public are responding.

Through vivid descriptions and expert insights, The Most Dangerous Plants in the United States of America (USA) equips you with the knowledge to recognize these dangerous plants, empowering you to navigate the natural world with heightened caution and awe. Explore the dark allure of toxic compounds, the historical significance of these plants, and the importance of respecting their potential hazards.