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Dive into the untold story of humanity's battle against dust, grime, and disorder in "A Clean Sweep Through Time." This captivating journey through the annals of history unveils the often-overlooked but crucial role that cleanliness has played in shaping civilizations. From ancient civilizations' use of rudimentary brooms to the rise of elaborate cleaning rituals in royal courts, this book explores the evolution of cleaning practices across cultures.

Explore the pivotal world of Wildlife Conservation with "Wildlife Conservation Decoded." This guide is perfect for anyone from complete beginners to those wishing to deepen their understanding. Discover how you can play a crucial role in safeguarding our planet's future and become a trusted advocate for wildlife.

Embark on a transformative journey with the Climate Change Book Collection which masterfully intertwines actionable environmental strategies with emotional resilience. This collection educates and inspires, turning the daunting challenge of climate change into an opportunity for personal growth and global impact.

Geography GCSE AQA (8035) specification audiobook is essential listening for students, teachers and examiners as it contains chapters on all the topics covered in the GCSE specification. The physical geography section covers the challenge of natural hazards including tectonic and extreme weather events. The physical and human causes and effects of climate change are discussed and exemplified. The living world and ecosystems including hot deserts, cold environments and tropical rainforests are examined.

Dynamic naturalist Michael Blencowe has travelled the globe to uncover the fascinating backstories of eleven extinct animals, which he shares with charm and insight in Gone.

Serendipity tells the story of James Estes’s life as a naturalist and the concepts that have driven his interest in researching the ecological role of top-level predators. Using the relationships between sea otters, kelp, and sea urchins as a touchstone, Estes retraces his investigations of numerous other species, ecosystems, and ecological processes in an attempt to discover why ecologists can learn so many details about the systems in which they work and yet understand so little about the broader processes that influence these systems.

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.

Mosquitoes are among the most notorious insects globally, infamous for their role as vectors of various deadly diseases. Yet, their existence is a complex interplay of detrimental and beneficial effects on both ecosystems and human societies.

Esiste un cibo che è allo stesso tempo gentile con il corpo e con il pianeta. È un cibo intelligente, adatto all’Antropocene, l’epoca in cui viviamo e dove sono gli esseri umani a influenzare gli eventi della natura. Il cibo che ci salverà, il nuovo libro di Eliana Liotta, dimostra quanto sia indispensabile una svolta ecologica a tavola per aiutare la terra e la salute. Per salvare l’ambiente non basta più andare in giro in bici, comprare un’auto ibrida e ricordarsi di spegnere le luci. Non è sufficiente pensare solo a petrolio e carbone.

Spostarsi con le proprie gambe, senza consumare altro che la propria energia. Assaporare un passo più lento, accorgersi degli alberi, dei negozi, delle persone che incontriamo lungo il tragitto. Arrivare al lavoro svegli e pronti ad affrontare la giornata. Ma anche godersi il silenzio di un sentiero tra i campi, sfogare le emozioni spingendo sui pedali, o sapere che si potrà arrivare direttamente davanti al cinema senza preoccuparsi del parcheggio: sono tante le felicità possibili se si sceglie di vivere una vita a due ruote.