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Evolution Gone Wrong

The Curious Reasons Why Our Bodies Work (Or Don’t)

par Alex Bezzerides ...

Lu par Joe Knezevich ...

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9 heure 12 min

From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart—it’s surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies work—or don’t—the way they do. After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why do human mothers have such a life ... En savoir plus

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From blurry vision to crooked teeth, ACLs that tear at alarming rates and spines that seem to spend a lifetime falling apart—it’s surprising that human beings have beaten the odds as a speciesEvolution Gone Wrong is an eye-opening look into why our bodies work—or don’t—the way they do. After all, we’re the only survivors on our branch of the tree of life. Why do human mothers have such a life
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American Visions

The United States 1800-1860

par Edward L. Ayers ...

Lu par Brandon Pollock ...

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9 heure 46 min

A revealing history of the formative period when voices of dissent and innovation defied power and created visions of America still resonant today.The early decades of the nineteenth century saw the expansion of slavery, Native dispossession, and wars with Canada and Mexico. Mass immigration and powerful religious movements sent tremors through American society. But even as the powerful defended ... En savoir plus

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A revealing history of the formative period when voices of dissent and innovation defied power and created visions of America still resonant today.The early decades of the nineteenth century saw the expansion of slavery, Native dispossession, and wars with Canada and Mexico. Mass immigration and powerful religious movements sent tremors through American society. But even as the powerful defended
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The Secret Life of the Universe

An Astrobiologist's Search for the Origins and Frontiers of Life

par Nathalie A. Cabrol ...

Lu par Cassandra Campbell ...

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9 heure 18 min

**One of Scientific American’s Best Books of 2024One of the world’s leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity’s most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? And how did life on Earth begin?**We are in a golden age in astronomy, living on the cusp of breakthroughs that will revolutionize our understanding of our place in ... En savoir plus

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**One of Scientific American’s Best Books of 2024One of the world’s leading astrobiologists takes us on an awe-inspiring journey across the cosmos to investigate some of humanity’s most profound questions: Are we alone in the universe? And how did life on Earth begin?**We are in a golden age in astronomy, living on the cusp of breakthroughs that will revolutionize our understanding of our place in
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The Horse

A Galloping History of Humanity

par Timothy C. Winegard ...

Lu par Sean Patrick Hopkins ...

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19 heure 12 min

**THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERHigh Plains International Book Award FinalistShortlisted for the Reading the West Book AwardOne of The Economist's Best Books of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Next Big Idea Club Must-Read BookFrom New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human history**Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is an epic history ... En savoir plus

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**THE NATIONAL BESTSELLERHigh Plains International Book Award FinalistShortlisted for the Reading the West Book AwardOne of The Economist's Best Books of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Next Big Idea Club Must-Read BookFrom New York Times bestselling author of The Mosquito, the incredible story of how the horse shaped human history**Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is an epic history
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Last Seen

The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families

par Judith Giesberg ...

Lu par Adenrele Ojo ...

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10 heure 57 min

“[A] meticulously excavated tribute to the formerly enslaved mothers, fathers, siblings, and kin who published ‘last seen’ advertisements in search of loved ones stolen from them in bondage…a vital work of recovery.” —Ilyon Woo, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Master, Slave, Husband, WifeDrawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, “heartbreaking, and ... En savoir plus

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“[A] meticulously excavated tribute to the formerly enslaved mothers, fathers, siblings, and kin who published ‘last seen’ advertisements in search of loved ones stolen from them in bondage…a vital work of recovery.” —Ilyon Woo, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Master, Slave, Husband, WifeDrawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, “heartbreaking, and
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How Money Became Dangerous

The Inside Story of our Turbulent Relationship with Modern Finance

par Christopher Varelas, Dan Stone ...

Lu par Roger Wayne ...

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14 heure 43 min

From a veteran of the trade, a provocative and entertaining voyage into the turbulent heart of modern money that sheds new light on the rise of our threatening and complicated financial system, how money became our adversary, and why finding a new course is crucial to a healthy societyIn the not too distant past, money was simple. You might have had a bank account and a mortgage, perhaps some ... En savoir plus

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From a veteran of the trade, a provocative and entertaining voyage into the turbulent heart of modern money that sheds new light on the rise of our threatening and complicated financial system, how money became our adversary, and why finding a new course is crucial to a healthy societyIn the not too distant past, money was simple. You might have had a bank account and a mortgage, perhaps some
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Band of Giants

The Amateur Soldiers Who Won America's Independence

par Jack Kelly ...

Lu par James C. Lewis ...

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10 heure 52 min

Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin are known to all; men like Morgan, Greene, and Wayne are less familiar. Yet the dreams of the politicians and theorists only became real because fighting men were willing to take on the grim, risky, brutal work of war.The soldiers of the American Revolution were a diverse lot: merchants and mechanics, farmers and fishermen, paragons and drunkards. Most were ardent ... En savoir plus

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Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin are known to all; men like Morgan, Greene, and Wayne are less familiar. Yet the dreams of the politicians and theorists only became real because fighting men were willing to take on the grim, risky, brutal work of war.The soldiers of the American Revolution were a diverse lot: merchants and mechanics, farmers and fishermen, paragons and drunkards. Most were ardent
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Empire of Sand

How Britain Made the Middle East

par Walter Reid ...

Lu par Derek Perkins ...

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14 heure 59 min

At the end of the First World War, Britain, and to a much lesser extent France, created the modern Middle East. The possessions of the former Ottoman Empire were carved up with scant regard for the wishes of those who lived there. From the outset, the project was destined to fail.Conflicting and ambiguous promises had been made to the Arabs during the war but were not honored. Brief hopes for Arab ... En savoir plus

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At the end of the First World War, Britain, and to a much lesser extent France, created the modern Middle East. The possessions of the former Ottoman Empire were carved up with scant regard for the wishes of those who lived there. From the outset, the project was destined to fail.Conflicting and ambiguous promises had been made to the Arabs during the war but were not honored. Brief hopes for Arab
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A User's Guide to Democracy

How America Works

par Nick Capodice, Hannah McCarthy ...

Lu par Nick Capodice, Hannah McCarthy ...

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7 heure 52 min

"An informative and appealing civics lesson for first-time voters and old hands alike."—Publishers WeeklyFrom Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy, the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101, and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, A User's Guide to Democracy is a lively crash course in everything you should know about how the US government works.Do you know what the Secretary of Defense does all ... En savoir plus

$30.99 CAD

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"An informative and appealing civics lesson for first-time voters and old hands alike."—Publishers WeeklyFrom Nick Capodice & Hannah McCarthy, the hosts of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Civics 101, and New Yorker cartoonist Tom Toro, A User's Guide to Democracy is a lively crash course in everything you should know about how the US government works.Do you know what the Secretary of Defense does all
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Murder Most Texan

par Bartee Haile ...

Lu par Kent Klineman ...

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3 heure 49 min

A chronicle of sixteen ruthless killings from Lone Star history and the dirty details that have shocked and bewildered Texans for decades.Texas has long boasted of its iron fist and strict treatment of criminals. Nevertheless, a number of homicidal scoundrels and fiends have slipped through the state's justice system despite even the best efforts of the legendary Texas Rangers.In 1877, Texas saw ... En savoir plus

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A chronicle of sixteen ruthless killings from Lone Star history and the dirty details that have shocked and bewildered Texans for decades.Texas has long boasted of its iron fist and strict treatment of criminals. Nevertheless, a number of homicidal scoundrels and fiends have slipped through the state's justice system despite even the best efforts of the legendary Texas Rangers.In 1877, Texas saw
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Rocket Dreams

Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race

par Christian Davenport ...

Lu par Dan Bittner ...

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11 heure 17 min

“Thrilling . . . an important tale of how American ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit is creating a new type of space age.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskMusk vs. Bezos. China vs. the United States. The government vs. the private sector.Welcome to the rivalries and alliances defining the New Space Age. At stake? Trillions of dollars, national prestige, and a ... En savoir plus

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“Thrilling . . . an important tale of how American ingenuity and entrepreneurial spirit is creating a new type of space age.”—Walter Isaacson, New York Times bestselling author of Elon MuskMusk vs. Bezos. China vs. the United States. The government vs. the private sector.Welcome to the rivalries and alliances defining the New Space Age. At stake? Trillions of dollars, national prestige, and a
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One Person, One Vote

A Surprising History of Gerrymandering in America

par Nick Seabrook ...

Lu par Reynaldo Piniella ...

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12 heure 25 min

A redistricting crisis is upon us. This surprising, compelling book tells the history of how we got to this moment—from the Founding Fathers to today’s high-tech manipulation of election districts—and shows us how to protect our most sacred, hard-fought principle of one person, one vote. Here is THE book on gerrymandering for citizens, politicians, journalists, activists, and voters.“Seabrook’s ... En savoir plus

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A redistricting crisis is upon us. This surprising, compelling book tells the history of how we got to this moment—from the Founding Fathers to today’s high-tech manipulation of election districts—and shows us how to protect our most sacred, hard-fought principle of one person, one vote. Here is THE book on gerrymandering for citizens, politicians, journalists, activists, and voters.“Seabrook’s
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