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The Underworld

Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean

par Susan Casey ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets**“An irresistible mix of splendid scholarship, heart-stopping adventure writing, and vivid, visceral prose." —**Sy Montgomery, New York Times best-selling author of The Soul of an OctopusFor all of human history, ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets**“An irresistible mix of splendid scholarship, heart-stopping adventure writing, and vivid, visceral prose." —**Sy Montgomery, New York Times best-selling author of The Soul of an OctopusFor all of human history,
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The Lost Tomb

And Other Real-Life Stories of Bones, Burials, and Murder

par Douglas Preston ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER • **A GOODREADS READER'S CHOICE AWARD FINALISTFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, a jaw-dropping discovery of an Egyptian tomb opens up a slew of archaeological mysteries and deadly tales.**What’s it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that’s been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the ... En savoir plus

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTELLER • **A GOODREADS READER'S CHOICE AWARD FINALISTFrom the #1 bestselling author of The Lost City of the Monkey God, a jaw-dropping discovery of an Egyptian tomb opens up a slew of archaeological mysteries and deadly tales.**What’s it like to be the first to enter an Egyptian burial chamber that’s been sealed for thousands of years? What horrifying secret was found among the
... En savoir plus
The Carbon Almanac

It's Not Too Late

par The Carbon Almanac Network ...

When it comes to the climate, we don’t need more marketing or anxiety. We need established facts and a plan for collective action.The climate is the fundamental issue of our time, and now we face a critical decision. Whether to be optimistic or fatalistic, whether to profess skepticism or to take action. Yet it seems we can barely agree on what is really going on, let alone what needs to be done. ... En savoir plus

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When it comes to the climate, we don’t need more marketing or anxiety. We need established facts and a plan for collective action.The climate is the fundamental issue of our time, and now we face a critical decision. Whether to be optimistic or fatalistic, whether to profess skepticism or to take action. Yet it seems we can barely agree on what is really going on, let alone what needs to be done.
... En savoir plus
Salt

A World History

par Mark Kurlansky ...

From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured – ... En savoir plus

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From the award-winning and bestselling author of Cod comes the dramatic, human story of a simple substance, an element almost as vital as water, that has created fortunes, provoked revolutions, directed economies and enlivened our recipes.Salt is common, easy to obtain and inexpensive. It is the stuff of kitchens and cooking. Yet trade routes were established, alliances built and empires secured –
... En savoir plus
Regeneration

Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation

par Paul Hawken ...

A radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller DrawdownRegeneration offers a visionary new approach to climate change, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, equity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in ... En savoir plus

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A radically new understanding of and practical approach to climate change by noted environmentalist Paul Hawken, creator of the New York Times bestseller DrawdownRegeneration offers a visionary new approach to climate change, one that weaves justice, climate, biodiversity, equity, and human dignity into a seamless tapestry of action, policy, and transformation that can end the climate crisis in
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Mother Earth Is Our Elder

A Northern Indigenous Perspective on the Climate Crisis

par Catherine (Katlia) Lafferty ...

**A Globe and Mail BestsellerAward-winning Dene activist and writer Katłı̨̀ą teaches us Indigenous ways to protect and learn from Mother Earth.**The Dene in Canada’s Northwest Territories have lived alongside nature for many generations. From battling environmental racism on the front lines of historical environmental protests to living a balanced life through effective individual and collective ... En savoir plus

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**A Globe and Mail BestsellerAward-winning Dene activist and writer Katłı̨̀ą teaches us Indigenous ways to protect and learn from Mother Earth.**The Dene in Canada’s Northwest Territories have lived alongside nature for many generations. From battling environmental racism on the front lines of historical environmental protests to living a balanced life through effective individual and collective
... En savoir plus
Clearing the Air

A Hopeful Guide to Solving Climate Change in 50 Questions and Answers

par Hannah Ritchie ...

**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and ... En savoir plus

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**A FINANCIAL TIMES & NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF 2025"A refreshingly pragmatic and undoomy book."—The GuardianClear, simple answers to the most common and vexing questions about climate change that we can take action on right now.**We can’t afford to delay climate action, but with all the shouting and disagreement, it’s hard to know where to turn. In Clearing the Air, data scientist and
... En savoir plus
Leave the Lights On

How Joyful Decisions Can Save Our Species

par Elizabeth Dunn, Jiaying Zhao ...

**"Who knew that saving the world could be so much fun?"—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessHow to make an impact on climate change by taking actions that bring you joy**What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy?Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behavior scientist Jiaying Zhao challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living. While most ... En savoir plus

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**"Who knew that saving the world could be so much fun?"—Daniel Gilbert, author of Stumbling on HappinessHow to make an impact on climate change by taking actions that bring you joy**What if the most effective ways to fight climate change made you happy?Psychologist Elizabeth Dunn and climate behavior scientist Jiaying Zhao challenge everything we think we know about sustainable living. While most
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Walking

par Henry David Thoreau ...

In the essay, Thoreau argues that walking in nature provides a sense of freedom and clarity, allowing the individual to escape the constraints of society and to reconnect with the true essence of life. He criticizes the urbanization of America, which he believes disconnects people from nature and from their own authentic selves. Thoreau also highlights the idea of "sauntering," a term he uses to ... En savoir plus

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In the essay, Thoreau argues that walking in nature provides a sense of freedom and clarity, allowing the individual to escape the constraints of society and to reconnect with the true essence of life. He criticizes the urbanization of America, which he believes disconnects people from nature and from their own authentic selves. Thoreau also highlights the idea of "sauntering," a term he uses to
... En savoir plus
Aquanaut

A Life Beneath The Surface – The Inside Story of the Thai Cave Rescue

par Rick Stanton ...

**THE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF THE THAI CAVE RESCUE NOW CHRONICLED IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIT DOCUMENTARY THE RESCUEWRITTEN BY THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE MISSION**'The British divers are all heroes' Clive Cussler'A case study in courage' Ron Howard, Oscar-winning director of Apollo 13________Thailand, July 2018.Twelve boys and their football coach vanish into Tham... ... En savoir plus

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**THE ENTHRALLING INSIDE STORY OF THE THAI CAVE RESCUE NOW CHRONICLED IN NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC HIT DOCUMENTARY THE RESCUEWRITTEN BY THE MAN AT THE HEART OF THE MISSION**'The British divers are all heroes' Clive Cussler'A case study in courage' Ron Howard, Oscar-winning director of Apollo 13________Thailand, July 2018.Twelve boys and their football coach vanish into Tham...
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The RAVEN Essays

Indigenous Environmental Justice, Education, and Self-Determination

Modifié par John Borrows, Dawn Hoogeveen, Max Ritts, Sue Smitten ...

Named after the Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs (RAVEN) nonprofit organization, The RAVEN Essays is an anthology that celebrates a decade of prize-winning student essays. Since 2012, RAVEN has awarded an annual essay prize to honour students who champion the vital importance of Indigenous rights and self-determination, both in Canada and globally. The essays featured in this ... En savoir plus

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Named after the Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs (RAVEN) nonprofit organization, The RAVEN Essays is an anthology that celebrates a decade of prize-winning student essays. Since 2012, RAVEN has awarded an annual essay prize to honour students who champion the vital importance of Indigenous rights and self-determination, both in Canada and globally. The essays featured in this
... En savoir plus
Prairie

A Natural History of the Heart of North America: Revised Edition

par Candace Savage ...

Collections series The Natural History of North America
Praise for the previous edition of Prairie:"Impelled with its sense of the miraculous in nature."—Globe and MailCandace Savage’s acclaimed and beautifully written guide to the ecology of the prairies, now revised and updated.This revised edition of Prairie features a new preface along with updated research on the effects of climate change on an increasingly vulnerable landscape.It also offers... ... En savoir plus

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Praise for the previous edition of Prairie:"Impelled with its sense of the miraculous in nature."—Globe and MailCandace Savage’s acclaimed and beautifully written guide to the ecology of the prairies, now revised and updated.This revised edition of Prairie features a new preface along with updated research on the effects of climate change on an increasingly vulnerable landscape.It also offers...
... En savoir plus
Turning to Stone

Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks

par Marcia Bjornerud ...

Winner of the 2025 John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing“A beautiful book—at once intimate and sweeping, informative and moving.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White SkyEarth is vibrantly alive and full of wisdom for those who learn to listen.Earth has been reinventing itself for more than four billion years, keeping a record of its experiments in the form of rocks. Yet most of ... En savoir plus

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Winner of the 2025 John Burroughs Medal for Natural History Writing“A beautiful book—at once intimate and sweeping, informative and moving.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White SkyEarth is vibrantly alive and full of wisdom for those who learn to listen.Earth has been reinventing itself for more than four billion years, keeping a record of its experiments in the form of rocks. Yet most of
... En savoir plus
Meat

How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity's Favorite Food—and Our Future

par Bruce Friedrich ...

This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking." —Publishers Weekly (Top 10 New Release in Science)“[Meat] has broad appeal.” –Nature (Included in “Best Science Picks”)“What [Friedrich] sets out to accomplish—what feels new about Meat—is to convince readers of a generational opportunity to replace like with like: plant-based and cultivated meat that matches, i ... En savoir plus

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This packed account makes food science feel like an urgent and essential undertaking." —Publishers Weekly (Top 10 New Release in Science)“[Meat] has broad appeal.” –Nature (Included in “Best Science Picks”)“What [Friedrich] sets out to accomplish—what feels new about Meat—is to convince readers of a generational opportunity to replace like with like: plant-based and cultivated meat that matches, i
... En savoir plus
The Climate Book

The Facts and the Solutions

par Greta Thunberg ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWe still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.**You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope—but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.In The Climate Book, Greta ... En savoir plus

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**A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERWe still have time to change the world. From climate activist Greta Thunberg, comes the essential handbook for making it happen.**You might think it's an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the odds. There is hope—but only if we listen to the science before it's too late.In The Climate Book, Greta
... En savoir plus
Death of a Salesman

par Arthur Miller ...

Willy, deeply invested in the American Dream, believes success is achieved through charm and popularity. However, his inability to adapt to changing realities leads to professional failure and strained relationships with his wife, Linda, and sons, Biff and Happy. Biff’s rejection of his father’s ideals creates tension, as Willy clings to unrealistic aspirations for his family.The play poignantly ... En savoir plus

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Willy, deeply invested in the American Dream, believes success is achieved through charm and popularity. However, his inability to adapt to changing realities leads to professional failure and strained relationships with his wife, Linda, and sons, Biff and Happy. Biff’s rejection of his father’s ideals creates tension, as Willy clings to unrealistic aspirations for his family.The play poignantly
... En savoir plus
Vanished Giants

The Lost World of the Ice Age

par Anthony J. Stuart ...

"Reveals the vibrant lives of Pleistocene megafauna, driven extinct by climate change and human hunters. Can lessons from the past halt a sixth mass extinction?" ― New Scientist , "Don't Miss"Long after the extinction of dinosaurs, when humans were still in the Stone Age, woolly rhinos, mammoths, mastodons, sabertooth cats, giant ground sloths, and many other spectacular large animals that are no ... En savoir plus

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"Reveals the vibrant lives of Pleistocene megafauna, driven extinct by climate change and human hunters. Can lessons from the past halt a sixth mass extinction?" ― New Scientist , "Don't Miss"Long after the extinction of dinosaurs, when humans were still in the Stone Age, woolly rhinos, mammoths, mastodons, sabertooth cats, giant ground sloths, and many other spectacular large animals that are no
... En savoir plus
I Eat the Stars

How to Live Fully and Beautifully in a Collapsing World

par Sarah Wilson ...

**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER“This loving and uplifting book is the wise guide that can hold our hands as we tread these dark times.” —Liam Neeson“An intensely sobering read, seeming to confirm all our worst fears about the future. But it also delivers clarity. Yes, things are that bad, but there is still plenty to fight for and much we can shape—if we are willing to confront reality.” —The ... En savoir plus

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**INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER“This loving and uplifting book is the wise guide that can hold our hands as we tread these dark times.” —Liam Neeson“An intensely sobering read, seeming to confirm all our worst fears about the future. But it also delivers clarity. Yes, things are that bad, but there is still plenty to fight for and much we can shape—if we are willing to confront reality.” —The
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A Winter Grave

a chilling new mystery set in the Scottish highlands

par Peter May ...

A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou... ... En savoir plus

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A #4 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the twelve-million copy bestselling author of the Lewis trilogy comes a chilling new mystery set in the isolated Scottish Highlands.A TOMB OF ICEA young meteorologist checking a mountain top weather station in Kinlochleven discovers the body of a missing man entombed in ice.A DYING DETECTIVECameron Brodie, a Glasgow detective, sets ou...
... En savoir plus
The Nightcrawlers

A Story of Worms, Cows, and Cash in the Underground Bait Industry

par Joshua Steckley ...

Collections Livre 17 - Critical Environments: Nature, Science, and Politics
How does a banal earthworm become a valuable commodity? Lumbricus terrestris, otherwise known as the Canadian nightcrawler, is the most popular live bait used by recreational anglers throughout the world. Each year, as many as seven hundred million worms are handpicked from Ontario farmland for the bait market, earning the region the undisputed title of worm capital of the world. The Nightcrawlers ... En savoir plus

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How does a banal earthworm become a valuable commodity? Lumbricus terrestris, otherwise known as the Canadian nightcrawler, is the most popular live bait used by recreational anglers throughout the world. Each year, as many as seven hundred million worms are handpicked from Ontario farmland for the bait market, earning the region the undisputed title of worm capital of the world. The Nightcrawlers
... En savoir plus
The Bare Bones

An Unconventional Evolutionary History of the Skeleton

par Matthew F. Bonnan ...

Collections series Life of the Past
"Bonnan combines wit and passion with the sensibilities of a talented instructor in this encyclopedic tour of the vertebrate skeleton." — Publishers WeeklyWhat can we learn about the evolution of jaws from a pair of scissors? How does the flight of a tennis ball help explain how fish overcome drag? What do a spacesuit and a chicken egg have in common? Highlighting the fascinating twists and turns ... En savoir plus

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"Bonnan combines wit and passion with the sensibilities of a talented instructor in this encyclopedic tour of the vertebrate skeleton." — Publishers WeeklyWhat can we learn about the evolution of jaws from a pair of scissors? How does the flight of a tennis ball help explain how fish overcome drag? What do a spacesuit and a chicken egg have in common? Highlighting the fascinating twists and turns
... En savoir plus
The Story of Birds

A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present

par Steve Brusatte ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places ... En savoir plus

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places
... En savoir plus
Concentration and Power in the Food System

Who Controls What We Eat?

par Professor Philip H. Howard ...

Collections series Contemporary Food Studies: Economy, Culture and Politics
Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the market, a level above which these companies have the power to drive up prices for consumers and reduce their rate of innovation. Researchers have ... En savoir plus

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Nearly every day brings news of another merger or acquisition involving the companies that control our food supply. Just how concentrated has this system become? At almost every key stage of the food system, four firms alone control 40% or more of the market, a level above which these companies have the power to drive up prices for consumers and reduce their rate of innovation. Researchers have
... En savoir plus
The Biosphere

par M.A.S. McMenamin, L. Margulis, Vladimir I. Vernadsky, M. Ceruti, S. Golubic, R. Guerrero, N. Ikeda, N. Ikezawa, W.E. Krumbein, A. Lapo, A. Lazcano, D. Suzuki, C. Tickell, M. Walter, P. Westbroek ...

Traduit par D.B. Langmuir ...

Collections series Earth and Environmental Science (R0)
Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory. It is the first sustained expression of the idea that life is a geological force that can change Earth's landforms, its climate, and even the contents of its atmosphere. A complete, unabridged translation has never before been ... En savoir plus

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Long unknown in the West, The Biosphere established the field of biogeochemistry and is one of the classic founding documents of what later became known as Gaia theory. It is the first sustained expression of the idea that life is a geological force that can change Earth's landforms, its climate, and even the contents of its atmosphere. A complete, unabridged translation has never before been
... En savoir plus

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