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Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.
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Introducing Evolutionary Psychology - Thryft
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Oscar Zárate, Dylan Evans, Richard Appignanesi  | Icon,totem Books

Introducing Evolutionary Psychology

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Goodreads rating: 3.79

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Introducing Evolutionary Psychology is a must-read for people who want to discover the science behind human behavior. The book provides a detailed explanation of how our minds evolved and the reasons behind our behavior. It is fascinating to learn about the mind's universal features, such as cooperation, and how they were designed. Dylan Evans' clear and concise writing, combined with the beautiful and informative illustrations by Oscar Zarate, make this book an exceptional read for anyone interested in understanding the human mind's evolutionary development and behavior.
Toms River : A Story of Science and Salvation - Thryft
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Dan Fagin | Island Press

Toms River : A Story of Science and Salvation

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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The book recounts the devastating impact of industrial pollution on a small town in New Jersey. It highlights the dangers of corporate greed and government neglect, ultimately leading to environmental devastation. The book is a great read for anyone interested in environmental issues and the importance of effective regulation.
When a Billion Chinese Jump : How China Will Save Mankind - or Destroy it - Thryft
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Jonathan Watts | Faber And Faber

When a Billion Chinese Jump : How China Will Save Mankind - or Destroy it

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Goodreads rating: 3.96

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"When a Billion Chinese Jump" is a must-read for individuals who are interested in understanding China's environmental crisis and its impact on the world. This book captures the essence of the challenges facing China's environmental issues and highlights the urgent need for immediate action. Jonathan Watts provides an insightful view of China's environmental crisis by combining detailed research with on-the-ground reporting. The most unique and distinctive feature of this book is its focus on the human element. Watts vividly portrays individual lives in a country all too often viewed as a faceless state. This book serves as a wake-up call to all readers to take immediate action to help save our planet.
Consilience : The Unity of Knowledge - Thryft
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Edward O. Wilson | Abacus

Consilience : The Unity of Knowledge

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Goodreads rating: 3.99

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This book is recommended for readers who are curious about the interconnectedness of the world. Wilson's argument about the unity of knowledge and the need to find "consilience" is compelling. He seamlessly weaves together ancient Greek concepts and modern science, and it's fascinating to see how different branches of knowledge can be united. Overall, a must-read for anyone interested in the interconnectedness of our world and the quest for a unified theory of knowledge.
A Field Guide To Getting Lost - Thryft
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Rebecca Solnit | Canongate Books Ltd

A Field Guide To Getting Lost

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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This captivating read is perfect for those who appreciate the art of wandering. The book is a collection of essays that capture the essence of getting lost in both physical and emotional sense. With poetic prose and storytelling, Solnit takes readers on a journey through the complexities of living a life full of exploration and uncertainty. The book challenges the notion of being constantly connected and instead celebrates the beauty of being lost and embracing the unknown.
The Heart Of The Matter - Thryft
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North East Writers Forum | Katha

The Heart Of The Matter

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Goodreads rating: 5.0

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The Heart of the Matter offers a poignant exploration of the complex lives of individuals from the Northeast. The book is a collection of stories from various states in the region, highlighting the unique history, culture, and struggles that define the area. Readers who enjoy emotional and thought-provoking stories will appreciate this book.
End of the Earth - Thryft
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Peter Matthiessen, Kenneth Garrett  | National Geographic

End of the Earth

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Goodreads rating: 3.67

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"End of the Earth" could be a good read for nature lovers who are interested in exploring the world's most unforgiving and remote locations. It provides a unique and informative insight into the wildlife and history of the region, while also showcasing Matthiessen's excellent lyrical writing style. Readers will enjoy going on a journey with the author and the crew of Akademik, as they discover the incredible creatures and landscapes of these far-flung places.
The People Of Gariwerd - The Grampians' Aboriginal Heritage - Thryft
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Gib Wettenhall | Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

The People Of Gariwerd - The Grampians' Aboriginal Heritage

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"If you are interested in learning about the history of Australia's indigenous people and their connection with the land, 'The People of Gariwerd' is a must-read. The book offers a unique perspective on the Grampian region's archaeology and provides insight into how Aboriginal people have lived, managed and interacted with the land since the last Ice Age. With over 120 rock art sites catalogued, you can also discover some fascinating examples of the diverse and rich Aboriginal occupation in the region. Readers can expect to gain a detailed and immersive reading experience that will leave them with a deep appreciation for the Aboriginal communities of Gariwerd."
The Presence of the Past : Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature - Thryft
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Rupert Sheldrake | Vintage

The Presence of the Past : Morphic Resonance and the Habits of Nature

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Goodreads rating: 4.2

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"This book is a fascinating analysis of how nature's habits are formed and why they persist, thanks to morphic resonance. Rupert Sheldrake provides a fresh perspective on how an organism's past experiences can influence its present and future behaviors. This is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of our natural world."
Between Man and Beast : An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm - Thryft
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Monte Reel | Doubleday

Between Man and Beast : An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by Storm

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Goodreads rating: 3.77

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Between Man and Beast is an exhilarating exploration of a young explorer who braved the hazardous rainforests of Africa, returning with evidence of gorillas, a creature previously known only in myth. The book delves into the heated evolution debates of the Victorian era and the racial concepts of that time and their impact on the young explorer's burgeoning celebrity. With vivid anecdotes and captivating writing, this book is a must-read for adventure-seekers and history buffs alike.
In Patagonia - Thryft
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Bruce Chatwin | Vintage

In Patagonia

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

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"In Patagonia" is a must-read for travelers seeking an immersive, reflective journey. Chatwin's style of weaving captivating narratives with history and culture makes it more than just a travelogue. His roving structure, unusual for travel writing, and his brilliant personality make this book unique. It's a reflection on the internal landscapes and the relationships that shape our travels.
What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology - Thryft
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Paul Nurse | W. W. Norton & Company

What Is Life? : Five Great Ideas in Biology

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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"What Is Life?" is a great read for anyone who is curious about biology and wants to understand the fundamental concepts that make up life. The book uses personal anecdotes and the history of science to introduce readers to the five great ideas of biology: the Cell, the Gene, Evolution by Natural Selection, Life as Chemistry, and Life as Information. Paul Nurse writes with great passion and brings to life the excitement of scientific discovery, making this book an engaging and enlightening read for both experts and non-experts alike.
When the Rivers Run Dry : The Global Water Crisis and How to Solve It - Thryft
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Fred Pearce | Granta Books

When the Rivers Run Dry : The Global Water Crisis and How to Solve It

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

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FULLY UPDATED FOR 2019We cannot live without water. But with 7.5 billion people competing for this single unevenly-distributed resource, the planet is drying up. In When the Rivers Run Dry, Fred Pearce explores the growing world water crisis, from Kent to Kenya. His powerful reportage takes us to places where waterways are turning to sand before they reach the ocean; where fields are parched and crops no longer grow; where once fertile ground has turned to desert; where wars are fought over access to water and cultures are dying out. But he offers us hope for the future - if we can radically revolutionise the way we treat water, and take personal responsibility for the water we use.This landmark work, from a respected and accomplished scientist, will transform the way we view the water in our reservoirs and rivers, and change the way we treat the water in our taps.
Euclid in the Rainforest : Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math - Thryft
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Joseph Mazur | Dutton Adult

Euclid in the Rainforest : Discovering Universal Truth in Logic and Math

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Goodreads rating: 3.72

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Mazur (mathematics, Marlboro College), like many a mathematician before him, seeks the truth. How he goes about it is to examine three kinds of logic, those from the ancient Greeks, the strange logic of infinity, and the everyday, practical, plausible logic that basically drives most scientific inquiry today. In a series of 16 zippy chapters, Mazur looks into what logic actually is and how and when it shows up, the various configurations of infinity as they strike such disparate surfaces as set theory and irrational numbers, and the ordinary, everyday logic that underlies the math that may or may not reflect the real world. Mazur's appendices double as very well-explained exercises. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Houses and Gardens of Kyoto - Thryft
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Akihiko Seki, Thomas Daniell  | Tuttle Publishing

Houses and Gardens of Kyoto

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Goodreads rating: 3.59

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For all the damage that has occurred over the centuries, for all the relentless and destructive modernization still taking place today, Kyoto, imperial capital for more than a millennium, remains a rich, inexhaustible archive of Japanese cultural history.Houses and Gardens of Kyoto introduces a broad array of Kyoto's traditional houses from every period of the city's history. They range from summer villas to townhouses, from monumental Buddhist temples to insubstantial garden pavilions, from personal homes to traditional inns. All have their associated outdoor spaces, whether condensed courtyard gardens, picturesque stroll gardens, "dry landscape" stone gardens or the "borrowed scenery" of distant landscapes.Both exquisite photo album and fascinating historical study, Houses and Gardens of Kyoto is sure to be the standard reference work on this topic for many decades to come.
In Patagonia : 40th Anniversary Edition - Thryft
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Bruce Chatwin, Nicholas Shakespeare  | Vintage Classics

In Patagonia : 40th Anniversary Edition

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

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When Bruce Chatwin’s In Patagonia was published in 1977 it heralded the arrival of a startling new talent in British literature. Critics were surprised and spellbound by a story of an adventure which blurred the boundaries between travel writing, biography, history and memoir. All readers recognised its timeless quality – Auberon Waugh went as far as to call it ‘a classic’.Forty years later, Chatwin’s first book continues to inspire generations of travellers and writers. This 40th anniversary edition celebrates the enduring status of In Patagonia and includes a host of material from the archive to recreate the book’s genesis and publication.
Underland - A Deep Time Journey - Thryft
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Robert Macfarlane | Penguin

Underland - A Deep Time Journey

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Goodreads rating: 4.23

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SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom the internationally bestselling, prize-winning author of Landmarks, The Lost Words and The Old Ways 'Dazzling' Guardian'Heart-stopping' Daily Telegraph'Mesmerizing' Observer'Epic' Financial Times 'You'd be crazy not to read this book' The Sunday Times Underland is an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory and the land itself. At once ancient and urgent, this is a book that will change the way you see the world.'Marvellous... Neverending curiosity, generosity of spirit, erudition, bravery and clarity... This is a book well worth reading' The Times 'Extraordinary... at once learned and readable, thrilling and beautifully written' Observer'Attentive, thoughtful, finely honed... I turned the last page with the unusual conviction of having been in the company of a fine writer who is - who must surely be - a good man' Telegraph 'Poetry, science, a healthy sense of the uncanny and a touch of the shamanic are the hallmarks of his writing... This is a journey that tells the story not just of nature but of human nature. And there is noone I would more gladly follow on it' i'Startling and memorable, charting invisible and vanishing worlds. Macfarlane has made himself Orpheus, the poet who ventures down to the darkest depths and returns - frighteningly alone-to sing of what he has seen' New Statesman
The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable - Thryft
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Amitav Ghosh | University Of Chicago Press

The Great Derangement - Climate Change And The Unthinkable

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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Are we deranged? The acclaimed Indian novelist Amitav Ghosh argues that future generations may well think so. How else to explain our imaginative failure in the face of global warming? In his first major book of nonfiction since In an Antique Land, Ghosh examines our inability—at the level of literature, history, and politics—to grasp the scale and violence of climate change.The extreme nature of today’s climate events, Ghosh asserts, make them peculiarly resistant to contemporary modes of thinking and imagining. This is particularly true of serious literary fiction: hundred-year storms and freakish tornadoes simply feel too improbable for the novel; they are automatically consigned to other genres. In the writing of history, too, the climate crisis has sometimes led to gross simplifications; Ghosh shows that the history of the carbon economy is a tangled global story with many contradictory and counterintuitive elements.Ghosh ends by suggesting that politics, much like literature, has become a matter of personal moral reckoning rather than an arena of collective action. But to limit fiction and politics to individual moral adventure comes at a great cost. The climate crisis asks us to imagine other forms of human existence—a task to which fiction, Ghosh argues, is the best suited of all cultural forms. His book serves as a great writer’s summons to confront the most urgent task of our time.
My First Summer In The Sierra - Thryft
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John Muir | Dover Publications

My First Summer In The Sierra

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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In the summer of 1869, John Muir, a young Scottish immigrant, joined a crew of shepherds in the foothills of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The diary he kept while tending sheep formed the heart of this book and eventually lured thousands of Americans to visit Yosemite country.First published in 1911, My First Summer in the Sierra incorporates the lyrical accounts and sketches he produced during his four-month stay in the Yosemite River Valley and the High Sierra. His record tracks that memorable experience, describing in picturesque terms the majestic vistas, flora and fauna, and other breathtaking natural wonders of the area.Today, Muir is recognized as one of the most important and influential naturalists and nature writers in America. This book, the most popular of the author's works, will delight environmentalists and nature lovers with its exuberant observations.
Voyage of Charles Darwin - Thryft
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Charles and Ralling Christopher (ed) Darwin | Ariel Books

Voyage of Charles Darwin

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Goodreads rating: 4.03

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A chronological selection of Darwin's own writings from his diary, journal, and autobiography, which highlight the adventure as well as the scientific inquiry of his monumental voyage on the HMS Beagle. Excellent color photographs of the flora and fauna make this an inviting introduction to Darwin's work. The book is also a supplement to and commentary on the British TV dramatization of the same title.
On Trails : An Exploration - Thryft
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Robert Moor | Aurum Press Ltd

On Trails : An Exploration

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Goodreads rating: 3.96

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A strikingly original debut from a tremendous new talent, Rob Moor explores the nature of trails, from hiking the Appalachian trail to the biological phenomenon of how the trails of ants are formed. In the vein of Rebecca Solnit’s Wanderlust: A History of Walking, this book will explore the small and particular, tracing the formation of trails from the most tiny―ants, termites, tent caterpillars; neural pathways, minute fossil trails―to the vastest and most diffuse, including the International Appalachian Trail, what will be the world’s longest footpath, spanning from Alabama to Morocco. Introducing readers to a range of fascinating characters: from a French entomologist named Audrey Dussutour. who studies how ants are capable of externalizing memory, (allowing very simple creatures to make very smart decisions); to an old man in Vermont named Larry Benoit, who has been called America’s best deer hunter, to a renowned trail builder in Tennessee who fashions trails using a motorized dirt bike.As Rob re-evaluates what we think of as simple and ordinary, he is also wedding two popular genres of nonfiction: the long distance hiking memoir (Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods) with the essayistic nature writing (like that of John McPhee).Moor is that he is a great nature writer, but also a mind-bending thinker: “What entrances me about trails―what so many nature writers overlook―is that they are more than physical phenomena; a trail is a model of elegance and a lesson in cooperation. They also provide a conceptual lens that, once goggled to your eye, alters all you survey. You begin to see even the plainest things as linear, ever-optimizing, self-perpetuating.” This deep search for meaning introduces readers to experts who work with trails of all kind, outrageous hiking anecdotes and spectacular descriptions of landscapes and animal behavior. Moor’s book gives an eye-opening tour, leaving us with a much richer, prismatic take on what we constantly take for granted: how we get where we’re going.
Adventures in the Anthropocene : A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made - Thryft
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Gaia Vince | Milkweed Editions

Adventures in the Anthropocene : A Journey to the Heart of the Planet We Made

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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We all know our planet is in crisis, and that it is largely our fault. But all too often the full picture of change is obstructed by dense data sets and particular catastrophes. Struggling with this obscurity in her role as an editor at Nature, Gaia Vince decided to travel the world and see for herself what life is really like for people on the frontline of this new reality. What she found was a number people doing the most extraordinary things.During her journey she finds a man who is making artificial glaciers in Nepal along with an individual who is painting mountains white to attract snowfall; take the electrified reefs of the Maldives; or the man who's making islands out of rubbish in the Caribbean. These are ordinary people who are solving severe crises in crazy, ingenious, effective ways. While Vince does not mince words regarding the challenging position our species is in, these wonderful stories, combined with the new science that underpins Gaia's expertise and research, make for a persuasive, illuminating — and strangely hopeful — read on what the Anthropocene means for our future.
Aluminum Dreams : The Making of Light Modernity - Thryft
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Mimi Sheller | The Mit Press

Aluminum Dreams : The Making of Light Modernity

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Goodreads rating: 3.83

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How aluminum enabled a high-speed, gravity-defying American modernity even as other parts of the world paid the price in environmental damage and political turmoil. Aluminum shaped the twentieth century. It enabled high-speed travel and gravity-defying flight. It was the material of a streamlined aesthetic that came to represent modernity. And it became an essential ingredient in industrial and domestic products that ranged from airplanes and cars to designer chairs and artificial Christmas trees. It entered modern homes as packaging, foil, pots and pans and even infiltrated our bodies through food, medicine, and cosmetics. In Aluminum Dreams , Mimi Sheller describes how the materiality and meaning of aluminum transformed modern life and continues to shape the world today. Aluminum, Sheller tells us, changed mobility and mobilized modern life. It enabled air power, the space age and moon landings. Yet, as Sheller makes clear, aluminum was important not only in twentieth-century technology, innovation, architecture, and design but also in underpinning global military power, uneven development, and crucial environmental and health concerns. Sheller describes aluminum's shiny utopia but also its dark side. The unintended consequences of aluminum's widespread use include struggles for sovereignty and resource control in Africa, India, and the Caribbean; the unleashing of multinational corporations; and the pollution of the earth through mining and smelting (and the battle to save it). Using a single material as an entry point to understanding a global history of modernization and its implications for the future, Aluminum Dreams forces us to How do we assemble the material culture of modernity and what are its environmental consequences? Aluminum Dreams includes a generous selection of striking images of iconic aluminum designs, many in color, drawn from advertisements by Alcoa, Bohn, Kaiser, and other major corporations, pamphlets, films, and exhibitions.
The Perfect Storm : A True Story of Man Against the Sea - Thryft
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Sebastian Junger | Fourth Estate

The Perfect Storm : A True Story of Man Against the Sea

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

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"Takes readers into the maelstrom and shows nature's splendid and dangerous havoc at its utmost".October 1991. It was "the perfect storm"--a tempest that may happen only once in a century--a nor'easter created by so rare a combination of factors that it could not possibly have been worse. Creating waves ten stories high and winds of 120 miles an hour, the storm whipped the sea to inconceivable levels few people on Earth have ever witnessed. Few, except the six-man crew of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing boat tragically headed towards its hellish center.
Awesome Kharkiv : Interesting things you need to know - Thryft
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Анна Копилова | January 1, 2018

Awesome Kharkiv : Interesting things you need to know

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Kharkiv is an ambitious city. It is full of seemingly contradictory  it is a highly industrialised city, a centre for scientific research and I.T., home to the first skyscrapers built in Ukraine. Yet it is also a cultural centre, home to many outstanding writers and artists, and in recent times Kharkiv has seen rapid development in gastronomy and of an authentic underground culture. Kharkiv can be considered Ukraine s intellectual centre, being home to more universities and places of learning than even the capital, Kyiv.Kharkiv was the first capital of Soviet Ukraine and is thus also a historic city, full of architectural landmarks which testify to its rich past. It is unique, surprising, and a place which its residents are proud to call home. With this book, we are pleased to share with you our love to Kharkiv! The book is neither a guide nor a manual.  Rather, it s an insight into the city we adore one that is wonderful, fascinating and strange. In its pages, you ll find references to major historical events, famous and talented residents, art, culture, sports, literature, traditions and even beloved street food.Inside Awesome Kharkiv you will chapters on history, culture, food, places, nature, sports, technology gorgeous photos and images throughout the bookbeautiful layout insightful and short texts explaining interesting things you need to know about Kharkiv, including historical and cultural context fun factsAbout The Awesome The Awesome Series travel books are best selling in Ukraine since 2012. Loved by locals and visitors alike, they are a genuine take on the Ukrainian art, cities, culture, food and traditions.
Life in Ancient Britain - Thryft
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Brian Williams | Pitkin

Life in Ancient Britain

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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Life in Ancient Britain journeys through the ancient worlds of our how they lived, how they shaped the landscape we know today, and how we know what we do, about their achievements. This guide offers a concise and lively introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles – covering the period from around 500,000 years ago when Palaeolithic hunters camped at Boxgrove in West Sussex, through the later Middle and New Stone Ages, and on to the Bronze Age and the start of the Iron Age. It describes how people first came to settle in Britain, and explores the rich mysteries of atmospheric ceremonial meeting places, barrows and stone circles. Also featured is the coming of the age of metals, when warrior-farmers created hilltop forts and settlements, stone brochs and lakeside villages – indeed the Celtic Britain that the Romans found, when they first landed on our shores.
A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail - Thryft
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Bill Bryson | Anchor

A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaining guide you’ll find. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy (or just foolhardy) folks he meets along the way–and a couple of bears. Already a classic, A Walk in the Woods will make you long for the great outdoors (or at least a comfortable chair to sit and read in).
The Annotated Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace - Thryft
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Alfred Russel Wallace, John van Wyhe  | Nus Press

The Annotated Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace

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Goodreads rating: 4.18

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Wallace's 'Malay Archipelago' is a classic account of the travels of a Victorian naturalist through island Southeast Asia. It has been loved by readers ever since its publication in 1869. Despite numerous modern reprints with appreciative introductions, this is the first - and long overdue - annotated edition in English.This edition explains, updates and corrects the original text with an historical introduction, and hundreds of explanatory notes. Wallace left hundreds of people, places, publications and species unidentified. He referred to most species only with the scientific name current at the time. Whenever available, the common name for species have been provided, and scientific names updated. The 52 illustrations from the original edition are supplemented by 16 pages of newly-selected colour illustrations dating from the period.The content of the 'Malay Archipelago' has never been thoroughly analysed and compared against other contemporary sources. It turns out that the book contains many errors. This includes not just incorrect dates and place names but some of the most remarkable anecdotes; for example, the dramatic claim that tigers "kill on an average a Chinaman every day" in Singapore or that a Dutch Governor General committed suicide by leaping from a waterfall on Celebes.By correcting the text of the 'Malay Archipelago' against Wallace's letters and notebooks and other contemporary sources and by enriching it with modern identifications, this edition reveals Wallace's work as never before.
Why Evolution Is True - Thryft
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Jerry A. Coyne | Penguin Books

Why Evolution Is True

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Goodreads rating: 4.19

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The proof for evolution is vast, varied, and magnificent, drawn from different fields of scientific inquiry. Todat, scientists are documenting species splitting into two, observing animals and plants adapting before our eyes,and finding more and more fossils capturing what happened eons ago--dinosaurs that have sprouted feathers, fish that have grown limbs. In this unique and accessible summary of the facts supporting the theory of natural selection, Jerry A. Coyne eloquently shows that evolution does nothing to destroy the beauty of life, only enhances it. By demonstrating the "indelible stamp" of the processes first proposed by Darwin, Coyne does not aim to prove creationism wrong. Rather, by using irrefutable evidence, it sets out to prove evolution right."OUTSTANDINGLY GOOD...COYNE'S KNOWLEDGE OF EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY IS PRODIGIOUS, HIS DEPLOYMENT OF IT AS MASTERFUL AS HIS TOUCH IS LIGHT." --RICHARD DAWKINS, THE TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
Walden and Civil Disobedience - Thryft
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Henry David Thoreau | Simon & Schuster

Walden and Civil Disobedience

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Goodreads rating: 3.94

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Naturalist and philosopher Thoreau's timeless essays on the role of humanity—in the world of nature, and in society and government.Thoreau, a sturdy individualist and nature lover, lived a spare existence in a wooden hut on the edge of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts, from 1845 to 1847. "Walden" is the fruit of Thoreau's two-year stay on the Walden Pond. It is a record of his experiment in a simple life and his contemplation of the wonders of nature and the ways of man. He carefully shaped the book to follow the natural cycle of the seasons, yet it is more than an account of life in the woods, it is a quest for personal freedom and individuality that evokes nature without being sentimental or distorting the natural world."Civil Disobedience" was also based on Thoreau's experiences during the period he lived on the pond. In 1846, he was arrested for not having paid his poll tax, as a way of demonstrating that he did not recognize the authority of a government that "buys and sells men, women, and children." It is a treatise against slavery and a government that wages war to support injustice.This edition -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information-A chronology of the author's life and work-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations-Detailed explanatory notes-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
Great Plains - Thryft
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Ian Frazier | Farrar, Straus And Giroux

Great Plains

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

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The author profiles the storied Great Plains of the American Midwest, relating the history, the lore, and the stories of the current inhabitants of the area
The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle - Thryft
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Charles Darwin | Vintage Books

The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the Beagle

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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When the eminent naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the HMS Beagle in 1836, he brought with him the notes and evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory, published as The Origin of Species in 1859, sparked a fierce scientific, religious, and philosophical debate which continues heatedly today. This seminal work is presented with The Voyage of the Beagle , a vivid travel memoir as well as a detailed scientific field journal. Ordered by place, covering area from Northern Chile to Australia to Cape Verde Islands, this text contains hints of the theories that were later developed in The Origin of Species .

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