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Vanishing Fish

Vanishing Fish

Shifting Baselines and the Future of Global Fisheries
by Daniel Pauly, foreword by Jennifer Jacquet
edition:Hardcover
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"Daniel Pauly is a friend whose work has inspired me for years."
—Ted Danson, actor, ocean activist, and co-author of Oceana

"This wonderfully personal and accessible book by the world’s greatest living fisheries biologist summarizes and expands on the causes of collapse and the essential actions that will be required to rebuild fish stocks for …

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Hormone Power

Hormone Power

Transform Your Diet, Transform Your Life
by Marjolein Dubbers, translated by Dymphny Dronyk
edition:Paperback
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tagged : nutrition, weight loss, women's health, endocrinology & metabolism

Simple tips and recipes to help women balance their hormones, boost their energy, and change their lives.

What if you could feel happier, more energized, and less stressed, simply by changing the way you eat? In this informative book, vitality expert Marjolein Dubbers offers effective, easy-to-follow advice women can use to take charge of their horm …

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Whatever Gets You Through

Whatever Gets You Through

Twelve Survivors on Life after Sexual Assault
by Jen Sookfong Lee, edited by Stacey May Fowles
edition:Paperback
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tagged : sexual abuse & harassment, women's studies, essays, women

Personal stories of surviving after the trauma of sexual assault.

In the era of #MeToo, we’ve become better at talking about sexual assault. But sexual assault isn’t limited to a single, terrible moment of violence: it stays with survivors, following them wherever they go.

Through the voices of twelve diverse writers, Whatever Gets You Through of …

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The Secret Wisdom of Nature

The Secret Wisdom of Nature

Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things -— Stories from Science and Observation
by Peter Wohlleben, translated by Jane Billinghurst
edition:Hardcover
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“As you read these pages you will understand why I so admire [Peter Wohlleben] and am so in love with his work.”—JANE GOODALL

Nature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredib …

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The Inner Life of Animals

The Inner Life of Animals

Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World Love, Grief, and Compassion—Surprising Observations of a Hidden World
by Peter Wohlleben, foreword by Jeffrey Masson, translated by Jane Billinghurst
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"Like The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben's The Inner Life of Animals will rock your world. Surprising, humbling, and filled with delight, this book shows us that animals think, feel and know in much the same way as we do--and that their lives are, to them, as precious as ours are to us."
?Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus

Throug …

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The Little Book of Cannabis

The Little Book of Cannabis

How Marijuana Can Improve Your Life
by Amanda Siebert
edition:Paperback
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A pragmatic and informative look at better living through cannabis.

Cannabis. Weed. Bud. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s been a health aid, comfort, and life-enhancer for humankind for more than three thousand years. But while cannabis is used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, more than a century of prohibition has resulted …

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Buffy Sainte-Marie

Buffy Sainte-Marie

The Authorized Biography
by Andrea Warner, foreword by Joni Mitchell
edition:Hardcover
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"Buffy Sainte-Marie is an icon and inspiration. This book is necessary—an authorized insight into the making of a legend." —Terese Marie Mailhot, author of Heart Berries

A powerful, intimate look at the life of a beloved folk icon and activist.

Folk hero. Songwriter icon. Living legend. Buffy Sainte-Marie is all of these things and more. In this, …

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Bird Brains

Bird Brains

The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays
by Candace Savage
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Internationally celebrated nature writer Candace Savage presents the Corvid family— surprisingly bright, brassy, and colorful birds—in a remarkable collection of full-color, close-up photographs by some of the world’s best wildlife photographers.

Birds have long been viewed as the archetypal featherbrains—beautiful but dumb. But according t …

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Better Sex Through Mindfulness

Better Sex Through Mindfulness

How Women Can Cultivate Desire
by Lori A. Brotto, PhD, foreword by Emily Nagoski
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tagged : sexuality, sexual instruction, women's health

AS SEEN IN “THE PRINCIPLES OF PLEASURE” ON NETFLIX

ALSO FEATURED IN BUSTLE • DAN SAVAGE LOVECAST • JEZEBEL • NEW YORK TIMES

Find out how mindfulness is the key to cultivating desire, increasing sexual pleasure, and finding joy in intimacy.

Studies show that approximately half of all women experience some kind of sexual difficulty at one poi …

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The Diabetes Code

The Diabetes Code

Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
by Dr. Jason Fung, foreword by Nina Teicholz
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FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR DR. JASON FUNG • “The doctor who invented intermittent fasting.”—The Daily Mail

Dr. Fung reveals how [type 2 diabetes] can be prevented and also reversed using natural dietary methods instead of medications … This is an important and timely book. Highly recommended.—Dr. Mark Hyman, author of T …

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Wellmania

Wellmania

Extreme Misadventures in the Search for Wellness
by Brigid Delaney
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tagged : alternative therapies, happiness, healthy living

Bridget Jones meets AJ Jacobs in Wellmania, an in-depth, laugh-out-loud exploration of the best and worst of the wellness industry.

"I laughed so hard, I choked on a doughnut reading this book. I'm so glad Brigid Delaney tried all of this crazy stuff so I never have to." —Jen Mann, New York Times bestselling author of People I Want to Punch in the …

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Gut

Gut

The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ (Revised Edition)
by Giulia Enders, illustrated by Jill Enders
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In this updated edition of a worldwide bestseller, Giulia Enders reveals the secrets and science of the digestive system—including new research on the connection between the gut and the brain.

 

For too long, the gut has been the body’s most ignored and least appreciated organ. But it does more than just dirty work; our gut is at the core of who …

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The Dog

The Dog

by Helen Mixter, illustrated by Margarita Sada
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Grade: p to 12
tagged : dogs, diseases, illnesses & injuries

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.

The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better—particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The Dog shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when h …

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Wild Weather on the Prairies

Wild Weather on the Prairies

by Calgary Herald & Monica Zurowski
edition:Hardcover
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A photographic record of the weather—dangerous, devastating, and often beautiful—that shapes the Canadian Prairies and the people who live there.

Nothing brings Prairie people together like the weather. It's a common tie and a topic discussed almost daily at water coolers in the region. When weather events rage across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and …

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Dirty Kids

Dirty Kids

Chasing Freedom with America's Nomads
by Chris Urquhart, foreword by Micah White, photographs by Kitra Cahana
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"An illuminating and memorable twenty-first-century journey. From this angle, Burning Man looks bourgeois." “Ted Conover, author of Newjack and The Routes of Man

At age twenty-two, writer Chris Urquhart left a life of middle-class comfort to document the lives of these young nomads for a magazine feature. Captivated, she followed them for three mo …

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Dirty Kids

Dirty Kids

Chasing Freedom with America's Nomads
photographs by Kitra Cahana, by Chris Urquhart, foreword by Micah White
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"An illuminating and memorable twenty-first-century journey. From this angle, Burning Man looks bourgeois." —Ted Conover, author of Newjack and The Routes of Man

At age twenty-two, writer Chris Urquhart left a life of middle-class comfort to document the lives of these young nomads for a magazine feature. Captivated, she followed them for three mo …

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Heart

Heart

The Inside Story of our Body's Most Heroic Organ
by Johannes Hinrich Von Borstel
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The heart: we all have one, pumping away reliably in our chest, never stopping till the day we die. But few of us think much about this heroic organ until it starts to go wrong.

In this lively and informative exploration of all aspects of the heart, Johannes Hinrich von Borstel offers a perfect mix of medical fact and amusing anecdote. A doctor, pro …

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Just Cool It!

Just Cool It!

The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan
by Ian Hanington & David Suzuki
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A resounding post–Paris Agreement wake-up call about the urgency of the climate crisis that offers a range of practical solutions—and above all, hope.

Climate change is the most important crisis humanity has faced, but we still confront huge barriers to resolving it. So, what do we do, and is there hope for humanity? The problem itself is com …

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Just Cool It!

Just Cool It!

The Climate Crisis and What We Can Do - A Post-Paris Agreement Game Plan
by David Suzuki & Ian Hanington
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Climate change is the most important crisis humanity has faced, but we still confront huge barriers to resolving it. So, what do we do, and is there hope for humanity? The problem itself is complex, and there’s no single solution. But by understanding the barriers to resolving global warming and by employing a wide range of solutions—from shifti …

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The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer

The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer

10 Easy Tips For a Happier, Healthier Life
by Bertil Marklund, MD, PhD.
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The CliffNotes to living well, the Scandinavian way.

 

Diet and lifestyle guides are all the rage, but they tend to be too prescriptive and difficult to follow. And most self-help books are too long. Who has time to read 300+ pages or the discipline for a total lifestyle change overnight? Cue The Nordic Guide to Living 10 Years Longer. With this prag …

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Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs

Elliott's Guide to Dinosaurs

by Elliott Seah
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age: 7 to 10
Grade: 1 to 5
tagged : dinosaurs & prehistoric creatures, composition & creative writing, archaeology

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Eight-year-old author Elliott Seah did, and took it upon himself to find out more. In his first book, he takes readers on a fact-filled exploration of these amazing creatures from our planet’s distant past. With lively illustrations, Elliott provides fascinating an …

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The Hockey Song

The Hockey Song

by Stompin' Tom Connors, illustrated by Gary Clement
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age: 7 to 18
Grade: 1 to 12
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Based on the unforgettable ode to the greatest game on ice, The Hockey Song is a perfect gift for the hockey fans and young players in your life.

Oh! The good ol’ hockey game is the best game you can name.
And the best game you can name is the good ol’ hockey game.

Played before, after, and during hockey games across North America, Stompin’ Tom …

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An Intimate Wilderness

An Intimate Wilderness

Arctic Voices in a Land of Vast Horizons
by Norman Hallendy, foreword by William W. Fitzhugh
edition:Hardcover
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Arctic researcher, author, and photographer Norman Hallendy’s journey to the far north began in 1958, when many Inuit, who traditionally lived on the land, were moving to permanent settlements created by the Canadian government. In this unique memoir, Hallendy writes of his adventures, experiences with strange Arctic phenomena, encounters with wi …

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Cowboys of the Americas

Cowboys of the Americas

photographs by Luis Fabini, foreword by Wade Davis
edition:Hardcover
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An awe-inspiring portrait of cowboys throughout the Americas in images and words and a passionate exploration of their bond with horses and the land.

 

For more than a decade, photographer Luis Fabini immersed himself in cowboy culture as he traveled through North and South America. This stunning collection of photographs from those travels reveals t …

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Hockey Confidence

Hockey Confidence

Train Your Brain to Win in Hockey and in Life
by Isabelle Hamptonstone MSc.
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"This book is a powerful tool for developing your self-belief and confidence. It will help many NHL hockey players be better teammates and better players."—Mark Recchi, five-time Stanley Cup champion & Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

A game-changing guide to help hockey players of all ages gain the confidence they need to excel at the sport.

Confidenc …

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Reinventing Prosperity

Reinventing Prosperity

Managing Economic Growth to Reduce Unemployment, Inequality and Climate Change
by Graeme Maxton & Jorgen Randers, foreword by David Suzuki
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A persuasive economic argument that proves we can all live better lives in this finite world.

 

 

In Reinventing Prosperity, Graeme Maxton and Jorgen Randers offer a new approach with thirteen recommendations that should be possible to implement around the world. This book addresses the forty-year-old growth/no-growth debate by explaining how it is p …

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Letters to My Grandchildren

Letters to My Grandchildren

Wisdom and Inspiration from One of the Most Important Thinkers on the Planet
by David Suzuki
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In these inspiring letters to his grandchildren, David Suzuki speaks eloquently about their future and challenges them to be agents of change and to do everything with commitment and passion. He also explains why sports, fishing, feminism, and failure are important; why it is dangerous to deny our biological nature; and why First Nations must lead …

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The Hidden Life of Trees

The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World
by Peter Wohlleben, foreword by Tim Flannery, translated by Jane Billinghurst, contributions by Suzanne Simard
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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

“Breaks entirely new ground .. …

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When Someone You Know has Dementia

When Someone You Know has Dementia

Practical Advice for Families and Caregivers
by June Andrews, foreword by Dame Judi Dench
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“Learning how to live well with dementia can be a daunting task. June Andrews understands this and offers sensible, trustworthy advice.” – Mary Schulz, Alzheimer Society of Canada

 

A practical guide to dealing with dementia by one of the world’s leading experts.

 

Around the world, almost 50 million people have dementia, and hundreds of mill …

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The Shark and the Albatross

The Shark and the Albatross

A Wildlife Filmmaker Reveals Why Nature Matters to Us All
by John Aitchison, foreword by Carl Safina
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“A must for all those who enjoy insights into the natural world.” –Alexander McCall Smith

 

The daring and thoughtfully-rendered adventures of a filmmaker who travels to the ends of the earth to document animal lives.

 

For twenty years John Aitchison has been traveling the world to film wildlife for a variety of international TV shows, taking …

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Addicted

Addicted

Notes from the Belly of the Beast
edited by Lorna Crozier; Patrick Lane, contributions by Susan Cheever; Tom Bissell & Molly Jong-Fast
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Is addiction a disease, a sin, a sign of hypersensitivity, a personal failing, or a unique resource for the creative mind? However it is defined, addiction can have devastating consequences, often shattering lives, sundering families, causing impoverishment, and even triggering suicide. Yet it can also be a source of inspiration. In these frank ess …

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Great Soul of Siberia

Great Soul of Siberia

Passion, Obsession, and One Man's Quest for the World's Most Elusive Tiger
by Sooyong Park, foreword by John Vaillant
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"Great Soul of Siberia is the most intimate, poetic and immersive investigation of the Siberian tiger ever written."John Vaillant, author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce

 

The remarkable story of one man’s all-consuming quest to follow three generations of Siberian tigers, and the tigers’ struggle to survive in a harsh landscape marked by …

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The Wild in You

The Wild in You

Voices from the Forest and the Sea
by Lorna Crozier, photographs by Ian McAllister
edition:Hardcover
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A testament to the miraculous beings that share our planet and the places that they live, The Wild in You is a deeply-felt creative collaboration between one of our time’s best nature photographers and a very talented and creative poet. Inspired by the majestic and savage beauty of Ian McAllister’s photographs, Lorna Crozier translates the wild …

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Crows

Crows

Encounters with the Wise Guys of the Avian World {10th anniversary edition}
by Candace Savage
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A treasure trove of stories, poems, and information on the brainy, black-feathered bird that’s rich in insight and humor.
This revised and expanded edition of Candace Savage’s best-selling book about ravens and crows is enhanced by additional paintings, drawings, and photos, as well as a fascinating selection of first-person stories and poems …

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The Personalized Medicine Revolution

The Personalized Medicine Revolution

How Diagnosing and Treating Disease Are About to Change Forever
by Pieter Cullis
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"Cullis will enlighten you as to why personalized medicine will be the greatest technological advance you have ever experienced.” - Rob Wright, Chief Editor, Life Science Leader

In this persuasive and compelling book, Pieter Cullis argues that personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, is the biggest revolution of our time. By replac …

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