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  Dispersals - On Plants Borders...

  Jessica J. Lee

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  A prize-winning memoirist and nature writer turns to the lives of plants entangled in our human world to explore belonging, displacement, identity, and the truths of our shared future 
   
   
   
  A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? 
   
   
   
  In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each of the plants considered in this collection are somehow perceived as being "out of place"—weeds, samples collected through imperial science, crops introduced and transformed by our hand. Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine.

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  Socialism: Utopian and Scientific

  Friedrich Engels

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  The main idea of "Socialism: Utopian and Scientific" (1880) was distinguishing scientific socialism and utopian socialism. Engels begins by chronicaling the thought of utopian socialists, starting with Saint-Simon. He then proceeds to Fourier and Robert Owen. In chapter two, he summarizes dialectics, and then chronicles the thought from the ancient Greeks to Hegel. Chapter three summarizes dialectics in relation to economic and social struggles, essentially echoing the words of Marx. (Introduction by Wikipedia)

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  Chinese Herbal Medicine for...

  Dr. Ling Mei Lee

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  Chinese Medicine for Beginners: Top Tips for Understanding Chinese Herbal Medicine" is an insightful guide for anyone interested in learning about the ancient practices of Chinese medicine. This comprehensive book covers the fundamentals of Chinese herbal medicine, including its history, philosophy, and key concepts such as the five elements theory, yin and yang, and diagnosis. The book also explores the differences and similarities between Chinese medicine and Western medicine and provides a detailed look at acupuncture and acupressure techniques. 
  In addition, the book delves into the elements of Qigong and Tai Chi and compares their techniques, providing readers with a deep understanding of the practice and benefits of these ancient forms of exercise. With step-by-step guidance and practical advice, "Chinese Medicine for Beginners" is the perfect resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of this fascinating and transformative field.

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  How to Grow - Nurture Your...

  Marcus Bridgewater

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  “Garden Marcus is not only a trove of information if you’re looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the chaos happening in the world.”—Vogue 
  “Bridgewater’s planting tips are just as valuable when applied to life.”—The Root 
  In this transformative guide, TikTok’s most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater—aka Garden Marcus—offers lessons for growth rooted in lessons from the plant world to help cultivate the soul. 
  Marcus Bridgewater has been compared to Bob Ross and Mister Rogers for his soothing TikTok videos that relate botany to humanity. A gardener “who shares tips about caring for one’s plants and oneself” (New York Times) and “is not only a trove of information if you’re looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the pandemic-induced chaos happening in the world” (Vogue), his soothing observations on plants and life have made him a social media star. In caring for over 600 plants, Marcus has gained invaluable wisdom. Life inside us yearns to grow; like plants, humans maximize their potential when presented with the right conditions. Through care and attention, he reminds us, we can successfully cultivate growth.  
  Centered on a trinity of wellbeing—Mental Health, Physical Fitness, and Spiritual Awareness, How to Grow weaves together insights from the garden with stories from Marcus’s life to help you foster personal development. With lessons rooted in his experiences gardening—from how a replanted flourishing sweet potato vine is a reminder that all living things benefit from a change of scene, to how to embrace patience to foster growth—this inspiring guide helps you do “the dirty work” (pun intended) to discover kindness, patience, and positivity within. “We cannot make anything grow,” he advises. “But we can foster an environment where it may grow.” 
  How to Grow isn’t a gardening book. It is a self-help book that draws inspiration from the garden. Original, timely, and filled with nurturing wisdom, it takes perennial knowledge from plants to teach us about ourselves and opens our eyes to what we are capable of achieving.

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  The Dementia Caregiver's...

  Janet G Cruz

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  REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR DEMENTIA CAREGIVING WITH KNOWLEDGE & PRACTICAL TIPS 
  This book for dealing with dementia loved ones equips you with everything you need to become a better dementia caregiver. 
  The book provides insight into the patient's perspective as well as the caregiver's perspective, helping you understand what your dearest one is going through living with dementia. By keeping lines of communication open and never giving up hope, you can create moments of connection and joy that strengthen your bond. 
  TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF TO BETTER CARE FOR OTHERS 
  This dementia caregiver’s guide emphasizes the importance of self-care, providing strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and maintain your own physical and emotional health. We recognize the importance of nurturing your caregiving spirit and highlight the essential role that taking a well-deserved break to recharge plays in achieving this. 
  Comprehensive Guide: Features a complete guide to caregiving, covering everything from the basics of the disease to advanced caregiving strategies. 
  11 Step-by-Step Plan: The book offers a roadmap to help caregivers to understand the complexities of dementia care with ease. 
  Dual Perspective: The dementia caregiver book takes into account both the perspective of the dementia patient and the caregiver, providing a holistic approach to caregiving. 
  Written for: This self-help book is written for dementia caregivers, providing them with invaluable knowledge, tools, and emotional support to make their journey smoother. 
  Written by: The book for dealing with people with dementia is authored by Janet G. Cruz, an expert in dementia care with years of experience in helping caregivers navigate the challenges of dementia care. 
  Navigate the complexities of dementia care with confidence and compassion.

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  Evolution of Vertebrate Design

  Leonard B. Radinsky

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  The Evolution of Vertebrate Design is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws, joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included. "A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection."—Scitech Book News

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