The race to save the planet begins beneath our feet.Research mycologist Robin Flynn travels to the blistering deserts of East Africa to test an experimental fungal system designed to sequester atmospheric carbon through resilient fungal networks in one of the world's harshest climates. When a devastating sandstorm reveals the organism is doing far more than anyone imagined, Robin returns to Oregon, where her research team discovers the field trial may have awakened an extraordinary...

This is a book weve all been wanting but didnt know we needed.--From the forward by Phil and Heather Joel, founders of deliberate People and formerly of NewsboysIt's an addiction. The oldest one.It has caused every human from the first person to now to navel gaze rather than God gaze. Its tagline is Whats in it for me?It has caused families to break up, portfolios to bankrupt, and individuals to self-destruct. The addiction? The ME Addiction. Its tha...

'Ranger UP' gives the reader a behind the scene glimpse into the real life adventures of our multi-talented National Park Rangers that work in our parks across the U.S. This collection of true short stories includes high adventure incidents from all of the major disciplines of Protection Rangers which include Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Emergency Management, while also providing the reader with advice on how to stay safe when visiting our Nation...

This colorful picture book shows toddlers the meaning of Boker Tov - which is "good morning" in Hebrew. Welcoming a bright new day, the lyrical text and delightful illustrations highlight the many things to be thankful for each day. Written by internationally renowned rabbi and musician Joe Black, this book will have kids and parents joyfully saying the Hebrew words "Boker Tov!" as they follow the fun rhyming text.

This is the first book in any language to collect scholarly essays on Kierkegaard's extraordinary series of Lily Discourses. Long considered “merely” devotional writings, the Lily Discourses constitute a sustained and repeated attempt to respond to the imperative issues in Matthew's Gospel. Kierkegaard discovers in figures of the lily and the bird a paradoxical obligation to think together, unremittingly, both suffering and joy, the fleeting nature of experience, and the effort to endow th...

In the wake of the Occupy Wall Street movement, leading planers and social scientists examine public space today and freedom of assembly.The Occupy Wall Street movement has challenged the physical manifestation of the First Amendment rights to freedom of assembly. Where and how can people congregate today? Forty social scientists, planners, architects, and civil liberties experts explore the definition, use, role, and importance of public space for the exercise of ...

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The definitive cookbook on grilling everything from appetizers to desserts from one of the country's foremost experts and host of PBS's Barbecue America.Rick Browne is the author of twelve cookbooks, most of which deal with barbecue and grilling. In this volume, he's created an encyclopedic collection of recipes drawn from cuisines around the world, with a particular focus on North American and Asian traditions.Browne begins with a brief primer on ...

You're One Decision Away From the Life You Were Meant to LiveEvery day, your choices shape your future.But the real question is—what guides the choices you make?In The Choice, Rick Brown reveals two powerful forces directing your life;the Outer World of pressure, temptations and self-interest and - the Inner World of God’s truth, purpose, and direction.After building a successful career and accomplishing many of the goals he once believed would bring f...

In a near future where the boundaries between human intellect and scientific breakthroughs blur, "Call Me Al" unfolds the life-changing journey of Greg Nolan. Once an everyday man with a blue-collar background, Greg's existence is irrevocably altered by a revolutionary gene therapy meant to cure his brain condition. Instead, it elevates his cognitive abilities to extraordinary levels, propelling him into a reality filled with daunting challenges and complex moral questions.This com...

Most Iowa Hawkeyes fans have attended a basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, seen highlights of "The Catch" that beat LSU in 2005, and were thrilled by the school's run to the 2014–15 Big Ten Football Championship Game. But only real fans know how many players have had their numbers retired, the best place to grab a bite before the game, or the only Iowa basketball player to lead the nation in scoring. 100 Things Iowa Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate reso...

This book uses a crime science approach to explore the ways in which child sexual abuse material (CSAM) can be tackled. It describes the CSAM ecosystem, focusing on the ways in which it is produced, distributed and consumed and explores different interventions that can be used to tackle each issue.Eliminating Online Child Sexual Abuse Material provides a methodical approach to unpacking and understanding this growing problem, identifies approaches that have been sh...