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Title: Dog Training and Behaviour Solutions: The stress-free way to live in harmony with your dog

Author: Various

Narrator: Deirdra Whelan, Ben Allen

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 6 hours 46 minutes

Release date: February 9, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

A collection of articles, based on modern science, using force free and fear free methods Solutions to common issues from pre-puppy to adulthood The book is a compilation of articles written by these professionals on various aspects of puppy and dog ownership, care, training, and managing and treating behavior problems. As such, you do not need to read the book cover to cover, but the articles are compiled in such a way that it will take you through in a sensible order if that's what you wish to do. Alternatively, you can skip to whichever issue you wish to look up and read articles about it. If previous knowledge of a preceding article is required, it is usually mentioned in the article you're reading. A Collaboration of Force-Free Professionals It is good to see some articles referring back to others written by a different author, proving that this is indeed a collaboration between like-minded professionals and the advice isn't coming from a singular source. All of the writers do well at maintaining an overall ‘tone' but of course, they write as individuals so you do get different voices. You may find you prefer some to others. Despite a generally professional voice, the tone is friendly, and at (appropriate) times, humorous. From a grammar perspective, it is well written, so easy to read. Something for Everyone Some of the articles are brief and provide a quick and easy read; others are more lengthy, but the formatting and editing breaks them up well with subheadings making the text much easier to take in. The advice is well presented without complex jargon and easy for anyone to take in, from people brand new to dog training to seasoned professionals looking for another way of presenting their information or an alternative method. Easy to understand anecdotes and comparisons help people to understand their dogs' perceptions of situations.

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Title: The Leeward Side

Author: Whitney Balliett

Narrator: Gary Telles

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 0 hours 11 minutes

Release date: February 1, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

Whitney Balliett's magnificent essay on the Great Hurricane of 1938 appeared in The New Yorker fifty years after the event. This selection is part of the full length audiobook, "Storm: Stories of Survival From Land and Sea."

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Title: Insects: A Very Short Introduction

Author: Simon Leather

Narrator: Gareth Richards

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 16 minutes

Release date: January 31, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic wasp, measuring a mere 139µm, to the aptly named Titan beetle, which can reach lengths of up to 17cm. They can be found on all continents of the world, from the Sahara Desert to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. While no insects live beneath the waves, the intrepid sea skaters skim the surface of some of the world's oceans. This Very Short Introduction explores the extraordinary world of insects. It analyses insect evolution, taxonomy, and development, and describes their behavior, their life styles, and the interactions they have with other insects and other animals. As Simon Leather shows, insects are the bedrock on which human civilization rests; without them we would almost certainly not exist. Although they can be seen as pests of our crops plants, they are also invaluable for pollinating our flowering plants and are an invaluable link in all land ecosystems. As they face challenges from climate change and pesticides it has never been more important to understand these oft-dismissed creatures.

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Title: Jewels: A Secret History

Author: Victoria Finlay

Narrator: Victoria Finlay

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 21 minutes

Release date: January 31, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

Throughout history, precious stones have inspired passions and poetry, quests and curses, sacred writings and unsacred actions. In this scintillating book, journalist Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most. Blending adventure travel, geology, exciting new research, and her own irresistible charm, Finlay has fashioned a treasure hunt for some of the most valuable, glamorous, and mysterious substances on earth. With the same intense curiosity and narrative flair she displayed in her widely-praised book Color, Finlay journeys from the underground opal churches of outback Australia to the once pearl-rich rivers of Scotland; from the peridot mines on an Apache reservation in Arizona to the remote ruby mines in the mountains of northern Burma. She risks confronting scorpions to crawl through Cleopatra’s long-deserted emerald mines, tries her hand at gem cutting in the dusty Sri Lankan city where Marco Polo bartered for sapphires, and investigates a rumor that fifty years ago most of the world’s amber was mined by prisoners in a Soviet gulag. Jewels is a unique and often exhilarating voyage through history, across cultures, deep into the earth’s mantle, and up to the glittering heights of fame, power, and wealth. From the fabled curse of the Hope Diamond, to the disturbing truths about how pearls are cultured, to the peasants who were once executed for carrying amber to the centuries-old quest by magicians and scientists to make a perfect diamond, Jewels tells dazzling stories with a wonderment and brilliance truly worthy of its subjects.

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Title: Holistic Homesteading: A Guide to a Sustainable and Regenerative Lifestyle

Author: Roxanne Ahern

Narrator: April Doty

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Release date: January 31, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

Make healthier life choices to heal yourself and the environment through self-sufficiency. Holistic Homesteading by Roxanne Ahern provides the tools for living slowly, intentionally, and better through permaculture, edible gardening, and organic farming. Live the Homestead Life. Ahern's book guides new and seasoned homesteaders in improving personal and environmental health. Holistic Homesteading is geared toward people who are interested in pursuing intentional lifestyles and organic farming methods. It is both for those who have access to land and those who are interested in retrofitting urban and suburban lifestyles and landscapes to shift towards sustainability. Utilize Sustainable Organic Farming Techniques. Learn about permaculture design, holistic nutrition, and sustainable farming in rural and urban settings. Holistic Homesteading covers how to use organic soil and zero chemicals to grow the best vegetables and fruits, responsible and humane animal husbandry that improves the ground and carbon sequestration, as well as the best canning and preserving techniques. Ahern also provides tips on safely foraging for flowers and mushrooms.

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Title: [Spanish] - Cooperación o extinción

Author: Noam Chomsky

Narrator: Diego Vélez García, Germán Jaramillo

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 2 hours 55 minutes

Release date: January 26, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

Una obra imprescindible para tomar conciencia y pasar a la acción. Cooperación o extinción es la última novedad del lingüista, filósofo, politólogo Noam Chomsky, también uno de los activistas más influyentes del mundo. En esta ocasión, se trata de una recopilación que nace de un llamado «Encuentro Chomsky» celebrado en Boston y dedicado a las amenazas a la supervivencia planetaria, cuyos tres temas fundamentales son la emergencia climática, la amenaza nuclear y el peligro que entraña el debilitamiento del sistema democrático en todo el mundo. La solución pasa, según indica Chomsky, por el activismo social e internacional: una serie de movimientos populares que ya se están organizando por todo el globo para forzar acuerdos internacionales y afrontar este reto sin precedentes por la supervivencia de la civilización. «No se puede pasar por alto la alarma de una extinción inminente». Debería constituir un eje central firme de todo programa de concienciación, organización y activismo; figurar como trasfondo de cualquier forma de participación en todas las demás luchas. Y algo así presupone una sensibilidad más amplia hacia los problemas e injusticias que hostigan al mundo, una toma de conciencia más profunda, que sirva para inspirar un activismo comprometido, con un enfoque más penetrante sobre las raíces de tales asuntos y las interrelaciones que entre ellos se dan. La crítica ha dicho: «Para cualquiera que quiera descubrir más sobre el mundo en que vivimos [...] hay una respuesta simple: lee a Noam Chomsky.» New Statesman

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Title: [Spanish] - Blues para un planeta azul: El último desafío de la civilización para evitar el abismo del cambio climático

Author: Juan Fueyo

Narrator: Eduardo Díez

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 14 hours 37 minutes

Release date: January 26, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

¿Cómo impacta el cambio climático en la salud y en el cáncer? Por el autor de Viral. Escrito con una claridad extraordinaria, Blues para un planeta azul plantea, de modo conmovedor y elocuente, uno de los problemas más apremiantes de la actualidad. En este nuevo libro, Juan Fueyo proporciona, con el tono divulgativo y humanista que lo caracteriza, una visión orientadora de la ciencia, la medicina, la virología y la ecología en relación con el cambio climático. Blues para un planeta azul explora -entre datos científicos, entrevistas y anécdotas-, la historia de la ciencia del clima, las extinciones anteriores, la estrecha relación entre el cambio climático y las pandemias, hasta presagiar las consecuencias del cambio climático como una verdadera epidemia de cáncer, que se convertirá en una enfermedad más frecuente y letal. «Precisamos una sociedad formada, que entienda lo que está en juego. Las consecuencias para nuestra salud son reales. Adoptar medidas rápidas y ambiciosas para revertir la crisis climática traerá muchos beneficios, también para la salud. Tal vez este sea el argumento definitivo para acelerar la acción en los asuntos del cambio climático. Es importante que nos «llevemos bien» con el planeta; en esta lucha absurda los perdedores seremos siempre nosotros.» María Neira, directora de Salud Pública y Medio Ambiente de la OMS

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Title: [German] - Impulskontrolle und Frustrationstoleranz bei Hunden: Mit 124 einfachen Übungen zu einem gelassenen und glücklichen Zusammenleben mit Ihrem Hund

Author: Miriam Sommer

Narrator: Pe Weber

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 4 hours 42 minutes

Release date: January 18, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

Impulskontrolle und Frustrationstoleranz bei Hunden: Wie Sie mit 124 praktischen Übungen Ihren Hund zu einer  entspannten Fellnase  erziehen, die  Hund-Mensch-Bindung stärken  und somit für einen  stressfreien und souveränen Alltag  sorgen. Haben Sie vor sich einen vierbeinigen Freund zuzulegen und möchten von Anfang an belastende Verhaltensstörungen vermeiden? Oder sind Sie bereits Hundebesitzer/in, haben sich mit dem Thema noch nicht intensiv befasst und möchten schlechte Gewohnheiten vorbeugen oder abgewöhnen? Jeder Hund ist einzigartig und hat seine eigenen Charakterzüge und Bedürfnisse. Hunde sind instinktgetrieben. Dadurch kommt es oft zu Verhaltensmustern, die sich als störend erweisen, wie zum Beispiel:  -  Ihr Hund springt gerne Leute an, was viele als nervig oder aggressiv empfinden  -  er duldet keinen Besuch und provoziert eine unruhige Umgebung  -  Ihr Vierbeiner Freund ist ein Leinen Rambo und Sie können ihn kaum halten  -  er frisst unkontrolliert vom Straßenboden, was lebensbedrohliche Folgen haben kann  -  das Autofahren oder laute Geräusche sind ein Albtraum für ihn  -  Ihr Hund kläfft am Zaun, obwohl Sie danebenstehen  -  er flippt aus bei der Sicht einer Katze oder rennt Fahrradfahrern hinterher  -  ein Tierarztbesuch ist immer ein Kampf und ist für jede Beteiligten anstrengend  -  bei Begegnungen mit anderen Hunden kommt es oft zu totalem Rückzug oder Konfrontation  Sie wollen  genau das alles verhindern? Dann steht Ihnen dieser anfängerfreundliche Ratgeber für die oben genannten Herausforderungen an der Seite. Zusätzlich werden zahlreich weitere problematische Alltagsszenarien in diesem Buch behandelt, wie z. B. 'Angst vor dem Aufzug', 'Futteraggression', 'Trennungsangst' und noch vieles mehr. Eine vielfältige Sammlung von  124 Übungen , die es bisher so noch nicht gab. Kategorisiert in Innen- und Außenbereich-Übungen, strukturiert und aufgegliedert je nach Alltagssituation, angereichert mit zahlreichen  wertvollen Tipps und von jedem mit  wenig Aufwand umsetzbar  – damit Sie bestens vorbereitet sind und auch Inspiration für eigene Übungen finden. Durch die detailreiche Einführung in die Impulskontrolle, Frustrationstoleranz und dem Belohnungsmanagement erkennen Sie, wie wichtig diese Themen für die Erziehung und das Wohlbefinden Ihres Vierbeiners sind. So lernen Sie Ihren Hund besser zu verstehen und verhelfen ihn  -  zu mehr  Selbstbeherrschung  mit möglichst geringem Frust  -  zu mehr  Gehorsamkeit  mit Respekt, Liebe und Anerkennung  -  zu mehr  Freude  und  Gelassenheit  für ein stressfreies Beisammensein

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Title: Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship

Author: Janet L. Jones

Narrator: Helena Harris

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 8 hours 21 minutes

Release date: January 17, 2023

Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2

Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles. Horsemanship of every kind depends on mutual interaction between equine and human brains. When we understand the function of both, we can learn to communicate with horses on their terms instead of ours. By meeting horses halfway, we achieve many goals. • We improve performance. • We save valuable training time. • We develop much deeper bonds with our horses. • We handle them with insight and kindness instead of force or command. • We comprehend their misbehavior in ways that allow solutions. • We reduce the human mistakes we often make while working with them. Instead of working against the horse's brain, expecting him to function in unnatural and counterproductive ways, this book provides the information needed to ride with the horse's brain. Each principle is applied to real everyday issues in the arena or on the trail, often illustrated with true stories from the author's horse training experience. Horse Brain, Human Brain offers revolutionary ideas that should be considered by anyone who works with horses.

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Title: Remnants of Ancient Life: The New Science of Old Fossils

Author: Dale E. Greenwalt

Narrator: Christopher Ragland

Format: Unabridged Audiobook

Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

Release date: January 17, 2023

Genres: Animals & Nature

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook narrated by Christopher Ragland describes the revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life We used to think of fossils as being composed of nothing but rock and minerals, all molecular traces of life having vanished long ago. We were wrong. Remnants of Ancient Life reveals how the new science of ancient biomolecules—pigments, proteins, and DNA that once functioned in living organisms tens of millions of years ago—is opening a new window onto the evolution of life on Earth. Paleobiologists are now uncovering these ancient remnants in the fossil record with increasing frequency, shedding vital new light on long-extinct creatures and the lost world they inhabited. Dale Greenwalt is your guide to these astonishing breakthroughs. He explains how ancient biomolecules hold the secrets to how mammoths dealt with the bitter cold, what colors dinosaurs exhibited in mating displays, how ancient viruses evolved to become more dangerous, and much more. Each chapter discusses different types of biomolecules and the insights they provide about the physiology, behavior, and evolution of extinct organisms, many of which existed long before the age of dinosaurs. A marvelous adventure of discovery, Remnants of Ancient Life offers an unparalleled look at an emerging science that is transforming our picture of the remote past. You will never think of fossils in the same way again.