Control Nature

The Control of Nature is John McPhee's bestselling account of places where people are locked in combat with nature. Taking us deep into these contested territories, McPhee details the strategies and tactics through which people attempt to control nature. Most striking is his depiction of the main contestants: nature in complex and awesome guises, and those attempting to wrest control from her—stubborn, sometimes foolhardy, more often ingenious, and always arresting characters.

Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm -- the farm's geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at -- and manage -- your farm...

When 25-year-old Harry Walker was killed by a bear in Yellowstone Park in 1972, the civil trial prompted by his death became a proxy for bigger questions about American wilderness management that had been boiling for a century. At immediate issue was whether the Park Service should have done more to keep bears away from humans, but what was revealed as the trial unfolded was just how fruitless our efforts to regulate nature in the parks had always been.

Power is not held. It is structured. Most people think power lives in leaders: presidents, generals, kings, executives, and revolutionaries. They are wrong. Power lives in systems. In Power: How Influence, Authority, and Control Shaped Civilization, Joel Thomas examines power not as a personality trait, moral virtue, or political slogan, but as a structural force that determines how societies are built, governed, stabilized, challenged, and eventually transformed. Across history, civilizations rise and fall not simply because of great leaders or decisive battles, but because power organizes...

Two leading behavioral scientists argue we should reject “nudge” policies and stop blaming personal failure for society’s failures "Excellent. A master class on how to blend individual psychology with institutions, so that people are encouraged to get involved and develop solutions to our...

WHAT IF EVERYTHING THE CHURCH TAUGHT YOU WAS AN ARCHONIC SOFTWARE PATCH? What if the universe is not a creation… but a controlled system? What if religion, fear, hierarchy, and even salvation itself were not divine truths, but layers of code written to keep humanity trapped inside an extraction grid? Have you ever felt that modern spirituality is too transactional—a constant feedback loop of dogma, ritual, and a paralyzing fear of a sadistic creator? You are not alone. And the answers might be ancient, encrypted, and terrifying. Quantum Gnosticism blows the lid off a 2,000-year-old ...

The systems are learning. And no one gave them permission to. In a Buenos Aires greenhouse, plants rewire themselves overnight, locking out every human override. In the Bura ecovillage on the Rift Valley rim, security tech Laney Ravenna chases a rogue drone through the carrot beds, and discovers its neural emitter has gone organic, pulsing like something alive. Halfway across the world, military drones hover in silence, watching. Recording. Waiting. Whatever is happening inside the network, it isn't malfunction. It's evolution. As unexplained anomalies cascade across interconnected ...

An acclaimed historian of science uncovers the hidden history of brainwashing—and its troubling implications for today. Because brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don’t recognize it while it’s happening—unless we know where to look. As Rebecca...

From a New York Times bestselling author, a wildlife ecology expert and environmental advocate provides readers with the next step in their ecological journey. In How Can I Help?, Tallamy tackles the questions commonly asked at his popular lectures and shares compelling and actionable answers...

A New York Times bestseller, Emotional Freedom is a road map for those who are stressed out, discouraged, or overwhelmed as well as for those who are in a good emotional place but want to feel even better. Picture yourself trapped in a traffic jam feeling utterly calm. Imagine being unflappable...

This 25th anniversary edition, updated by the author, reveals the miraculous communication systems present in nature. Learn how plants and insects communicate through emissions in the infrared frequency range and why poisonous pesticides do not solve the real problems facing agriculture. In this breakthrough book Phil Callahan uncovers why certain insects are attracted only to certain plants, the role of pheromones' work in nature, and how plants under stress literally signal insects to come devour them. Long out of print . . . classic Callahan!

You are already in the game. Every conversation, every silence, every decision is part of it. The question is not whether you're playing-the question is whether you know the rules. Most people don't. They stumble through life reactive and blind, wondering why others get ahead while they stay stuck. They feel the pull of hidden forces but can't explain why they lose influence, respect, or control. This book changes that. In How to Control the Game: Timeless Tactics of Power and Strategy, you'll discover 25 ruthless, practical tactics drawn from the realities of human nature. These are not ...

Dive into the tranquil sounds of the ocean with Relaxing Ocean Music, an auditory journey designed to transport you to serene beaches, majestic coastlines, and the heart of the vast, open sea. Each of the 11 expertly curated tracks offers a unique and immersive listening experience, from the soft murmur of waves lapping at the shore to the dramatic crescendos of ocean swells. Ranging from 11 to 60 minutes, each track is perfectly timed to accompany different moments of your day, whether you're in need of a brief respite or a prolonged retreat into the ocean's embrace.

Searching for a roadmap to raise a successful child who makes a positive difference in this world? Neuroscientist and mother Erin Clabough teaches that to thrive as adults, children need to learn self-regulation, a master life skill founded in empathy, creativity, and self-control. The lack of even one of these intertwined skills underlies nearly all of the parenting problems we face.

This book is designed for people who want to understand how outcomes are actually created, not just why they happen. You don’t experience reality as it is. You experience the patterns that control it. The same forces that built empires, destroyed leaders, and shaped history… are shaping your life right now. Most people never see them. That’s why they repeat the same mistakes, stay trapped in the same cycles, and never fully understand why things happen the way they do. Nothing in human behavior is random. Every decision, every rise, every fall follows patterns whether people recognize...

Bloomsbury presents How to Live Like a Stoic: A Handbook for Happiness by Tom Hodgkinson, read by Tom Hodgkinson and Murray Lachlan Young. 'The inestimable Tom Hodgkinson once again contributes to our collective calm with this perfectly judged collection of philosophy.' Emma Thompson 'A great...

I believe you. I hear you. I see you. And I'm here to help you find your power to heal and thrive, not just survive. Somatic trauma therapist and positive psychology coach Caroline Strawson wants to show you that your past is not your life sentence. No matter what’s happened in your life, you...

Ever wondered if zombies could be REAL? Dive into The Real-Life Zombies, a 15-minute Halloween science read, that uncovers the terrifyingly true stories of mind-controlling parasites in nature. From zombie ants to puppet frogs, discover how real creatures lose control of their own minds!It’s creepy, it’s cool, and it’s 100% real science. Packed with fun facts, eerie discoveries, and Halloween vibes, this short read is perfect for curious minds, science lovers, and anyone who enjoys spooky stories that are actually true. 👀 Learn something new. 🎃 Feel the Halloween chills. 💀 ...

In her new book, Radical Surrender, Anna Lembke—Stanford professor, doctor, and New York Times bestselling author of Dopamine Nation, with over 1.5 million copies sold—offers readers inspiring stories and transformative tools for letting go in a world engineered for certainty and control...

“Mine” is one of the first words babies learn, and by the time we grow up, the idea of ownership seems natural, whether we are buying a cup of coffee or a house. But who controls the space behind your airplane seat: you, reclining, or the squished laptop user behind you? Why is plagiarism...