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.

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.

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...

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!

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

Seize control and of your impulses and make better decisions. Psychological Triggers is an introduction to yourself - your impulses, your desires, and everything in your subconscious that drives you to action. It answers the question “why did I just make a terrible choice when I know I shouldn’t have?”

Unveil the empowering journey to personal freedom with "Breaking Free," a transformative eBook designed to help you understand human behaviors and the subtle undertones of manipulation and control. This insightful tool provides readers with a thorough exploration of the wide gamut of human behavior patterns and the root causes of variations in behavior. "Breaking Free" delves deeply into the nature of control and manipulation. The eBook throws light on their interaction, the psychological traits of controlling personalities, the common behavior pattern and the silent, often unnoticed ...

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...

What if the qualities we call divine were never meant to be divine at all. Across cultures, the anointed one has been treated as an exception. A figure set apart. A bearer of coherence, authority, and healing that ordinary humans could admire but never fully embody. This book asks a different question. What if those qualities were always human. Beginning not with theology but with oil, a substance chosen for what it does rather than what it represents, this book traces a forgotten logic. How life sustains itself without force. How healing happens through conditions rather than control. How ...

Swarm theory is a fascinating study of how simple agents, whether animals, humans, or robots, can work together to produce complex, intelligent behavior without central control. This eBook explores the origins and evolution of the theory, tracing its roots from observations of ants, bees, birds, and fish to modern algorithms and robotic systems inspired by nature. It explains the fundamental characteristics of swarms—decentralization, local interactions, adaptability, resilience, scalability, and emergent behavior—and shows how these principles create order and efficiency from seemingly...

Why do we crave what we know we shouldn’t? Why does that first bite, secret glance, or forbidden thrill always taste the sweetest? Naughty by Nature: Why We Can’t Stop Chasing Pleasure peels back the sheets on human desire—exploring the science, psychology, and everyday mischief of what it means to chase a good time (even when it lands us in trouble). With wit as sharp as temptation itself, JD Arden dives into guilty pleasures, everyday highs, addictive lows, and all the delicious contradictions in between. From the joy of little taboos to the madness of losing control, this book asks...

"Intellectually rich and well-delivered...surprisingly fluid" "A profound reflection on human nature and moral decay" “Thematic precision, ethical urgency, and enduring philosophical resonance” "Contemplative study on power, government, and human nature" - BookLife (Editor's Pick) "Great for fans of Neal Stephenson's The Baroque Cycle; J.M. Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians" - Publishers Weekly (05 Jan 2026) A dialogue of uncompromising philosophical depth, The Fall Begins Within is a timeless exploration of truth, knowledge, and power. Through an intellectual exchange between Lucius...

The Edge of Reason: Exploring Human Instincts What drives us? What pulls us between rationality and the raw, unfiltered impulses that surge from within? The Edge of Reason dives deep into the complex interplay between instinct and rational thought, exploring the forces that shape every choice we make and every fear we face. Written by JD Arden, this book takes readers on a journey through the depths of human nature, where primal urges meet deliberate reflection, and where understanding these forces can lead to a richer, more authentic life. From the survival instinct that pushes us to ...