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.

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?”

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.

Never have so many undertaken such a widespread, hurried attempt to remake the world. Predictably, our hubris has led to unintended—and sometimes disastrous—consequences. Over the Seawall tells us the stories behind these unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to the reengineered waters in the Ganges River Delta, to the artificial ribbon of water supporting both farms and urban centers in parched Arizona, Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail.

In Phil Robertson’s number-one New York Times best seller, Happy, Happy, Happy, we learned about Phil’s colorful past and the wild road to becoming the beloved patriarch of A&E’s smash hit show, Duck Dynasty. Now, he returns to share his philosophy on life, which can be summed up in five short words. Love God, love your neighbor. In this inspirational and entertaining audiobook, you will learn what makes Phil Robertson tick.

Unlock the secrets to a vibrant and eco-friendly vegetable and herb garden with the power of companion planting! Are you eager to cultivate a garden that thrives organically, without relying on harmful chemicals? Do you want to enhance the health and productivity of your plants while promoting natural pest control? If so, "Companion Gardening: How to let nature nurture your home-grown vegetable garden” is your essential resource! Inside this book, you'll: **Embrace organic gardening** Learn how to nurture a garden that's free from chemicals and pesticides, supporting robust plant growth ...

What happened to the Neanderthals 40,000 years ago?They had larger brains and were more intelligent. Why did they disappear?When the President of Brazil begins a project to build a highway through the middle of the Amazon he knew that he was going to provoke a response – little did he envisage what earth-shattering results it would end up becoming.This story delves into the very psyche of humanity and how people might respond when confronted with an alien invasion from a superior race. A Science Fiction story like no other.

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!

Francine Poulet is the greatest animal control officer in Gizzford County. She hails from a long line of animal control officers. She's battled snakes, outwitted squirrels, and stared down a bear. "The genuine article", Francine's dad always called her. She is never scared - until, that is, she's faced with a screaming raccoon that may or may not be a ghost. Maybe Francine isn't cut out to be an animal control officer after all! But the raccoon is still on the loose, and the folks on Deckawoo Drive need Francine back.

Prepare to be captivated by the irresistible force that is Jackie, a woman who defies societal norms and embraces her true nature as a dominant force of nature. When she locks eyes with Michael, an unassuming man with a hidden fire, their connection ignites a journey into the depths of desire and submission. In the dimly lit ambiance of a sophisticated bar, Jackie's scarlet dress becomes a beacon, drawing Michael into her orbit. Her every move is a calculated seduction, leaving him both intrigued and unsettled.

Our evolutionary ancestors once possessed the ability to intuit what food their bodies needed, in what proportions, and ate the right things in the proper amounts—effortlessly balanced. When and why did we lose this ability, and how can we get it back? David Raubenheimer and Stephen Simpson answer these questions in a compelling narrative, based upon five "eureka" moments they experienced in the course of their groundbreaking research.

When the government disappears someone she loves, rescue is the only option. Estelle won the right to a simpler life at the edge of bright glittering New City. She is a celebrity dissident, tolerated by the Congloms, acclaimed by the youth of the city, and living the life of her dreams. Parties, pretty clothes, William, it’s all good. Or is it? Maybe it’s all a facade. Safe from a distance. And probably can’t last. Because the government won’t let her win. And when someone she loves disappears, Estelle fully learns the heavy cost of her defiance. An exciting and dramatic coming of ...

She’s been threatened, jailed, beaten, and now banished, but she keeps fighting. Because now her friends and family are in danger. And if she’s honest with herself, it’s all her fault, her responsibility. But how do you fight back against oppression without endangering the people you love? Estelle just wants peace. William. Her farm. It’s time to end this. But how? Should she stay and fight, or run away? And if there’s a third way does she have the courage and strength to find it? An exciting and dramatic coming of age drama that will inspire, a romance you'll rave about, a boy ...

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.

With so many people struggling to lose weight and keep it off, what is the secret to losing weight and keeping it off for good? That is what Hike Your Way to Better Health and Happiness will show you. Following the three simple steps in this book, I went from being a couch potato to hiking almost 19 miles to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, and back out one day. I have tried them all and failed them all, just like you, but the information in this book is altogether different from the rest!

Dive deep into the soothing sounds of nature with "Relaxing Rain Music", an audio journey designed to transport you to the heart of a rain-soaked forest, a gentle drizzle on rooftops, or a distant thunderstorm rolling in over the horizon. Each of the 11 meticulously curated tracks offers listeners a unique and immersive auditory experience, ranging from the gentle pitter-patter of raindrops to the grand orchestration of a heavy downpour.

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 ...

Are the health of your livestock and the balance of nature your top concerns? Dive into this enlightening guide and be part of a positive shift that aligns animal well-being with Earth's natural order. This isn't just an audiobook; it's an invitation for all farmers, ranchers, and animal lovers to embrace a sustainable, flourishing future.

Today, Americans eat processed foods from the supermarket, or foods from fast food restaurants we drive by on the way home. We used to eat a fiber-rich diet fresh from the fields (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes), we now eat food from a box; that is, processed food that has processed the fiber right out of our diets. The result: an epidemic of obesity that causes most of the common diseases of our time.