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Gods Providential Work in Creation Before Life Began God has been present and active in creation from the moment he created it ex nihilo. Few Christians would question this claim, but its implications for ongoing theology and science dialogues have not been fully explored.In this pathbreaking and field-advancing work, Ross Hastings brings his expertise in both scientific and theological disciplines to bear on the topic of divine providence in chemical evolution. Based on the latest research in the developing field of chemical evolution and the work of theological giants such as Karl Barth, Hastings shows how God may have been providentially and non-competitively at work in the process by which simple prebiotic molecules gave rise to the complex molecules in the first living organisms.In God and Molecules, Hastings provides cutting-edge theological engagement with the developing scientific field of chemical evolution, advances the discussion in theology and science with this new integrative work, and offers a holistic alternative for thinking about chemical evolution that overcomes the binary of theology versus science. God and Molecules pushes toward new frontiers in theology and science and casts a compelling, integrative, and ultimately healing vision for how God has been lovingly involved in the developmental process of the earliest life on earth.

Bringing Integrity to the Stories Numbers Tell When we tell stories with numbers, we depend on the field of statisticsbut how do we know that those stories are true? Almost everything in life is connected to data, and that data can help us make sense of truth in a world that feels increasingly challenging to navigate as Christians.But in a world where we are told to "do our own research," it can be nearly impossible to know whether were just gravitating toward stories that confirm our own untested biases, or whether were analyzing the data in a way that is illuminating truth.Exploring a range of contemporary topics, professor of statistics Jason Wilson shows both non-experts and experts alike that statistics has something to say when it relates to the polarizing issues that we face today. Exploring topics such as gambling, Covid, and media bias, Wilson shows that the ways we collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data have something to say in conversation with the Christian faith.In Statistics and Faith, youll find examinations of contemporary issues using statistical concepts, tools, and theories; case studies from history that show how statistics can be used in ways that are helpful or harmful; application chapters based on over fifteen years of research; and reflection questions to help you explore how to do statistics with integrity. This book is ideal for professors seeking to help students explore the history and application of statistics from a Christian worldview as well as for Christians who are curious about how we understand truth through numbers. It serves as an ideal supplementary text for statistics courses and other disciplines that incorporate statistical methods, and it offers an insightful perspective on how statistics in conversation with Christian faith can speak to todays polarizing issues, empowering readers to discern truth through data in a noisy world.

If youre craving a simpler, more sustainable way to garden, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens is your perfect starting point. This beginner-friendly guide embraces the principles of permaculture to help you design and maintain self-sustaining gardens that require less effort and fewer inputs while delivering more joy, nourishment, and ecological benefit.Authors Fred Meyer, a certified permaculture designer and founder of the nonprofit EarthMind Practice, and Jen Kardos, a licensed mental health therapist and wellness coach, combine their expertise to present a fresh, accessible approach to eco-conscious gardening. Their method is rooted in working with nature rather than against it, using a holistic strategy that promotes biodiversity, natural pest and weed control, and year-round abundance. Inside, youll discover how to select and grow 60+ productive, low-maintenance plants suited for urban lots, small yards, and larger spaces alike. The book also includes detailed guidance on building practical garden systems, such as high-yield mini orchards, edible borders, and low-effort irrigation solutions. Meyer and Kardos also explore how gardens can nurture both physical and mental health, emphasizing the therapeutic benefits of connecting with nature. Whether youre growing food for your family, trying to reduce your environmental impact, or simply looking to spend less time weeding and watering, Low-Maintenance Eco Gardens will show you how to create a beautiful, resilient garden that thrives in harmony with the land and your lifestyle.

A NEW, FULLY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF ANDREW MAYS ILLUMINATING GUIDE TO LIFE NOT ON EARTHThe possibility that alien life exists in the universe is among the most profound of human conjectures, which today is being investigated not just by science-fiction writers but by scientists.Astrobiology presents an expert guide to this compelling field of science. It shows how the tell- tale signatures of life on Earth might hold the key to detecting life beyond our planet; explores the many planets beyond our Solar System discovered by NASAs Kepler and TESS missions; and explains alien- hunting touchstones such as Fermis Paradox, the Drake Equation, and the Wow signal.As NASAs rovers burrow into Mars and its probes peer ever further into the cosmos, this illustrated edition combines deep space images with infographics to cast a scientific eye over the most significant of scientific treasure hunts.

Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear follows Zion Lightss personal and powerful journey: from grassroots green activism to becoming one of the UKs leading advocates for nuclear energy. In a time of climate crisis, energy poverty and growing demand for clean power, she examines why long-established environmentalists like herself once feared nuclear energy, why many have since come to embrace it, and makes a compelling case for why nuclear energy must be part of the solution. Accessible, evidence-based, and deeply human, this book challenges common myths and invites readers to rethink what it really means to care for people and planet alike. If you believe in a greener, fairer future, this book just might change your mind and give you hope.

The Essential George Boole: Logic, Love and Legacyis a captivating portrait of a brilliant mind and the family that shaped him. George Boole, a largely self-taught genius, as a youth mastered multiple languages and scientific disciplines and later developed symbolic logic and what is now called Boolean algebra, the foundation of modern computing. He rose from poverty to become a respected professor at Queens College Cork, now University College Cork. It is believed by some that he inspired Arthur Conan Doyles creation of Professor Moriarty, the arch-enemy of Sherlock Holmes. But Booles story isnt just about logical and mathematical prowess. He was married to a remarkable woman, educationalist Mary Everest. Their five remarkable daughters and subsequent generations carried on a legacy of brilliance, breaking barriers in science, medicine and literature. Geoffrey Hinton, George Booles great great-grandson, is the 2024 Nobel Laureate in Physics. Booles story as one of the founders of the digital age is one of perseverance, love and ideas that changed virtually everything.

With their dramatic rosettes, diverse forms and vivid colours, aeoniums have captivated growers for generations. This accessible guide combines botanical insight with hands-on cultivation advice tailored for gardeners and enthusiasts.Coverage includes: Insights into aeoniums native habitats and how this knowledge can be used to better care for your plants at home Propagation techniques for both beginners and more experienced growers How to deal with undesirable visitors and disease A wealth of practical cultivation advice grounded in both scientific understanding and applied horticultural practice Where to see and buy aeoniums An extensive directory of species and interspecific hybrids.Whether you are a beginner or an avid collector, Understanding and Growing Aeoniums will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of these extraordinary plants and help you support their future through thoughtful, informed care.

A LAUNCH TITLE FOR ICON BOOKS BRAND-NEW SHORT CUTS SERIES What with accelerating particles and gravitational waves, dark matter and light speed, nanoscales and exoplanets, the landscape of todays science is an amazing place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate this rapidly spinning world?Short Cuts: Science provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas. Fifty quickfire questions lead to short cut answers written by experts in their field, with each one the setting-off point for clear directions to help you plot your route through an essential concept.With one-stop graphics presenting a memorable image for each idea, and route-map glossaries explaining key words and their connections, Short Cuts: Science will guide you through a world of intellectual wonders.

Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is your go-to guide for creating vibrant, sustainable gardens that support the pollinators we depend onbutterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and the European honeybee. With environmental degradation threatening pollinator populations across North America, Helen Yoestauthor, environmental scientist, and founder of the Bee Better Teaching Gardenshows readers how to take meaningful action right in their own yards, patios, and community spaces.This informative and inspiring guide offers step-by-step instructions for building pollinator habitats, including how to plant for year-round bloom, provide clean water and plant coverage, and create safe nesting sites using regionally appropriate native plants. Youll also learn how to transform traditional lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces using clover, native grasses, and sustainable gardening practices.In-depth chapters explore the biology and life cycles of butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honeybees, along with the specific host and nectar plants each pollinator group needs to thrive. Fun facts, migration patterns, population insights, and practical "how-to" sections make this book an engaging read and useful reference for gardeners, educators, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. Whether youre just starting out or expanding an existing garden, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators empowers you to make a lasting differenceone bloom at a time.

Desde la Grecia clásica hasta las investigaciones más punteras, esta es la apasionante historia de uno de los mayores misterios del universo: el vacío.Los descubrimientos más recientes han transformado nuestra comprension del vacio y del universo. A lo largo de la historia, la ciencia y la filosofia lo imaginaron como una nada absoluta, pero hoy sabemos que el vacio es un campo vibrante, pleno de energia y origen de todo lo existente. Con rigor y sensibilidad, Guido Tonelli nos guia por un viaje que une fisica, filosofia y cosmologia para mostrarnos como el vacio, lejos de ser ausencia, es la fuerza que da forma al cosmos y a nuestra propia existencia.

La historia íntima de cómo un joven científico cambió para siempre nuestra forma de conectarnos al mundoEn 1989, en una pequeña oficina del CERN, un joven científico británico concibió una nueva forma de compartir informacion. Se llamaba Tim Berners-Lee, y de aquella intuicion nacio la World Wide Web, una herramienta que transformo para siempre la manera en que trabajamos, nos comunicamos y nos relacionamos con el mundo.En estas paginas, Berners-Lee cuenta por primera vez, de forma intima y directa, como se gesto la web: desde el primer servidor improvisado hasta la expansion mundial de una idea que hoy sostiene la vida cotidiana de miles de millones de personas.Sin embargo, este libro es mucho mas que unas memorias: es tambien un lucido analisis de los dilemas a los que se enfrenta internet en un presente marcado por la concentracion del poder en manos de unas pocas plataformas, la explotacion a gran escala de nuestros datos personales y la irrupcion de la inteligencia artificial.Con la autoridad de quien estuvo en el origen de todo, Berners-Lee advierte de los riesgos de un futuro gobernado por algoritmos opacos y corporaciones sin control democratico. Al mismo tiempo, nos propone una hoja de ruta para recuperar la web como un espacio de creatividad, colaboracion y libertad, fiel al espiritu que la inspiro.

«Lo cierto es que ningún paseo público en el mundo ofrecía perspectivas, silencios y seducciones panorámicas comparables a las perspectivas, los silencios y las seducciones ofrecidas, como una noveda

Un viaje esperanzador por la capacidad de la naturaleza para adaptarse que nos enseña a enfrentar los desafíos actuales. Durante casi cuatro mil millones de años, la vida en la Tierra ha encontrado nuevas formas de adaptarse, reproducirse y prosperar, transformandose para responder a las condiciones de cada epoca. Pero el impacto humano sobre el planeta y la amenaza potencialmente devastadora del cambio climatico han puesto a prueba esa capacidad de adaptacion como nunca antes. Aun asi, la vida siempre encuentra un camino. Animales, plantas e insectos siguen afrontando el desafio y continuan adaptandose, reproduciendose y prosperando incluso en un entorno en rapida transformacion. En su ejemplo quiza encontremos tambien nosotros las claves para cambiar, para detener la destruccion que estamos causando al planeta.En El ingenio de la naturaleza, David Farrier nos invita a un viaje profundo por este mundo natural en constante cambio. Lo que descubrimos en el podria transformarnos. Las formas en que los animales se ajustan al paisaje urbano pueden ayudarnos a diseñar ciudades sostenibles. El estudio de otras inteligencias puede inspirarnos a reinventar nuestras economias. La evolucion bacteriana puede ofrecer soluciones al problema de los residuos. La biologia sintetica podria rescatar especies al borde de la extincion. Y pensar en las escalas de tiempo de la naturaleza puede guiarnos hacia un futuro mejor.La vida en la Tierra esta cambiando; la pregunta es si nosotros seremos capaces de cambiar con ella. ¿Podremos reconstruir el mundo para que toda forma de vida vuelva a prosperar?

Ultimate Guide to Small Space Kitchen Gardens, by Nina Koziol, shares a simple approach to building and designing a high yield kitchen garden in a small space featuring the favorite vegetables, herbs, and fruits that families love. Includes detailed growing profiles for easy-to-grow vegetables including asparagus, lettuce, spinach, peas, zucchini, broccoli, sweet corn, onions, peppers, beans and tomatoes. Expert gardener and author, Nina Koziol also includes sections on how to grow in warm and cool seasons, tools and safety, when to use cages or trellises, soil preparation, advice on preventing disease, composting, raised beds and more! And to help enjoy your harvest, Nina shares a few of her favorite recipes.

Illness is not simply a matter of biology. Our thoughts, conscious or otherwise, can make us feel pain or become unwell. If you experienced side effects from your Covid vaccine, the chances are that these were caused by your belief that you would experience them. When a nurse tells you this is going to hurt, it generally does - but perhaps it shouldnt.In this revelatory study, neuroscientist Helen Pilcher explores the hidden impact of the nocebo effect - the placebos evil twin. Medical studies have proven the nocebo effect to cause pain, nausea, paralysis, seizures, and even blindness. The nocebo effect impacts how we grow sick and grow old, explains why people who dont have food allergies have dietary intolerances, and why adults and teenagers are equally susceptible to catching tics through social media. From Havana Syndrome to hex deaths, chronic pain and mystery illnesses, this book explains what happens when illness, psychology and society meet - and shows us what we can do to become less ill and more well.

Imagine a world where life unfurls with quiet tenacity, each day a testament to survival against the odds. Meet the floral trailblazers, plants whose extraordinary talent for endurance and adaptation surpass anything on a human scale. Through their eyes, embark on an incredible journey into a realm like no other.From Jurassic origins, The Power of Plants explores how adaptations to the environment and unique survival tactics have ensured their success. Marvel at some of the worlds most incredible plants, from sweet peas to mangroves, as we discover ingenious coping strategies developed over the millennia.The secret world of plants reveals a remarkable story one packed full of insights to delight keen gardeners in a joyous celebration for lovers of nature.

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Every leader comes to power promising growth: think back to the campaigns of Boris, Truss, Sunak, Starmer, Trump. Yet real-term income hasnt improved in the UK since 2008. Across the West, growth has stagnated for well over a decade, leading to cost of living crises, political instability and rising social tensions.Is real economic growth still possible? And with the climate emergency accelerating beyond repair, should we still be pushing for it?In Icarus Economics, acclaimed economist John Rapley argues that the problem of growth is inherently tied up with the climate crisis. We often assume that poor countries will bear the brunt of climate change, pandemics, and other exogenous shocks, but this book argues the opposite: western societies have more wealth and capital to lose and are less inherently resilient. In this book, he shows us how rich countries can grow their own economies by helping poor countries to decarbonise - and in the process, mitigate the effects of climate change.

«Saborea laexperiencia dequeteestalle la cabeza sinnecesidad dealucinógenos».The GuardianEn octubre de 1927, veintinueve de los científicos más brillantes del mundo se reunieron en el Quinto Congreso

Where the land meets the sea, life clings to the margins in a world of relentless change. The intertidal zone is a place of extremes - where creatures endure crashing waves, scorching sun, and the constant ebb and flow of the tides. It is a place of resilience and adaptation and home to some of the most extraordinary organisms on the planet.Blending marine biology, oceanography and evolutionary science, marine biologist Ruth Searle takes us on a journey through the deep history of the intertidal zone - from its ancient origins as the possible cradle of life to the remarkable adaptations of the species that inhabit it today. Exploring the geological forces that shape coastlines, the mechanics of tides and waves, and the evolutionary arms race that has unfolded on the shore, this book reveals how the intertidal zone has not only survived mass extinctions but has driven some of natures most extraordinary innovations.The Intertidal Zone: Life on the Edge is a celebration of one of Earths most dynamic ecosystems - its beauty, its mysteries, and its fragility. As climate change and human activity reshape coastlines across the planet, understanding this environment has never been more urgent.