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Severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes have increased fourfold in the last two decades, shaking the foundations of our existence. Weather-related tragedies have fascinated humans throughout time. For those who loved The Perfect Storm and Krakatoa, the millions who log onto daily weather forecasting sites and check weather apps, and people who can't get enough front-page headlines of global natural disasters.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados,...
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This National Geographic health book provides portable answers to treating common ailments using proven natural therapies.
Runny nose, watery eyes, sinus headache? Don't reach for the Claritin. Instead, learn how to treat seasonal allergies with nasal lavage, a time-honored practice. Upset stomach? Forget chalky antacids; instead wear an acupressure wrist band or chew on a teaspoon of fennel, favored by Indians for combating the effects of spicy...
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Thomas Jefferson has inspired countless books that explore his brilliant career, his political philosophy, and his extraordinary accomplishments as a gifted leader. Endlessly inquisitive, he was both a tireless writer and one of the most cosmopolitan men of his age. Yet this collection of Jefferson's reflections on his wide-ranging travels reveals a new side of the man.
Eloquent and powerful, Thomas Jefferson's letters and travel diaries from his...
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Both a practical owner's manual and a complete guide to the brain's development and function, this valuable reference explores not only the brain's physical form-its 100 billion nerve cells and near-infinite network of synapses-but the interactions that regulate every thought and action. Some highlights include:
· The inner workings of our body's most complex organ
· Foods for mental fitness
· Mysteries revealed, such as why listening to music...
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For 1,600 years, its message lay hidden. When the bound papyrus pages of this lost gospel finally reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, they were astounded. Here was a gospel that had not been seen since the early days of Christianity, and which few experts had even thought existed- a gospel told from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, history's ultimate traitor. And far from being a villain, the Judas that emerges in its pages is a hero.
In...
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On the 100th anniversary of Titanic's sinking, National Geographic revisits the romance, glory, and tragedy of this tremendous ship and presents an insider's look at the new findings about the passengers and scientific study of the wreck site. For 100 years the great ship Titanic has rested in its final grave on the ocean floor, lost to deep ocean darkness until its 1985 discovery by National Geographic's Bob Ballard. Relive the spell-binding tragic...
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National Geographic's flagship, best-selling guide covers all 59 national parks in the U.S. for nature and outdoor lovers everywhere. Intensive on-the-ground research, 300 photos and 80 colorful maps complete the extraordinary package. Practical and comprehensive coverage includes engaging, individual park descriptions and brief history, travel planning tips, itineraries and directions, activities, park lodges and hotels, visitor center contact information,...
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Compiled from hours of interviews drawn from the eponymous National Geographic documentary, this inspiring book from world-renowned infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci shares the lessons that have shaped the celebrated doctor's life philosophy, offering an intimate view of one of the world's greatest medical minds as well as universal advice to live by. Before becoming the face of the White House Coronavirus Task Force and America's most trusted...
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
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[2008]
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1 DVD (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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The Dalai Lama discusses ways in which individuals can cultivate virtuous qualities within themselves to bring about peace and prosperity in today's world. He further expands upon his desire to promote religious harmony and tolerance among all the countries and peoples of the world. Includes a question and answer session. Offers insight to those seeking peace and contentment in their everyday lives.