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📖 **“Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global” by Laura Spinney**

Peter Gordon

“_The “Proto” in the title Laura Spinney’s new book is a reference to “Proto-Indo-European” (PIE), the language from which modern tongues as diverse as Hindi, Greek, English, Russian and Armenian derive; this was perhaps deemed not quite fascinating enough, so the book was given a subtitle presumably more in tune with the contemporary zeitgeist._”

🔗 asianreviewofbooks.com/proto-h.

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“Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global” by Laura Spinney

Few subjects have progressed as rapidly in recent years…

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Apr 21, 2025, 13:10 · · · 2 · 1
earthling

How Everything Can Collapse by Pablo Servigne & Raphaël Stevens, 2020

Collapse is the horizon of our generation. But collapse is not the end – it’s the beginning of our future. We will reinvent new ways of living in the world and being attentive to ourselves, to other human beings and to all our fellow creatures.

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#Anthropocene
#collapse

A Manual for Our Times What if our civilization were to collapse? Not many centuries into the future, but in our own lifetimes? Most people recognize that we face huge challenges today, from climate change and its potentially catastrophic consequences to a plethora of socio-political problems, but we find it hard to face up to the very real possibility that these crises could produce a collapse of our entire civilization. Yet we now have a great deal of evidence to suggest that we are up against growing systemic instabilities that pose a serious threat to the capacity of human populations to maintain themselves in a sustainable environment.In this important book, Pablo Servigne and Raphaël Stevens confront these issues head-on. They examine the scientific evidence and show how its findings, often presented in a detached and abstract way, are connected to people’s ordinary experiences – joining the dots, as it were, between the Anthropocene and our everyday lives. In so doing they provide a valuable guide that will help everyone make sense of the new and potentially catastrophic situation in which we now find ourselves. Today, utopia has changed sides: it is the utopians who believe that everything can continue as before, while realists put their energy into making a transition and building local resilience.
Apr 21, 2025, 06:53 · · 1 · 0
earthling

Emerging Pollutants

Protecting Water Quality for the Health of People and the Environment

Ed. by Sarantuyaa Zandaryaa et al, 2025

This open access book (free download) focuses on the importance of reducing pollution and protecting water resources for the health of people and the environment.

link.springer.com/book/10.1007

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Water is vital for life on Earth. The quality of the world's freshwater resources is deteriorating due to the rise in pollution levels, which puts the health of people and the environment at risk. Emerging pollutants, a new class called Contaminants of Emerging Concern, pose a global water quality challenge. The identification and implementation of appropriate regulatory, monitoring, prevention, and control measures are hindered by limited scientific understanding and knowledge about sources and pathways of emerging pollutants, their behaviour and fate in the environment, and potential human and ecosystem health risks. The book presents selected contributions to the UNESCO-IWRA Online Conference “Emerging Pollutants: Protecting Water Quality for the Health of People and the Environment,” held on 17–19 January 2023. It offers an extensive overview of current research findings on emerging pollutants in aquatic ecosystems, groundwater contamination, wastewater management and reuse, circular economy approaches to pollutant lifecycle management, and the prioritization of emerging pollutants in the hydro-cycle. Based on scientific evidence and policy-relevant research findings, the book’s concluding chapter highlights research and policy gaps, offering recommendations for strategic and practical ways to manage emerging pollutants towards sustainable water management in the face of global changes and evolving environmental threats.
Apr 21, 2025, 05:56 · · 1 · 0
earthling

Food Bioactives and Nutraceuticals by Syed Amir Ashraf, 2025

This book examines nutraceuticals derived from plant, animal, or microbial sources.

Uncovers the potential of nutraceuticals for the management and prevention of metabolic disorders

Highlights the role of food bioactives as nutraceuticals

Chapter abstracts:

link.springer.com/book/10.1007

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Recognizes the clinical implications of nutraceuticals including its potential application in food and pharma industries.
Apr 21, 2025, 05:17 · · 1 · 0
idealist at heart

’the patriarchs: how men came to rule’ is a journey through time and the diversity of cultural #heritage to uncover the origins of #patriarchy.

angela saini guides the reader through an immense amount of sometimes conflicting and bewildering information while creating a sense of suspense and anticipation that is rare in #nonfiction.

full review: idealistatheart.com/the-patria

#history #books #book #bookstodon #read #reading #amreading
#booksky #bookstagram #SilentSunday

cover of the nonfiction book 'the patriarchs' by angela saini
Apr 20, 2025, 16:14 · · 1 · 0
earthling

Electronic Waste: Impact on Health, Animals, and the Environment ed. by Srijan Goswami et al, 2025

This book examines the detrimental impact of electronic waste on human health, animal welfare, and environmental ecosystems. The initial chapter discusses the sources, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste.

Chapter abstracts:

taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/1

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The book exposes the far-reaching consequences of electronic waste on our planet, from the contamination of air, water, and soil to the alarming threats to wildlife, insects, and microorganisms. It also underscores the risks of e-waste to food safety, animal farming practices, public health, and the nervous system. Furthermore, the book delves into innovative recycling technologies, systematic management strategies, and the economic impacts associated with e-waste management, emphasizing the necessity of sustainable value chains and adopting a circular economy approach. It offers insights into the financial dimensions of e-waste management and the potential for creating sustainable value chains. Key features Examines the threats posed by electronic waste (e-waste) to human, animal, and environmental health Presents sources, types, composition, and toxicity of electronic waste Places a strong emphasis on the impact of e-waste on wildlife and biodiversity, highlighting threats to ecosystems Reviews impact of electronic waste on animal farming practices and the associated health concerns Discusses innovative recycling technologies and systematic management strategies for e-waste Explores the potential for a circular economy approach in e-waste management, emphasizing sustainability
Apr 20, 2025, 04:55 · · · 3 · 0
idealist at heart

most of us get the most basic #facts about the world wrong.

that’s why global #health researcher hans rosling wrote 'factfulness'. he made it his mission to help people understand the world more accurately and give them the tools to get it right next time.

this #book is perfect for #nonfiction beginners looking to explore the genre's potential.

full review: idealistatheart.com/factfulnes

#books #bookstodon #read #reading #amreading #global #wealth
#booksky #bookstagram

cover of the nonfiction book factfulness by hans rosling
Apr 19, 2025, 14:34 · · 0 · 0
Nonya Bidniss :CIAverified:

Book Discussion | The Assault on the State: How the Global Attack on Modern Government Endangers Our Future by Stephen Hanson and Jeffrey S. Kopstein. With panelists Daniel Ziblatt, Steven Levitsky and Theda Skocpol #bookstodon #nonfiction #politics #natsec ces.fas.harvard.edu/recordings

Book Discussion | The Assault on the State

The Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES)…

Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies
Apr 19, 2025, 13:51 · · 1 · 0
Laura 🇵🇹

“Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad: A Family Memoir of Miraculous Survival”, Daniel Finkelstein, 2023.

“It is a deeply moving, personal and at times horrifying memoir about Finkelstein’s parents’ experiences at the hands of the two genocidal dictators of the twentieth century. It is a story of persecution; survival; and the consequences of totalitarianism told with the almost unimaginable bravery of two ordinary families shining through.“

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Apr 19, 2025, 13:41 · · 1 · 0
Roni Laukkarinen

I should buy more physical books. What do you recommend? I read only non-fiction. I enjoy business, self-help, biographies, social science, history.

#Books #BookRecommendation #Literature #NonFiction

Apr 19, 2025, 13:00 · · · 3 · 0
Nonya Bidniss :CIAverified:

Finished #audiobook Origins by Neil deGrasse Tyson and Donald Goldsmith. I hoped for better. Quite a poor narrator and a fairly dull history of cosmological discoveries from the past to 2022, with some attempts at humor sprinkled here and there that fall flat. If you've read other cosmological #nonfiction #science #books you've probably read better. I certainly have. ⭐ ⭐ #bookstodon

Apr 18, 2025, 14:10 · · 1 · 0
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🇺🇸 💵 📖 **Forsyth on Bridges, 'Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower'**

“_The author writes that by focusing on finance she is analyzing the infrastructure of America’s global expansion. Territorial expansion, beginning with the Spanish-American War, meant that the American state required an infrastructure of payments and finance, and so did American business as it internationalized. The decisive events in this narrative include the Spanish-American War, the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, World War I, the recession of 1920-21, and the Great Depression._”

Douglas J. Forsyth. Review of Bridges, Mary. Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower. H-Diplo, H-Net Reviews. March, 2025. URL: h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php? .

#History #UnitedStates #USA #US #C20th #Finance #Banking #Nonfiction #BookReview #Books #Bookstoson @bookstodon

H-Net Reviews

www.h-net.org
Apr 18, 2025, 09:56 · · 0 · 0
earthling

RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe: The Definitive Photographic Field Guide 6e by Rob Hume, 2020

The ultimate photographic field guide to the birds of Britain and Europe, RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe is a stunning, illustrated guide to Europe's bird species. It describes and illustrates bird characteristics and beautiful full colour photographs reveal individual species such as finches, martins and swallows with unrivalled clarity.

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RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe captures the beauty of birds, showing them in their varying plumage, making identification quick and effortless. 500 regularly seen species are featured with illustrations and up-to-date maps highlighting resident and migratory distributions so you know what species to expect and when. Covering the characteristics of anatomy, life cycle, and behaviour, and providing a survey of the habitats in which birds live, RSPB Birds of Britain and Europe (previous ISBN 9781405391696) is an essential reference for the novice twitcher or the long-time birder.
Apr 17, 2025, 05:15 · · 2 · 0
earthling

The Routledge Handbook of Arctic Governance ed. by Elena Conde & Corine Wood-Donnelly, 2025

A comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted issues surrounding governance in the Arctic region. Delving into the complex intersections of justice, sustainability, and security in Arctic politics.

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Divided into seven sections: Perceptions, History, Security, Diplomacy, Governance, Law, and Challenges, this multidisciplinary volume unites scholars across the social sciences to offer a comprehensive exploration of Arctic governance. As a region profoundly impacted by climate change, the Arctic faces growing challenges, exacerbated by geopolitical shifts such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and increased international polarization. These developments may undermine peaceful cooperation in the region, as non-Arctic states like China adopt alternative strategies for engagement through remote technologies and space surveillance.Building on the Horizon 2020 JUSTNORTH project, the book highlights the importance of influencing regulatory frameworks to ensure sustainable economic development and just societies in the Arctic. It shows how security concerns permeate all levels of governance - from national military strategies to community-level human security, where adaptation to climate change is crucial. This handbook serves as a vital resource for understanding how justice, security, and sustainability shape Arctic governance. It will be of interest to scholars and students of global governance, security studies, environmental studies, and geopolitics, offering insights into the region's pressing social, environmental, and geopolitical issues.
Apr 17, 2025, 04:53 · · 1 · 0
Cindy Sue

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer was as fantastic as I knew it would be. Braiding Sweetgrass is one of my favorite books and I put this one off for far too long. I did finally order a copy from my local indie bookstore and picked it up today. Beautiful. Just as I knew it would be.

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#books #nonfiction #bookstodon

Cover of The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Cover is cream with a bird and serviceberry leaves and berries.
Apr 17, 2025, 02:44 · · 5 · 0
Shouty person

Book 17 was Autocracy Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum

Relevant quotes:
‘Sometimes the point isn’t to make people believe a lie; it’s to make people fear the liar.’

‘No democracy is safe.’

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/

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Autocracy Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum
Apr 16, 2025, 19:21 · · 2 · 0
idealist at heart

in 'weapons of math destruction’, o’neil discusses the pervasiveness and high stakes of algorithms in daily life in as much frightening detail as only someone with deep respect and awe for big tech can.

her message, however, isn’t just about technology—it’s about social justice.

full review: idealistatheart.com/weapons-of

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#booksky #bookstagram
#algorithms #technology #booktok
#booksky #nonfiction #bigtech #socialjustice

cover of the nonfiction book 'weapons of math destruction' by cathy o'neil
Apr 16, 2025, 15:05 · · 0 · 0

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