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Gods of creation in world mythology

"Throughout history, all human cultures had creation stories in which one or more gods arose, often in a burst of light, from the dark depths of non-existence. That divine being then progressed to one or more acts of creation. This idea of a miraculous creation by one or multiple thinking beings is one of a few core cultural concepts-also including love, death, and war-that have long been universal to human societies"--.

Sleep-deprived nation

why sleep matters
2024
"A lack of sleep is important and numerous medical studies indicate that large numbers of people in the modern world do not get enough sleep on a fairly regular basis"--Provided by publisher.
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Exploring careers in the creative arts

"Creative people tend to have a difficult time building a career based on their artistic passions. This is partly because there are usually far fewer job openings in the arts than there are creative people to fill them. Yet in spite of the widely-recognized difficulties of making a steady living as an artist, there is never a shortage of individuals in each new generation who vigorously and earnestly try to do so"--.

Communities at risk

2025
Explores the impact of climate change on different communities.

Mythology of the Egyptians

Shares stories from ancient Egyptian mythology, including tales about gods, pharoahs, and everyday citizens.

Misinformation

what is it and how to identify it
2024
Whether false information spreads by ignorance and/or accident, or by misunderstandings, or by purposeful lies designed to fool people, all examples of the phenomenon share a common thread. Namely, they are potentially harmful to either specific individuals, or society in general, or both.

Reaching into the universe

advances in space exploration
2024
Over the course of five decades evidence has been gathered by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other space programs around the globe. Using such evidence, astronomers and other scientists have learned a great deal about the Solar System, as well as what lies beyond it.
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Tech innovations inspired by nature

2024
Over the course of billions of years nature has undergone a vast process of experimentation and trial and error. A tiny bit at a time, and in numerous clever ways, it has made various animal and plant species increasingly efficient. Biomimicry is a human attempt to take full advantage of that efficiency. Biomimicry allows people to learn from and apply nature's handiwork to fulfill human needs.

Eating disorders on the rise

2023
"In recent years there has been a troubling rise in the occurrence of anorexia and other eating disorders, especially during the global Covid-19 pandemic. This book examines the factors that have contributed to this rise, how teens in particular have been affected, and ways to help"--Amazon.

British mythology

2013
Explains the origins, cultural importance, and impact of British mythology.

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