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An enormous intellectual adventure. In this groundbreaking new book, the American biologist Edward O. Wilson, considered to be one of the world's greatest living scientists, argues for the fundamental unity of all knowledge and the need to search...
"Loved the autobiography… Deeply moved by Mr. Mandela’s inclusiveness, humility and wisdom; he practiced extraordinary self discipline and always clung to hope: hope not just for himself, but for the vision of a future post-apartheid South Africa!
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"Let me start off by saying that this is a very lengthy book, nearly 700 pages, and even though it took a long time to read, I am glad I finished the book. I was doing a 10 minute presentation on the impact Nelson Mandela made on the world, and cho..."
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"Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., in her
heartfelt book about the
Oceans of Earth, makes her
case very nuanced about
why, yes, we should all care
about what human activity is
doing to the oceans, seas,
rivers, lakes of Earth.
Very readable."
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