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In the groove. In the zone. A period of intense focus and high performance that feels effortless. Flow.In a near future Toronto, a na ve young scientist named Kel invents a device to produce the mysterious state of 'flow' on demand, hoping to unleash humanity's creative potential on our greatest problems. But the prototype she invents to record and then play back the neurological and physiological states associated with flow can be used to record other mind-body states. Her prototype is stolen, duplicated, and put to use for an astonishing range of causes, some good, and some very bad.As Kel struggles to regain control of her device, it threatens to destroy her legacy and upend the lives of several others, until all uses of the technology converge on the most unexpected and unintended consequence of all.

Can You Save The World?It's so easy to be overwhelmed by everything that is wrong in the world. In 2010, there were 660,000 deaths from malaria. Dire predictions about climate change suggest that sea levels could rise enough to submerge both Los Angeles and London by 2100. Bees are dying, not by the thousands but by the millions.But what can you do? You're just one person, right? The good news is that you *can* do something.It's called citizen science, and it's a way for ordinary people like you and me to do real, honest-to-goodness, help-answer-the-big-questions science.This book introduces you to a world in which it is possible to go on a wildlife survey in a national park, install software on your computer to search for a cure for cancer, have your smartphone log the sound pollution in your city, transcribe ancient Greek scrolls, or sift through the dirt from a site where a mastodon died 11,000 years ago-even if you never finished high school.Part I of Be the Change: Saving the World with Citizen Science will show you what citizen science is, how important it is, and why we need more of it. You will also find out how it can personally benefit you, how you can get involved, and what it might mean to you if you did.Part II provides a large list of projects that you can join right now, concisely explained, and organized by the level of involvement required.Citizen science is fun, it's easy, and you can get started today. Be the Change: Saving the World with Citizen Science will show you how.Show less

Ian McDonald is trying very hard not to think about how the world might be going to hell in a handbag. After all, what's he going to be able to do about it? He's just this guy, stuck in a small town, pinned there by a load of student debt and a stalled writing career. Oh, and a wicked case of writer's block.Or at least he was, until a dragon showed up in his bedroom. At midnight. Quoting Freud and muttering about the space-time continuum.So of course, Ian must Make a Choice and decide whether he wants to follow the dragon back into the Connectome and find his muse again, or stay in a house that surely wants to kill him, one repair bill at a time.Follow Ian on a rollicking adventure, where he finds out that he can make a difference. And that some things are worth fighting for.Even if all you have is a can opener.

It's one thing to come up with a one-liner at a party. But how do you write great jokes day after day, week after week? This book will show you how.Write Humor is a complete, six-week course that will teach you how to add zing to your writing. Learn how to generate ideas, pick the best material, and polish your work. Get dozens of useful humor writing tips, techniques, and methods.You'll find it helpful whether you want to write a weekly column, funny one-liners for t-shirts or greeting cards, or to just add levity to your fiction and nonfiction. Great for beginners and pros alike

In this indispensable guide, environmental advocate Chandra Clarke offers both hope and a plan for systemic change and sustainable living.With Let's Fix This, you'll gain an understanding of the systemic changes needed at the local, regional, and national levels to combat environmental destruction. Clarke breaks down complex issues into easy-to-understand concepts, helping you to push for powerful policy changes.You'll also learn practical, step-by-step actions you can take immediately to reduce your personal impact and promote a healthier planet. From waste reduction in your home to eco-friendly travel tips, Clarke provides easy-to-implement strategies for every aspect of your life.Transform your eco-anxiety into real action. Start your journey today.