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      • Grupo Planeta

        Grupo Planeta is Spain’s leading family-owned publishing and media group and it boasts an extensive product offering at the service of culture, learning, news and audiovisual entertainment. In the years since Editorial Planeta was founded in Barcelona by José Manuel Lara Hernández, in 1949, the Group has become a multinational enterprise. It combines a solid business tradition with its capacity for innovation and its European and international vocation, with an especially prominent presence in Spain, France, Portugal and Latin America.

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      • Agence Ouroboros

        The Ouroboros Agency is a literary and creative publishing agency. We love discovering new titles and working on new projects.

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        Children's & YA

        Two Planets

        by Masoud Gharabaghi

        People of two neighboring planets have been living together in peace until a scientist invents a device to look at the sky with. The trouble begins when the map of the sky is different for each planet, but whose map is the correct one? The book tries to help children towards thinking objectively despite their biases. It also aims to encourage critical thinking and seeing the differences while taking something into account.

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        March 2022

        Plundering the Planet

        Things We Must Do Now

        by Franz Alt, Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker

        “The Limits to Growth” was published by the Club of Rome in 1972 when the term “eco” was more defamatory than a real trend. That never worried Franz Alt and Ernst Ulrich von Weizsäcker, a long-standing co-chairman of the Club of Rome. The two committed and renowned environmental experts have campaigned for decades for a change of heart in how we treat our planet. Their book delivers a stark diagnosis about the state of the Earth – though without giving up hope. They search from various angles for a way out of the global crisis: what is the blueprint for a democracy that addresses humanity’s needs and for a sustainable economy? Are we ready to learn from nature and to make not just human beings, but all living creatures our priority? Alt and von Weizsäcker offer courage, and their numerous examples set out a vision for the future that respects the planet’s eco-systems.

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        Children's & YA
        April 2021

        The green wreath of our planet. Plants and humanity

        by Kyrylo Bulakhovsky

        Which fruit has a forelock? For which flower people in the 17th century were ready to give all their property? Which flowers stink of dead bodies, which leaf can withstand a person, which plant has the largest seed, which trees reach more than 100 meters in height, and which plant does not like to be touched - you will learn about these and other amazing facts of the plant world on the pages of this book.

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        October 2020

        Magical Mathematics Planet Adventure

        by Liu Yaochun

        Aiming at the psychological characteristics of teenagers, this book depicts the protagonist Maomao with the brushstrokes of the novel. Under the guidance of the bracelet, he came to the magical math planet and had a legendary learning experience at the Hongzhou Guomansi School. Here, Maomao learned about his bizarre life experience; here, he made a group of friends. In the common study, he and his friends fought wits and courageous forces with the dark forces, and used mathematical knowledge to enrich the enemy's conspiracy after another. In the end, justice defeated evil. In the 57 chapters of the book, in the thrilling and interesting magical storyline, the author uses the skillful brushwork to organically integrate the humanities history and interesting mathematical problems. The children will also gain mathematical knowledge one by one in the fascinating and exciting situation. Grow up with the owner in public.

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        January 2020

        Space Age Planetary Astronomy

        by Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.

        Space Age Planetary Astronomy offers a look at some of the most fascinating early American space robot programs like the Pioneer, Viking, and Voyager. With a focus on early robot spacecraft that came out of the Space Age, readers will be taken through the period of exploration from the past six decades, during which time the United States became the first country to reach every major planet from Mercury to Neptune. This eBook provides a historic snapshot of how space robots emerged from simple, often unreliable exploring devices into sophisticated scientific platforms that now extend human consciousness and intelligent inquiry to the edges of the solar system and beyond.

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        Business, Economics & Law
        March 2024

        Markets and power in digital capitalism

        by Philipp Staab

        Today's global capitalism runs through digital networks. Its leaders are internet giants such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Tencent. Their technologies are ubiquitous: we carry high-performance computers around in our pockets, manage our lives in the cloud and display them on social media. They have also literally privatised the market, transforming capitalism in the process. Philipp Staab takes us on a virtual tour of modern digital capitalism. He shows how digital surveillance and evaluation practices have proliferated throughout the economy, exacerbating social inequality in the process. What is specific to digital capitalism, Staab argues, is the emergence of 'proprietary markets'. In the past the focus was on producing things and selling them at a profit. Today the meta-platforms extract their profits by owning the market itself.

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        Children's & YA
        February 2021

        One Human Community

        by Amelina Jones

        Soothing words and fascinating illustrations of Amelina Jones touches readers of all ages. One Human Community introduces the concept of community and explores our differences and similarities as individuals. The story makes us reconsider our relationship with each other as a community, ourselves, and our planet.

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        Medicine
        July 2019

        Planetary Health

        Human Health in an Era of Global Environmental Change

        by Jennifer Cole

        Planetary Health - the idea that human health and the health of the environment are inextricably linked - encourages the preservation and sustainability of natural systems for the benefit of human health. Drawing from disciplines such as public health, environmental science, evolutionary anthropology, welfare economics, geography, policy and organizational theory, it addresses the challenges of the modern world, where human health and well-being is threatened by increasing pollution and climate change. A comprehensive publication covering key concepts in this emerging field, Planetary Health reviews ideas and approaches to the subject such as natural capital, ecological resilience, evolutionary biology, One Earth and transhumanism. It also sets out through case study chapters the main links between human health and environmental change, covering: - Climate change, land use and waterborne infectious diseases. - Sanitation, clean energy and fertilizer use. - Trees, well-being and urban greening. - Livestock, antibiotics and greenhouse gas emissions. Providing an extensive overview of key theories and literature for academics and practitioners who are new to the field, this engaging and informative read also offers an important resource for students of a diverse range of subjects, including environmental sciences, animal sciences, geography and health.

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        September 2023

        Planet. Ein Liebeslied an unsere Erde

        by Deniz Jaspersen, Gareth Ryans, Julia Wenzel

        Das Buch zum Song von Unter meinem Bett. »Mach mal lauter, lass mal gucken!« Ganz genau: Dies ist das Bilderbuch zu dem Song Planet von Singer-Songwriter Deniz Jaspersen. Deniz kennt ihr bestimmt von Deniz und Ove und Unter meinem Bett, der coolen Kindermusik mit tollen Kinderliedern, die auch Erwachsene mögen. Darin singt er über unseren Planeten, die Erde: »Viel zu viele Menschen nehmen dich für selbstverständlich«. Dabei lieben wir doch alle unseren blauen Planeten, besonders die Jüngeren, weshalb Natur- und Umweltschutz auch schon für Kinder ein Thema ist, das sie beschäftigt. Das Buch Planet ist eine wunderbare Reise um die Erde, die Kindern nahe bringt, wie schön und wertvoll sie ist. Große atmosphärische Illustrationen, mit ein paar Figuren, die ihr vielleicht von den UMB-Alben kennt, machen es zu einem Liebeslied an die Erde. Es lädt zum Mitsingen, Träumen und miteinander Reden ein. Alle mal herhören: Schütze mit Deniz unseren Planeten. Für alle, die den Song Planet von Deniz Jaspersen (Herrenmagazin) feiern. Bekannt aus der coolen Kindermusik-Reihe Unter meinem Bett. Sensibilisiert liebevoll und kindgerecht für Umweltzerstörung und Klimawandel. Text von Deniz Jaspersen und großformatig sowie detailverliebt illustriert von Gareth Ryans. Als Fans der Unter meinem Bett-Alben werdet ihr in den Illustrationen sicher ein paar Figuren wiedererkennen.

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        January 2021

        Planets, Stars, and Galaxies, Third Edition

        by Sophia Chen and Gordon Ritter

        The attempt to understand the universe's seemingly endless mysteries involves a process of discovery that can evoke fascination, frustration, and continual wonder and amazement. Planets, Stars, and Galaxies, Third Edition takes readers on an incredible full-color journey through the vast universe. This engaging title tackles the questions students studying science are eager to know: How large is the universe? Is it infinite or finite? What is its structure? Is it possible to visit other worlds, and if so, what similarities might they bear to our own world?

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        December 2024

        Principles of One Health for a better planet

        by Barbara Häsler, Asta Tvarijonaviciute, Sara Savic

        The climate crisis, inequality, poverty, disease, hunger, food waste, and loss of biodiversity are all part of an extensive list of global challenges impacting us at a local level that could be addressed better by using the One Health approach. In a world where people, animals and the environment are recognized as being interconnected and interdependent, we need to work together to improve the health of people, plants, animals and ecosystems simultaneously. One Health provides the thinking, concepts, tools, and practical approaches needed to tackle health problems in a collective and collaborative way. But what is One Health, and how can we implement it in our everyday life? This textbook provides an easy to understand, straightforward description of One Health concepts, principles and methods, structured around core competencies so that everyone can contribute to addressing today's most profound global problems more efficiently and effectively. As an entry-level learning resource for anybody with an interest in better understanding and implementing One Health, it is a comprehensive yet accessible introduction for undergraduate and postgraduate students, practitioners, decision-makers and researchers across a wide range of subject specialisms.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences

        Grandmothers Wisdom

        by Vandana Shiva

        Living Portrayals from the International  Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Grandmothers’ Wisdom is a vibrant tribute to the lives of thirteen indigenous Grandmothers who came together to protect our planet in crisis and envision a future for the next seven generations. These remarkable wisdom keepers of traditional medicine and Indigenous spirituality, preserve the ancient wisdom traditions and traditional ecological knowledge that have served our planet Earth for millennia. This special work is a living portrayal of their upbringing, encounters with the violence of colonialism and forced assimilation, their awakening to fierce activism, and the ceremonial practices they carry forward from their lineages with tenacity, grace and devotion.

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        June 2022

        Save for the Planet

        Wie du nachhaltig investierst

        by Probst, Benedict

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        Geography & the Environment
        October 2024

        History and Future of Plants, Planet and People

        Towards a New Ecologically Sustainable Age in People’s Relationships With Plants

        by Alan Hamilton, Pei Shengji

        This fascinating book presents the experiences and pooled knowledge of two very different conservation scientists; Pei Shengji from Sichuan, China and Alan Hamilton from London, UK. They have been drawn together over many years through working on some of the same conservation projects and have discovered that they overlap in their ideas about the sorts of work that needs to be done and how it can best be carried out. The book describes some of their own experiences, set within the contexts of their varied careers and the development of their thinking. Plant conservation is crucial to the preservation of natural ecosystems, but conventional approaches have met with only limited success. The authors have concluded that plant conservationists need social allies - elements of society that have other primary concerns, but whose efforts, if successful, will bring benefits to plant conservation too. It is the state and condition of plants on the ground that ultimately matter in conserving ecosystems, and therefore it is the role of local people who interact directly with them which enables success. Ethnobotany is a key skill required of practical plant conservationists. Its techniques enable them to explore connections between people and plants, learn about local perspectives and establish relationships with the people upon whom conservation and sustainable development relies. This book: recommends how to advance plant conservation, based on real experiences. will inspire more people to become involved in plant conservation. demonstrates how the very different backgrounds of the authors have influenced the courses of their careers, but have enabled them to come to very similar conclusions about conservation practice. demonstrates the importance of geographically-based biocultural diversity, as a counterbalancing force to globalisation.

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        March 2024

        The Strategy of Rescue

        The past and present of a power-political concept

        by Johannes F. Lehmann

        "Rescue” has two fundamentally different “existential” dimensions. One is aimed at “saving” individual lives that are in danger. Firefighters, for instance, rescue people from fires, while the sea rescue services rescue shipwrecked people from the Mediterranean. The second dimension of “rescue”, on the other hand, concerns systems – think of the bailing out of banks, the euro or the climate disaster – and so points to a larger context that creates the conditions for “life” to even be possible, or at least to be preserved. The complex subject of this stringent essay is just to what extent politics enable or prevent “rescue attempts”, to what extent it understands its actions as “rescue actions”, and how decisively the “narrative”, i.e. the “talk of rescue”, ultimately dominates our entire understanding of politics.

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        Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        August 2020

        The Quest to Conserve Rare Breeds

        Setting the Record Straight

        by Lawrence Alderson

        Since the middle of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a succession of political and social disruptions. Globalisation, technological advancement, climate change, human migration, war and conflict - all have caused major worldwide upheavals. In this light, it's unsurprising that conservation of rare breed animals has been neglected. Yet the preservation of these genetic resources - this biological diversity - is an essential ingredient of sustainable life on Earth, and not something we can afford to lose. This book, straight from the 'horse's mouth' Lawrence Alderson CBE, challenges often repeated 'facts' about livestock farming and argues for a reasoned and evidence-based approach from political and public circles. Correcting misconceptions as he goes, he recounts the creation and development of the rare breed conservation movement, addresses extinctions and genetic safe-guarding measures, and considers where we go from here. Challenged as we are by climate change, sustainability and feeding the world, perhaps it is these endangered animals that hold the answer - perhaps with them, we can adapt to our changing environment and see a way forward to a more certain future.

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        2021

        The sustainable pharmacy

        Climate change, protection of the environment and health

        by Esther Luhmann (ed.), By Björn Schittenhelm, Gabriele Renner and Florian Giermann

        We encounter the effects of climate change on a daily basis. It also presents a danger to our health. So is it not part of our responsibility as healthcare professionals to do something for the health of our planet? What contribution can pharmacy staff make? The authors explore these questions in depth. They examine the side effects that medicinal products can have on the environment and where alternatives are to be found. To help ensure that environmental protection is part-and-parcel of everyday pharmacy practice, the book offers practical tips and checklists for the whole team. For not only can the pharmacy conserve resources and advise patients on the consequences of climate change for their health – it can be a role model. The future lies in our hands!

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