Lose yourself in the beauty of nature this winter... A ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 For readers of George Monbiot, Isabella Tree and Robert Macfarlane - an urgent and lyrical account of endangered places around the globe and the people fighting to save them. 'Powerful, timely, beautifully written and wonderfully hopeful' Rob Cowen, author of Common Ground All across the world, irreplaceable habitats are under threat. Unique ecosystems of plants and animals are being destroyed by human intervention. From the tiny to the vast, from marshland to meadow, and from Kent to Glasgow to India to America, they are disappearing. Irreplaceable is a love letter to the haunting beauty of these landscapes and their wild species. Exploring coral reefs and remote mountains, tropical jungle, ancient woodland and urban allotments, it traces the stories of threatened places through local communities, grassroots campaigners, ecologists and academics. Julian Hoffman's rigorous, impassioned account is a timely reminder of the vital connections between humans and nature - and all that we stand to lose. It is a powerful call to arms in the face of unconscionable natural destruction. ***** 'A terrific book, prescient, serious and urgent' Amy Liptrot, author of The Outrun 'Unforgettable. At a time when the Earth often seems broken beyond repair, this courageous and hopeful book offers life-changing encounters with the more-than-human world' Nancy Campbell, author of The Library of Ice 'Wonderful, tender and subtle, beautifully written and filled with a calm authority' Adam Nicolson, author of The Seabird's Cry *Highly Commended Finalist for the Wainwright Prize for Writing on Global Conservation 2020*

Pascal Bornet, an award-winning AI expert, former McKinsey executive, and Top Voice in Technology with over 1 million LinkedIn followers, unveils the ultimate guide for working, living, and leading organizations in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world. With over 20 years of pioneering research at the human-AI intersection, Bornet reveals the secrets to living in harmony with AI while cultivating uniquely human qualities. He introduces the Three Competencies of the Future that we need to develop urgently to thrive in our new world. In IRREPLACEABLE, you will discover: Techniques to boost your career using AI—without losing your job to automation Secrets to unlocking your uniquely human abilities—ones AI can NEVER replicate Counterintuitive methods to raise Future-ready children Strategies to avoid falling into the "AI Obesity" trap Blueprints for leveraging AI to turn your company into an unstoppable force of innovation Whether you're an individual looking to future-proof your career, a parent aiming to raise future-proof children, or a business leader eager to steer your organization through technological disruption, IRREPLACEABLE offers a universal and comprehensive framework. AI is not the destination; it's the vehicle that takes us to a more human future, and this book is your GPS. Stand out. Become IRREPLACEABLE.

Do we still need physical places like grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings? Or will the “Replacement Economy” led by the tech titans and retail giants wipe out these venues in their rapid ascent to unicorn status? What about museums, universities, and performing arts venues? Considering the power of technology today, can’t we replace these relics with faster, cheaper, and more efficient online tools, apps, and AI? Through engaging storytelling, human behavior insights, and proven design techniques, Kevin Kelley—an attention architect and cofounder of Shook Kelley, a strategic design firm that pioneered the field of “convening”—unfolds why physical places are essential to civil society, business, and community. In these pages, he reveals what it takes for brick-and-mortar establishments to attract an audience and maintain a competitive edge in our increasingly digital world, whether you’re a: Retail leader or institutional manager trying to attract people to your offering while keeping the disruptors at bay Student of design who values social facilitation over object-oriented design Concerned citizen worried about the loss of community and civility Irreplaceable offers a welcomed antidote to the anti-human digital future crushing our main streets and infiltrating every corner of our lives. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for creating human experiences that have the power to convene and bring friends, neighbors, and strangers together in prosocial environments in ways the digital replacements can’t replicate.

It is amazing that despite everyone’s differences, people around the world have one thing in common- a desire for fulfillment in life. Everyone craves to live the best life possible. But why is it that many people have failed to find fulfillment in life? You will find enlightenment and strength to pursue and achieve your goals in author Katy Bennett’s Irreplaceable. I’m sure when you pick this book up you will not be able to put it down. Why? It is all about you the reader and your story: ‘You the reader of this book, no matter who you are, where you’re from, or what you do, have value beyond measure... No one else on the planet today is like you...You have a story that only you can live to write and tell, and there is something fabulous that only you can do. Every one of us are distinct, irreplaceable chapters within the story of humankind. If we don’t become the person we were designed to be, humanity misses out on an important chapter of the story, and of course, a story is incomplete with missing chapters. When we don’t become who we are designed to be, the planet misses out on what only you could contribute. You cannot be replaced! You have an exciting unrepeatable story to live and tell.’ Brimming with eye-opening insights and life-changing wisdom, this book will empower and equip you to walk towards your destination-fulfillment in life. It will empower and equip you to: Discover and enhance your unique qualities; maximize what makes you stand out from the crowd Enhance your strengths and minimise your weaknesses Discover and enhance what makes you uniquely beautiful Discover and build your talents Maximise the assets at your disposal Discover and maximise the resources you have Get rid of the excess baggage Overcome obstacles Attract and maximise opportunity Experience successful outcomes Live your potential

In a busy, demanding, and competitive world, it is easy to get lost, to think that one person might not matter. But you do. God made each person according to His plan and with intention and purpose. You are who you are because that is who God wanted you to be. Short, tall, fair, dark, funny, dry, quiet, loud??only you are the exact combination of features, gifts, and callings that is you. These sixty devotions remind you each day to value the gift of your life and to grow into the person you were created to become.

“We were meant to be best friends and as lovers but I want you be my wife now” Why do we fall in love? How can we reverse back to the past? A story of two close friends they share a steadfast link. Suhana “Hana” Akiyama and Jin Takami are polar opposites, however, they balance out one another with their dissimilar personalities. A seed of what could be described as teenage curiosity, careless notion and irreversible decision. Hana sooner or later, realizes that her mutual feelings for her best friend had developed from admiring Jin as a friend into romantical emotion. A roller coaster of anger, confusion; sorrow. The heartbroken friends progresses on a rocky journey about life, family matters, newfound love and remorse.

Part of being human is experiencing setbacks, both minor and major. What can set you apart is how you deal with them. In You Are Irreplaceable, author Augusto Cury encourages you to get back to a time when you were driven by the dream of being alive, not controlled by your troubles and opponents. You Are Irreplaceable takes you on a winding spiritual journey starting when your life was simple and uncomplicated. sampling of Augusto's inspirational reflections: "Criticize every negative thought—complacency, compliance, and passivity must all be questioned and the causes of inner conflict must be considered. Demand happiness, confidence, and well-being. Broaden your emotional range and embrace new experiences. Be the author, not the victim, of your history!" Augusto Cury can help you cope with failure, grief, and fear. Let him inspire success, well-being, and happiness.