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Biological Sciences - Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves

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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling author of Breath, a “fascinating, informative, exhilarating” voyage from the ocean’s surface to its darkest trenches (Wall Street Journal)New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • An Amazon Best Science Book of 2014 • Scientific American Recommended ReadFascinated by the sport of freediving—in which competitors descend great depths on a single breath—James Nestor embeds with a gang of oceangoing extreme athletes and renegade researchers. He finds whales that communicate with other whales hundreds of miles away, sharks that swim in unerringly straight lines through pitch-black waters, and other strange phenomena. Most illuminating of all, he learns that these abilities are reflected in our own remarkable, and often hidden, potential—including echolocation, directional sense, and the profound bodily changes humans undergo when underwater. Along the way, Nestor unlocks his own freediving skills as he communes with the pioneers who are expanding our definition of what is possible in the natural world, and in ourselves. “A journey well worth taking.” —David Epstein, New York Times Book Review “Nestor pulls us below the surface into a world far beyond imagining and opens our eyes to these unseen places.” —Dallas Morning News “This is popular science writing at its best.” —Christian Science Monitor   Read more

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Are you ready to dive deep into the mysteries of the underwater world? Discover the captivating book, "Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us About Ourselves." Written by the bestselling author of Breath, this thrilling voyage takes you from the ocean's surface to its darkest trenches.

Immerse yourself in the world of freediving, where competitors go to great depths on a single breath. Join acclaimed writer James Nestor as he ventures alongside a group of oceangoing extreme athletes and renegade researchers. Prepare to be amazed as he uncovers the fascinating abilities of sea creatures, such as whales communicating with each other hundreds of miles away and sharks navigating perfectly in pitch-black waters.

But the journey doesn't stop there. Nestor delves into the hidden potential that lies within each of us. Explore the extraordinary traits we share with marine life, including echolocation, directional sense, and the remarkable physiological changes that occur when we are underwater. As Nestor discovers his own freediving abilities, you'll be inspired to embrace the pioneers who are pushing the boundaries of what we know about the world and ourselves.

Don't miss out on this eye-opening read that will transport you to unseen places and expand your understanding of our natural world. With accolades from the New York Times Book Review and the Scientific American, "Deep" is a journey well worth taking. Order your copy today and embark on this exhilarating exploration - your perspective will never be the same again.

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