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  Future Hype - The Myths of...

  Bob Seidensticker

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  This fascinating look at innovations past and present—and our sometimes mistaken beliefs about them—“puts technological change into historical perspective” (Henry Petroski, author of The Evolution of Useful Things).   Everyone knows that today’s rate of technological change is unprecedented. With breakthroughs from the Internet to cell phones to digital music and pictures, everyone knows that the social impact of technology has never been as profound or overwhelming. But how much is truth and how much is hype?  Future Hype surveys the past few hundred years to show that many of the technologies we now take for granted transformed society in far more dramatic ways than more recent developments so often touted as unparalleled and historic. In this thoughtful book, Bob Seidensticker exposes the hidden costs of technology—and helps both consumers and businesses take a shrewder position when the next “essential” innovation is trotted out.

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  Exposed - How Revealing Your...

  Ben Malisow

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  Discover why privacy is a counterproductive, if not obsolete, concept in this startling new bookIt's only a matter of time—the modern notion of privacy is quickly evaporating because of technological advancement and social engagement. Whether we like it or not, all our actions and communications are going to be revealed for everyone to see. Exposed: How Revealing Your Data and Eliminating Privacy Increases Trust and Liberates Humanity takes a controversial and insightful look at the concept of privacy and persuasively argues that preparing for a post-private future is better than exacerbating the painful transition by attempting to delay the inevitable. Security expert and author Ben Malisow systematically dismantles common notions of privacy and explains how most arguments in favor of increased privacy are wrong; privacy in our personal lives leaves us more susceptible to being bullied or blackmailed; governmental and military privacy leads to an imbalance of power between citizen and state; and military supremacy based on privacy is an obsolete concept.Perfect for anyone interested in the currently raging debates about governmental, institutional, corporate, and personal privacy, and the proper balance between the public and the private, Exposed also belongs on the shelves of security practitioners and policymakers everywhere.

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  Knox-Johnston on Sailing

  Robin Knox-Johnston

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  One of Britain's greatest living sailors shares a collection of distilled wisdom, acute observation and fascinating anecdotes. _x000D_This book is a collection of provoking, insightful and perceptive pieces of writing by Robin Knox-Johnston. His forthright and compelling views are based on a wealth of experience and expertise. The spotlight of his steely gaze falls upon the great ocean races and the brave men and women who compete in them. He considers the lessons of seamanship he learned over hundreds of thousands of miles at sea and he looks ahead, considering the future of sailing for racing and cruising yachtsmen. _x000D_This will entertain and inform in equal measure. A comprehensive index makes this a useful work of reference as well as a wonderful title which can be dipped into at leisure.

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  Why Cats Are So Amazing

  Seeker

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  Explore the world of our favorite furry feline friends in this curated collection from Seeker, available for the first time in audio! All of your important cat questions will be answered like:• How did cats spread around the world?• Can cats be left handed?• How does catnip get cats high?• And what the heck are cats doing in zero-G?!

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  Guided Meditation for Anxiety...

  Meditative Hearts

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  Are anxiety attacks disrupting your life, leaving you feeling helpless and overwhelmed? Do you long for a way to regain control and find relief in the midst of these intense moments? What if there was a calming oasis you could turn to, offering solace and support whenever anxiety strikes? 
  Introducing "Guided Meditation for Anxiety Attacks" – your lifeline during the storm of panic and fear. This transformative audiobook serves as your gentle guide, helping you navigate through the tumultuous waves of anxiety with grace and resilience. 
  Imagine a soothing voice leading you through meditation exercises specifically crafted to ease the intensity of anxiety attacks. With each guided breath, you release the grip of panic and embrace a sense of peace and stability within yourself. 
  Say goodbye to feeling trapped in the throes of anxiety and hello to reclaiming your inner strength and tranquility. Whether you're experiencing your first panic attack or seeking solace from recurrent episodes, this audiobook offers you the tools to find calm amidst the chaos. 
  Join the countless individuals who have already discovered the profound healing power of guided meditation for anxiety attacks. Embrace a life where you hold the reins of your emotions, finding peace and empowerment in every breath. Your journey to serenity starts now.

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  Preventive Medicine - Medical...

  AudioLearn Medical Content Team

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  AudioLearn’s Medical School Crash Courses presents Preventive Medicine. Written by experienced professors and professionally narrated for easy listening, this crash course is a valuable tool both during school and when preparing for the USMLE, or if you’re simply interested in the subject of preventive medicine. The audio is focused and high-yield, covering the most important topics you might expect to learn in a typical medical school preventive medicine course. Included are both capsule and detailed explanations of critical issues and topics you must know to master preventive medicine. The material is accurate, up to date and broken down into bite-sized sections. There are key takeaways following each chapter to drive home key points and quizzes to review commonly tested questions. In this course, we'll cover the following topics: what is preventive medicine?, epidemiology of disease, primary health care and levels of prevention, mental illness prevention, cancer prevention, heart disease prevention, infectious disease prevention, injury prevention, diabetes prevention, substance use prevention, violence prevention, prevention in pregnancy, aviation medicine. We will conclude the course with a comprehensive test containing the most commonly tested questions in Preventive Medicine with the correct answers.

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