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  Jesus Germs and the Great...

  Faith Christie RN

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  Is it possible to be a Christian and a nurse at the same time? 
  When I first started out in my calling as a nurse, I thought the answer to that question was an easy "yes," but then as I walked the long halls of the hospital, I started to have questions:Is it ever okay to pray for a patient?Why do I feel so awkward asking for a chaplain?When death is real, does heaven have a place in the hospital? 
  I tried to find resources written by other Christian medical professionals to help me, but all I ever heard were statements on ethics and the legal repercussions of bringing "coercive" faith to the bedside. 
  Then I faced death myself in an ICU bed and learned that a lot of my fears were irrelevant in the Presence of the living God. And with that realization, I began to learn how God could make me a Christian and a nurse at the same time. 
  Facing death in an ICU bed is a high-risk education not everyone can afford, so I've collected the lessons learned during my journey in this book. These spiritual case studies can be used to help nurses bring their faith to work. 
  Discussion Questions included for small group study or personal growth.

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  The Shadow Universe - Exploring...

  Dirk Fallon

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  For most of human history, the night sky was a mystery filled with countless stars twinkling in the darkness. Ancient civilizations saw patterns in the stars and used them to guide their calendars, stories, and navigation. Yet, behind those points of light lay something even more vast and perplexing—the dark space between them. It wasn't until the development of modern astronomy that scientists began to seriously consider what might exist in the dark regions of the universe. At first, darkness was assumed to be simply empty space, a void where no stars or planets resided. But as our tools improved and our questions deepened, we started to understand that darkness in the cosmos holds far more meaning than we originally thought. 
  The idea that the universe might be filled with something unseen first gained traction in the early 20th century. Astronomers like Fritz Zwicky noticed strange behaviors in galaxy clusters. When calculating the mass of these clusters based on the visible matter, the numbers didn’t add up. Galaxies were moving too fast to be held together by gravity from the matter we could see. Zwicky proposed the existence of "dunkle Materie" or dark matter—something invisible but exerting gravitational pull. This was one of the first scientific suggestions that dark space might not be empty at all, but rather filled with mysterious forces and substances. 
  At the same time, other areas of study began to reveal more about what darkness might mean in a cosmological context. Observations of cosmic microwave background radiation showed that the universe had a very specific structure after the Big Bang, influenced by matter both visible and invisible. These early echoes from the origin of the universe suggested a cosmic framework shaped in part by things we couldn't directly detect. The darkness, once thought to be empty, was influencing the evolution of everything we could see.

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  The Shocking Truth about Big Pharma

  Zoey Fraisers

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  The story of Big Pharma begins with the evolution of medicine from small-scale, localized practices to a global, multibillion-dollar industry. The roots of modern pharmaceuticals can be traced back to ancient apothecaries, where remedies were crafted from natural ingredients like herbs and minerals. These early pharmacists laid the groundwork for scientific exploration, yet their operations were often informal, relying on traditional knowledge rather than rigorous testing. 
  The 19th century marked a pivotal turning point with the rise of industrialization and the advent of chemical synthesis. Pioneers in chemistry discovered how to isolate active compounds, such as aspirin from willow bark, transforming medicine from an art into a science. This period saw the birth of pharmaceutical companies that began producing standardized drugs on a large scale, laying the foundation for today’s industry. 
  As the field advanced, so did the pursuit of patents. Patents were initially intended to protect innovation and encourage research, but they also introduced the potential for monopolization. By securing exclusive rights to produce and sell certain medications, pharmaceutical companies gained unprecedented power over pricing and distribution. While patents incentivized progress, they also set the stage for conflicts between public health needs and corporate profits.

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  Digital Legacy - Take Control of...

  Daniel Sieberg, Rikard Steiber

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  Ever wonder what happens to your digital life when you die? Well, you're not alone. It's become a global issue as we've lived so much of our lives connected to the internet - each of us oughly 6 hours and 42 minutes per day on average - during the past 25 years. Imagine all those priceless photos and emails, documents and financial accounts, social media and other content. The list goes on and on. What about an online will or medical directives? Access to your devices? Whether you want to preserve it all or hit the delete button, doing nothing is not a strategy. 
  Digital Legacy: Take Control of Your Online Afterlife by Daniel Sieberg and Rikard Steiber provides the historical context of how we got here, pragmatic guidance on what to do and a vision for what the future of human stories and memories holds for all of us. As two former Google executives and long-time tech advocates, Sieberg and Steiber provide a clear-eyed and objective view on how to solve and tackle this challenge. They've even started a company since the book was released called GoodTrust - an online platform to help anyone preserve and create their digital legacy. 
  There's no turning back - so what's yours going to be?

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  Understanding Artificial...

  Craig Dames

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  Artificial Intelligence, commonly known as AI, is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. These tasks include problem-solving, learning, decision-making, understanding natural language, and even visual perception. While AI may seem like a recent innovation, its foundations were laid decades ago, and it has evolved through years of research, experimentation, and technological advancement. 
  The concept of AI dates back to the 1950s, when computer scientists such as Alan Turing and John McCarthy began exploring whether machines could simulate human intelligence. The term "Artificial Intelligence" was first coined in 1956 during the Dartmouth Conference, which is now recognized as the birthplace of AI as a field of study. Early AI systems were rule-based and could only perform specific tasks under limited conditions. However, as computing power increased and data became more accessible, AI models grew more sophisticated and capable. 
  Today, AI is not just a theoretical concept or something confined to laboratories. It is embedded in our daily lives in subtle and sometimes invisible ways. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on streaming platforms and online shopping sites, AI is shaping how we interact with technology. Navigation apps use AI to suggest optimal routes, email services use it to filter spam, and social media platforms rely on AI to personalize content.

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  AI 2041: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of AI 2041, by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kai-Fu Lee and Chen Qiufan.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  
   
  AI 2041 offers a thought-provoking exploration of the future of artificial intelligence and its impact on society. Through a series of engaging stories set in 2041, the book imagines how AI will reshape various aspects of life, from healthcare and education to work and relationships. It combines fiction and non-fiction to present both the promises and challenges of a future where AI plays a central role in shaping human progress and global dynamics.

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