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  And Finally - Matters of Life...

  Henry Marsh

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  This program is read by the author."As a mature observer of the human condition, Marsh has audible serenity that makes listeners curious about how his story ends." - AudioFile MagazineFrom the bestselling neurosurgeon and author of Do No Harm, comes Henry Marsh's And Finally, an unflinching and deeply personal exploration of death, life and neuroscience.As a retired brain surgeon, Henry Marsh thought he understood illness, but he was unprepared for the impact of his diagnosis of advanced cancer. And Finally explores what happens when someone who has spent a lifetime on the frontline of life and death finds himself contemplating what might be his own death sentence.As he navigates the bewildering transition from doctor to patient, he is haunted by past failures and projects yet to be completed, and frustrated by the inconveniences of illness and old age. But he is also more entranced than ever by the mysteries of science and the brain, the beauty of the natural world and his love for his family. Elegiac, candid, luminous and poignant, And Finally is ultimately not so much an audiobook about death, but an audiobook about life and what matters in the end. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Plato's Laches

  Plato

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  Laches, a general in the Athenian army, saw Socrates fight bravely in the battle of Delium. When he and Nicias, another general, are asked to explain the idea of courage, they are at a loss, and words fail them.How does courage differ from thoughtless and reckless audacity? Can a lion be said to be courageous? What about small children who have little idea of the dangers they face? Should we call people courageous who do not know whether their bravery will produce good or bad consequences? What kind of education and training promotes both courage and goodness in people, whether they are young or old?Plato constantly presents courage as an essential quality for all who seek to live a good life, so what does it mean when even the bravest leaders of Athens cannot tell us what courage really is?© Agora Publications

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  Chemistry for Students - The...

  Leonel Travers

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  The aim of this guide is not to be your teacher. Think of it as a road map. A way to navigate the world of chemistry and enjoy the scenery as you do so. And believe me, there is a lot to see. Atoms, the periodic table, chemical equations, acids, the Arrhenius theory; all these and many other concepts, as well as the minds behind them, are vital to understanding the world we inhabit. Our destination? Your success in the tests and exams that come your way. We want you to understand these concepts in a concise manner so that they are easy to remember. 
  However, speeding by won't accomplish much with anything in life. This guide is structured for your knowledge of the topic to aggregate incrementally. The more you learn, the easier things become. Do not let the strange words and confusing equations cloud your mind. Take these chapters one by one, and enjoy the trip.

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  The Forgotten Sense - The New...

  Jonas Olofsson

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  A New York Public Library "Best Book of the Year" “The Forgotten Sense leaves us with the hope of new discoveries and new recoveries—so that we may once again revel in the glorious, fragrant world around us.”—Wall Street Journal 
  By one of the world’s leading researchers into the science of smell, a fascinating exploration of our most essential yet least understood sense—enabling us to appreciate food and drink, warning us of dangers, and even influencing who we fall in love with 
  Our sense of smell guides our lives far more than our screen-heavy, sight-privileged era would suggest. It animates our experience of food and drink, helps us access memories, and strengthens our intimacy with each other. But, long considered our most “beastly” sense, the inner workings of smell have stumped scientists for centuries. 
  Now, cognitive scientist and leading smell researcher Jonas Olofsson uncovers the sophisticated processes that drive our olfactory system, with profound implications for how we perceive the world around us. Drawing from cutting-edge original research, Olofsson shows that not only is our sense of smell extraordinarily sensitive, its process of chemical exchange shaped human evolution on its most fundamental level. 
  From the pheromones, environmental signals, and emotions we process with each breath, olfaction makes us the individuals we are. Moreover, smelling is an intellectual exercise, Olofsson argues, one that we have the remarkable capacity to strengthen and, with some effort, even regain after illness. 
  With infectious curiosity and a host of applications—from emotional health and gastronomy to literature and even politics—The Forgotten Sense is a wide-ranging and entertaining look at this most understudied function of human life.

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  Giraffes for Kids: Amazing Facts...

  Tristan Keefer

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  Teach your child about giraffes and learn everything there is to know about these majestic creatures! 
  Is your child fascinated by giraffes?  
  Do you find them watching nature channels and reading books about these wonderful creatures?  
  Do you have to pull your child away from the giraffes at the zoo until you ultimately give in and watch with a smile the wonder in their eyes? 
  Then you’ve come to the right place!  
  The animal kingdom is full of amazing and exciting creatures that you probably don’t know much about - and now it’s time to change that! Giraffes for Kids is filled with amazing and interesting facts about giraffes.  
  In this audiobook, you will:Discover how giraffes got their amazing long neckLearn fun facts about their bodyLearn all about the different species of giraffesDiscover where these amazing giants are foundLearn more about what they eat and how they behaveLearn about the real-life interactions between children and giraffes 
  If you’re a parent/caretaker whose kids are interested in giraffes, then this is a great audiobook for you. It educates children on the history of the giraffes, how they evolved, how they have been depicted in the past, and their relationship with humans. 
  Giraffes for Kids is filled with many interesting facts about the giraffes that will keep your children hooked!  
  Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to get your copy!

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  At Every Depth - Our Growing...

  Eric Simons, Tessa Hill

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  The world's oceans are changing at a drastic pace. In response, the people who know the ocean most intimately are taking action for the sake of our shared future. Community scientists track species in California tidepools. Researchers dive into the waters around Sydney to replant kelp forests. Scientists and First Nations communities collaborate to restore clam gardens in the Pacific Northwest. 
   
   
   
  In At Every Depth, the oceanographer Tessa Hill and the science journalist Eric Simons profile these and other efforts to understand and protect marine environments, taking listeners to habitats from shallow tidepools to the deep sea. They delve into the many human connections to the ocean—how people live with and make their living from the waters—journeying to places as far-flung as coral reefs, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and the Arctic and Antarctic poles. At Every Depth shares the stories of people from all walks of life, including scientists, coastal community members, Indigenous people, shellfish farmers, and fisheries workers. It brings together varied viewpoints, showing how scientists' research and local and Indigenous knowledge can complement each other to inform a more sustainable future. This book offers a narrative perspective on the changing oceans, letting us see how our relationships to the oceans are changing too.

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