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  The Deadly Rise of Anti-science...

  M.D. Peter J. Hotez

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  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one renowned scientist, in his famous bowtie, appeared daily on major news networks such as MSNBC, NPR, the BBC, and others.  
   
  Dr. Peter J. Hotez often went without sleep, working around the clock to develop a nonprofit COVID-19 vaccine and to keep the public informed. During that time, he was one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic and was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for  
  his selfless work. He also became one of the main targets of anti-science rhetoric that gained traction through conservative news media.  
   
  In this eyewitness story of how the anti-vaccine movement grew into a dangerous and prominent anti-science element in American politics, Hotez describes the devastating impacts it has had on Americans’ health and lives. As a scientist who has endured antagonism from anti-vaxxers and been at the forefront of both essential scientific discovery and advocacy, Hotez is uniquely qualified to tell this story. By weaving his personal experiences together with information on how the anti-vaccine movement became a tool of far-right political figures around the world, Hotez opens readers’ eyes to the dangers of anti-science. He explains how anti-science became a major societal and lethal force: in the first years of the pandemic, more than 200,000 unvaccinated Americans needlessly died despite the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Even as he paints a picture of the world under a shadow of aggressive ignorance, Hotez demonstrates his innate optimism, offering solutions for how to combat science denial and save lives in the process.

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  Reimagine Inclusion - Debunking...

  Mita Mallick

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  Reimagining what inclusion can look like in our organizations starts with understanding why these thirteen DEI myths are not true—with effective strategies for implementing transformative inclusivity. 
   
   
   
  In Reimagine Inclusion, veteran DEI leader Mita Mallick debunks thirteen myths that hold us back from transforming our workplaces. She delivers powerful storytelling combined with practical and hands-on ways for us to be more inclusive leaders. She teaches us that when we show up as more inclusive leaders, we have the power to change our organizations, ultimately creating a ripple effect across our ecosystem. You'll learn: how to understand, confront, and mitigate your own biases as you commit to do the work that starts with yourself; how to coach future leaders and to be intentional about how you lead in your organization—both in public and behind closed doors; and to become an active participant in building your workplace's culture. 
   
   
   
  Reimagine Inclusion walks you through how to: understand the leader's journey in your organization, interrupt bias at every key decision point, and transform your organization's systems, processes, and policies to improve inclusivity at every level. This book is for anyone with a stake in building more inclusive, empathetic, and resilient organizations, where each and every one of us can thrive.

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  New Beginning - A Comprehensive...

  Brian Gibson

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  "New Beginning: A Comprehensive Guide to Co-Parenting Through Divorce" delves deep into the intricate dynamics of co-parenting after separation, drawing on the profound significance of attachment theory and child development.  
  The book navigates the complexities of maintaining secure attachments between parents and their children amid the changes wrought by divorce. It seamlessly weaves psychological theories on attachment and developmental milestones, empowering parents to comprehend and nurture their children's emotional needs through every growth phase. 
  The book is a roadmap for navigating the intricacies of co-parenting and guidance during a challenging transition. "New Beginning" stands as a beacon of hope, offering a comprehensive guide to navigating the intricate terrain of co-parenting with wisdom, empathy, and resilience.

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  Astronauts - A First Look

  Percy Leed

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  What do you know about astronauts? 
  Give curious kids a first look into space. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations introduce readers to our solar system and space exploration. Combined with easy-reading text and SEL connection questions, these books provide a learning experience that is out of this world!

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  The Architecture of Jihad -...

  Aynaz Anni Cyrus

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  Western civilization is under assault, not by accident and not by ignorance. It is happening by design. 
  The Architecture of Jihad is not a book about terrorism headlines or isolated acts of violence. It is a forensic examination of an ideology and an operational system that functions across multiple fronts, legal, financial, political, demographic, and cultural, to undermine free societies from within. Using Islam’s own primary texts, including the Quran, Hadith, and classical Islamic jurisprudence, alongside the historical record and modern case studies, Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus documents how jihad operates as a coordinated strategy rather than a series of disconnected events. 
  This book is not an attack on Muslims, nor does it target individuals who choose to practice Islam. It distinguishes clearly between people and doctrine, and between private belief and political ideology. The focus of this work is the system of jihad as defined and executed within Islamic law and history, and the institutional consequences of denying or obscuring that reality. 
  Cyrus writes not as a detached academic, but as a survivor of Sharia and a former child bride who understands both the human cost of silence and the danger of denial. Each chapter functions as a briefing, equipping readers with evidence, clarity, and pattern recognition rather than slogans or fear. 
  The Architecture of Jihad is written for policymakers, educators, pastors, law enforcement professionals, and informed citizens who want to understand what is happening before the damage becomes irreversible. 
  This is not a call to fear. It is a call to clarity, evidence, and informed action.

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  Fatal Chemistry - Inside the...

  Davis Truman

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  In the book Fatal Chemistry, one gets to know the frightful reality of the rise of fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid that has changed the face of addiction, broken families, and put the limits of medicine, policy, and even human nature to the test. This book, by its very compelling nature and with the power of the investigative journalists, dives deep into how fentanyl changed from being a breakthrough in medicine to a dangerous drug that is the cause of the drug epidemic in the community worldwide, which is distributed on the streets. 
  Aside from the history of the opiates, the dark side of the web in the illegal trade, Fatal Chemistry uncovers the driving forces behind the epidemic that are concealed. You understand how the stress, trauma, and social life problems of the early years lead to addiction – but also realize how science, empathy, and prevention can be the answer to it. 
  If so, the person is a medical provider, a policymaker, an educator, or simply someone who wants to know the real story behind the news. Fatal Chemistry is full of both learning and optimism – an uncommon mixture of reality, people's experiences, and useful insights. 
  In here, you will find: 
  •	The untold history of opioids and the birth of fentanyl 
  •	How illicit fentanyl entered the global market — and why it's so deadly 
  •	The anatomy of the epidemic and its devastating ripple effects 
  •	Real-world approaches to treatment, recovery, and harm reduction 
  •	The science behind stress, trauma, and addiction 
  •	Proven strategies for overdose prevention and community resilience 
  Fatal Chemistry: Inside the Fentanyl Crisis is more than a piece of writing; it is a realization. Informative, very emotional, and profoundly human, this must-have piece of writing will alter the way in which you view addiction, recovery, and the world surrounding you.

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