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  The Last Traverse - Tragedy and...

  Ty Gagne

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  On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits. 
   
   
   
  In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. More than a cautionary tale, it is a tribute to all the volunteers and professionals who willingly put themselves in harm's way to save lives. This is a must-listen for anyone who hikes the Whites.

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  Vagus Nerve - Activate the Power...

  Joshua Blake

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  The Vagus Nerve: The Essential Guide to Understanding and Improving Your Health and Wellness is a comprehensive guide to understanding and improving your health and wellness through the vagus nerve, a crucial part of the body's nervous system.  
  The audiobook begins by explaining the anatomy and function of the vagus nerve, including its role in controlling heart rate, digestion, and immune function. It then explores the various ways in which the vagus nerve can be affected by stress, illness, and other factors, and how this can lead to a range of health issues. 
  The audiobook goes on to provide practical tips and techniques for improving vagus nerve function, including techniques for reducing stress, improving sleep, and maintaining a healthy diet. It also covers a range of natural remedies and therapies that can help to strengthen and support the vagus nerve, such as yoga, meditation, and acupuncture. 
  Overall, The Vagus Nerve is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their health and well-being by understanding and supporting their vagus nerve.  
  It is a must-listen for anyone interested in improving their overall health and well-being

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  Resurrection Lily - The BRCA...

  Amy Byer Shainman

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  Resurrection Lily shares a story of inheritance and intuition, of what can surface in the body and the spirit when linked by DNA. As Amy Byer Shainman discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, she struggles to come to terms with preventively removing her breasts when she does not have a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her experience making decisions about her health, Amy becomes invigorated with purpose and establishes herself as a leading advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, tirelessly working to educate others facing the same daunting reality. 
  Painting a timely and moving portrait of what it feels like to carry a BRCA gene mutation, Resurrection Lily provides firsthand insight into the patient experience. Weaved throughout Amy's open and vulnerable story is the expertise of her doctors, education from top medical experts in cancer genetics, and whispered lifesaving guidance from her grandmother Lillian.

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  The Universe's Hidden Blueprint...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The universe, a vast and ever-expanding expanse, has fascinated humanity for centuries. From the first glimmering stars to the complex galaxies that stretch across the sky, the cosmos has been a subject of study and wonder. The exploration of the universe is a journey that continues to reveal new insights into the nature of existence, the forces at play, and the structures that govern the cosmos. Understanding the universe's hidden blueprint, particularly the role of dark energy, is central to understanding how it operates on the largest scales. 
  The birth of the universe, often referred to as the Big Bang, marked the beginning of everything we observe today. This singularity was not just the origin of matter and energy, but also of the very fabric of space and time. As the universe expanded, it cooled, and matter began to form. Over billions of years, stars, galaxies, and other cosmic structures developed, with gravity playing a key role in shaping the distribution of matter. However, this gravitational pull, which typically brings things together, began to reveal an unexpected and mysterious aspect of the cosmos in the 20th century. 
  One of the most significant discoveries in modern cosmology was the realization that the universe’s expansion is accelerating. This observation shook the foundations of astrophysics, as scientists had long assumed that the universe's expansion would slow down due to gravitational forces. Instead, what they found was that galaxies were moving apart faster than ever, suggesting the presence of an unknown force. This force was later dubbed "dark energy," and it has become one of the most crucial elements in understanding the universe’s large-scale behavior.

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  First the Patient - The Life &...

  Barrett Rollins

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  A fast-paced account of a giant of twentieth century medicine, First the Patient details how David Nathan saved patients with his medical skill and rescued institutions with his visionary leadership. 
   
   
   
  The miraculous triumphs of modern medicine—antibiotics, insulin, cancer cures, longer and better lives—are the fruits of its firm grounding in science. But too often, the healing touch, the empathy of a physician for the patient, and the art of medicine, can be neglected in pursuit of breakthroughs. 
   
   
   
  David Nathan never accepted that bargain. A brilliant hematologist thoroughly steeped in scientific rigor with a research track record to prove it, Nathan was above all a humanist, a caring physician who never failed to put the patient first even when that patient was his research subject. This same humanism, along with the profound psychological insights it affords, propelled Nathan to the top ranks of academic leadership. He served first at Boston Children's Hospital, then at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute where, as president, he rescued a hospital on the brink of extinction after its doctors administered a fatal chemotherapy overdose. First the Patient is the story of a physician who left an indelible imprint on medicine through his relentless focus on the patient.

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  The Petroleum Papers - Inside...

  Geoff Dembicki

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  Burning fossil fuels will cause catastrophic global warming: this is what top American oil executives were told by scientists in 1959. But they ignored that warning. Instead, they developed one of the biggest, most polluting oil sources in the world—the oil sands in Alberta, Canada. As investigative journalist Geoff Dembicki reveals in this explosive book, the decades-long conspiracy to keep the oil sands flowing into the US would turn out to be one of the biggest reasons for the world's failure to stop the climate crisis. 
   
   
   
  In The Petroleum Papers, Dembicki draws from confidential oil industry documents to uncover for the first time how companies like Exxon, Koch Industries, and Shell built a global right-wing echo chamber to protect oil sands profits—a misinformation campaign that continues to this day. He also tells the high-stakes stories of people fighting back: a Seattle lawyer who brought down Big Tobacco and is now going after Big Oil, a Filipina activist whose family drowned in a climate disaster, and a former Exxon engineer pushed out for asking hard questions. 
   
   
   
  With experts now warning we have less than a decade to get global emissions under control, The Petroleum Papers provides a step-by-step account of how we got to this precipice—and the politicians and companies who deserve our blame.

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