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  Alien Question The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  The question of man’s place in the extended universe has been pondered by every known culture since the beginning of recorded history. Lacking the means to prove otherwise, discussions of an alternative to Earth’s solitary existence have remained conceptual. The ongoing debate is spurred by the appearance of unexplainable phenomena through the centuries in the atmosphere and the space beyond. Naturally, as technological advances and the creation of flying aircraft became realities, the sighting of UFOs increased, as did the interest in potential contact with aliens. While incidents like the one at Roswell led to conspiracies and a craze among those who insisted the government was hiding proof of extraterrestrials’ existence, governments across the world were actually secretly studying UFO sightings by the mid-20th century. 
  Given all of that, it would hardly be groundbreaking for scientists in the 20th century to have a lunchtime discussion in which the search for extraterrestrial life arises, and the question of where it might reside is innocuous enough. However, a furor was created somewhat innocently when physicist Enrico Fermi voiced his “casual lunchtime remark” in the presence of colleagues in 1950. The august company included Edward Teller, a Hungarian physicist, Herbert York, am American nuclear physicist whose lineage included Mohawk heritage, and Emil Konopinski, a nuclear physicist of Polish origin. Fermi himself, an Italian-American born in Rome, was renowned for developing a statistical base for subatomic phenomena, work on nuclear alterations caused by neutrons, and for leading the first controlled chain reaction from nuclear fission. In pursuit of managing the atom, he created the first nuclear reactor. A gifted theoretician, he advanced the field of statistical mechanics, and won the Nobel Prize over a decade before he asked his important question.

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  Teaching Primary Programming...

  Phil Bagge

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  Scratch teaching and learning made easy thanks to up-to-date, classroom-tested methodologies. Draws on the expertise of Code-IT and HIAS.

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  Medical Specialties - Advanced...

  Mike Crawford

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  This book bundle offers a deep dive into three essential branches of modern medicine that deal with chronic conditions, vital organ function, and the body's internal defense mechanisms. This volume is ideal for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone fascinated by the inner workings of human health. 
  The Rheumatology section focuses on diseases of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. It explores autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, examining causes, symptoms, diagnostics, and treatments that aim to improve mobility and quality of life for millions affected worldwide. 
  Nephrology covers the complex and crucial field of kidney health. It addresses conditions such as chronic kidney disease, nephritis, and electrolyte imbalances, and highlights the essential role kidneys play in filtering toxins, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining fluid balance. This section also touches on dialysis and kidney transplantation. 
  In Hematology, readers explore the science of blood and its disorders. From anemia and clotting problems to leukemia and lymphoma, this section unpacks how blood cells are formed, how they function, and what happens when this vital system goes awry—making it a cornerstone of diagnostics and treatment in modern medicine. 
  Together, these specialties represent the depth and diversity of medical science, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of conditions that impact millions globally and the clinical innovations that address them.

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  Tracks - A Journey Through...

  Kevin J. Last

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  Tracks: A Journey Through Metroland tells the story of Metroland and the development of suburbia that grew alongside the Metropolitan Railway. Originally the brainchild of eminent Victorians, the Metropolitan grew to become the queen of underground lines, eventually expanding to a point some fifty miles outside London. Author Kevin J. Last describes how the concept of Metroland was an aspiration for several levels of society, promising a better lifestyle well away from the deprivations of wartime. The idea that the working man could live comfortably outside the smoke in individually designed houses would mean that he could also thrive at work, largely due to the regular service offered by the new railway. This was quite exceptional in that, while nominally an underground line, most of the Met's route was above ground and, in length, went far beyond other similar lines, far out into the Buckinghamshire countryside. Not marked on any map, Metroland is as much a concept of the mind as a real place.

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  Malaria - From Silent Killer to...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Malaria is one of the world’s most enduring and devastating infectious diseases, with a history that spans thousands of years. It is caused by a parasite from the genus Plasmodium and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. The disease affects millions of people annually, with the greatest burden in sub-Saharan Africa, though it also impacts parts of Asia, Latin America, and other regions. Despite decades of global efforts to control it, malaria remains a major public health crisis, with significant social, economic, and health-related consequences. 
  Historically, malaria has been a silent killer, often misunderstood and underreported due to its symptoms’ similarity to those of other illnesses, such as flu or viral infections. For centuries, it was a mystery to scientists and physicians, who struggled to understand its causes and transmission. It was not until the late 19th century that the true nature of malaria was discovered, when scientists like Sir Ronald Ross uncovered the link between mosquitoes and the spread of the disease. This discovery laid the foundation for subsequent efforts in prevention and treatment. 
  The global burden of malaria is staggering, with estimates suggesting that over 200 million cases occur each year, resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths, mostly among children under five years old. The impact of malaria goes beyond just the number of cases and deaths; it also affects economic development. Countries heavily burdened by malaria face reduced productivity, increased healthcare costs, and hindered education, as children and adults alike are repeatedly affected by the disease.

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  Mastering PostgreSQL for Data...

  Jaques Fozao

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  Design, Optimize, and Scale PostgreSQL for Modern Data Pipelines.
  Book Description
  PostgreSQL is a leading open-source database, essential for modern data engineering tasks. Mastering PostgreSQL for Data Engineering and Cloud Deployment is your complete guide to unlocking PostgreSQL’s full potential in data-centric environments.
  Starting with installation and configuration, the book moves through foundational SQL, complex queries, and schema design. You will then deep dive into backup and restore, replication, high availability, and performance tuning strategies necessary for large-scale data workflows. The final chapters guide you through integrating PostgreSQL with AWS cloud services like RDS, EC2, and S3, enabling cloud-native data operations and migrations.
  Packed with real-world use cases, this book helps data engineers streamline operations, optimize queries, and build resilient, high-performance database systems.
  Hence, whether you are designing pipelines or managing production workloads, this is your roadmap to PostgreSQL mastery.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to PostgreSQL
  2. Installing and Initializing PostgreSQL
  3. Subsets of SQL
  4. Understanding the Database
  5. PostgreSQL Configurations and File Permissions
  6. Backup and Restore
  7. Replication and High Availability
  8. Upgrade
  9. Performance Tuning
  10. Functions in PostgreSQL
  11. Demystifying Table Joints, Subqueries, CTE, and Views
  12. Cloud Computing (AWS)
  13. IAM Users and AWS Migration       
  
  Index

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