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  James Webb Space Telescope The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on the Space Shuttle Program’s 35th mission, but this was no ordinary mission. In its payload bay, Discovery was carrying the Hubble Space Telescope, with the objective of putting the telescope into orbit. 	The Hubble telescope, working in space less than 400 miles above the Earth’s surface, produced photos of galaxies previously unseen as they existed only 500 million years before the “Big Bang.” It was fortuitous that Hubble outlived its anticipated lifespan by many years, because the launch of its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, was delayed by 15 years.   
  	Several new obstacles delayed the launch, but NASA believed that it was finally prepared to proceed in 2020 after completion of construction four years prior. Then came the COVID pandemic, and 2020 became the year of “delayed events,” with the launch of the most sophisticated space telescope in history proving to be no exception.  
  	The increase in excitement was palpable. Scientists had viewed much of the universe through Hubble, almost as it was when it was formed, but they learned that none of these galaxies were the first ones formed. Then ultimately realized that “Hubble wasn’t the right instrument to detect those first galaxies.” “The farther we can see in space, the farther we can see in time…and that’s not a metaphor. That’s actually literally true,” explained scientist Amber Straughn. The Webb Space Telescope represents “looking in a part of space that we’ve never seen before.” The telescope will be able to detect the earliest galaxies because of its unparalleled sensitivity. Another factor is the kind of light it will collect, “light that our eyes aren’t designed to see.”

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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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  Lyme Disease - Diagnosis...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Lyme disease is an infectious illness primarily caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick, commonly known as the deer tick. The disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where the first recognized outbreak occurred in the 1970s. Since then, Lyme disease has become the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and many parts of the world, with cases steadily increasing due to expanding tick populations and climate changes. 
  The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease are typically introduced into the human bloodstream when an infected tick attaches itself to the skin and begins feeding. The early signs of Lyme disease can range from mild to severe and are often mistaken for other common illnesses. The most notable symptom is a circular, red rash, often described as a "bull's-eye," which can appear at the site of the tick bite. This rash, called erythema migrans, occurs in approximately 70-80% of patients and is considered a hallmark of early Lyme disease. However, not everyone with Lyme disease develops this rash, and other flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and headache may also appear. 
  If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to more severe stages, where it may affect the joints, nervous system, and heart. In some cases, patients may experience chronic symptoms such as joint pain, neurological problems, and persistent fatigue, even after the initial infection has been treated. This stage is known as "post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome" (PTLDS), where symptoms can linger for months or even years.

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  Ultimate Event-Driven...

  Gopal Sharma

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  Build high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems using Python and Kafka.
  Book Description
  Python’s simplicity and flexibility, combined with Apache Kafka’s high-throughput, fault-tolerant messaging system, make them a powerful duo for building scalable, event-driven applications. Ultimate Event-Driven Architecture with Python and Apache Kafka brings together these two technologies to help developers and architects design modern, asynchronous systems capable of handling real-time data at scale.
  The book begins by introducing the fundamentals of Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), including its core principles, benefits, and real-world relevance. It then explores the essential components of an EDA system, guiding readers through design patterns, message flow, and architectural considerations. Security, testing, and observability are covered in depth to ensure robust and reliable systems.
  Later chapters dive into Apache Kafka concepts and demonstrate how to build and deploy practical, real-world solutions using Python. Hands-on examples and a complete use case walk-through ensure that readers can confidently apply what they’ve learned in production scenarios.
  Whether you're modernizing legacy systems or architecting from scratch, this book equips you to build event-driven systems that are scalable, resilient, and future-ready. Start your EDA journey with Python and Kafka today!
  Table of Contents
  1. Event-Driven Architecture: Introduction
  2. Components of Event-Driven Architecture
  3. Event-Driven Architecture: Real-World Examples
  4. Designing Event-Driven Architecture
  5. Security Best Practices
  6. Testing and Debugging
  7. Monitoring
  8. Apache Kafka: Concept
  9. Real-World Use Case with Python and Kafka      
  
  Index

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  Gardening Beekeeping and...

  George S Kuhn

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  This bundle consists of 2 awesome audiobooks. Let’s have a look at the table of contents of each book. 
  Book 1 is titled as “Organic Gardening and Beekeeping, A to Z Guide for Indoor and Outdoor Gardeners”. This book consists of two sections. First section is for organic gardening and second is for Beekeeping. Let’s have a look at table of contents of both sections. 
  Section 1: Organic Gardening 
  Chapter 1: What is Organic Gardening? 
  Chapter 2: Where to Plant? 
  Chapter 3: Choosing What to Plant 
  Chapter 4: Getting What You Need 
  Chapter 5: Aquaponics and Hydroponic 
  Chapter 6: Preparing to Plant 
  Chapter 7: Preparing an Aquaponic or Hydroponic Garden 
  Chapter 8: Combining Indoor and Outdoor Gardening 
  Chapter 9: Managing Your Garden 
  Chapter 10: Knowing When to Harvest 
  Chapter 11: How to sell and find markets for crop products 
  Section 2: Beekeeping 
  Chapter 1: Things to Consider Before Getting Started 
  Chapter 2: Tools Equipment Needed For Beekeepers 
  Chapter 3: Location for a Beehive 
  Chapter 4: Setting Up The Beehive 
  Chapter 5: Best practices 
  Chapter 6: How to sell bee Honey 
  Let’s have a look at the table of contents of the 2nd book. This book is titled as “Medicinal Herbs for 2020”. 
  Chapter 1: Introduction 
  Chapter 2: The benefits of an alkaline body 
  Chapter 3: Remedies for Common Ailments 
  Chapter 4: Herbs for Viral Diseases 
  Chapter 5: How to store your herbs 
  Chapter 6: Benefits of Growing Herbs 
  Finally the “Summary” 
  I’m sure you have lot to learn from both these books. Get it now!

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