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  Product Management in Practice -...

  Matt LeMay

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  Product management has become a critical function for modern organizations, from small startups to corporate enterprises. And yet, the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product managers are high-flying visionaries who build products that people love. In practice, they're hard-working facilitators who bring clarity and focus to their teams. 
   
   
   
  In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Matt LeMay provides real-world guidance for current and aspiring product managers. Updated for the era of remote and hybrid work, this book provides actionable answers to product management's most persistent and confounding questions, starting with: What exactly am I supposed to do all day? 
   
   
   
  With this book, you'll learn what the day-to-day work of product management entails—and how to excel at it; why no job title or description will resolve the ambiguity of your role; how to bridge the false dichotomy between "strategy" and "execution"; why the temptation to focus on decks and documentation can be bad for your team (and for you); and how to prioritize your time and pick your battles.

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  Lupus - A Comprehensive Guide to...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect nearly every organ and tissue in the body. It occurs when the immune system, which is meant to protect the body from foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses, mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This malfunction leads to inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, and lungs. The unpredictable nature of lupus, with periods of flare-ups followed by remissions, makes it particularly difficult to diagnose and manage. 
  Understanding lupus is critical because, despite its widespread prevalence, many people are still unaware of its complexities. The disease often manifests in diverse ways, ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions. Because lupus shares symptoms with other diseases, it can be challenging to diagnose in its early stages. This makes awareness and early recognition essential for effective management and treatment.

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  How to Grow - Nurture Your...

  Marcus Bridgewater

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  “Garden Marcus is not only a trove of information if you’re looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the chaos happening in the world.”—Vogue 
  “Bridgewater’s planting tips are just as valuable when applied to life.”—The Root 
  In this transformative guide, TikTok’s most popular gardener, Marcus Bridgewater—aka Garden Marcus—offers lessons for growth rooted in lessons from the plant world to help cultivate the soul. 
  Marcus Bridgewater has been compared to Bob Ross and Mister Rogers for his soothing TikTok videos that relate botany to humanity. A gardener “who shares tips about caring for one’s plants and oneself” (New York Times) and “is not only a trove of information if you’re looking to flex your green thumb, but a balm for the pandemic-induced chaos happening in the world” (Vogue), his soothing observations on plants and life have made him a social media star. In caring for over 600 plants, Marcus has gained invaluable wisdom. Life inside us yearns to grow; like plants, humans maximize their potential when presented with the right conditions. Through care and attention, he reminds us, we can successfully cultivate growth.  
  Centered on a trinity of wellbeing—Mental Health, Physical Fitness, and Spiritual Awareness, How to Grow weaves together insights from the garden with stories from Marcus’s life to help you foster personal development. With lessons rooted in his experiences gardening—from how a replanted flourishing sweet potato vine is a reminder that all living things benefit from a change of scene, to how to embrace patience to foster growth—this inspiring guide helps you do “the dirty work” (pun intended) to discover kindness, patience, and positivity within. “We cannot make anything grow,” he advises. “But we can foster an environment where it may grow.” 
  How to Grow isn’t a gardening book. It is a self-help book that draws inspiration from the garden. Original, timely, and filled with nurturing wisdom, it takes perennial knowledge from plants to teach us about ourselves and opens our eyes to what we are capable of achieving.

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  Trivia That Make You Sleep Fast

  Meditative Sleep

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  Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Are your thoughts racing, making it impossible to quiet your mind? Trivia That Makes You Sleep Fast is the perfect solution! This unique audiobook is packed with hilariously useless facts designed to lull you into a peaceful slumber. 
  From utterly random tidbits about obscure history to mind-numbing trivia about the most mundane things, every minute is crafted to gently bore your mind into tranquility. Did you know there’s a town in Norway that has a penguin for a knight? Or that honey never spoils? These are the types of irrelevant (but oddly fascinating) facts that will have you drifting off before you realize it. 
  Perfect for insomniacs, overthinkers, or anyone who just needs a break from the chaos of life, Trivia That Makes You Sleep Fast is like a cozy bedtime story for adults—minus the drama or complexity. Pop in your headphones, press play, and let your mind wander into dreamland. 
  Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to the most relaxing, oddly informative bedtime routine ever.

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  Living Night - On the Secret...

  Sophia Kimmig

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  The secret world of animals at night, and a call to preserve the endangered darkness they inhabit, by an intrepid wildlife biologist 
   
   
   
  When the sun has set, things get interesting with wild animals. Where people wait for buses during the day, a family of raccoons rummages through the trash can. Foxes and skunks search for food; fireflies send flashing signals to potential mates; owls and bats fly overhead. Night is not just a time, but a diverse habitat that we still know too little about. Wildlife biologist Sophia Kimmig is on the trail of the secrets of the night. Not only does she introduce its wild inhabitants, but she also shows what it's like to live in this parallel world—how it came to be, what it looks like, feels like, and smells like—in this fascinating journey into the wonders of the night.

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  The Guide to Medical Diagnosis -...

  Ava Westwood

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  In medical diagnosis, understanding symptoms and signs is fundamental to identifying and treating illness. These two elements are the building blocks that guide healthcare professionals in determining the appropriate course of action. While often used interchangeably, symptoms and signs have distinct meanings in the diagnostic process. 
  Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient. They include sensations like pain, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea that the patient feels but that cannot be directly observed by others. Symptoms are important because they are often the first clues that something is wrong in the body. Healthcare providers rely on detailed questioning to gather this information and help form a diagnosis. However, symptoms alone can be vague and nonspecific, making it crucial to follow up with a physical examination and additional diagnostic tests to confirm the cause. 
  Signs, on the other hand, are objective findings that can be observed, measured, or detected by healthcare professionals. These may include visible changes in the body such as swelling, rash, or jaundice, as well as measurable indicators like blood pressure readings or abnormal heart sounds. Unlike symptoms, signs do not depend on the patient’s report but are evident to the clinician. The ability to recognize signs accurately is critical in diagnosing conditions early and accurately.

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