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  When Germs Travel - Six Major...

  Howard Markel

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  The struggle against deadly microbes is endless. Diseases that have plagued human beings since ancient times still exist, new maladies make their way into the headlines, we are faced with vaccine shortages, and the threat of germ warfare has reemerged as a worldwide threat. In this riveting account, medical historian Howard Markel takes an eye-opening look at the fragility of the American public health system. He tells the distinctive stories of six epidemics—tuberculosis, bubonic plague, trachoma, typhus, cholera, and AIDS—to show how our chief defense against diseases from outside the United States has been to attempt to deny entry to carriers. He explains why this approach never worked, and makes clear that it is useless in today's world of bustling international travel and porous borders.Illuminating our foolhardy attempts at isolation and showing that globalization renders us all potential inhabitants of the so-called Hot Zone, Markel makes a compelling case for a globally funded public health program that could stop the spread of epidemics and safeguard the health of everyone on the planet.

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  What is Life? - With Mind and...

  Erwin Schrödinger

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  Nobel laureate Erwin Schrödinger's What is Life? is one of the great science classics of the 20th century. A distinguished physicist's exploration of the question which lies at the heart of biology, it was written for the layman but proved one of the spurs to the birth of molecular biology and the subsequent discovery of the structure of DNA. The philosopher Karl Popper hailed it as a "beautiful and important book" by "a great man to whom I owe a personal debt for many exciting discussions."It appears here together with "Mind and Matter", his essay investigating a relationship which has eluded and puzzled philosophers since the earliest times. Schrödinger asks what place consciousness occupies in the evolution of life and what part the state of development of the human mind plays in moral questions.Brought together with these two classics are Schrödinger's autobiographical sketches. They offer a fascinating fragmentary account of his life as a background to his scientific writings, making this volume a valuable addition to the shelves of scientist and layman alike.

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  The First Three Minutes - A...

  Steven Weinberg

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  A Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened at the very beginning of the universe, and how we know, in this popular science classic.  Our universe has been growing for nearly 14 billion years. But almost everything about it, from the elements that forged stars, planets, and lifeforms, to the fundamental forces of physics, can be traced back to what happened in just the first three minutes of its existence.In this book, Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg describes in wonderful detail what happened in these first three minutes. It is an exhilarating journey that begins with the Planck Epoch - the earliest period of time in the history of the universe - and goes through Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the Hubble Red Shift, and the detection of the Cosmic Microwave Background. These incredible discoveries all form the foundation for what we now understand as the "standard model" of the origin of the universe. The First Three Minutes examines not only what this model looks like, but also tells the exciting story of the bold thinkers who put it together.  Clearly and accessibly written, The First Three Minutes is a modern-day classic, an unsurpassed explanation of where it is that everything really comes from.

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  The Weather Makers - How Man Is...

  Tim Flannery

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  The #1 international bestseller on climate change that’s been endorsed by policy makers, scientists, writers, and energy executives around the world.   Tim Flannery’s The Weather Makers contributed in bringing the topic of global warming to worldwide prominence. For the first time, a scientist provided an accessible and comprehensive account of the history, current status, and future impact of climate change, writing what has been acclaimed by reviewers everywhere as the definitive book on global warming.   With one out of every five living things on this planet committed to extinction by the levels of greenhouse gases that will accumulate in the next few decades, we are reaching a global climatic tipping point. The Weather Makers is both an urgent warning and a call to arms, outlining the history of climate change, how it will unfold over the next century, and what we can do to prevent a cataclysmic future.   Originally somewhat of a global warming skeptic, Tim Flannery spent several years researching the topic and offers a connect-the-dots approach for a reading public who has received patchy or misleading information on the subject. Pulling on his expertise as a scientist to discuss climate change from a historical perspective, Flannery also explains how climate change is interconnected across the planet.   This edition includes a new afterword by the author.   “An authoritative, scientifically accurate book on global warming that sparkles with life, clarity, and intelligence.” —The Washington Post

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  Stop Vaping Addiction Sleep...

  Harmooni

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  Are you trapped in the cycle of vaping addiction, struggling to find a way out? Is your health and well-being being compromised by the hold that vaping has on you? Imagine a life free from the chains of addiction, where you can breathe easy and regain control. The solution you've been searching for is within reach – the Stop Vaping Addiction Sleep Hypnosis Meditation. 
  Envision drifting into a peaceful slumber, leaving behind the cravings and urges that have kept you hooked. This powerful audio book is expertly designed to guide you into a state of deep relaxation, addressing the emotional triggers that fuel your addiction. Through soothing hypnosis and transformative meditations, you'll break free from the grip of vaping and rediscover your sense of empowerment. 
  Say farewell to the harmful habit that is compromising your health and welcome a future filled with vitality and self-control. This audio book isn't just a guide; it's your path to a life where you are the master of your choices, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling existence. 
  As you embark on this journey, you'll gain the tools to overcome cravings and take back your life. Say hello to improved well-being, restored confidence, and a sense of accomplishment as you liberate yourself from the vaping trap. 
  The Stop Vaping Addiction Sleep Hypnosis Meditation is your ally in the battle for freedom. Don't let addiction dictate your life – take the first step towards a brighter, addiction-free future tonight.

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  A Practical and Accessible...

  David Gershon

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  Climate scientists tell us that we have less than ten years to dramatically cut our carbon emissions before we reach a point of no return. Yet most of the large-scale solutions on the table will take far longer than that to implement. Fortunately, necessity is the mother of invention, and among the climate change pioneers there are those who feel that, if we step out of the box of the traditional social change model, we'll discover that we already have everything we need to make a huge dent in our carbon footprint-almost overnight.

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