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  The Anti-Catastrophe League

  Tom Ough

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  'Consummate and thorough' – The Times 
  'Darkly entertaining' – The Spectator 
  A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world. 
  Our species has a unique genius for self-imperilment. The ancient dangers – asteroids, super-volcanoes and worse – still stalk us, but the most pressing time-bombs are of our own making. Our knack for self-imperilment, though, is one side of a coin: for we are also developing a knack for ambitious solutions. 
  The Anti-Catastrophe League, informed by the author’s experience of working in the field of what is known as existential risk, tells the story of a species that is working out how to defuse several bombs at once. From ancient risks to very modern apocalypses, the book charts the imminent dangers to the human race, and introduces readers to the groups of scientists, eccentrics, diplomats and visionaries who are trying to prevent doom. 
  The Anti-Catastrophe League is a fascinating story of the end of the world – and what we can do about it. 
  In this top-notch non-fiction, Tom Ough delves into the future of our species, exploring the latest scientific studies and the upcoming challenges we face. He introduces us to the visionaries who are working tirelessly to ensure our survival, making The Anti-Catastrophe League a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of science, nature, and social issues. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  E-Commerce & Dropshipping...

  Sachin Naha

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  Are you tired of traditional retail limitations? E-Commerce & Dropshipping Business: Roadmap to Profitability unlocks the secrets to building a booming online store without the burden of inventory! This comprehensive guide empowers you to navigate every step, from market research to cutting-edge technology, to establish a thriving dropshipping business. Learn how to identify profitable products, create high-converting websites, leverage powerful marketing strategies, and maximize profits. Packed with actionable insights and practical strategies, this book equips you to become an e-commerce leader in the dynamic world of dropshipping. 

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  Loading Screens and Memory Cards...

  Flandrew

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  Loading Screens and Memory Cards is a nostalgic journey through the golden age of gaming — from Christmas mornings spent unwrapping new consoles to late-night sleepovers lit by the glow of CRTs. 
  If you remember blowing on cartridges, swapping cheat codes in the schoolyard, or fighting over who got the “good” controller, this book is for you. 
  Join Flandrew, known for his YouTube channel celebrating classic games, to look back at the consoles, games, and memories that defined a generation — the PlayStation 2 era, the GameCube’s weird charm, the chaos of birthday party split-screen, and the pure joy of discovering new worlds before microtransactions and day-one patches. 
  Funny, heartfelt, and packed with stories any 90s or 00s gamer will relate to, this is a love letter to the days when “please wait…” meant you had a moment to dream.

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  The Shocking Truth about Animal...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Animal testing has long been a cornerstone of scientific research, serving as a method to understand biological processes, test the safety and efficacy of products, and develop medical treatments. It involves the use of live animals in experiments and observational studies to explore the effects of drugs, chemicals, and other substances on biological systems. This practice, while often viewed as essential, is fraught with controversy, ethical dilemmas, and scientific scrutiny. 
  The origins of animal testing can be traced back to ancient Greece, where philosophers like Aristotle and Erasistratus conducted rudimentary experiments on animals to study anatomy and physiology. Over centuries, as medicine and technology advanced, the scope and complexity of animal testing expanded. By the 19th and 20th centuries, animal experimentation had become an institutionalized component of biomedical research, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries such as vaccines, antibiotics, and surgical techniques. 
  Today, animal testing is pervasive across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. It is primarily used to evaluate the safety of products, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop new treatments for diseases. Animals such as mice, rats, rabbits, and primates are commonly employed because of their physiological similarities to humans, which researchers argue make them suitable models for studying human biology.

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  The Life Worth Living -...

  Joel Michael Reynolds

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  More than 2,000 years ago, Aristotle said: "let there be a law that no deformed child shall live." This idea is alive and well today. During the past century, Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. argued that the United States can forcibly sterilize intellectually disabled women and philosopher Peter Singer argued for the right of parents to euthanize certain cognitively disabled infants. The Life Worth Living explores how and why such arguments persist by investigating the exclusion of and discrimination against disabled people across the history of Western moral philosophy. 
   
   
   
  Joel Michael Reynolds argues that this history demonstrates a fundamental mischaracterization of the meaning of disability, thanks to the conflation of lived experiences of disability with those of pain and suffering. Building on decades of activism and scholarship in the field, Reynolds shows how longstanding views of disability are misguided and unjust, and he lays out a vision of what an anti-ableist moral future requires. 
   
   
   
  The Life Worth Living is the first sustained examination of disability through the lens of the history of moral philosophy and phenomenology, and it demonstrates how lived experiences of disability demand a far richer account of human flourishing, embodiment, community, and politics in philosophical inquiry and beyond.

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  Connected EVs Explained - A...

  Lawrence Harte

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  This audiobook is your essential guide to understanding and supporting the connected technologies that define modern EVs. Whether you're an EV sales agent, service technician, app developer, or fleet manager, Connected EVs Explained equips you with the insights to confidently explain, troubleshoot, and maximize EV features and services. 
  Based on interviews with dozens of EV industry experts—including sales professionals, service managers, and software engineers—this practical guide reveals how connected EV systems work, what to avoid, and how to answer the toughest questions your customers are asking. 
  🔊 Inside you'll learn how to:Explain what makes an EV “connected” and why that matters to buyersSupport features like remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and personalizationUnderstand EV connectivity, cybersecurity, and in-car appsManage customer questions on privacy, updates, and data sharingHelp owners get more value and fewer frustrations from their connected EVs 
  💡 Chapters include:Introduction to Connected EVsConnected EV Features & ApplicationsEV ConnectivityVehicle Software and Operating SystemsVehicle AppsHuman Interface Devices (HIDs)Cybersecurity & Data PrivacyPlus a bonus section: EV Owner Concerns and Answers 
  🔍 Answers to real-world questions like:What happens to EV software after the warranty expires?How can EVs avoid hidden obstacles using connectivity?Can I turn off updates or in-vehicle ads?What data is stored—and who can access it?Can downloaded apps crash a connected EV? 
  Whether you're new to EVs or already in the industry, this audiobook helps you stay ahead of the curve and avoid costly mistakes.

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