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  Periodic Tales - A Cultural...

  Hugh Aldersey-Williams

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  Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colorful pasts, Periodic Tales is a passionate journey through mines and artists' studios, to factories and cathedrals, into the woods and to the sea to discover the true stories of these fascinating but mysterious building blocks of the universe.

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  Being Matt Murdock - One Fan's...

  Christine Hanefalk

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  You will never look at Daredevil the same way again! In fact, you may even start to look at your own world a bit differently too. Welcome aboard a genre-bending ride that combines an ambitious exploration of the science of the senses with a deep dive into the comic book and live-action adventures of the Marvel superhero Daredevil. 
  What could possibly allow someone to hear heartbeats? Is there something it is like to “radar-sense”? Is it true that your remaining senses are enhanced if you lose one of them? And, how is it that any of us can sense anything in the first place? Christine Hanefalk takes an in-depth look at these questions – and many more – in this definitive examination of the science of Daredevil’s senses. Convinced that Matt Murdock makes for the best thought experiment in comics, the author makes a passionate case for how we might come to understand this fan-favorite character on a deeper level, making room for both his blindness and heightened senses. 
  If you are both a Daredevil fan and someone who enjoys the science non-fiction genre, this book is sure to satisfy on both counts. Balancing a healthy amount of irreverence with a meticulously researched examination of the relevant science, as well as the history of Matt Murdock’s fictional pursuits, Being Matt Murdock is sure to entertain and enlighten.About the Author and Narrator 
  Christine Hanefalk is best known in the Daredevil fandom for her website The Other Murdock Papers, where she has been writing about all things Daredevil for well over a decade. Combining her love of Daredevil with a lifelong interest in the natural sciences, she has turned a particular focus to examining the character’s heightened senses through a scientific lens. She holds a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Molecular Biotechnology from Uppsala University.

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  Fear Itself - The Causes and...

  Ann Gordon, Joseph O. Baker,...

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  From moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms—as the opposite of courage or an obstacle to be overcome—it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively affects individuals’ decision-making abilities and causes anxiety, depression, and poor physical health. Furthermore, fear harms communities and society by corroding social trust and civic engagement. Yet politicians often effectively leverage fears to garner votes, and companies routinely market unnecessary products that promise protection from imagined or exaggerated harms. 
   Drawing on five years of data from the Chapman Survey of American Fears—which canvasses a random national sample of adults about a broad range of fears—Fear Itself offers new insights into what people are afraid of and how fear affects their lives. The authors also draw on participant observation with Doomsday preppers and conspiracy theorists to provide fascinating narratives about subcultures of fear. Fear Itself is a novel, wide-ranging study of the social consequences of fear, ultimately suggesting that there is good reason to be afraid of fear itself.

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  Strength Training for Seniors:...

  Scott Hamrick

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  Looking for some motivation to get your exercise routine back on track? 
  Wondering if you’re too old to have a fit, strong body? 
  Or do you worry that your muscles might be “too worn out” or “too fragile” for the kind of workouts you’d like to do? 
  If so, then keep listening… 
  This audiobook will motivate you to get in the best shape of your life, regardless of age. Don’t worry if you’re just starting out; we’ve covered that. If you’ve been active in fitness and strength training before – but it’s been years – we’ll get you back on track. After all, strength is one of your best friends as you age, determining whether you can safely enjoy the activities you love. 
  This remarkable book will start you on the path to an amazing senior life! 
  You will:Improve your balanceIgnite a metabolism that keeps going and going and going…Learn how to safely approach strengthening exercisesGain flexibilityImprove your ability to do chores and maintain independenceAmaze your family with your newfound fitness and vigorUnderstand how your body works – and what keeps it from being at its optimal levelsLeave behind any notion of being “too old” to be fitExplore nutritional avenues to cellular fitnessSafely improve flexibility, balance, cardio, and strength 
  This audiobook provides advice, strategies, and exercise descriptions in an easy-to-understand, straightforward way – all with your age and safety in mind. Let this helpful and supportive guide lead you to a strong, balanced, healthy senior life! 
  Good listening, and good luck in your journey to strength and independence in these wonderful golden years!

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  Marijuana : Growing Marijuana -...

  Saul Silver

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  ✿GET HIGH NOW WITH THE BIGGEST AND SWEETEST OF BUDS✿ 
  The basics of growing Cannabis can be easily grasped by remembering that it is a plant. Growing Marijuana outdoors is just like growing any other plant outdoors. You just plant a seed in soil and let nature take its course. Plants are not particularly designed to develop indoors. However, due to Marijuana being an extremely controlled substance, and growing it is deemed illegal in most states, growing it indoors away from prying eyes is almost always necessary. Therefore, in order to successfully grow Marijuana, you must fool them into believing that they are growing in the great outdoors. This task of fooling the plants into thinking that they are growing outdoors takes a significant amount of time, knowledge and patience to pull off. This, however, is what this audiobook will teach you how to do. This audiobook will teach you all the things you need to know on how to grow Marijuana indoors. In addition, this audiobook will also teach you how to increase your yield and make the most out of your crops. So, sit back, relax, and let your Marijuana growing education begin by buying the audiobook NOW! ;)Look at some of the Neat stuff you'll learn in this audiobook:How Plants GrowBuilding an Indoor GardenChoosing A Grow MediumTransplantingHigh Yield Hydroponic SystemsDifferent Effective Grower SetupsMarijuana Seeds SelectionsTrevor's Round Gulley & Drip Table SystemBob's Bucket SystemAnd Much, Much, Munchies More! 
  Get the audiobook today and get bigger buds with the techniques included !Check Out What Other Learners Are Saying... 
  "Man I am too HIGH to talk right now!!"- Dale 
  "The biggest killer on the planet is stress and I still think the best medicine is and always has been Cannabis." - Willie Nelson 
  "Nelson Just pass the weed !" - Saul

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  Exposed - How Revealing Your...

  Ben Malisow

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  Discover why privacy is a counterproductive, if not obsolete, concept in this startling new bookIt's only a matter of time—the modern notion of privacy is quickly evaporating because of technological advancement and social engagement. Whether we like it or not, all our actions and communications are going to be revealed for everyone to see. Exposed: How Revealing Your Data and Eliminating Privacy Increases Trust and Liberates Humanity takes a controversial and insightful look at the concept of privacy and persuasively argues that preparing for a post-private future is better than exacerbating the painful transition by attempting to delay the inevitable. Security expert and author Ben Malisow systematically dismantles common notions of privacy and explains how most arguments in favor of increased privacy are wrong; privacy in our personal lives leaves us more susceptible to being bullied or blackmailed; governmental and military privacy leads to an imbalance of power between citizen and state; and military supremacy based on privacy is an obsolete concept.Perfect for anyone interested in the currently raging debates about governmental, institutional, corporate, and personal privacy, and the proper balance between the public and the private, Exposed also belongs on the shelves of security practitioners and policymakers everywhere.

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