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  The Deadly Rise of Anti-science...

  M.D. Peter J. Hotez

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  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one renowned scientist, in his famous bowtie, appeared daily on major news networks such as MSNBC, NPR, the BBC, and others. Dr. Peter J. Hotez often went without sleep, working around the clock to develop a nonprofit COVID-19 vaccine and to keep the public informed. During that time, he was one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic and was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his selfless work. He also became one of the main targets of anti-science rhetoric that gained traction through conservative news media. In this eyewitness story of how the anti-vaccine movement grew into a dangerous and prominent anti-science element in American politics, Hotez describes the devastating impacts it has had on Americans’ health and lives. As a scientist who has endured antagonism from anti-vaxxers and been at the forefront of both essential scientific discovery and advocacy, Hotez is uniquely qualified to tell this story. By weaving his personal experiences together with information on how the anti-vaccine movement became a tool of far-right political figures around the world, Hotez opens readers’ eyes to the dangers of anti-science. He explains how anti-science became a major societal and lethal force: in the first years of the pandemic, more than 200,000 unvaccinated Americans needlessly died despite the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Even as he paints a picture of the world under a shadow of aggressive ignorance, Hotez demonstrates his innate optimism, offering solutions for how to combat science denial and save lives in the process.

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  The Other Side of the Wall - A...

  Garrett T. Smalls

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  Author reveals a powerful and moving story of one man's journey of transformation and redemption. At a young age of 20, he makes a wrong turn in life and finds himself in lock-up. While in prison, he wakes up to his own consciousness awareness and learns that he was the one standing in his own way to freedom. Discover how he managed to cope with anxiety, stress, social injustice and ultimately turned his life around. His story is inspiring and emotional; yet a true narrative of hope and liberation.

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  PTSD - A Practical Guide for...

  Jennifer Wartz

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  The following topics are included in this 2-book combo: 
  Book 1: When it comes to healing from trauma, several important factors play a role. These factors help victims of traumatic happenings heal faster. 
  This is exactly what you will find in this book: You will find 7 reasons why you may still have PTSD symptoms, suggesting another perspective on your situation and the opportunity to improve it. 
  Last but not least, you will get more insights in what dissociative disorders are, and how to recognize them more quickly. 
  Book 2: Many people believe grieving is only something we do when somebody we care about dies. But there are many other reasons why we grieve. Smaller but similarly serious sorrows can include the loss of a job, a broken relationship, unmet expectations, frustration or disappointment because of failure, and so much more. 
  Two other subjects will also be discussed in this book. The first relates to handling PTSD in your marital relationship. If you are married to someone who has a traumatic disorder, there are many pieces of advice that can help you deal with that person and these side effects better. Another topic heavily emphasized in this book, is what’s called “survivor’s guilt.” It relates to people who have seen others die and wonder why they are still alive. Even though they might not be the cause of the other people’s deaths, they still have a feeling of guilt that tells them they got lucky and may feel they don’t deserve to be alive more than any other individual. This can be a real problem and can cause PTSD. 
  If any of these topics interest you, then I encourage you to start reading or listening to this book right now!

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  Uncle John's Facts to Go: Mad...

  Institute Bathroom Readers'

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  A collection of crazy science facts on everything from rocket ships and death rays to atoms, experiments, and bizarre scientists. From the amazing to the amusing, this byte-sized collection will bring you the inside stories behind earth-shattering discoveries, accidental inventions, and outlandish studies. Featuring Uncle John’s most mind-bending science articles—along with a few all-new “experiments”—this book will make you think, make you laugh, and make you ask yourself, “What the heck were they thinking?”  Get ready to cackle like a mad scientist as you uncover the truth about . . .  ·      The mystery of Tesla’s death ray machine  ·      How to reanimate the dead  ·      The next space race: Interstellar travel  ·      Serendipity: The origins of the microwave oven and Silly Putty  ·      The eccentric Dr. Einstein  ·      The simple science behind nuclear fission  ·      “Pigeons’ Ability to Discriminate Between Monet and Picasso” and other strange-but-true studies  ·      Toilets in Spaaaaace!  And much, much more

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  The Outsider

  Colin Wilson

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  The classic study of alienation, existentialism, and how great artists have portrayed characters who exist on the margins of society.   Published to immense acclaim in the mid-1950s, The Outsider helped make popular the literary concept of existentialism. Authors like Sartre, Kafka, Hemingway, and Dostoyevsky, as well as artists like Van Gogh and Nijinsky, delved for a deeper understanding of the human condition in their work, and Colin Wilson’s landmark book encapsulated a character found time and time again: the outsider.   How does the outsider influence society? And how does society influence him? It’s a question as relevant to today’s iconic characters, from Don Draper to Voldemort, as it was when The Outsider was initially published. A fascinating study blending philosophy, psychology, and literature, Wilson’s seminal work is a must-have for those who are fascinated by the character of the outsider.   “Luminously intelligent . . . A real contribution to our understanding of our deepest predicament.” —Philip Toynbee   “Leaves the reader with a heightened insight into a crucial drama of the human spirit.” —Atlantic Monthly

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  Macat Analysis of Stanley...

  Dr. William Jenkins, Dr. Mark...

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  Stanley Milgram was a young researcher at Yale in the 1960s when he recruited volunteers to help in a psychology experiment. These volunteers were asked to give electric shocks to “learners” whenever they got an answer to a question wrong. The “learners” were in on the deception, and were not actually receiving shocks, but the volunteers were unaware of this. To widespread surprise, Milgram reported that 40 to 65 percent of his volunteers did what the researcher told them, and gave the maximum shock to the “learners” even when they screamed in pain. The experiment became hugely important in psychology, helping to explain the psychological mechanisms that lead people to participate in cruel and inhumane events such as the Holocaust. Milgram showed that normal people will do all sorts of immoral things if ordered to do so by an authority figure. Milgram was later criticized for exaggerating his results and unethically manipulating his volunteers; but his obedience experiments remained the crowning achievement of his career.

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