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  Developing to Scale - Technology...

  Heidi Morefield

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  The first critical book on “appropriate technology,” Developing to Scale shows how global health came to be understood as a problem to be solved with the right technical interventions. 
    
  In 1973, economist E. F. Schumacher published Small Is Beautiful, which introduced a mainstream audience to his theory of “appropriate technology”: the belief that international development projects in the Global South were most sustainable when they were small-scale, decentralized, and balanced between the traditional and the modern. His theory gained widespread appeal, as cuts to the foreign aid budget, the national interests of nations seeking greater independence, postcolonial activism, and the rise of the United States’ tech sector drove stakeholders across public and private institutions toward cheaper tools. In the ensuing decades, US foreign assistance shifted away from massive modernization projects, such as water treatment facilities, toward point-of-use technologies like village water pumps and oral rehydration salts. This transition toward the small scale had massive implications for the practice of global health. 
    
  Developing to Scale tells the history of appropriate technology in international health and development, relating the people, organizations, and events that shaped this consequential idea. Heidi Morefield examines how certain technologies have been defined as more or less “appropriate” for the Global South based on assumptions about gender, race, culture, and environment. Her study shows appropriate technology to be malleable, as different constituencies interpreted its ideas according to their own needs. She reveals how policymakers wielded this tool to both constrain aid to a scale that did not threaten Western interests and to scale the practice of global health through the development and distribution of technical interventions.

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  Son of Apollo - The Adventures...

  Christopher A. Roosa, James Lovell

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  Christopher A. Roosa grew up the eldest son of Apollo 14 astronaut and command module pilot Stuart A. Roosa. As a child of the space program, Christopher had a ringside seat at the dinner table of one of twenty-four Americans who had either entered lunar orbit or landed on the moon. The first book written by an offspring of an Apollo astronaut to focus on growing up in that era, Son of Apollo tells the inside story of the life of his father, a man who had a remarkable career despite always believing his air force career was "off-track," from his initial application to the service to his removal from the prime crew of Apollo 13 and his subsequent assignment to Apollo 14. During the Apollo 13 mission and recovery, Stuart played an integral role in developing the procedures to return the crew to Earth safely. The focus—and the pressure—of the entire Apollo program then shifted to the Apollo 14 mission. If the Apollo program was to continue, Stuart and the Apollo 14 crew would need to get safely to the moon, land, and return. 
   
   
   
  In writing about his father's career, Christopher Roosa also shows us a familial side of the Apollo experience, from the daily struggles of growing up in the shadow of a father who was necessarily away in training most of the year to the expectations involved in being an astronaut's son.

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  First Time Mom No Panic Guide

  Elaine Ortega

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  Are you anxious about the chaotic days of first-time motherhood? Are you suddenly realizing how little you know about pregnancy and newborns? Then you need to keep reading...All mothers can agree on one thing: your first pregnancy is by far the most challenging. Your body has begun changing in significant, unusual ways, and quite frankly, you’re not so sure how to interpret any of it. Which symptoms are normal? When do they signify a complication? How can you avoid a miscarriage? Which lifestyle shifts are necessary? What’s the best way to prepare for childbirth and babycare? And most frustrating of all, how can you keep track of all your must-dos?In this book, you’ll discover:- Every single habit you need to quit RIGHT NOW for your baby’s safety. (Follow this guide and significantly reduce your risk for miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, and other dangers!)- The EXACT methods for managing difficult symptoms of the first, second, and third trimester.- How to start enjoying your pregnancy and immediately bond with your baby bump.- Transformative tricks and exercises to prevent future incontinence.- Ten must-know facts that no one tells you about childbirth and labor.- Crucial practices to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).- A 30-day meal plan to INSTANTLY get on-track for a smooth, healthy pregnancy. (By making these simple and delicious meals, both mom and baby receive all the nutrition they need for a joyous, feel-good nine months!)And much, much more…If you want to access this advanced information and start the beautiful journey of motherhood with the insights that change lives, then you should start this book today!

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  Urban Transportation - Mobility...

  Lyric Vale

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  Transportation is the lifeblood of urban ecosystems, a complex network of movement that defines how cities breathe, function, and evolve. More than mere infrastructure of roads, rails, and vehicles, urban transportation represents a sophisticated dance of human mobility, technological innovation, economic strategy, and social connectivity. This comprehensive exploration delves into the intricate world of Urban Transportation, examining the economic dynamics, technological transformations, and emerging paradigms that are reshaping how people and goods move through increasingly complex metropolitan landscapes. 
  The narrative of urban mobility is a profound reflection of human ingenuity and adaptation, where technological advances, environmental challenges, and changing social needs converge to reimagine transportation systems. By tracing the historical development, current challenges, and future possibilities of urban transportation, this book unveils the multifaceted strategies that cities are developing to create more efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mobility networks. Readers will journey through the intersections of technological innovation, economic planning, environmental sustainability, and social equity—discovering how emerging transportation solutions are not just about moving from point A to point B, but about fundamentally redesigning the way cities function, connect, and support human potential in an increasingly complex and dynamic urban world.

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  Where You'll Find Me - Risk...

  Ty Gagne

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  On February 15, 2015, Kate Matrosova, an avid mountaineer, set off before sunrise for a traverse of the Northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Late the following day, rescuers carried her frozen body out of the mountains amid some of the worst weather ever recorded on these deceptively rugged slopes. 
   
   
   
  At thirty-two, Matrosova was ultra-fit and healthy and had already summited much larger mountains on several continents. Her gear included a rescue beacon and a satellite phone. Yet, despite their best efforts, more than forty expert search and rescue personnel, a New Hampshire Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopter, and a Civil Air Patrol Cessna airplane could not reach her in time to save her. 
   
   
   
  What went wrong? 
   
   
   
  Where You'll Find Me offers possible answers to that question, demonstrating why Matrosova's story—what we know and what we will never know—represents such an intriguing and informative case study in risk analysis and decision-making.

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  Pregnancy Guide for Dads - A...

  Brad Wells

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  Confidently embrace and master your new role as a dad with this practical and comprehensive guide for first-time fathers 
  Starting a family is no small feat.  
  Everyone knows a new addition to the family can and will change everything you know.  
  So, if you want to be the best partner and dad you can be for your family, you’re in the right place... 
  Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for the ride of your life with this practical first-time fatherhood guide, as you discover: 
  + The CRAFT-y way to overcome challenges and obstacles you and your partner will face before, during, and after pregnancy 
  + A glimpse into parenthood and why you and your partner should take the time to sit down and understand what it means to be a parent 
  + Why recognizing and being aware of pregnancy symptoms and complications can lessen risks and ensure your partner’s safety 
  + A week-by-week take on how your baby develops in your partner’s womb and the physical and emotional changes your partner will experience 
  + What you need to know about pregnancy and how to support your partner in every stage 
  + Step-by-step instructions on how to swaddle, feed, and bond with your newborn baby and help your partner recover after giving birth 
  + Why you need a self-care routine now more than ever and how to carve out time 
  + 50+ practical tips, useful hacks, and priceless advice from married and co-parenting dads 
  And so much more!  
  This insightful and helpful guide provides the tools and information to understand and discover how to support and care for your partner and newborn baby and embrace your new role as a dad. 
  Shake off your worries and confidently ease into fatherhood today. 
  PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available along with the audio.

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