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  The Perfect Organism - An Alien:...

  Andy Kelly

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  An unofficial guide to Alien: Isolation, the greatest, scariest horror game ever made. 
   
  There aren’t many computer games that can justify an entire book, but for superfans, Alien: Isolation is truly extraordinary and Perfect Organism reveals all there is to know about every aspect of this masterful game. 
   
  Discover the rationale and authenticity of the set design and art direction, learn about the alien’s unnerving abilities to second-guess the players and the importance of its unique height, find out more about the importance of the dynamic audio and the use of seventies archive soundbites, as well as the darkly beautiful music. And immerse yourself in the technical brilliance of the level design and the user interface, before reading about the deleted content, and the scenes and features that never made the final cut. 
   
  Alien: Isolation is a game of remarkable depth, complexity, and detail, and together with a level-by-level mission guide, this audiobook will answer all of your questions, as well as many you haven’t yet thought to ask!

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  The Dividing Edge of Science -...

  Ph.D. Roy Jafari

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  Witnessing the growing division in our communities, cities, and country is heartbreaking. Our worlds feel ripped apart, and we all know the pain of feeling separated. 
  While we universally agree on the need to bridge our divides, our calls for unity often intensify our differences instead of healing them. One significant reason is the irresponsible use of science. Its misuse, abuse, and overuse have deepened our divides. 
  This book begins with accessible chapters on the fundamentals of scientific tools, gradually progressing to discuss their abuse in the most contentious debates of our time, including global warming, COVID-19, Big Pharma, abortion, and gender fluidity. 
  After reading, you'll gain the ability to critically assess scientific claims in the news and engage in debates where science is misrepresented. Join me on this journey to unravel the misuse and limits of science and take a transformative step toward healing our divide.

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  Quiver Don't Quake - How...

  Nadim Sadek

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  In Quiver, don't Quake, Nadim Sadek shows how to partner with Allied Intelligence to amplify - not replace - your imagination. With a maker's voice and a psychologist's clarity, he reframes AI as a creative collaborator, liberating the creativity of all 8 billion people on Earth. 
  Sadek gives you the tools to dance with it. 
  Frameworks: the Spark-Draft-Polish creative loop; the Three C's (Context, Constraint, Conversation); Calibrated Trust. 
  Playbooks and examples from publishing, film, music, games, architecture, medicine, advertising, and education. 
  Processes to avoid slop: bias checks, provenance, ethics, authorship. 
  Tactics to raise your RODE (Ratio of Dream to Effort). 
  A hands-on sandbox project to build a live brand concept in hours. 
  From studios to classrooms and city halls, he shows how The Panthropic – the distilled wisdom of us all - unlocks new voices, workflows and industries. Clear-eyed about bias, ethics and jobs, Sadek offers tools, cases and mindsets to create with confidence. 
  If you create anything, this is your field guide to the new creative alliance.

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  Women and Wealth - A Playbook to...

  Cary Carbonaro

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  In Women and Wealth, award-winning author and certified financial planner Cary Carbonaro delivers a practical and insightful guide for financial services professionals who want to better serve their female clients. 
   
   
   
  The author explains the unique needs of women clients, the unique psychology driving their financial decisions, and their reasonable demands for personalized client care. She also offers real-world examples and case studies you can use to better serve women who reach out for personal finance and wealth management advice. Inside the book: 
   
   
   
  ● Why "bro-culture" is killing the financial services industry and ignores the fastest growing demographic on every professional's client list 
   
   
   
  ● Why women leave their financial advisors and what you can do to improve female client retention 
   
   
   
  ● Avoiding the "widows and divorcees" stereotypes of female clients and understanding the psychology of female breadwinners 
   
   
   
  A unique and powerful roadmap for financial services professionals seeking to better understand and serve women, Women and Wealth is a must-listen for financial advisors and planners, insurance agents, bank and credit union representatives, and accountants everywhere.

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  Vera Rubin - A Life

  Simon Mitton, Jacqueline Mitton,...

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  The first biography of a pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to our understanding of dark matter and championed the advancement of women in science. 
   
   
   
  In Vera Rubin: A Life, prolific science writers Jacqueline Mitton and Simon Mitton provide a detailed, accessible overview of Rubin's work, showing how she leveraged immense curiosity, profound intelligence, and novel technologies to help transform our understanding of the cosmos. But Rubin's impact was not limited to her contributions to scientific knowledge. She also helped to transform scientific practice by promoting the careers of women researchers. Not content to be an inspiration, Rubin was a mentor and a champion. She advocated for hiring women faculty, inviting women speakers to major conferences, and honoring women with awards that were historically the exclusive province of men. 
   
   
   
  Rubin's papers and correspondence yield vivid insights into her life and work, as she faced down gender discrimination and met the demands of family and research throughout a long and influential career. Deftly written, with both scientific experts and general readers in mind, Vera Rubin is a portrait of a woman with insatiable curiosity about the universe who never stopped asking questions and encouraging other women to do the same.

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  Serene Running Water Sounds - 8D...

  Luna Brook

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  Step into tranquility with Serene Running Water Sounds, an 8D immersive soundscape audiobook that surrounds you with the soothing rhythm of flowing streams blended seamlessly with gentle white noise. Designed for deep sleep, relaxation, stress relief, and focus, this audiobook transforms ordinary moments into calming escapes, whether you’re drifting off at night or finding stillness during the day. 
  Through advanced 8D audio technology, the sound of running water gently moves around your head — creating a lifelike, three-dimensional listening experience that is best enjoyed with headphones. Every ripple and current is carefully layered to ease your nervous system, mask unwanted distractions, and guide your body and mind toward peace. 
  Key Features8+ hours of continuous, uninterrupted running water enhanced with soothing white noise for deep relaxation and sleep support8D audio immersion: sounds dynamically move around your head for a lifelike, calming experience (listen with headphones for best results)Natural white noise effect: masks background sounds to improve sleep quality, focus, and productivityStress and anxiety relief: activates the parasympathetic nervous system to help you unwind and stay groundedVersatile use: ideal for meditation, mindfulness, yoga, journaling, studying, or creating a peaceful sleep environmentTravel-friendly: block out disruptive noise at work, in public spaces, or while on the go 
  Close your eyes, put on your headphones, and let the flowing waters wash away tension, carrying you into deep calm and restorative rest.

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