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  A Piece of the Sun - The Quest...

  Daniel Clery

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  How physicists are trying to solve our energy problems—by unlocking the secrets of the sun: “Explain[s] cutting-edge science with remarkable lucidity.” —Booklist   This revelatory book tells the story of the scientists who believe the solution to the planet’s ills can be found in the original energy source: the Sun itself. There, at its center, the fusion of 620 million tons of hydrogen every second generates an unfathomable amount of energy. By replicating even a tiny piece of the Sun’s power on Earth, we can secure all the heat and energy we would ever need. The simple yet extraordinary ambition of nuclear-fusion scientists has garnered many skeptics, but, as A Piece of the Sun makes clear, large-scale nuclear fusion is scientifically possible—and perhaps even preferable to other options. Clery argues passionately and eloquently that the only thing keeping us from harnessing this cheap, clean and renewable energy is our own shortsightedness.   “Surprisingly sprightly…Clery walks readers through the history of fusion study, from Lord Kelvin, Albert Einstein and a large cast of peculiar physicists, to all manner of international politics—e.g., the darts and feints of the Cold War, the braces applied by OPEC in the wake of the 1973 war among Israel, Egypt and Syria. Clery negotiates the hard science with aplomb.” —Kirkus Reviews   “A timely perspective on truly urgent science.” —Booklist   “Ultimately, Clery argues that developing a source of energy that won’t damage the climate—or ever run out—is worth striving for.” —Publishers Weekly

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  The Boy Who Played with Fusion -...

  Tom Clynes

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  This story of a child prodigy and his unique upbringing is “an engrossing journey to the outer realms of science and parenting” (Paul Greenberg, author of Four Fish).   A PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award Finalist   Like many young children, Taylor Wilson dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Only Wilson mastered the science of rocket propulsion by the age of nine. When he was eleven, he tried to cure his grandmother’s cancer—and discovered new ways to produce medical isotopes. Then, at fourteen, Wilson became the youngest person in history to achieve nuclear fusion, building a 500-million-degree reactor—in his parents’ garage.   In The Boy Who Played with Fusion, science journalist Tom Clynes narrates Wilson’s extraordinary story. Born in Texarkana, Arkansas, Wilson quickly displayed an advanced intellect. Recognizing their son’s abilities and the limitations of their local schools, his parents took a bold leap and moved the family to Reno, Nevada. There, Wilson could attend a unique public high school created specifically for academic superstars. Wilson is now designing devices to prevent terrorists from shipping radioactive material and inspiring a new generation to take on the challenges of science.   If you’re wondering how someone so young can achieve so much, The Boy Who Played with Fusion has the answer. Along the way, Clynes’ narrative teaches parents, teachers, and society how and why we urgently need to support high-achieving kids.   “An essential contribution to our understanding of the most important underlying questions about the development of giftedness, talent, creativity, and intelligence.” —Psychology Today   “A compelling study of the thrills—and burdens—of being born with an alpha intellect.” —Financial Times  

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  Instagram Secrets: The Ultimate...

  Stanie Paless

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  Instagram Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Instagram Success, Learn the Best Practices and Insider Secrets on How You Can Successfully Build an Instagram BusinessInstagram has over 1 billion active users monthly. So it is important to take advantage of this kind of audience to try and grow your business. Research shows that 25 million companies worldwide are already using Instagram to assist their business and more than 200 million users visit at least one business Instagram account every day. There is also relatively less competition and a more engaged audience on Instagram compared to Facebook and Twitter.This audiobook will teach you the best practices for building your Instagram business.  You will discover a list of strategies and tools that will help you build an Instagram account that would really be beneficial for your business. It will act as a step-by-step guide which is perfect if you don't have much experience with the platform.In this audiobook, some of the topics that will be discussed are the following:- How to Use Instagram For Business- Nurture a Following on Instagram- Attach Instagram Videos on Your Websites or Blogs- Follow Back As Many As Your Followers As You Can- Market Your Brand on Instagram Using Trends- Network Properly On Your Instagram Page- Make Good Use of Industry-Related Hashtags- Optimize Your Instagram Profile- Quantify and Qualify Your Promotional Efforts on Instagram- Expose New Things on Your Instagram- Add a Little Controversy in Your Postings- Partner With local Brands in Your Business Niche- Come Up With Local Brand AmbassadorsOne of the best things about Instagram is that the platform is not reserved for any particular brand or niche so no matter what your business is, there is an audience on Instagram that could be for you.If you want to know the secrets of how to build an effective Instagram account for your business, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  Get Inside Your Doctor's Head -...

  Phillip K. Peterson

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  This concise and accessible guide to modern healthcare explains the 10 rules of medical decision-making—and when to break them. 
   
  With so many medical tests and treatments to consider and so much information out there—some of it contradictory—it can be difficult to know what’s right for you. In Get Inside Your Doctor’s Head, Dr. Phillip K. Peterson explains the Ten Rules of Internal Medicine. Using real case examples, Peterson shows how following these commonsense rules will help you make better decisions about your medical care. 
   
  Get Inside Your Doctor’s Head provides advice about when to seek treatment, when to get another opinion, and when to let time take its course. Using the Ten Rules can help you communicate more effectively with doctors and help you weigh their recommendations.  
   
  As with all rules, there are occasional exceptions—and when evidence suggests that you are an exception, the relevant rule should be broken. Follow the Ten Rules to make decisions in the increasingly complicated medical world when you need guidance about health matters for yourself and your loved ones.

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  The Immune Mystery - A Doctor's...

  Dr. Anita Kåss, Jørgen Jelstad

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  The Immune Mystery follows doctor and researcher Anita Kåss's quest to solve the autoimmune puzzle, beginning with the premature death of her mother, who developed rheumatoid arthritis shortly after giving birth to Anita. As a child, Anita vowed to study the illness and one day find a cure.Becoming a respected doctor and researcher, Anita devoted herself to studying auto-immune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Why do so many autoimmune diseases start to show symptoms during and after childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause? Could autoimmune diseases be linked to our changing hormones?Despite the groundbreaking nature of her research, Anita had to fight for her ideas against the conventional wisdom and casual sexism of the medical industry—even as she made a discovery that earned her a record-breaking US$95 million pharmaceutical deal.A compelling blend of incredible determination and cutting-edge science, The Immune Mystery changes the way we think about autoimmune diseases. Anita offers solace to patients struggling with questions about their health, and introduces a powerful new voice in medical storytelling.

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  Life in the Dark - Illuminating...

  Danté Fenolio

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  An extreme wildlife photographer explores the bizarre species that thrive in complete darkness with more than 200mesmerizing color photos. 
   
  Deep inside caves, at the bottoms of oceans and lakes, beneath the ground: these concealed habitats are absent of sunlight, and yet full of life. This strange world of complete darkness is inhabited by millions of life forms that most humans have never seen. Now Danté Fenolio brings the denizens of these shadowy haunts into focus.  
   
  Life in the Dark shows us the many ways in which life forms have adapted to lightless environments, including refinements of senses, evolution of unique body parts, and illumination using “biological flashlights.” 
   
  Discover fascinating creatures like the firefly squid, the giant Amazonian catfish, the Chinese cavefish, and even the human bot fly, which lives in the darkness beneath its host’s skin. Fenolio’s rich and vibrant images shed new light on the world’s fascinating creatures of darkness.

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