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  Masterminds - Genius DNA and the...

  David Ewing Duncan

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  James Watson, J. Craig Venter, Francis Collins, Cynthia Kenyon . . . you may not know them, but you should. They are the masterminds of genetics and biotechnology who want you to live to be 150 years old, to regenerate your heart and brain, to create synthetic life. For better or worse, they are about to alter life on earth forever.Award-winning journalist David Ewing Duncan tells the remarkable stories of cutting-edge bioscientists, revealing their quirky, uniquely fascinating, sometimes vaguely unsettling personas as a means to understand their science and the astonishing implications of their work. This book seamlessly combines myth, biography, scholarship, and wit that poses the all-important question: Can we actually trust these masterminds?

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  Robots Revealed - Machines that...

  Science News

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    Imagine a robot performing surgery on a living body with perfection, without the help of a human surgeon. Or a drone zipping through the air smooth as a bird, fighting forest fires or catching environmental polluters. These futuristic-sounding ideas are already in the works, as robotics transforms life as we know it. The stories that follow from Science News take a look at the innovative ways that scientists are building machines to complete tasks – and even to think – as well as where the scientists are finding their sources of inspiration.

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  Constellations of Inequality -...

  Sean T. Mitchell

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  Winner of the 2018 Latin American Studies Association (LASA) Brazil Section Book Prize In 1982, the Brazilian Air Force arrived on the Alcântara peninsula to build a state-of-the-art satellite launch facility. They displaced some 1,500 Afro-Brazilians from coastal land to inadequate inland villages, leaving many more threatened with displacement. Completed in 1990, this vast undertaking in one of Brazil’s poorest regions has provoked decades of conflict and controversy.  Constellations of Inequality tells this story of technological aspiration and the stark dynamics of inequality it laid bare. Sean T. Mitchell analyzes conflicts over land, ethnoracial identity, mobilization among descendants of escaped slaves, military-civilian competition in the launch program, and international intrigue. Throughout, he illuminates Brazil’s changing politics of inequality and examines how such inequality is made, reproduced, and challenged. How people conceptualize and act on the unequal conditions in which they find themselves, he shows, is as much a cultural and historical matter as a material one. Deftly broadening our understanding of race, technology, development, and political consciousness on local, national, and global levels, Constellations of Inequality paints a portrait of contemporary Brazil that will interest a broad spectrum of readers. 

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  PMP Project Management...

  BlackCube Audio

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  "The PMP Project Management Professional Audio Study Guide - PMBOK 7th edition – Exam BlackBook Secrets" by BlackCube Audio is a comprehensive auditory journey.  
  Each chapter is crafted to build a listener's competence in key areas, such as scope management, schedule planning, and cost management, supported by real-life examples and expert narratives that bring these concepts to life.  
  The guide's extensive practice questions are a cornerstone of its effectiveness, providing listeners with opportunities to test their knowledge and apply what they have learned in a simulated exam environment. These questions are complemented by in-depth analyses and answer explanations, offering a comprehensive review that reinforces learning and identifies areas for improvement.  
  But this audiobook extends beyond the boundaries of traditional exam prep. It delves into the nuances of modern project management, addressing agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and the socio-economic factors influencing projects today. Listeners will gain insights into leading and managing project teams in diverse and evolving environments, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, and adaptive leadership.  
  Furthermore, the guide offers a forward-looking perspective, discussing the impact of emerging technologies such as AI and big data on project management practices. It encourages listeners to think critically about the future of the profession and their role in shaping it.  
  For those committed to achieving PMP certification and aspiring to leadership roles in project management, this audiobook is more than just a study aid; it's a mentor, offering a wealth of practical advice, strategic insights, and professional wisdom to guide you through your certification journey and beyond.

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  What Einstein Kept Under His Hat...

  Robert L. Wolke, Marlene Parrish

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  Have you ever wondered why onions make us cry? Do you believe bananas contain more calories as they ripen and get sweeter? This sequel to the bestselling What Einstein Told His Cook continues Robert L. Wolke's investigations into the science behind our foods. In response to ongoing questions from readers of his nationally syndicated Washington Post column, "Food 101," Wolke debunks misconceptions with reliable, commonsense logic. And for exceptionally inquisitive cooks and scientists, he offers "Sidebar Science" features, which dig more deeply into the chemical processes that underlie food and cooking. Above all, What Einstein Kept Under His Hat provides indispensable information that will make listeners better shoppers, cooks, and eaters.

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  Dinner on Mars: The Technologies...

  Lenore Newsman, Evan D.G. Frasor

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  Taking care of a Martian is quite possibly of the best test throughout the entire existence of farming. Will a Red Planet menu include cheddar and frozen yogurt produced using tanks of matured yeast? Will medication cupboards flood with drugs made from designed grain developed utilizing geothermal energy? Will the protein of decision highlight a chicken bosom filled in a lab? Abnormal, awesome, and some of the time revolting, sorting out "what's for supper on Mars" is not even close to paltry. In the event that we can sort out some way to support ourselves on Mars, we will know how to do it on Earth as well. In Supper on Mars, creators Fraser and Newman show how preparing the table off-planet will supercharge endeavors to deliver food economically here at home. 
  For futurists, science fiction nerds, tech nuts, business pioneers, and anyone with any interest in store for food, Supper on Mars places maintainability and flexibility on the menu notwithstanding our environment emergency.

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