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  We Are Not the Enemy: The...

  Cherian George, Kok Hoe Ng,...

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  Advocates and activists in Singapore contribute to policy discussions and positive change through a combination of deft manoeuvres and patient politics. Yet civil society is often unacknowledged, their skill and labour instead frequently misunderstood, even earning them the label of “troublemakers” or “enemies of the state”. 
   
  This collection of essays and interviews is a candid reflection on the intentions, beliefs and strategies behind the practice of advocacy across a spectrum of causes. The contributors come from varying backgrounds and include academics, artists, lawyers, journalists, non-profit and advocacy organisations, student and community organisers. They share practical insights into their aims and community-building work, and the tactics they employ to overcome obstacles, shedding light on how to navigate a city-state with shifting socio-political fault lines and out-of-bound markers. 
   
  With an introduction, “It is Time to Trim the Banyan Tree”, by Constance Singam, and a conclusion, “Their Struggle is Ours to Continue”, by Suraendher Kumarr.

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  Primatology Ethics and Trauma

  Robert Ingersoll, Antonina Anna...

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  It has been fifty years since the first language experiments on chimpanzees. Robert Ingersoll is well known for being one of the main carers and best friend of the chimpanzee, Nim Chimpsky, but there were other chimpanzees in the University of Oklahoma's Institute for Primate Studies, including Washoe, Moja, Kelly, Booee, and Onan, who were taught sign language in the quest to discover whether language is learned or innate in humans. Antonina Anna Scarnà's expertise in language acquisition and neuroscience offers a vehicle for critical evaluation of those studies. 
   
   
   
  Ingersoll and Scarnà investigate how this research failed to address the emotional needs of the animals. It is time to consider the research from a different perspective, examining the neglect and cruelty that was inflicted on those animals in the name of psychological science. This book re-examines those cases, addressing directly the suffering and traumatic experiences endured by the captive chimpanzees, in particular the female chimpanzee, Washoe, and her resultant inability to be a competent mother. 
   
   
   
  This book discusses the unethical nature of the studies in the context of recent research on trauma and offers a specific and direct psychological message, proposing to finally close the door on the language side of these chimpanzee studies.

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  Radiology - Diagnostic Imaging...

  Mike Crawford

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  Radiology has revolutionized the medical field, transforming the way diseases and injuries are diagnosed and treated. What began as an accidental discovery of X-rays in 1895 by Wilhelm Roentgen has now evolved into a sophisticated and indispensable branch of medicine. Through the continuous advancement of imaging technologies, radiology has become an essential tool for early detection, precise diagnosis, and targeted treatments, improving patient outcomes and shaping modern healthcare.  
    
  The role of radiology extends far beyond simple imaging. It serves as the foundation for nearly every medical specialty, providing crucial insights into internal structures that were once inaccessible. From detecting fractures and infections to identifying tumors and guiding complex surgeries, radiology has significantly reduced the need for exploratory procedures, minimizing risks for patients. As imaging techniques have improved, so has the ability to diagnose conditions at earlier stages, allowing for more effective interventions and better prognoses.  
    
  Technological advancements in radiology have propelled the field into a new era of precision and efficiency. The introduction of computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, and nuclear medicine has expanded diagnostic capabilities, enabling physicians to view the human body in unprecedented detail. Digital imaging, artificial intelligence, and automation have further enhanced the accuracy and speed of diagnosis, reducing human error and streamlining workflows. These innovations have also made radiology more accessible, allowing for remote diagnostics and teleradiology, which are especially beneficial in underserved areas. 

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  Summary & Analysis - The Last...

  Golden Books Publishing

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  SUMMARY & ANALYSIS 
    
  THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY CATRIONA WARD 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING 
    
  CONTENT 
  Introduction to Mileva Marić and Her Academic Aspirations 
  Early Friendships and Intellectual Pursuits 
  The Development of a Romantic Relationship 
  Summer Break and a Difficult Decision 
  Heidelberg and a Return to Zürich 
  Collaboration and Conflict 
  Lake Como and a Turning Point 
  Pregnancy, Separation and Loss 
  Marriage and Scientific Recognition 
  General Analysis 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward is a chilling psychological thriller that plunges into the depths of trauma, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion. The novel centers around Ted Bannerman, a reclusive man living in a dilapidated house with his enigmatic cat, Olivia. When Dee, a determined woman obsessed with finding her missing sister, Lulu, sets her sights on Ted, a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues. As Dee delves deeper into Ted's life, she uncovers unsettling secrets and disturbing clues that hint at a sinister truth lurking beneath his seemingly harmless facade. The novel's atmospheric setting, with its shadowy woods and haunting imagery, enhances the sense of unease and amplifies the themes of isolation and the enduring power of the past.

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  The Power of Prions - The...

  Michel Brahic

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  Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of proteins known as prion proteins. Research links various types of prion proteins to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's—and this has fueled the search for new drugs that could halt the progression of these terrible disorders. Other discoveries have revealed the essential roles prion proteins play in memory and immunity, and the part they may have played in the beginnings of life on our planet. 
   
   
   
  Brahic, a leading researcher on diseases of the central nervous system, first describes the discovery of prions and their role in infection, beginning with early work on the animal disease scrapie and a mysterious human illness in New Guinea, apparently transmitted by cannibalism. Prion proteins were then revealed as the cause of other illnesses, from "mad cow" disease and its human counterpart, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, to such noninfectious brain disorders as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. While the prion proteins responsible for diseases are definitively "bad," Brahic also explains that these abnormal prions are rare exceptions. Most of the time, prion proteins actually serve "good" and vital functions—and they may even have been present at the origin of life itself.

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  Summary - The Maze Runner -...

  Library Of Stories

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  SUMMARY 
    
  THE MAZE RUNNER 
  BASED ON THE BOOK BY JAMES DASHNER 
    
  SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES 
    
  CONTENT 
  Arrival at the Glade 
  Learning the Rules 
  The Maze and the Runners 
  The Nighttime Danger 
  The Newcomer Mystery 
  A Glimpse of the Maze's Secrets 
  The Changing 
  Becoming a Runner 
  The Final Push 
  Analysis and Themes 
    
  ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK 
  “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner follows Thomas, a young boy who wakes up in a mysterious, enclosed area called the Glade with no memory of his past. Surrounded by towering walls and a shifting maze, he must join a group of boys who are trying to survive while searching for a way out. As Thomas uncovers the secrets of the maze, he begins to question his own role in their predicament. Themes of survival, identity, memory, and human resilience are explored, with the characters facing psychological and physical challenges as they struggle to escape their confining world.

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