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  Rescuing Healthcare - A...

  Anthony Bell, Denis A. Cortese

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  “Bell and Cortese clearly articulate the central importance of leadership to achieving high value, patient-centric health and wellness . . . compelling.”—William B. Rouse, PhD, author of Understanding and Managing the Complexity of Healthcare   Healthcare in America is wildly inconsistent and uncomfortably close to bankruptcy, and the only way it can be rescued is with leaders in all the different areas of healthcare stepping up with the right kind of leadership. The problem is that they don’t realize the importance of their leadership, and even when they do, they don’t know how to lead. Rescuing Healthcare shows them (and the rest of us) why it’s so important that they do step up, and—the critical ingredient—it shows them how to exercise the right kind of leadership—whatever their role or contribution. And for the rest of us as consumers, it shows us what we should be expecting . . . and demanding. The goal of this book, then, is nothing less than the salvation and transformation of healthcare.  “One of America’s most eminent medical executives and a highly-regarded thought leader in leadership have given us a masterful overview of healthcare leadership and how to improve it. Rescuing Healthcare gets straight to the point, with a sharp diagnosis of our ills and a clear vision of where healthcare needs to go. Drawing on a lifetime of experience, Dr. Cortese and Antony Bell offer a detailed strategy to unite your organization around a common purpose, improve patient care, and succeed in a value-based environment.” —Toby Cosgrove, MD, CEO and President, Cleveland Clinic

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  Is Mars Habitable?

  Alfred Russel Wallace

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  In 1907 Wallace wrote the short book Is Mars Habitable? to criticize the claims made by Percival Lowell that there were Martian canals built by intelligent beings. Wallace did months of research, consulted various experts, and produced his own scientific analysis of the martian climate and atmospheric conditions. Among other things Wallace pointed out that spectroscopic analysis had shown no signs of water vapour in the Martian atmosphere, that Lowell's analysis of Mars's climate was seriously flawed and badly overestimated the surface temperature, and that low atmospheric pressure would make liquid water, let alone a planet girding irrigation system, impossible. (from Wikipedia)

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  DIVIDEND INVESTING AND TRADING:...

  Russel L. Bostic

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  The Affordable And Efficient Way To Succeed In Forex, Swing, And Stock Market Investing And Trading 
  Dividend investing and trading is a simple, active strategy that involves frequent share buying and selling, holding them just long enough to acquire the rewards the stock pays. In order to be successful in this endeavor, you need to be mindful of the industry tips and tricks. 
  Russel L. Bostic has created the ULTIMATE step-by-step beginners guide on how to handle dividend investing. He provides the best strategies and tools so you can successfully take on Forex, swing, and stock market investing and generate steady passive income efficiently and affordably.Here’s what you’ll get:The advantages of Dividend Investing and TradingAcknowledging the risks and choosing the right approachCollecting capital to fuel your investmentsRecognizing the difference between Common and Preferred StockDiversifying your investmentsSetting goals and making plans, including formulating an investment plan and putting it in placePlanning for retirementExploring income-generating industriesAnd so much more! 
  While dividend investing and trading may be a simple way to generate steady passive income, there are still risks involved. This guide will help you navigate every nook and cranny so you can mitigate risks, and capture greater rewards.Scroll up and Click on “Buy Now” today!

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  The Invention of Tomorrow - A...

  Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan...

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  A spellbinding exploration of the human capacity to imagine the future  
   
  Our ability to think about the future is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. In The Invention of Tomorrow, cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley argue that its emergence transformed humans from unremarkable primates to creatures that hold the destiny of the planet in their hands.  
   
  Drawing on their own cutting-edge research, the authors break down the science of foresight, showing us where it comes from, how it works, and how it made our world. Journeying through biology, psychology, history, and culture, they show that thinking ahead is at the heart of human nature—even if we often get it terribly wrong. Incisive and expansive, The Invention of Tomorrow offers a fresh perspective on the human tale that shows how our species clawed its way to control the future.

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  Embedded Systems for Engineers...

  Sheikh Muhammad Ibraheem, Sadia...

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  Embedded Systems For Engineers and Students is a comprehensive textbook written to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles and practical applications of embedded systems 
  The book begins with an introduction to the basics of embedded systems, including the hardware and software components, design methodologies, and programming languages. It then delves into the different types of microcontrollers and processors commonly used in embedded systems, their architectures, and how to program them using high-level programming languages such as C and C++. The book also covers topics such as real-time operating systems, interrupts, and event-driven programming. It discusses the importance of software testing and debugging techniques and introduces students to different debugging tools and methods. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about embedded systems. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practical applications of embedded systems, making it an ideal textbook for students and a useful reference guide for practicing engineers. 
  Book Portions:Embedded Systems IntroductionMicrocontrollers and SensorsEmbedded ProgrammingEmbedded Systems Design

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  Gunpowder and the Printing...

  Charles River Editors

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  In addition to the wheelbarrow, the seismograph, the waterwheel, deep drilling, suspension bridges, and ship rudders, among countless other life-changing contraptions, the Chinese developed what were later dubbed the “Four Great Inventions of China.” Two of those were gunpowder and printing, which both spread through South Asia and the Middle East before making it to Europe.  
  For a time, gunpowder was a mere curiosity, but its destructive power and military potential would be realized quickly. The first record of a cannon in Europe comes from a manuscript written in 1326, which has an illustration showing an armored man with what looks like a slow match lighting a vase-shaped object. This crude cannon was called a pot de fer in French and vasi in Italian. While medieval engineers developed new types of cannons and explosives capable of destroying walls and castles, others were making the first handguns possible. European sources first mentioned the widespread use of handgonnes, as they were often called, in the late 14th century, precisely the time when gunpowder became cheaper.  
  	The history of printing was for ancient Asia an advancement in culture and communication, but for Europe in the 15th century, it was much more, plunging the continent into a new paradigm and aligning it for the modern world. Its importance is often overlooked, but the timeliness of the printing machine was equivalent to the invention of alphabets in antiquity and ranks up there with the digital revolution and the introduction of the internet. Put simply, it made the Renaissance possible and led to the modernization of Europe. Based on earlier Asian principles, Johannes Gutenberg’s movable type printing press propelled an industry that led to the education of the West and ultimately removed the tight grip of the Vatican from daily European life. 

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