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  A 2013 study by the RAND Corporation estimates the cost of dementia care as $41,000 to $56,000 annually per patient. PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown examines the findings and implications with Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of the Mayo Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, and Dr. Richard Hodes, director of the National Institute on Aging.

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  Stargazing - Photographs of the...

  Nirmala Nataraj

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  A compendium of images of the night sky, the perfect gift for stargazers, space lovers, science geeks, photography lovers, and NASA fans.   This collection of photographs illuminates the darkness of space in a whole new way. Images from the archives of NASA reveal the night sky’s most extraordinary phenomena, from the radiant aurora borealis to awe-inspiring lunar eclipses. Each breathtaking photo is paired with an informative caption about the scientific phenomena it reveals and the technology used to capture it. Featuring a preface by author and Emmy award-nominated TV host Bill Nye, this ebook will rekindle the wonder of looking up at the stars.   “[A] gorgeous photographic tour of space . . . Remarkable.”—Publishers Weekly on The Planets: Photographs from the Archives of NASA by Nirmala Nataraj

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  Science for Life - A manual for...

  Brian Clegg

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  In Science for Life acclaimed science writer Brian Clegg cuts through the vested interests and confusing contradictory statements that litter the media and the internet, to give a clear picture of what science is telling us right now about changing our lives for the better.
  
  Discover the much-advertised antioxidants that aren't good for you, the truth about fat and sugar and why one of the healthiest foods contains carcinogens and 21 E-numbers. Find out what does and what doesn't enhance brainpower – from the failure of playing Mozart to babies to the surprising abilities of caffeine and nicotine. Understand the tools that advertisers use to persuade us and how to turn the psychological pressure back on them.
  
  From the shortcomings of the five second rule to the truth about phone masts and nuclear power, kept up-to-date on a partnering website, Science for Life is your guide to surviving and thriving in the modern world.

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  Aids to Forensic Medicine and...

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  A 1922 source-book for British criminal pathologists, this will be of particular interest to fans of popular police forensics television shows, films, and murder mysteries.(Summary by BellonaTimes)

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  Out There - A Scientific Guide...

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  We've all asked ourselves the question. It's impossible to look up at the stars and NOT think about it: Are we alone in the universe? Books, movies and television shows proliferate that attempt to answer this question and explore it.In Out There, Space.com senior writer Dr. Michael Wall treats that question as merely the beginning, touching off a wild ride of exploration into the final frontier. He considers, for instance, the myriad of questions that would arise once we do discover life beyond Earth (an eventuality which, top NASA officials told Wall, is only drawing closer). What would the first aliens we meet look like? Would they be little green men or mere microbes? Would they be found on a planet in our own solar system or orbiting a star far, far away? Would they intend to harm us, and if so, how might they do it? And might they already have visited?Out There is arranged in a simple question-and-answer format. The answers are delivered in Dr. Wall's informal but informative style, which mixes in a healthy dose of humor and pop culture to make big ideas easier to swallow. Dr. Wall covers questions far beyond alien life, venturing into astronomy, physics, and the practical realities of what long-term life might be like for we mere humans in outer space, such as the idea of lunar colonies, and even economic implications. Dr. Wall also shares the insights of some of the leading lights in space exploration today, and shows how the next space age might be brighter than ever.

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  Earth: Over 4 Billion Years in...

  Chris Packham, Andrew Cohen

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  ‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian 
  A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet. 
  With the trademark dramatic storytelling techniques of The Planets and The Universe, Andrew Cohen and Chris Packham narrate the biography of the Earth, revealing the most epic moments from its history, from the first seconds of its existence to the arrival of its most incredible inhabitants, us. 
  But humans take a back seat for this story as the Earth takes centre stage. We’ll witness those moments where our planet’s future hung in the balance in the face of massive bombardments from space, extreme changes in climate, the collision of whole continents and more, and we’ll tell the story of how Earth’s most incredible creations – life and intelligence – are set to have the same lasting impact on Earth’s story as any meteorite or earthquake. 
  This is the epic 4 billion year story of the place we call home. 
  Chris Packham's EARTH is a top-tier exploration of the evolution of our planet. This latest contribution to the science genre offers a new perspective, placing Earth and its history at the centre of the narrative. 
  For fans of Lee Schofield (Wild Fell), Tristan Gooley (How to Read a Tree), John Lewis-Stempel (The Wood), Nigel Henbest (Philip's 2021 Stargazing Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky in Britain & Ireland), and Philip'S Maps (Philip's Stargazing 2023 Month-by-Month Guide to the Night Sky Britain & Ireland). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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