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  Strength in Numbers - How Polls...

  G. Elliott Morris

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  Public opinion polling is the ultimate democratic process; it gives every person an equal voice in letting elected leaders know what they need and want. But in the eyes of the public, polls today are tarnished. Recent election forecasts have routinely missed the mark and media coverage of polls has focused solely on predicting winners and losers. 
   
   
   
  In Strength in Numbers, data journalist G. Elliott Morris argues that the larger purpose of political polls is to improve democracy, not just predict elections. Whether used by interest groups, the press, or politicians, polling serves as a pipeline from the governed to the government, giving citizens influence they would otherwise lack. No one who believes in democracy can afford to give up on polls; they should commit, instead, to understanding them better. 
   
   
   
  Morris takes listeners from the first semblance of data-gathering in the ancient world through to the development of modern-day scientific polling. He explains how the internet and "big data" have solved many challenges in polling—and created others. He covers the rise of polling aggregation and methods of election forecasting, reveals how data can be distorted and misrepresented, and demystifies the uncertainty of polling. Acknowledging where polls have gone wrong in the past, Morris charts a path for the industry's future.

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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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  The Iran Nuclear Deal -...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  Iran's nuclear program has long been a subject of intense global scrutiny and diplomatic tension. Since the 1970s, the country has pursued the development of nuclear technology, initially for peaceful purposes, but concerns about its potential military ambitions escalated over time. As the international community grappled with Iran's nuclear ambitions, the central question was whether Tehran sought to develop nuclear weapons or maintain its program solely for civilian use. This uncertainty fueled widespread fear, particularly among Western powers and regional rivals like Israel, who viewed a nuclear-armed Iran as a direct threat to regional stability and global security. 
  The United States, along with its allies, pursued a variety of diplomatic efforts and imposed harsh economic sanctions in response to Iran’s nuclear activities. These sanctions targeted key sectors of Iran’s economy, including its oil exports and banking system, and were intended to pressure the Iranian government into compliance with international demands for greater transparency and restrictions on its nuclear program. Despite these measures, Iran's leadership remained defiant, and negotiations over the future of the nuclear program became increasingly complex. 
    
  The culmination of years of diplomatic maneuvering was the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a landmark agreement reached in 2015 between Iran and six major world powers—the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, and Germany. The deal promised to significantly limit Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. The JCPOA was heralded as a major achievement in international diplomacy, seen as a model for how nations could come together to resolve contentious issues through negotiation rather than military confrontation.

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  The 50 Greatest Engineers - The...

  Paul Virr, William Potter

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  Engineering is everywhere, from the Large Hadron Collider to invisibly small circuits on silicon chips. The 50 Greatest Engineers celebrates the great achievements that have been made through the ages, containing profiles of the best-known and most innovative engineers of all time. Chosen from across the globe, they include a diverse range of talent - from the likes of Nikola Tesla, Lillian Moller Gilbreth and Gustave Eiffel to Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Fazlu Rahman Khan and the Wright Brothers.

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  Boost Your YouTube Success -...

  Dante Lockridge

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  Boost Your YouTube Success 
   ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with Essential Explanations ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to elevate your YouTube channel and solidify your understanding of effective strategies for success? 
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  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for enhancing your knowledge, applying actionable strategies, and engaging in practical exercises. With this guide, you’re on the path to YouTube success. 
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  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not associated with any official YouTube entity. 
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  Cloud Computing for Beginners -...

  Daniel Garfield

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  Are you new to the world of technology and curious about the cloud? Or perhaps you're a business professional seeking to harness the potential of cloud computing for your organization? "Cloud Computing for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide" is your essential roadmap to understanding and utilizing the transformative power of the cloud. 
   In an era where digital innovation is at the forefront of our lives, cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer, reshaping how we work, store data, and access applications. This comprehensive guide is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to demystify the cloud and explore its myriad possibilities. 
  "Cloud Computing for Beginners" doesn't just explain the cloud; it empowers you to make informed decisions, ensuring that you can safely and effectively leverage the cloud's power for your personal or professional needs. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a student, an entrepreneur, or a business leader, this book is your comprehensive guide to navigating the ever-expanding world of cloud computing. 
   Step into the future of technology with confidence. Start your cloud computing journey today! 
   

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