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  Vaccine Nation - America’s...

  Elena Conis

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  With employers offering free flu shots and pharmacies expanding into one-stop shops to prevent everything from shingles to tetanus, vaccines are ubiquitous in contemporary life. The past fifty years have witnessed an enormous upsurge in vaccines and immunization in the United States: American children now receive more vaccines than any previous generation, and laws requiring their immunization against a litany of diseases are standard. Yet, while vaccination rates have soared and cases of preventable infections have plummeted, an increasingly vocal cross section of Americans have questioned the safety and necessity of vaccines. In Vaccine Nation, Elena Conis explores this complicated history and its consequences for personal and public health. 
  Vaccine Nation opens in the 1960s, when government scientists—triumphant following successes combating polio and smallpox—considered how the country might deploy new vaccines against what they called the “milder” diseases, including measles, mumps, and rubella. In the years that followed, Conis reveals, vaccines fundamentally changed how medical professionals, policy administrators, and ordinary Americans came to perceive the diseases they were designed to prevent. She brings this history up to the present with an insightful look at the past decade’s controversy over the implementation of the Gardasil vaccine for HPV, which sparked extensive debate because of its focus on adolescent girls and young women. Through this and other examples, Conis demonstrates how the acceptance of vaccines and vaccination policies has been as contingent on political and social concerns as on scientific findings. 
  By setting the complex story of American vaccination within the country’s broader history, Vaccine Nation goes beyond the simple story of the triumph of science over disease and provides a new and perceptive account of the role of politics and social forces in medicine.

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  Gua Sha - The Self Treatment...

  Dr. Dale Pheragh

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  Gua-sha is a part of traditional Chinese  medication (TCM); it can also be known as "scraping," "spooning," or "coining." Its professionally use as an instrument to scrape people's pores and skin, it is said to have a therapeutic advantage. The procedure of this particular medication has a French name called tribo-effleurage. Gua-sha is an all-natural option therapy that involves scraping your skin layer with a therapeutic massage tool to boost your blood circulation. This ancient Chinese curing technique provides a unique method of better health and also dealing with issues like chronic pain.In gua-sha, a technician scrapes your skin layer with brief or long strokes to stimulate microcirculation of the smooth cells, which increases blood circulation; they make these strokes with a smooth-edged device known as a Gua-therapeutic massage tool, the specialist applies massage essential oil to your skin layer, and then uses the tool to scrape your skin layer in a downward movement frequently. Gua-sha is supposed to handle stagnant energy, called chi; professionals believe that this “chi” is responsible for swellings in any part of the body; swelling is the reason behind several conditions associated with chronic pain. Massaging the skin’s surface is considered to help split up this energy, reduce irritation, and promote recovery.Gua-sha is usually performed on the back, buttocks, neck, hands, and legs; a mild version from it is even applied to the facial skin as a cosmetic technique. Your specialist may apply moderate pressure, and steadily increase strength to regulate how much pressure you are designed for.

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  GitHub Copilot - A comprehensive...

  Et Tu Code

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  Unlock the power of GitHub Copilot, the revolutionary AI pair programming tool that helps you write better code faster! 
  This comprehensive guide takes you by the hand and shows you how to get started with GitHub Copilot, leveraging its advanced features to streamline your coding workflow. 
  From setup and configuration to advanced techniques for debugging, testing, and refactoring, this book covers it all. 
  Learn how to use GitHub Copilot's intelligent suggestions, code completion, and error detection capabilities to improve your coding speed and accuracy. Discover how to integrate Copilot with your favorite IDEs, including Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, and more.

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  History of Moon Mission

  Introbooks Team

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  The Moon has held the imaginations of the human beings since the advent of the modern world. However, it is the only in the modern times that the humans have visited the lunar surface. Initially, this was achieved by the robotic machines and then it was achieved by the astronauts. The exploration of the moon and the landing of the humans on its surface have taught the humans much about the evolution of the Solar System and life on Earth. The humans have known for centuries about the effect on the biological cycles and tides from the waning and waxing Moon. But it had taken the space-age exploration and the landing of the Moon has revealed the connection of the existence of the human beings on a very fundamental level. 

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  New Developments in Physics

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  Development is the key to progress, and without development, there is not a single chance of improvement in any sector or area. When it comes to the Physics, it can be said that there is a great requirement of development in the field of Physics. It is necessary to understand the need for development and the basis because of which there is a requirement of development. The new developments in the field of Physics are extremely useful and beneficial in every aspect. There are a number of new developments that took place in the field of Physics in the past few years. Every month new enhancements in the existing systems are introduced for making life easier. It is very important to know the needs and requirements and accordingly the importance of the new development in Physics. With the help of new developments, any things can be accomplished. There is a brief discussion about the requirements and a precise discussion about some of the newest development that took place in Physics recently.

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  How to start a business with...

  Andrine Mendez

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  Ever dreamed of starting your own business but felt held back by a lack of money, connections, or experience? This audiobook is for you. 
  Narrated by me, Andrine Mendez, this is not your typical self-help or get-rich-quick guide. Work in Progress is a brutally honest, no-nonsense blueprint for building a business from scratch, even when the odds are stacked against you. I’ve been through it all—bootstrapping, failing, pivoting, scaling, and even exiting a startup—and in this audiobook, I share the real stories, raw lessons, and practical strategies that can help you take the first step toward entrepreneurship. 
  You’ll learn:How to validate your idea before spending time and money.Why storytelling is crucial in attracting customers, investors, and talent.How to deal with failure and turn it into an advantage.The power of iteration and pivoting—why your first idea won’t be your final one. 
  This audiobook is not about theories or fluff—it’s packed with real, actionable steps based on my journey from launching businesses with zero capital to raising funds and exiting a company. You’ll also get bonus chapters on finding grants, startup competitions, and even picking the right brand name. 
  Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional looking for a change, or someone who just needs that extra push to get started, this audiobook is designed to inspire, challenge, and guide you toward building something real. 
  And if you enjoy this, do me a favor—leave a review! Your feedback helps this book reach more people who need it. Now, let’s get started.

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