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  Infected - How Power Politics...

  Muhammad H. Zaman

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  In this groundbreaking new book, award-winning scientist Muhammad H. Zaman delves into the history of US epidemics, from the earliest cases of syphilis, cholera, and smallpox to AIDS and the recent COVID crisis, to show how the country's response (or lack thereof) to infectious disease in America is part of a critical, time-tested strategy in America's toolbox of oppression of the weak, the poor, and the non-white. 
   
   
   
  In the vein of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Dorothy Roberts's Fatal Invention, Infected is the epic story of white supremacists, compromised doctors, racist politicians, and the heroes who challenged them. Zaman shows that exclusionary immigration acts, the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, the development of biological weapons, the early response to the AIDS epidemic, the fake CIA vaccination campaign in Pakistan, and the xenophobic rhetoric sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic are all parts of the same deeper story—one of medical science twisted in the service of social control. 
   
   
   
  This is a story that continues today, on Native American reservations, in foreign zones occupied by the US military, and on our borders, where asylum seekers are denied lifesaving medicines. Melding cutting-edge science and history, Infected presents infection as a key to understanding our recent past, present, and future.

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  The Nature of Desert Nature -...

  Gary Paul Nabhan

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  In this refreshing collection, one of our best writers on desert places, Gary Paul Nabhan, challenges traditional notions of the desert. Beautiful, reflective, and at times humorous, Nabhan's extended essay also called "The Nature of Desert Nature" reveals the complexity of what a desert is and can be. He passionately writes about what it is like to visit a desert and what living in a desert looks like when viewed through a new frame, turning age-old notions of the desert on their heads. 
   
   
   
  Nabhan invites a prism of voices—friends, colleagues, and advisors from his more than four decades of study of deserts—to bring their own perspectives. Scientists, artists, desert contemplatives, poets, and writers bring the desert into view and investigate why these places compel us to walk through their sands and beneath their cacti and acacia. We observe the spines and spears, stings and songs of the desert anew. Unexpected. Surprising. Enchanting. Like the desert itself, each essay offers renewed vocabulary and thoughtful perceptions. 
   
   
   
  The desert inspires wonder. Attending to history, culture, science, and spirit, The Nature of Desert Nature celebrates the bounty and the significance of desert places.

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  Alex & Me - How a Scientist and...

  Irene Pepperberg

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  New York Times Bestseller 
  The remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas.  
  ""You be good. I love you,"" were Alex's final words to his owner, research scientist Irene Pepperberg, before his premature death at age thirty-one on September 6, 2007. An African Grey parrot, Alex had a brain the size of a shelled walnut, yet he could add, sound out words, understand concepts like bigger, smaller, more, fewer, and none, and he disproved the widely accepted idea that birds possess no potential for language or anything remotely comparable to human intelligence. 
  Alex & Me is the incredible story of an amazing, irascible parrot and his best friend who stayed together through thick and thin for thirty years—the astonishing, moving, and unforgettable story of a landmark scientific achievement and a beautiful relationship.

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  Sleep Induction: Harness the...

  Restorative Sound Healing Therapy

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  Sleep Induction is your ticket to a more peaceful and restorative night’s sleep. Immerse yourself in the soothing resonance of gentle electronic hums, expertly designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and reset your nervous system. Perfect for promoting restful sleep, or alleviating anxiety, these ambient sounds create a serene atmosphere for relaxation and mental clarity. Let the subtle vibrations guide you into a state of tranquility.
   
  
   
  By harnessing the power of sound therapy, this innovative audio program is designed to help you drift off faster, reduce bedtime anxiety, and wake up feeling refreshed.
   
  
   
  Each soothing track features expertly layered frequencies and minimalistic, calming melodies, guiding your mind and body into a state of profound relaxation.
   
  
   
  Whether you struggle with restlessness, stress, or simply crave deeper rest, Sleep Induction offers a gentle yet highly effective solution. Embrace the tranquil world of sound therapy—and reclaim the rejuvenating sleep you deserve.
   
  
   
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  This program uses a strategic combination of soothing music, carefully layered frequencies, and gentle soundscapes to guide your brain into a relaxed state. As you listen, your mind naturally shifts from the busy, high-alert state of wakefulness into slower, sleep-friendly brainwave patterns—reducing tension, racing thoughts, and restlessness.
   
  
   
  By incorporating these tracks into your nightly routine, you create a consistent, calming environment that conditions your body and mind to associate bedtime with tranquility and restful sleep. The result? A deeper, more restorative slumber. Whether you’re dealing with occasional sleeplessness or long-term sleep challenges, Sleep Induction is your comforting companion to reclaim the rejuvenating rest you need.

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  The Electron - A Biography

  Brian Clegg

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  Lo sentimos, ahora mismo no disponemos de sinopsis para este libro. Entra a leerlo en 24symbols.com

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  Of Ice and Men - How We've Used...

  Fred Hogge

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  An exploration of humanity’s relationship with ice since the dawn of civilization, Of Ice and Men reminds us that only by understanding this unique substance can we save the ice on our planet—and perhaps ourselves. 
   
  Ice tells a story. It writes it in rock. It lays it down, snowfall by snowfall at the ends of the earth where we may read it like the rings on a tree. It tells our planet’s geological and climatological tale. 
   
  Ice tells another story too: a story about us. It is a tale packed with swash-buckling adventure and improbable invention, peopled with driven, eccentric, often brilliant characters. It tells how our species has used ice to reshape the world according to our needs and our desires: how we have survived it, harvested it, traded it, bent science to our will to make it—and how in doing so we have created globe-spanning infrastructures that are entirely dependent upon it. 
   
  And even after we have done all that, we take ice so much for granted that we barely notice it. 
   
  Ice has supercharged the modern world. It has allowed us to feed ourselves and cure ourselves in ways unimaginable two hundred years ago. It has enabled the global population to rise from less than 1 billion to nearly 7½ billion—which just happens to cover the same period of time as humanity has harvested, manufactured, and distributed ice on an industrial scale. 
   
  And yet the roots of our fascination with ice and its properties run much deeper than the recent past.

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