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  Urban Health - Addressing Health...

  Lyric Vale

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  As the global population continues to urbanize at an unprecedented rate, the health challenges faced by city dwellers are becoming increasingly important. Over half of the world’s population now resides in urban areas, and this figure is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. While cities offer a multitude of opportunities for economic, social, and cultural growth, they also pose unique risks to the health and well-being of their inhabitants. The concentration of people, industries, and infrastructure in urban spaces brings forth a complex array of health issues, from air and water pollution to mental health challenges and inadequate healthcare access. Understanding and addressing these issues is crucial for creating cities that foster not only economic prosperity but also the physical and mental well-being of their populations. 
  Urban health problems are often exacerbated by rapid and unplanned growth. In many cities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the urbanization process is marked by overcrowded living conditions, poor sanitation, and a lack of adequate healthcare facilities. Urban air pollution, largely driven by traffic and industrial emissions, is a significant contributor to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and premature deaths. Meanwhile, the noise and stress associated with city living have been linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. These environmental factors, combined with limited access to green spaces and recreational areas, create a challenging backdrop for promoting public health in cities. 
  In addition to environmental hazards, urban health is also shaped by social determinants. Disparities in healthcare access, education, income, and living conditions often result in health inequities, particularly among marginalized populations. The urban poor, for instance, are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and lack proper healthcare resources.

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  The Science of Monsters - The...

  Meg Hafdahl & Kelly Florence

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  A must-have for any fan of horror and fantasy movies—Night of the Living Dead, A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Shining (Stephen King), and so many more! 
    
  If you love film that scares, and want to believe that zombies, vampires, and other deadly and terrifying creatures could be real, let Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence, the women behind the Horror Rewind podcast called “the best horror film podcast out there” by Film Daddy, take you to the world where horror and science meet. 
   
  Gothic media moguls Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence revisit the films from their childhood to discover the science behind the fear. Join Kelly and Meg as they unravel the medical mysteries and scientific marvels that inspired the creation of famous monsters like Nosferatu, Norman Bates, Dracula, Frankenstein, and many more. 
    
  An approachable and frightfully fun examination of what goes bump in the night, The Science of Monsters will thrill every horror fan.

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  Toxic Mayhem

  Vinson Chard

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  This is Vinson Chard's second book recounting stories about his time working as a Chemical Engineer. He 'spills the beans' on all the shenanigans perpetrated in the world of hazardous waste. The stories are of his hazardous and light-hearted misadventures while on these excursions and the colourful characters he meets along with way, with curious incidents like being shown some of the seedier areas of a Yorkshire city.There are stories of political intrigue at boardroom level, with company directors brawling in a prestigious Cardiff hotel on rugby International Day and Vinson forced to associate with a duplicitous Knight of the Realm. This is an eclectic mix of true stories and characters, all related with anecdotal humour. From the author of LIFE'S RICH MIX

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  Peak of the Devil: 100 Questions...

  Chip Haynes

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  What’s that peak oil thing you keep jabbering on about? 
  “Peak oil” is the phrase used to describe the point where the world’s oil supply, well, peaks. A fairly easy concept there. It’s the best we can do, and the best we will ever do, when it comes to pumping conventional crude oil out of the ground. After peak oil, it’s all downhill, production-wise. 
  Too many people think that peak oil means that the oil is going to run out, and that’s not quite right. The oil will not run out. Not ever. It will, over time, get increasingly rare and probably expensive (before it’s worthless), but there will always be at least a little bit of oil for us to use. Well, for someone to use. Probably not you and me, unless I sell a whole shipload of books. No pressure.

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  Relieving Joint Pain

  Vibration Health Hypnotic...

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  Relieving Joint Pain is a Mental Healing Technique which combines the Power of Hypnosis with the soothing effects of Meditation which is designed to reduce inflammation in problem joints, which will help reduce any associated pain as a result.  This technique is:-Completely Painless 100% safe 100% Natural Non Invasive No Medications Required No Use-By Date No adverse side effects No Downtime Treatment - as it can be listened to while you sleepThis Mental Healing Technique will mentally deliver a Treatment Process where a Medicinal Material is placed on your body which will instantly relax all your muscles and joints to allow the Material to extract any imperfections such as toxins and inflammation to restore them back to the perfect way they were always meant to be.Once any inflammation in your joints is reduced or removed, any associated Pain will also be Reduced or Removed at the same time.This is a one-time investment that will give you a life time of benefits. © Copyright

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  Peace & Tranquility: On Mars -...

  Mike Blake

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  Peace & Tranquility :: On Mars.This Poem was inspired by the film 'The Martian' released in 2015. Matt Damon was the single character actor that held center stage, in beautiful isolation (except for, in the film of certain death)  As being isolated on the Red Planet is Peaceful & Tranquil, but lethal.Part of the Cosmos Series of Poems.

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