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  The Sadness Business

  Patrick Landman

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  Have you lost a loved one? Your sadness becomes depression. Your child is a little too lively? He or she may be a danger to society. Do you have a penchant for cake? You have a psychiatric disorder.
  The new standard way of thinking about mental health, dictated by the publication of an international guide, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, is authorian and overshadows Therapeutic Listening in favor of the drug treatment—its latest version, the DSM-5, lists more than 350 diseases.
  Patrick Landman exposes the abuses of such a takeover—the range of normality is reduced and we all become consumers of psychotropic drugs, and even potential lunatics.

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  Dendrology - Trees of the World

  Mike Crawford

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  Dendrology, the scientific study of trees, is a vital branch of botany that focuses on the classification, identification, and understanding of tree species. This field plays a crucial role in ecology, forestry, and environmental conservation, providing insight into the diverse world of trees and their essential roles in nature. Trees, which are the dominant form of life in many ecosystems, are a cornerstone of life on Earth, offering a range of ecological, economic, and cultural benefits. The study of dendrology bridges several scientific disciplines, from biology to environmental science, and helps us better appreciate the complexity of our planet's flora. 
  The word "dendrology" comes from the Greek words "dendron," meaning tree, and "logos," meaning study or discourse. This definition encapsulates the core purpose of the field, which is to understand and classify the vast diversity of tree species that populate our planet. Dendrologists are experts in tree identification, often able to distinguish species based on various physical characteristics such as leaf shape, bark texture, fruit type, and overall tree structure. This expertise is essential for managing forests, conserving biodiversity, and studying the interactions between trees and their environments. 
  The history of dendrology dates back to ancient civilizations, where humans began to categorize and study trees for practical purposes such as medicine, shelter, and food. The ancient Greeks and Romans, for example, were among the first to document trees in written texts, recognizing the importance of trees for both human use and environmental balance. However, it was during the Age of Exploration, in the 16th and 17th centuries, that dendrology began to emerge as a formal scientific discipline. Botanists and naturalists, such as Carl Linnaeus, developed classification systems that allowed trees to be systematically categorized and understood.

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  Terrible Beauty - Reckoning with...

  Auden Schendler

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  Something's gone badly awry with environmentalism. We faithfully separate our waste into different streams, but wonder whether it really makes a difference. Global companies announce their commitment to carbon negativity while simultaneously sponsoring oil conferences. American businesses, communities, and individuals assiduously measure their carbon footprints, then implement voluntary emissions-reduction programs, all while trumpeting their do-gooderism. 
   
   
   
  The problem is, none of this—whether individual efforts or corporate sustainability tactics—will make a dent in solving the civilizational threat of climate change. We only pretend it will, at our peril. 
   
   
   
  As Auden Schendler argues in this provocative, powerful book, we're living a big green lie. The hard truth is that much of the modern environmental road map could have been written by the fossil fuel industry specifically to avoid disrupting the status quo. But there is another truth: while ineffective or duplicitous environmentalism has become standard practice, we all have friends and family we love and care about, whose future depends on solving the problem of climate change. Conscience tells us we have an obligation to repair the world. How can our common dreams be so at odds with our daily practice? And how might we meld our spirit and our passion to create a better future?

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  Electro Girl

  Lainie Chait

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  Lainie Chait was diagnosed with epilepsy in 1991 at the age of 19. At the time of diagnosis, there were three roads to go down - avoidance, acceptance or rebellion.  Avoidance was her first choice. Falling in the shower, brain jerks and muscle twitches when she was 14 was the beginning of something 'not quite right' about her early teenage years. She hid these symptoms from family and friends for three years in the hope that they were just ‘growing pains’.As she started reaching the age of independence (18 in Australia) and started to drink, stay up late and go out partying, these ‘growing pains’ turned into a seizure condition that could no longer be ignored.  Eventually doctors, diagnoses and medicines were brought into the equation.She tried acceptance but at the time it wasn’t the right fit, as the very thought of taming down her young, fun life and replace it with medicine, early nights and mature personal decisions was just too hard to fathom. Rebellion then became her main focus and she achieved this by partying, staying up late and ignoring the triggers. This mindset carried with it an enormous amount of embarrassment and shame.  She constantly felt like a failure after each of the 250+ Grand Mal seizures she endured over 25 years.  But she wasn’t just rebelling against a diagnosis; she was rebelling against a system that has the capacity to make you feel better but at a price that also keeps you in a place of perpetual illness.  She needed to know why she had epilepsy and the only way she was going to find this out was to take herself off all the meds and research it, live it, feel it, document and manage it for herself.She did this much to the horror of her doctors, friends and family.  She went on a journey to get to know her brain and what makes it tick and glitch. The journey was about finding out just how much control she did and didn’t have over her seizures.Electro Girl is Lainie Chait's story of resilience, growth and self advocacy.

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  Data Science and Analytics...

  Daniel Richards

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  "Data Science and Analytics Essentials: The Revolution of Decision-Making: Leveraging Data in the Digital Age" is a comprehensive guide designed to demystify the intricate world of data science and analytics. This book delves into the transformative power of data in the digital age, where every click, transaction, and interaction generates valuable information. It explores how data science and analytics have revolutionized decision-making processes across various sectors, from business and healthcare to government and academia.  
  As you delve into the pages of this book, you'll find a wealth of practical knowledge on the foundational concepts of data science. From data collection to preparation and preprocessing techniques, each topic is designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your professional life. The book also covers critical areas such as data quality and governance, ensuring accuracy and consistency in your data-driven decisions. It provides an in-depth look at data transformation, feature engineering, and the essential tools and technologies used in the field, such as Python, R, and SQL, all of which are directly applicable to your work.  
  With practical examples and real-world applications, the book highlights the importance of exploratory data analysis, visualization techniques, and the statistical foundations necessary for robust data analysis. By understanding and leveraging these essentials, readers will be equipped to harness the full potential of data, driving innovation and making informed decisions in an increasingly data-centric world. Whether you are a novice or an experienced professional, this book is an invaluable resource for navigating the complexities of data science and analytics.

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  The Senior User Guide To IPhone...

  Jim Wood

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  With this book in your hands, you will have a lot more grasp of how the iPhone Pro Max can serve you better and makes you a proud senior who is able to compete with the young on how to also use the iPhone. It is time to feel young again. 
  What you will learn in this book: 
  •   How to unbox your new iPhone and set it up easily without stress 
  •   Various ways of setting up SIRI to be your personal digital assistant 
  •   Configure your phone to track your walking stability and walking steadiness to reduce chances of you falling especially when alone 
  •   How to monitor important health signs with the iPhone 
  •   And lots more 
  Click the button to order your copy now.

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