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  Women Who Invented the Sixties -...

  Steve Golin

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  Women Who Invented the Sixties tells the story of how four women helped define the 1960s and made a lasting impression for decades to follow. 
   
   
   
  In 1960, Ella Baker played the key role in the founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which became an essential organization for students during the civil rights movement and the model for the antiwar and women's movements. In 1961, Jane Jacobs published The Death and Life of Great American Cities, changing the shape of urban planning irrevocably. In 1962, Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, creating the modern environmental movement. And in 1963, Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique, which sparked second-wave feminism and created lasting changes for women. Their four separate interventions helped, together, to end the 1950s and invent the 1960s. 
   
   
   
  Women Who Invented the Sixties situates each of these four women in the 1950s—Baker's early activism with the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Jacobs's work with Architectural Forum and her growing involvement in neighborhood protest, Carson's conservation efforts and publications, and Friedan's work as a labor journalist and the discrimination she faced—before exploring their contributions to the 1960s and the movements they each helped shape.

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  Called By The Wild - The Dogs...

  Graham Spence, Conraad De...

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  The thrilling story of a pioneering conservationist working with dogs to protect wildlife from poachers.
  Conraad de Rosner is one of the first game rangers to focus on working with specially trained dogs to protect wildlife from poachers – both 'bushmeat' poachers, who use cruel snares to trap animals, and criminal syndicates killing for rhinoceros horn and capturing critically endangered pangolins, the most trafficked animal in the world.
  Con's life – constantly at risk from poachers, wildlife and even his own fellow rangers – has been saved on numerous occasions by his devoted canine companions. His first dog, Zingela, a Weimaraner, saved Con from near certain death at the hands of two fellow rangers; on another occasion, Zingela alerted Con to a concealed wounded buffalo, one of Africa's most dangerous animals, about to charge.
  When Zingela was tragically killed, hit by a car while Con was away, the only meagre consolation was that Con had kept Landa, one of the nine puppies sired by Zingela. Landa followed in his father's footsteps as the leader of the canine anti-poaching team that is still operating today. Con's story is an epic of modern-day African wildlife conservation, filled with courage, adventure and romance.

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  Craving Control: Unmasking the...

  Harlan Everwood

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  Craving Control: Unmasking the Hidden Addictions in Our Food 
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you seeking to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the hidden addictions lurking in our food? 
  Searching for a comprehensive guide that reveals all necessary elements to identify and control these cravings? 
  Your quest ends here! 
  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your understanding, applying practical strategies, and engaging in hands-on exercises. With this, you're geared for success. 
  Updated for the latest trends and research on hidden food addictions. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
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  Our guide stands out through comprehensive coverage, essential for your journey to control food cravings. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official dietary or health entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
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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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  Introduction to Computers -...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  This course offers a thorough understanding of computers, beneficial for beginners or those seeking to refresh their skills. You'll gain insights into computer components, their functions, and operating systems, empowering you to use technology confidently and efficiently.Key Learnings:- Fundamental understanding of computer components and functions.- Explore various operating systems.- Develop effective file management skills.- Master software and application usage.- Navigate the internet safely and efficiently.- Enhance communication with effective email management.- Create professional text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.- Learn essential computer security practices.- Understand cloud computing benefits.- Troubleshoot common computer problems.Engage in practical lessons that cover essential computer knowledge, from foundational components to advanced functionalities. Learn how different operating systems work and when to use them. Improve your file organization for a more manageable digital workspace, and explore key software vital for daily tasks.Enhance your web browsing techniques for safer, more efficient internet use, and develop proficient email communication skills. Create and edit professional documents, equipping yourself for personal and professional success. Understand computer security to protect your data and devices from potential threats.The course concludes with advanced topics such as cloud computing and troubleshooting, giving you a well-rounded skill set for modern digital needs. Upon completion, you'll have a solid grasp of computer fundamentals, allowing you to confidently and effectively navigate the digital world and tackle everyday computer challenges.

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  The Gambler's Fallacy -...

  William Rands

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  The Gambler's Fallacy, also known as the Monte Carlo fallacy, is a common cognitive bias in which individuals believe that past events can influence future random outcomes. It is particularly evident in gambling scenarios, where players wrongly assume that a string of bad or good luck must be followed by a reversal. The core principle of the fallacy lies in the misinterpretation of probability. In reality, the odds of a specific event occurring remain constant, regardless of what happened in the past. This misunderstanding can lead to poor decision-making and increased risks. 
  The roots of the Gambler's Fallacy can be traced back to the early days of gambling, particularly in games of chance such as roulette. A notable historical example occurred in 1913 at the Monte Carlo casino, where the ball in a roulette wheel landed on black 26 times in a row. Spectators, believing the outcome was due for a change, began betting heavily on red. However, the fallacy is that each spin of the wheel is an independent event, and the probability of landing on red or black remains the same, regardless of previous outcomes. This phenomenon was named after the casino, where many people lost large sums due to their misguided beliefs. 
  In the context of games like roulette or coin flips, every spin or toss is independent, with no memory of past results. A fair coin, for example, has a 50% chance of landing heads or tails on each toss. However, when gamblers fall prey to the Gambler's Fallacy, they believe that if the coin lands heads several times in a row, the chances of tails increase with each successive flip. This misunderstanding can be disastrous, especially when it leads to reckless betting behavior.

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