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  The Deadly Rise of Anti-science...

  M.D. Peter J. Hotez

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  During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one renowned scientist, in his famous bowtie, appeared daily on major news networks such as MSNBC, NPR, the BBC, and others.  
   
  Dr. Peter J. Hotez often went without sleep, working around the clock to develop a nonprofit COVID-19 vaccine and to keep the public informed. During that time, he was one of the most trusted voices on the pandemic and was even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for  
  his selfless work. He also became one of the main targets of anti-science rhetoric that gained traction through conservative news media.  
   
  In this eyewitness story of how the anti-vaccine movement grew into a dangerous and prominent anti-science element in American politics, Hotez describes the devastating impacts it has had on Americans’ health and lives. As a scientist who has endured antagonism from anti-vaxxers and been at the forefront of both essential scientific discovery and advocacy, Hotez is uniquely qualified to tell this story. By weaving his personal experiences together with information on how the anti-vaccine movement became a tool of far-right political figures around the world, Hotez opens readers’ eyes to the dangers of anti-science. He explains how anti-science became a major societal and lethal force: in the first years of the pandemic, more than 200,000 unvaccinated Americans needlessly died despite the widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines. Even as he paints a picture of the world under a shadow of aggressive ignorance, Hotez demonstrates his innate optimism, offering solutions for how to combat science denial and save lives in the process.

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  Vagus Nerve Exercises - A...

  David Bailey

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  Have you ever suffered from severe anxiety, depression, or stress without any obvious reason? 
  Did you know that our body has the power to heal its physical and psychological condition naturally if you only give him the right tools to do it? 
  Would you like to have a guide that would teach you how to live a healthy and productive life? 
  I think you are already interested, so just keep reading… 
  You probably already heard about the Vagus Nerve and its functions. It is also called the most important nerve in our body - a nerve that sends signals from our brain to the most important organs of our body, such as heart, respiratory system, digestion system. It also can have a massive effect on our brain activity and psychological health. It looks like a very important part of our body, isn’t it? 
  Here is a short brief of what you are going to get out of this audiobook:Why is the health of the Vagus Nerve so important?Potential Symptoms Of Vagus Nerve Dysfunction12 Vagus Nerve Stimulation TechniquesLifestyles changes you must do to keep mental and physical wellnessDiseases that are closely related to Vagus Nerve illnessThe Role Of The Vagus Nerve In Depression and AnxietyMuch much more… 
  Keep in mind that this book is not only about theory and useful information, even though it is very important. My main mission was to show what you can do every day and teach you the most beneficial habits and exercises you must do, so you don’t have to face any health problems long term. 
  Now it is your turn to take action. 
  Scroll up, click on “Buy Now” and start healing your mind and your body!

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  Time Talks

  Tenzin Trepp

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  This is a series of discussions on Existential Realism — a framework that rethinks time, existence, and reality from the ground up. 
  At its core is a simple distinction: 
  The present alone exists — but the past and future are still real. 
  The past persists as traces, constraints, and records. 
  The future exists as structured possibilities, tendencies, and open directions. 
  This series develops that idea across multiple domains. 
  We examine why the block universe fails to account for becoming, how quantum physics may favor a present-centered ontology, and why relativity does not eliminate the present but reshapes it into a relative structure. 
  We move through entropy, causality, and the emergence of time — into biology, where organisms live in bounded temporal horizons, and into cognition, where time is both constructed and constrained. 
  We explore ethics grounded in the present, the role of agency in an open world, and formal logic systems that model these distinctions precisely. 
  Along the way, we confront competing views — presentism, eternalism, and various hybrid theories — not by dismissing them, but by placing them within a shared logical and conceptual space. 
  This is not a single argument, but a cumulative framework. 
  Each episode adds a piece: from physics to phenomenology, from formal logic to lived experience — all centered on one claim: 
  Reality is not a frozen totality, but an unfolding structure in which the present is the only point of existence.

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  Radiolab Greatest Hits Vol 3 -...

  Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser

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  Radiolab is one of the most popular and longest-running shows produced by WNYC, with over 2 million weekly listeners across public radio and podcasting.  
  Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser. 
  VOLUME 3: SPACE 
  “Bit Flip” - What do a hacked Belgian election, a falling airplane, and a fleet of runaway cars all have in common? The answer just might lie in the stars. 
  Terrestrials: “The Unimaginable” (Radiolab for Kids) - An invisible entity journeys to Planet Earth and literally rocks our world. 
  “The Middle of Everything Ever” - We all have moments when, facing the future or staring into the vastness of space, we feel small. But are we small? One listener asked us to find out. 
  “Mixtapes to the Moon” - They promised to change you. They ended up changing all of us. On July 20, 1969, humanity watched as Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon. 
  “The Moon Itself” - On Monday, April 8, 2024, for a large swath of North America, the sun disappeared, in the middle of the day. In this episode, we stop treating the moon like a bit player in this epic cosmic event and place it center stage. 
  “The Distance of the Moon” - How far is the moon, really? Could you get there with a ladder? A live event reading hosted by Radiolab and Selected Shorts.

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  The Good Bad & The Rugby –...

  Alex Payne, James Haskell, Mike...

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  'I want absolutely nothing to do with this book.' – Owen Farrell 
  THREE RUGBY MEGASTARS. 
  ONE EPIC BOOK. 
  Welcome to the wild world of The Good, The Bad & The Rugby.  
  They say what goes on tour stays on tour…but not this time. 
  Dive headfirst into the banter, bruises and brilliance of rugby with the team behind The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast. Packed with shenanigans, laugh-out-loud stories and a little chaos, this book offered a behind-the-scenes pass to the lives, laughs and legendary matches of three rugby megastars – on and off the pitch. 
  'There's rugby, laughter and, of course, more of me' – JAMES HASKELL 
  'The lawyers are once again on standby' – ALEX PAYNE 
  'I have no idea how this book deal was signed, but in the spirit of GBR -"One in, all in"' – MIKE TINDALL 
  Among the key questions answered are:What happened when Mike took their shambles of a podcast inside the walls of Windsor Castle to meet the Prince and Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal?How did James end up nearly killing himself on the way to the DJ set, find himself forced to save Payno from Tins and get confronted by irate fan?Why did Alex's broadcasting career sink to such depressing depths? And will it ever recover? (Spoiler alert – it won't.) 
  In this epically no-holds-barred book, all three of them go behind the scenes of the hugely successful podcast, pulling back the curtain to reveal their most outrageous antics on tour – the ups, the downs and the sideways – and leaving no story untold. 
  All is unleashed. 
  This autobiography is a non-fiction account of the world of rugby, filled with humour and the kind of insider information that only comes from being on the inside. It's a memoir that takes readers on a journey through the sport, the podcasting world, and the lives of three of its biggest stars. 
  For fans of Rachel Murphy (Loose Head), Christopher Andersen (Jackie After Jack), Robert Jobson (Guarding Diana), Luke Upton (Hard Men of Rugby), and Peter Crouch (How to Be an Ex-Footballer). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  IoT Programming - Building Smart...

  Mark Jackson

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  In an increasingly interconnected world, the Internet of Things (IoT) represents the frontier of technology, where everyday objects are becoming smart and interconnected. "IoT Programming: Building Smart, Connected Systems" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the intricacies of IoT development, from conceptualization and prototyping to deployment and integration. 
  From Concept to Reality: Explore the fundamental concepts of IoT, understanding how devices, sensors, and actuators communicate and interact within IoT ecosystems. Gain insights into the evolution of IoT technologies and their transformative potential across industries. 
  Hands-On Learning: Dive into practical examples using popular IoT hardware platforms like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP8266. Learn to develop applications that collect, process, and analyze real-time data, leveraging both cloud-based and edge computing solutions. 
  Security and Scalability: Navigate the complexities of IoT security, implementing best practices to safeguard devices and data against evolving threats. Discover strategies for scaling IoT solutions and integrating them seamlessly into existing infrastructures. 
  Future-Proof Your Skills: Stay ahead with insights into emerging trends such as 5G connectivity and edge computing, and explore the integration of AI and machine learning in IoT applications. Understand the ethical considerations and societal impacts of IoT technologies shaping our digital future. 
   

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