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  Comet Madness - How the 1910...

  Richard J. Goodrich

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  Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed comets were evil portents. In 1705, Edmond Halley liberated humanity from these primordial superstitions, proving that Newtonian mechanics rather than the will of the gods brought comets into our celestial neighborhood. Despite this scientific advance, when Halley's Comet returned in 1910, newspapers gleefully provoked a global hysteria that unfolded with tragic consequences.In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception.As the comet neared Earth, scientists and journalists alike scrambled to get the story straight as citizens the world over panicked.As a result, workmen shelved their tools, farmers refused to plant crops they would never harvest, and formerly reliable people stopped paying their creditors. Others suffered mental breakdowns, and some took their own lives.Comet Madness reveals how humans confront the unknown, how scientists learn about the world we inhabit, and how certain people—from outright hucksters to opportunistic journalists—harness fear to produce a profit.

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  Paws & Claws: A guide to animal...

  Poppy Pi

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  Our pets can get injured so having some basic first aid knowledge can really make a difference. Some injuries are more common than others and indeed some are more serious than others. But regardless of what the emergency is you will want to be prepared with the knowledge and right tools to deal with it. 
  In this audio book, you'll learn the basics to deal effectively with a pet emergency and it will cover essential topics such as CPR techniques, wound care, choking, having a well-stocked pet first aid kit and recognizing signs of distress. This audio book will teach you to be proactive in learning these skills and give you as a pet owner a sense of confidence to deal with an emergency. Learning to care for your pet will strengthen the bond between pets and their caregivers ensuring that our furry friends receive the best care in times of need.

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  Tales from Kentucky Nurses

  William Lynwood Montell

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  This oral history shares stories of Kentucky nurses—from frontier births to emergency rooms and from the early twentieth-century to the present day. From frontier times to the present day, Kentucky nurses have served with intelligence and energy, always ensuring that their patients received the best available care. Folklorist and oral historian William Lynwood Montell collects nearly two hundred stories from these hard-working men and women in Tales from Kentucky Nurses. From humorous anecdotes to spine-chilling coincidences, tragic circumstances, and heartwarming encounters, the tales in this lively volume are recorded exactly as they were told to Montell. This collection features anecdotes from the famous Frontier Nursing Service, which provided essential care to families in remote areas of the state and whose leader, Mary Breckinridge, is remembered for her wit and kindness. In addition, Montell's interviewees share ghost stories and describe folk remedies like the practice of placing an axe under a woman's pillow during labor to cut the pain. These firsthand accounts not only pay homage to an underappreciated profession but also preserve important aspects of Kentucky's history not likely to be recorded elsewhere.

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  Ultimate Women's Health...

  LoveAndBloom

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  The mental and emotional state of a woman’s health can affect her deeply physically. Women are generally more receptive to the energies and influences surrounding them. They are more empathetic. 
  When you are too sensitive to energies, you need tools to balance your hormones, mental state and emotional health. We need to protect our energies and psyches to feel balanced loved and nurtured. 
  In this course, we will heal from a spiritual perspective. We will cut all your ex-partner's cords. We want to stay healthy in all connections without any past influences. Next, we will heal your womb. Your womb has tremendous power in your manifestations. We clear all residue traumas wounds or pains that are recorded. Then we will do a menstrual cycle healing to balance your physical period back to balance. 
  This is a very powerful course in healing all aspects of womanhood. Take a chance to nurture yourself now!

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  Woman in Science

  John Augustine Zahm

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  A history of woman's role in science through the ages and the many contributions she has made. (summary by Guero)

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  The Star of the Neighborhood -...

  Eliran Dayan

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  This story is based on true events of a serious and noble attempt made by the author to save the life of a cherished white and ginger cat who was injured. 
  The author found a cat lying in his garden one day, wounded and meowing quietly. Together with his friend, they took the cat to a veterinarian. 
  The veterinarian told them that the cat had probably been hit by a car and crawled to the garden. 
  Eliran started then to write about the story of Jupiter the hero, the curious cat, who was fascinated by the stars in the heavens and wanted to be “The Star of the Neighborhood”. 
  The story presents a picture of the complexity of the life of street cats, showing the anticipated urban dangers and their dependence on the mercy of the people who volunteer to feed them and care for them. 
  This story resonates well beyond cats and people. It talks about the values of carrying for the other and being empathic. 
   
  About the author 
  Eliran Dayan is the founder and a director of a well-established journal for Hebrew poetry and He is also the proud founder of Motiv Publishing House, which has already published a number of books of different distinguished writers. 
   
  Eliran Dayan has published a number of books in Hebrew. "The Star Of The Neighborhood" is the first one to be translated into English and other languages such as Arabic, Russian and Japanese. 
   
  Eliran has an avid interest in the written word, and he is using it to shatter issues which evoke emotions in all of us. 
  You can join the discussion and learn more #elirandayan #worldjupiter 
   
  About the narrator 
  Simon Gillespie arrived in Australia in November of 1996, having established a successful career as an actor, singer and director in England. 
  Cabaret has been a constant feature in Simon’s career and he now enjoys enormous popularity globally. 
   
  His sets are always varied and well crafted, whether performing hits from Broadway shows and a range of classic and more recent material, or in his personal tribute to the greatest of all Australian singer-songwriters: Peter Allen. Simon’s delivery is both sophisticated, ‘tongue-in-cheek’ and always very personal. This is true entertainment. 
   
  Simon’s wealth of experience in theatre, TV, film, radio and cabaret shine through in his presentation in each new project. He is known as an exacting and energetic performer, with an eye for detail and the ability and determination to deliver. He remains one of Sydney's most enduring and popular entertainers and always 'in-demand' on Cruise Lines internationally. 
  You can join the discussion and learn more #simongillespie

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