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  Wearable Technology -...

  Craig Dames

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  Wearable technology has rapidly transformed from a niche innovation to an integral part of modern life. From smartwatches that count our steps to clothing embedded with biometric sensors, wearable tech is shaping how we manage our health, interact with our environment, and even express our personal style. The evolution of wearables reflects not only advancements in hardware and software but also shifting consumer expectations toward more seamless and personalized digital experiences. 
  The origins of wearable technology can be traced back to simple pedometers and heart rate monitors used in fitness. Over time, these devices evolved with the integration of wireless communication, miniaturized sensors, and artificial intelligence. Today, wearables are capable of monitoring a range of physiological and environmental data in real time. They’re designed to be both functional and discreet, often appearing as everyday accessories like watches, rings, eyeglasses, or even fabric. This convergence of fashion and function has helped wearables gain mainstream appeal across various demographics. 
  At the heart of wearable technology are several key components. Sensors are fundamental, enabling the device to track everything from movement to temperature to heart rate variability. These sensors collect data, which is then processed by microprocessors embedded within the wearable. Wireless connectivity, typically through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, allows information to be transmitted to smartphones or cloud-based platforms for analysis and visualization. The user interface, often displayed through a mobile app, gives individuals meaningful feedback that helps them make informed decisions about their health and lifestyle.

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  Egyptian Science and Mathematics...

  Omar Khalil

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  Egyptian civilization, one of the oldest in human history, made extraordinary contributions to various fields of knowledge, particularly science and mathematics. These innovations, which spanned thousands of years, helped shape the development of ancient society and continue to influence modern science and mathematics. In ancient Egypt, knowledge was not merely a tool for survival but an integral part of their spiritual and practical lives. From monumental structures like the pyramids to advancements in medicine and astronomy, Egyptian science and mathematics were not just theoretical pursuits; they were embedded in the daily lives of the people and their understanding of the world around them. 
  The ancient Egyptians developed a deep understanding of the natural world, building complex systems of mathematics and science that were essential for both practical and religious purposes. The sciences of astronomy, engineering, and medicine, along with an elaborate system of mathematics, formed the backbone of their civilization. These scientific endeavors were often linked to the Egyptians' strong religious beliefs, which saw the cosmos, time, and the earth as interconnected and governed by divine forces. This understanding led to the creation of highly sophisticated technologies and systems, such as the construction of the pyramids, the development of early medicine, and the creation of accurate calendars for agricultural and religious purposes.

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  Original Works by Dr Buteyko and...

  Artour Rakhimov

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  This thought-provoking collection of original material, translated from Russian includes interviews with Dr. Buteyko covering the development of his ideas from 1962 to 1998 and his main CEOB ( Conscious Elimination of Deep Breathing ) manual. It is important because it provides insight into the power of his method when used by trained practitioners, especially in a clinical setting. His visionary and disciplined approach to healing was so successful that it threatened the medical establishment which unfortunately reacted by trying to suppress it but it managed to survive because of his independent mind, tenacity, and determined character. 
  The interviews complement each other well, adding interesting details of his life and work and also supporting the previously translated important 1969 Buteyko Lecture at the Moscow State University which sums up his achievement to that date and then adds information on the subsequent development of his thinking. 
  Here is a summary of the main chapters: 
  1. 1962 interview while he was Head of a functional Diagnostics laboratory within the Siberian branch of the USSR Academy of Science. 
  2. 1982 interview covers the development of his theoretical ideas and practical work in further detail. 
  3. Large practical guide ( CEOB Breath Retraining Manual ) showing his systematic approach to 'the Conscious Elimination of Deep Breathing' in sick patients in a clinical setting. 
  4. 1997 Buteyko answers questions by callers on a public radio program 
  5. Interview with a Siberian newspaper in 1998 when he was 75 where he talks about his work and medical and spiritual perspective. 
  6. Interview on Ukrainian Television in the late 1980s with a detailed restating of his work where he advocates for breathing retraining centers in Ukraine and Russia.

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  Carbon Technocracy - Energy...

  Victor Seow

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  A forceful reckoning with the relationship between energy and power through the history of what was once East Asia’s largest coal mine. 
   
  The coal-mining town of Fushun in China’s Northeast is home to a monstrous open pit. First excavated in the early twentieth century, this pit grew like a widening maw over the ensuing decades, as various Chinese and Japanese states endeavored to unearth Fushun’s purportedly “inexhaustible” carbon resources. Today, the depleted mine that remains is a wondrous and terrifying monument to fantasies of a fossil-fueled future and the technologies mobilized in attempts to turn those developmentalist dreams into reality. 
   
  In Carbon Technocracy, Victor Seow uses the remarkable story of the Fushun colliery to chart how the fossil fuel economy emerged in tandem with the rise of the modern technocratic state. Taking coal as an essential feedstock of national wealth and power, Chinese and Japanese bureaucrats, engineers, and industrialists deployed new technologies like open-pit mining and hydraulic stowage in pursuit of intensive energy extraction. But as much as these mine operators idealized the might of fossil fuel–driven machines, their extractive efforts nevertheless relied heavily on the human labor that those devices were expected to displace. Under the carbon energy regime, countless workers here and elsewhere would be subjected to invasive techniques of labor control, ever-escalating output targets, and the dangers of an increasingly exploited earth. 
   
  Although Fushun is no longer the coal capital it once was, the pattern of aggressive fossil-fueled development that led to its ascent endures. As we confront a planetary crisis precipitated by our extravagant consumption of carbon, it holds urgent lessons. This is a groundbreaking exploration of how the mutual production of energy and power came to define industrial modernity and the wider world that carbon made.

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  Cracking the Modern PM Interview...

  Alex Trottier

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  Cracking the Modern PM Interview is an essential guide for aspiring and experienced product managers navigating today’s highly competitive job market. This book provides a deep dive into the modern expectations for product management, from mastering Product-Led Growth (PLG) strategies and setting effective OKRs to building cross-functional collaboration skills and tackling technical interview challenges. Covering all stages of the hiring process, it teaches readers how to communicate with clarity, lead with vision, and showcase the adaptability that top tech companies demand. 
  The book includes actionable insights for demonstrating your value as a product manager, addressing questions about AI, remote work, and sustainability, and preparing for complex scenarios that come up in real-world product management. Designed to help you stand out in every interview, Cracking the Modern PM Interview offers strategies for both entry-level and senior product roles, including how to rise to director or CPO positions. With real-world examples, key frameworks like the STARR method, and detailed guidance on resumes, cover letters, and pitching yourself, this book is packed with everything you need to advance your product management career and secure a role in today’s tech landscape. 
  Perfect for anyone aiming to stay ahead, whether they are breaking into product management or seeking career advancement, this guide equips readers with the essential tools to navigate and excel in modern product manager interviews.

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  Trolling Ourselves to Death -...

  Jason Hannan

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  Almost forty years ago, Neil Postman argued that television had brought about a fundamental transformation to democracy. By turning entertainment into our supreme ideology, television had recreated public discourse in its image and converted democracy into show business. In Trolling Ourselves to Death, Jason Hannan builds on Postman's classic thesis, arguing that we are now not so much amusing, as trolling ourselves to death. 
   
   
   
  Contrary to the popular view of the troll as an exclusively anonymous online prankster, Hannan asserts that trolls have emerged from the cave, so to speak. Trolls now include politicians, performers, patriots, and protesters. What was once a mysterious phenomenon limited to the darker corners of the Internet has since gone mainstream, eroding our public culture and changing the rules of democratic politics. 
   
   
   
  Synthesizing media ecology with historical materialism, Hannan explores the disturbing rise of political unreason in the form of mass trolling and sheds light on the proliferation of disinformation, conspiracy theory, "cancel culture," and digital violence. Taking inspiration from Robert Brandom's innovative reading of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Trolling Ourselves to Death makes a case for building "a spirit of trust" to curb the epidemic of mass distrust that feeds the plague of political trolling.

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