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  Timekeepers - How the World...

  Simon Garfield

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  By the bestselling author of Just My Type: a “thoroughly enjoyable and illuminating” journey into the concept of time “stuffed with fascinating material” (Observer, UK).Timekeepers is a book about our obsession with time and our desire to measure it, control it, sell it, film it, perform it, immortalize it and make it meaningful. In this fascinating, anecdotal exploration, award-winning author Simon Garfield has two simple intentions: to tell some illuminating stories, and to ask whether we have all gone completely nuts. Here, Garfield explores the nature of time through stories such as: the Beatles learning to be brilliant in an hour and a half; an Englishman arriving back from Calcutta, refusing to adjust his watch; Beethoven’s symphonic wishes being ignored; a US Senator’s speech that goes for 25 hours; the horrors of war frozen at the click of a camera; a woman who designs a ten-hour clock and reinvents the calendar; Roger Bannister living out the same four minutes over a lifetime; and a who prince attempts to stop time in its tracks.“Digressive, gossipy, thoughtful and thoroughly entertaining.”—The Sunday Times, UK

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  The Tell-Tale Brain - A...

  V. S. Ramachandran

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  V. S. Ramachandran is at the forefront of his field-so much so that Richard Dawkins dubbed him the "Marco Polo of neuroscience." Now, in a major new work, Ramachandran sets his sights on the mystery of human uniqueness. Taking us to the frontiers of neurology, he reveals what baffling and extreme case studies can teach us about normal brain function and how it evolved. Synesthesia becomes a window into the brain mechanisms that make some of us more creative than others. And autism-for which Ramachandran opens a new direction for treatment-gives us a glimpse of the aspect of being human that we understand least: self-awareness. Ramachandran tackles the most exciting and controversial topics in neurology with a storyteller's eye for compelling case studies and a researcher's flair for new approaches to age-old questions. Tracing the strange links between neurology and behavior, this book unveils a wealth of clues into the deepest mysteries of the human brain.

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  History of Standard Oil The:...

  Ida M. Tarbell

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  The History of the Standard Oil Company is a book written by journalist Ida Tarbell in 1904. It was an exposé of the Standard Oil Company, run at that time by oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller the richest figure in America's history. Originally serialized in 19 parts in McClure's magazine, the book was a seminal example of muckraking, and inspired many other journalists to write about trusts, large businesses that (in the absence of strong antitrust law in the 19th century) attempted to gain monopolies in various industries. The History of the Standard Oil Company was credited with hastening the breakup of Standard Oil, which came about in 1911. ( Summary by Wikipedia )Note:  This reading does not include any of the 36 Appendices.

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  effects of cannabigerol (CBG) on...

  Craig McKay

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  Are you wondering what the potential applicability of the cannabinoid CBG has to dermatological disorders?Are you looking for a short narrative review that won’t break the bank that has also been co-written by someone who holds a Ph.D. in plant-based medicine and pharmacology?Maybe you have already started incorporating CBD into your topical products and wondered if its big brother, the lesser-known cannabinoid, CBG, is going to be even more effective in treating chronic skin issues?Regardless of why you are here, you won’t be disappointed.We have conducted a detailed literature search for you in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases using the following keywords, including synonyms, and all the possible combinations of them; cannabinoids, skin disorder, cannabigerol, cutaneous disorder.Relevant studies that reported a mechanism of action or a dermatological therapeutic effect of CBG, were included in this review. The 35 medical studies we reviewed are contained at the end of this paper so you can go off and study them in more detail if required.As someone who co-founded Scotland’s first cannabis cosmetics manufacturing specialist, Cannafull, and CBD beauty brand, Ascend, I know first-hand what it is like to be ahead of the curve. I truly hope you find this short paper useful in kick-starting discussions on how CBG will eclipse CBD’s market-disrupting footsteps in monumental fashion.The big question is, will you embrace it early on, or get left behind...“There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.” — Niccolo Machiavelli

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  Applying Artificial Intelligence...

  Dan Rose Johansen

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  Dive into the world of AI with "Applying Artificial Intelligence," a transformative guide designed to demystify the technology and unlock its potential for your organisation. Amidst the whirlwind of misconceptions and speculative narratives surrounding AI, this book emerges as a beacon of clarity, shedding light on how technology can enhance human performance."Applying Artificial Intelligence" is not just another book; it's a strategic toolkit tailored for forward-thinking organisations eager to harness the power of the technologies. With a focus on practical application, this guide empowers your in-house experts to bridge the gap between complex AI concepts and real-world business challenges. It's about turning the abstract into the actionable.Imagine equipping your team with the knowledge to identify opportunities where AI can drive innovation, optimise operations, and create unparalleled competitive advantages. This book offers a pragmatic approach to understanding AI's role in problem-solving and decision-making, backed by a practical methodology for confidently managing projects.Gone are the days when the realms of AI technology and business strategy operated in silos. "Applying Artificial Intelligence" champions a collaborative approach, advocating for the education of your domain experts in AI principles. This strategy ensures that those who know your business best also lead the charge in integrating AI solutions, making for a seamless fusion of tech prowess and business acumen.Prepare to transform your organisation's approach to AI, turning scepticism into strategy and confusion into clarity. "Applying Artificial Intelligence" is your gateway to unlocking the untapped potential of AI in your business, one insightful chapter at a time. Let your domain experts become the architects of your AI-driven future, and watch as your business unfolds new horizons of efficiency and innovation.

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  Quantum Steampunk - The Physics...

  Nicole Yunger Halpern

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  Victorian era steam engines and particle physics may seem worlds apart, yet a new branch of science, quantum thermodynamics, reenvisions the scientific underpinnings of the Industrial Revolution through the lens of today's roaring quantum information revolution. Classical thermodynamics needs reimagining to take advantage of quantum mechanics, the basic framework that explores the nature of reality by peering at minute matters, down to the momentum of a single particle.In her exciting new book, Harvard physicist Dr. Nicole Yunger Halpern introduces these concepts with what she calls "quantum steampunk," after the fantastical genre that pairs futuristic technologies with Victorian sensibilities. While listeners follow the adventures of a rag-tag steampunk crew on trains, dirigibles, and automobiles, they explore questions such as, "Can quantum physics revolutionize engines?" and "What deeper secrets can quantum information reveal about the trajectory of time?"Yunger Halpern also describes her own adventures in the quantum universe and provides an insider's look at the work of the scientists obsessed with its technological promise. Quantum Steampunk explores the field's aesthetic, shares its whimsy, and gazes into the potential of a quantum future. The result is a blast for fans of science, science fiction, and fantasy.

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