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  Beyond Measure - The Hidden...

  James Vincent

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  A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. 
   
   
   
  From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking listeners from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, to the intellectual origins of the metric system in the French Revolution, and from the surprisingly animated rivalry between metric and imperial, to our current age of the "quantified self." At every turn, Vincent is keenly attuned to the political consequences of measurement, exploring how it has also been used as a tool for oppression and control. 
   
   
   
  Beyond Measure reveals how measurement is not only deeply entwined with our experience of the world, but also how its history encompasses and shapes the human quest for knowledge.

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  Habit Forming - Drug Addiction...

  Elizabeth Kelly Gray

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  Habitual drug use in the United States is at least as old as the nation itself. Habit Forming traces the history of unregulated drug use and dependency before 1914, when the Harrison Narcotic Tax Act limited sales of opiates and cocaine under US law. Many Americans used opiates and other drugs medically and became addicted. Some tried Hasheesh Candy, injected morphine, or visited opium dens, but neither use nor addiction was linked to crime, due to the dearth of restrictive laws. After the Civil War, American presses published extensively about domestic addiction. Later in the nineteenth century, many used cocaine and heroin as medicine. As addiction became a major public health issue, commentators typically sympathized with white, middle-class drug users, while criticizing such use by poor or working-class people and people of color. When habituation was associated with middle-class morphine users, few advocated for restricted drug access. By the 1910s, as use was increasingly associated with poor young men, support for regulations increased. In outlawing users' access to habit-forming drugs at the national level, a public health problem became a larger legal and social problem, one with an enduring influence on American drug laws and their enforcement.

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  World Energy Transitions Outlook...

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  This first volume of the 2023 Outlook provides an overview of progress by tracking implementation and gaps across all energy sectors, and identifies priority areas and actions based on available technologies that must be realised by 2030 to achieve net zero emissions by mid-century.

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  CNA - Maximize your CNA exam...

  Dexter Thornfield

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  Certified Nursing Assistant 
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  A New War on Cancer - The...

  Kristina Marusic, Philip J....

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  For more than fifty years, we have been waging, but not winning, the war on cancer. The astonishing news is that up to two-thirds of all cancer cases are linked to preventable environmental causes. If we can stop cancer before it begins, why don't we? 
   
   
   
  That was the question that motivated Kristina Marusic's revelatory inquiry into cancer prevention. They recognize that we will never reduce cancer rates without ridding our lives of the chemicals that increasingly trigger this deadly disease. 
   
   
   
  One scientist grew up without seeing examples of Indian-American women in the field, yet went on to make shocking discoveries about racial disparities in cancer risk. Another leader knew her calling was children's health, but realized only later in her career that kids can be harmed by invisible pollutants at their daycares. 
   
   
   
  For these individuals, the fight has become personal. And it certainly is personal for Berry, a young woman whose battle with breast cancer is woven throughout these pages. Marusic shows that, collectively, we have the power to prevent many cases like Berry's. The war on cancer is winnable—if we revolutionize the way we fight.

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  Small Business for Beginners -...

  Daniel Shore

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  This bundle consists of 6 books, all related to small businesses: 
  Business Ideas - In these pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of fresh business ideas, ranging from online ventures and service-based enterprises to creative endeavors and beyond. We'll explore how to identify lucrative market niches, leverage your skills and passions, and launch successful ventures with minimal startup costs. 
  Business Loans - This book is designed to be your comprehensive guide through the intricate landscape of business lending. From understanding the different types of loans available to navigating the application process and managing loan funds effectively, we'll walk you through every stage of the journey. 
  Data Entry - Data entry involves the process of inputting, updating, or managing data in various forms, such as text, numbers, or images, into a computer system or database. It's crucial for maintaining accurate records and facilitating efficient data management. Data entry tasks can range from simple manual entry to more complex processes involving verification and validation of data. 
  Digital Nomad - The digital nomad lifestyle has gained popularity in recent years due to advancements in technology and a shift in work culture towards remote employment. Digital nomads typically rely on laptops, smartphones, and internet connectivity to perform their work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.  
  Mining - Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. It involves various techniques such as drilling, blasting, and excavation to access deposits underground or from the surface. 
  Software Developer - In the chapters ahead, we'll explore the synergy between programming and business, from generating innovative ideas to launching and scaling successful ventures.

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