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  Eyes And Eyesight - Our View Of...

  Owen Jones

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  From the dawn of vision correction with the advent of eyeglasses to the revolutionary advancements in Lasik surgery and beyond, this exploration traverses the evolution of techniques that enhance and restore our eyesight. Alongside conventional methods like contact lenses and glasses, we will navigate through modern innovations that hold the promise of reshaping the landscape of vision correction. 
  But this book goes beyond the physical mechanisms of eyesight. It unravels the tapestry of ocular health, addressing contemporary issues, preventative measures, and emerging technologies that not only correct vision but also contribute to the holistic well-being of our eyes. 
  Join me on this captivating expedition into the realm of eyes and eyesight, where science, technology, and the innate wonder of our sensory perception converge. Together, let`s embark on a comprehensive exploration that celebrates the intricate symphony of our eyes as they reveal the world outside—a world that unfolds before us, vibrant, detailed, and filled with infinite possibilities.

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  The Perfect Organism - An Alien:...

  Andy Kelly

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  An unofficial guide to Alien: Isolation, the greatest, scariest horror game ever made. 
   
  There aren’t many computer games that can justify an entire book, but for superfans, Alien: Isolation is truly extraordinary and Perfect Organism reveals all there is to know about every aspect of this masterful game. 
   
  Discover the rationale and authenticity of the set design and art direction, learn about the alien’s unnerving abilities to second-guess the players and the importance of its unique height, find out more about the importance of the dynamic audio and the use of seventies archive soundbites, as well as the darkly beautiful music. And immerse yourself in the technical brilliance of the level design and the user interface, before reading about the deleted content, and the scenes and features that never made the final cut. 
   
  Alien: Isolation is a game of remarkable depth, complexity, and detail, and together with a level-by-level mission guide, this audiobook will answer all of your questions, as well as many you haven’t yet thought to ask!

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  Second Lives - The Journey of...

  Ralph B. Lilly MD, Diane F....

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  One man’s journey from doctor to patient to healer. Second Lives is a first-hand account of neurologist Ralph Lilly’s recovery from a traumatic brain injury and how the lessons of his recovery enabled him to help others with their own recoveries.  
  “Discharged from a hospital just means you’re not dead.” These words of Ralph B. Lilly, M.D., describe his early struggle to recover from a traumatic brain injury. Lilly was a forty-four-year-old practicing neurologist sitting on his motorcycle at a red light when a drunk driver rear-ended him in 1980. In the ICU, after regaining consciousness and being told what happened, he asked, “What’s a hospital? What’s a motorcycle?” This tragic experience transformed his life and his approach to his neurology practice: doctors treat those with brain injury; but loved ones heal them. 
  Second Lives: The Journey of Brain Injury Survivors and Their Healers is written by Dr. Lilly and Diane F. Kramer. After his death in 2021, Kramer completed the book with the assistance of Lilly’s wife, Joyce Stamp Lilly. This memoir weaves together Ralph Lilly’s experience with a collage of stories about his patients and their healers. After his recovery, Lilly retrained in the emerging field of behavioral neurology, which focuses on behavior, memory, cognition, and emotion after brain injury.

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  The Frontier Below

  Jeff Maynard

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  Triumphs and disasters in the deep sea 
  This is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet. 
  We do not see the ocean when we look at the water that blankets more than two thirds of our planet. We only see the entrance to it. Beyond that entrance is a world hostile to humans, yet critical to our survival. The first divers to enter that world held their breath and splashed beneath the surface, often clutching rocks to pull them down. Over centuries, they invented wooden diving bells, clumsy diving suits, and unwieldy contraptions in attempts to go deeper and stay longer. But each advance was fraught with danger, as the intruders had to survive the crushing weight of water, or the deadly physiological effects of breathing compressed air. The vertical odyssey continued when explorers squeezed into heavy steel balls dangling on cables, or slung beneath floats filled with flammable gasoline. Plunging into the narrow trenches between the tectonic plates of the Earth’s crust, they eventually reached the bottom of the ocean in the same decade that men first walked on the moon. 
  Today, as nations scramble to exploit the resources of the ocean floor, The Frontier Below recalls a story of human endeavour that took 2,000 years to travel seven miles, then investigates how we will explore the ocean in the future. 
  Meticulously researched and drawing extensively on unpublished sources and personal interviews, The Frontier Below is the untold story of the pioneers who had the right stuff, but were forgotten because they went in the wrong direction. 
  The Frontier Below by Jeff Maynard is a captivating journey through the history of maritime expeditions, the science of physiology, and the economics of resource extraction. It is a testament to human endeavour and the indomitable spirit of exploration, offering a glimpse into the future of our oceans. 
  For fans of Buddy Levy (Realm of Ice and Sky), Julian Sancton (Madhouse at the End of the Earth), Rachel Lance (In the Waves), James Bradley (Ghost Species), and Helen Czerski (Blue Machine). 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  IGNOU Software Engineering...

  Manish Soni

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  Welcome to the world of software engineering at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This book presents a valuable collection of solved papers from the past 10 years, offering students and learners a comprehensive resource to aid in their journey of mastering software engineering concepts and techniques. Software engineering is a dynamic field that continually evolves, reflecting the rapid advancements in technology and the growing demands of industry and society. At IGNOU, we are committed to providing accessible, high-quality education in this discipline, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the challenges of the software industry. This book is a testament to our dedication to excellence in software engineering education. It includes a wide range of solved papers, covering topics such as software development methodologies, software design, software testing, and project management. Each solved paper is accompanied by detailed explanations and insights, helping you understand the problem-solving process and the underlying concepts. We believe that by studying these past papers, you will not only be better equipped to succeed in your examinations but will also gain a deeper understanding of the principles and practices that underpin software engineering. Whether you are an IGNOU student, a software professional looking to enhance your skills, or anyone interested in software engineering, this book is a valuable resource. We encourage you to approach these papers with curiosity, dedication, and a passion for learning. By doing so, you will be better prepared to face the challenges and opportunities of the software engineering world. We wish you the best of success in your academic and professional pursuits.

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  The Dopamine Trap - The Clinical...

  Gregory Bicaj

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  You are not weak. You are not lazy. You are not broken. Your brain is simply running the wrong program for the world it lives in.
  In The Dopamine Trap, Albanian-Swiss neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Gregory Bicaj draws on twenty years of laboratory research and direct clinical work to explain why modern life leaves so many people anxious, distracted, exhausted, and strangely empty—despite having more comfort, convenience, and entertainment than any previous generation.
  The answer lies in dopamine. Not the "pleasure chemical" of popular mythology, but the brain's engine of wanting, anticipation, and craving. Smartphones, social media feeds, news cycles, and streaming platforms are not neutral tools. They are environments engineered to keep the brain's reward system perpetually activated—producing a state of chronic overstimulation that quietly degrades focus, mood, patience, creativity, and the capacity for genuine satisfaction.
  Bicaj introduces his "Three Brains Principles"—a working model grounded in evolutionary neuroscience—to show that most suffering and most foolish decisions arise not from personal failure, but from the wrong brain system being in charge at the wrong moment. With this framework, the chaos of compulsive phone-checking, emotional reactivity, and chronic restlessness becomes not a character flaw but a legible biological problem with practical solutions.
  Moving from neuroscience to clinic to daily life, The Dopamine Trap offers a complete, step-by-step path back to a mind that can think deeply, rest fully, and feel real pleasure again. Readers will learn:
  
  - Why dopamine fuels wanting far more than liking—and how that gap traps modern people in habits they do not enjoy
  - How variable-ratio reinforcement makes smartphones function like slot machines, and why willpower alone cannot break the cycle
  - How to measure their true "stimulation load" using practical audits from cognitive psychology research
  - How to run a 48-hour diagnostic reset that reveals the difference between preference and dependence
  - How to rebuild the brain's default mode network—the system responsible for creativity, self-reflection, and meaning-making—through structured rest
  - How to reintroduce pleasure safely without reigniting compulsive patterns
  - How to redesign their environment so that the easiest path leads toward focus instead of distraction
  - Why boredom is not the enemy of a meaningful life but one of its most important preconditions
  - A complete 30-day discipline playbook built on implementation intentions, identity-based change, and habit science
  Through vivid case studies, landmark research from Bruce Alexander, Anna Lembke, Gloria Mark, Anders Ericsson, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and others, and concrete clinical experience, Bicaj shows that recovery is not about eliminating pleasure or achieving monastic discipline. It is about recalibrating a reward system that has been pushed far beyond its design limits—so that ordinary life, real conversation, sustained thought, and quiet moments can feel like enough again.
  For readers of Jonathan Haidt and Gabor Maté, The Dopamine Trap is both a rigorous explanation and a compassionate, practical guide. The goal is not a perfect brain. It is a freer one.

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