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  The Petlyakov Pe-2 - Stalin's...

  Peter C. Smith

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  The definitive book on the development and deployment of the Soviet Union’s supreme dive-bomber—with rare archival and private photos. 
   
  During the Second World War, the Petlyakov Pe-2 Peshka was the Soviet Union’s main dive- and light-bomber in operations across the Eastern Front. It became a mainstay of the Soviet counteroffensive that led to the fall of Berlin. They also led the way in the brief but annihilating Manchurian campaign against Japan in the closing days of the war in 1945. 
   
  Conceived by a team of top aircraft designers whom Stalin had incarcerated on political charges, the Peshka had originally been designed as a high-altitude twin-engine fighter plane. But due to the outstanding success of the German Stukas in the Blitzkrieg, it was quickly transformed into the fastest dive-bomber in the skies. 
   
  Only a handful had reached front lines by the start of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941. But by 1945, more than 11,000 of the type were built, including many variants. Many of these remained in service with the air forces of Yugoslavia and the Warsaw Pact countries into the 1950s. Using official sources, including the official Pe-2 handbook, as well as rare color and black-and-white photographs from both official and private collections, this is the definitive record of the Pe-2.

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  Lawless Universe - Science and...

  Joe Rosen

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  In this provocative reassessment of science, a physicist questions whether it can ever fully comprehend the entire material universe. 
   
  There is no question that modern science has radically advanced our understanding of nature, the universe, and even reality itself. But in Lawless Universe, theoretical physicist Joe Rosen takes the scientific method down a peg. In his estimation, people like Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins are wrong to declare that science is on the verge of unlocking all the secrets of the universe. Perhaps without realizing it, they have crossed into the realm of metaphysics in an attempt to explain the unexplainable.  
   
  Rosen considers the separate but entangled domains of science and metaphysics and examines the all-too-often ignored boundary between the objective and the subjective. He asserts that any understanding of the whole universe, if it is to be found at all, must come from nonscientific modes of comprehension and insight.

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  Wired for Love - A...

  Stephanie Cacioppo

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  From the world’s foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes a personal story of connection and heartbreak that brings new understanding to an old truth: better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."This highly accessible audiobook is not only a love story, but also an exploration of the bizarre functions of the brain that create physical and emotional connections between human beings." -AudioFile on Wired for LoveAt thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love—how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the University of Chicago. After seven years of being inseparable at work and home, she lost her beloved husband following a devastating battle with cancer.In Wired for Love, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo tells not just not just a science story, but also a love story. She shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost—all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioral science. Woven through it all is her moving personal story, from astonishment, to unbreakable bond, to grief and healing. Her experience and her work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science and lyricism that’s essential reading for anyone looking for connection.A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

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  Amphibians - A Very Short...

  T.S. Kemp

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  From frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, to the lesser-known caecilians, there are over 8,000 species of amphibians alive today. Characterized by their moist, naked skin and the tadpole phase of their lives, they are uniquely adapted to occupy the interphase habitat between freshwater and land.This Very Short Introduction explores amphibians' evolution, adaptations, and biology, from the first emergence of tetrapods onto land 370 million years ago, to how their permeable skin enables them to thrive in their habitat today. T. S. Kemp describes how different amphibians go about their lives, looking in particular at their complex courtship behavior and their extraordinary means of providing care for their eggs and larvae. Finally, he considers amphibians' relationship to humans, and the ways in which they have been exploited as food, folk medicine, and pets, as well as used in many areas of scientific research. Today amphibians face a serious threat, with almost half of species judged to be at risk of extinction. As the causes include habitat destruction, pollution, and disease, mostly resulting from human activity, T. S. Kemp shows that the conservation of amphibians is very much in our hands.

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  A Little Book for New Scientists...

  Steve Donaldson, Josh A. Reeves

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  Many young Christians interested in the sciences have felt torn between two options: remaining faithful to Christ or studying science. Heated debates over the past century have created the impression that we have to choose between one or the other. The result has been a crisis of faith for many students. Josh Reeves and Steve Donaldson present a concise introduction to the study of science that explains why scientists in every age have found science congenial to their faith and how Christians in the sciences can bridge the gap between science and Christian belief and practice. If Christians are to have a beneficial dialogue with science, it will be guided by those who understand science from the inside. Consequently, this book provides both advice and encouragement for Christians entering or engaged in scientific careers because their presence in science is a vital component of the church's witness in the world.

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  Your Pelvic Floor Sucks - But It...

  DC Lindsay S. Mumma

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  Does your pelvic floor suck? Quick answer: Your pelvic floor actually does suck. Most people recognize a kegel exercise. So yes, your pelvic floor sucks, but did you know it does a lot more than that? At least one in four women has some amount of pelvic floor dysfunction and most are being told it's a normal part of having kids or aging. 
  But Dr. Lindsay Mumma disagrees and thinks you should, too. She outlines an evidence-informed approach for improving pelvic floor function that is nerdy but approachable. With ready-to-implement practices, exercises, and explorations, this book is a comprehensive guide to addressing a variety of pelvic floor dysfunctions (including some you probably didn't know about). 
  In this book, you will learn:What the pelvic floor is and does.How the whole body impacts the pelvic floor.Common treatments for pelvic floor dysfunction (and whether or not they work).Exercises to improve pelvic floor function, and how to approach care for your pelvic floor. 
  This book is for anyone who wants to know more about their pelvic floor and how to actually take care of it. With her experience and knowledge, Dr. Mumma wants to help you achieve better pelvic floor function so that your pelvic floor doesn’t suck.

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