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  The Elements of Marie Curie -...

  Dava Sobel

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  The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo’s Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the remarkable young women trained in her laboratory 
   
  “Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science—Physics in 1903 with her husband, Pierre, and Chemistry by herself in 1911. And yet, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory, Marie Curie was equally memorable outside it. Grieving Pierre’s untimely death in 1906, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne, devotedly raised two brilliant daughters, drove a van she outfitted with X-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I, befriended Albert Einstein and other luminaries of twentieth-century physics, won support from two US presidents, and inspired generations of young women to pursue science as a way of life.  
   
  As Sobel did so masterfully in her portrait of Galileo through the prism of his daughter, she approaches Marie Curie from a unique angle, narrating her remarkable life of discovery and fame alongside the women who became her legacy—from France’s Marguerite Perey, who discovered the element francium, and Norway’s Ellen Gleditsch, to Mme. Curie’s elder daughter, Irène, winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. For decades the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings that probed new theories about the interior of the atom, Marie Curie traveled far and wide, despite constant illness, to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her two triumphant tours of the United States won her admirers for her modesty even as she was mobbed at every stop; her daughters, in Ève’s later recollection, “discovered all at once what the retiring woman with whom they had always lived meant to the world.” 
   
  With the consummate skill that made bestsellers of Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, and the appreciation for women in science at the heart of The Glass Universe, Dava Sobel has authored a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.

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  Neural Networks for Beginners -...

  Brian Murray

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  "Neural Networks for Beginners: An Easy-to-Follow Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning" is an essential guide to understanding the basics of neural networks, the fundamental technology behind artificial intelligence and deep learning. 
   This book provides an in-depth exploration of neural network architectures and how they can be used to solve complex real-world problems in a variety of fields, including image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and time series analysis. 
   Written for beginners, this book provides a clear and concise introduction to the concepts and techniques of neural networks, including the basics of machine learning and deep learning. It covers a range of topics, from the fundamentals of neural networks to building and training models using popular frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch, as well as advanced topics like transfer learning and reinforcement learning. 
   With practical examples and clear explanations, "Neural Networks for Beginners" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about this exciting field. Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply interested in the technology behind artificial intelligence, this book will help you understand the basics of neural networks and how they are used to solve real-world problems. 
   

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  A Very Convenient Warming - How...

  Gregory Wrightstone

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  Learn about the enormous benefits that are accruing to humanity from modest warming and increasing carbon dioxide. By nearly every metric, Earth’s ecosystems are thriving, and the human condition is improving. This notion of a prospering planet is entirely contrary to the claims of a climate crisis and looming disaster around every corner proclaimed by the Climate Industrial Complex. 
  In this audiobook we will explore these benefits and learn that extreme weather events are not increasing, how we are feeding the planet’s growing population through expanded crop growth and that modest warming is saving lives. 
  This audiobook, A Very Convenient Warming, is separated into three sections:The first section, titled Basic Climate Facts, is an expansion and update of Inconvenient Facts’ exploration of data concerning temperature and carbon dioxide. In it, we look at both the very recent and very long-term changes in both. This review clearly exposes that claims of unusual and unprecedented warming are erroneous and that hysteria over increases in CO2 are unwarranted. We also take a close look at the relationship between CO2 and temperature and find nothing of concern. 
  In the second section, Humanity and Climate: Blessed Warmth, Horrific Cold, we review the strong relationship between the histories of humanity and temperature. In it, we find that past warm periods were warmer than today and correlated to the rise of great empires and civilizations. These warmer times of plenty were called “climate optima” before the rampant politization of climate science. The corollary to this were the cold periods that were horrific. Each cooling period was related to crop failure, famine, pestilence, and mass depopulation. History tells us that we should fear the cold and welcome the warmth. 
  In the final section, Life Is Good, And Getting Better, you will learn that the various climate crises are, in fact, simply lies created to spread fear of a nonexistent problem. In this section we explore the many benefits that are improving the human condition and leading to thriving ecosystems. 
  My hope is that I have presented enough material in this audiobook for you to confidently assess and evaluate the various claims made by the proponents of a climate crisis. Make up your own mind, for that is the scientific process.

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  The Business of Medicine - The...

  Tung Giep M.D.

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  What every new physician needs to know now . . . and every practicing doctor wishes they had known. 
  Transitioning from medical school to practice is exhilarating—but navigating the complexities of the healthcare industry can be daunting. In The Business of Medicine, Dr. Tung Giep reveals the essential insights every new physician needs to thrive in their career. 
  In The Business of Medicine, Dr. Tung Giep lifts the veil of the healthcare industry to expose the underbelly that every new doctor needs to know to join a new practice and begin your career.Are you clear on your career goals and career path?What are the different malpractice insurances?What are your employment options?What questions should you ask during a job interview?How do you assess the best compensation package?What red flags should you look for before signing a contract?How do you get in and out of a contract if needed . . . or can you?How do you negotiate your contract? 
  From understanding employment options and negotiating contracts to spotting red flags and choosing the right malpractice insurance, this guide demystifies the business side of medicine with practical advice and a touch of humor. Drawing on decades of experience as a neonatologist and medical director, Dr. Giep shares his wisdom to help you avoid costly missteps and build a career you can be proud of. 
  Whether you’re joining your first practice or charting a long-term path, this book is the definitive resource to help you start strong and succeed in the profession you’ve worked so hard to enter.

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  This Penis Business - A Social...

  Georganne Chapin, Echo...

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  CIRCUMCISION CUTS THROUGH US ALL. In her eye-opening memoir, Georganne Chapin exposes the business of medical circumcision. This unnecessary and most common pediatric surgery in the United States permanently reduces the size and alters the function of a boy’s penis for the rest of his life. Every year, nearly 1.5 million baby boys are assaulted in American hospitals and doctors’ offices, subjecting them to pain, functional and psychological damage, and a forever-altered sexual experience. Chapin traces circumcision’s U.S. roots from 19th Century fears of masturbation to stereotypes about race, class, religion, and male sexuality. She describes how what started as a way to keep men and women from enjoying sex morphed into a for-profit medical practice-one that is rare or unknown in Europe, non-Muslim Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Finally, she shows how physician organizations, especially the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), have worked for decades to fraudulently promote circumcision’s supposed benefits and suppress facts about circumcision harm and deaths, and how they refuse to acknowledge the procedure as a gross violation of basic medical ethics. Indeed, the AAP now characterizes male genital mutilation as a matter of “culture” and “parental preference”—a position that, conveniently, shields trade associations and their physician members from legal and financial liability. This book is a punch-in-the-gut wake-up call that will enrage and empower anyone impacted by the multi-billion-dollar penis business.

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  Radiant Longevity - A...

  Julianna Lindsey

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  Join the reverse-aging revolution!
  
  When board-certified physician Julianna Lindsey opened her Radiant Longevity clinic at the start of the COVID pandemic, she knew she was up against a gigantic, profit-oriented "sick-care" industry run on false promises and quick fixes, and endlessly pitching its unproven interventions and persistent vices to a society hooked on feeling better now-who cared about later. Guided by a passion for her patients, equipped with the latest research, and continually validated by results in both her clients and her personal experience, Dr. Lindsey set out to fight back against generations of harmful habits and medical practices responsible for an epidemic of accelerated aging.
  
  In Radiant Longevity: A Physician's Protocol for Living Your Best Life, Dr. Lindsey provides a holistic, option-packed approach to longevity that covers your head to your toes, with clear and specific guidance on how to slow your body's aging and feel better from the inside out. With loads of evidence-based advice culminating in The Lindsey Plan, Dr. Lindsey describes:
  
  How to track and monitor our health on a manageable day-to-day basis (and accessible technologies we can use to help us along the way)
  
  How to cultivate healthy sleep habits, even in the most challenging conditions
  
  What to eat (recipes included!), what definitely not to eat, and what to eat less of to manage weight and stay thriving into the decades ahead
  
  Misconceptions about effective exercise and how we can tailor an approach to fitness specifically to our own needs and abilities
  
  How our mental health plays an equal role in aging, and how we can all tend to it with care-and that's just scratching the surface!
  
  A perfect balance of instruction and motivation, this book is more than just a guide-it's a lifeline to a healthier, happier future. Join Dr. Lindsey and start your journey to feeling your best not only today, but for all the years to come!

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