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  Bert Is Evil - The True Story...

  Bill Meeks

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  This is the story of the web's first viral hit. Bert Is Evil, a website created in 1997, “collected incriminating images and documents that prove that Bert is not the lovable harmless geek he so successfully makes us think he is.” The site sent shocks waves across the Internet, from New York to Bangladesh. Bill Meeks tells the story of Dino Ignacio, a young college student who rocked the online world with his satirical look at Bert from Sesame Street. Ignacio becomes embroiled in conflicts a world away, dodges the Children's Television Workshop, and suffers attacks from journalists as one of the web's first superstars.

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  Insulin - A Hundred-Year History

  Stuart Bradwel

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  In 1922, researchers made one of the most important medical breakthroughs of the century: insulin. Their discovery seemed miraculous. When it was given to diabetic patients on the brink of death, their condition rapidly improved. 
   
   
   
  However, this was no simple cure. Injections must be taken for life. Without them, symptoms quickly return, often with fatal results. But while a lifetime on insulin poses great challenges, it also offers opportunities. In this revelatory history, Stuart Bradwel looks back on one of medicine's most celebrated innovations. Setting professional narrative against subjective patient experience, he tells the story of a drug that has challenged many of the basic assumptions upon which medical practice is built, both inside and outside the clinic. 
   
   
   
  Nevertheless, Bradwel reminds us that the centenary of this apparent "wonder drug" should be no cause for celebration. Insulin often remains inaccessible to those who need it most: elusive prescriptions, uneven availability and sky-high prices result in rationing and desperate do-it-yourself research and development. In the face of bootstraps rhetoric and "Pharma Bro" capitalists, patients across the world are left to fend for themselves. There is a long way to go in the twenty-first century until insulin truly fulfills the extraordinary promises made by its discovery.

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  The Rise of Social Media - How...

  Fredrich Hazelton

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  The rise of social media has reshaped the way people connect, communicate, and consume information. Over the past two decades, digital platforms have evolved from niche online communities to global networks that influence nearly every aspect of modern life. Social media is no longer just a tool for staying in touch with friends and family—it has become a powerful force in politics, business, entertainment, and culture. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, understanding the impact of these platforms is essential.  
    
  Social media's rapid development can be traced back to the early days of the internet, when online forums and chat rooms allowed people to engage with others beyond geographical boundaries. The introduction of platforms like MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter in the early 2000s marked the beginning of a new era of digital interaction. These sites enabled users to create personal profiles, share updates, and engage in real-time conversations, setting the stage for the social media boom that followed. Today, platforms like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn serve diverse purposes, from entertainment and networking to news dissemination and activism.  
    
  The influence of social media extends far beyond personal connections. Businesses have embraced these platforms to market products, engage with customers, and build brand identities. Political campaigns rely on social media to reach voters and shape public opinion. Activists use digital platforms to mobilize communities and raise awareness about pressing social issues. At the same time, the widespread use of social media has introduced challenges, including concerns about data privacy, misinformation, cyberbullying, and the mental health effects of constant digital engagement. 

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  Rebuilding Nature - The Promise...

  Arlo Voss

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  Rediscover Harmony Between Humanity and Nature 
   
  Imagine a world where nature and technology coexist in harmony, offering hope to a planet in peril. Rebuilding Nature: The Promise of Ecological Engineering takes you on a journey through ecological engineering—a field dedicated to restoring Earth's ecosystems.  
   
  Explore the origins and evolution of this discipline, where human ingenuity meets nature's wisdom. From ocean reefs to reforested lands, witness innovation and renewal through case studies showcasing reforestation, wetland restoration, and sustainable urban spaces. 
   
  Discover strategies to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, emphasizing the role of policy in ecological breakthroughs. Through inspiring accounts and expert analyses, learn about the metrics of success and impactful global changes. 
   
  This book is a manifesto for transformation, urging you to join a global movement towards ecological renewal. With compelling narratives and expert insights, Rebuilding Nature offers a blueprint for humanity's partnership with the environment. Engage your mind and passion, and contribute to crafting a sustainable legacy. Your adventure into ecological harmony begins here.

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  Fireplace Sleep Sounds - 5 Hours...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Drift Off to the Sound of a Cozy Fireplace—Without the Smoke, Mess, or Fire Hazard. 
  Struggling to fall asleep at night? Tossing and turning while your mind races through tomorrow’s to-do list? Do you crave the calming crackle of a fireplace but live in an apartment… or just don’t want to deal with chopping wood? 
  This immersive 5-hour audio experience brings the soothing comfort of a real fireplace straight to your ears—no firewood or chimney required. Whether you're trying to wind down after a stressful day or create a peaceful background ambiance, this audiobook is designed to lull you into deep relaxation and restful sleep.✅ 5 distinct one-hour tracks featuring a variety of natural fireplace sounds—from glowing embers to lively hearths✅ Realistic audio textures that mimic the warmth and crackle of wood-burning fires✅ Perfect for sleep, meditation, reading, or cozy evenings at home✅ No music or narration—just pure, uninterrupted fire sounds 
  Even if you've tried white noise, rain sounds, or sleep meditations that didn’t work, this might be the warm, nostalgic soundscape you’ve been missing. Just press play, close your eyes, and let the gentle crackle transport you to your own peaceful cabin in the woods. 
  🎧 Hit play tonight and experience the warmth and calm of a fireplace—anytime, anywhere.

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  The Theory That Would Not Die -...

  Sharon Bertsch McGrayne

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  "This account of how a once reviled theory, Baye’s rule, came to underpin modern life is both approachable and engrossing" (Sunday Times).  A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. In the first-ever account of Bayes' rule for general readers, Sharon Bertsch McGrayne explores this controversial theorem and the generations-long human drama surrounding it.   McGrayne traces the rule’s discovery by an 18th century amateur mathematician through its development by French scientist Pierre Simon Laplace. She reveals why respected statisticians rendered it professionally taboo for 150 years—while practitioners relied on it to solve crises involving great uncertainty and scanty information, such as Alan Turing's work breaking Germany's Enigma code during World War II.   McGrayne also explains how the advent of computer technology in the 1980s proved to be a game-changer. Today, Bayes' rule is used everywhere from DNA de-coding to Homeland Security. Drawing on primary source material and interviews with statisticians and other scientists, The Theory That Would Not Die is the riveting account of how a seemingly simple theorem ignited one of the greatest controversies of all time.

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