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  e-Patients Live Longer: Managing...

  Nancy B. Finn M. Ed

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  Best practices for the Empowered, Engaged, Educated e-PatientThe digital tools available to every patient today enable you to better monitor and manage your health and improve your outcomes. From better medical adherence and effective communication with your providers, to how to use wearables; from clear detail about how your smartphone can check your vitals and sound advice on which websites offer reliable health information, this book provides the reader with a vital resource when interacting with our confusing healthcare system.  Author Nancy B. Finn M. Ed uses anecdotal stories from real-life situations, along with hard data, and interviews from experts, to make this a comprehensive guide to deploying digital technology in health, essential to 21st century patients.

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  When AI Rules the World - China...

  Handel Jones

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  As China rises to true superpower status, the United States must take immediate action to catch up in AI capabilities—or facefall disastrously behind technologically, economically, and militarily. 
   
   
   
  Over the past decade, China has quietly and methodically moved into a near-leadership position in artificial intelligence technologies on a global scale. Meanwhile, the United States has responded ineffectively, weighed down by politics, bureaucracy, and an absence of clear strategy. 
   
   
   
  In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? 
   
   
   
  When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution. The United States is losing the race for AI dominance, and the stakes couldn't be higher.

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  Medical Ethics - Complex...

  Ava Westwood

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  Medical ethics is the backbone of modern healthcare, ensuring that medical professionals navigate complex decisions with integrity, compassion, and fairness. It establishes the moral principles that guide patient care, medical research, and public health policies, preventing harm and promoting trust in the healthcare system. Without ethical guidelines, advancements in medicine could lead to exploitation, inequities, and violations of human rights, undermining the fundamental purpose of healthcare. 
  The principles of medical ethics—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—form the foundation of ethical decision-making in medicine. Autonomy protects a patient’s right to make informed choices about their own healthcare, emphasizing the importance of consent. Beneficence compels medical professionals to act in the best interests of their patients, while non-maleficence ensures that harm is minimized. Justice mandates fair and equal treatment for all patients, addressing issues of healthcare access and resource distribution. These principles help balance the rights of individuals with the broader responsibilities of medical institutions and practitioners. 
  Historical failures in medical ethics serve as stark reminders of what happens when ethical principles are ignored. The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, in which African American men were denied proper treatment for syphilis without their knowledge, remains one of the most egregious violations of patient rights. Similarly, the case of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were taken without consent and used for groundbreaking research, highlights ethical concerns surrounding patient autonomy and medical consent. These cases have driven reforms in medical ethics, leading to stricter regulations and the establishment of review boards to oversee research practices.

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  Prepping for Survival - Disaster...

  Spencer Daly

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  You don’t have to be a conspiracy theorist or a hardcore survivalist to understand the importance of being prepared for an emergency. As recent events like hurricanes, wildfires, and power grid failures have shown, disaster can strike anywhere—often when you least expect it. Whether you live in a high-risk area or not, being prepared for natural disasters, manmade crises, and social upheaval is essential. 
  In this audiobook, you’ll learn practical steps to ensure you and your family are ready for anything. From building an emergency food supply and stocking survival kits to preparing for medical emergencies and long-term power outages, Prepping for Survival provides you with the knowledge you need to stay safe and self-sufficient. 
  This audiobook also includes a special section on Living Off the Grid, exploring how you can take preparedness to the next level by generating your own power, securing a sustainable food and water supply, and reducing dependence on fragile systems. 
  When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Listen now and take the first step toward true preparedness!

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  Returning the Self to Nature -...

  Jeanine M. Canty

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  Using the lens of ecopsychology, Returning the Self to Nature shows that the pervasive and extreme forms of narcissism we find in many modern societies are fundamentally the result of alienation from the natural world. But it doesn't have to be that way. 
   
   
   
  Returning the Self to Nature is written for the person who no longer wishes to function in a world that revolves around selfish, disconnected identity models and yearns to step into healthy relationships with one's self, one's community, and our planet. 
   
   
     
  Seeing the suffering of the planet and that of humans as inseparably linked—the ecological crisis as psychological crisis, and vice versa—opens the door to a mutuality of healing between people and nature. At the heart of both chronic and acute forms of narcissism is a socially constructed false self. 
   
    
   
  Through unflinching analysis and meditation practices that encourage visualizing and embodying the wild naturalness of being human, the listener will gain skills to begin experiencing a courageous, pluralistic, and ecological self. This book is an invitation to wake up from the dream of the false self and join the movement toward social and planetary healing.

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  Stellar Science - The Mystery of...

  Steff Jaywan

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  This book consists of two titles, which are the following: 
  Stellar Evolution - Stellar evolution refers to the process by which a star changes over the course of time. This field of astrophysics studies the formation, life, and death of stars, which involves a series of complex physical processes and transformations. Here, we outline the key stages and concepts in stellar evolution. 
  Supernovae - Supernovae are incredibly powerful explosions that occur at the end of a star's life cycle, during which the star undergoes a dramatic increase in brightness, often outshining an entire galaxy for a brief period. They can occur through various mechanisms, such as the collapse of massive stars or the thermonuclear explosions of white dwarfs in binary systems. Supernovae play a crucial role in the evolution of galaxies, as they distribute heavy elements and trigger the formation of new stars and planetary systems.

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