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  Death Ray The: The History and...

  Charles River Editors

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  Nikola Tesla was one of history’s greatest scientists, and though he is best known for his pioneering work with electricity, the fact that he is mostly remembered solely for that actually does a disservice to his legacy. Born a Serb in the Austrian Empire, Tesla came to the United States and worked in a laboratory for none other than the Wizard of Menlo Park, Thomas Edison. 
  Having established AC as an electrical supply system, Tesla became a global celebrity, and his devices and inventions fascinated people. Tesla tinkered with everything from X-rays to wireless communications and even attempted a primitive form of the radio. While Tesla was not able to successfully execute the devices and concepts he foresaw, his forward thinking in fields like wireless communication certainly proved prescient, and his futuristic devices and his later reputation for eccentricity helped create the “mad scientist” image that still remains a pop culture fixture. Tesla seemed to have come to grips with this aspect of his legacy late in life, noting, “The scientific man does not aim at an immediate result. He does not expect that his advanced ideas will be readily taken up." 
  During World War I, in December 1915, Tesla gave an interview to The New York Times in which he claimed he was working on something entirely new, a weapon that would use electrical power to instantly destroy a distant target. He explained that this weapon was “so far developed that great destructive effects can be produced at any point on the globe, determined beforehand and with great accuracy.” Tesla called this new weapon the “Teleforce,” and he would continue working on this project for the rest of his life, but he consistently refused to give details of its operation. Many people believed it was impractical, but with Tesla, it was never possible to be entirely certain.

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  The Social Genome - The New...

  Dalton Conley

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  A pioneering scientist presents a mind-expanding account of the sociogenomics revolution, which promises to upend everything we know about human development. 
   
   
   
  Sociogenomics brings together advances in molecular genetics and traditional social and behavioral science. The key tool is the polygenic index, which allows us to analyze DNA to measure a child's genetic potential. Today, we can estimate a child's adult height, how far they will go in school, and their weight as an adult—all from a cheek swab, finger prick, or vial of saliva. Dalton Conley and other researchers are using this new science to shed light on the ways in which genes shape our world, influencing how each person both creates and responds to the environment around them. Conley reveals a world where children's DNA influences the nurture they extract from their parents; the genes of our schoolmates affect our likelihood of smoking as much as our own DNA does; and spouses' genes influence each other's moods and behaviors. 
   
   
   
  The Social Genome presents a nuanced, powerful perspective on individual potential and social dynamics and raises critical ethical questions about how we will navigate a future where we have access to far more genetic information than ever before.

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  Supercharge Your Life with AI -...

  Rikard Steiber

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  "If you're ready to harness the revolutionary power of artificial intelligence to elevate every aspect of your life, then Supercharge Your Life With AI by Rikard Steiber is the book you need." 
  - Gopi Kallayil, Chief Business Strategist AI at Google 
  Imagine having a genius assistant, available 24/7, supercharging every facet of your life. Science fiction? Not anymore. 
  Silicon Valley visionary Rikard Steiber reveals how artificial intelligence isn't just for tech moguls--it's your ticket to a mind-blowing future, starting now. 
  Inside, you'll discover:How to accelerate your career with AI as your secret weaponThe exhilarating ways AI can spice up your love life (yes, really!)Education hacks to learn anything faster than you ever thought possibleAI tricks to become the family superhero you've always wanted to beHow to tap into creative talents you never knew you had 
  From boardrooms to bedrooms, Steiber's practical, easy-to-follow guide will have you wielding AI like a superpower. Whether you're a tech novice or a coding wizard, this book is your gateway to a life that's so much more efficient, creative, and fulfilling you'll wonder how you ever lived without it.

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  The Safety Anarchist - Relying...

  Sidney Dekker

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  Work has never been as safe as it seems today. Safety has also never been as bureaucratized as it is today. Over the past two decades, the number of safety rules and statutes has exploded, and organizations themselves are creating ever more internal compliance requirements. At the same time, progress on safety has slowed to a crawl. Many incident- and injury rates have flatlined. Worse, excellent safety performance on low-consequence events tends to increase the risk of fatalities and disasters. Bureaucracy and compliance now seem less about managing the safety of the workers we are responsible for, and more about managing the liability of the people they work for. We make workers do a lot that does nothing to improve their success locally. Paradoxically, such tightening of safety bureaucracy robs us of exactly the source of human insight, creativity and resilience that can tell us how success is actually created, and where the next accident may well happen. 
  It is time for Safety Anarchists: people who trust people more than process, who rely on horizontally coordinating experiences and innovations, who push back against petty rules and coercive compliance, and who help recover the dignity and expertise of human work.

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  The Man's Guide to Infertility

  Jon Summers, Laura Summers

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  Infertility is challenging…Men can feel sidelined by the fertility process.While there is a lot of support available for women, men are often left out of the conversation – which is strange, because at some point, you’re going to need some sperm.Infertility affects men and women equally. Women just talk about it more.Whether you face male factor, female factor or unexplained infertility, this book is the must-have guide for men who are ‘trying to conceive’.Practical advice will help you to take care of your physical and emotional wellbeing, find solutions your infertility puzzle, understand fertility treatments and choose your best course of action, all while supporting your partner or your baby-making-team.We’re Jon and Laura. We learned through experience that infertility affects all areas of life. After having testicular cancer, Jon believed he could never have biological children. We embarked on a fertility journey that included 15 IVF cycles, 2 sperm retrieval surgeries and thousands of injections. We shared our story online and helped thousands of people struggling to conceive find balance in their health, emotions, finances and relationships.Using love and humour, we got through their infertility experience together.We made it to the other side…. and you will too.

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  Exobiology - Life Beyond Earth

  Mike Crawford

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  The origins of life on Earth remain one of the most profound scientific mysteries. While no definitive answer exists, several compelling theories attempt to explain how life first emerged from non-living matter. Understanding these origins is crucial to the study of exobiology, as it provides insight into how life might arise elsewhere in the universe. 
  One widely accepted hypothesis is abiogenesis, which suggests that life arose from simple organic compounds through natural chemical processes. The famous Miller-Urey experiment in 1953 demonstrated that amino acids, the building blocks of life, could form under conditions similar to those of early Earth. These experiments, combined with discoveries of organic molecules in space, suggest that life’s precursors may have been abundant in the early solar system. 
  The conditions on early Earth were vastly different from today. Around 4 billion years ago, the planet was a harsh, volcanic world with a thick atmosphere composed of methane, ammonia, hydrogen, and water vapor. Lightning, ultraviolet radiation, and hydrothermal vents may have provided the necessary energy to drive complex chemical reactions, leading to the formation of self-replicating molecules like RNA. The RNA world hypothesis proposes that RNA, due to its ability to both store genetic information and catalyze chemical reactions, was a key player in the transition from simple molecules to living cells.

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