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  The Ethics of Invention -...

  Sheila Jasanoff

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  Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives.Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights. Inventions like pesticides or GMOs can reduce hunger but can also cause unexpected harm to people and the environment. Advances in biotechnology have given us tools to tinker with life itself, leading some to worry that human dignity and even human nature are under threat. But despite many reasons for caution, we continue to march heedlessly into ethically troubled waters.As Jasanoff ranges across these and other themes, she challenges the common assumption that technology is an apolitical and amoral force. Technology, she masterfully demonstrates, can warp the meaning of democracy and citizenship unless we carefully consider how to direct its power rather than let ourselves be shaped by it.

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  Melatonin - Neurological...

  Quinn Spencer

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  What if you knew everything there is to know about the hormone that regulates your sleep?  
  Did you know that melatonin is responsible for not only a lot of systems in your body, including sleep, but also preventing Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, and autistic traits? Yes, melatonin is related to a lot we do, and it has a direct impact on how well our brain functions. Many people underestimate how important a healthy melatonin regulation is.   
  When it comes to this, many are also confused whether or not they should take supplements, how to include it into their diet, and which foods or dosage are right to balance things out. If you don’t know what you’re doing, your whole pattern can shift, and it can influence your work, concentration, mood, and entire performance and happiness in life. That’s why knowledge of this important subject should not be overlooked.  
  In this guide, you will learn some of those key aspects, such as:  A clear understanding of sleeping patterns and how melatonin relates to them.The connection between melatonin and migraines.Surprising negative effects of the brain not producing enough melatonin. Why you should use melatonin as a dietary supplement (or not). The best dosage to take melatonin. Side effects of melatonin many people don’t know about.Crazy things you can do with brainwave entrainment.How melatonin can help you overcome a jet lag faster.Several healthy foods that contain melatonin you may not know about. 
  Sleep better, focus better, and stay healthier. With the right knowledge about what melatonin does, which dosage is the most beneficial, and how to naturally absorb melatonin from foods and diets, you will be able to live a happier life with enough sleep and a higher productivity level.   
  Add this audiobook to your cart. It’s an eye-opener.

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  Over the Seawall - Tsunamis...

  Stephen Robert Miller

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  In March 2011, people in a coastal Japanese city stood atop a seawall watching the approach of the tsunami that would kill them. They believed—naively—that the huge concrete barrier would save them. Instead they perished, betrayed by the very thing built to protect them. Erratic weather, blistering drought, rising seas, and ecosystem collapse now affect every inch of the globe. Increasingly, we no longer look to stop climate change, choosing instead to adapt to it.Never have so many undertaken such a widespread, hurried attempt to remake the world. Predictably, our hubris has led to unintended—and sometimes disastrous—consequences. Academics call it maladaptation; in simple terms, it's about solutions that backfire. Over the Seawall tells us the stories behind these unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to the reengineered waters in the Ganges River Delta, to the artificial ribbon of water supporting both farms and urban centers in parched Arizona, Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail. In each he takes us into the land and culture, seeking out locals and experts to better understand how complicated, grandiose schemes led instead to failure, and to find answers to the technologic holes we've dug ourselves into.

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  Damn It Finally Get Your Life...

  Benjamin Drath

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  Unleash Your Full Potential with "Damn It, Finally Get Your Life Under Control: 30 Effective Lessons for the New Life!" 
  Are you tired of watching life pass you by, feeling like you're not in the driver's seat? It's time to take control and transform your life into an extraordinary journey of success, purpose, and fulfillment. Our book is your roadmap to this exciting transformation. 
  In "Damn It, Finally Get Your Life Under Control," we present 30 powerful lessons designed to empower you to conquer your goals and shape your destiny. This book is your toolkit for crafting a life that aligns with your deepest aspirations. 
  Here's what you'll discover: 
  Goal Setting Mastery: Turn your dreams into actionable plans and watch your aspirations become reality.Breaking Free from Procrastination: Understand the psychology of procrastination and break free from its grip for good.Letting Go: Release the past and any emotional baggage that's been holding you back.Continuous Learning: Never stop learning; explore the importance of personal growth and acquiring new skills. 
  The Power of Gratitude: Practice gratitude and experience a more fulfilling life. 
  This book isn't just a collection of lessons; it's your personal guide to achieving a life filled with purpose, control, and fulfillment. Each chapter is filled with practical advice, real-life examples, and actionable strategies to help you take your life to the next level. 
  Don't let another day slip away.Damn It, Finally Get Your Life Under Control" and embark on the exciting journey to becoming the master of your own destiny. Success, purpose, and fulfillment are within your reach. Start your transformation today!

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  The Cougar Conundrum - Sharing...

  Mark Elbroch

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  The relationship between humans and mountain lions has always been uneasy. A century ago, mountain lions were vilified as a threat to livestock and hunted to the verge of extinction. Its recovery has led to an unexpected conundrum: Do more mountain lions mean they're a threat to humans and domestic animals? Or, are mountain lions still in need of our help and protection as their habitat dwindles and they're forced into the edges and crevices of communities to survive?Mountain lion biologist and expert Mark Elbroch welcomes these tough questions. He dismisses long-held myths about mountain lions and uses groundbreaking science to uncover important new information about their social habits. Elbroch argues that humans and mountain lions can peacefully coexist in close proximity if we ignore uninformed hype and instead arm ourselves with knowledge and common sense. He walks us through the realities of human safety in the presence of mountain lions, livestock safety, competition with hunters for deer and elk, and threats to rare species, dispelling the paranoia with facts and logic.The Cougar Conundrum delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a modern wildlife challenge, offering practical advice for wildlife managers, conservationists, hunters, and those in the wildland-urban interface who share their habitat with large predators.

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  Knocking on Heaven's Door - How...

  Lisa Randall

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  “Science has a battle for hearts and minds on its hands….How good it feels to have Lisa Randall’s unusual blend of top flight science, clarity, and charm on our side.”—Richard Dawkins“Dazzling ideas….Read this book today to understand the science of tomorrow.”—Steven PinkerThe bestselling author of Warped Passages, one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and one of Esquire’s “75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century,”  Lisa Randall gives us an exhilarating overview of the latest ideas in physics and offers a rousing defense of the role of science in our lives. Featuring fascinating insights into our scientific future born from the author’s provocative conversations with Nate Silver, David Chang, and Scott Derrickson, Knocking on Heaven’s Door is eminently readable, one of the most important popular science books of this or any year. It is a necessary volume for all who admire the work of Stephen Hawking, Michio Kaku, Brian Greene, Simon Singh, and Carl Sagan; for anyone curious about the workings and aims of the Large Hadron Collider, the biggest and most expensive machine ever built by mankind; for those who firmly believe in the importance of science and rational thought; and for anyone interested in how the Universe began…and how it might ultimately end.

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