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  A Night to Remember - The...

  Walter Lord

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  #1 New York Times Bestseller: The definitive book on the sinking of the Titanic, based on interviews with survivors, by the author of The Miracle of Dunkirk.  At first, no one but the lookout recognized the sound. Passengers described it as the impact of a heavy wave, a scraping noise, or the tearing of a long calico strip. In fact, it was the sound of the world’s most famous ocean liner striking an iceberg, and it served as the death knell for 1,500 souls. In the next two hours and forty minutes, the maiden voyage of the Titanic became one of history’s worst maritime accidents. As the ship’s deck slipped closer to the icy waterline, women pleaded with their husbands to join them on lifeboats. Men changed into their evening clothes to meet death with dignity. And in steerage, hundreds fought bitterly against certain death. At 2:15 a.m. the ship’s band played “Autumn.” Five minutes later, the Titanic was gone. Based on interviews with sixty-three survivors, Lord’s moment-by-moment account is among the finest books written about one of the twentieth century’s bleakest nights.

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  Ingenium - Five Machines That...

  Mark Denny

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  A deep dive into pivotal technological advances in areas from warfare to time measurement. “A wonderful combination of history and physics.” —Mark Kidger, author of Astronomical Enigmas 
   
  Ingenium is medieval English vernacular for “an ingenious contrivance.” In this fascinating book, physicist Mark Denny considers five such contrivances—the bow and arrow, the waterwheel, the counterpoise siege engine (including the trebuchet), the pendulum clock anchor escapement, and the centrifugal governor—and demonstrates how they literally changed the world. Interweaving an entertaining narrative with diagrams, equations, and drawings, Denny shares the history of each device, explains the physics behind it, and describes how it was used, how it evolved, and why it is significant in today’s world. 
   
  Consider the bow and arrow, which transformed warfare by allowing soldiers to attack their enemies at a safe distance. Or the waterwheel, which enabled Old World civilizations to grind grain, pump water, and power machines during a period of extreme labor shortages. Medieval warriors engaged in an early form of biological warfare by using the trebuchet to launch dead animals or plague-ridden corpses over enormous fortress walls. The pendulum clock forever enslaved modern humans to the clock by linking the accurate measure of time to the burdens of schedules, deadlines, promptness, and tardiness. And the centrifugal governor gave rise to an entire branch of modern engineering science: feedback control. 
   
  Reflecting on the inventors of these ancient machines and the times in which they lived, Denny concludes with thought-provoking observations about inventors, inventiveness, genius, and innovation. Whether you dream of making a better mousetrap or launching pumpkins into the stratosphere, Ingenium will tickle your fancy.

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  Priced Out - The Economic and...

  Uwe E. Reinhardt

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  From a giant of health care policy, an engaging and enlightening account of why American health care is so expensive—and why it doesn't have to be. 
  Uwe Reinhardt was a towering figure and moral conscience of health care policy in the United States and beyond. Famously bipartisan, he advised presidents and Congress on health reform and originated central features of the Affordable Care Act. In Priced Out, Reinhardt offers an engaging and enlightening account of today's U.S. health care system, explaining why it costs so much more and delivers so much less than the systems of every other advanced country, why this situation is morally indefensible, and how we might improve it. 
  The problem, Reinhardt says, is not one of economics but of social ethics. There is no American political consensus on a fundamental question other countries settled long ago: to what extent should we be our brothers' and sisters' keepers when it comes to health care? 
  An incisive look at the American health care system, Priced Out dispels the confusion, ignorance, myths, and misinformation that hinder effective reform.

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  Influencer Marketing Guide

  Stan Dobot

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  Influencer Marketing Guide: The Essential Guide on How to Learn Effective Influencer Marketing, Discover Useful Methods on How to Build Massive Following and Effective Audience Connection.Influencers now are used as marketing tools to promote products and services and it has become a very lucrative career. This report will show you how you can become a top influencer. Now, being an influencer is a very profitable career. Influencers now are individuals who have the power to sway the purchasing decisions of other people because of their perceived authority, knowledge, position, and relationship with their target audience. The goal of every influencer is to appear genuine and honest so people will trust them and believe whatever recommendations they have.This guide will teach you all about the proven techniques on how you can build a massive following. Here is what this audiobook has to offer: Choosing Your Niche, Stand Out From the Crowd, Creating Your Base, Developing an Action Plan, Create a Content Calendar, Show Them What You’re Made Of, Making Connections, Collaboration is King, Success Strategies, Making Money As an Influencer, Attracting Sponsors and many more!You will have an idea of how the top influencers became successful. Discover how to connect to specific audiences so you can land more influencer marketing opportunities. Learn the best strategies and useful tips on how to increase your brand awareness and boost engagement and gain a massive following. An effective influencer marketing strategy can actually help you become a well-paid influencer even if you only have thousands of followers. To learn more. start listening to the Influencer Marketing Guide today!

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  End Procrastination Now - Guided...

  Reigo Vilbiks

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  In this guided sleep meditation, we are going to dive deep into your mind and body. To release you from the blockages that hold you back to live your dream life. 
  Becoming free again, becoming the real you again, full of energy and inspiration. 
  Becoming the creator of your life. 
  So, why do you procrastinate? Or why are you lazy? 
  Why are you not living your dream life yet? Or, why are you pushing it away from you? 
  If you watch nature, you will get the answer. A beautiful flower that starts to grow from the seed allows its growth naturally. No resistance at all. It knows that the blooming is coming. The seed of this flower is feeling that flowering every moment. The seed is not waiting for the blossoming. It enjoys the feeling of it right now, at this moment. Even if it is still a seed. This little seed is vibrating like thousands of violin players who play in harmony. It is not rushing anywhere. There is nowhere to go because everything the seed is experiencing is created by his vibration. So, this little seed already knows his future, it is full blossoming, awakening, and opening..a resolution.  
  You feel lazy, tired or procrastinate only because you are not doing what you want to do. You are still holding on to your old habits and lifestyle. You live in a place where you probably don't want to live. You have people around you who are not inspiring you, and so on. Just Let them go, let yourself loose, free yourself and start a new life, new you right at this moment. 

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  Python Machine Learning for...

  Alex Campbell

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  Have you thought about a career in data science? It's where the money is right now, and it's only going to become more widespread as the world evolves. Machine learning is a big part of data science, and for those that already have experience in programming, it's the next logical step. 
  Machine learning is a subsection of AI, or Artificial Intelligence, and computer science, using data and algorithms to imitate human thinking and learning. Through constant learning, machine learning gradually improves its accuracy, eventually providing the optimal results for the problem it has been assigned to. 
  It is one of the most important parts of data science and, as big data continues to expand, so too will the need for machine learning and AI. 
  Here's what you will learn in this quick guide to machine learning with Python for beginners:What machine learning isWhy Python is the best computer programming language for machine learningThe different types of machine learningHow linear regression worksThe different types of classificationHow to use SVMs (Support Vector Machines) with Scikit-LearnHow Decision Trees work with ClassificationHow K-Nearest Neighbors worksHow to find patterns in data with unsupervised learning algorithms 
  You will also find plenty of code examples to help you understand how everything works. 
  If you are ready to take your programming further, scroll up, click Buy Now, and find out why machine learning is the next logical step.

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