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  The Elements of Marie Curie -...

  Dava Sobel

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  The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Galileo’s Daughter crafts a luminous chronicle of the most famous woman in the history of science, and the untold story of the remarkable young women trained in her laboratory 
   
  “Even now, nearly a century after her death, Marie Curie remains the only female scientist most people can name,” writes Dava Sobel at the opening of her shining portrait of the sole Nobel laureate decorated in two separate fields of science—Physics in 1903 with her husband, Pierre, and Chemistry by herself in 1911. And yet, as brilliant and creative as she was in the laboratory, Marie Curie was equally memorable outside it. Grieving Pierre’s untimely death in 1906, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne, devotedly raised two brilliant daughters, drove a van she outfitted with X-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I, befriended Albert Einstein and other luminaries of twentieth-century physics, won support from two US presidents, and inspired generations of young women to pursue science as a way of life.  
   
  As Sobel did so masterfully in her portrait of Galileo through the prism of his daughter, she approaches Marie Curie from a unique angle, narrating her remarkable life of discovery and fame alongside the women who became her legacy—from France’s Marguerite Perey, who discovered the element francium, and Norway’s Ellen Gleditsch, to Mme. Curie’s elder daughter, Irène, winner of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. For decades the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings that probed new theories about the interior of the atom, Marie Curie traveled far and wide, despite constant illness, to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. Her two triumphant tours of the United States won her admirers for her modesty even as she was mobbed at every stop; her daughters, in Ève’s later recollection, “discovered all at once what the retiring woman with whom they had always lived meant to the world.” 
   
  With the consummate skill that made bestsellers of Longitude and Galileo’s Daughter, and the appreciation for women in science at the heart of The Glass Universe, Dava Sobel has authored a radiant biography and a masterpiece of storytelling, illuminating the life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.

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  Face In The Moon The (De Facie...

  Plutarch

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  In 100 AD, Plutarch wrote what would become the first science fiction about the civilisation on the moon, appended to a rigorous scientific analysis of current knowledge about the moon. 
   
  Orbital mechanics, optics, atmospheric refraction, lunar geography, planetary and stellar composition, xenobotany, gravitation, heliocentricity, eclipse geometry and more are discussed as the state of the art is unpacked. Often startlingly modern for a work that is two millennia old, it serves as a reminder that science began long, long before norms of the modern scientific era were established.  
   
  The first half reads as genuine natural philosophy. Plutarch's speakers debate the nature of the lunar surface, rejecting the notion of a perfect celestial sphere made up of fire and ether in favour of a body with mountains, valleys, and shadow-casting terrain. They examine reflected light, atmospheric optics, and the mechanics of eclipse. One speaker advances a proto-gravitational argument: that "down" is a local condition, that objects fall toward whatever body they belong to, and that the moon holds its own just as Earth holds ours. 
  The second half carries that physical moon into mythological territory. A soul narrative describes the lunar surface as a way-station between lives, a realm where mind and spirit undergo staged separation before returning to the cosmos or descending again to Earth. Discussing the voyages taken as the mind separates from the soul in journeys around the moon, it serves as both theological and science-fictional. 
  Perfect for readers drawn to the history of science and the speculations that arise from it, this book is the first known moment empirical observation and speculative reasoning combined, in what would  millennia later be called hard sci fi.

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  Cosmos Issue 101 - The Science...

  The Royal Institution of Australia

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  The world is changing and Issue 101 is here to ask the burning questions: 
  How did we get here, where are we going, and how can science guide us to make the right choices? Bianca Nogrady charts the way data is helping Australia negotiate its relationship with fire.Clare Watson takes a hard look at Big Pharma and explores alternative drug development initiatives that put people over profit.Up in Arnhem Land David Hancock finds a collaboration between Western science and First Nations knowledge that is restoring country – and rediscovering species.Meanwhile, a kaleidoscope of other science stories crunch the numbers on maths education, navigate the history of vectors, walk both sides of Goyder’s Line, and much more. 
  Join us – this issue is an adventure.  
  This is Issue 101 of Cosmos, a quarterly science print magazine, is produced by The Royal Institution of Australia. Cosmos aims to inspire curiosity and make the world of science accessible to everyone.

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  How did i become a - a journey...

  Vusimzi Ishmael Faku

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  How Did I Become a Liar? is a raw, honest, and deeply emotional memoir of a man who learned to hide behind lies long before he learned to speak with confidence. 
  Vusimzi Ishmael Faku takes you on a powerful journey through childhood shame, rejection, stuttering, insecurity, and the silent battles no one ever saw. Each lie became a survival tool, a shield, and a mask — until the mask began to crack. 
  This book exposes how lies can shape identity, relationships, destiny, and even how we see God. But it is not just a confession — it is a testimony of healing, transformation, forgiveness, and becoming the man truth was always calling him to be. 
  If you've ever struggled with fear, acceptance, identity, or the shame of your past, this book will speak to your soul. It will challenge you, comfort you, and remind you that truth still sets us free — even after years of hiding. 
   

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  The Book on Masks - Your...

  Philip Buckler

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  If you have ever worn a mask against your better judgement, this book is for you. Delve into the science, psychology, and philosophy involved in the worldwide mania for face coverings. 
  Accessible yet profoundly detailed, packed with meticulously gathered information from a diverse range of disciplines, this book earns its place as an invaluable reference in your library. Its wealth of knowledge equips you to challenge prevailing narratives and verify claims independently. Its digestible deep-dive summary of more than 330 studies and 100 years of science is only the tip of the iceberg:Tired of hearsay and third-party opinion on mask effectiveness? Get the bottom-line up front in straightforward, easily verifiable direct quotes from definitive scientific studies. A scholarly, detailed dissection of the CDC’s flagship Science Brief case for masks.Confused by contradictory or hyperbolic claims about mask side effects or lack thereof? Get consistent, hard data with results going back decades.Explore the powerful and manipulative behavioral psychology exploited to push masks.Recognize, expose, and refute the flawed underlying beliefs that support compulsory masking.A careful review of legal precedents which support your freedoms and individual rights where masks are concerned.Why some lawsuits challenging compulsory masking succeeded and others failed.Detailed, robust religious and conscientious objections to masking.More than 50 helpful charts, tables, and illustrations.Convenient source hyperlinks — follow up and decide for yourself whether or not the author got it right. 
  Concerned that mask mandates might make a comeback someday? 
  Buy The Book on Masks today! 
  Audiobook edition includes a complete copy of the book as an accompanying pdf.

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  No-Code AI iOS App Building -...

  Michael Patterson

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Stop Dreaming. Start Shipping. Build Your First iOS App in 60 Days—No Coding Required. 
  The barrier to entry is gone. You don't need a Computer Science degree, a $100k budget, or years of practice to build the next big thing. In the era of Generative AI and No-Code tools, your idea is the only currency that matters. 
   
  Written by Michael Patterson, an AI Engineer leading a team of 120+ at a global tech giant, No-Code AI iOS App Building is not a theoretical textbook. It is a practical, battle-tested roadmap for entrepreneurs, designers, and visionaries who are ready to bypass technical gatekeepers. 
   
  What if you could have a Senior Developer in your pocket? 
  This book teaches you how to leverage cutting-edge AI tools like Cursor AI and Claude Code to act as your personal engineering team. You will learn to prompt, automate, and deploy, turning plain English instructions into a fully functional, production-ready iOS application. 
   
  In this 60-day sprint, you will master: 
   
  The Modern Stack: Use Expo Go, Supabase, and React Native to build apps that look and feel 100% native. 
  AI-Powered Development: Learn the exact prompts to generate complex code, database schemas, and UI layouts using Cursor AI. 
  Design that Sells: Utilize Google Stitch and AI design tools to create professional user interfaces without hiring a designer. 
  Backend Magic: Set up user authentication, real-time databases, and automated workflows with Make.com and SendGrid—zero server management required. 
  Growth & Scale: From App Store Optimization (ASO) to Reddit viral marketing strategies, learn how to get your first 1,000 users. 
   
  Who is this book for? 
  Whether you are a non-technical founder looking to build a SaaS MVP, a designer looking to bring concepts to life, or a career switcher aiming to enter the tech industry, this guide bridges the gap between idea and execution.

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