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  The Countryman Sets Forth Again

  Johnny Scott

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  The Countryman Sets Forth Again is a wonderful compilation of articles covering a range of eclectic rural and countryside subjects. There is something for everyone to discover from the ancient language of field sports to the treasures to be found in old barns; the history of the landscape to dryland husky racing and much more.
  
  Divided into seasonal sections and featuring more than forty-five chapters, many of the articles have appeared in The Field magazine. Here are all aspects of country life described in vivid detail, from the flora and fauna to the folklore. Descriptions of ancient customs feature alongside accounts of pigeon racing and hound trailing; and stories of exotic plant hunters from past centuries. Readers will encounter mad March hares, owls, ravens, bats, pike, eels, and the rare capercaillie. Other subjects include coppicing, ancient trees, hanging game, stoats, terriers and, that perennial British favourite, the weather. The author also takes us back to his childhood with memories of charcoal burners and of harvesting wild food.
  
  Combining his engaging writing, expert insight and immense knowledge, Johnny Scott is a master at celebrating and chronicling the countryside. In this book he continues to convey his wisdom and affection for the magic of nature and rural life.

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  Invisible Illness - A History...

  Emily Mendenhall

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  A moving cultural history of disability—and a powerful call to action to change how our medical system and society supports those with complex chronic conditions 
    
  From lupus to Lyme, invisible illness is often dismissed by everyone but the sufferers. Why does the medical establishment continually insist that, when symptoms are hard to explain, they are probably just in your head? 
    
  Inspired by her work with long COVID patients, medical anthropologist Emily Mendenhall traces the story of complex chronic conditions to show why both research and practice fail so many. Mendenhall points out disconnects between the reality of chronic disease—which typically involves multiple intersecting problems resulting in unique, individualized illness—and the assumptions of medical providers, who behave as though chronic diseases have uniform effects for everyone. And while invisible illnesses have historically been associated with white middle-class women, being believed that you are sick is even more difficult for patients whose social identities and lived experiences may not align with dominant medical thought. Weaving together cultural history with intimate interviews, Invisible Illness upholds the experiences of those living with complex illness to expose the failures of the American healthcare system—and how we can do better. 
    
  "This book challenges us to address discrimination in clinical care for people with complex chronic conditions like long Covid, questioning why some are believed while others aren't—a persistent disparity in US healthcare."—Oni Blackstock, primary care and HIV physician and founder of Health Justice

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  Unlocking Blockchain: Answers to...

  MICHAEL STORMEDA

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  In this question-and-answer guide, I’ve created a comprehensive resource that provides listeners with clear answers to every newcomer's many questions about this fascinating yet often elusive technological paradigm. In just a few hours, you’ll gain straightforward insights into the very questions I asked myself when I first explored blockchain. Covering complex topics that span fields like economics and cryptography, blockchain can initially feel overwhelming, even frustrating. Unfortunately, this complexity is often exploited by bad actors promoting questionable products and ventures, hoping to mislead those less familiar with the space. With the foundational knowledge you’ll gain from this audiobook, you’ll develop a keen eye for evaluating crypto projects, helping you avoid common pitfalls and sidestep misleading or risky ventures—an area where even seasoned professionals can struggle. By the end, you’ll be ready to navigate the crypto world with confidence and clarity.

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  Nanotechnology and...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics: Exploring the Revolutionary Applications of Small-Scale Technology" is a comprehensive guide to the world of nanotechnology, focusing on its revolutionary applications in the field of electronics. From the fundamental properties of matter at the nanoscale to the latest breakthroughs in nanoelectronics, this book covers everything you need to know about this rapidly advancing field. 
  The book begins with an introduction to the basics of nanotechnology, including the properties of matter at the nanoscale and the different approaches to nanofabrication. The second part of the book explores the many applications of nanotechnology, including nanomedicine, nanosensors, nanoelectronics, and advanced materials and manufacturing. 
  In the third part of the book, the focus turns to nanoelectronics, exploring the cutting-edge research in carbon-based and silicon-based nanoelectronics. The book examines the challenges and opportunities in scaling down electronics to the nanoscale and the potential for quantum computing. 
  The final part of the book looks at the impact of nanotechnology on industry and society. It explores the ethical and societal issues related to nanotechnology, including safety and environmental concerns, as well as the commercialization of nanotechnology and its impact on industries. 
  "Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics" is an accessible and engaging guide to the exciting world of nanotechnology. Whether you are a scientist, engineer, student, or simply interested in the latest technological advancements, this book will provide you with a deep understanding of the revolutionary applications of small-scale technology.

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  The UFO Experience - Evidence...

  J. Allen Hynek

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  Cited by the New York Review of Books as “the best brief for visitation,” this classic study presents an analysis of UFO reports and concludes that many sightings cannot be easily dismissed. The case against UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has not been put to rest. Although UFOs “officially” did not exist for decades according to the government, reports of sightings continue to be made, and the latest releases from the government and related hearings have surprised the world. While the scientific community has put UFOs out to pasture, the evidence used to dismiss them is rare and unscientific. Dr. Hynek, a scientist himself, and the only government-paid ufologist in history, looks at the decisions made by officialdom in the early days of ufology and how these decisions have held us back—to the point that we are still naively talking about UFOs as we were in the 1950s. Has seventy years of research made no difference at all in our understanding? Dr. Hynek proves that there is a conspiracy afoot to hide the facts and that there are many cases that still need to be explained by mainstream science—not dismissed with facile jokes and stupid logic. Citing specific cases, Hynek challenges those in the ivory tower by raising questions that have still not been answered and refuting mainstream arguments that have yet to be proven. 

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  Echolocation

  Sally Bliumis-Dunn

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  As a series, the poems in Echolocation swing back and forth from the natural world keenly observed--rain, birds, sunflowers, even a clam-- to the contortions of the human heart, mostly caused by hurt and loss. And isn't that where the best poetry resides, between the thing and the emotion, the swan and the grief? 
  --BILLY COLLINS 
  Echolocation is a collection driven by image and figurative language-- often the simile--and Bliumis-Dunn has both power of observation and imagination which she uses to great, lovely, terrifying and always compelling effect in these vivid, near- and far-looking poems. 
  --MARTHA RHODES 
  Sally Bluimis-Dunn's spare and stunning lyrics of grief and loss restore us to the clarity, and the clear finality, of our deepest emotions. They are grave and formal while being at the same time almost unbearably human and intimate. 
  --VIJAY SESHADRI 
  Sally Bliumis-Dunn leaves the reader of Echolocation in deceptively complex verbal landscapes in which both literal and figurative language play off each other with spare yet lapidary results in poems that focus on such everyday subjects as family, animals, loss, the seasons, menopause, and disaster with a compassionate, distilling eye. The voice that emanates from these poems is quiet but deeply resonant with generous stirrings beneath. She writes with what John Keats has called "disinterestedness"--a clear-headed objectivity that combines lucid narrative with lyrical charge. 
  --CHARD DENIORD 
  *Cover design by Wendy Letven

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