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  Deaths of Despair and the Future...

  Anne Case, Angus Deaton

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  A New York Times Bestseller
  
  A Wall Street Journal Bestseller
  
  A New York Times ​​​​​​​Notable Book of 2020
  
  A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice
  
  Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year
  
  A New Statesman Book to Read
  
  This audiobook narrated by Kate Harper reveals how the flaws in capitalism are fatal for America's working class, and includes an introduction and preface read by the authors themselves—economist Anne Case and Nobel Prize winner Angus Deaton
  
  Life expectancy in the United States has recently fallen for three years in a row—a reversal not seen since 1918 or in any other wealthy nation in modern times. In the past two decades, deaths of despair from suicide, drug overdose, and alcoholism have risen dramatically, and now claim hundreds of thousands of American lives each year—and they're still rising. Anne Case and Angus Deaton, known for first sounding the alarm about deaths of despair, explain the overwhelming surge in these deaths and shed light on the social and economic forces that are making life harder for the working class. They demonstrate why, for those who used to prosper in America, capitalism is no longer delivering.
  Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism paints a troubling portrait of the American dream in decline. For the white working class, today's America has become a land of broken families and few prospects. As the college educated become healthier and wealthier, adults without a degree are literally dying from pain and despair. In this critically important book, Case and Deaton tie the crisis to the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and, above all, to a rapacious health-care sector that redistributes working-class wages into the pockets of the wealthy. Capitalism, which over two centuries lifted countless people out of poverty, is now destroying the lives of blue-collar America.
  
  This book charts a way forward, providing solutions that can rein in capitalism's excesses and make it work for everyone.

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  From 1960 to 2060 The History Of...

  Gustavo Morale

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  Embark on an enlightening journey through the digital age with Gustavo Morale's "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond." Born under the vibrant skies of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1981, Gustavo, affectionately known as Gut, has lived parallel to the rapid evolution of the Internet. This book is his first, blending a deep-rooted fascination with digital technology with personal anecdotes and historical facts, offering readers a unique perspective on the Internet's transformative journey from 1960 to a speculative 2060. 
  Gustavo's narrative weaves through the dawn of connectivity, the digital revolutions of successive decades, and ventures into the future with forecasts on augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, and beyond. Through 31 meticulously crafted chapters, readers are treated to a comprehensive chronicle that spans a full century, marked by in-depth research, personal insights, and a seamless integration of technological, cultural, and economic narratives. 
  This book targets tech enthusiasts, historians, cultural analysts, futurists, and general readers alike, promising educational insights, inspirational stories, and a glimpse into future technological advancements. Gustavo offers a narrative rich in analytical depth and warmth, bridging the gap between technical intricacies and the personal stories that give the Internet life. "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that have shaped our digital world and those that will continue to define our future. 
  Join Gustavo Morale on this immersive journey through time, exploring the intricate tapestry of the digital age.

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  Hidden in the Heavens - How the...

  Jason Steffen

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  Are we alone in the universe? It's a fundamental question for Earth-dwelling humankind. Are there other worlds like ours, out there somewhere? In Hidden in the Heavens, Jason Steffen, a former scientist on NASA's Kepler mission, describes how that mission searched for planets orbiting Sun-like stars—especially Earth-like planets circulating in Earth-like orbits. What the Kepler space telescope found, Steffen reports, contradicted centuries of theoretical and observational work and transformed our understanding of planets, planetary systems, and the stars they orbit. Kepler discovered thousands of planets orbiting distant stars—a bewildering variety of celestial bodies, including rocky planets being vaporized by the intense heat of their host star; super-Earths and sub-Neptunes; gas giants several times the size and mass of Jupiter; and planets orbiting in stellar systems that had only been imagined in science fiction. 
   
   
   
  Steffen offers a unique, inside account of the work of the Kepler science team (and the sometimes chaotic interactions among team members), mapping the progress of the mission from the launch of the rocket that carried Kepler into space to the revelations of the data that began to flow to the supercomputer back at NASA—evidence of strange new worlds unlike anything found in our own solar system.

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  The Origin and Development of...

  Maynard Shipley

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  The Origin and Development of the Atomic Theory is a concise and illuminating journey through one of the most important ideas in human thought: the nature of matter itself. 
  Written in the early twentieth century, Maynard Shipley traces the evolution of atomic theory from its philosophical beginnings in the ancient world to its emergence as a cornerstone of modern science. Beginning with the Pythagoreans and early Greek and Indian thinkers, Shipley explores how number, geometry, and speculation first shaped humanity’s attempts to understand the structure of reality. 
  The narrative follows the development of atomism through Leucippus and Democritus, examining atoms and the void, causal necessity, sensory perception, and the physical properties of shape, size, and arrangement. Shipley contrasts these ideas with competing schools of thought, including the Eleatics’ denial of motion and Anaxagoras’ theory of “seeds,” before turning to Epicurus and Lucretius, whose writings defended atomism against superstition and divine design. 
  In its final chapters, the book connects ancient philosophy to modern science, charting the revival of atomism through thinkers such as Descartes and Gassendi and culminating in John Dalton’s quantitative laws of chemistry. Shipley concludes by linking these early models to modern discoveries—electrons, nuclei, isotopes, and atomic number—showing how a speculative idea became a measurable scientific reality. 
  Clear, thoughtful, and accessible, The Origin and Development of the Atomic Theory offers a timeless overview of how human reason slowly uncovered the hidden structure of matter—and laid the foundations of chemistry and physics as we know them.

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  Software Development - Tools...

  Michael Bishop

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  In today's digital era, software development is at the core of technological innovation, transforming industries and everyday life. Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions is an essential guide designed for beginners and aspiring developers who want to understand the complete process of creating software from the ground up. 
   This comprehensive book covers everything from the fundamental concepts of programming and key development methodologies, to modern tools and technologies shaping the future of software. With clear explanations and practical insights, it introduces readers to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), explores popular programming languages like JavaScript and Python, and delves into critical topics like version control, software architecture, and testing strategies. 
   Whether you're learning how to collaborate in Agile teams, understanding the importance of DevOps for continuous integration, or exploring future trends such as AI-driven development and cloud computing, this book provides the foundation you need to excel in the ever-evolving world of software development. 
   Perfect for students, newcomers, and professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge, Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions demystifies the complexities of software creation, guiding you through every step to help turn your ideas into functional, high-quality software solutions.

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  Birds and All Nature Vol V No 1...

  Various Various

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  Birds and All Nature was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and brief descriptions of birds, animals and other natural subjects with accompanying color plates. The magazine was published from 1897-1907 under the various titles, "Birds," "Birds and all Nature," "Nature and Art" and "Birds and Nature."   Summary by J. M. Smallheer

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