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  Overkill - When Modern Medicine...

  M.D. Paul A. Offit

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  An acclaimed medical expert and patient advocate offers an eye-opening look at many common and widely used medical interventions that have been shown to be far more harmful than helpful. Yet, surprisingly, despite clear evidence to the contrary, most doctors continue to recommend them. 
  Modern medicine has significantly advanced in the last few decades as more informed practices, thorough research, and incredible breakthroughs have made it possible to successfully treat and even eradicate many serious ailments. Illnesses that once were a death sentence, such as HIV and certain forms of cancer, can now be managed, allowing those affected to live longer, healthier lives. Because of these advances, we now live 30 years longer than we did 100 years ago. 
  But while we have learned much in the preceding decades that has changed our outlook and practices, we still rely on medical interventions that are vastly out of date and can adversely affect our health. We all know that finishing the course of antibiotics prevents the recurrence of illness, that sunscreens block harmful UV rays that cause skin cancer, and that all cancer-screening programs save lives. But do scientific studies really back this up?  
  In this game-changing book, Dr. Paul A. Offit debunks fifteen common medical interventions that have long been considered gospel despite mounting evidence of their adverse effects, from vitamins, sunscreen, fever-reducing medicines, and eyedrops for pink eye to more serious procedures like heart stents and knee surgery. Analyzing how these practices came to be, the biology of what makes them so ineffective and harmful, and the medical culture that continues to promote them, Overkill informs patients to help them advocate for their health. By educating ourselves, we can ask better questions about some of the drugs and surgeries that are all too readily available—and all too heavily promoted.

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  The Instructional Playbook - The...

  Sharon Thomas, Jim Knight, Ann...

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  In schools, every day is "game day." Every day, teachers need the best resources and forms of support because students deserve the best we as educators can offer. An instructional playbook aims to serve as that kind of support: a tool that coaches can use to help teachers match specific learning goals with the right research-based instructional strategies. 
   
  Coaches have enormous potential to help teachers learn and implement new teaching practices, but coaches will be effective only if they deeply understand the strategies they describe and their explanations are clear. The Instructional Playbook: The Missing Link for Translating Research into Practice addresses both issues head on and offers a simple and clear explanation of how to create a playbook uniquely designed to meet teachers' instructional needs. 
   
  The idea of an instructional playbook has caught fire since Jim Knight described it in The Impact Cycle (2017). Written by Jim Knight, Ann Hoffman, Michelle Harris, and Sharon Thomas, this book helps instructional coaches create playbooks that produce a common language about high-impact teaching strategies, deepen everyone's understanding of what instructional coaches do, and, most important, support teachers and students in classrooms. 
   
  A joint publication of ASCD and One Fine Bird Press. 
   
  This audiobook is skillfully read by Sean Pratt, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Transient Audio.

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  Should I Stay or Should I Go? -...

  Dr. Theresa J. Covert

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  Still Struggling to Decide If You Should Stay or Go? … Then keep reading 
  If you you’re in an abusive relationship and you are struggling to decide whether you should stay or go... This guide can help you to make a wise decision 
   Important Advice Before you buy: 
   Allow me to provide some clarity here: 
  If you are looking for instant answers without having to do any work, this guide is not for you, so look away… 
  This book is for those who are really intend to working on themselves to make a wise decision 
  That being said… 
  This book includes 
  - How to identify what’s not working in the relationship that is actually working for you 
  - How to interrupt the same recurring painful patterns 
  - How to deal with narcissistic rage at the narcissist’s life 
  - Can the narcissist change? 
  - Was it really an abusive relationship? 
  - Try not to take the narcissist’s actions personally 
  - What to expect from a narcissist? 
  - Why it is okay to say no 
  - Making the right decision 
  And so much more...

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  600 Quotes from Major Leaders

  Winston Churchill, Mahatma...

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  Dive into the wits and wisdom of famous world statesmen in this intriguing collection of quotes! 
  
  From World War giants and Ancient Roman Emperors to French Generals and American Presidents, this carefully crafted collection of quotes is guaranteed to entertain, amuse, and inspire.
  
  ‘600 Quotes from Major Leaders’ is ideal for those needing a bit of extra philosophical guidance and inspiration throughout their day. 
  
  Winston Churchill (1874-1965) was the leader of Britain, and Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) was the leader of France during the Second World War. 
  
  Marcus Aurelius (121–180) was a famous Emperor of Ancient Rome, while French General Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 -1821) conquered vast swathes of Europe.
  
  Inspirational American President Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) abolished slavery and won the American Civil War, while Indian pacifist and civil rights activist Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) famously led India to independence from the British.

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  Ethical AI Practices for Modern...

  Sabrina Cross

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  This book examines the ethical issues raised by the rapid development of artificial intelligence and its expanding impact on contemporary digital society. It offers a thorough explanation of how intelligent systems affect key aspects of life, including work, education, healthcare, governance, culture, and global development. The demand for ethical frameworks that guarantee justice, accountability, transparency, and inclusivity grows as AI technologies are increasingly incorporated into routine decision-making processes. 
  The information highlights that AI is a socio-technical system that reflects institutional aims and human values rather than just a technical advancement. It examines issues including algorithmic bias, data protection, privacy threats, surveillance, and unequal access to the benefits of technology. Simultaneously, it highlights the revolutionary potential of AI when developed and applied ethically, offering solutions that boost productivity, enhance public services, and promote sustainable development. 
  The book challenges readers to consider the balance between moral duty and technical advancement by fusing theoretical understanding with practical applications. It emphasizes the crucial role of moral leadership, conscientious governance, and international collaboration in the development of intelligent systems in the future. In the end, it serves as a manual for understanding how societies might use AI while ensuring that social justice, human dignity, and well-being remain at the core of the digital revolution.

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  Thunder Buffalo Goes Home

  Mark A. Cornelius

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  Ever wonder what a Buffalo dreams of? Thunder is the biggest and noisiest of all the buffalo. But his heart is just as big and he has heard of a new place that he knows he must find…—Home Follow the adventures of Thunder, Old-Old Buffalo, the Man Animal and discover with them, what home and family are all about.

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