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  On Shaky Ground - America's...

  John J. Nance

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  A “gripping” look at the massive disasters that could strike at any moment, from a New York Times–bestselling author (San Francisco Examiner-Chronicle). Far beneath the earth’s surface, great tectonic plates grind against one another with incredible pressure that must—inevitably—be released. Earthquakes manifest with little warning, upending buildings, shattering infrastructure, and unleashing devastating tsunamis. In this remarkable survey of the history of seismology and the extraordinary seismic events that have occurred in the United States, Mexico, China, and other locales, author John J. Nance traces the discoveries of the scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding and predicting one of the deadliest threats known to mankind.   From the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest and the East Coast, most of the United States—not just California—is in danger of a massive quake, and few citizens are adequately prepared. Through riveting firsthand interviews with earthquake survivors, and with the same command of technical detail and gripping style that he brings to his New York Times–bestselling thrillers, Nance demonstrates the need for readiness—because the next big quake could happen tomorrow.

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  The Age of Radiance - The Epic...

  Craig Nelson

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  “A thrilling, intense, and disturbing account of the atomic era, from the discovery of X-rays to the tragic meltdown of Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant…Rich with powerful images and fraught with drama” (The Christian Science Monitor).When Marie Curie, Enrico Fermi, and Edward Teller forged the science of radioactivity, they began a revolution that ran from the nineteenth century through the course of World War II and the Cold War to our current confrontation with the dangers of nuclear power and proliferation. While nuclear science improves our lives, radiation’s invisible powers can trigger cancer and cellular mayhem. Writing with a biographer’s passion, New York Times bestselling author Craig Nelson unlocks one of the great mysteries of the universe.In The Age of Radiance, Nelson illuminates a pageant of fascinating historical figures: Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Curtis LeMay, John F. Kennedy, Robert McNamara, Ronald Reagan, and Mikhail Gorbachev, among others. He reveals how Jewish scientists fleeing Hitler transformed America from a nation that created light bulbs into one that split atoms; Alfred Nobel’s dream of global peace; and how, in our time, emergency workers and utility employees fought to contain life-threatening nuclear reactors. By tracing our complicated relationship with the dangerous energy we unleashed, Nelson discusses how atomic power and radiation are indivisible from our everyday lives.Brilliantly told and masterfully crafted, The Age of Radiance provides a new understanding of a misunderstood epoch in history and restores to prominence the forgotten heroes and heroines who have changed all of our lives for better and for worse. “This is the kind of book that doesn’t just inform you but leaves you feeling smarter.” (The Dallas Morning News).

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  E-Commerce Business: The...

  S.P. Suarker

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  E-Commerce Business: The Essential Guide to E-Commerce Success, Learn All the Valuable Information You Need in Starting A Successful E-Commerce BusinessAnyone can make a living online and creating an ecommerce store is one of the excellent strategies to make money online. If you have a business that doesn't have an online store yet, it is a great idea to establish your online store because ecommerce is only growing from here on out. You have probably heard of that little store called Amazon, right? They are the largest online store in the world and because of Amazon and eBay, people are now more comfortable making purchases online. In fact, studies show that retail ecommerce sales this year will reach $4.13 trillion. This audiobook will teach you how to start your own ecommerce store and teach you the steps on how you can maximize your profits online. By learning the basics, you can learn how to possibly turn your once small website into a global brand. It is possible once you learn the correct strategy and best e-commerce practices. This audiobook will discuss the following topics:- What is Ecommerce and Why You Should Take Notice- Introduction to Ecommerce Business Models- Creating Your Online Store - Your Website- Creating Your Online Store - Your Ecommerce Store Platform- Designing a Store That Will Sell- More Ways to Generate More Sales With Pricing and Persuasive Writing- Marketing Your Ecommerce StoreThe potential to grow your business through e-commerce is truly limitless and it is a great way to earn money online. Anyone can do it so long as you follow the tips and techniques that will be explained in the audiobook.So what are you waiting for? If you're interested in starting your own e-commerce business or want to add one with your existing business, scroll up and click "add to cart" now.

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  Insects - A Very Short Introduction

  Simon Leather

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  To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic wasp, measuring a mere 139µm, to the aptly named Titan beetle, which can reach lengths of up to 17cm. They can be found on all continents of the world, from the Sahara Desert to the frozen wastes of Antarctica. While no insects live beneath the waves, the intrepid sea skaters skim the surface of some of the world's oceans.This Very Short Introduction explores the extraordinary world of insects. It analyses insect evolution, taxonomy, and development, and describes their behavior, their life styles, and the interactions they have with other insects and other animals. As Simon Leather shows, insects are the bedrock on which human civilization rests; without them we would almost certainly not exist. Although they can be seen as pests of our crops plants, they are also invaluable for pollinating our flowering plants and are an invaluable link in all land ecosystems. As they face challenges from climate change and pesticides it has never been more important to understand these oft-dismissed creatures.

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  Summary of Many Lives Many...

  Abbey Beathan

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  Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and Past-Life Therapy by Brian L. Weiss - Book Summary - Abbey Beathan 
  (Disclaimer: This is NOT the original book.) 
   The story about how a skeptical doctor discovered evidence on past lives and developed a method using them to cure his patients. 
  There are many stories about how a skeptic turns into a believer but this one stands out. A skeptical doctor was astonished when he discovered one of his patients recalling past-life traumas. Those wounds from the past seem to be responsible of his recurring nightmares and anxiety attacks. Doctor Weiss manages to channel his new knowledge and develop a method called "past life regression" which recovers memories of incarnations in order to address them and cure the patient of his traumas. 
  (Note: This summary is wholly written and published by Abbey Beathan. It is not affiliated with the original author in any way) 
  "For truly we are all angels temporarily hiding as humans." - Brian L. Weiss 
  After discovering about past lives, Brian L. Weiss entered a new phase in his career; one that would use memories from the past lives of patients in order to heal them. His method of hypnosis worked so he started heading in a new path in order to help each one of his patients. His work in parapsychology is outstanding and his method of past life regressions is brilliant. Definitely a book worth reading. 
  A skeptic doctor discovered evidence that baffled him and change his mind about reincarnation.

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  Introducing Infinity - A Graphic...

  Brian Clegg

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  Infinity is a profoundly counter-intuitive and brain-twisting subject that has inspired some great thinkers – and provoked and shocked others.
  
  The ancient Greeks were so horrified by the implications of an endless number that they drowned the man who gave away the secret. And a German mathematician was driven mad by the repercussions of his discovery of transfinite numbers.
  
  Brian Clegg and Oliver Pugh's brilliant graphic tour of infinity features a cast of characters ranging from Archimedes and Pythagoras to al-Khwarizmi, Fibonacci, Galileo, Newton, Leibniz, Cantor, Venn, Gödel and Mandelbrot, and shows how infinity has challenged the finest minds of science and mathematics. Prepare to enter a world of paradox.

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