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  Wernher von Braun

  Erik Bergaust

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  Here is Dr. Wernher von Braun’s incredible story – from his early years in Germany, where he gave birth to modern rocketry, to his arrival in the United States and his launching of the first American satellite, the first man on the moon and other stunning space exploration feats. “Every page of Wernher von Braun’s life is a monument to the drama of adventure. Few people have been fighting so hard and, indeed, very few have been subject to so much criticism, so much jealousy, so much defeat—yet, very few have lived to be honored and to harvest the fruits of so many wonderful victories as has this man.” Author Erik Bergaust has had the advantage of knowing von Braun as a friend, hunting and fishing companion, space business associate—and biographer—for more than twenty-five years. Thus, he has been able to present a dramatic portrait of an important personality and a 20th century hero.

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  Skyway - The True Story of Tampa...

  Bill DeYoung

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  On the morning of May 9, 1980, harbor pilot John Lerro was guiding a 600-foot freighter, the Summit Venture, into Tampa Bay. Directly in the ship's path was the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Suddenly, a violent weather cell reduced visibility to zero at the precise moment when Lerro attempted to direct the 20,000-ton vessel underneath the bridge. Unable to stop or see where he was going, Lerro drove the ship into a support pier. 
   
   
   
  Skyway tells the entire story of this horrific event, from the circumstances that led up to it through the years-long legal proceedings. Bill DeYoung pieces together the harrowing moments of the collision, including the accounts of witnesses and survivors. 
   
   
   
  Among those whose lives were changed forever was Wesley MacIntire, the motorist whose truck ricocheted off the hull of the Summit Venture and sank. The lone survivor, MacIntire, like Lerro, was emotionally scarred and remained haunted by the tragedy for the rest of his life. 
   
   
   
  DeYoung offers a history of the ill-fated bridge, from its construction in 1954, through the addition of a second parallel span in 1971, to its eventual replacement. The result is a detailed portrait of the rise and fall of a Florida landmark.

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  Neuroscience

  Miguel Vaquero

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  The study of the anatomy and operation of the nervous system and the brain is known as neuroscience. To map the brain mechanistically, neuroscientists draw on cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, human behavior and cognition, and other fields.Each neuron, or brain cell, in an adult human has an estimated 100 billion connections to other neurons. The mapping of all the cell-to-cell communication networks—the brain circuits that process all ideas, feelings, and behaviors—remains one of the major difficulties of contemporary neuroscience. The resulting image that gradually forms is referred described as "the connectome." All learning is based on the brain's capacity to build new neural circuits and connections, or neuroplasticity.

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  Design of Everyday Things The:...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Design of Everyday Things, by Don Norman.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Don Norman.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Design of Everyday Things explores the principles behind effective design, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly products and environments. It highlights how good design enhances usability and how poor design can create frustration. Through practical examples, the book shows how thoughtful design can improve the interaction between people and objects, making everyday life more intuitive and enjoyable.

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  Soft Wind Sleep Sounds - 4 Hours...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Let the wind carry your worries away. 🌬️ 
  Do you lie in bed, your mind racing and restless long after the world has gone quiet? 
  Are you tired of sleep apps that promise peace but only leave you more awake? 
  Soft Wind Sleep Sounds offers a gentle, immersive escape from the chaos of your thoughts. With four hours of natural windscapes—each carefully crafted to soothe, relax, and lull you into deep rest—you’ll drift off effortlessly and wake up feeling truly restored. 
  Inside, you’ll experience:Whispers Through the Woodland – Soothing breezes rustling through leaves, with the occasional croak of a distant frogBreeze Over Distant Dunes – Wide, whistling winds and the soft call of birds over quiet coastal sandsEchoes in a Snowbound Silence – Muffled, tunnel-like gusts that echo like a blizzard outside a cozy shelterDrift Beneath the Windowpane – The softest wind, barely heard beyond the walls, inviting stillness and sleep 
  Whether you’re dealing with stress, insomnia, or simply need to unwind, this audio experience helps you let go of tension and fall into a natural rhythm of rest. There’s no music, no jarring transitions—just steady, high-quality wind ambience designed for uninterrupted slumber. 
  Press play, close your eyes, and let the wind take over. 
  Your most peaceful night’s sleep starts here.

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  Why We Need to Be Wild - One...

  Jessica Carew Kraft

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  A bold examination of how Paleolithic wisdom could solve our 21st century problems 
   
  Jessica Carew Kraft, an urban wife and mom of two, was firmly rooted in the modern world, complete with a high-powered career in tech and the sneaking suspicion that her lifestyle was preventing her and her family from truly thriving.  
   
  Determined to find a better way, Jessica quit her job and set out to learn about “rewilding” from people who reject the comforts and convenience of civilization by using ancient tools and skills to survive. Along the way, she learned how to turn sticks into fire, stones into axes, and  
  bones into tools for harvesting wild food—and found an entire community walking the path back from our technologyfocused, anxiety-ridden way of life to a simpler, more human experience. 
   
  Weaving deep research and reportage with her own personal journey, Jessica tells the remarkable story of the potential benefits rewilding has for us and our planet and questions what it truly means to be a human in today’s world. Why We Need to Be Wild is a thought-provoking,  
  unforgettable narrative that illuminates how we survived in the past, how we live now, and how each of us can choose to thrive in the years ahead.

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