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  The Sugar Code - Defeating...

  Alice Jackson

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  What if the disease threatening your body could also be quietly stealing your mind? 
  For decades, doctors have treated diabetes and Alzheimer’s as separate battles. But groundbreaking research reveals a chilling truth: these two conditions are deeply connected — and the same processes that disrupt blood sugar can also sabotage your brain’s ability to think, remember, and thrive. 
  In The Sugar Code, you’ll uncover: 
  ·        The surprising science behind how insulin resistance affects the brain — and why some experts now call Alzheimer’s “Type 3 Diabetes.” 
  ·        Proven, practical strategies to prevent, manage, and even reverse the course of diabetes, without gimmicks or dangerous fads. 
  ·        How lifestyle, nutrition, and targeted medical advances can protect both your body and your memory. 
  ·        The hidden early-warning signs your brain may already be struggling, and what you can do right now to change its future. 
  Drawing on the latest global research, compelling patient stories, and decades of medical insight, The Sugar Code offers a clear, empowering plan to safeguard your health and extend not just your lifespan, but also your mindspan. 
  Your brain and body are speaking the same biochemical language. It’s time to learn how to decode it… and take back control of your future.

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  Distributed Programming for...

  Saimon Carrie

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  Dive into the world of distributed programming with confidence using "Distributed Programming for Beginners." Whether you're a novice programmer or an experienced developer looking to expand your skill set, this comprehensive guide equips you with the knowledge and techniques needed to build scalable and reliable distributed systems from the ground up. 
  From understanding the core concepts of distributed computing to mastering essential programming techniques, this book provides a step-by-step journey through the fascinating realm of distributed programming. You'll explore the history and evolution of distributed computing, uncovering the benefits and challenges it presents in today's technology landscape. 
  With a focus on practicality, "Distributed Programming for Beginners" covers fundamental concepts such as concurrency, parallelism, communication protocols, fault tolerance, and scalability in a clear and accessible manner. You'll learn how to choose the right hardware and software components, set up development environments, and employ basic distributed programming techniques effectively. 
  Delving deeper, the book guides you through the intricacies of working with distributed databases, including understanding the CAP theorem, data partitioning, consistency models, and replication strategies. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be ready to design, develop, and deploy your first distributed application with confidence. 
  "Distributed Programming for Beginners" empowers you to tackle complex challenges with ease. With its practical approach, real-world examples, and hands-on exercises, this book serves as your indispensable companion on the journey to mastering distributed programming. Unlock the potential of distributed systems and embark on a path to building scalable and resilient applications that meet the demands of today's interconnected world. 
   

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  Science and Health - Knowledge...

  Rogan Fish

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  Science and Health: Knowledge and Medicine in Ancient Rome (3 in 1) explores the intellectual and spiritual forces that shaped Roman civilization, from its groundbreaking scientific ideas to its religious beliefs and the formidable enemies it battled across centuries. 
  In Roman Medicine and Science, uncover the practical and philosophical roots of Roman knowledge—how doctors, engineers, and scholars applied Greek theory, astrology, and firsthand experience to treat the sick, build aqueducts, and study the stars. Roman Religion and Mythology dives into the gods, rituals, and sacred practices that infused daily life with divine meaning and political power. From Jupiter to household spirits, religion in Rome was deeply entwined with science, healing, and war. The Roman Empire and Their Enemies offers a dynamic look at Rome’s greatest rivals—Persians, Carthaginians, Germanic tribes, and more—examining how these conflicts influenced Rome’s scientific developments, medical needs, and mythic self-image. 
  Together, these three books reveal how Romans understood the world—through logic and legend, reason and ritual. Ideal for readers fascinated by ancient science, belief systems, and military history, this volume reveals how Rome's view of knowledge shaped its rise—and echoed through its fall.

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  Our Little Farm - Adventures in...

  Peter Wohlleben, Miriam Wohlleben

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  Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature. 
   
   
   
  Peter and Miriam moved from the city to a remote forest lodge in the early nineties. Amidst juggling careers and raising a young family, they learned how to plant and rotate crops, harvest and preserve nature's bounty, and tend to the unique needs of their animals and environment. Along the way, they made mistakes and abandoned some projects (sheep raising was not their thing) but maintained a sense of joy in their shared goal. 
   
   
   
  Brimming with insights, wisdom, and tips on everything from constructing farm buildings to choosing the perfect chicken, Our Little Farm shows that, with a little grit, humor, and self-compassion, it's possible to live according to our values and to care for the earth even as we care for ourselves, our homes, and our families.

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  A Taste for Poison - Eleven...

  Neil Bradbury Ph.D.

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  This program includes an epilogue and acknowledgements read by the author“A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.” --Kathy ReichsAs any reader or listener of murder mysteries can tell you, poison is one of the most enduring—and popular—weapons of choice for a scheming murderer. It can be slipped into a drink, smeared onto the tip of an arrow or the handle of a door, even filtered through the air we breathe. But how exactly do these poisons work to break our bodies down, and what can we learn from the damage they inflict?In a fascinating blend of popular science, medical history, and true crime, Dr. Neil Bradbury explores this most morbidly captivating method of murder from a cellular level. Alongside real-life accounts of murderers and their crimes—some notorious, some forgotten, some still unsolved—are the equally compelling stories of the poisons involved: eleven molecules of death that work their way through the human body and, paradoxically, illuminate the way in which our bodies function.Drawn from historical records and current news headlines, A Taste for Poison weaves together the tales of spurned lovers, shady scientists, medical professionals and political assassins to show how the precise systems of the body can be impaired to lethal effect through the use of poison. From the deadly origins of the gin & tonic cocktail to the arsenic-laced wallpaper in Napoleon’s bedroom, A Taste for Poison leads listeners on a fascinating tour of the intricate, complex systems that keep us alive—or don’t.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

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  Cascadia

  H.W. "Buzz" Bernard

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  If you live in the Pacific Northwest, get ready to run for your life . . . 
  In the face of a massive earthquake and tsunami in the Pacific Northwest, a respected geologist must make two gut-wrenching decisions. One could cost him his reputation, the other, his life. 
  Is the Northwest overdue for a huge quake and tsunami, or will the region remain safe for hundreds of years yet to come? No one knows… or does someone? 
  Dr. Rob Elwood, a geologist whose specialty is earthquakes and tsunamis, is having nightmares of "the big one" that are way too real to disregard. His friend, a counselor and retired reverend, does not think Rob is going nuts. To the contrary, he believes the dreams are premonitions to be taken seriously. No one else does, however, even after a press conference. 
  Some live to regret it, most don't. 
  Rob's drama becomes intertwined with others--a retired fighter pilot trying to make amends to a woman he jilted decades ago and a quixotic retiree searching for legendary buried treasure in the rugged coastal mountains of Oregon. 
  All are about to live Rob's nightmare. 
  "Riveting, scary, and entirely believable . . . a compelling, page-turning thriller with the ring of truth." Jerry Thompson, author of Cascadia's Fault

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