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  The Philadelphia State Hospital...

  J.P. Webster

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  This account of the infamous asylum is "an excellent record of greed and corruption, but it is also a powerful testimonial to compassion and kindness" (Hidden City). 
   
   
   
  The Quaker City and its hospitals were pioneers in the field of mental health. Yet by the end of the nineteenth century, its institutions were crowded and patients lived in shocking conditions. The mentally ill were quartered with the dangerously criminal. By 1906, the city had purchased a vast acreage of farmland incorporated into the city, and the Philadelphia Hospital dubbed its new venture Byberry City Farms. From the start, its history was riddled with corruption and committees, investigations and inquests, appropriations and abuse. Yet it is also a story of reform and redemption, of heroes and human dignity—many dedicated staff members did their best to help patients whose mental illnesses were little understood and were stigmatized by society. 
   
   
   
  "Webster . . . wrote his book because of his fascination with an abandoned building he discovered in 2002. He wanted to tell the story of Byberry, one he believes many people do not fully understand." —Philadelphia Neighborhoods

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  The Romance of Modern Chemistry

  James C. Philip

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  ""The Romance of Modern Chemistry" is a fascinating glimpse into the state of chemistry a century ago. Written by James C. Philip, PhD, an assistant professor of chemistry at The Imperial College of Science and Technology, Kensington, this book provides a non-technical description of the diverse and wonderful ways in which chemical forces were at work and their manifold applications in modern life back in 191012.    Imagine the scientific discoveries, the alchemical transformations, and the intricate dance of atoms and molecules as they shaped the world around us. Philip's prose invites readers to explore the hidden magic within everyday substances—their reactions, properties, and practical uses.    From the bubbling test tubes in laboratories to the industrial processes that fueled progress, The Romance of Modern Chemistry captures the essence of an era when science was both mysterious and awe-inspiring. It's a journey through the alchemy of knowledge, where elements danced, compounds whispered secrets, and the periodic table unfolded its enigmatic patterns.    So let us step into the past, don our metaphorical lab coats, and embark on a literary experiment—an adventure where curiosity meets discovery, and the molecules of imagination collide with the atoms of wonder. "Support us at https://manifoldmedia.net/donate

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  Green and Prosperous Land: A...

  Dieter Helm

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  ‘One of the most important books of the decade’ Country Life 
  Finally, a practical, realistic plan to rescue, preserve and enhance nature. 
  News about Britain’s wildlife and ecosystems tends to be grim. In Green and Prosperous Land, Oxford economist and Natural Capital Committee chair Dieter Helm shares his radical but tangible plan for positive change. 
  This pragmatic approach to environmentalism includes a summary of Britain’s green assets, a look towards possible futures and an achievable 25-year plan for a green and prosperous country. The bold generational plan assesses the environment as a whole, explains the necessity of protecting and enhancing our green spaces and offers a clear, financially sound strategy to put Britain on a greener path. 
  Helm’s arguments expose the economic inefficiencies in our environmental policies and thus highlight the need for change. Leaving behind the current sterile and ineffective battle between the environment and the economy, this revolutionary plan champions the integration of the economy and the environment together to deliver sustainable, eco-friendly economic growth. There is hope, and there is time, but we must act now. 
  Helm's award-winning approach to conservation is not only strategic, but also deeply rooted in economics and policy. His plan for a greener Britain is not just a dream, but a well-thought-out, achievable goal that integrates the best of science, business, and public planning. 
  For fans of Isabella Tree (Wilding), Vaclav Smil (Size), Bill Gates (Source Code), Linda J. Lear (Under the Sea Wind), and Rachel Carson (The Edge of the Sea).

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  Magnetic - Humanity and the...

  Larry Laverty

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  Elephants today live on only 15% of the land they once roamed. With each passing day, another acre of nature is destroyed by human beings, replaced by agriculture, settlement and other man-made business. With each passing day, Asia’s remaining wild elephants are squeezed onto smaller pieces of land onto which they’re expected to survive. Wildlife photographer Larry Laverty has followed the plight of the elephants for several decades, capturing the magnificence of this animal on film, while at the same time raising awareness all over the world of the danger of extinction that elephants face. For this book, Larry spent months travelling across Asia following elephants and recording extraordinary moments on his camera. The result is an amazing book of some 180 photographs, presented in landscape format, of one of Earth’s greatest creatures. It’s through his work and books that Larry hopes to give the elephants of Asia the respect they deserve… ”We are finally acknowledging a force of nature that’s been with us all along. Elephants are magnetic. But until now, we humans haven’t had the ability to see, to appreciate this fact.”

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  Descriptions and Prescriptions -...

  Michael R. Emlet

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  OCD, ADHD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder . . . these are not just diagnoses from the DSM; they are part of our everyday vocabulary and understanding of people. As Christians, how should we think about psychiatric diagnoses and their associated treatments?We can't afford to isolate ourselves and simply dismiss these categories as unbiblical. Nor can we afford to accept the entire secular psychiatric diagnostic and treatment enterprise at face value as though Christian Scripture is irrelevant for these complex mental struggles. Instead, we need a balanced, biblically (and scientifically!) informed approach that is neither too warmly embracing nor too coldly dismissive of psychiatric labels and the psychiatric medications that are often prescribed.Biblical counselor and retired physician, Michael R. Emlet, gives readers a helpful way forward on these important issues as he guides lay and professional helpers in the Christian church through the thicket of mental health diagnoses and treatments in a clear, thoughtful primer in which the Bible informs our understanding of psychiatric diagnoses and the medications that are often recommended based on those labels.This first book in the Helping the Helper series will give readers biblical, gospel-formed categories that will help them understand and minister to those who are struggling with mental health issues.

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  They Control The World

  Robert Teller

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  A gripping true story of an unwitting man's first-hand account into Power, Secrecy, and the Shadows Behind the Throne. 
  Who really holds the reins of power in our world? In They Control The World, the curtain is pulled back on the hidden networks, intelligence agencies, and global elite who shape our future from behind the scenes. Based on events about how the new physics of quantum entanglement was discovered, this powerful audiobook is a history book in the form of a novel. It exposes the silent forces that influence war, economics, democracy, and our forthcoming world of Artificial Intelligence as quantum entanglement begins to merge with it. 
  Spanning from post-WWII covert operations to the dawn of the 21st century, this deeply compelling work follows the journey of a spiritual seeker who inadvertently ends up entangled in the web of global manipulation. Through encounters with intelligence operatives, he uncovers the truths that challenge our understanding of freedom, morality, and who really calls the shots. 
  Whether you’re a seeker of truth, a lover of political intrigue, or someone simply questioning the official story, They Control The World is an essential listen that dares to ask: What if everything we thought we knew... was only part of the plan?

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