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  Velociraptor The: The History of...

  Editors Charles River

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  The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, the movie made certain kinds of dinosaurs instantly recognizable, even if associated with the wrong era. 
  	Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey. Thus, in a very real sense, the Velociraptor has taken on a larger-than-life reputation.

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  Koala - A Natural History and an...

  Danielle Clode

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  Koalas regularly appeared in Australian biologist Danielle Clode's backyard, but it was only when a bushfire threatened that she truly paid them attention. 
   
   
   
  In vivid, descriptive prose, Clode embarks on a delightful and surprising journey through evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology to understand where these enigmatic animals came from and what their future may hold. She begins her search with the fossils of ancient giant koalas, delving into why the modern koala has become the lone survivor of a once-diverse family of uniquely Australian marsupials. 
   
   
   
  Koala investigates the remarkable physiology of these charismatic creatures. Clode explores the complex relationship and unexpected connections between this endearing species and humans. She explains how koalas are simultaneously threatened with extinction in some areas due to disease, climate change, and increasing wildfires, while overpopulating forests in other parts of the country. 
   
   
   
  Deeply researched and filled with wonder, Koala is both a tender and inquisitive paean to a species unlike any other and a call to ensure its survival.

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  Meditation for epileptic seizure...

  Stuart Newman

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  Meditation for epileptic seizure - DST Hypno with Stu Newman is the perfect way to reduce your risk of having an epileptic seizure.  
  This guided meditation program has been designed to help you relax and stay in control of your body.  
  It will also teach you how to recognize the warning signs that may precede a seizure so that you can take preventive action before it happens.  
  With this program, there's no need for expensive medical treatments or medications – all you need is yourself!  
  Give DST Hypno with Stu Newman a try today and see what kind of difference it can make in reducing your risk of seizures!

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  Sleep Well Live Well - The...

  Brian Gibson

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  Unlock the power of a restful night’s sleep and elevate your overall wellness with “Sleep Well, Live Well: The Mediterranean Diet for Relaxing Nights and Healthy Living.” This book explores the profound connection between a balanced Mediterranean lifestyle and quality sleep, drawing on ancient wisdom, modern neuroscience, and groundbreaking theories in psychology. 
  From early civilizations to modern scientific inquiries, sleep, and dreams have fascinated humanity, captivating the attention of philosophers, physicians, and, notably, Sigmund Freud, whose revolutionary theories on dream interpretation continue to influence contemporary thought. While sleep has often been mysterious, modern science has revealed its crucial role in maintaining health. Chronic sleep disorders, particularly insomnia, affect millions, heightening the risk of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, and depression. 
  Through a blend of lifestyle insights and dietary guidance rooted in the Mediterranean tradition, this book offers practical steps to achieve restful nights and energized days. It gives readers tools to manage stress, increase relaxation, and boost overall well-being. “Sleep Well, Live Well” illuminates the transformative potential of sleep, making it accessible for those seeking a healthier, more balanced life. Dive in and discover the secrets to relaxing nights and vibrant living!

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  State of Disaster - The Failure...

  Maria Cristina Garcia

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  Natural disasters and the dire effects of climate change cause massive population displacements and lead to some of the most intractable political and humanitarian challenges seen today. Yet, as Maria Cristina Garcia observes in this critical history of U.S. policy on migration in the Global South, there is actually no such thing as a "climate refugee" under current U.S. law. Most initiatives intended to assist those who must migrate are flawed and ineffective from inception because they are derived from outmoded policies. In a world of climate change, U.S. refugee policy simply does not work. 
   
   
   
  Garcia focuses on Central America and the Caribbean, where natural disasters have repeatedly worsened poverty, inequality, and domestic and international political tensions. She explains that the creation of better U.S. policy for those escaping disasters is severely limited by the 1980 Refugee Act, which continues to be applied almost exclusively for reasons of persecution directly related to politics, race, religion, and identity. Garcia contends that the United States must transform its outdated migration policies to address today's realities. Climate change and natural disasters are here to stay, and much of the human devastation left in their wake is essentially a policy choice.

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  Living Medicine - Don Thomas...

  Dr. Fred Appelbaum

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  A sweeping biography of the visionary behind bone marrow transplantation and the story of the diseases cured by Don Thomas's discovery. In the last half of the twentieth century, Thomas himself discovered a cure for every marrow-based disease—like leukemia, lymphoma, and sickle-cell anemia—forever changing treatment for some of the deadliest illnesses. His feats were extraordinary, earning him a Nobel Prize, and the cascade of treatments he inspired have reshaped and will continue to reshape the practice of clinical medicine. Yet no one has ever written Thomas’s courageous story. Dr. Frederick R. Appelbaum, a member of Thomas’s research team, does so for the first time in Living Medicine: Don Thomas, Marrow Transplantation, and the Cell Therapy Revolution. Bone marrow transplantation has now saved over a million lives, but when Thomas first had the idea, he was met with disbelief by the scientific community. Appelbaum, informed by decades in the field and personal connection with Thomas, tells us the secrets to Thomas’s success: his unique characteristics, how he created an effective team of researchers, and how he overcame the technical obstacles of marrow transplantation. Appelbaum tells a bigger story, too, of the scientific and societal implications of this achievement, which are critical for scientific and lay readers alike so that we all might be better informed of how far our medical progress has come and will go.

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