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  Wired for Love - A...

  Stephanie Cacioppo

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  From the world’s foremost neuroscientist of romantic love comes a personal story of connection and heartbreak that brings new understanding to an old truth: better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."This highly accessible audiobook is not only a love story, but also an exploration of the bizarre functions of the brain that create physical and emotional connections between human beings." -AudioFile on Wired for LoveAt thirty-seven, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo was content to be single. She was fulfilled by her work on the neuroscience of romantic love—how finding and growing with a partner literally reshapes our brains. That was, until she met the foremost neuroscientist of loneliness. A whirlwind romance led to marriage, to sharing an office at the University of Chicago. After seven years of being inseparable at work and home, she lost her beloved husband following a devastating battle with cancer.In Wired for Love, Dr. Stephanie Cacioppo tells not just not just a science story, but also a love story. She shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost—all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioral science. Woven through it all is her moving personal story, from astonishment, to unbreakable bond, to grief and healing. Her experience and her work enrich each other, creating a singular blend of science and lyricism that’s essential reading for anyone looking for connection.A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.

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  Bearded Tit - A Love Story with...

  Rory McGrath

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  From his Cornish boyhood, Rory recounts his life of birdwatching, observing his first skylark while stoned; his repeatedly failed attempts to get up at the crack of dawn like the real twitchers; and his flawed bid to educate his mate Danny in the ways of birding. Rory's tale is a thoroughly educational, occasionally lyrical and highly amusing romp through the hidden byways of birdwatching.

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  PTCB Exam Prep 2023-2024 - Study...

  Shawn Blake

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  Become a certified pharmacy technician and land the job of your dreams with this comprehensive study guide that will fully prepare you for the PTCB Exam! 
    
  With a passing rate of only 59% over the past 7 years, the exam has earned a reputation for being extremely difficult. 
    
  But there’s no reason to stress out. With the proper preparations and focused, consistent study, you can be one of the special few who only need to take it once. 
    
  While self-study and making your own materials are good options, you’ll save time and effort with a ready-made comprehensive study guide covering all the topics that will be included in the test. You’ll have a significant head start on the exam without having to sift through mountains of materials. 
    
  In this manual, you won’t just find all the information you need to study – you’ll also have detailed practice tests, similar to what you’ll encounter in the exam, so you know what to expect on the big day. 
    
  Inside, you’ll discover: 
    
  ●     A rundown of the PTCB exam, its objectives, and who is eligible to take it 
  ●     Study strategies to help you avoid burnout and do well on the test 
  ●     A breakdown of the PTCB exam's four subject areas and corresponding study guides for each 
  ●     A closer look at pharmacology: drug classifications, interaction and contradictions, therapeutic equivalence, compounding, and more 
    
  And much more! 
     
  Every second counts, so don't procrastinate any longer and dive headfirst into your PTCB study material! 
   If you want to level up your PTCB exam preparation, then you need this audiobook today!

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  How To Protect Your Personal...

  HowExpert

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  If you want to know the various ways on how to protect your personal computer then, check out this "How To Protect Your Personal Computer" guide.In this step-by-step guide, you will reap the following benefits: 
  - Learn how to protect your PC. 
  - Get tips on how to password protect your files and folders. 
  - Discover how to activate windows defender. 
  - Learn how to employ a firewall. 
  - Learn how to adjust security settings depending on your browser. 
  - Learn how to perform internet browsing and downloading carefully. 
  - Get techniques on how to employ CCleaner to eradicate malware 
  - Discover Free software downloads to protect your PC. 
  - Be able to adjust internet explorer privacy setting. 
  - Learn how to turn on windows automatic updates. 
  - And much more. 
  HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

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  Total Competition - Lessons in...

  Ross Brawn, Adam Parr

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  A compelling, comprehensive look at “the awe-inspiring career of a true motor racing great” and what it takes to get to the top in Formula One (Daily Express). 
   
  Across four decades, Ross Brawn was one of the most innovative and successful technical directors and then team principals in Formula One. Leading Benetton, Ferrari, Honda, Brawn, and Mercedes, he worked with drivers such as Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, and Lewis Hamilton to make them world champions. In 2017, he was appointed F1’s managing director, motor sports, by the sport’s new owners Liberty Media. Now, in this fascinating book written with Adam Parr, who was CEO and then chairman of Williams for five years, he looks back over his career and methods to assess how he did it, and where occasionally he got things wrong.  
   
  Total Competition is a definitive portrait of modern motorsport. In the book, Brawn and Parr explore the unique pressures of Formula One, their battles with Bernie Ecclestone, and the cutthroat world they inhabited, where coming second is never good enough. This book is a fascinating read not only for the millions of Formula One fans who want to understand how Brawn operates; it also provides many lessons in how to achieve your own goals in business and life.  
   
  “Frank, fearless and original . . . I hung on every word.” —Murray Walker 
   
  “This is a must-read.” —Autosport

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  Alcibiades 1

  Plato

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  "Certainly! "Alcibiades I", also known as "First Alcibiades", is a dialogue ascribed to Plato. In this engaging conversation, Socrates interacts with the ambitious young man Alcibiades. Let's explore the essence of this dialogue:      Dramatis personae    Dramatis Personae:  Alcibiades: An ambitious youth eager to enter public life. He boasts of his good looks, noble birth, numerous friends, possessions, and connection to Pericles, the Athenian leader.  Socrates: The older philosopher who engages Alcibiades in conversation.  Content:  Alcibiades seeks Socrates' guidance before presenting himself to the Athenian assembly.  Socrates questions Alcibiades about justice, politics, and self-knowledge.  Alcibiades admits his ignorance and learns that expediency cannot exist without justice.  Socrates reminds him that true rivals are the kings of Sparta and Persia, emphasizing their education, might, and wealth.  They discuss contradictions in Alcibiades' thoughts and the Delphic maxim: "Know thyself."  The ruling principle of man, they conclude, lies not in the body but in the soul.  By the end of "Alcibiades I", Alcibiades accepts Socrates as his mentor. This dialogue invites us to explore the interplay of ambition, knowledge, and self-awareness. "

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