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  Attraction Love Sex - The Inside...

  Simon LeVay

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  Sex, after hunger, may be the most powerful motivating force in our lives. It drives us to seek intimate contact with others and to form relationships that may be fleeting or lifelong, blissful or troubled. Yet many mysteries surround sex and sexuality: Why don't we reproduce by virgin birth? Why does so much of our sexual behavior have nothing to do with reproduction? Why isn't everyone heterosexual? How does the brain create sexual arousal? How do sexual kinks develop? Is porn harmful? What is the relationship between sex and love? 
   
   
   
  In Attraction, Love, Sex, Simon LeVay introduces listeners to a memorable cast of researchers trying to answer these questions and many more. A biologist dredges a New Zealand lake for asexual mud snails. Psychologists measure whether eating a good meal changes a man's idea of female beauty. Physiologists place lovers in brain scanners. Geneticists reconstruct the sex crimes of Genghis Khan. Neuroscientists create mice whose sexual behavior can be switched on and off. A zoologist traps and releases 260,000 voles and launches a new science of love. 
   
   
   
  LeVay distills vast expertise on the biology and psychology of sex into an engaging and easy-to-understand survey. This book reveals how scientists are unraveling the secrets of sex and, in the process, shattering many traditional ideas and prejudices.

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  The Silent Universe - How Dark...

  Dirk Fallon

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  Dark energy represents one of the most perplexing and enigmatic components of our universe, fundamentally altering our understanding of cosmic evolution. This mysterious force, which constitutes a major part of the cosmos, has intrigued scientists, astronomers, and physicists for decades. Its discovery, in part by observing the accelerated expansion of the universe, challenged long-held beliefs that gravity would eventually decelerate the cosmic expansion after the Big Bang. The revelation that the universe is not slowing down but actually speeding up has led to an explosion of theories and debates regarding the true nature of dark energy. 
  The initial hints of dark energy arose from studies that observed distant supernovae and measured their redshifts. When these measurements indicated that galaxies were moving away from each other at accelerating speeds, researchers were forced to rethink the previously accepted model of a decelerating universe. This unexpected acceleration suggested that some form of energy, previously unknown, was counteracting the force of gravity on a cosmic scale. Scientists have since begun to consider the possibility that this energy is uniformly spread throughout space, rather than being concentrated in specific locations, an idea that fundamentally differs from classical forms of matter and energy. 
  One of the core puzzles in understanding dark energy lies in its apparent uniformity and pervasive influence. Unlike ordinary matter, which clumps together to form stars, planets, and galaxies, dark energy seems to work in a diffuse, omnipresent manner, influencing the fabric of space itself. Its effects are subtle and counterintuitive, pushing galaxies apart rather than drawing them together.

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  Apache Kafka - A comprehensive...

  Et Tu Code

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  Get a deep understanding of Apache Kafka with this comprehensive guide!  
  The book starts by providing an overview of the Kafka ecosystem, followed by a detailed exploration of its architecture and core concepts.  
  You'll learn how to set up a multi-node Confluent Community Kafka cluster and understand Kafka's storage architecture. 
  Next, dive into the world of message processing and error handling, including idempotence and transactions.  
  The book also covers serialization techniques using JSON and AVRO, as well as exactly once processing in Apache Kafka. 
  Whether you're new to Kafka or looking to deepen your understanding, this ebook provides a thorough introduction to each topic, making it an essential resource for anyone working with Apache Kafka.

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  Oppenheimer: The Genius and the...

  Landon Hale

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  Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout 
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  The Last Sunset in the West -...

  Natalie Sanders

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  Fully revised edition with updated information on the surviving members of the orca pod.
  In 2014, marine biologist Dr Natalie Sanders joined the crew of the research vessel Silurian to seek out Britain's West Coast Community of orca and study them before we lose them forever. Though this orca pod has delighted scientists and whale watchers for years, we still know relatively little about them, and what we do know comes mostly from citizen science and chance encounters. But what is abundantly clear is that pollution, entanglement, military sonar and climate change continue to have an enormous impact on whales and dolphins and other marine life throughout the world's oceans.
  This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the marine world in this age of climate change. A captivating yet poignant account, it takes the reader from the Western Isles of Scotland to Vancouver Island and elsewhere. It also delves deep into the history of our relations with these beautiful and sentient creatures to explain what their loss means and how we can avoid similar tragedies in the future.

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  "You're Not Doing It Right" -...

  Ellen Patnaude

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  In "You're Not Doing It Right," Ellen Patnaude bravely opens the door to the haunting reality of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and unravels its profound impact on families. One of the most common types of dementia after Alzheimer's disease, LBD is marked by fluctuations in cognition, hallucinations, and motor symptoms. The journey begins with subtle warnings of small changes in her mother's behavior that worry Patnaude's father, but go unnoticed by the author and her sibling. 
  Through heartfelt storytelling, Patnaude recounts her challenges in addressing the disturbing shifts in her mother's behavior and managing their long-standing, emotionally charged relationship. The pages unfold with raw honesty, detailing the struggles that ensure when a family is faced with a progressive, life-altering diagnosis. In contrast to the 'long goodbye' of Alzheimer's disease, LBD plunges Patnaude and her family into a roller coaster ride from hell. Every emotion is laid bare, from the initial denial to the desperate attempts to help and connect with a loved one slipping away. 
  Patnaude offers invaluable insights and lessons learned in the throes of this heartbreaking journey. With unwavering candor, she reflects on what might have made a difference for herself and her family members and shares the resources that may help other struggling families. She acknowledges the commonality of denial and the universal resistance to accepting a devastating diagnosis, especially when glimpses of normalcy persist. The relentless challenges of caring for someone with any type of dementia often lead to heightened stress, exhaustion, and severe emotional strain on caregivers. In this exploration of love, loss, and resilience, Patnaude extends a compassionate hand to those grappling with similar circumstances, offering solace and understanding within the pages of this deeply moving memoir.

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