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  Saving Social Care - How to find...

  Neil Eastwood

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  Recruiting and retaining a caring workforce to keep pace with the needs of an ageing society is one of the greatest challenges we face. At the same time, traditional methods of finding suitable care staff are delivering diminishing returns. We urgently need new ways of finding and keeping the compassionate and loyal care workers of tomorrow.  The future of every care provider depends on solving this problem fast. Start now by listening to this audiobook.  When you've read Saving Social Care, you will be able to:   - Know exactly who your perfect care worker candidate is   - Tap in to secret sources of new staff in your community   - Optimise your recruitment process to reduce wastage  - Spot 'high potential' applicants – and avoid troublemakers – much faster  - Discover 20 proven retention techniques to minimise care staff loss

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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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  The Apple II Age - How the...

  Laine Nooney

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  Skip the iPhone, the iPod, and the Macintosh. If you want to understand how Apple Inc. became an industry behemoth, look no further than the 1977 Apple II. Designed by the engineer Steve Wozniak and hustled into the marketplace by his Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, the Apple II became one of the most prominent personal computers of this dawning industry. 
   
   
    
  The Apple II was a versatile piece of hardware, but its most compelling story isn't found in the feat of its engineering, the personalities of Apple's founders, or the way it set the stage for the company's multibillion-dollar future. Instead, historian Laine Nooney shows, what made the Apple II iconic was its software. In software, we discover the material reasons people bought computers. The story of personal computing in the United States is not about the evolution of hackers—it's about the rise of everyday users. 
   
   
    
  Recounting a constellation of software creation stories, Nooney offers a new understanding of how the hobbyists' microcomputers of the 1970s became the personal computer we know today. The Apple II Age offers an unprecedented look at the people, the industry, and the money that built the microcomputing milieu—and why so much of it converged around the pioneering Apple II.

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  AI and the Art of War -...

  Paul Rodrigues

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  In AI and the Art of War, the Chief Intelligence Officer of Microsoft's National Security Group, Paul Rodrigues, explains the contemporary realities of artificial intelligence in the context of national security, defense, and warfare in stunning detail. Dr. Rodrigues draws on his extensive experience supporting the AI efforts of US federal customers and the defense industrial base to explain what modern AI is, how it works, the problems it solves, and the risks it creates. 
   
  AI and the Art of War offers original discussions of language AI―including Large Language Models―computer vision, geospatial AI, and agentic AI and AI reasoning capabilities. It examines how these technologies interact with national security initiatives and policies, like DARPA, IARPA, JAIC, and a variety of federal laws and executive orders. 
   
  You'll also find:Informed walkthroughs of emerging AI threats, including propaganda, powerful nonstate actors, and financial system insecurityExplorations of AI pipeline security vulnerabilities, including prompt injection attacks and prompt leakingObstacles to the responsible use of artificial intelligence, like bias, and the inherent drawbacks to "black box" algorithms

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  Sleep Vibes: 25 Ambient Sleep...

  Sleep Vibes NYC

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  ★★★★★ 25 Ambient Sleep Soundscapes – Deep Sleep, Relaxation & Stress Relief ★★★★★Discover the ultimate collection of ambient sleep sounds designed to transform your nights and restore your energy. 25 Ambient Sleep Soundscapes combines advanced sound therapy, neuroscience-based frequencies, and calming audio design to help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, and wake up refreshed.Each track is carefully engineered to stimulate alpha and theta brainwaves, guiding your mind into a state of deep relaxation, mindfulness, and natural sleep induction. From soft white noise and gentle ambient music to ethereal soundscapes and soothing tones, every element is optimized to reduce stress, quiet mental chatter, and support uninterrupted sleep.Whether you struggle with insomnia, need help relaxing after a long day, or want to enhance your nighttime meditation or bedtime routine, this collection provides a powerful, science-backed solution. These aren't just sounds—they are precision-crafted sleep tools designed to improve sleep quality, calm the nervous system, and promote overall well-being.Perfect for:•Deep sleep & insomnia relief•Relaxation & stress reduction•Meditation & mindfulness practice•Focus, calm, and mental clarity•Creating a peaceful bedtime atmosphereWith hours of uninterrupted ambient audio, this collection adapts to your personal sleep preferences and helps you build a consistent, restorative sleep ritual.Experience the difference of premium sleep soundscapes—and turn every night into a journey of deep rest, healing, and renewal.⸻ambient sleep sounds, deep sleep music, relaxing sounds for sleep, sleep soundscapes, white noise for sleeping, calming ambient music, stress relief sounds, insomnia help audio, sleep therapy sounds, meditation music sleep, soothing sounds for relaxation, brainwave sleep music, alpha theta waves sleep, relaxing night sounds, peaceful sleep audio, mindfulness sleep sounds, background noise for sleep, deep relaxation music, ambient music for sleeping, sleep aid audio, calming soundscapes, sleep improvement sounds, anti stress music, nighttime relaxation sounds, sleep meditation audio

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  Night Crickets and Flowing Water...

  Greg Cetus

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  This immersive binaural audio recording invites you into the heart of a tranquil nocturnal landscape. A rich, dynamic chorus of night crickets fills the air with a steady, rhythmic hum, varying in intensity like nature’s own lullaby. Beneath it all, a gurgling stream meanders softly through the scene, its gentle flow adding a calming layer to the atmosphere. In the distant background, a low, continuous roar signals the presence of wind moving unseen through the treetops—an ever-present but soothing reminder of the vast wilderness beyond. The combination of these natural elements creates a deeply relaxing environment, ideal for meditation, stress relief, or restful sleep. Designed to replicate the serene sounds of a summer night in the wild, this recording offers a peaceful escape from the noise of modern life, wrapping listeners in a blanket of pure, undisturbed calm.

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