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  The Wonders of Radium

  Maynard Shipley

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  The Wonders of Radium by Maynard Shipley is a captivating scientific exploration of one of the most fascinating discoveries of the early 20th century. Written in a time of scientific revolution, this work explains the origin, nature, and wide-ranging applications of radium, a radioactive element famously discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Shipley skillfully translates complex scientific principles into accessible language, detailing radium's powerful effects—from revolutionizing medical treatments, such as early cancer therapies, to its curious industrial and agricultural uses. 
  With a mix of scientific rigor and wonder, Shipley delves into the processes of radioactive decay, the extraction of radium from ores, and the element’s role in estimating the age of the Earth. Readers will find insights into the cultural and scientific impact of radium, a substance once seen as miraculous and later viewed with more caution. This is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in scientific history, capturing humanity’s fascination with atomic energy before its darker implications were fully realized.

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  Embryology - From Conception to...

  Mike Crawford

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  The process of human conception is an extraordinary biological event that marks the beginning of life. It is a highly coordinated sequence of events that begins with the formation of gametes—sperm and egg—culminating in fertilization and the establishment of a genetically unique individual. This miraculous process is governed by intricate molecular mechanisms that ensure the successful transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next. 
  Gametogenesis, the formation of sperm and egg cells, is the first essential step in conception. In males, this process, known as spermatogenesis, occurs in the testes and results in the production of millions of motile sperm cells. In females, oogenesis takes place within the ovaries, producing a limited number of mature eggs, typically one per menstrual cycle. Unlike sperm, which are continuously produced throughout a man’s life, a female is born with all the eggs she will ever have, and they gradually diminish in number over time. These gametes contain half the genetic material necessary for human life, ensuring that when they unite, the resulting zygote inherits a complete set of chromosomes.

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  The Happy Physician - Don't...

  Nanda Sekhon

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  Physician, do you know how to heal thyself? 
  Or are you taking care of everyone else while you continuously feel empty and exhausted?  
  For many doctors, being a physician isn’t just a profession; it’s an identity. If you’re not careful, it can be an all-consuming identity, with nothing to spare for yourself and your family. This is no way to live your life because it can lead to burnout, depression, and poor health.  
  You are a physician, but you are also YOU. You can be happy and accomplished. You just have to find your balance.  
  Balance can be challenging. Dr. Nanda knows; she’s been there. She was burned out, depleted, and had nothing left to give. She began searching for the answer to her own unhappiness, only to discover that she was the culprit.  
  Through her health battle, fighting depression, and self-discovery, she learned that she didn’t have to fix everything for everyone and that she was worthy of love and happiness without having to burn herself out in the process. She learned to love herself for who she is, not just as a physician but as a mother, a wife, a sister, and a daughter.  
  Now, her mission is to teach you how to do the same. This book is going to be your guide. Nanda will teach you to spot burnout in yourself and others and how to step away and prioritize YOU when you see those signs.  
  How can you take care of others unless you take care of yourself?  
  It’s time to be a Happy Physician!  
  Nanda Sekhon is a physician in El Paso, Texas. She is a medical director of a hormone clinic in her hometown. Nanda has an adventurous spirit, and she loves influencing and empowering others. Her vision is to create a world where every person knows their worth outside of their career and where physicians can give true, quality care without fear of burnout.

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  Planet Earth Is Conscious - And...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  This book explores the concepts of our planet Earth being a conscious entity, and all of the incredible places life has been found, around, on, and inside our planet. 
  I believe that planet Earth (also known as Gaia) is a conscious being in its own right. Many of the ancients also believed the same thing. 
  Even metaphysical philosophies like Theosophy talk about the Gaia consciousness and that there are even higher level beings like the Solar Logos. 
  There is an amazing amount of life on Earth—much of which has only been discovered in recent decades. 
  For example: did you know that life penetrates the Earth’s crust down to at least seven miles beneath the Ocean’s seabed, and possibly much deeper. 
  That life exists in Lake Vostok beneath the Antarctic Ice which hasn’t been in contact with the surface for many thousands of years? 
  There has also been new bacteria found on the International Space Station and in meteorites which have hit the Earth. 
  Life exists on our planet in many unusual and amazing places and you will be amazed at its diversity. 
   

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  Think Like a Vegan - Embracing...

  Emilia A. Leese, Eva J....

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   We all want to live more healthily and ethically. This book is not just for vegans; it's for anyone who is curious about veganism, its principles and what even non-vegans can learn from its practice. 
  According to reports, the number of vegans in the UK has more than quadrupled since 2014 and with the rise in plant-based foods and cruelty-free products showing no sign of stopping,  Think Like a Vegan  is a timely exploration of how vegan ethics can be applied to every area of our lives.
  Through a personal and often irreverent lens, the authors explore a variety of contemporary topics related to animal use. From the basics of vegan logic to politics, economics, love and other aspects of being human, each chapter draws you into a thought-provoking conversation about your daily ethical decisions that will open your eyes to a new way of living in a plant-powered world.

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  How Algorithms Shape Your Choices

  Marcus Reed

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  Every time you scroll, click, or swipe, invisible systems are quietly deciding what you see next. How Algorithms Shape Your Choices takes readers behind the screen to uncover how recommender engines, attention metrics, and predictive models influence not only what we consume — but what we believe. In clear, accessible language, it reveals how the digital world builds personalized realities that guide our thoughts and behaviors without asking for permission. From filter bubbles to algorithmic bias, it traces how data-driven design became the most powerful force in modern life — and how understanding it is the first step toward reclaiming control. This isn’t a story about technology; it’s a story about human freedom in an age of invisible influence.

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