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  Fragmented - A Doctor's Quest to...

  MD Ilana Yurkiewicz

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  There's an unspoken assumption when we go to see a doctor: the doctor knows our medical story and is making decisions based on that story. But reality often falls short. Medical records vanish when we switch doctors. Critical details of life-saving treatment plans get lost in muddled electronic charts. The doctors we see change according to specialty, hospital shifts, or an insurer's whims. 
   
    
   
  In this gripping narrative from medicine's front lines, Ilana Yurkiewicz reveals how a system that doesn't talk to itself puts insupportable burdens on physicians, patients, and caregivers. The stories she tells are at once harrowing and commonplace. A patient narrowly averts an unnecessary, invasive heart procedure by producing a worn rhythm strip he has carried in his pocket for a decade. A man diagnosed with leukemia while visiting from abroad has thirty-one physicians, but no one he can call "his" doctor, with tragic consequences. When Yurkiewicz's own father falls ill, a culture that incentivizes health care providers to react with quick fixes leads to weeks of additional suffering. 
   
   
   
  The system is hanging by a thread, and we need better solutions. Yurkiewicz issues a clear-eyed call for change, naming concrete reforms doctors and policymakers can make, and empowering patients and their loved ones to advocate for themselves in the meantime.

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  Bluebird Seasons - Witnessing...

  Mary Taylor Young

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  In this A Sand County Almanac for the twenty-first century, nature writer and zoologist Mary Taylor Young tells the story of the growing effects of climate change on her land in the pine-covered foothills of southern Colorado. 
   
   
    
  Climate change wasn't yet on the public radar when Young and her husband bought their piece of the wild in 1995. They built a cabin and set up a trail of bluebird nest boxes, and Mary began a nature journal of her observations, delighting in the ceaseless dramas, joys, and tragedies that are the fabric of life in the wild. 
   
   
    
  But changes greater than the seasonal cycles of nature became evident over time: increasing drought, trees killed by plagues of beetles, wildfires, catastrophic weather, bears entering hibernation later and thinner, the decline of some familiar birds, and the appearance of new species. 
   
   
    
  Using the journal as a chronicle of change, Young tells a story echoed in everyone's lives and backyards. But it's not time to despair, she writes. It's time to act. 
   
   
    
  Young sees hope in the human ability to overcome great obstacles, in the energy and determination of young people, and in nature's resilience, which the bluebirds show season after season.

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  Introduction to Bioinformatics -...

  Ben Rizer

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  Bioinformatics is a rapidly evolving field at the crossroads of biology and computational science, where the complexities of genetic and molecular data are unraveled through advanced computational techniques. Introduction to Bioinformatics serves as a comprehensive guide for those venturing into this interdisciplinary domain, providing a thorough overview of how bioinformatics transforms biological research and medical practice. 
  This book begins with foundational concepts, explaining the core principles of molecular biology and how they intersect with computational methods. Readers will explore the significance of DNA, RNA, and proteins in the context of bioinformatics, learning how these biological molecules are analyzed through cutting-edge technologies like next-generation sequencing and RNA sequencing. 
  The text delves into essential bioinformatics tools and techniques, including sequence alignment algorithms and the use of substitution matrices such as PAM and BLOSUM. It also covers the practical applications of bioinformatics in genomics, proteomics, and personalized medicine, highlighting how these innovations contribute to our understanding of genetic variation, disease mechanisms, and targeted therapies. 
  Introduction to Bioinformatics is designed for students, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand the intersection of biological data and computational science. With its clear explanations, practical examples, and forward-looking perspective, this book provides readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and contribute to the exciting world of bioinformatics. 
   

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  RoboRevolution - The Dawn of a...

  Emma Turner

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  Are you prepared to be a witness to the revolutionary change in technology that is transforming the future? Your search is over because you have found "RoboRevolution: The Dawn of a New Era." An in-depth investigation of the technological wonders that are revolutionizing industries and everyday life is provided in this book, which serves as your definitive reference to the fascinating world of robotic advances. 
  The documentary "RoboRevolution" takes you on an adventure into the fascinating world of robotics, revealing the most recent technological developments transforming how we work and live. This thorough book navigates the convoluted environment of robotic technologies, delivering insights that will captivate tech enthusiasts and curious minds alike. From cutting-edge artificial intelligence to state-of-the-art automation, this guide covers everything from there. 
  As you progress through the chapters of this book, you will get a profound comprehension of the potential made available by robots. Acquire the information that will enable you to confidently navigate this new era, regardless of whether you are a professional in the business looking to stay ahead of the competition or an individual keen to comprehend the significant impact that robotics will have on our society.

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  Rewiring Democracy - How AI Will...

  Bruce Schneier, Nathan E. Sanders

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  In this advisedly optimistic book, Rewiring Democracy, security technologist Bruce Schneier and data scientist Nathan Sanders cut through the AI hype and examine the myriad ways that AI is transforming every aspect of democracy—for both good and ill.The authors describe how the sophistication of AI will fulfill demands from lawmakers for more complex legislation, reducing deference to the executive branch and altering the balance of power between lawmakers and administrators. They show how the scale and scope of AI is enhancing civil servants' ability to shape private-sector behavior, automating either the enforcement or neglect of industry regulations. They also explain how both lawyers and judges will leverage the speed of AI, upending how we think about law enforcement, litigation, and dispute resolution.Whether these outcomes enhance or degrade democracy depends on how we shape the development and use of AI technologies. Powerful players in private industry and public life are already using AI to increase their influence, and AIs built by corporations don't deliver the fairness and trust required by democratic governance. But, steered in the right direction, AI's broad capabilities can augment democratic processes and help citizens build consensus, express their voice, and shake up long-standing power structures.

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  Enchanted Plants - A Treasury of...

  Varla A. Ventura

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  “Guided by fairy folk and Ventura’s own botanical wisdom, this book is an enchanting walk on the path of green magic and folklore.” —Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal   From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is an illustrated treasure trove of the lore and magic in the kingdom of plants.   Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of the poison garden where plants both alluring and life-saving intertwine?  From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant’s legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don’t forget your scissors.  Enchanted Plants is arranged by general environment:  cultivated plants and edibles;  toxic plants;  meadowlands;  the woods;  marshes and swamps; and  tropical plants.  Each chapter contains a cultivated selection of plants, arranged alphabetically by popular common name, with additional information including botanical name, common names, folklore, ethnobotanical properties, magical and occult properties, and modern usage if applicable.

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