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  Shrink the City - The 15-Minute...

  Natalie Whittle

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  Cities define the lives of all those who call them home: where we go, how we get there, how we spend our time. But what if we rethink the ways we plan, live in, and move around our cities? What if we didn't need a car to reach the grocery store? What if we could get back the time we would have spent commuting and put it to other uses? 
   
   
   
  In this fascinating, carefully researched and reported book, longtime Financial Times journalist Natalie Whittle investigates the 15-minute city idea—its pros, cons, and its potential to revolutionize modern living. 
   
   
   
  From Paris, Melbourne, and Rotterdam to Charlotte, North Carolina, and Tempe, Arizona, cities worldwide are being guided by the 15-minute city's ideals—with varying results. By looking at these examples, Whittle considers: 
   
   
   
  ● what really happens when a city expands bike lanes and pedestrian areas—and disincentivizes long commutes 
   
   
   
  ● which approaches to building affordable housing are actually effective 
   
   
   
  ● how neighborhoods of varying wealth are affected by 15-minute city policies 
   
   
   
  This timely book serves as a call to reflect on our cities and neighborhoods—and it outfits us with insights on how to make them more sustainable, safe, and welcoming.

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  Life Lessons from a Parasite -...

  John Janovy Jr.

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  The answers to life's biggest questions can be found by looking at the little things . . . 
   
   
   
  Though you may not be able to see them with the naked eye, parasites—miniscule life forms that live inside other organisms—inhabit our everyday lives. From headlice to bird droppings, litterboxes to unfiltered water, you have brushed up against the most common way of life on our planet. 
   
   
   
  In this unique book, John Janovy Jr., one of the world's preeminent experts on parasites, reveals what can humans learn from the most reviled yet misunderstood animals on Earth: lice, tapeworms, flukes, and maggots that can eat a lizard from the inside, and how these lessons help us negotiate our own complicated world. Whether we're learning to adapt to adverse conditions, accept our own limitations, or process new information in an ever-changing landscape—we can be sure a parasite did it first. 
   
    
   
  At once peculiar and profound, Life Lessons from a Parasite makes a case for using knowledge of the natural world, with all its wonderful mysteries and quirks, to tackle our worst problems.

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  Medical Toxicology - Diagnosis...

  Ava Westwood

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  Medical toxicology is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of poisoning and toxic exposures. Its significance lies in its ability to address the wide range of substances that can cause harm to the human body, whether through accidental or intentional exposure. From pharmaceuticals to industrial chemicals, toxins are part of daily life, and the potential for harm is ever-present. As such, medical toxicology plays a vital role in both emergency and long-term healthcare, providing the expertise necessary to treat patients who are at risk of, or suffering from, toxicological emergencies. 
  The importance of medical toxicology is magnified by the increasing number of chemical substances in circulation, many of which are introduced without comprehensive understanding of their potential health impacts. These include both legal substances, such as prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs, and illicit substances like narcotics. Furthermore, environmental hazards, such as pollutants, pesticides, and industrial chemicals, contribute significantly to public health concerns. Medical toxicologists are not only essential in treating poisoning cases but also in monitoring exposure risks, advancing treatment protocols, and educating healthcare professionals and the public about prevention. 
  One of the most critical aspects of toxicology is its interdisciplinary nature. It draws from various scientific fields such as pharmacology, biochemistry, and physiology to understand the mechanisms by which toxins affect the body. This comprehensive approach allows toxicologists to identify specific clinical signs, develop diagnostic strategies, and determine the most effective interventions to mitigate the effects of poisoning. Through their expertise, toxicologists can guide healthcare providers in making informed decisions, ensuring that patients receive timely and accurate care.

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  Emergency

  Anonyme

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  Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.  
  What can you do when it all hits the fan?  
  You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system.  
  ""I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes."" So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international bestseller The Game, and one of the most original-and provocative-narratives of the year.  
  After the last few years of violence and terror, of ethnic and religious hatred, of tsunamis and hurricanes–and now of world financial meltdown–Strauss, like most of his generation, came to the sobering realization that, even in America, anything can happen. But rather than watch helplessly, he decided to do something about it. And so he spent three years traveling through a country that's lost its sense of safety, equipping himself with the tools necessary to save himself and his loved ones from an uncertain future.  
  With the same quick wit and eye for cultural trends that marked The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Emergency traces Neil's white-knuckled journey through today's heart of darkness, as he sets out to move his life offshore, test his skills in the wild, and remake himself as a gun-toting, plane-flying, government-defying survivor. It's a tale of paranoid fantasies and crippling doubts, of shady lawyers and dangerous cult leaders, of billionaire gun nuts and survivalist superheroes, of weirdos, heroes, and ordinary citizens going off the grid.  
  It's one man's story of a dangerous world–and how to stay alive in it.  
  Before the next disaster strikes, you're going to want to read this book. And you'll want to do everything it suggests. Because tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee...

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  Guided Meditation for Morning

  Meditative Hearts

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  Do you find it challenging to start your mornings with energy and focus? Are you seeking a way to begin your day feeling calm, centered, and motivated? Imagine greeting each morning with a sense of peace and purpose that sets a positive tone for the entire day. 
  Introducing a revitalizing guided meditation designed to transform your mornings. This audio book offers an invigorating start to your day, guiding you through meditation practices that awaken your mind and energize your body. With soothing narration and uplifting techniques, you'll be led through a journey that cultivates clarity, positivity, and intention. 
  Whether you struggle with morning grogginess, lack of motivation, or simply wish to enhance your daily routine, this guided meditation provides the perfect solution. By incorporating this practice into your mornings, you'll experience increased focus, reduced stress, and a heightened sense of well-being. 
  Don't let your mornings slip away in a haze of hurried activity. Embrace this meditative practice and discover the power of starting your day with intention and calm. Begin your mornings with this transformative experience and watch as it brings balance, productivity, and joy into your everyday life. Start today and transform your mornings into a time of peace and positivity.

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  The Physics of God - How the...

  Joseph Selbie, Amit Goswami

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  The explanations of transcendent phenomena given by saints, sages, and near-death experiencers—miracles, immortality, heaven, God, and transcendent awareness—are fully congruent with scientific discoveries in the fields of relativity, quantum physics, medicine, M-theory, neuroscience, and quantum biology. 
   
   
   
  The Physics of God describes the intersections of science and religion with colorful, easy-to-understand metaphors, making abstruse subjects within both science and religion easily accessible to the layman—no math, no dogma. This intriguing book: 
   
   
   
  ● Pulls back the curtain on the light-show illusion we call matter. 
   
   
   
  ● Connects string theory's hidden brane worlds to religion’s transcendent heavens. 
   
   
   
  ● Reveals the scientific secret of life and immortality: quantum biology's startling discovery that the human body is continuously entangled. 
   
   
   
  ● Demonstrates the miracle-making power of our minds to effect instantaneous physiological changes.

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