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  Midwife Crisis - From Trust to...

  Kelli Zakharoff

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  This raw and unflinching narrative delves into the inner world of an Australian midwife, her professional journey, recounting genuine experiences of empowering women to make choices and confronting a system that resists change. From homebirth scenes to the shadowy hallways of a metropolitan hospital amid the pandemic, this is a story marked by passion, burnout, peaks and valleys, tears and triumphs. The Midwife Crisis is an unfiltered emotional journey, interwoven tales of birth and loss, encapsulating the joy of bringing life into the world along with the profound love and heartbreak intrinsic to the midwifery profession. 
  Unravelling the challenges and rewards of a life perpetually on call, where the comfort of a warm bed is sacrificed to assist a labouring woman. This modern-day tale invites readers on a rollercoaster journey of achieving success, only for it to vanish in an instant. It's the chronicle of an individual driven by passion and a vision for woman centred care, navigating the complexities of her beloved profession. 
  RIVETING! Kelli lifts the veil on what happens when policy comes before people and vividly exposes the humanitarian crisis currently faced by the Australian birth industry. I was hooked on every word! 
  Jessica Prescott - Author of Life After Birth

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  Sisters of the Jungle - The...

  Keriann McGoogan

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  Sisters of the Jungle explores the history of primatology, a rare scientific discipline led primarily by women, from pioneers like Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey to author Keriann McGoogan's own adventurous field studies. 
   
  Since the 1970s, the science of primatology has been dominated by women—a unique reversal, as men usually outnumber women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. 
   
  Today, one of those women is primatologist Keriann McGoogan, who has traveled to the far corners of the earth in search of wild primates. In Sisters of the Jungle, McGoogan combines stories about her own studies of howler monkeys (the loudest living primate) and lemurs (the most endangered group of animals on the planet) with those of the women who paved the way: intrepid scientists like Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas, and Alison Jolly who broke boundaries, made astonishing discoveries and ultimately shaped the trajectory of an entire branch of science.

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  JavaScript for Beginners:...

  Alex Thompson

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  "JavaScript for Beginners: Unlocking the Power of Web Development: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering JavaScript from Scratch" is your essential resource for diving into the dynamic world of JavaScript. This book, designed for complete novices and those with a basic understanding, takes you on a step-by-step journey to master the language that powers modern web development. From setting up your development environment to writing your first lines of code, you'll be guided through practical applications of JavaScript that are relevant in today's web development landscape.  
  One of the standout features of this guide is its focus on practical applications. You'll discover how to manipulate the DOM, handle events, and make your web pages interactive. The book also delves into asynchronous JavaScript, teaching you about callbacks, promises, and async/await to handle real-world scenarios like API calls. 
  In addition to the core topics, this comprehensive guide emphasizes debugging and testing your code, preparing you for professional development practices. Each chapter is designed to progressively build your confidence and skills, with examples and exercises to reinforce your learning. 
  By the end of this book, you will not only understand JavaScript's syntax and features but also be capable of creating dynamic and interactive web applications from scratch. This is the ultimate goal of "JavaScript for Beginners"-to unlock the power of web development and set you on the path to becoming a proficient JavaScript developer.

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  Facing America's Greatest Enemy

  Rich Germaine

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  "Facing America's Greatest Enemy" by Rich Germaine delves into the pervasive issue of apathy within American society, exploring its historical roots, psychological underpinnings, and extensive impact on various facets of life. The book opens with a compelling introduction that frames apathy and indifference as a silent yet formidable adversary threatening the foundations of democracy and societal progress. Germaine traces the emergence of apathy from post-revolutionary disinterest to contemporary political indifference, emphasizing how crises and prosperity alike have fostered disengagement. 
  Germaine provides historical examples, such as the rise of Nazi Germany and the low voter participation in recent U.S. elections, to underscore the dire consequences of public disengagement. 
  In the digital age, the paradox of connectivity is examined, where social media's potential to mobilize is countered by the overwhelming influx of information, leading to 'slacktivism'—a superficial form of engagement. The manuscript also addresses the role of education in combating apathy, advocating for curricula that foster critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship. 
  Parental apathy is explored as a significant factor in children's moral and educational development, highlighting the need for active parental involvement despite modern challenges. The author also incorporates a biblical worldview, urging Christians to act against apathy through faith-driven engagement and community building. 
  Concluding with actionable steps, calling for a collective commitment to rekindle civic engagement and counter the inertia threatening American self-government. This comprehensive exploration offers a roadmap for individuals and communities to overcome apathy and foster a more involved, empathic, and active society.

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  Distant Ocean Waves and Birdsong...

  Greg Cetus

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  This recording transports you to a tranquil oasis where the calming symphony of nature envelops your senses. The rhythmic sound of gentle ocean waves sets the backdrop for the melodic calls of the Gray Francolin and the Northern Cardinal. This serene blend is crafted to enhance your yoga practice, promote deep relaxation, and invite a soothing peace, creating the perfect ambiance for unwinding and inner reflection.

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  Navigation & Voyage Planning...

  Tim Davison, Alastair Buchan

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  Fernhurst Books' compact, handy guides to navigating at sea, nautical calculations and passage planning bundled together in e-book form for the first time. The perfect quick reference guides to keep on your phone or tablet, easily accessible when you are on board. They contain all the essential information for when you need it most about navigating and passage planning. The Navigation Companion covers all the navigation essentials: charts, compass, tides, standard and secondary ports, dead reckoning, estimated position, course to steer, lights, GPS, waypoints and buoyage in a highly illustrated format making it easy to understand at a glance – ideal for those moments when you need an answer, and you need it fast! The Nautical Calculation Companion is an aide memoire of those calculations frequently needed (but often forgotten) for traditional coastal and offshore navigation and other equations and formulae which can be useful afloat. Each topic has worked examples, and there are frequent diagrams to illustrate the process. The Passage Planning Companion details the timetable for developing a passage plan and goes through all the elements you should consider: port information, routeing, weather, tides, timings and safety. It then takes you through ship management on the passage: the crew briefing, roles, routines, pre-sail checks, watch keeping and much more. This will be a valued companion when planning and executing a sea voyage.

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