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  Playing Possum - How Animals...

  Susana Monsó, Mark Rowlands

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  When the opossum feels threatened, she becomes paralyzed. Her body temperature plummets, her breathing and heart rates drop to a minimum, and her glands simulate the smell of a putrefying corpse. Playing Possum explores what the opossum and other creatures can teach us about how we and other species understand mortality, and demonstrates that the concept of death, far from being a uniquely human attribute, is widespread in the animal kingdom. 
   
   
   
  With humor and empathy, Susana Monsó tells the stories of ants who attend their own funerals, chimpanzees who clean the teeth of their dead, dogs who snack on their caregivers, crows who avoid the places where they saw a carcass, elephants obsessed with collecting ivory, and whales who carry their dead for weeks. Monsó, one of today's leading experts on animal cognition and ethics, shows how there are more ways to conceive of mortality than the human way, and challenges the notion that the only emotional reactions to death worthy of our attention are ones that resemble our own. 
   
   
   
  Blending philosophical insight with new evidence from behavioral science and comparative psychology, Playing Possum dispels the anthropocentric biases that cloud our understanding of the natural world, and reveals that, when it comes to death and dying, we are just another animal.

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  The Study of Mental Health - The...

  Steven Johnson

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  We wrote this book, Statistics for Psychology, specifically to serve as a resource for schooling and instruction. After spending several decades as a teacher of behavioural statistics, the author, who became widely known for his pedagogical prowess, intended to create a textbook that would apply the most effective classroom approaches to the written page. He did this by combining the textbook with the most effective classroom approaches. To achieve this, this book employs a variety of tactics, including timely pointing and highlighting devices, strategic reviews and reminders, a focus on the most pertinent content, and timely anticipating of the student's perspective. Additionally, Evans' technique emphasizes underlying logic and intuitive conceptions rather than sophisticated mathematical formulas and proofs, and it does so within the context of an engaging writing style. This contrasts other methods, which emphasize both of these aspects. One can say that there is a healthy balance between conceptual and computational aspects across the entirety of the object. This work is suitable for students taking their first course in behavioural statistics. After experiencing this subject, the reader will be better prepared for advanced courses and direct applications. We also provide internet links to complimentary additional supplements at www.ebookslimited.com to enhance your reading experience. Teachers of behavioural statistics and their students are the intended beneficiaries of these supplements.

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  Essential Oil - A Complete Guide...

  Benjamin X. Campbell

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  Essential Oil: A Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well-Being 
  Dive into the transformative world of essential oils with Essential Oil: A Complete Guide to the Use of Aromatic Oils in Aromatherapy, Herbalism, Health, and Well-Being. This comprehensive audiobook explores the healing powers of aromatic oils and offers over 300 natural, fragrant recipes designed to enhance your health, beauty, and overall well-being. 
  From relieving stress and boosting energy to promoting clear skin and improving sleep, the recipes in this guide use the therapeutic properties of essential oils to support a holistic lifestyle. Whether you are new to essential oils or a seasoned enthusiast, you'll find practical tips, detailed instructions, and a wealth of knowledge on how to incorporate these powerful oils into your daily routine. 
  Key Features:Over 300 fragrant recipes for health, beauty, and well-beingExpert guidance on using essential oils in aromatherapy and herbalismStep-by-step instructions for creating DIY skincare, haircare, and wellness productsIn-depth knowledge of essential oil blends for physical and emotional healing 
  Whether you're looking to improve your mental clarity, relax after a long day, or create natural beauty products, Essential Oil provides the tools you need to harness the full potential of aromatic oils. Transform your health and beauty routine with the natural power of essential oils today!

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  Blockchain Cryptocurrencies...

  MICHAEL STORMEDA

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  I have created this question-and-answer path to provide the listener with a complete tool with over 2 hours of content, where it is possible to find answers to many questions that every newbie asks about this fascinating and sometimes elusive technological paradigm. I have answered these questions in the simplest way, which are the same ones I asked myself when I approached these topics for the first time. Blockchain is a complex subject requiring knowledge of very different subjects, such as economics and cryptography, so, usually, the first approach can generate frustration and dismay. Many malicious actors operating in this market exploit this complexity to promote dubious products and businesses. Complexity is why even professionals often find it difficult to judge the quality of specific initiatives. By listening to this audiobook, you will be able to acquire the basic knowledge to evaluate projects in the crypto world and build a solid opinion on the central issues.

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  Rare & Severe Infections - From...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Uncommon infections represent the frontiers of medical challenge, where diagnostic complexity, rapid progression, and severe outcomes converge to create some of the most daunting scenarios in clinical medicine. This comprehensive exploration delves into three distinct yet equally consequential infections—Meningitis, Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis), and Legionella pneumophila infection—each exemplifying the remarkable diversity of microbial pathogenesis and the profound ways in which rare infections can transform human health and lives. 
  The narrative of rare and severe infections extends beyond their medical rarity; it encompasses the intricate biological mechanisms, unique transmission patterns, and complex clinical presentations that make these conditions simultaneously fascinating to researchers and devastating to patients. By examining the neurological inflammation of meningitis, the disfiguring lymphatic disruption of elephantiasis, and the respiratory assault of Legionella, this book illuminates how different pathogenic organisms exploit specific biological vulnerabilities to produce extraordinarily consequential diseases. Readers will journey through the epidemiological landscapes where these infections emerge—from the global burden of meningococcal disease to the tropical endemic regions of lymphatic filariasis and the modern built environments where Legionella thrives—while exploring the scientific advances in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention that offer hope against these formidable pathogens.

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  PHP - Advanced PHP Functions

  Andy Vickler

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  Are you a programmer interested in getting a deeper understanding of the concepts, features, and tools in the PHP programming language? 
  Would you like to develop faster and easy-to-use programs using PHP? Or are you stuck in a certain PHP area and would like a solution to your problem? 
  PHP is a fantastic programming language with simple fundamentals. If you learn PHP now, you'll be able to build anything from a basic contact form to a full-fledged web application. You'll also discover how to set up a mailing list and a content management system. 
  Having stated that, this audiobook will show you how to achieve it. We'll also show you how to create PHP applications that tackle real-world issues. Because PHP is a web based language, having a basic understanding of HTML and CSS will be beneficial. Still, if you're new to HTML and CSS, this is a good place to start. Don't worry; HTML and CSS are as simple as one, two, and three. 
  PHP is considered among the most important languages to use in programming. 
  Why? 
  Because it adds a lot of functionality to websites created in HTML. 
  It is a general-purpose language even if the major reason it was designed is to generate web pages.

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