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  Wilderness Ways

  William J. Long

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  Late nineteenth-century naturalist William J. Long invites us into the secret worlds of woodland animals in this, his second, fascinating book. Long's stories of the secret lives of woodland animals come from time he spent in the woods, observing the behaviors and characteristics of the wilderness inhabitants directly. His method? Sit quietly, wait (sometimes for hours), and the animals will come. This book, unlike his first, Ways of Wood Folk, seems to be directed at his critics who accused him of assigning human emotions and intentions to the animals he profiles in his writings; Wilderness Ways very deliberately tells the unvarnished truth about animal behaviors, both tender caring and vicious murder are illustrated herein. Wilderness Ways opens up the hidden world of its woodland subjects with beautiful imagery and descriptive prose which is accessible enough for a child to read while at the same time engaging for readers of all ages. Be transported into Long's hidden wilderness world. (Summary by Jill Engle)

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  Navigating Life with Amyotrophic...

  MD Mark B. Bromberg, JD Diane...

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  Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about the challenges patients, family members, and caregivers face when confronted by ALS, a disease that affects approximately 5,600 Americans every year, with as many as 30,000 people managing the disease at any given time. ALS is a difficult disease for the patient and is also challenging for the caregiver and family as there are many questions, issues relating to care, and problems to manage. This guide covers all aspects of managing ALS, from the onset of symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and coping strategies to the use of home health care or hospice, and new research in the field. The book also sheds lights on difficult topics, such as end-of-life care and managing legal affairs. 
   
   
   
  Navigating Life with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is unique because it covers two perspectives: one author is a neurologist with thirty years of experience treating ALS patients, and the other author experienced first-hand the issues in providing care for a parent with ALS. Formatted in a question-and-answer style, peppered throughout with patient stories, and with sections devoted to family members and caregivers, this compassionate resource provides guidance to those seeking to understand how to live with this disease.

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  Birds Beasts and Bedlam -...

  Derek Gow

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  Birds, Beasts and Bedlam recounts the adventures of farmer-turned-rewilder Derek Gow, who is saving Britain’s much-loved but dangerously threatened species, from the water vole to beaver, wildcat to white stork, and tree frog to glow worm. Derek tells us all about the realities of rewilding: how he reared delicate roe deer and a sofa-loving wild boar piglet, moved a raging bison bull across the country, got bitten by a Scottish wildcat, returned honking skeins of graylag geese to the land and water that was once theirs, and restored the white stork to the Knepp Estate with Charlie Burrell and Isabella Tree. Derek’s first book, Bringing Back the Beaver, was a riotously funny and subversive account of his single-handed reintroduction of the beaver in Britain. Birds, Beasts and Bedlam, a natural successor to Gerald Durrell’s A Zoo in My Luggage, tells the story of Derek’s rewilding journey and his work to save many more species by transforming his Devon farm into a wildlife breeding center. He now houses beavers, white storks, water voles, lynx, wildcats, and harvest mice, with the aim of releasing them into the wild one day. Tearing down fences literally and metaphorically, Derek Gow is the one person with the character and strength of will to defy authority, bend the rules, and save our wildlife.

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  Nanotechnology

  Introbooks Team

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  Nanotechnology is often referred as nanotech. In nanotechnology matters of atomic scale, molecular scale and supra-molecular scale are manipulated. According to the earliest description related to nanotechnology, it is referred that technological goal of nanotechnology is to manipulate atoms and molecule with precision. Such manipulation is done in order to fabricate macro scale products. Fabricating macro scale products is now developed as an individual stream of nanotechnology that is now referred as molecular nanotechnology. National nanotechnology initiative was the responsible for establish a detailed and generalized description of nanotechnology. According to description provided by national nanotechnology initiative, manipulation of matter that possesses at least one dimension size from 1 to 100 nanometers is known as nanotechnology. According to this definition quantum mechanical effects certainly have influences since the process is being conducted on an object that falls in quantum realm according to its scale. As soon as this fact was practically proved, the definition of nanotechnology completely changed. It was considered a research category rather than being just a technological goal. This newly formed category of research was unique from all the research and technologies that research and study about special properties possessed by matter since it was working on objects that were below the determined threshold for size. Now generally, plural forms such as nanotechnologies and nano scale technologies are referred as a wide range containing researches, applications and studies that hold a common trait of size. Billions of dollars are invested by government for researches related to nanotechnology since they possess variety of potential applications such as industrial and military applications. According to figures of AD 2012, following are major investments in nanotechnology researches by various countries:3.7 billion dollars by USA1.2 billion by European Union750 million by government of Japan 
  Being based on size, nanotechnology is a broad term. Many fields are included in nanotechnology as diverse such as:Surface scienceOrganic chemistryMolecular biologySemiconductor physicsMicro fabricationMolecular engineering 
  Researches associate with nanotechnology are equally diverse. There researches include a wide range from extensions of conventional device physics to molecular self assembly. These researches attempt to develop new materials with the use of dimensions. Material development in nanotechnology is based on non-scale platform. These developments are done in order to attain direct control of matter that is developed on atomic scale. 

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  Mastering AI for Healthcare -...

  Nilashis Roy

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  Harness AI-led Revolution to Deliver Smarter, Faster, and Better Healthcare.
  Book Description
  Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming indispensable in modern healthcare—reshaping how we diagnose, treat, and deliver care. Mastering AI for Healthcare offers a clear, structured journey through this transformation, helping readers understand the critical role AI plays in improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
  The book begins with foundational AI concepts tailored for healthcare professionals, establishing a solid base in machine learning, neural networks, and data science. It then guides readers through practical applications across the care continuum—exploring how predictive analytics can forecast disease risks, how AI powers telemedicine and remote monitoring systems, and how it enhances clinical decision-making through smarter, data-driven EHR systems. Each chapter builds with real-world examples, case studies, and implementation frameworks, offering clarity on emerging tools like computer vision for diagnostics, personalized treatment algorithms, and intelligent automation in hospital workflows.
  Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, or policymaker, this book provides the insights you need to stay ahead in a tech-driven world. Don’t get left behind—embrace the tools shaping the future of medicine and lead the change with confidence.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introducing AI in Healthcare
  2. AI Fundamentals for Healthcare
  3. Predictive Analysis in Healthcare
  4. Artificial Intelligence in Telemedicine Remote Patient Monitoring
  5. AI in Clinical Decision Support and Electronic Health Record
  6. Imaging and Diagnosis Using AI
  7. Challenges and Limitations of AI in Healthcare
  8. Future of AI in Healthcare     
  
  Index

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  Polyvagal Theory - A Self Help...

  John Ross

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  The Simplified Guide to Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System and the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve 
  Do you want to learn how to unleash the body's natural ability to heal itself from stress and anxiety? Are you looking for effective ways to harness the healing power of the vagus nerve to take control of your physical and mental health? 
  If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then this guide might just be what you need. 
  Since the Polyvagal Theory was developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, this breakthrough has taken the world of clinical and therapeutic medicine by storm. This groundbreaking discovery is drawing back the curtain on how the autonomic nervous system controls our physical responses and emotional reactions, many of which are extremely primal and were developed as protective and defense mechanisms early in our evolution. 
  Here it is what you will find inside:  
  •	The Body’s Surveillance System 
  •	Development Of Polyvagal Theory 
  •	Dorsal Vagal And Effective Polyvagal Solutions 
  •	The Role Of The Dorsal Vagal And Pain 
  •	Polyvagal And Windhorse Basic Attendance 
  •	Relationship Between Polyvagal Theory And Social Cues 
  •	Polyvagal Theory In Relation To Stress 
  •	Relationship Between Polyvagal Theory And Yoga Theory 
  •	The Importance Of Polyvagal Theory  
  •	How Trauma Affects The Nervous System 
  •	Polyvagal Theory Helps Unlock Symptoms Of PTSD 
  •	The Problem Of Addiction 
  •	The Polyvagal Blueprint Of Intervention 
  •	The Polyvagal Solution 
  This book covers all these, and much more. 
  So what are you waiting for?   
  Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click."

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