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  Descent of Man and Selection in...

  Charles Darwin

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  III. SEXUAL SELECTION IN RELATION TO MAN, AND CONCLUSION.Part 3 of 3 of a book on evolutionary theory by English naturalist Charles Darwin, first published in 1871. It was Darwin's second great book on evolutionary theory, following his 1859 work, On The Origin of Species. In The Descent of Man, Darwin applies evolutionary theory to human evolution, and details his theory of sexual selection. The book discusses many related issues, including evolutionary psychology, evolutionary ethics, differences between human races, differences between sexes, the superiority of men to women, and the relevance of the evolutionary theory to society.(Summary by Wikipedia) 
  NOTE - In this audio version , many of Darwin's references to his sources have been omitted. People wishing to follow-up the references will find them all given in the text version.

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  Navigating Life with Epilepsy

  MD David C. Spencer

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  Roughly three million people in the United States have already been diagnosed with epilepsy and another 200,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Worldwide, approximately one percent of the global population is diagnosed with epilepsy at some point in their lives. With the diagnosis come questions, concerns, and uncertainties from both the person diagnosed and their family. So, where to go? 
   
   
   
  Navigating Life with Epilepsy provides accessible, comprehensive, and up-to-date information about epilepsy shared from the two decades of experience of epileptologist David Spencer, MD, FAAN. This book guides the listener through the initial diagnosis, offers explanations on current approaches to diagnostic testing, medications, treatment options, and life management for the patient, their family, and their caregiver. Patient's stories are peppered throughout to illustrate that you are not alone: like you, they must navigate the myriad psychosocial challenges associated with epilepsy, including everyday concerns like driving, work, and relationships. 
   
   
   
  Navigating Life with Epilepsy is a perfect resource for both patients with epilepsy and the family members and friends who care for them.

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  Does Coffee Cause Cancer? - And...

  Dr. Christopher Labos

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  In this fascinating, refreshingly clarifying book about food, food myths, and how sloppy science perpetuates misconceptions about food, a medical doctor on his way to a conference gets drawn into conversations that answer the following questions:
  		
  		Does vitamin C prevent the common cold? And if it works, why does it only work in Canadian soldiers, ultramarathon runners, and skiers?
  		Was red meat really declared a carcinogen by the WHO? Does that mean I should become a vegetarian? And who decides what gets labeled as red meat and white meat?
  		Is salt really not that bad for you and did a group of researchers really want to experiment on prisoners to prove the point?
  		Does coffee cause cancer or heart attacks? Why did a California court say coffee needed a warning label?
  		Is red wine really good for your heart, and what makes the French Paradox such a paradox?
  		Why did the New England Journal of Medicine link eating chocolate with winning a Nobel Prize?
  		Why were eggs once bad for you but now good for you again? Does that mean I don’t need to worry about cholesterol?
  		Should I be taking vitamin D?

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  Coding Interview - The Ultimate...

  Dylan Christian

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  Pass any coding interview when you understand the top questions and situations you will face from any employer 
  Have you ever dreamed of getting a high-powered job with a major company to develop their software or even their flagship products? 
  Have you been sitting in front of a computer for years, hacking code and developing awesome applications that people love to use? 
  Did you want to make coding and product development a career but can’t get your foot in the door? 
  Then the following book is for you. For years, people like you have been looking to get their foot into major companies like Google, Facebook, and even Activision or Blizzard with little to no success. The main reason, they fail to pass the coding interview. 
  When applying for these jobs, they don’t want to hire anyone that can’t pass this interview. They don’t want people to get into these positions, tie up deadlines, and mess up years of advancement with poorly written code. For this reason, they will give you what is known as a coding interview to prove that you can play the game with those who are working in the company already. 
  In this book, you will:Understand what a coder or developer is, and why you would want to be oneLearn about the foundations that most people don’t talk about when getting these jobGain insight into what employers are looking at before you are even considered for the interviewLearn about what to have before you apply and what to do in the pre-interviewsHave access to many common questions and answers you will be asked in these interviews so you can understand what to expect and how to answerAnd so much more! 
  This book is a look into the world of programming and getting a job as a coder. If you are someone who believes that this is the lifestyle for you, then knowing what to do to pass the coding interview is key.

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  Enchanted Plants - A Treasury of...

  Varla A. Ventura

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  From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is a 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 with additional information, including botanical name, common names, folklore, ethnobotanical properties, magical and occult properties, and modern usage if applicable.

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  The Science of Star Trek - The...

  Mark Brake

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  Star Trek is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time. It has changed our cultural landscape in so many ways since it first aired in 1966. The franchise has generated billions of dollars in revenue, leading to a wide range of spin-off games, novels, toys, and comics. Star Trek is noted for its social science, too, with its progressive civil rights stances and its celebration of future diversity that began with The Original Series, one of television's first multiracial casts. 
   
   
   
  The Science of Star Trek explores one of the greatest science-fiction universes ever created and showcases the visionary tech that inspired and influenced the real-world science of today. The perfect Star Trek gift for fans of the franchise, this book addresses many unanswered, burning questions, including: What can Star Trek tell us about aliens in our Milky Way?; How has Star Trek influenced space culture?; What can Star Trek tell us about planet hunting?; What Star Trek machines came true?; And when will we boldly go? 
   
   
   
  Learn more about one of our favorite modern epics with The Science of Star Trek!

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