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  Human Righats

  Ismail Serageldin

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  Ismail Serageldin is the Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Nizami  Ganjavi International Center (NGIC).  He was the Founding Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the New Library of Alexandria in Egypt (2001-2017).  Before that he was the Vice-President of the World Bank (1993-2000) in charge of Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD), and the Chairman of the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).  He served on many international committees and commissions, including serving as a member of the High Level group for the Alliance of Civilizations convened by the Secretary General of the United Nations (2006-2007).   He was also a distinguished professor at Wageningen University and the College de France. He is a member of many Academies and serves on many commissions, boards, and advisory committees for academic, research, and NGO institutions. He has lectured widely and published more than 100 books and 500 articles. He has received many awards from many countries and has received more than 40 honorary doctorates from all over the world.

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  Science - from Civizilation in...

  Robert H. Lowie

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  What makes a nation scientific: its inventions, or its willingness to pursue knowledge without an immediate profit? 
   
  In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, anthropologist Robert H. Lowie examines America’s complicated relationship with scientific achievement. 
   
  Lowie acknowledges the country’s important researchers and practical accomplishments, but challenges the belief that commercial invention alone represents scientific greatness. America excels at applying discoveries to machines, products, and industry, he argues, while frequently neglecting the patient theoretical work on which those applications depend. 
   
  Pure scientists face limited funding, low professional status, exhausting teaching and administrative duties, and pressure to produce results that appeal to wealthy patrons or business-minded institutions. Universities often prize organization, efficiency, and publicity above the independent thinkers whose creativity gives scientific institutions their value. 
   
  Lowie also warns against intellectual conformity. Genuine discovery requires more than technical skill: it demands broad education, academic freedom, philosophical reflection, and what he calls “reasoned nonconformism”—the courage to question accepted authorities without abandoning evidence or disciplined thought. 
   
  Originally published in 1922, *Science* is a thoughtful critique of commercialism, institutional bureaucracy, and the cultural conditions required for lasting innovation. 
   
  Narrated by John Riddle.

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  Erase Negative Karma Sleep Hypnosis

  Sleepy Voices

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  Fed up with feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity? Yearning for a way to reset, refresh, and move forward unburdened? Find your solution with this powerful audiobook. 
  Utilizing the transformative power of hypnosis, this guide provides calming, restful audio sessions designed to penetrate your subconscious, dissolving negative karmic ties as you sleep. This process empowers you to let go of past negativity, freeing you to embrace a future of positive possibilities. 
  This is not about quick fixes or superficial solutions. It's about deep, enduring transformation, helping you shift your mindset and release burdensome karma that may be holding you back. As you engage with the hypnotic audio, your mind adopts these new perspectives, replacing negativity with positivity. 
  Imagine waking up feeling lighter, freer, and filled with positive energy. Envision a life where you're no longer tethered by negative karma, able to navigate your journey with positivity and confidence. 
  Are you ready to dissolve negative karma, embrace positivity, and unleash a brighter future? Your pathway to profound transformation is just an audiobook away. Harness the power of sleep hypnosis and awaken to a new, unburdened you.

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  Blight - Fungi and the Coming...

  Emily Monosson

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  Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless; some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on earth, and a fungus that can persist in the environment without its host is here to stay. In Blight, Emily Monosson documents how trade, travel, and a changing climate are making us all more vulnerable to invasion. Populations of bats, frogs, and salamanders face extinction. In the Northwest, America's beloved national parks are covered with the spindly corpses of whitebark pines. Food crops are under siege, threatening our coffee, bananas, and wheat—and, more broadly, our global food security. Candida auris, drug-resistant and resilient, infects hospital patients and those with weakened immune systems. Coccidioides, which lives in drier dusty regions, may cause infection in apparently healthy people. 
   
   
   
  Yet prevention is not impossible. Tracing the history of fungal spread and the most recent discoveries in the field, Monosson meets scientists who are working tirelessly to protect species under threat, and whose innovative approaches to fungal invasion have the potential to save human lives. Blight serves as a wake-up call, a reminder of the delicate interconnectedness of the natural world, and a lesson in seeing life on our planet with renewed humility and awe.

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  Kanban for Beginners -...

  Jacob Richardson

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  In today’s fast-paced work environments, the ability to adapt and manage tasks efficiently is critical. "Kanban for Beginners: Streamline Your Workflow and Enhance Productivity" provides a clear, concise introduction to the powerful Kanban methodology, originally developed in Japan and now transforming workplaces around the globe. Whether you’re part of a small startup, a medium-sized business, or a large corporation, the principles outlined in this book will help you streamline operations, improve efficiency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 
  Starting with the basics, this guide explains the fundamental concepts and history of Kanban before walking you through the setup of your first Kanban board. With practical advice, it covers everything from choosing the right tools and designing your board to implementing and managing your workflow. Each chapter builds on the last, with detailed steps and tips on managing work in progress, enhancing flow, and utilizing feedback loops for improvement. 
  Beyond just theory, "Kanban for Beginners" includes real-world case studies, common pitfalls, and practical solutions that make it an indispensable resource. The book also discusses advanced strategies for scaling Kanban across organizations and explores how to combine Kanban with other methodologies for even greater effectiveness. 
  Perfect for managers, team leaders, and individual contributors looking to optimize their workflows and productivity, this book will serve as your essential guide to implementing and thriving with Kanban. Join countless others who have transformed their work and unlocked new levels of success with these time-tested strategies. Ready to revolutionize your approach to work? Let "Kanban for Beginners" lead the way! 
   

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  Machine Learning Mastery:...

  Daniel Foster

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  Machine Learning Mastery: Shaping the Future with Algorithms: Unlocking Insights Through Predictive Machine Learning is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the fast-paced field of machine learning. The ideas, techniques, and applications of machine learning are covered in detail in this book, which is suitable for both new and experienced users. 
  In its parts, the book breaks down difficult ideas like supervised and unsupervised learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning in a way that is easy to understand. Readers will learn how to use strong algorithms to get useful information from very large datasets. This will help them make smart choices in many fields, such as technology, healthcare, and finance. 
  One thing that makes this book stand out is that it combines theoretical background with real-life examples and hands-on tasks. This gives readers the skills to use well-known computer languages and frameworks to implement machine learning techniques, which helps them fully grasp how these algorithms work in real life. 
  Also, the book stresses how important prediction modeling is and shows how data-driven insights can lead to new ideas and better operations. By the end of this journey, readers will have the information and skills they need to confidently move through the changing world of machine learning.

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