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  The Basis of Everything

  Anônimo

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  Before the Manhattan Project, before nuclear warfare and the horrors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there was the twentieth century's great scientific quest to fathom the secrets of the atom.The unlikely story of an Antipodean friendship that changed the world forever. 
    
  Centered on the inter-war years - within the ivy clad walls of Cambridge University's famed Cavendish Laboratory, amid the windswept valleys of north Wales, and in the industrial heartland of Birmingham - The Basis of Everything is the story of the coming of the atomic bomb, and how the unlikely union of two scientists - Ernest Rutherford, the son of a New Zealand farmer, and Mark Oliphant, a peace-loving vegetarian from a tiny Australian hills village - would change the world. 
  The story that bonds Ernest Rutherford and Mark Oliphant is as extraordinary as it is unlikely. They were kindred souls, schooled and steeped in the furthest frontiers of Britain's empire, whose restless intellect and tireless conviction fused in the crucible of discovery at Cambridge University's celebrated Cavendish Laboratory, at a time when nature's deepest secrets were being revealed. Their brilliance illuminated the sub-atomic recesses of the natural world and, as a direct result, set loose the power of nuclear fusion. 
  It was a heartfelt, enduring partnership, born at the University of Adelaide's modest physics department and then flourishing further in the confines of the Cavendish before ultimately driving the famed Manhattan Project, which produced the world's first nuclear weapons, unleashed to such devastating effect on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. 
  Rutherford and Oliphant were men with a shared devotion to pure science, who, through circumstance and necessity, found themselves betrayed as instruments of wars they detested but were duty-bound to prosecute. Consequently, their influence was pivotal in the last great global conflict the world witnessed and in engendering the thermonuclear threat that has held the planet hostage ever since. Yet their pioneering work also lives on in a vast array of innovations seeded by nuclear physics, from radiocarbon dating and TV screens to life-saving diagnostic-imaging devices. 
  PRAISE FOR THE BASIS OF EVERYTHING 
  ""In The Basis of Everything, journalist Andrew Ramsey has succeeded in telling a story so detailed and compelling that even knowing where it leads does not distract from the journey."" The Sydney Morning Herald

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  Product Management in Practice -...

  Matt LeMay

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  Product management has become a critical function for modern organizations, from small startups to corporate enterprises. And yet, the day-to-day work of product management remains largely misunderstood. In theory, product managers are high-flying visionaries who build products that people love. In practice, they're hard-working facilitators who bring clarity and focus to their teams. 
   
   
   
  In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Matt LeMay provides real-world guidance for current and aspiring product managers. Updated for the era of remote and hybrid work, this book provides actionable answers to product management's most persistent and confounding questions, starting with: What exactly am I supposed to do all day? 
   
   
   
  With this book, you'll learn what the day-to-day work of product management entails—and how to excel at it; why no job title or description will resolve the ambiguity of your role; how to bridge the false dichotomy between "strategy" and "execution"; why the temptation to focus on decks and documentation can be bad for your team (and for you); and how to prioritize your time and pick your battles.

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  CNA Success Blueprint: Unleash...

  Orson Bramblewood

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  CNA Success Blueprint: Unleash Your Potential for Certification 
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  The Language of Climate Politics...

  Genevieve Guenther

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  In an illuminating analysis, Dr. Genevieve Guenther shows that the climate debate is not, in fact, neatly polarized, with Republicans obstructing climate action and Democrats advancing climate solutions. Partisans on the right and the left often repeat the same fossil-fuel talking points, and this repetition produces a centrist consensus upholding the status quo, even as global heating accelerates. 
   
   
   
  Weaving this analysis through fascinating critical histories of the terms that dominate the language of climate politics—the words we, alarmist, cost, growth, "India and China," innovation, and resilience—Dr. Guenther shows how this consensus is established. Fossil-fuel interests weaponize the discourses of science, economics, and activism, co-opting and twisting climate language to help greenwash their plans for ongoing extraction. But all too often climate scientists, economists, and even advocates will unwittingly echo the false and dangerous assumptions of their supposed political opponents. This apparent agreement between foes, filtered through the news media, not only influences our commonsense yet mistaken views about the climate crisis but also enables powerful decisionmakers to justify the corporate and policy actions that threaten us all. Revealing this dynamic, Guenther shows how to transform it.

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  Technology and the Environment -...

  Craig Dames

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  The relationship between technology and the environment is increasingly becoming a focal point in discussions about sustainability and the future of our planet. As the world faces growing environmental challenges, technological innovation plays a crucial role in providing solutions. From renewable energy technologies to smart agricultural practices, technology is being leveraged to address some of the most pressing issues, including climate change, resource depletion, and pollution. However, while technology offers vast potential to mitigate environmental harm, it also raises questions about its impact on natural ecosystems and whether technological advancements always lead to positive outcomes for the environment. 
  In recent decades, the global focus on environmental sustainability has been paired with rapid technological development. The relationship between the two is dynamic—where technology can either exacerbate environmental issues or serve as the key to solving them. For example, the industrial revolution, powered by fossil fuels and machinery, contributed significantly to environmental degradation, yet the same technological advancements have now paved the way for cleaner, more sustainable solutions. This dual nature of technology’s impact on the environment makes it essential to examine how technology can be harnessed in ways that benefit rather than harm our ecosystems. 
  One of the key ways technology is addressing environmental challenges is through the development of renewable energy sources. Solar panels, wind turbines, and other green technologies offer cleaner alternatives to the traditional methods of power generation, reducing reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas. These renewable energy solutions have the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, a leading cause of climate change.

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  Turtles Vaccine Myths Exposed

  Jasper Caulfield

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  Turtles Vaccine Myths Exposed 
  A Simplified Guide with Explanations 
  Are you eager to advance your career and enhance your knowledge about health narratives, enabling informed choices and mindfulness? 
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