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  Tackle Football and Traumatic...

  Daniel S. Goldberg, Christopher...

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  American tackle football is an industry like any other. And like many industries, it sells a product that is dangerous to those who use it—or, in this case, those who play it. Daniel S. Goldberg explores the connections among traumatic brain injury, collision sports, and the industry's continuing efforts to manufacture doubt. Focusing especially on youths and adolescents—the most vulnerable population that comprises over 99% of tackle football players in the US—Goldberg addresses the ethical and social implications of their participation in tackle football. 
   
   
   
  As the tackle football industry has consistently worked to mask the health hazards, it has used a particular tool that has proved highly effective in achieving this subterfuge: the manufacture of doubt. Goldberg advocates for using public health laws as a tool for countering these efforts at obfuscation, and he outlines specific policy proposals intended to address the population health and ethical problems presented by tackle football. 
   
   
   
  The book draws on public health ethics, public health law, and the histories of occupational and public health to assess the limits of parental choice to expose their children to risks of injury. Chris Nowinski, former Harvard football player and WWE wrestler, provides a timely and insider's perspective on these critical issues in the foreword.

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  The Olive Season - Amour a New...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  “A lovely balance of memoir, travelogue and olive-growing how-to . . . Some of her adventures are quite funny.” —Publishers Weekly In this memoir, the author of The Olive Farm returns to the ten-acre property for which she and her fiancé scraped together their savings to buy—just back from their wedding on a tiny Polynesian island, loaded down with luggage and a large hand-painted didgeridoo. As Carol and Michel settle in as husband and wife, they experience the glamor of southern France at dinner parties in the company of aristocrats and at the world-renowned Cannes film festival, as well as the dirt-caked, sun-baked life of farmers—especially after their gardener heads to Algiers to arrange his youngest son’s wedding. For Carol, though, what matters most is that her longtime dream of motherhood finally promises to come true—and over the course of The Olive Season, she shares the story of her hopes and fears as she anticipates another kind of growth and nurturing. Alternately entertaining and emotionally poignant, this memoir is a rich portrait of love, longing, and the constant uncertainties of the cycle of life.

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  Unsettled - What Climate Science...

  Steven E. Koonin

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  In this updated and expanded edition of climate scientist Steven Koonin’s groundbreaking book, go behind the headlines to discover the latest eye-opening data about climate change—with unbiased facts and realistic steps for the future. 
   
  “Greenland’s ice loss is accelerating.” 
  “Extreme temperatures are causing more fatalities.” 
  “Rapid ‘climate action’ is essential to avoid a future climate disaster.” 
   
  You’ve heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading. 
   
  With the new edition of Unsettled, Steven Koonin draws on decades of experience—including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration—to clear away the fog and explain what science really says (and doesn’t say). With a new introduction, this edition now features reflections on an additional three years of eye-opening data, alternatives to unrealistic “net zero” solutions, global energy inequalities, and the energy crisis arising from the war in Ukraine. 
   
  When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that “the science is settled.” In reality, the climate is changing, but the why and how aren’t as clear as you’ve probably been led to believe. 
   
  Koonin takes readers behind the headlines, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths: 
  • Despite rising greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures decreased from 1940 to 1970 
  • Models currently used to predict the future do not accurately describe the climate of the past, and modelers themselves strongly doubt their regional predictions 
  • There is no compelling evidence that hurricanes are becoming more frequent—or that predictions of rapid sea level rise have any validity 
   
  Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science—what we know, what we don’t, and what it all means for our future.

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  The NO GUESSWORK Diet - Discover...

  MD Rameck Hunt

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  Dr. Hunt presents his first medical book, The NO GUESSWORK Diet, based on his unique program that has helped thousands of his patients lose weight and keep it off. Dr. Hunt's weight management center in Princeton, New Jersey is the only one of its kind in the area. Now, in this book, he shares all the guidance and information that is available in his clinic.With so many gimmicks out there about how to lose weight, many people are confused about what to do. This book takes the guesswork out of weight management, explaining the science simply and laying out the research that shows that this plan is the most effective approach for losing weight and not regaining it. How does the plan work? By taking into account the bodily processes that lead to obesity and explaining what it takes to reverse those processes. Dr. Hunt has devised a unique system that teaches the reader to find their individualized carb number (#WhatsYourCarbNumber) that will allow them to predictably lose 1lb to 2lbs per week. His easy-to-follow, low-carb program leaves readers feeling full and satisfied, and includes an extensive follow-up plan for maintaining your weight. Through it all, Dr. Hunt takes the radical position that a person with obesity is not at fault and that losing weight and maintaining that loss is about more than just will power. In doing so, he takes away the blame and allows readers to focus on the science to help them get to a healthier, sustainable weight for longevity. In his three previous books Dr. Hunt worked to motivate readers and help them to see a different life for themselves. NGW is no different. It is written to inspire readers to desire a healthier lifestyle and begin doing the work to get there, for your health but more importantly for healthspan and longevity.

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  Python for Data Analysis - 2 in...

  Brian Paul

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   In this book, we take you on a journey through the essential tools and techniques that Python offers for data analysis. Beginning with the fundamentals of Python programming, you'll swiftly progress to mastering the NumPy and Pandas libraries, building a solid foundation for manipulating and cleaning data. Dive into the world of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), learning how to visualize and interpret data patterns, and apply statistical techniques to draw meaningful conclusions.  
  As you advance, the book seamlessly transitions into the realm of machine learning, introducing Scikit-Learn for both supervised and unsupervised learning. Real-world projects and case studies bring the concepts to life, demonstrating how Python's versatility can be applied to predict trends, analyze financial data, and glean insights from social media platforms. But this book goes beyond the basics. You'll explore advanced data manipulation techniques with Pandas, delve into big data with Apache Spark, and gain expertise in web scraping and API integration for collecting diverse data sources. 
  Ethical considerations are not overlooked, emphasizing responsible data handling and addressing privacy and security concerns. Best practices, tips for writing efficient code, and discussions on emerging trends ensure you stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of data analysis. "Python for Data Analysis" is not just a book; it's your companion on the journey to becoming a proficient data analyst. With a blend of theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world applications, this guide empowers you to transform raw data into actionable insights. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your data with Python as your tool of choice.  

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  Rugby World Cup 101 - A Pocket...

  Peter Burns

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  Rugby World Cup 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia – perfect for all fans of rugby from around the world.
  From the genesis of the tournament in 1987 all the way through to the present day, the Rugby World Cup's rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This entertaining volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the groundbreaking firsts, controversies, innovations, characters, achievements and disasters that have taken place in rugby's marquee event. Whether an expert or a novice, this is the perfect companion for rugby lovers around the world.

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