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  The Perilous Deep - A...

  Karl Bell

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  The story of the stories we tell about the abyss, uncanny folklore linking seafarers across time and the globe. The vast expanse, unknown depths, dangers, and mysteries of the sea have led mariners to create fantastical stories of ghosts and monsters for centuries; it is a world strange and other to the experience of land dwellers. This body of lore has served to bond nautical communities together around the world and throughout history, with international stories fusing with local tales. The Perilous Deep explores why these stories were told, how they were repeated and mutated, and what fears, anxieties, and desires they helped to express. This is a fascinating exploration of the supernatural history of the Atlantic Ocean and some of its neighboring seas, showing how seafaring peoples have developed knowledge and a sense of control over nature through myths and legends.

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  Habit Forming - Drug Addiction...

  Elizabeth Kelly Gray

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  Habitual drug use in the United States is at least as old as the nation itself. Habit Forming traces the history of unregulated drug use and dependency before 1914, when the Harrison Narcotic Tax Act limited sales of opiates and cocaine under US law. Many Americans used opiates and other drugs medically and became addicted. Some tried Hasheesh Candy, injected morphine, or visited opium dens, but neither use nor addiction was linked to crime, due to the dearth of restrictive laws. After the Civil War, American presses published extensively about domestic addiction. Later in the nineteenth century, many used cocaine and heroin as medicine. As addiction became a major public health issue, commentators typically sympathized with white, middle-class drug users, while criticizing such use by poor or working-class people and people of color. When habituation was associated with middle-class morphine users, few advocated for restricted drug access. By the 1910s, as use was increasingly associated with poor young men, support for regulations increased. In outlawing users' access to habit-forming drugs at the national level, a public health problem became a larger legal and social problem, one with an enduring influence on American drug laws and their enforcement.

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  The Essence of Christianity

  Ludwig Feuerbach

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  In this, one of the most influential works of the post-Hegelian era, Feuerbach captures the synthesis that emerges from the dialectical process of a transcending Godhead & the rational & material world. In understanding the true nature of what it means to be fully human, he contends that we come face to face with the essence of Xian theology: human beings investing ordinary concepts with divine meaning & significance. The true danger to humanity occurs when theology is given the force of dogma & doctrine. Losing sight of its anthropological underpinnings & dependence upon or emergence from human nature, it then acquires an existence separate from that of humankind. He leaves nothing untouched: miracles, the Trinity, Creation, prayer, resurrection, immortality, faith & much more.The essential nature of manThe essence of religion considered generallyGod as a being of the understandingGod as a moral being or lawThe mystery of the incarnation; or, God as love, as a being of the heartThe mystery of the suffering GodThe mystery of the Trinity & the mother of GodThe mystery of the Logos & divine imageThe mystery of the cosmogonical principle in GodThe mystery of mysticism, or of nature in GodThe mystery of providence & creation out of nothingThe significance of the creation in JudaismThe omnipotence of feeling, or the mystery of prayerThe mystery of faith, the mystery of miracleThe mystery of the resurrection and of the miraculous conceptionThe mystery of the Christian Christ, or the personal GodThe distinction between Christianity & heathenismThe significance of voluntary celibacy & monachismThe Christian heaven, or personal immortalityThe essential standpoint of religionThe contradiction in the existence of GodThe contradiction in the revelation of GodThe contradiction in the nature of God in generalThe contradiction in the speculative doctrine of GodThe contradiction in the TrinityThe contradiction in the sacramentsThe contradiction of faith & loveConcluding application

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  The Building Blocks of Human Life

  John K. Young

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  Every human is composed of an amazing assortment of cells and tissues that carry out myriad functions necessary for sus- taining life. In clear, concise language, Professor John K. Young of the Howard University College of Medicine takes audiences through the microscope on a fascinating journey of discovery into the world of cells and tissues, where a complex scheme of activity is taking place all the time, literally just beneath the surface.

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  Data Structures and Algorithms...

  Brian Paul

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  Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of problem-solving with "Data Structures and Algorithms for Beginners." Tailored for beginners, this comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of data structures and algorithms, turning what may seem daunting into an exciting exploration of logical thinking and efficient computation. 
  In the opening chapters, readers are gently introduced to the fundamental concepts, laying a solid foundation for the exciting adventure ahead. What are data structures, and why do algorithms matter? The book answers these questions and more, making the seemingly abstract world of computer science tangible and accessible. 
  Explore the core data structures such as arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs, and grasp the essence of algorithmic paradigms like divide and conquer, greedy algorithms, and dynamic programming. The journey continues with practical applications, from searching and sorting to graph algorithms, offering readers a real-world perspective on how these concepts are utilized in solving everyday problems. 
  "Data Structures and Algorithms for Beginners" doesn't stop at the basics. Advanced topics like hashing, trie data structures, and complexity analysis are unveiled, giving readers a glimpse into the depth and breadth of the field. The journey concludes with invaluable tips for interview preparation, ensuring that readers are well-equipped to showcase their newfound knowledge in a professional setting. 
  Let the pages guide you through the maze of data structures and algorithms, transforming challenges into triumphs. Unlock the power of logical thinking and efficient problem-solving with "Data Structures and Algorithms for Beginners." Your journey begins now. 
   

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  Northern Cardinal and Other Bird...

  Greg Cetus

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  This binaural audio recording features the Northern Cardinal birdsong recorded in its natural habitat in Iowa’s Yellow River State Forest near a delicate babbling river stream together with other birds, insects, and ground creatures. Other birdsongs include: Eastern Whippoorwill, Song Sparrow, Gray Catbird and American Robin in background. The Northern Cardinal is an iconic passerine bird species. It has a unique red-colored plumage that is highly ornamental and makes it easily identifiable among other avian species. Its striking appearance, along with its conspicuous vocalizations, often make it the focus of scientific study.

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