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  James Webb Space Telescope...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  The James Webb Space Telescope or JWST was launched on Christmas in 2021 to provide the most sensitive telescopic views of the Universe.It has already revolutionized our real world views of the early Universe and these observations question our current theories of the creation of the Universe.This book gets into the history of the JWST, the instruments it carries, new observations, and ideas of what these anomalies mean.We review some of the most important observations made to date, and finally, some theories of how to explain these incredible views of the early reality of the Universe.There are also some other anomalies in Space which are mentioned which were known before the JWST existed which also question the current Big Bang paradigm.We are living in a revolutionary period of Astronomy much like the questions which occurred to Astronomers and Physicists in the early 20th Century which led to the theories we have today on Universe creation.I’m sure that new paradigms will be the result of the current confusion which will contribute to new theories and better understandings of the world we live in.

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  The Sleep-Deprived Teen - Why...

  Lisa L. Lewis

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  An Eye-Opening Parenting Guide for Better Teenage Sleep“In this timely book, Lisa L. Lewis underscores why sleep is so vital for adolescent well-being and resilience and offers detailed, actionable tools for bringing about change.” —Arianna Huffington, founder & CEO of Thrive Global#1 New Release in Teen Health, Sleep Medicine, and Sleep DisordersIn The Sleep-Deprived Teen, parenting journalist Lisa L. Lewis provides parents with the roadmap for more (and better) sleep for their teens —and perhaps even for themselves.Pick up this actionable guide for parents of exhausted teens. Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked to wake up far earlier than they should due to school start times. In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lisa L. Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times for adolescents, has written a reader-friendly book for parents who want to help their fatigued teens and tweens sleep well.    Learn the science of why teenage sleep matters and how sleep changes during the teen years. Poor sleep affects mental health, athletic performance, and academic success. It contributes to adolescent depression, anxiety, and even drowsy driving. On the flip side, when teens are well-rested, they’re happier, healthier, and more emotionally resilient.  In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, you’ll find:The science of why sleep matters and how it changes during the teen yearsA synthesis of the research, including tips and strategies to promote healthy sleep habits and help teens avoid poor sleep patternsAn essential primer on technology, and a look at how gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, and race and ethnicity can affect teenage sleepIf you’ve read books like Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, Generation Sleepless, or Inconvenient Sleep, then The Sleep-Deprived Teen is for you.

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  Lyme Disease

  Sam Dickinson

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  Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. B. burgdorferi is transmitted to humans by biting an infected black-legged or deer tick. The tick becomes infected after feeding on infected deer, birds, or mice.A tick has to be present on the skin for at least 36 hours to transmit the infection. Many people with Lyme disease have no memory of a tick bite.Lyme disease was first recognized in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. It’s the most common tick-borne illness in Europe and the United States.People who live or spend time in wooded areas known for disease transmission are more likely to get this illness. People with domesticated animals visiting wooded regions also have a higher risk of developing Lyme disease.Cases of Lyme disease have varied yearly but have steadily increased for the past 20 years in the United States.Lyme disease is not common in all United States and is primarily concentrated in the Northeast and upper Midwest regions.

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  Welfare of Future Children The:...

  Rebecca Bennett

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  Narrated by Rebecca Bennett, this open access practical guide to reproductive ethics navigates the complex subject of the policy around IVF treatment and disability screening based on the concerns around the welfare of future children. It focuses on 3 questions in order to examine these often complex philosophical issues: 
  · Should we allow prospective parents using IVF to implant an embryo with a condition considered to be a disability? 
  · Is routine screening for Down syndrome in pregnancy ethically acceptable, even if there is evidence that individuals may feel pressure to accept this screening? 
  · Are we justified in attempting to evaluate the potential parenting ability of those trying to access fertility treatment (e.g. disabled people or individuals with past criminal convictions) and prevent access in some cases? 
  Rebecca Bennett walks the listener through different answers to these questions, exploring issues such as whether it is ever morally wrong to reproduce, whether we have a moral obligation to try and bring the ‘best’ children we can into existence and how we can assess the quality of future lives.There is, of course, no consensus about what the ‘right’ answers are to these questions, however answers are needed. 
  This area of policy and regulation is one that, Bennett argues, is heavily influenced by intuition, social norms and bias. The Welfare of Future Children invites us to question these norms and to come to a position on these issues that emphasises reason, transparency and accountability. 
  The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the University of Manchester, UK.

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  Sustainability - A Very Short...

  Saleem H. Ali

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  The growing concern about global environmental change and human impacts on the planet has led to the emergence of a broad field of study on the 'sustainability' of human societies. The term's common usage can be traced back to the advent of the Earth Summit in 1992 when 'sustainable development' was broadly embraced by the international community as an ostensibly win-win proposition for economic development, social inclusion, and ecological conservation. Yet both the natural science underpinnings and the social implications of a quest for sustainability have been diffuse. There is a need for a coherent synthesis which draws out key themes from both natural and social analysis of the concept.This Very Short Introduction begins by introducing the concept of sustainability and how it has developed. The central chapters consider four key concepts crucial to sustainability: a) material and energy flows in consumption and production; b) technological interventions for a sustainable society; c) tipping points, and resilience in natural and social systems; and d) renewability and circularity in the economy. In the concluding chapter, Saleem H. Ali explores political means of managing anthropogenic change for a more sustainable society.

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  CompTIA Security+ SY0-701...

  Josh Russell

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  CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Masterclass: Your Ultimate Guide to Certification Success and Career Growth 
  Unlock your potential in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity with the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Masterclass – the most comprehensive guide to achieving certification and accelerating your career growth! 
  Why Choose This Book?Comprehensive Coverage: Dive into all five domains of the CompTIA Security+ exam, including Threats, Attacks, and Vulnerabilities, Architecture and Design, Implementation, Operations and Incident Response, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance.200+ Realistic Practice Questions: Simulate real exam conditions with full-length practice questions and in-depth answers that mirror the actual exam format.Step-by-Step Explanations: Understand the 'why' behind each question and answer with clear, easy-to-follow explanations designed to reinforce your knowledge and build confidence.Expert Insights: Gain insight into key concepts from experienced professionals in the field of cybersecurity to enhance your understanding of real-world scenarios.Perfect for Career Growth: Not only will you pass the Security+ exam, but you'll also unlock new career opportunities in the growing field of cybersecurity, one of the most in-demand industries today.

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