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  My Child the Algorithm - An...

  Hannah Silva

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  A playful and provocative exploration of queer single parenting and love, in conversation with an AI algorithm and a toddler 
   
   
   
  My Child, the Algorithm describes encounters between a single parent, a curious, verbal toddler, and a language-producing algorithm. Like a male seahorse, Hannah Silva carried a baby made from her partner's egg. But when she gave birth, her partner left, and Hannah found herself navigating life alone with her child, surviving on United Kingdom universal credit, humor, and buckets of imagination. 
   
   
   
  As she navigates friendship, dating, and life as a queer parent in London, Hannah begins cowriting with an open-source language model, a precursor to ChatGPT, feeding the algorithm language and receiving language in return. Through her interactions with her toddler and the algorithm, expressions of humor, play, and insight begin to emerge. With the help and disruption of these unreliable narrators, Hannah deconstructs her story and constructs a new one, unraveling what she has been taught to want, finding alternative ways of thinking, loving, and parenting today.

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  Lean Project Management -...

  Chuck Sherman

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  In the fast-paced and ever-changing landscape of project management, organizations are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and deliver value to customers promptly. "Lean Project Management: Streamlining Processes for Efficient Project Delivery" offers a comprehensive and practical guide to embracing Lean principles and practices to achieve optimal project outcomes. 
  This book begins by introducing the core concepts of Lean Project Management and highlighting its benefits in comparison to traditional project management approaches. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how Lean principles can eliminate waste, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in project execution. 
  Through a step-by-step exploration of Lean methodologies, readers will learn how to apply Lean principles from project initiation to successful delivery. They will discover how to identify customer needs, engage stakeholders, and prioritize requirements using Lean techniques, leading to well-defined project scopes and realistic goals. 
  In the execution phase, the book delves into Agile practices that align seamlessly with Lean principles. Readers will explore Lean project controls, performance measurement, and risk management strategies to ensure timely and quality project deliveries. The book also addresses the critical aspect of building a Lean project team, emphasizing a culture of empowerment, trust, and continuous learning. 
  Finally, the book addresses the challenge of sustaining Lean Project Management practices. By outlining strategies to overcome obstacles, create a continuous improvement culture, and integrate Lean into organizational processes, readers will be equipped with the tools to ensure long-term success and benefits from Lean implementations. 
   

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  The Origin of the Universe

  Jan Aleksander Piasecki

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  A philosophical approach to the enigma of nature and the universe approached through observation, meditation, and logical analysis of material phenomena.   Written in accessible language for the general reader, The Origin of the Universe expounds on a theory that Jan Aleksander Piasecki developed from a synthesis of data he accumulated over the years. He discusses world forces and how they combine and operate to create the universe and matter, and all living things in it. A special section discusses the soul, its design and destiny.   Attributing everything in the universe to the impact and expansion of the heat entity and the resistance and pressure of the cold entity, Piasecki moves through time and space to explain the creation of the sun, the solar system, atmosphere, water, and living forms. He draws a connection from outside forces to that which animates every “self-moving form” from within: the soul, imbued with the knowledge of its own being.   From molecules to the moon, The Origin of the Universe takes readers on a journey through the mysteries of life, those with a finite existence and those that may endure forever . . .

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  Much Ado About Numbers -...

  Rob Eastaway

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  Shakespeare's era was abuzz with mathematical progress, from the new concept of "zero" to Galileo's redraft of the heavens. Now, Rob Eastaway uncovers the many surprising ways math shaped Shakespeare's plays—and his world—touring astronomy, code-breaking, color theory, navigation, music, sports, and more. 
   
   
   
  ● How reliable was a pocket sundial? 
   
   
   
  ● Was math illusionist John Dee the real-life Prospero? 
   
   
   
  ● How long was a Scottish mile, and what could you buy for a groat? 
   
   
   
  ● How did ordinary people use numbers day to day? 
   
   
   
  ● And might Shakespeare have tried that game-changing invention—the pencil? 
   
   
   
  Full of delights for devotees of both Tudor history and the Bard, Much Ado About Numbers is proof that the arts and sciences have always danced together.

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  Infectious Diseases -...

  Ava Westwood

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  Infectious diseases have long been one of the most significant threats to global health, with pathogens evolving and spreading at alarming rates. In this book, we delve into the world of infectious diseases, exploring their causes, transmission mechanisms, and the cutting-edge methods used to control and treat them. The book is divided into three comprehensive sections: Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, and Epidemiology, each shedding light on different aspects of disease pathology and prevention. 
  The first section, Infectious Diseases, provides an overview of the most common and dangerous pathogens affecting human health, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. It discusses how these organisms invade the body, their impact on our health, and the various approaches taken to fight these infections. 
  Medical Microbiology examines the fascinating world of microbes that cause illness, offering an in-depth understanding of how microorganisms are identified, studied, and classified. This section also explores diagnostic tools and laboratory techniques that help identify infections and determine the most effective treatments. 
  Lastly, Clinical Immunology provides insight into how diseases spread across populations and the public health measures used to prevent outbreaks. Understanding patterns of disease transmission, risk factors, and strategies for controlling epidemics is essential for protecting both individuals and communities. 
  This book is a vital resource for healthcare professionals, students of medicine, and anyone interested in the science behind infectious disease control. With practical examples and detailed explanations, you will gain a deeper understanding of how global efforts are made to combat infectious diseases, ultimately working towards a healthier, more resilient world.

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  Paging God - Religion in the...

  Wendy Cadge

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  While the modern science of medicine often seems nothing short of miraculous, religion still plays an important role in the past and present of many hospitals. When three-quarters of Americans believe that God can cure people who have been given little or no chance of survival by their doctors, how do today’s technologically sophisticated health care organizations address spirituality and faith? 
    
  Through a combination of interviews with nurses, doctors, and chaplains across the United States and close observation of their daily routines, Wendy Cadge takes readers inside major academic medical institutions to explore how today’s doctors and hospitals address prayer and other forms of religion and spirituality. From chapels to intensive care units to the morgue, hospital caregivers speak directly in these pages about how religion is part of their daily work in visible and invisible ways. In Paging God: Religion in the Halls of Medicine, Cadge shifts attention away from the ongoing controversy about whether faith and spirituality should play a role in health care and back to the many ways that these powerful forces already function in healthcare today.

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