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  Pregnant While Black - Advancing...

  MD Monique Rainford

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  A tragedy is unfolding all around us and is receiving well overdue attention. Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy than their white peers. But Dr. Monique Rainford is working to better understand these disparities and do something about them. 
   
   
   
  Pregnant While Black is a hopeful exploration of the issues pregnant Black women face in America. In this book, Dr. Rainford draws on over twenty years of experience working in obstetrics and gynecology to offer a primer on Black pregnancies and how to better care for them. She shares the successes and testimonies of Black women who have struggled during pregnancy and childbirth, anchoring the stories of these women with carefully researched facts. Despite medical advances over the last twenty years, for Black women, the overwhelming dangers of carrying and delivering children remain and it only seems to be getting worse. 
   
   
   
  In Pregnant While Black, Rainford begins the work of "repairing the damage of the past" with an examination of the conditions that plague Black pregnancies. This important book carries the hopes and dreams of a generation looking to effect change, here and now.

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  How to Be a Wildflower - A Field...

  Katie Daisy

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  A field guide to finding calm, creativity, and self-discovery through encounters with nature.  
   
  A fresh perspective, an outdoor exploration, a new adventure about to begin—How to Be A Wildflower is a book for celebrating these and other wide-open occasions. Encouraging self-discovery through encounters with nature, beloved artist Katie Daisy brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this collection of things to do and make, quotes, meditations, natural history, and more. 
   
  Find wonder and inspiration in these peaceful pages, live life to the fullest, and discover the wild and free spirit within.  
   
  “For pure whimsy, you just can’t beat How to Be a Wildflower: A Field Guide by Katie Daisy. The Bend, Oregon, artist brings her beautiful paintings and lettering to this delightful book, a collection of nature-inspired quotations, meditations, lore, and even a recipe for fresh strawberry-rhubarb pie.” —Traditional Home

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  Quiet Collapse The: How Everyday...

  Alex Southwick

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  We often imagine environmental destruction as something loud and spectacular — burning forests, melting ice, rising seas. But what if the real collapse is happening quietly, in our shopping carts, kitchens, wardrobes, and inboxes? 
  The Quiet Collapse reveals how the rhythms of daily life — what we eat, buy, drive, and even stream — are silently transforming the planet’s systems. Through vivid storytelling and clear-eyed investigation, this book uncovers the hidden environmental costs behind ordinary habits, from the water footprint of a cup of coffee to the carbon trail of a single online purchase. 
  Yet this isn’t a story of despair. Author Alex Southwick shows that the same everyday actions fueling the problem also hold the power to change it. By reconnecting personal choice with planetary impact, The Quiet Collapse invites readers to see themselves not as passive participants in crisis, but as active agents in renewal. 
  Illuminating, hopeful, and unflinchingly honest, this is the book that makes climate change feel both intimate and actionable — not a distant catastrophe, but a quiet revolution beginning in our own lives.

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  AI and the Business World -...

  Wayne Preston, Karen June Kuipers

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  Dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence with "AI and the Business World - Innovations and Challenges," the first book in the "AI and the Future of Industry" series. Authored by industry veterans and AI experts, Wayne Preston and Karen June Kuipers (KJ). This comprehensive guide unravels the complexities of AI, machine learning, and deep learning, equipping you with the knowledge to steer your business through this technological revolution. 
  Why This Book Is a Must Listener:AI Foundations: Master the core concepts of AI, machine learning, and deep learning, along with advanced topics like data analytics and predictive modeling.Real-World Applications: Uncover how AI is revolutionizing sectors like finance, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, driving innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation.Strategic Insights: Learn practical strategies for integrating AI into your business operations, from identifying opportunities to managing change and ensuring ethical AI practices.Success Stories: Case studies of businesses that have successfully harnessed AI, learning from their challenges and triumphs.Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging AI trends and their potential impact on business. 
  This Audiobook is a must-listen for C-suite executives, startup founders, IT professionals, data scientists, business strategists, artists and designers, and film and TV professionals eager to leverage the power of AI. 
  Whether you’re new to AI or looking to enhance your capabilities, this essential read equip's you with the knowledge and tools to navigate and thrive in these changing times. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to leverage AI for driving innovation and success in your industry.

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  Human Anatomy - A Comprehensive...

  Ava Westwood

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  The human body is a remarkable and intricate system, made up of trillions of cells working in harmony to maintain life. Understanding its structure and function is essential for gaining insights into how the body operates and sustains itself. At the most basic level, the body is organized into four primary levels: cells, tissues, organs, and systems. Cells are the building blocks of life, each with specialized functions that contribute to the overall well-being of the organism. Tissues are formed from similar cells working together to perform specific functions. Organs are composed of various tissues that cooperate to carry out more complex tasks, and when organs work together in coordinated groups, they form systems that carry out essential bodily functions. 
  The organization of the body is designed for efficiency and survival, ensuring that all processes, from digestion to respiration, occur seamlessly. For example, the digestive system processes food and absorbs nutrients, the respiratory system ensures oxygen exchange, and the circulatory system distributes oxygen and nutrients to the cells while removing waste products. Each system is interconnected, and any disruption to one can affect the others, highlighting the importance of balance and coordination in maintaining health. 
  A key concept in understanding the body’s functioning is homeostasis, the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes. This balance is critical to the survival of cells and, by extension, the organism as a whole. The body’s systems are continuously monitoring and adjusting to changes in temperature, pH levels, fluid balance, and other internal factors to keep everything within optimal ranges. For instance, when body temperature rises, the body sweats to cool down, and when it drops, it shivers to generate heat. Similarly, the kidneys help regulate fluid balance by adjusting urine production according to hydration levels.

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  Nature’s Arena

  Santiago Machain

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  In Nature’s Arena, the first volume of The Rules of Coexistence, we embark on a journey to unravel one of nature's most fundamental forces. This book moves beyond the simple idea of 'survival of the fittest' to reveal a world of sophisticated strategies and profound consequences. You will discover the theoretical arena where life is possible—the fundamental niche—and witness how the brutal realities of the living world compress it into the realized niche. We will explore the mechanisms of battle, from the frantic scramble for resources to the direct contest of dominance and territoriality.

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