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  The Shocking Truth about Your...

  Zoey Fraisers

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  Sleep is one of the most essential aspects of human health, yet it is often overlooked or misunderstood. While many people acknowledge the need for rest, few truly understand how deeply sleep influences every part of their lives. From mental clarity and emotional stability to immune function and longevity, sleep is the foundation of overall well-being. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced world, quality sleep is becoming increasingly rare, leading to a silent but serious health crisis.  
    
  Modern lifestyles are filled with distractions and demands that make proper rest difficult. The widespread use of technology, high-stress work environments, and irregular schedules have led to chronic sleep deprivation. Many people cut back on sleep to make time for work, socializing, or entertainment, assuming they can function on fewer hours. In reality, even small amounts of sleep loss accumulate over time, affecting cognitive performance, mood, and physical health. Studies have linked poor sleep to weight gain, heart disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system, proving that rest is not just a luxury but a necessity.  
    
  Beyond physical health, sleep plays a critical role in brain function and emotional well-being. During sleep, the brain processes information, consolidates memories, and regulates emotions. Those who consistently get enough rest tend to have better focus, improved decision-making skills, and greater emotional resilience. On the other hand, sleep deprivation can contribute to anxiety, depression, and increased stress levels, making everyday challenges feel even more overwhelming. 

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  Code White - Sounding the Alarm...

  Margaret M. Keith, James T. Brophy

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  When health care workers call a Code White, it’s an emergency response for a violent incident: a call for help. But it’s one that goes unanswered in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care homes across the country. Code White exposes a shocking epidemic of violence that’s hidden in plain sight, one in which workers are bruised, battered, assaulted, and demeaned, but carry on in silence, with little recourse or support.
  		 
  Researchers Margaret M. Keith and James T. Brophy lay bare the stories of over one hundred nurses and personal support workers, aides and porters, clerical workers and cleaners. The nightmarish experiences they relate are not one-off incidents, but symptoms of deep systemic flaws that have transformed health care into one of the most dangerous occupational sectors in Canada.
  		 
  The same questions echo in the wake of each and every brutal encounter: Is violence and trauma really just “part of the job”? Why is this going underreported and unchecked? What needs to be done, and how?

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  The Cognitive Fitness Formula

  Thomas R. Schwencke Jr.

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  Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and healthier brain with the Cognitive Fitness Formula. Discover the 8 essential steps to maintaining mental acuity and preventing cognitive decline. Take control of your brain health today and start living your best life!

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  Oology - The Egg and Its...

  Mike Crawford

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  The egg is one of nature’s most remarkable biological innovations, serving as the foundation of avian reproduction. Long before birds existed, the ability to lay eggs developed as a survival strategy in early reptiles, eventually giving rise to the diverse eggs seen in birds today. The evolution of eggs is a story of adaptation, refinement, and resilience, shaping the reproductive success of countless species. 
  Egg-laying, or oviparity, predates birds by hundreds of millions of years. The first amniotic eggs emerged among ancient reptiles during the Carboniferous period, around 300 million years ago. These eggs were a major evolutionary breakthrough, allowing vertebrates to reproduce on land without relying on water, unlike amphibians. The development of a protective shell and internal membranes provided a self-contained environment, shielding the embryo from desiccation while supplying it with the necessary nutrients and gases for development. Over time, the egg’s structure became more specialized, leading to the hardened, calcified shells seen in modern birds. 
  As dinosaurs evolved into birds, their eggs underwent significant transformations to meet the demands of flight and avian lifestyles. Fossil evidence suggests that theropod dinosaurs, the ancestors of birds, laid eggs with increasingly sophisticated structures. Their eggshells contained microscopic pores that regulated gas exchange, similar to those of birds today. Some species even exhibited brooding behaviors, indicating that parental care played a role in egg survival long before the emergence of modern avians. These adaptations contributed to the success of birds, enabling them to occupy a wide range of ecological niches.

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  Resurrection Lily - The BRCA...

  Amy Byer Shainman

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  Resurrection Lily shares a story of inheritance and intuition, of what can surface in the body and the spirit when linked by DNA. As Amy Byer Shainman discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, she struggles to come to terms with preventively removing her breasts when she does not have a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her experience making decisions about her health, Amy becomes invigorated with purpose and establishes herself as a leading advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, tirelessly working to educate others facing the same daunting reality. 
  Painting a timely and moving portrait of what it feels like to carry a BRCA gene mutation, Resurrection Lily provides firsthand insight into the patient experience. Weaved throughout Amy's open and vulnerable story is the expertise of her doctors, education from top medical experts in cancer genetics, and whispered lifesaving guidance from her grandmother Lillian.

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  Summary of Think and Grow Rich -...

  Kevin Brandt, Gene Lass

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  This is a summary of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich which is the classic business book that is considered the "grandfather" of modern self help and business books. This seminal book from Napoleon Hill is the distilled knowledge of extensive interviews of many of the great entrepreneurs and business moguls of the time. It is a must read for anyone wanting to improve their business or their lives. 
  This book takes a straightforward approach to helping you learn the most important points from Think and Grow Rich.

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