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  Starved for Light - The Long...

  Christian Warren

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  A wide-ranging history of rickets tracks the disease’s emergence, evolution, and eventual treatment—and exposes the backstory behind contemporary worries about vitamin D deficiency. Rickets, a childhood disorder that causes soft and misshapen bones, transformed from an ancient but infrequent threat to a common scourge during the Industrial Revolution. Factories, mills, and urban growth transformed the landscape. Malnutrition and insufficient exposure to sunlight led to severe cases of rickets across Europe and the United States, affecting children in a variety of settings: dim British cities and American slave labor camps, moneyed households and impoverished ones. By the late 1800s, it was one of the most common pediatric diseases, seemingly an intractable consequence of modern life. Starved for Light offers the first comprehensive history of this disorder. Tracing the efforts to understand, prevent, and treat rickets—first with the traditional remedy of cod liver oil, then with the application of a breakthrough corrective, industrially produced vitamin D supplements—Christian Warren places the disease at the center of a riveting medical history, one alert to the ways society shapes our views on illness. 
   
  
  Sweeping and engaging, Starved for Light illuminates the social conditions underpinning our cures and our choices, helping us to see history’s echoes in contemporary prescriptions.

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  Keeping the Chattahoochee -...

  Sally Sierer Bethea

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  Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to the Chattahoochee over the course of a year, finding solace and kinship in nature. 
   
   
   
  For two decades, Bethea worked to restore the neglected Chattahoochee, which provides drinking water and recreation to millions of people, habitat for wildlife, and water for industries and farms as it cuts through the heart of the Deep South. Pairing natural and political history with reflective writing, she draws listeners into her watershed and her memories. Bethea's passion for the natural world—and for defending it with a strong, informed voice animates this instructive memoir. Offering lessons on how to fight for our fundamental right to clean water, Bethea and her colleagues take on powerful corporate and government polluters. They strengthen environmental policies and educate children, reviving the great river from a century of misuse.

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  Sleep hypnosis to overcome a...

  Stuart Newman

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  Do you struggle with a fear of failure?  
  If so, then it’s time to try sleep hypnosis with Stu Newman.  
  Sleep hypnosis is an incredibly powerful tool that can help you overcome your fear of failure and unlock the potential within yourself.  
  With this method, Stu Newman will guide you through a deep relaxation exercise while providing positive affirmations that will reprogram your subconscious mind and create new neural pathways in order to reduce anxiety and stress associated with failing or making mistakes.  
  This technique has been proven effective for many people who have used it to break free from their fears and achieve success in life.  
  Give DST Hypno a try today – there’s no reason why it won’t work for you too!

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  Midwifery - The Art and Science...

  Stacey Wilmore

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  Midwifery is a practice that has been integral to childbirth for centuries, evolving from ancient traditions to a sophisticated combination of art and science. At its core, midwifery is the profession of providing care to women during pregnancy, labor, birth, and the postpartum period. The midwife’s role extends far beyond delivering babies; it encompasses emotional, physical, and educational support, ensuring that the birthing experience is as safe and empowering as possible for mothers and their families. In many ways, midwifery represents a holistic approach to birth, integrating medical knowledge with compassionate care and respect for the natural process of labor. 
    
  The art of midwifery is founded on intuition, experience, and a deep understanding of the needs of women throughout their reproductive journey. Midwives possess a unique ability to read the subtle cues of a woman's body, supporting her during labor with techniques that promote comfort, relaxation, and confidence. Whether through guided breathing, massage, or providing words of encouragement, the midwife’s role often transcends the clinical to become a deeply personal and emotional experience for both the birthing person and their support system. 
    
  On the other hand, midwifery is also a science, deeply rooted in medical knowledge and evidence-based practices. Midwives are trained to monitor the health of both mother and baby, assess potential risks, and intervene when necessary. They are skilled in recognizing complications and know when to collaborate with obstetricians or other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes. This balance between intuition and medical expertise allows midwives to provide a level of care that is both compassionate and scientifically sound.

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  The Voyage of Sorcerer II - The...

  J. Craig Venter, David Ewing Duncan

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  Upon completing his historic work on the Human Genome Project, J. Craig Venter declared that he would sequence the genetic code of all life on earth. Thus began a fifteen-year quest to collect DNA from the world's oldest and most abundant form of life: microbes. Boarding the Sorcerer II, a 100-foot sailboat turned research vessel, Venter traveled over 65,000 miles around the globe to sample ocean water and the microscopic life within. 
   
   
   
  In The Voyage of Sorcerer II, Venter and science writer David Ewing Duncan tell the remarkable story of these expeditions and of the momentous discoveries that ensued—of plant-like bacteria that get their energy from the sun, proteins that metabolize vast amounts of hydrogen, and microbes whose genes shield them from ultraviolet light. The result was a massive library of millions of unknown genes, thousands of unseen protein families, and new lineages of bacteria that revealed the unimaginable complexity of life on earth. Yet despite this exquisite diversity, Venter encountered sobering reminders of how human activity is disturbing the delicate microbial ecosystem that nurtures life on earth. In the face of unprecedented climate change, Venter and Duncan show how we can harness the microbial genome to develop alternative sources of energy, food, and medicine that might ultimately avert our destruction.

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  Social Media Strategies -...

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  Social Media Strategies: Unlocking Success in Social Media Marketing 
  Take your social media marketing skills to the next level with Social Media Strategies, the ultimate guide to crafting a winning online presence. This audiobook is packed with actionable tips, proven techniques, and advanced insights to help you master the art of engaging audiences, building brand loyalty, and driving measurable results. 
  Whether you’re a business owner, a marketer, or an influencer, this audiobook provides the tools you need to thrive in the ever-changing social media landscape. From understanding platform algorithms to creating content that resonates, you’ll learn the secrets of successful social media marketing and how to use them to grow your brand. 
  What You'll Learn: 
  Platform-Specific Strategies: Maximize your impact on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more. 
  Content Creation Essentials: Craft posts, videos, and campaigns that captivate and convert. 
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  Analytics and Optimization: Leverage data to refine your strategy and ensure consistent growth. 
  Ad Campaign Mastery: Design and execute cost-effective social media ad campaigns for maximum ROI. 
  Packed with real-world examples and practical advice, Social Media Strategies is your go-to resource for achieving online marketing success. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your current efforts, this audiobook will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the digital marketing world. 
  Start unlocking the power of social media and transform your marketing game today!

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