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  Dinner with an Astronaut -...

  Leroy Chiao

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  *Read by celebrated astronaut Leroy Chiao!*The inspiring journey of Leroy Chiao, one of the first Asian American astronauts in history, illuminating his remarkable path into space and the fascinating history of rocketry and space travel from its very beginnings Imagine if you could sit down and enjoy a meal with an astronaut. What questions would you ask? What could you learn after a few courses? Leroy Chiao invites you as his guest for Dinner with an Astronaut, an insightful and witty deep dive into the world’s most unexplored realm: the cosmos.At just 30 years old, Leroy was selected by NASA as one of twenty-three members of the thirteenth astronaut group. As the first full Chinese heritage professional astronaut, he flew four space missionsthe Space Shuttle, Soyuz, ISS, and on spacewalks in both US and Russian spacesuits, and served as the commander of the International Space Station. Using his unique perspective from flying with fellow American, Japanese and Russian professionals, Leroy now answers your burning universe-spanning questions, such as:What is the new space race, and who are the next generation of competitors?What is NASA working on these days?What feelings did you experience looking out at Earth from space?What does the future of space exploration look like?Will we ever make it to Mars? Sharing the wonders of space with those of us on Earth, Leroy details his astronaut training and otherworldly spaceflights. Gorgeously luminary and deeply profound, Dinner with an Astronaut invites readers to join Leroy Chiao and take a seat at the table, for fans of Scott Kelly, Chris Hadfield, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and for anyone who's been obsessed with the Artemis II moon mission.

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  Introduction to 737

  facundo Conforti

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  Welcome to a new edition of the most successful collection of aeronautical books in America. At the request of readers around the world, we have created this magnificent literary work about everything that a pilot in training must learn about one of the most flown aircraft in the world, the magnificent Boeing 737. With the collaboration of Captain Aldo Tatoli, with more than 30 years of airline experience, we have developed an educational manual based on the models B737-700, B737-800 and B737-900. 
  An educational guide that will take the reader to know the main components of the aircraft, its systems and the operation principle of each. A work based on the extensive experience of Captain Aldo Tatoli, who has commanded B737 in almost all its versions. 
  An unparalleled contribution to the aeronautical market, where pilots and fans demand more and more information and material to study dayly. A work that promises to be the starting point for many more titles about this great aircraft.

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  In Search of Schrödinger’s Cat

  John Gribbin

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  This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis from In Search of Schrödinger’s Cat. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
  Why does light act like both a wave and a particle? Why can’t we know everything about a particle at once? And what does Schrödinger’s famous cat really reveal about reality? This audiobook takes you on a story-driven journey through the key experiments that created quantum physics—superposition, uncertainty, entanglement, and the mystery of measurement—making the “weirdness” clear, vivid, and unforgettable. You’ll come away with a sharper way to think about probability, complexity, and decision-making—skills that translate directly into better focus and smarter work.

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  Dignity for Deeply Forgetful...

  Stephen G. Post, Jade C. Angelica

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  For caregivers of deeply forgetful people: a book that combines new ethics guidelines with an innovative program on how to communicate and connect with people with Alzheimer's. 
   
  How do we approach a "deeply forgetful" loved one so as to notice and affirm their continuing selfidentity? For three decades, Stephen G. Post has worked around the world encouraging caregivers to become more aware of—and find renewed hope in—surprising expressions of selfhood despite the challenges of cognitive decline. 
   
  In this book, Post offers new perspectives on the worth and dignity of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders despite the negative influence of "hypercognitive" values that place an ethically unacceptable emphasis on human dignity as based on linear rationality and strength of memory. This bias, Post argues, is responsible for the abusive exclusion of this population from our shared humanity.  
   
  With vignettes and narratives, he argues for a deeper dignity grounded in consciousness, emotional presence, creativity, interdependence, music, and a self that is not "gone" but "differently abled."  
   
  Post covers key practical topics such as: 
  • understanding the experience of dementia 
  • noticing subtle expressions of continuing selfhood, including "paradoxical lucidity" 
  • perspectives on ethical quandaries from diagnosis to terminal care and everything in between, as gleaned from the voices of caregivers 
  • how to communicate optimally and use language effectively 
  • the value of art, poetry, symbols, personalized music, and nature in revealing self-identity 
  • the value of trained "dementia companion" dogs 
   
  At a time when medical advances to cure these conditions are still out of reach and the most recent drugs have shown limited effectiveness, Post argues that focusing discussion and resources on the relational dignity of these individuals and the respite needs of their caregivers is vital. Grounding ethics  
  on the equal worth of all conscious human beings, he provides a cautionary perspective on preemptive assisted suicide based on cases that he has witnessed. He affirms vulnerability and interdependence as the core of the human condition and celebrates caregivers as advocates seeking social and economic  
  justice in an American system where they and their loved ones receive only leftover scraps. Racially inclusive and grounded in diversity, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People also includes a workshop appendix focused on communication and connection, "A Caregiver Resilience Program," by Rev. Dr. Jade C. Angelica.

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  Electricity Storage and...

  International Renewable Energy...

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  This study shows that battery electricity storage systems offer enormous deployment and cost-reduction potential. By 2030, total installed costs could fall between 50% and 60% (and battery cell costs by even more), driven by optimisation of manufacturing facilities, combined with better combinations and reduced use of materials.

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  Art of Human Care with AI The...

  Hassan A. Tetteh

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  The Art of Human Care with Artificial Intelligence prepares you for the future of healthcare. The AI revolution is transforming how care is delivered, raising the question: How can we leverage AI to change our world through healing? 
   
  Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh, former Chief Medical Informatics Officer for the U.S. Navy and leader in enterprise AI healthcare solutions, draws from his near-death experience and deep understanding of AI’s challenges to develop The Art of Human Care theory and its application with AI. His approach embraces the mind-body-spirit connection that guides his clinical practice and AI work. 
   
  In this book, Dr. Tetteh shares personal stories and explores the healing power of art. His compassionate, practical approach inspires readers to turn passion into purpose, harness AI’s potential, and work toward making the impossible possible—changing the world through healing.

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