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  Mythical Monsters - Dragons and...

  Charles Gould

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  The dragon, the unicorn, the sea serpent and the phoenix examined by a colonial geologist who thought the legends preserved memories of real animals. Gould's argument is wrong and the collection of evidence is fascinating. Its 72 original illustrations have been carefully restored and coloured for this edition.

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  Your Money or Your Life - Debt...

  Luke Messac

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  A riveting exposé of medical debt collection in America—and the profound financial and physical costs eroding patient trust in medicine 
   
   
   
  For the crime of falling sick without wealth, Americans today face lawsuits, wage garnishment, home foreclosure, and even jail time. 
   
   
   
  Yet who really profits from aggressive medical debt collection? And how does this predatory system affect patients and doctors responsible for their care? 
   
   
   
  Your Money or Your Life reveals how medical debt collection became a multi-billion-dollar industry and how everyday Americans are made to pay the price. Emergency physician and historian Luke Messac weaves patient stories into a history of law, finance, and medicine to show how debt and debt collection are destroying the foundational trust between doctors and patients at the heart of American healthcare. The fight to stop aggressive collection tactics has brought together people from all corners of the political spectrum. But if we want to better protect the sick from financial ruin, we have to understand how we got here. 
   
   
   
  With wit and clarity, Your Money or Your Life asks us all to rethink the purpose of our modern healthcare system and consider whom it truly serves.

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  White Noise

  Patricio Samuelsson

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  Sleep Sounds are specially composed soundscapes that help you relax, sleep or concentrate. If interfering thoughts or distracting noises prevent you from sleeping well, just find the sound or frequency that is right for you and let Sleep Sounds help you sleep better tonight.

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  Tenacious Beasts - Wildlife...

  Christopher J. Preston

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  The news about wildlife is dire—more than 900 species have been wiped off the planet since industrialization. Against this bleak backdrop, however, there are also glimmers of hope and crucial lessons to be learned from animals that have defied global trends toward extinction: bears in Italy, bison in North America, whales in the Atlantic. These populations are back from the brink, some of them in numbers unimaginable in a century. How has this happened? What shifts in thinking did it demand? In crisp, transporting prose, Christopher Preston reveals the mysteries and challenges at the heart of these resurgences. 
   
   
   
  Drawing on compelling personal stories from the researchers, Indigenous people, and activists who know the creatures best, Preston weaves together a gripping narrative of how some species are taking back vital, ecological roles. Each section of the book offers a philosophical shift in how humans ought to think about animals, passionately advocating for the changes in attitude necessary for wildlife recovery. 
   
   
   
  Tenacious Beasts is quintessential nature writing for the Anthropocene, touching on different facets of ecological restoration from Indigenous knowledge to rewilding practices. More important, perhaps, the book offers a road map—and a measure of hope—for a future in which humans and animals can once again coexist.

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  Data Mining for Beginners -...

  Daniel Garfield

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  Embark on a captivating journey through the realm of data mining with "Data Mining for Beginners: Discovering Data Treasures." Whether you're an aspiring data enthusiast, a curious business professional, or a student eager to unlock the potential of raw information, this book is your ultimate guide to unearthing valuable insights. 
  In this immersive expedition, you'll accompany a team of novice data explorers as they navigate the uncharted territories of data mining. Step by step, you'll unravel the intricacies of transforming data into knowledge, and knowledge into actionable wisdom. With every turn of the page, you'll uncover hidden gems, revealing the power of patterns and trends that were once buried beneath layers of complex data. 
  This beginner-friendly guide demystifies the art and science of data mining, breaking down intricate concepts into easy-to-understand explanations. You'll learn the fundamental techniques used by data professionals to extract meaningful information from vast datasets, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive innovation. 
  No prior experience is required to embark on this captivating journey. Whether you're a complete novice or someone seeking to refine your data mining skills, "Data Mining for Beginners: Discovering Data Treasures" is your compass to navigating the exciting world of data exploration. Uncover the treasures hidden within your data – pick up your copy today and start your expedition into the art of data mining. 
   

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  Pre-human - the cure

  Terrnce Grant

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  In PRE-HUMAN: Episode 3 
  The Cure, the battle for survival evolves into something far more dangerous: the fight for humanity’s identity. 
  After the rise of the Pre-Humans and the mysterious Architect network, the world faces a new reality, one where pain can be erased, emotions stabilized, and conflict minimized. But at what cost? When a powerful system offers peace without struggle, humanity must confront a terrifying question: Is a life without suffering still truly human? 
  At the center of it all is Dr. Lamont Bishop, the creator of the cure, a solution that doesn’t destroy the system, but restores something far more powerful: choice. As governments, rebels, and evolving factions clash over control of the cure, humanity fractures into competing ideologies:Those who want protection and stabilityThose who seek evolution beyond human limitsThose who refuse to let anyone decide their future 
  But the greatest revelation lies beyond Earth. 
  An ancient intelligence has been watching, waiting. Not to conquer, but to evaluate. Humanity was never under attack. It was being tested. 
  Now, for the first time, the choice is no longer about survival… 
  It’s about what humanity chooses to become. 
  As alliances break, beliefs collide, and the line between human and something more begins to blur, one truth emerges: 
  The cure was never meant to save humanity. 
  It was meant to free it. 
  Will humanity choose control… evolution… or freedom? 
  Or will it prove that true strength lies in something far more difficult, the ability to coexist without forcing a single future?

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