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  The Fifth Phase - An...

  Mark Powell

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  The connected world offers the potential for radical new business insights gleaned from previously unimaginable volumes of data. But business has got bogged down in the process of collecting and storing that data; money has been wasted on data lakes in which many IT departments have drowned without being able to deliver useful insights to business leaders. Big data has new and exciting answers to offer, but business leaders must first decide what questions it would like to see answered. Data may be the new oil, but to date we have only built oil depots. This book analyses the new, Fourth Wave of business transformation, which will build the refineries that turn data into useful products. Business has started from ‘data up’ and needs to start again from ‘value down’, going back to the drivers of real business value and deciding what insights would help realize that value. Only then can we begin to interrogate data with purpose.

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  Me? Buy An Electric Car? Hah!...

  Philip Palette

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  Promote self-sufficiency and sustainability by switching from gas guzzlers to electric cars.Do you worry about how much damage we'll do to the planet if we continue to rely on fossil fuels?Do you want to take the most environmentally friendly route possible in your efforts to protect Earth? 
  Inside this essential manual on electric vehicles, you will discover:Compelling reasons to switch to electric vehicles and the financial incentive you may be eligible for if you buy one in 2022How much you can expect to save on fuel and maintenance costs if you own an electric carThe advances in battery technology that are helping bring prices down and reduce the need for frequent chargingThe story of Tesla's rise to prominence in the electric vehicle market, along with the firm's plans to render internal combustion engines obsoleteThe major car companies offering their own electric car models – from Volkswagen to General Motors to Nissan, find out which model is for youHow developments in energy storage systems will transform the electric vehicle market and give even more reasons to move away from conventional cars 
  And much more!

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  The Cognitive Amplification...

  Martin K Ettington

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  This book describes a way of thinking, not a tool. 
  It argues that artificial intelligence is not intelligent, that fluent output is not understanding, and that the real risk in human–machine interaction is not that machines will replace us—but that we will stop thinking clearly while using them. The central idea of the book is cognitive amplification: using tools to extend human reasoning while preserving human judgment, intent, and responsibility. 
  Methods like this, however, face a practical problem. They are easy to understand and difficult to apply consistently. 
  Most people already believe they think in stages. In practice, intent is vague, constraints are assumed rather than defined, options are prematurely narrowed, and conclusions are accepted because they sound coherent. Under time pressure or when interacting with persuasive systems, discipline collapses. 
  This is where the Cognitive Amplification Engine (CAE) enters—not as an authority, and not as an artificial mind, but as a structured environment. 
  This book is a companion for the CAE plugin for wordpress which helps automate this structured thinking process

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  Fireside Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 -...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  10 Hours of Pure, Natural Ambience to Calm Your Mind and Soothe Your Soul. 
  Do you find it impossible to fall asleep in silence? Are city noise, stress, or anxiety keeping your mind awake long after your body is begging for rest? Do you wish you could escape to a quiet cabin in the woods during a gentle storm—or fall asleep beside a crackling fireplace without leaving your bed? 
  Fireside Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 combines two of nature’s most comforting soundscapes—rolling thunderstorms and crackling fires—into one powerful audio experience designed to lull you into the deepest sleep of your life. 
  Here’s what you’ll get inside:✅ 5 hours of immersive storm ambience – thunder, rain, and distant skies to melt tension and ease anxiety✅ 5 hours of realistic fireplace sounds – from glowing embers to a lively hearth, with no music or narration✅ Perfect for sleep, reading, meditation, or background atmosphere✅ Natural white noise that masks distracting sounds and promotes uninterrupted rest✅ Two distinct sound environments so you can choose what your body needs each night—cool, cleansing storms or warm, cozy fires 
  You don’t need a stormy night or a cabin in the woods to fall into a peaceful sleep. Whether you're battling insomnia, background noise, or just a racing mind, this 10-hour audio bundle creates the perfect sound cocoon to help you unwind. 
  🎧 Press play, settle in, and let nature do the rest.

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  Human Anatomy and Physiology...

  Herbert Hubbard

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Human Anatomy and Physiology Essentials: The Bridge Between Textbook Theory and Real-World Care 
   
  Does the thought of your upcoming Anatomy and Physiology exam make your stomach churn? For many aspiring nurses and health professionals, this subject is the formidable wall standing between them and their dream career. The endless diagrams and Latin names often feel disconnected from the real reason you chose this path: to help people. 
   
  But what if you could move beyond dry textbooks and static diagrams? Imagine understanding the human body not just as a list of parts to memorize, but as a living, breathing machine that you can actually help heal. Human Anatomy and Physiology Essentials bridges the critical gap between complex theory and the real-world challenges you will face at the bedside. 
   
  Written specifically for future nurses, allied health students, and caregivers, this guide transforms abstract concepts into practical clinical applications. You will not just learn how a system works; you will understand how to apply that knowledge to save lives and improve patient comfort. 
   
  Forget the rote memorization that leads to burnout. This resource uses relatable analogies and human stories—like explaining fluid restrictions to a dialysis patient by comparing their kidneys to "war veterans" needing backup—to make the physiology stick in your mind forever. It is designed to help you excel in your coursework by finally giving you the "why" behind every medical fact. 
   
  By mastering these essentials, you will walk into your exams and clinical rotations with a new level of authority. You will possess the confidence to answer tough questions and the compassion to educate scared patients, turning their confusion into calm understanding. 
   
  Don't let the complexity of the human body intimidate you any longer. Dive into this essential guide, master the mechanics of life, and become the healthcare professional your future patients deserve.

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  Malaria is spread by mosquitos?

  Ulick Stafford

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  We all know that malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitos. Female Anopheles mosquitos spread the infection, a microorganism called a plasmodium, when taking a blood meal. But as the quotation often attributed to Mark Twain says “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so”. 
  Malaria remains a serious illness in many parts of the world, blamed for 600,000 deaths per year. In this book Ulick Stafford investigates evidence about the mosquito-plasmodium hypothesis for its transmission and other potential causes or contributory factors. He looks at the early history of the illness. He reports on the early research of Laveran, Ross and Grassi who developed the accepted transmission story. The potential collateral damage caused by current treatment and prevention programmes are discussed. The contributory  effects of other factors, in particular malnutrition are introduced.

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