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  The Great Dead Body Teachers

  Jackie Dent

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  An adventure into the world of anatomy and dissection. 
  Since I was a child, I’ve been interested in dead bodies. When I was eight years old, I dug up the remains of my pet budgie Zazbut. He had been buried for about eight weeks in a patch of grass outside our house in Dasmarinas, a fortified village in Manila, in the Philippines. 
   
  ‘The first exhumation was the beginning of my intrigue with death, which has persisted. As a journalist, I’ve written about graveyards, funerals and death doulas. I always visit the local cemetery wherever I am in the world. But one thing that has largely been hidden from me in this death trip is the dead body. 
   
  Dissection might not be a normal topic to contemplate but when both your paternal grandparents donate their bodies to science it does intermittently cross your mind. 
   
  This is the story of how Jackie Dent’s grandparents - Ruby and Julie - gave their bodies to science when they died. No one in her family seems to know why, or what really happened with their bodies afterwards. Were they avid science buffs? Was it to save on cremation costs? How do scientists tackle the practicalities and ethics of cutting up the dead for research? And who are body donors generally? 
    
  Weaving the personal with the history of anatomy and the dissected, Jackie Dent explores the world of whole-body donation — all the while looking for answers as to what happened to her grandparents.

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  Wild Seas Wilder Cities - A...

  Helen Salsbury, Richard...

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  Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is a ‘wild-seeded’ collection of short stories, poems, memoirs and environmental articles from 49 unique contributors, all concerned with showing the positive side of our relationship with the earth. 
   
  Thanks to funding from Portsmouth Creates, this audiobook features 50 different voices from across the Portsmouth community and beyond. Our readers range from teenagers to those in their nineties, including experienced actors, writers and volunteers from the public. 
   
  The many writers, poets and performers in this audiobook have given their work freely, so all profits are donated to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust for their Solent Seagrass Restoration Project. 
   
  Recorded at the award-winning Casemates Studios in Portsmouth. 
   
  Find out more at pensoftheearth.co.uk/audiobook 
   
  Reviews for the paperback: 
   
  ‘Calls to us in a rousing chorus of voices … a lyrical force for change.’ Nicola Chester, award winning author of On Gallows Down and Ghosts of the Farm. 
   
  ‘Bursting with inspiring and hopeful visions’ Carys Bray, author of A Song for Issy Bradley 
   
  ‘Mixing fact, fiction and poetry is such a good idea – we bear witness to the natural world in many ways, and the pieces come in all shapes and sizes, carrying messages of determination, love for nature, positive actions and the power of community.’ Sarah Jane Butler, author of Starling 
   
  ‘Full of love, enlightenment, practicality and poetry.’ Toby Litt, author of Patience 
   
  ‘A delightfully encouraging collection of writings on the ways we can help make the world wilder again, how we can change the narrative on climate change. Vibrant and alive, these are wonderful tales told of renaturing – of striving to support life in all its glorious forms on the earth, of restoring hope for the future.’ Dr James Canton, Director of Wild Writing, University of Essex

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  SQL for Data Analysis -...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Dive into the world of data analysis with "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration," your essential guide to becoming proficient in using Structured Query Language (SQL) to uncover insights from data. Designed specifically for beginners, this book demystifies SQL, making it accessible to anyone with an interest in data analysis, regardless of their background. 
  SQL is the cornerstone of effective data analysis and is a must-know for aspiring data analysts, marketers, business analysts, and anyone who finds themselves working with data. This book starts from the fundamentals, introducing you to databases and how SQL is used to communicate with them. You'll learn about tables, data types, and schemas, setting a solid foundation for more advanced topics. 
  "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration" guides you step by step through the process of writing SQL queries to manipulate and query data effectively. You'll learn how to filter, sort, and aggregate data to answer real-world questions. Each chapter introduces a new concept or command, from basic SELECT statements to JOINs and subqueries, with clear explanations and practical examples. 
  As data continues to play a critical role in decision-making across industries, the skills you'll acquire from this book are highly valuable and widely applicable. "SQL for Data Analysis" also provides guidance on how to continue advancing your SQL skills, including resources for further learning and how to stay up-to-date with SQL standards and best practices. 
  "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration" offers a clear, comprehensive, and engaging path to mastering SQL and unlocking the potential of data analysis to inform decisions, solve problems, and drive strategies.

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  Dick Carter: Yacht Designer - In...

  Dick Carter

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  Not many 'amateur' yacht designers would dare to enter the first boat they had ever designed into the epic offshore Fastnet Race, let alone with the intention of winning it. But that is what Dick Carter did in 1964, beating all 151 other yachts, some sailed by the most notable sailors of the day. He repeated the feat 4 years later with another of his own designs (which also won the Admiral's Cup that year as top boat and top team), but by then he could certainly not be described as an 'amateur' yacht designer. His radical innovations created fast and comfortable boats which were much in demand in this, the golden age of offshore racing. They were commissioned by the top sailors and succeeded in winning the Admiral's Cup, Southern Cross Series, One Ton Cup, Two Ton Cup and many of the biggest races. He even went on to design the massive 128-foot Vendredi Treize for Jean-Yves Terlain to sail single-handed in the 1972 OSTAR (trans-Atlantic) race – the longest boat ever to have been raced single-handed. But after just a decade at the top of his game, he quit the world of sailing and moved on to other challenges. He hadn't been heard of for so long that sailors assumed he was dead. His surprise appearance at the funeral of Ted Hood gave rise to the suggestion that he wrote this book. It is beautifully produced with many fabulous photographs and boat plans and was first published in the US by Seapoint Books and is now published in the UK by Fernhurst Books. While his career as a yacht designer may have been brief, the impact of his innovations has lasted the test of time. Who today would think of an offshore yacht without internal halyards in the mast or that the rudder always had to be fixed to the keel? These concepts, and many more, were first introduced by Dick Carter.

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  Blockchain and Cryptocurrency...

  Simon Winston

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  "Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Future of Digital Finance" 
  Are you intrigued by the world of digital finance but find the concepts of blockchain and cryptocurrency confusing? Fear not, for this comprehensive guide is here to demystify the complex terrain of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, making it accessible and understandable for beginners. 
  In this book, you will embark on a journey to unravel the revolutionary potential of blockchain technology and its most prominent offspring, cryptocurrency. From the fundamental building blocks of blockchain to the intricacies of cryptocurrency mining, trading, and investment, this guide covers it all. 
  Discover the inner workings of blockchain technology and learn how it has disrupted traditional financial systems. Dive into the fascinating history of Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency, and explore the vast array of alternative digital currencies that have emerged since. Understand the crucial role of wallets and exchanges in managing and transacting cryptocurrencies securely. 
  Delve into the concept of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps), and explore the vast possibilities they present in transforming industries beyond finance. Uncover the strategies and tools of cryptocurrency trading and investment, whether you're seeking short-term gains or long-term portfolio management. 
  Security is of paramount importance in the crypto space, and this book provides essential insights into protecting your digital assets against scams, hacks, and privacy breaches. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies and explore the future trends that will shape the industry. 
  Get ready to unlock the mysteries of blockchain and embrace the potential of cryptocurrencies as you embark on this educational journey into the future of digital finance. 
    
   

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  The Vagus-Immune Connection -...

  JP Errico

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  This comprehensive guide delves into the intricate relationship between the vagus nerve and immune regulation, providing invaluable insights and practical strategies for understanding chronic illnesses like migraine, anxiety, BPD, cognitive dysfunction, stroke, hypertension, IBS, and more. 
   
   
   
  Engineer, inventor, and vagus nerve expert J. P. Errico distills the latest scientific research and technological advancements to bolster your immune system and enhance resilience against pathogens and diseases. With The Vagus-Immune Connection, you will: 
   
   
   
  ● Gain a deep understanding of how the vagus nerve influences the immune system, from its role in controlling inflammation to its impact on autoimmune conditions 
   
   
   
  ● Discover practical techniques to effectively manage stress, a major contributor to immune dysregulation 
   
   
   
  ● Enhance immune resilience and disease prevention 
   
   
   
  ● Optimize cellular energy metabolism to improve neurodevelopment and cognitive function 
   
   
   
  Whether you're seeking to boost your immune resilience, prevent disease, or address immune-related conditions, this book offers a comprehensive roadmap to unlock the potential of your immune system through vagus nerve modulation.

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