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  Medieval Medicine - Practices...

  Harris Ropes

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  Medieval medicine was deeply rooted in the knowledge and traditions inherited from antiquity. The healing practices of this era were shaped by ancient medical texts, religious doctrine, and the widespread belief in the humoral theory. These influences created a medical system that blended scientific understanding with spiritual and superstitious elements, guiding both diagnosis and treatment. 
  Ancient medical texts played a crucial role in shaping medieval medical thought. The works of Greek and Roman physicians, particularly Hippocrates and Galen, were preserved and studied throughout the Middle Ages. Their teachings on anatomy, physiology, and disease informed medical practice for centuries. Galen’s theories, in particular, dominated medieval medicine, as they were seen as authoritative explanations of bodily functions and imbalances. Additionally, medical knowledge from the Islamic world, especially from scholars such as Avicenna and Al-Razi, was translated into Latin and integrated into European medical education. These texts provided new insights and expanded the understanding of disease and treatment methods. 
  Religion was a dominant force in medieval medical practices. The Christian Church played a central role in both medical care and the dissemination of medical knowledge. Many hospitals were founded and operated by religious institutions, and healing was often associated with divine intervention. Monks and priests studied medical texts, offering treatments based on both practical remedies and spiritual practices. Prayers, relics, and pilgrimages to sacred sites were commonly sought as cures for illnesses. Saints were believed to have healing powers, and their relics were used in healing rituals. Despite the reliance on faith-based healing, religious institutions also preserved and transmitted valuable medical knowledge, ensuring that ancient texts survived and continued to influence medieval medical practices.

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  CHARGE - Why Does Gravity Rule?

  Frank Close

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  Humans have long been aware of the electric and magnetic forces around us, and scientific investigation showed that the two are intimately connected as electromagnetism. Lightning shows how devastating electricity can be in nature, while humans learned to exploit the flow of negatively charged electrons that make up an electric current. In the early twentieth century, the experiments of Ernest Rutherford showed that at the heart of atoms lies a positively charged nucleus. The positive charge comes from protons. Atoms are neutral because the charges of the electron and proton cancel out. 
   
   
   
  The charges of the proton and electron are opposite and equal, even though the proton is bigger. But why are they equal? This is one of the deepest unresolved puzzles of physics. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the quantum subatomic world of particles. He describes the strong and weak forces that operate alongside electromagnetism, the color and flavor charges, as well as the parallels between them, giving hints of a deeper unity. Seeking an answer to why matter is neutral brings us to fundamental forces and particles, the Standard Model, the Higgs boson, and implications of grand unification for the stability of matter. Close packs in a rich account of our current understanding and the latest ambitious experiments to probe further, and test theoretical possibilities.

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  The Medicine Chest - A...

  Jarol Boan

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  An examination of the barriers facing Indigenous people within the healthcare system from the perspective of an empathetic settler physician 
  After leaving her medical practice in Pennsylvania in 2011, Jarol Boan returned to her childhood home in Saskatchewan, Canada to practice medicine. There she found a healthcare system struggling with preventable chronic diseases and institutional racism. Shocked by the high rate of preventable diseases in her patients, Boan realized that a paternalistic deficit model does not support Indigenous communities. Through working to provide medical services in Indigenous communities and learning firsthand from her Indigenous patients, Boan embarked on a road to enlightenment and reconciliation. 
  In The Medicine Chest, Boan exposes the healthcare disparities in a country that prides itself on an equitable healthcare system and examines the devastating effects of diabetes, the myth of “the drunken Indian,” the inner workings of hospitals, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, epidemics on reserves, and residential school trauma. Exploring the intersectionality of common diseases and social determinants of health gained from her experience of caring for Indigenous patients, Boan weaves historical data, comments on health policy, and jurisdictional gaps into the narrative while investigating how Canada’s healthcare system is failing those most in need.

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  X Properties (EN) - Berlin...

  Joerg Franzbecker, Naomi Hennig,...

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  Berlin Journals—On the History and Present State of the City #11. X Properties negotiates the power of finance capital over the social and cultural production of the city, its relations and subjects.

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  Mastering Neural Networks - A...

  Et Tu Code

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  "Mastering Neural Networks" is the ultimate guide for anyone eager to delve into the realm of neural networks. With a comprehensive approach, this audiobook navigates through the intricacies of neural networks, offering a deep understanding coupled with practical implementation techniques. 
  Beginning with the fundamentals, listeners are introduced to the core concepts of neural networks, exploring their architecture and mechanisms. From there, it delves into the building blocks, paving the way for a thorough comprehension of feedforward, convolutional, and recurrent neural networks.  
  But this audiobook doesn't stop at theory. It takes listeners on a journey through practical application, offering step-by-step guidance on creating neural networks using Python. Through popular examples and real-world applications, listeners gain insight into the diverse applications of neural networks, from image recognition to natural language processing. 
  Yet, "Mastering Neural Networks" goes beyond mere application. It explores optimization techniques, ethical considerations, and interpretability, ensuring that listeners not only build effective neural networks but also deploy them responsibly. From neuroevolution to neuromorphic computing, it provides a glimpse into the cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of artificial intelligence. 
  Whether you're a beginner seeking a solid foundation or a seasoned practitioner aiming to deepen your understanding, "Mastering Neural Networks" equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of neural networks with confidence and proficiency.

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  Pandemic Perspectives - A...

  Howard Burton

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  Directly inspired by award-winning author, physician and self-professed “biology watcher” Lewis Thomas, Howard Burton takes us on a thought-provoking tour of a wide range of social and scientific issues which he encountered through the process of making the documentary film, Pandemic Perspectives. Howard provides unique and fresh insights into a wide range of issues ranging from biology to politics to contemporary morality weaving together his interaction with a diverse array of international experts who participated in his film and his personal experiences as a physicist-turned-filmmaker.

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