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  The Apothecary's Wife - The...

  Karen Bloom Gevirtz

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  The running joke in Europe for centuries was that anyone in a hurry to die should call the doctor. As far back as ancient Greece, physicians were notorious for administering painful and often fatal treatments—and charging for the privilege. For the most effective treatment, the ill and injured went to the women in their lives. This system lasted hundreds of years. It was gone in less than a century. 
   
   
   
  Contrary to the familiar story, medication did not improve during the Scientific Revolution. Yet somehow, between 1650 and 1740, the domestic female and the physician switched places in the cultural consciousness: she became the ineffective, potentially dangerous quack, he the knowledgeable, trustworthy expert. The professionals normalized the idea of paying them for what people already got at home without charge, laying the foundation for Big Pharma and today's global for-profit medication system. A revelatory history of medicine, The Apothecary's Wife challenges the myths of the triumph of science and instead uncovers the fascinating truth. Drawing on a vast body of archival material, Karen Bloom Gevirtz depicts the extraordinary cast of characters who brought about this transformation. She also explores domestic medicine's values in responses to modern health crises, such as the eradication of smallpox, and what benefits we can learn from these events.

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  Analog Superpowers - How...

  Katherine C. Epstein

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  At the beginning of the twentieth century, two British inventors, Arthur Pollen and Harold Isherwood, became fascinated by a major military question: how to aim the big guns of battleships. These warships—of enormous geopolitical import before the advent of intercontinental missiles or drones—had to shoot in poor light and choppy seas at distant moving targets, conditions that impeded accurate gunfire. Seeing the need to account for a plethora of variables, Pollen and Isherwood built an integrated system for gathering data, calculating predictions, and transmitting the results to the gunners. At the heart of their invention was the most advanced analog computer of the day, a technological breakthrough that anticipated the famous Norden bombsight of World War II, the inertial guidance systems of nuclear missiles, and the networked “smart” systems that dominate combat today. Recognizing the value of Pollen and Isherwood’s invention, the British Royal Navy and the United States Navy pirated it, one after the other. When the inventors sued, both the British and US governments invoked secrecy, citing national security concerns.
   
  
  Drawing on a wealth of archival evidence, Analog Superpowers analyzes these and related legal battles over naval technology, exploring how national defense tested the two countries’ commitment to individual rights and the free market. Katherine C. Epstein deftly sets out Pollen’s and Isherwood’s pioneering achievements, the patent questions raised, the geopolitical rivalry between Britain and the United States, and the legal precedents each country developed to control military tools built by private contractors.
   
  
  The America portrayed in this sweeping and accessible history isn’t yet a global hegemon but a rising superpower ready to acquire foreign technology by fair means or foul—much as it accuses China of doing today.

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  Sexual Tonics

  Niranjan Medhekar, Dr Prasanna...

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  Sexual performance carries an identity and a sense of self-esteem in the society today, especially for men. That's why they do not think twice to try out easily available sexual tonics in the market, that promise to improve their sexual drive leading to their partner's satisfaction. Let's find out how effective are these tonics and do they have any side effects? Can women take them too?

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  Managing Your Crazy Self! -...

  Randy Guttenberger

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  (Second Edition) 
  #1 International Bestseller in FOUR categories. Including Communicative Disorders in Special Ed., Development & Growth Economics, and Anxieties & Phobias in the US and Inner Child in AU. 
  An intriguing, easy-to-read guide on how to manage your thoughts and emotions to gain peace within. 
  This new understanding portrays how your instinctive brain functions through the Ostrich and your conscious mind through the Rhino. The end result connects quickly with the reader, makes you smile, brings healing, and is quite powerful. 
  Once you understand these insights, you will never look at life the same way again! 
  This book is designed to give you insights, in a bit of a humorous way, into how the brain is wired and explores how you can manage the constantly working instinctive brain, which is your greatest challenge.No one comes through unscathed. Most importantly, who is going to fix me when my light doesn’t come on? 
  Welcome to the discovery of the instinctive brain, the conscious mind, and the human spirit. 
  Endorsements 
  “Your approach (on a topic I know well) is unique and easy to read. This would be a vital tool for counselors, coaches, and think tanks.” 
  - Dr. Barbara Baethe, Ph.D., LPC 
  “You get out of the chute fast, and right away you’ve got me looking at things differently. Your talent and humor come through, and you keep the reader thinking and turning the pages to see what’s next.” 
  - Michael Carr, Freelance Editor 
  “Why hasn’t anyone taught this before? I wish I had known this long ago.” 
  -Gregg Sanders, Chief Operating Officer

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  Why We Can't Have Nice Things -...

  Nicholas Bagley

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  A provocative account of how our legal culture is holding us hostage—and what we need to do to change it. 
   
  The American government is broken. The country that built the national highway system and created Social Security and Medicare can now barely manage the basics. What went wrong? 
   
  University of Michigan Law professor Nicholas Bagley argues that America’s obsessively legalistic approach to governance—our “procedure fetish”—has strangled progress. Beginning in the late 1960s, reformers concerned about reckless postwar development crafted rules and procedures to minimize social and environmental harm from government action. These reformers had the best of intentions. Their obsession, however, has now grown into a legal regime that prioritizes process over outcomes, stasis over progress, and lawsuits over results. It’s time to stop assuming that well-intentioned procedures are good because they’re well-intentioned, and instead think hard about how to make our institutions genuinely effective. With deep insider knowledge, incisive analysis, and fluid storytelling, Why We Can’t Have Nice Things identifies a fatal flaw in American governance—and our potential path forward.

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  US ARMY SURVIVAL GUIDE HANDBOOK...

  Herman Gibbs

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  Master the survival skills trusted by the U.S. Army to conquer any challenge in the wild! "U.S. Army Survival Guide Handbook" is the ultimate resource for anyone seeking proven strategies to survive in extreme conditions. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, prepper, or someone looking to be ready for the unexpected, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to navigate and thrive in the toughest situations. 
  🪖 What You’ll Learn:How to find and purify water in any environment.Techniques for building shelters to withstand harsh weather.Essential fire-making methods without modern tools.Ways to identify edible plants and avoid poisonous ones.Expert tips for navigation, signaling, and staying safe in the wilderness.Critical first aid procedures for emergencies. 
  🌟 Why This Handbook is Essential:Adapted from the trusted survival training of the U.S. Army.Covers survival in various terrains, including deserts, mountains, and forests.Includes clear illustrations, step-by-step instructions, and practical tips.Prepares you for both short-term and long-term survival scenarios. 
  🔥 Are You Ready to Face the Wild? 
   With the "U.S. Army Survival Guide Handbook," you’ll gain the skills and confidence to handle any challenge nature throws at you. Equip yourself with the knowledge trusted by America’s finest.

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