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  Cool - How Air Conditioning...

  Salvatore Basile

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  "[A] history of air conditioning, chronicling the numerous gimmicks, failed attempts, con jobs, and eventual successes . . . a surprisingly interesting journey." —San Francisco Book Review 
   
   
    
  The air conditioner is often hailed as one of the modern world's greatest inventions—yet nearly as often blamed for global disaster. It has changed everything from architecture to people's food habits; saved countless lives, and caused countless deaths. First appearing in 1902, when Willis Carrier, an engineer barely out of college, developed the "Apparatus for Treating Air," everyone assumed it would instantly change the world. But the story of air conditioning and its rise to ubiquity is far from simple. 
   
   
    
  In Cool, Salvatore Basile tracks two fascinating stories: the struggle to perfect an effective cooling device, and the effort to convince people that they actually needed such a thing. With a cast of characters ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Richard Nixon and Felix the Cat, Cool showcases the myriad reactions to air conditioning as it was developed and introduced to the world. Here is a unique perspective on a common convenience: how we came to rely on it today, and how it might change radically tomorrow.

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  Here Comes the Sun - A Last...

  Bill McKibben

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  From the acclaimed environmentalist, a call to harness solar power and rewrite our scientific, economic, and political future. 
   
   
   
  Every eighteen hours, the world puts up a nuclear power plant's–worth of solar panels. At the same time, combustion continues to melt our poles, poison our bodies, and drive our global inequality. And it is no longer necessary: For the first time in 700,000 years, we know how to catch the sun’s rays and convert them into energy. 
   
   
   
  In Here Comes the Sun, world-renowned author Bill McKibben tells the story of our sudden spike in power from the sun and wind. McKibben traces the arrival of plentiful, inexpensive solar energy, which, if it accelerates, gives us a chance not just to limit climate change’s damage, but to reorder the world on saner and more humane grounds. Getting there means overcoming obstacles like Big Oil, but McKibben sees a chance for a new civilization: one that looks up to the sun, every day, as the star that fuels our world.

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  The Ocean - the book you need to...

  Sturla Henriksen

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  The Ocean by Sturla Henriksen is a compelling exploration of the ocean's profound influence on human history, contemporary society, and the critical role it plays in addressing existential challenges.

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  Random Science Facts That Will...

  Facta Somnus

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  "Random Science Facts That Will Make You Sleep Fast: Calm Bedtime Talk" is a soothing audiobook designed to help you unwind and drift into a peaceful sleep. Explore a collection of fascinating science facts, from the mysteries of the universe to the wonders of the human body, presented in a calm and gentle narration. Each fact is carefully selected to spark curiosity without overwhelming, allowing your mind to relax and gradually transition to a restful state. Perfect for those who love learning something new before bed, this audiobook combines knowledge with tranquility for a unique, sleep-inducing experience.

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  Carried Through Cancer - 70 Days...

  Kim Harms

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  Whether it’s yours or a loved one’s, a cancer diagnosis changes everything. It stops you in your tracks as you put everything you have into fighting for life. It can feel isolating being thrown into the unknown chaos of treatment.But you are not alone.With uplifting stories from dozens of women who have been where you are, Carried Through Cancer provides emotional and spiritual support, encouragement, and community in its true stories of God-filled moments within the hard and heartbreaking road of cancer.God meets some people in their fear in the exam room and others in the shower where the flowing water drowns out tears, but regardless of the location, this 70-day devotional demonstrates that God shows up when people reach out to Him, and He is there to carry you through your story.

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  The Genetics Revolution – How...

  David Moses

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  Genetic engineering is no longer science fiction—it’s here. But should we edit the code of life? 
  This audiobook takes you inside the revolutionary world of CRISPR and DNA editing, explaining how scientists are rewriting genetics to cure diseases, enhance human traits, and transform industries. Discover: 
  ✅ How CRISPR works and why it’s considered the most powerful genetic tool ever created 
  ✅ The medical breakthroughs in gene therapy, from curing blindness to treating cancer 
  ✅ The ethical debate: Should we allow human enhancement and designer babies? 
  ✅ How genetically modified crops could solve world hunger and climate change challenges 
  ✅ The future of synthetic biology and the risks of playing with evolution 
  The Genetics Revolution – How CRISPR & DNA Editing Will Reshape Humanity is a must-listen for *science enthusiasts, futurists, medical professionals, and anyone curious about the power and limits of genetic engineering.

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