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  A River Divided

  George Paxinos

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  “As different artists sculpt different statues from the same block of marble, different environments produce different characters, even in identical twins.”Evelyn, a geneticist and amateur archeologist, makes a formidable discovery in Israel, the consequence of which is the birth of Christopher and José, identical twins raised apart, one in affluent Sydney, the other in the slums of Buenos Aires. The twins, unaware of each other’s existence or their origin, will meet for a moment only, in the Amazon, adversaries in the battle for the forest. Standing by both twins is Lorena, a medical student who under the claws of a dictatorship organizes the student environmental resistance.A novel whose heroes travel to four continents in search of their identity.How can values such as love, faith, forgiveness and freedom change their lives?What are the limits of science and the brain?Can there be consilience between humans and nature?

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  Seaforth World Naval Review 2020

  Conrad Waters

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  This anthology features in-depth assessments of naval innovations and developments around the word by leading experts in the field.  The Seaforth World Naval Review 2020 provides an authoritative summary of cutting-edge naval developments across the globe. Regional surveys of fleet evolution and procurement by editor Conrad Waters are supplemented by in-depth articles from a range of experts focusing on significant new warships, technological advances and specific navies.   This volume features coverage of the US Navy’s Virginia class submarines, the Royal Navy’s Tide class tankers and the Indian P28 Komorto class corvettes. Recent developments in submarine technology are analyzed by Norman Friedman, while David Hobbs’ usual review of naval aviation focusses on the F35 Lightning II. In-depth fleet reviews look at Finland and Germany and analyze how they are responding to the increased Russian threat.   Now firmly established as providing the only annual naval overview of its type, The Seaforth World Naval Review is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary maritime affairs.

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  Making Medicine Scientific -...

  Terrie M. Romano

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  A biography of the English physician and scientist and a history of the advancement of science in the Victorian era. 
   
  In Victorian Britain, scientific medicine encompassed an array of activities, from laboratory research and the use of medical technologies through the implementation of sanitary measures that drained canals and prevented the adulteration of milk and bread. Although most practitioners supported scientific medicine, controversies arose over where decisions should be made, in the laboratory or in the clinic, and by whom—medical practitioners or research scientists. In this study, Terrie Romano uses the life and eclectic career of Sir John Burdon Sanderson (1829-1905) to explore the Victorian campaign to make medicine scientific. 
   
  Sanderson, a prototypical Victorian, began his professional work as a medical practitioner and Medical Officer of Health in London, then became a pathologist and physiologist and eventually the Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford. His career illustrates the widespread support during this era for a medicine based on science. In Making Medicine Scientific, Romano argues this support was fueled by the optimism characteristic of the Victorian age, when the application of scientific methods to a range of social problems was expected to achieve progress. Dirt and disease as well as the material culture of experimentation —from frogs to photographs—represent the tangible context in which Sanderson lived and worked. Romano’s detailed portrayal reveals a fascinating figure who embodied the untidy nature of the Victorian age’s shift from an intellectual system rooted in religion to one based on science. 
   
  “A useful entry in the canon of science and public health . . . an antidote to the hubris of recent claims of accomplishment.” —Choice

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  Creative Selection - Inside...

  Ken Kocienda

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  An insider's account of Apple's creative process during the golden years of Steve Jobs. 
  Hundreds of millions of people use Apple products every day; several thousand work on Apple's campus in Cupertino, California; but only a handful sit at the drawing board. Creative Selection recounts the life of one of the few who worked behind the scenes, a highly-respected software engineer who worked in the final years of the Steve Jobs era—the Golden Age of Apple. 
  Ken Kocienda offers an inside look at Apple's creative process. For fifteen years, he was on the ground floor of the company as a specialist, directly responsible for experimenting with novel user interface concepts and writing powerful, easy-to-use software for products including the iPhone, the iPad, and the Safari web browser. His stories explain the symbiotic relationship between software and product development for those who have never dreamed of programming a computer, and reveal what it was like to work on the cutting edge of technology at one of the world's most admired companies. 
  Kocienda shares moments of struggle and success, crisis and collaboration, illuminating each with lessons learned over his Apple career. He introduces the essential elements of innovation—inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy—and uses these as a lens through which to understand productive work culture. 
  An insider's tale of creativity and innovation at Apple, Creative Selection shows listeners how a small group of people developed an evolutionary design model, and how they used this methodology to make groundbreaking and intuitive software which countless millions use every day.

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  Glory Game - The Joost van der...

  Joost Van der Westhuizen, Odette...

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  In 2011 the world was shocked when the news broke that Joost van der Westhuizen, known for years as the golden boy of South African rugby and a former Springbok captain, had been diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND). This rare condition attacks the central nervous system, causing progressive disability. There is no known cure. All who have seen Joost in action will know that he is not one to give up without a fight. His game-changing prowess as a brilliant scrum half is now focused on a battle for survival and, more importantly, on making a difference to the lives of others with the disease. In a race against time, Joost has a dream to fulfil. He says: "In the beginning you go through all the emotions and you ask, 'Why me?' It's quite simple. 'Why not me?' If I have to go through this to help future generations, why not me?" His acceptance of his symptoms is equally pragmatic: "One day you can't move your arm, another day you don't have speech. Every day you are reborn and you take the day as it comes." Glory Game – The Joost van der Westhuizen Story is a compelling narrative of redemption set against the backdrop of an illustrious career in rugby. It is the story of a modern-day warrior forced to face his own human frailty. Joost shows us that beyond ambition, success and fame lies the true wealth of family and friends, and that within a ravaged body the spirit can remain invincible.

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  Artificial Intelligence in...

  IntroBooks Team

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  Technology has changed the world. The technology is also constantly changing. Therefore, the changes that take place affect each and everything. Artificial intelligence can be regarded as the most revolutionary innovation in the technological world. This has changed the way the general public uses technology. Many industries have been affected by the advent of artificial intelligence. The advertising industry is one of them. The creation of ads, content generation, data collection, data analysis, tracking of consumer behavior, all these have been changed completely after the creation of artificial intelligence. The brands are able to track the correct consumer behaviors and personize the ads accordingly. The cost of ad creation has been reduced to a very low level.  
  The virtual assistance and streamlining of ads has opened up new avenues for advertisers to bid up their game. The consumers are also benefitted by the better algorithms that allow them to see relatable ads and eliminate the ones that eat up their time. 

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