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  Walking with Spring

  Earl V. Shaffer

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  In 1948, the Appalachian Trail had been a continuous, 2,000-mile footpath for eleven years, but no one had walked its length alone in a continuous journey—until Earl Shaffer, a quiet Pennsylvanian, became a hiking legend and the first of what is now more than 5,500 A.T. "thru-hikers," walking from Georgia to Maine as spring arrived to each area. In 1998, he hiked again as a 50th-anniversary celebration, to far greater publicity. This is the lyrical account of his fabled 1948 walk. 
   
   
   
  Written soon after the first of his three thru-hikes, Walking with Spring chronicles Shaffer's adventures along a path that at the time was showing neglect of the war years and has since been rerouted significantly to its permanent location. His simply stated story has served as an inspiration for more than 9,000 men and women who have since followed in his footsteps . . . and many more who have tried.

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  The Autumn Ghost - How the...

  Hannah Wunsch

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  Americans knew polio as the "summer plague." In countries further North, however, the virus arrived later in the year. It was described by one writer as "the autumn ghost." 
   
   
   
  Intensive care units and mechanical ventilation are the crucial foundation of modern medical care: without them, the appalling death toll of the COVID-19 pandemic would be even higher. In The Autumn Ghost, Dr. Hannah Wunsch traces the origins of these two innovations back to a polio epidemic in the autumn of 1952. Drawing together testimony from doctors, nurses, medical students, and patients, Wunsch relates a gripping tale of an epidemic that changed the world. 
   
   
   
  Wunsch tells the true story of how insiders and iconoclasts came together in one overwhelmed hospital in Copenhagen to save the lives of many polio patients dying of respiratory failure. Their radical advances in care marked a turning point in the treatment of patients around the world—from the rise of life support and the creation of intensive care units to the evolution of rehabilitation medicine. 
   
   
   
  The Autumn Ghost will leave listeners in awe of the courage of those who battled the polio epidemic, and grateful for the modern medical care they pioneered.

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  Leadership for Scientists and...

  Gwen Acton

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  Like it or not, you’re a leader now. Better step away from your computer and figure out how to deal with people! 
  There are few leadership books tailored specifically to the needs of technical-minded people who like hard evidence, plain language, and industry-specific guidance. 
  People like you! 
  Gwen Acton, PhD, has helped thousands of scientists and engineers to become better leaders, and she can help you too. Leadership for Scientists and Engineers offers a clear, pull-no-punches walk through all the skills you’ll need to manage a team and advance in your role, including: 
      * Delegating. Delegating way more than you think you should. Delegating like your life depends on it. 
      * Conducting one-on-ones that put you and your reports at ease and ensure no surprises when it comes time for the annual review. 
      * Navigating the hiring and onboarding process no matter what size organization you’re working with. 
      * Figuring out what to do when someone starts crying in your office. 
  Science and engineering take a lot of technical know-how, but leadership takes a lot of soft skills—communication, networking, setting and adjusting goals. 
  You want to be good at this stuff. You don’t want to hate it. Leadership for Scientists and Engineers is here to help.

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  CCNA - Simple and Effective...

  Walker Schmidt

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  One thing is for sure, CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) is a must have certification. Anywhere in the world, this certification can offer a great career option and allow you to obtain high-end jobs. Now is the time to learn the simple and effective strategies for mastering CCNA mentioned in this book and become CCNA certified. 
  We have covered all the major points you need to know about CCNA certification including the preparation strategy, study materials, practice tests, objectives of the exam, scope of CCNA, CCNA security, and more. 
  You will find all the detailed instructions about the networking fundamentals and the different layers of the OSI model and infrastructure components, IP addressing, LAN switching, and Networking Protocols. You will learn about the monitoring protocols, device management, and various troubleshooting tools used in networking. 
  You will find the percentage of questions from each module so that you can prepare accordingly and know the important areas where you can score well on the CCNA exam. Preparation strategies for DHCP, DNS, NAT, HSRP, and NTP are mentioned in this book, giving you a better understanding of these concepts. We have also covered important tips to pass the CCNA exam like a custom study plan, how to practice using mock tests, important questions asked in the exam, and the network administrator interview questions. 
  In the CCNA exam, you must understand various networking skills and the various technologies that the industry demands most. 
  This book covers everything you should know regarding the CCNA preparation and strategies to master the exam.

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  Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals...

  Roanne van Voorst

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  Combining the ethical clarity of Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals with the disquieting vision of Alan Weissman’s bestseller The World Without Us, a thought-provoking, entertaining exploration of a future where animal consumption is a thing of the past. 
   
  Though increasing numbers of people know that eating meat is detrimental to our planet’s health, many still can’t be convinced to give up eating meat. But how can we change behavior when common arguments and information aren’t working? 
   Acclaimed anthropologist Roanne Van Voorst changes the dialogue. In Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals, she shifts the focus from the present looking forward to the future looking back—imagining a world in which most no longer use  animals for food, clothing, or other items. By shifting the viewpoint, she offers a clear and compelling vision of what it means to live in a world without meat. 
  A massive shift is already taking place—everything van Voorst covers in this book has already been invented and is being used today by individuals and small organizations worldwide.  
  Hopeful and persuasive, Once Upon a Time We Ate Animals offers a tantalizing vision of what is not only possible but perhaps inevitable. 

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  Space Race and Beyond – History...

  MD SAIF ALI

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  Embark on a thrilling journey through humanity's relentless pursuit of the stars! 
  From the earliest stargazers who pondered the heavens to the astronauts who now walk among them, this book chronicles the remarkable story of space exploration. 
  Explore key milestones:Ancient Astronomy: Discover the contributions of early civilizations like the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Mayans, and learn about the groundbreaking theories of Greek philosophers like Pythagoras, Aristotle, and Ptolemy.The Rocket Age: Witness the birth of rocketry with visionaries like Tsiolkovsky and Goddard, and experience the thrill of the Space Race as the Soviet Union and the United States vied for dominance in space.The Moon Landing: Relive the iconic Apollo 11 mission and its profound impact on humanity.Beyond the Moon: Explore the triumphs of robotic missions to Mars, the outer planets, and beyond.The International Space Station: Discover the challenges and triumphs of international cooperation in space.The Future of Space Exploration: Look ahead to the exciting possibilities of space tourism, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the colonization of other worlds. 
  "Space Race and Beyond - History and Future of Space Exploration" is a captivating and informative journey for anyone fascinated by the cosmos.

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