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  42 Reasons to Hate the Universe...

  Chris Ferrie, Wade David...

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  If you've always suspected the universe was out to get you . . . you were right! 
   
   
   
  Yes, the universe we live in is cosmically beautiful and mysterious and all that crap. But it's also a bit of an asshole. After all, remember that you are just a group of atoms structured in a specific way for barely long enough to try to understand this thing we call existence. Those atoms could just have easily been used to make the dog shit you're cleaning off your shoe or the mold that grows on your bread! The fact is, when you zoom out to look at the universe and how it functions, you'll see that it's usually not in our favor, and many of the laws of physics are actively working against our survival. In this book, you'll discover why you're an aging mutant; invisible rays are melting our genetic code; literally everything is poisonous; and more true and terrifying scientific facts! 
   
   
   
  But don't worry! While it's true that there are (at least) forty-two grudges to hold against the universe, the good news is that there is also one very good reason to forgive them all and embrace the wild, improbable fact that we are alive (for now) and we should take advantage of it while we can. 42 Reasons to Hate the Universe (And One Reason Not To) is a hilarious, no-holds-barred exploration of all the reasons we shouldn't exist—but somehow do anyway.

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  Before the Machines Decide - Why...

  William R. Stanek

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  As artificial intelligence reshapes work, institutions, and everyday life, William R. Stanek argues that the most urgent question is not what machines can do, but what humans must become. Clear, accessible, and deeply human, this book offers a practical framework for resilience, ethics, creativity, and judgment in an age of accelerating AI.

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  Rocks and Minerals - A Field Guide

  Evelyn Mervine

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  A comprehensive guide to rocks and minerals—a must-have for any rock hound’s library. 
  Rocks & Minerals is a field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. In this book, you’ll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including:QuartzBiotiteMuscoviteLimoniteGypsumOlivineAmphiboleTopaz  
    
  And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find wonderful opportunities for discovery. 
  Chemical formulas, recommended reading, and a glossary are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  How Far the Light Reaches - A...

  Sabrina Imbler

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  A fascinating tour of creatures from the surface to the deepest ocean floor: this "miraculous, transcendental book" invites us to envision wilder, grander, and more abundant possibilities for the way we live (Ed Yong, author of An Immense World). A queer, mixed race writer working in a largely white, male field, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler has always been drawn to the mystery of life in the sea, and particularly to creatures living in hostile or remote environments. Each essay in their debut collection profiles one such creature, including:     ·the mother octopus who starves herself while watching over her eggs,     ·the Chinese sturgeon whose migration route has been decimated by pollution and dams,     ·the bizarre, predatory Bobbitt worm (named after Lorena),     ·the common goldfish that flourishes in the wild,     ·and more.  Imbler discovers that some of the most radical models of family, community, and care can be found in the sea, from gelatinous chains that are both individual organisms and colonies of clones to deep-sea crabs that have no need for the sun, nourished instead by the chemicals and heat throbbing from the core of the Earth. Exploring themes of adaptation, survival, sexuality, and care, and weaving the wonders of marine biology with stories of their own family, relationships, and coming of age, How Far the Light Reaches is a shimmering, otherworldly debut that attunes us to new visions of our world and its miracles.    WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE in SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY  Finalist for the Lambda Literary Award One of TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year •  A PEOPLE Best New Book  •  A Barnes & Noble and SHELF AWARENESS Best Book of 2022  •  An Indie Next Pick  •  One of Winter’s Most Eagerly Anticipated Books: VANITY FAIR, VULTURE, BOOKRIOT

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  The Family Guide to Psychiatric...

  Mark J. Russ

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  Each year, millions of Americans face psychiatric hospitalizations, yet this process often remains shrouded in stigma and mystery. In this indispensable guide, Mark J. Russ, MD, offers patients and families essential support and vital information to navigate this challenging process, from admission to discharge. 
   
   
   
  The Family Guide to Psychiatric Hospitalization provides a comprehensive look into the procedures, treatments, and dynamics of the psychiatric care system. Dr. Russ provides invaluable information on the history and evolution of psychiatric hospitals; the logistics of the admission process, including how to choose the right hospital based on patient needs; what families and patients can expect during every treatment phase, from initial assessment to active treatment to planning for discharge; the legal aspects of hospitalization, including patient rights and advocacy; and more. 
   
   
   
  Dr. Russ shares not only professional insights but also his own personal journey with psychiatric hospitalization. His dual perspective as both physician and patient brings an unprecedented depth of compassion and understanding to this guide. Designed to educate and empower families, this book serves as a beacon of hope and a testament to the healing power of informed and compassionate care.

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  Planets

  Professor Brian Cox, Andrew Cohen

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  ‘So staggering you go “whoa!” every few seconds’ Guardian 
  ‘Really impressive’ Eamonn Holmes, ITV This MorningA companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series. 
  The bestselling authors of Wonders of the Universe are back with another blockbuster, a groundbreaking exploration of our Solar System as it has never been seen before. 
  Mercury, a lifeless victim of the Sun’s expanding power. Venus, once thought to be lush and fertile, now known to be trapped within a toxic and boiling atmosphere. Mars, the red planet, doomed by the loss of its atmosphere. Jupiter, twice the size of all the other planets combined, but insubstantial. Saturn, a stunning celestial beauty, the jewel of our Solar System. Uranus, the sideways planet and the first ice giant. Neptune, dark, cold and whipped by supersonic winds. Pluto, the dwarf planet, a frozen rock. 
  Andrew Cohen and Professor Brian Cox take readers on a voyage of discovery, from the fiery heart of our Solar System, to its mysterious outer reaches. They touch on the latest discoveries that have expanded our knowledge of the planets, their moons and how they come to be, alongside recent stunning and mind-boggling NASA photography. 
  Professor Brian Cox's The Planets is a Sunday Times bestseller that takes readers on a captivating journey through space. The book, a great pick for those interested in astronomy, physics, and astrophysics, is a testament to the beauty and mystery of the cosmos. 
  For fans of Sean M. Carroll (The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 2), Brian Greene (Until the End of Time), Carl Sagan (Pale Blue Dot), Stephen Hawking (Brief Answers to the Big Questions), and J. Richard Gott (A Brief Welcome to the Universe).

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