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  Pandemics - A Very Short...

  Christian W. McMillen

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  The 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease.This Very Short Introduction describes history's major pandemics. McMillen discusses state responses to pandemics, such as quarantine, isolation, travel restrictions, and other forms of social control, and pays special attention to the rise of public health and the explosion of medical research in the wake of pandemics, especially as the germ theory of disease emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today, medicine is able to control all of these diseases, yet some of them are still devastating in much of the developing world. By assessing the relationship between poverty and disease and the geography of epidemics, McMillen offers an outspoken and thought-provoking point of view on the necessity for global governments to learn from past experiences and cooperate to prevent any future epidemic.

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  Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook...

  Anita Engels, Jochem Marotzke,...

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  Many countries, communities, and social actors around the world are struggling to cope with the impacts of climate change. Adapting to climate change in a sustainable manner involves a huge collective effort and is barely happening. How can sustainable climate change adaptation become plausible? The Hamburg Climate Futures Outlook 2024 provides a unique systematic and global assessment of the context conditions for sustainable climate change adaptation, evaluating the social dynamics of deep decarbonization and the physical dynamics in regional climate variability and extremes. Through nine case studies across the globe, the assessment provides insights into key barriers and opportunities for sustainable climate change adaptation.

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  Toxic Water Toxic System -...

  Michael Mascarenhas

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  The tireless resistance of local communities fighting for ownership of America's third largest water system 
   
   
    
  Toxic Water, Toxic System exposes the consequences of a seemingly anonymous authoritarian state willing to maintain white supremacy at any cost—including poisoning an entire city and shutting off water to thousands of people. Weaving together narratives of frontline activists along with archival data, Michael Mascarenhas provides a powerful exploration of the political alliances and bureaucratic mechanisms that uphold inequality. 
   
   
    
  Drawing from three years of ethnographic fieldwork in Flint and Detroit, this book amplifies the voices of marginalized communities, particularly African American women, whose perspectives and labor have been consistently overlooked. Toxic Water, Toxic System offers a fresh perspective on the ties between urban austerity policies, environmental harm, and the advancement of white supremacist agendas in predominantly Black and brown cities.

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  Proving a Miracle - Unlocking...

  PhD Joshua W. Brown

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  Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, a neuroscientist searches for the answer to one of life’s biggest questions: Are miracles real? 
   After experiencing a violent seizure, Joshua W. Brown was diagnosed with an inoperable glioma—a cancerous brain tumor—just days before his wife gave birth to their first child. As a brain scientist, Josh understood his chances of survival were slim. When science failed him, Josh—the son of a prison chaplain—turned to his faith. He and his wife began to pray, and he discovered a prayer group focused on healing within his church community. 
  Could prayer really help? Desperate for a miracle, the trained scientist, armed with a healthy dose of skepticism, embarked on a journey of healing that would take him around the globe and lead him to some surprising conclusions: healing can happen outside traditional medicine and in ways that transcend modern scientific explanations. As he navigated his own diagnosis he became convinced that miracles can and do occur regularly—including in his own life: his tumor turned to scar tissue and the seizures ceased. 
  Combining personal experience and deep research, Proving a Miracle looks at the tangentials of illness and healing, from the placebo effect to the power of positive thinking. Like Lisa Miller’s The Awakened Brain and Eben Alexander’s Proof of Heaven, Proving a Miracle combines the best rigorous thinking about the connection between science and faith. In chronicling his remarkable experience, Josh pushes us to expand our understanding of the mind/body connection to encompass both faith and community, and how these connections can offer hope for healing.

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  User Interface (UI) Design -...

  Jacob Richardson

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  This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for designers, developers, and anyone interested in creating intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces. 
  From foundational principles to cutting-edge techniques, this book explores every aspect of UI design. You'll discover how to craft interfaces that not only look great but also provide a seamless and engaging user experience. Learn about the latest trends and technologies shaping the field, and gain practical insights into applying design theories in real-world scenarios. 
  Inside, you'll find:Fundamental Concepts: Understand the core principles of UI design, including usability, accessibility, and the psychology of user behavior.Innovative Techniques: Explore advanced methods and tools for creating interactive and responsive designs that adapt to various devices and platforms.Practical Applications: Get hands-on with case studies, design exercises, and step-by-step tutorials that help you implement best practices and solve common design challenges.Industry Insights: Gain perspectives from leading UI designers and experts who share their experiences, tips, and strategies for success.Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into emerging technologies and trends that are shaping the future of UI design. 
  "User Interface (UI) Design: Innovative Designs for Seamless User Interactions" is your go-to guide for mastering the art and science of UI design. Elevate your designs and create interfaces that delight users and stand out in today's competitive digital landscape. 
   

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  Fundamentals of Data Engineering...

  Brian Murray

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  This book will provide a comprehensive introduction to the field of data engineering, covering key topics such as data storage and retrieval, data pipelines, data governance and security, data infrastructure, and data engineering tools and technologies. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and real-world examples, readers will gain a deep understanding of how to design and build scalable data systems for modern applications. This book will be an essential resource for anyone interested in pursuing a career in data engineering or looking to expand their knowledge in this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

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