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  Roman Medicine and Science -...

  Rogan Fish

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  Roman medicine was a blend of practical knowledge, religious beliefs, and influences from earlier civilizations, particularly the Greeks and Etruscans. While early Roman healing methods were deeply rooted in superstition, the expansion of the empire led to the adoption of more systematic medical practices. Over time, Roman medicine evolved into a structured system that combined natural remedies, surgical techniques, and public health initiatives. 
  Greek influence played a significant role in shaping Roman medical knowledge. Before Rome conquered Greece, healing in the Roman Republic was often associated with household remedies and religious rituals. However, as Greek physicians such as Archagathus and later Galen entered Rome, their advanced knowledge in anatomy, surgery, and pharmacology became widely accepted. Many Roman physicians were either trained by Greek mentors or studied Greek medical texts. Hippocratic principles, which emphasized observation and diagnosis, became foundational in Roman medical education. 
  Despite the growing reliance on scientific methods, religion and superstition remained integral to Roman healing practices. The Romans believed that diseases could be divine punishments or warnings from the gods. Temples dedicated to deities like Aesculapius, the god of medicine, served as healing centers where the sick sought divine intervention. Priests and healers performed rituals and sacrifices to appease the gods and cure ailments. Additionally, charms, amulets, and incantations were commonly used to ward off illness. Even as medical science progressed, many Romans continued to rely on religious customs for healing.

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  Machine Readable Me - The Hidden...

  Zara Rahman

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  As we go about our day-to-day lives, digital information about who we are is gathered from all angles via biometric scans, passport applications, and, of course, social media. This data can never fully capture our complex, fluid identities over decades of our lives. Yet, this data populates numerous databases we may not even be aware of that can make life-or-death decisions such as who is allowed access to welfare benefits or who is granted food parcels as they pass war-torn borders.
  Machine Readable Me considers how and why data that is gathered about us is increasingly limiting what we can and can't do in our lives and, crucially, what the alternatives are.

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  AI Development for the Modern...

  Samantha Reed

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  When delving into the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), “ AI Development for the Modern World: Shaping the Future with Intelligent Systems: A Comprehensive Guide to Building and Integrating AI Solutions ” stands out as an essential tool. This book offers a practical and comprehensive approach to understanding, creating, and integrating AI technology into various businesses, effectively bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications. 
  This comprehensive guide covers everything from AI fundamentals to sophisticated ideas and is appropriate for both novices and seasoned experts. It begins with core principles before going on to more complicated subjects like computer vision and natural language processing. It explains essential ideas like machine learning, deep learning, and neural networks. Every chapter is designed to help you thoroughly understand AI development by gradually increasing your expertise. 
  The book also strongly emphasizes practical application, offering thorough guidelines for gathering and preparing data, creating models, and implementing AI solutions. You'll discover how to use widely used AI frameworks and tools, use cloud-based AI systems, and incorporate AI into business solutions for improved automation and decision-making. 
  By exploring future trends in AI, this guide equips you with the knowledge and resources to navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. It also provides technical insights and ethical considerations, ensuring you are well-prepared to leverage intelligent systems for future innovation in your industry or to understand the broader societal impact of AI. 

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  Cardiac Cowboys - The Heroic...

  M.D. Gerald Imber

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  Cardiac Cowboys is the dramatic story of five deeply flawed geniuses who together—and in competition with each other—invented open-heart surgery against all conventional medical wisdom and saved millions of lives. 
   
   
   
  A decade after World War II, there was still no such thing as open-heart surgery, and yet half a million Americans were dying from heart disease every year. One in a hundred children would suffer and die from congenital heart disease as well, and doctors did little other than predict their deaths. After the first daring operation in 1954 and through the next three decades, five heroic surgeons braved the scorn of their peers, withstood fierce desperation, and faced possible death in order to devise procedures that would save overwhelming numbers of those doomed children and provide hope for a new life to all manner of heart-failing individuals. Devising and mastering heart transplants and bypass surgery, they invented artificial heart valves, the lifesaving pacemaker, and worked toward the holy grail of an artificial heart as their private and professional lives imploded. The story of the Cardiac Cowboys, their outsized personalities, and often self-destructive behavior is a saga more thrilling and exhilarating than fiction.

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  Hospital Heal Thyself - One...

  Mark Taylor

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  Part biography and part clear-eyed examination of a healthcare system in crisis, Hospital, Heal Thyself tells the story of enigmatic healthcare visionary Eugene Litvak, whose research and strategies have already been implemented at many top twelve-ranked hospitals to save hundreds of millions of dollars and countless thousands of patient lives. While US healthcare costs continue to skyrocket, Litvak's program described in this book offers tested, effective methods to trim those costs while simultaneously improving patient outcomes. 
   
   
   
  Written by veteran prize-winning healthcare journalist Mark Taylor, this book includes compelling discussion on how hospital and emergency room overcrowding has harmful and potentially deadly effects on patients and staff; how Litvak's algorithms and complex mathematical theories help hospitals staff appropriately to safely manage patient flow; and how applying Litvak's unique patient flow interventions improves nurse retention in an era of mass nurse exodus. 
   
   
   
  Distilling complex ideas into accessible language, Hospital, Heal Thyself is a timely, essential listen for all medical practitioners and healthcare administrators and staff who want to play their part in transforming modern healthcare, and the world, for the better.

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  Vagus Nerve Reset for Anxiety...

  Emily Stone

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  If anxiety, fatigue, or chronic symptoms keep returning, your body may be signaling that your autonomic nervous system is out of balance. 
   
  The vagus nerve plays a central role in stress recovery, inflammation control, and emotional regulation—and when it isn’t functioning well, even small challenges can feel overwhelming.
   
  Vagus Nerve Reset for Anxiety and Chronic Illness gives you simple, science-informed practices to help your body shift from survival mode into a calmer, more resilient state. The exercises are gentle, accessible, and designed to support real change through consistent daily use.
   
  
   
  Inside you’ll discover:
   
  • How vagus nerve dysfunction contributes to anxiety, inflammation, and chronic tension
   
  • Why your nervous system gets stuck in fight-or-flight—and how to gently interrupt the cycle
   
  • Breathing, movement, and sensory techniques that activate the vagus nerve in minutes
   
  • Sound-based and mindfulness practices that promote grounding and emotional balance
   
  • Daily routines that help support long-term resilience and overall well-being
   
  
   
  If you’re ready to calm your system, ease stress, and support your body’s natural healing pathways, grab your copy and begin your reset today.

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