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I've reviewed Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden's 'The Tesla Files': reviews

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The book cover: half of Elon Musk's face in semi-profile while he's looking both judgey and nonplussed.

I've reviewed Sönke Iwersen and Michael Verfürden's 'The Tesla Files': reviews.pivic.com/sonke-iverse

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Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse by Luke Kemp, 2025

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Absolutely essential reading for understanding why past civilisations collapsed, and how to protect our own from the same fate' LEWIS DARTNELLFor the first 200,000 years of human history, hunter-gathering Homo sapiens lived in fluid, egalitarian civilizations that thwarted any individual or group from ruling permanently. Then, around 12,000 years ago, that began to change. As we reluctantly congregated in the first farms and cities, people began to rely on novel lootable resources like grain and fish for their daily sustenance. And when more powerful weapons became available, small groups began to seize control of these valuable commodities. This inequality in resources soon tipped over into inequality in power, and we started to adopt more primal, hierarchical forms of organization. Power was concentrated in masters, kings, pharaohs and emperors (and ideologies were born to justify their rule). Goliath-like states and empires – with vast bureaucracies and militaries – carved up and dominated the globe. What brought them down? Whether in the early cities of Cahokia in North America or Tiwanaku in South America, or the sprawling empires of Egypt, Rome and China, it was increasing inequality and concentrations of power that hollowed these Goliaths out before an external shock brought them crashing down. These collapses were written up as apocalyptic, but in truth they were usually a blessing for most of the population.

Goliath’s Curse: The History and Future of Societal Collapse by Luke Kemp, 2025

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Understanding Biology 4e by Kenneth Mason, 2024

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Understanding Biology 4e by Kenneth Mason, 2024

Understanding Biology 4e by Kenneth Mason, 2024

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Kinship With All Life by J

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All that is required is an attitude of openness, friendliness, humility, and a sense of humor to part the curtain and form bonds of real friendship. For anyone who loves animals, for all those who have ever experienced the special devotion only a pet can bring, Kinship With All Life is an unqualified delight. Sample these pages and you will never encounter "just a dog" again, but rather a fellow member of nature's own family.

Kinship With All Life by J. Allen Boone, 1976

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The Power of Neurodiversity Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain by Thomas Armstrong, 2025

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From ADHD and dyslexia to autism, the number of diagnosis categories listed by the American Psychiatric Association has tripled in the last fifty years. With so many people affected, it is time to revisit our perceptions of people with disabilities. Thomas Armstrong illuminates a new understanding of neuropsychological disorders. He argues that if they are a part of the natural diversity of the human brain, they cannot simply be defined as illnesses. Armstrong explores the evolutionary advantages, special skills, and other positive dimensions of these conditions, including: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, schizophrenia, anxiety, intellectual disabilities, and mood disorders. With an emphasis on positive niche construction for each area, The Power of Neurodiversity is a manifesto...

The Power of Neurodiversity Unleashing the Advantages of Your Neurodivergent Brain by Thomas Armstrong, 2025

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Book cover and information from Steerforth, the publisher.

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Deep-Sea Mining and the Water Column by Rahul Sharma, 2024

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The chapters are divided in five sections, and are contributed by highly acclaimed scientists, technologists, lawyers and administrators who have decades of experience working on these topics. The information compiled in the book is expected to serve as an important reference for all stakeholders including researchers, contractors, mining companies, regulators and NGOs involved in deep-sea mining and marine environmental conservation. Section 1 provides an overall view of the current status of deep-sea mining and issues related to the water column. Section 2 looks at the engineering considerations for technology related to mining, handling of bulk solids in the marine environment, transporting the ores from seabed to shore as well as processing of deep-sea minerals. Section 3 discusses various approaches for assessment of impacts of deep-sea mining on the water column. Section 4 assesses the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of the water column in different oceans of the world. Finally, section 5 deals with legal, policy and economic aspects of deep-sea mining.

Deep-Sea Mining and the Water Column by Rahul Sharma, 2024

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Target Earth: Meteorites, Asteroids, Comets, and Other Cosmic Intruders That Threaten Our Planet by Govert Schilling, 2025

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...and from searches for near-miss lumps of rock to ways of protecting humanity from an assault from the cosmos. The impact of an asteroid led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Could another giant cosmic missile soon be heading our way? In Target Earth, acclaimed Dutch astronomy writer Govert Schilling provides a full account of what we know, and need to know, about all the extraterrestrial matter constantly bombarding our planet—from microscopic dust particles and space debris to massive meteorites, comets, and asteroids.

Target Earth: Meteorites, Asteroids, Comets, and Other Cosmic Intruders That Threaten Our Planet by Govert Schilling, 2025

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Vaccines by John Leake & Peter A

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The word "vaccine" derives from the Latin word for cow. The English physician, Edward Jenner, coined it in his 1798 pamphlet An Inquiry into the Causes and Effects of the Variolae Vaccinae. The last two Latin words mean "Smallpox of the Cow," or cowpox. Jenner postulated that cowpox causes mild disease in humans while protecting them from the more dangerous smallpox. His proposal for inoculation with a weak form of disease-causing matter to prevent serious illness became the central concept of infectious disease medicine and has remained so ever since. The word "vaccine" was subsequently applied to immunizations against all infectious diseases. Its etymology is amazingly apt, because vaccines are the ultimate sacred cow.

Vaccines by John Leake & Peter A. McCullough, 2025

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Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino, 2025

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No one recognized the flashes of bright light that filled the sky. Survivors described colors they couldn't name. The blast wave that followed seemed to strike with no sound. In that silence came the dawn of atomic death for two hundred thousand souls. On August 6, 1945, twenty-nine-year-old naval engineer Tsutomu Yamaguchi was on the last day of a business trip, looking forward to returning home to his wife and infant son, when the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. He survived the atomic blast and got on a train to Nagasaki, only to be bombed again.

Ghosts of Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino, 2025

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The Ocean's Menagerie: How Earth's Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life by Drew Harvell, 2025

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Hundred-year-old giant clams, coral kingdoms that rival human cities, and jellyfish that glow in the dark: ocean invertebrates are among the oldest and most diverse organisms on earth, seeming to bend the “rules” of land-based biology. Although sometimes unseen in the deep, the spineless creatures contain 600 million years of adaptation to problems of disease, energy consumption, nutrition, and defense. In The Ocean’s Menagerie, world-renowned marine ecologist Dr. Drew Harvell takes us diving from Hawaii to the Salish Sea, from St. Croix to Indonesia, to uncover the incredible underwater “superpowers” of spineless creatures: we meet corals many times stronger than steel or concrete, sponges who create potent chemical compounds to fight off disease, and sea stars that garden the reef ...

The Ocean's Menagerie: How Earth's Strangest Creatures Reshape the Rules of Life by Drew Harvell, 2025

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Social Engineering Hacking Systems, Nations, and Societies by Michael Erbschloe, 2019, CRC

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Social Engineering Hacking Systems, Nations, and Societies by Michael Erbschloe, 2019, CRC

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Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground by Kurt Gray, 2025

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It’s easy to assume that liberals and conservatives have radically different moral foundations. In Outraged, Kurt Gray showcases the latest science to demonstrate that we all have the same moral mind—that everyone’s moral judgments stem from feeling threatened or vulnerable to harm. We all care about protecting ourselves and the vulnerable. Conflict arises, however, when we have different perceptions of harm. We get outraged when we disagree about who the “real” victim is, whether we’re talking about political issues, fights with our in-laws, or arguments on the playground. In this fascinating and insightful tour of our moral minds, Gray tackles popular myths that prevent us from understanding ourselves and those around us.

Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground by Kurt Gray, 2025

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Marine Chemical Ecology ed by James B

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Preface The inherently interdisciplinary field of chemical ecology has as its roots studies of chemical interactions in terrestrial microbial and plant systems. Terrestrial plant studies led to the logical extension of similar studies in marine plants, primarily macroalgae. The earliest studies of the chemical ecology of marine animals focused on invertebrates that were plant-like, lacking locomotive ability or obvious physical means of protection. Surprisingly, such marine studies really only have been undertaken in earnest during the past 25 years, due largely to the lack of knowledge of the chemistry of marine organisms. It is probably no coincidence that the breadth of marine organisms studied expanded in concert with developments in underwater technology. Today, the field of marine chemical ecology encompasses a broad interdisciplinary community of scientists. Among its many participants are those interested in understanding predator–prey interactions, competition, chemical communication, fouling, pathogen–host interactions, biosynthesis, reproduction, and the evolution of secondary metabolites. Bringing diverse disciplines to bear upon these fundamental questions has generated a body of knowledge that is truly synergistic and unequivocally greater than the sum of its parts.

Marine Chemical Ecology ed by James B. McClintock, 2001

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Cyber Arms; Security in Cyberspace by Stanislav Abaimov & Maurizio Martellini, 2020

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...reveals the scale of cyber offensive conflicts, explores cyber warfare mutation, warns about cyber arms race escalation and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for military purposes. It provides an expert insight into the current and future malicious and destructive use of the evolved cyber arms, AI and robotics, with emphasis on cyber threats to CBRNe and critical infrastructure. The book highlights international efforts in regulating the cyber environment, reviews the best practices of the leading cyber powers and their controversial approaches, recommends responsible state behaviour. It also proposes information security and cyber defence solutions and provides definitions for selected conflicting cyber terms. The disruptive potential of cyber tools merging with military weapons is examined from the technical point of view, as well as legal, ethical, and political perspectives.

Cyber Arms; Security in Cyberspace by Stanislav Abaimov & Maurizio Martellini, 2020

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The Pain Phenomenon by Serge Marchand, 3rd ed, 2024

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In recent decades, pain has emerged as a focal point in both basic and clinical research, reflecting its profound impact on individuals' lives. The rapid advancement of knowledge has deepened our understanding of the complex neurophysiological and psychological mechanisms underlying pain, shedding light on its multifaceted nature. Clinicians grapple daily with the daunting reality of human suffering, navigating its intricate web of causes and manifestations. This continuous engagement with pain presents significant and stressful challenges from the relentless pursuit of understanding and alleviating it. This book transcends mere discourse on the physiological and psychological underpinnings of pain; it delves into the intricate factors contributing to its persistence. Furthermore, it meticulously examines pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment modalities, forging a crucial link between the mechanisms of pain and therapeutic interventions. By bridging the gap between pain mechanisms and treatment strategies, this edition equips clinicians with invaluable insights to augment their clinical acumen. Armed with this knowledge, clinicians can tailor interventions to effectively address the diverse array of pain presentations encountered in their practice.

The Pain Phenomenon by Serge Marchand, 3rd ed, 2024

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The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion by Colin Freeman, 2025

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This is an astonishing account of Europe’s biggest major conflict, told through the eyes of a ragbag collection of foreign fighters Three days after Russian tanks roll into Ukraine, President Volodymr Zelensky issues a desperate appeal for foreign military volunteers to help defend his country. Thousands answer the call from all over the world: some of them experienced soldiers, others novices who’ve never held a gun before. Among their ranks are high-minded idealists, adventure-seekers bored with civilian life, and ex-criminals seeking redemption – all risking their lives against the world's most vicious superpower. Some flee at the first sign of trouble, others become heroes; many are killed, and a few turn their guns on each other. This is their story – often terrifying, often tragic, sometimes comic, and sometimes glorious...

The Mad and the Brave: The Untold Story of Ukraine’s Foreign Legion by Colin Freeman, 2025

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It's All in Your Mind by Trishna Patnaik, 2025

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• Master Your Mindset: Learn how to take control of your thoughts and eliminate self-doubt. • Build Mental Toughness: Strengthen your resilience to overcome setbacks and challenges. • Break Free from Negativity: Identify toxic thought patterns and replace them with empowering beliefs. • Develop Emotional Intelligence: Stop letting external events dictate your emotions and reactions. • Train Your Mind for Growth: Adopt habits that foster confidence, perseverance, and long-term success. • Create a Stronger, More Focused You: Gain the tools...

It's All in Your Mind by Trishna Patnaik, 2025

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How to Be a Living Thing: Meditations on Intuitive Oysters, Hopeful Doves, and Being Human in the World by Mari Andrew, 2025

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Highly-sensitive horses, overly-cautious donkeys, and silly social rats are just a few of the animal teachers who offer us glimpses of the glories and shortcomings of humanity. Heartwarming, funny, and insightful.

How to Be a Living Thing: Meditations on Intuitive Oysters, Hopeful Doves, and Being Human in the World by Mari Andrew, 2025

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The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson, 2025

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Before Marilyn Monroe, there was Norma Jeane. No one would have thought that the girl who spent her childhood between foster homes and orphanages would one day become a global star. The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe tells the extraordinary story of Marilyn Monroe's life - and the shocking circumstances of her death. For decades, fans have speculated about the truth of her final days. Was it suicide? A tragic accident? Murder? Drawn from rigorous research, this book seeks answers. Told in vivid, dramatic scenes, James Patterson and Imogen Edwards-Jones uncover the life and death of the remarkable woman who was Marilyn Monroe. __________________________________ MORE PRAISE FOR JAMES PATTERSON 'It's no mystery why James Patterson is the world's most popular thriller writer ... Simply put: nobody does it better.' JEFFERY DEAVER 'No one gets this big without amazing natural storytelling talent - which is what Jim has, in spades.' LEE CHILD 'Patterson boils a scene down to the single, telling detail, the element that defines a character or moves a plot along. It's what fires off the movie projector in the reader's mind.' MICHAEL CONNELLY 'James Patterson is The Boss. End of.' IAN RANKIN 'One of the greatest storytellers of all time' PATRICIA CORNWELL

The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson, 2025

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Physics and Modern Life: A Panoramic Overview of the Fundamental Science and Its Human Impact by Michael Andersen, 2025

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These themes take up several entire chapters (“Human Use of Chemical Fuel,” “Computers,” and “Light and Telecommunications”) and substantial parts of several others (e.g., sections on satellites and GPS, telegraph and telephone networks, generators and transformers, nuclear power, and solid-state technologies). The themes of energy and information highlight the pertinence of physics and facilitate a big-picture understanding of how life today differs from that of two hundred or two thousand years ago. The book grew out of lecture notes for a one-semester college physics course for non-science majors, so it could be useful to instructors and students of similar courses. The abundance of material offers some freedom in the design of such a course. However, the author hopes that the combination of conceptual depth and informal tone will appeal to a more diverse audience united by a genuine curiosity regarding science and technology. That audience might include pursuers of continuing education as well as physics majors looking for a lighter conceptual supplement to give context to their more technical coursework.

Physics and Modern Life: A Panoramic Overview of the Fundamental Science and Its Human Impact by Michael Andersen, 2025

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"The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea" by Helen Lewis

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The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea The image is of a book cover with a white background. In the center, there is an illustration of a dodo bird wearing a black top hat. The title is arranged around the bird: "THE GENIUS MYTH" in large black letters, with "A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea" in smaller, red italic text. The author's name, "HELEN LEWIS," appears at the bottom in bold orange letters. The overall design is clean and whimsical, with the dodo adding a playful touch.

"The Genius Myth: A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea" by Helen Lewis. My rating:4 out of 5 stars. Read from: 07/18/2025 - 07/20/2025. Kindle Edition, 316 pages.

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The Psychology Workbook for Writers: Tools for creating realistic characters and conflict in fiction by Darian Smith, 2015

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Each chapter outlines an aspect of psychological theory as it can be used for writing and provides two worksheets to translate it into action – one to develop characters, one to develop the story.Darian Smith is a prize winning fiction writer with a degree in psychology, a Diploma of Counselling, and is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors. He combines these two sides of his background to provide simple, easy to follow tools that make use of established psychological theory to help writers develop fully rounded, interesting, realistic characters and inject conflict into their stories.Give your writing the benefit of over a decade of training and experience and discover how to have readers wanting more.

The Psychology Workbook for Writers: Tools for creating realistic characters and conflict in fiction by Darian Smith, 2015

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Science in Black and White How Biology and Environment Shape Our Racial Divide by Alondra Oubre, 2020

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For the pro-nature camp-- sometimes aligned with white nationalism and eugenics, and often used to promote ideas of racial inferiority and superiority -- race-based biological determinism contributes significantly to the ethnic divide, especially the black/white gap in societal achievement. By contrast, pro-nurture supporters attribute ethnic variation in social outcomes primarily to environmental circumstances, ecological conditions, and personal experience. In this thoroughly researched book, science writer Alondra Oubre examines emerging scientific discoveries that show how both biology and environment interact to influence IQ--intelligence performance--and social behaviors across continental populations, or human races. She presents compelling evidence for why environmental and certain non-DNA-related biological phenomena overall seem to best explain black/white disparities in a gamut of social behaviors, including family structure, parenting, educational attainment, and rates of violent crime. As she demonstrates, nature still matters, but the biology that impacts racial variance in social behaviors extends beyond genetics to include other processes--epigenetics, gene expression, and plasticity--all of which are profoundly affected by a wide array of environmental forces. The complex, synergistic interplay of these factors combined, rather than just genes or just environment, appears to account for black/white divergence in a gamut of social behaviors.

Science in Black and White How Biology and Environment Shape Our Racial Divide by Alondra Oubre, 2020

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Encyclopedia Of Natural Hazards by Peter T

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Few subjects have caught the attention of the entire world as much as those dealing with natural hazards. The first decade of this new millennium provides a litany of tragic examples of various hazards that turned into disasters affecting millions of individuals around the globe. The human losses (some 225,000 people) associated with the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the economic costs (approximately 200 billion USD) of the 2011 Tohoku Japan earthquake, tsunami and reactor event, and the collective social impacts of human tragedies experienced during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 all provide repetitive reminders that we humans are temporary guests occupying a very active and angry planet. Any examples may have been cited here to stress the point that natural events on Earth may, and often do, lead to disasters and catastrophes when humans place themselves into situations of high risk. Few subjects share the true interdisciplinary dependency that characterizes the field of natural hazards. From geology and geophysics to engineering and emergency response to social psychology and economics, the study of natural hazards draws input from an impressive suite of unique and previously independent specializations. Natural hazards provide a common platform to reduce disciplinary boundaries and facilitate a beneficial synergy in the provision of timely and useful information and action on this critical subject matter.

Encyclopedia Of Natural Hazards by Peter T. Dobrowsky, 2013

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Cyber Defense: Best Practices for Digital Safety by Jason Edwards, 2025

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The book begins with an introduction to cyber hygiene, emphasizing its importance and the foundational concepts necessary for maintaining digital security. It then dives into financial security, detailing methods for protecting financial accounts, monitoring transactions, and compartmentalizing accounts to minimize risks. Password management and multifactor authentication are covered, offering strategies for creating strong passwords, using password managers, and enabling multifactor authentication. With a discussion on secure internet browsing practices, techniques to avoid phishing attacks, and safe web browsing, this book provides email security guidelines for recognizing scams...

Cyber Defense: Best Practices for Digital Safety by Jason Edwards, 2025

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Sleep Science Made Simple: A Clear and Concise Guide by Alen Juginović, 2025

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Drawing on the latest research, the book demystifies how sleep works, explaining its powerful effects on everything from memory and metabolism to heart health, immunity, mental wellbeing, and even cancer risk. With vivid explanations and relatable examples, it explores the neurobiology of sleep and how this vital process supports nearly every system in the body. Whether you're new to the science of sleep, a healthcare professional, an athlete, or a business leader striving for high performance, this book offers something for everyone. Chapters break down complex concepts into clear, relatable language while preserving scientific depth and accuracy. Sleep Science Made Simple is more than just informative—it’s a call to action. It invites readers to rethink their sleep habits, understand their importance, and make lasting changes to improve overall health, performance, and quality of life.

Sleep Science Made Simple: A Clear and Concise Guide by Alen Juginović, 2025

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Music: The Definitive Visual History by DK, 2022

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A complete and harmonious history of music, from prehistory to the present day!Have you ever wondered how blues influenced rock music? Or why jazz took a more Latin-American approach? Classical or rock, everyone has their favorite music style, but how did your top choice come about? If you find yourself asking these musical questions and more, then this may be the book for you! Music is a compelling and richly illustrated history of the most unifying art form in the world. Explore the roots of all genres from chants of the middle ages through the grandeur of the classical period to the modern rhythm of blues, jazz, hip-hop, and pop. Music includes illustrated histories of instruments and listening suggestions for each musical genre. Spectacular galleries display families of instruments from around the world, while special features showcase the evolution of key instruments, such as the piano and the guitar, and profile iconic innovators such as Billie Holiday, David Bowie, and Mozart. Charting every musical revolution, from bone flutes to electronica and from jazz to hip-hop, this visually stunning history of music will hit the right note, whether you are into pop or rock, or disco or rap, classical or opera. Explore the magical world of music as you’ve never known it before, and discover:

Music: The Definitive Visual History by DK, 2022

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