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In this hip, hilarious and truly eye-opening cultural history, menstruation is talked about as never before. Flow spans its fascinating, occasionally wacky and sometimes downright scary story: from mikvahs (ritual cleansing baths) to menopause, hysteria to hysterectomies-not to mention the Pill, cramps, the history of underwear, and the movie about puberty they showed you in 5th grade.
Flow answers such questions as: What's the point of getting...
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Psychological research sheds light on why some people are more drawn to conspiracy thinking, especially when they feel discontented, distrustful, and desire privileged knowledge. But ultimately we are all natural-born conspiracy theorists. Our brains are wired to see patterns and to weave unrelated data points into complex stories. We instinctively see events in the world in terms of human motives and intentions, leading us to discount the role of...
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"Ferris is a master analogist who conveys his insights on the history of cosmology with a lyrical flair." -The New York Times Book Review
In The Science of Liberty, award-winning author Timothy Ferris-called "the best popular science writer in the English language today" by the Christian Science Monitor and "the best science writer of his generation" by the Washington Post-makes a passionate case for science as the inspiration behind the rise of...
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In this mix of personal memoir, criticism, and journalism, Hyden stands witness as classic rock reaches the precipice. Traveling to the eclectic places where geriatric rockers are still making music, he talks to the artists and fans who have aged with them, explores the ways that classic rock has changed the culture, investigates the rise and fall of classic rock radio, and turns to live bootlegs, tell-all rock biographies, and even the liner notes...
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An astonishing debut from the beloved NPR science correspondent: intimate essays about the intersection of science and everyday life. In her career as a science reporter, Nell Greenfieldboyce has reported from inside a space shuttle, the bottom of a coal mine, and the control room of a particle collider; she's presented news on the color of dinosaur eggs, ice worms that live on mountaintop glaciers, and signs of life on Venus. In this, her debut book,...
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We have summarized the essentials of four short texts by this prestigious thinker: from LA CABEZA BIEN PUESTA. RETHINKING REFORM. REFORMING THOUGHT, we offer ANNEX 2 INTER-PLURI-TRANSDISCIPLINARITY. It is followed by INTRODUCTION TO COMPLEX THINKING and the text closes with brief synthesized passages from "Science with Conscience" and "The Lost Paradigm".
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Orca timeline volume 6
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"Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines."--
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In today's digital age, the realm of bullies has expanded far beyond the confines of the traditional playground. They now reside in our pockets, hidden behind screens, poised to strike through our devices. 'The Bully in Your Pocket,' authored by Lorenzo Gomez III, offers an indispensable and comprehensive manual for comprehending, managing, and ultimately triumphing over the pervasive menace of online bullying.
Within these pages, Lorenzo Gomez...
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Dive into Schoolhouse Burning for a transformative journey through the lens of Rodger, an expert in Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation. With a rich background that began in the helping professions at a state school and regional hospital, Rodger offers a unique perspective on conflicts and disputes that have troubled humanity for ages. Drawing from his extensive experience, including his Master of Science degree in Counseling Psychology and...
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Why teach music? Who deserves a music education? Can making and learning about music serve the common good? A collection of essays considers the answers.
In Humane Music Education for the Common Good, scholars and educators from around the world offer unique responses to the recent UNESCO report titled Rethinking Education: Toward the Common Good. This report suggests how, through purpose, policy, and pedagogy, education can and must respond to the...
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Embark on a comprehensive journey through the intricate landscape of scientific thought in "Philosophy of Science: An Exploratory Journey". This in-depth guide takes readers from the rudimentary tenets of philosophy of science to the pivotal concepts that define and differentiate science from non-science.The book explores the fine balance between science and scientism, offering insight into the unique methodologies that shape scientific inquiry. It...
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How the Internet Rewrote the Rules of EverythingImagine a world where your next-door neighbor could be on the opposite side of the globe. Where you can join a bustling community filled with people who love the same obscure hobby as you, no matter how unusual it is. Where music, movies, and ideas from any culture spread like wildfire. That's the reality of the Digital Global Village, and it's transforming how we live, work, and connect with each...
14) Bonjour ChatGPT
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Vous dites aussi « Bonjour » à ChatGPT lorsque vous lui posez une question ? Et votre robot de cuisine ou robot-tondeuse, vous lui avez donné un nom ? C'est le cas pour la plupart d'entre nous.
Dans cet ouvrage, Louis de Diesbach décrypte avec pertinence les raisons qui engagent les individus à attribuer des caractéristiques humaines aux outils d'intelligence artificielle. Derrière le simple et a priori superficiel échange avec ChatGPT se...
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As humanity marches into the new millennium, large-scale problems continue to threaten the well-being of multitudes of people. Yet, at the same time, there lies an anchor of hope and an abiding faith in the promise of the future. There is a gradual reawakening of the promise for peace whose echoes are steadily being heard throughout the world. The Science of Interreligious Dialogue is another milestone in reinforcing and deepening our commitments...
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Querido lector,¿Te has preguntado alguna vez sobre el fascinante mundo de la clonación humana y su intrincada relación con la psicología? Si es así, entonces este libro es para ti. Sumérgete en un viaje de descubrimiento mientras exploramos los diversos aspectos de la clonación desde una perspectiva psicológica en nuestro último lanzamiento: "La Clonación Humana: Los Aportes de la Psicología".En esta obra innovadora, desentrañamos los...
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We are in the middle of a 'desirevolution' - a fundamental and political transformation of the way we desire as human beings. Perhaps as always, new technologies - with their associated and inherited political biases - are organising and mapping the future. What we don't seem to notice is that the primary way in which our lives are being transformed is through the manipulation and control of desire itself.
Our very impulses, drives and urges are...
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Science and technology are playing increasingly important roles in our lives. New projects in development today will fundamentally shape the world around us, and manipulate our lived experience. But how and why are such important scientific and technological projects chosen, and what are the consequences of this process?
In this book, Kate O'Riordan answers these crucial question. She discovers that many objects, such as genomes and genomic projects,...
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The present is a contest between the bright and dark sides of discovery. To avoid being torn apart by its stresses, we need to recognize the fact-and gain courage and wisdom from the past. Age of Discovery shows how.
Now is the best moment in history to be alive, but we have never felt more anxious or divided. Human health, aggregate wealth and education are flourishing. Scientific discovery is racing forward. But the same global flows of trade,...
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Downtown department stores were once the heart and soul of America's pulsing Broadways and Main Streets. With names such as City of Paris, Penn Traffic, The Maze, Maison Blanche, or The Popular, they suggested spheres far beyond mundane shopping. Nicknames reflected the affection customers felt for their favorites, whether Woodie's, Wanny's, Stek's, O.T.'s, Herp's, or Bam's.
The history of downtown department stores is as fascinating as their...
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