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  Astrobiology - The Search for...

  Andrew May

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  Astrobiology is the emerging field of science that seeks to answer that question. The possibility of life elsewhere in the cosmos is one of the most profound subjects that human beings can ponder. In this book, astrophysicist Andrew May gives an expert overview of our current state of knowledge, looking at how life started on Earth, the tell-tale “signatures” it produces, and how such signatures might be detected elsewhere in the Solar System or on the many “exoplanets” now being discovered by the Kepler and TESS missions. Along the way, the book addresses key questions, including the riddle of Fermi’s paradox (Where is everybody?), the crucial role of DNA and water (they’re essential to life as we know it, but is the same true of alien life?), and the really big question: When we eventually find extraterrestrials, will they be friendly or hostile?

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  Henry Ford - Mass Production and...

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  Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Henry Ford in next to no time with this concise guide.50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and career of Henry Ford. Prior to the early 20th century, a car was a luxury that only a privileged few could afford, but this all changed thanks to Ford. His moving assembly line drastically reduced the cost of vehicles such as the Ford Model T, and he raised wages so that workers could buy the cars they built. His innovations changed the face of industry, and paved the way for mass production and consumption.In just 50 minutes you will:• Learn about Ford's early life and career before founding the Ford Motor Company• Understand the success of his production line and the Ford Model T• Discover the impact of his innovations on American industry and societyABOUT 50MINUTES.COM|History & Culture50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

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  DSM - A History of Psychiatry's...

  Allan V. Horwitz

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  The first comprehensive history of "psychiatry's bible"—the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 
   
   
   
  Over the past seventy years, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, has evolved from a virtually unknown and little-used pamphlet to an imposing and comprehensive compendium of mental disorder. Its nearly 300 conditions have become the touchstones for the diagnoses that patients receive, students are taught, researchers study, insurers reimburse, and drug companies promote. Although the manual is portrayed as an authoritative corpus of psychiatric knowledge, it is a product of intense political conflicts, dissension, and factionalism. The manual results from struggles among psychiatric researchers and clinicians, different mental health professions, and a variety of patient, familial, feminist, gay, and veterans' interest groups. The DSM is fundamentally a social document that both reflects and shapes the professional, economic, and cultural forces associated with its use. 
   
   
   
  In DSM, Allan V. Horwitz examines how the manual, known colloquially as "psychiatry's bible," has been at the center of thinking about mental health in the United States since its original publication in 1952.

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  Lean Leadership and Management -...

  Steve Abrams

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  In "Lean Leadership and Management: Mastering Efficiency Through Visual Management," readers are introduced to a transformative approach that synergizes leadership with proven Lean principles to dramatically enhance organizational efficiency and agility. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the heart of Lean methodology, illuminating how leaders can spearhead a culture of continuous improvement through the strategic use of visual management tools. 
  This book starts with the fundamentals, exploring the origins and core principles of Lean management, and progressively builds to more complex concepts, illustrating how these can be seamlessly integrated into daily business operations. It emphasizes the crucial role of leadership in effecting sustainable change, shifting from traditional command-and-control paradigms to more inclusive and empowering Lean leadership styles. 
  Central to this Lean journey is the concept of visual management—a powerful toolset that enhances transparency and operational clarity. Readers will learn how to implement practical visual techniques such as the 5S system, Kanban, and value stream mapping, transforming their work environments into models of efficiency and responsiveness. Each chapter not only explains the theoretical aspects but also includes real-world case studies and success stories, offering a practical blueprint for implementation. 
  "Lean Leadership and Management" is an indispensable resource for executives, managers, and leaders at all levels aspiring to refine their operational practices and cultivate a forward-thinking workplace culture. Whether in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, or any other sector, this book provides the strategies needed to achieve peak performance and sustainability through Lean principles and visual management. Embrace the journey towards mastery of efficiency and discover how visual cues can revolutionize your approach to leadership and management. 
   

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  Austerlitz - Napoleon and The...

  Ian Castle

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  In this authoritative and beautifully illustrated new account of Napoleon's greatest victory and the campaign that preceded it, Ian Castle sheds new light on the actions of the commanders and questions the assumptions—and explores the myths—that have shaped our understanding of the event ever since. His account follows every twist and turn of a war that was fought out across central Europe two centuries ago. In particular he reconstructs the course of the action in every sector of the Austerlitz battlefield, using French, Austrian and Russian records, and re-evaluates the place of the battle in the history and mythology of the Napoleonic era.

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  Uneven Ground - Appalachia Since...

  Ronald D. Eller

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  This award-winning history examines the politics of progress in America through a close look at industrial development in Appalachia since WWII. 
   
  Appalachia has played a complex role in the unfolding of American history. Early-twentieth-century critics of modernity saw the region as a remnant of frontier life that should be preserved and protected. However, supporters of material production and technology decried what they saw as a the isolation and backwardness of the region and sought to “uplift” its people through education and industrialization. 
   
  In Uneven Ground, Ronald D. Eller examines the politics of development in Appalachia while exploring the idea of progress as it has evolved in America. “Passionate, clear, concise, and at times profound,” this volume demonstrates that Appalachia's struggle to overcome poverty, to live in harmony with the land, and to respect the value of community is a truly American story (Chad Berry, author of Southern Migrants, Northern Exiles). 
   
  Winner of the Appalachian Studies Association’s Weatherford Award 
   
  and the Southern Political Science Association’s V.O. Key Award

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