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  Radium and the Secret of Life

  Luis A. Campos

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  Before the hydrogen bomb indelibly associated radioactivity with death, many chemists, physicians, botanists, and geneticists believed that radium might hold the secret to life. Physicists and chemists early on described the wondrous new element in lifelike terms such as “decay” and “half-life,” and made frequent references to the “natural selection” and “evolution” of the elements. Meanwhile, biologists of the period used radium in experiments aimed at elucidating some of the most basic phenomena of life, including metabolism and mutation. From the creation of half-living microbes in the test tube to charting the earliest histories of genetic engineering, Radium and the Secret of Life highlights previously unknown interconnections between the history of the early radioactive sciences and the sciences of heredity. Equating the transmutation of radium with the biological transmutation of living species, biologists saw in metabolism and mutation properties that reminded them of the new element. These initially provocative metaphoric links between radium and life proved remarkably productive and ultimately led to key biological insights into the origin of life, the nature of heredity, and the structure of the gene. Radium and the Secret of Life recovers a forgotten history of the connections between radioactivity and the life sciences that existed long before the dawn of molecular biology.

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  The Beauty of the Beastly - New...

  Natalie Angier

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  “An awe-inspiring tour of nature” from a Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer (San Francisco Examiner).    Natalie Angier has taken great pains to learn her science from the molecule up. She knows all that scientists know—and sometimes more—about the power of symmetry in sexual relations, about the brutal courting habits of dolphins, about the grand deceit of orchids, and about the impact of female and male preferences on evolution. The Beauty of the Beastly takes the pulse of everything from the supple structure of DNA to the erotic ways of barn swallows, queen bees, and the endangered, otherworldly primate called the aye-aye.   Few writers have ever covered so many facets of biology so evocatively in one book. Timothy Ferris, author of the acclaimed Coming of Age in the Milky Way, says Angier is “one of the strongest and wittiest science writers in the world today.”   “Like Alan Lightman or Lewis Thomas,” writes Nobel laureate David Baltimore, “she draws from science a meaning that few scientists see, and her writing takes on an unusual dimension of artistry.” And Sherwin Nuland, author of How We Die, believes that “Natalie Angier is in the tradition of the great nature writers.”   “A gold mine.” —The New York Times   “From cockroaches to cheetahs, DNA to elephant dung, Angier gives us intimate and dramatic portraits of nature that readers will find rewarding.” —Publishers Weekly

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  Java - Java Basics for Beginners

  Andy Vickler

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  Simplicity sets this book apart from all the others. This book contains proven strategies to learn Java programming in a short time. The market is replete with Java books, but the problem is that they are written in a complex and difficult to understand manner. In this book, you’ll be able to easily understand each line of code with added explanations and comments for each code. 
  Java is not a scripted language, it’s a compiled language and it can be difficult to learn. You can’t navigate through the codes of Java until you download and install Java Development Kit. You also need to make sure that the best compiler has been downloaded and installed on your computer system. This book will teach you everything you need to know! 
  This book contains step-by-step code samples and explanations so that you can learn the basics. In this book you’ll find details on…Java Installation of Java Development Kit and compilersIntroduction to Java programmingData types in Java Java Strings Java OperatorsJava ArrayListsJava LinkedListsJava HashMapJava ConditionalsJava LoopsJava MethodsJava StreamsJava ClassesJava Inner & Inherited ClassesJava ModifiersJava Object-Oriented ProgrammingJava Date & TimeJava Interfaces 
  Java program is a much needed and profitable skill to have. If you’ve always dreamed of learning Java but didn’t know where to get started, then this is the book for you. Click the Buy Now button to learn the basics of Java programming today!

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  Summary: Endure - How to Work...

  Brooks Bryant

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  DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL BOOK. 
  This is a summary, & it does not accompany the official 
  "Endure" by Cameron Hanes is a compelling account of his journey from an average person to an expert bowhunter and accomplished writer. Fueled by his passion for bowhunting and a belief in his limitless potential, Cameron embarked on a path of self-improvement. He recognized that achieving his goals required not only archery skills but also the stamina and strength gained through rigorous athletic training. For over thirty years, he relentlessly pursued his dream, pushing through challenges with unwavering determination. 
  This book serves as both a memoir and a motivational manifesto, highlighting Cameron's discipline, sacrifice, resilience, and hard work ethic. His story demonstrates that anyone can endure adversity and rise above average, achieving their fullest potential. Through Cameron's inspiring journey, readers are encouraged to believe in themselves and pursue their passions with dedication. "Endure" is a testament to the power of relentless determination and unwavering self-worth, proving that if Cam can do it, so can we all.

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  European Resistance in the...

  Philip Cooke, Ben H. Shepherd

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  Resistance to German-led Axis occupation occurred all the way across the European continent during the Second World War. It took a wide range of forms – non-cooperation and disinformation, sabotage, espionage, armed opposition and full-scale partisan warfare. It is an important element in the experience and the national memory of the peoples who found themselves under Axis government and control. For over thirty years there has been no systematic attempt to give readers a panoramic yet detailed view of the make-up, actions and impact of resistance movements from Scandinavia down to Greece and from France through to Russia. This authoritative and accessible survey, written by a group of the leading experts in the field, provides a reliable, in-depth, up-to-date account of the resistance in each region and country along with an assessment of its effectiveness and of the Axis reaction to it. An extensive introduction by the editors Philip Cooke and Ben H. Shepherd draws the threads of the varied movements and groups together, highlighting the many differences and similarities between them.The book will be a significant contribution to the frequently heated debates about the importance of individual resistance movements. It will be thought-provoking reading for everyone who is interested in or studying occupied Europe during the Second World War.

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  In the Company of Animals -...

  Pam Chamberlain

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  Real-life tales that explore the complexities of human-animal relationships—from domestic pets to farm animals to wildlife. 
   
  In this collection, thirty-seven writers from across Canada tell thought-provoking stories of extraordinary encounters with a variety of animals—from rats and salamanders to wolves and bears. From tributes to a favorite cat or dog to tales of a chance encounter with a moose or a cougar, these stories are sure to entertain and enlighten. The writers are people who spend time in the company of animals—pet owners, farmers, veterinarians, hunters, artists, landowners, game wardens—those who pay close attention to them and their natures, and the lessons they can teach us.

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