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  Machinery of the Mind (An...

  Daniel Kahneman

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  Where we can trust our fast intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking

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  Fringed With Mud & Pearls - An...

  Ian Crofton

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  One of the Daily Telegraph's 20 Books Perfect for Travel
  Scotland has its rugged Hebrides; Ireland its cliff-girt Arans; Wales its Island of Twenty Thousand Saints. And what has England got? The isles of Canvey, Sheppey, Wight and Dogs, Mersea, Brownsea, Foulness and Rat. But there are also wilder, rockier places – Lundy, the Scillies, the Farnes.
  These islands and their inhabitants not only cast varied lights on the mainland, they also possess their own peculiar stories, from the Barbary slavers who once occupied Lundy, to the ex-major who seized a wartime fort in the North Sea and declared himself Prince of Sealand.
  Ian Crofton embarks on a personal odyssey to a number of the islands encircling England, exploring how some were places of refuge or holiness, while others have been turned into personal fiefdoms by their owners, or become locations for prisons, rubbish dumps and military installations. He also describes the varied ways in which England's islands have been formed, and how they are constantly changing, so making a mockery of human claims to sovereignty.

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  Viral Infections - Stealthy...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  In the microscopic realm of human disease, viral pathogens represent some of the most elusive, adaptable, and consequential threats to global health. Operating at the boundary between living and non-living entities, viruses have evolved sophisticated strategies to hijack cellular machinery, evade immune detection, and persist within host populations. This comprehensive exploration delves into three viral infections of profound clinical and social significance—HIV-AIDS, Hepatitis, and Herpes—each representing a distinct paradigm of viral pathogenesis, chronicity, and impact on human health and society. 
  The narrative of viral infections extends far beyond clinical manifestations; it encompasses complex immunological interactions, epidemiological patterns, and profound social dimensions that reshape individual lives and collective health systems. By examining the molecular mechanisms, transmission dynamics, clinical progression, and therapeutic approaches to these viral conditions, this book illuminates how these stealthy pathogens navigate human biology to establish persistent infections with far-reaching consequences. Readers will journey through the intricate biological landscapes where these viruses operate—from the immune devastation of HIV to the liver-centric pathology of hepatitis viruses and the neurotropic persistence of herpes viruses—while also exploring the broader contexts of stigma, public health challenges, and the remarkable scientific advances that have transformed many of these once-devastating diagnoses into manageable chronic conditions. Through evidence-based information, historical context, and forward-looking analysis, we seek to deepen understanding of these complex viral infections that continue to challenge medical science while profoundly affecting millions of lives globally.

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  Data Preprocessing - Enhancing...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing" 
  Data preprocessing lays the foundation for successful data analysis, enabling us to extract valuable insights and make informed decisions. In this comprehensive guide, "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing," you will embark on a journey through the intricacies of data preprocessing and discover the essential techniques that enhance data quality and usability. 
  Written for both beginners and experienced data analysts, this book dives into the crucial steps of data preprocessing, unraveling the challenges and intricacies of working with raw data. You'll learn how to tackle common issues such as missing data, outliers, duplication, and redundancy, ensuring your datasets are cleansed and ready for analysis. 
  "Data Preprocessing: Enhancing Data for Analysis: The Art of Preprocessing" is your essential guide to mastering the art of data preprocessing. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to preprocess data effectively, ensuring your analyses yield accurate and meaningful insights. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that will enhance your data analysis skills and elevate your decision-making capabilities in the data-driven era. 
   

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  The Gathering Wind - Hurricane...

  Gregory A. Freeman

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  In October 2012, a replica of the famous HMS Bounty, an eighteenth-century tall sailing ship, was on a collision course with a storm that would become the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic—a clash that would prove dramatic, tragic, perplexing, and ultimately one of the most unforgettable stories of Superstorm Sandy. 
    
  Crewed by an eclectic team of seafarers, the Bounty was led by Robin Walbridge, their highly respected captain with decades at the helm, whose actions—sometimes questionable—decided the fate of his ship and crew. 
    
  Departing from Connecticut as the storm raced northward from the Caribbean, Walbridge attempted to outmaneuver Sandy, heading the Bounty southeast. As violent gusts tossed the wooden ship, the crew fought to save their beloved Bounty—and finally to save themselves. When waves, wind, and encroaching water finally overtook the ship in an area known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, the crew was suddenly tossed into the churning sea. The Bounty was gone, but their fate was still to be determined. 
    
  The men and women of a Coast Guard station in North Carolina summoned the courage to fly into hundred-mile-per-hour winds while the residents of the Eastern Seaboard were fleeing or bracing for the hurricane's impact. Through hours of white-knuckle flying, with crew members thrown about their aircraft and rescue swimmers jumping into thirty-foot seas, the Coast Guard accomplished one of its most memorable rescues ever. 
    
  Based on interviews with Bounty survivors and unfettered access to Coast Guard rescue team members, The Gathering Wind offers not only the first but the most complete account of this heartbreaking, thrilling, and inspirational story.

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  Fighting to breathe in the...

  PBS NewsHour

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  Delhi now outranks Beijing as the world's most polluted city. Carbon dioxide, ozone and fine carbon particles get trapped over India's capital, mostly due to dirty fuels, causing long-term health consequences such as lung and heart disease. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on some efforts to lessen the environmental toll on residents.

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