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  Astrophysics - Understanding the...

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  This manual breaks down the theories and discoveries that have revolutionized our understanding of space, with insights into gravitational waves, quantum mechanics, cosmic inflation, and the Big Bang. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts, this guide combines awe-inspiring visuals with clear explanations of complex concepts, taking you from the microscopic particles that spark creation to the massive supernovae that mark the end of stellar life cycles. 
  With a blend of cutting-edge research and timeless questions, this book invites you to explore the universe’s biggest mysteries and understand our place within it. Perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge of space, this book will inspire a sense of wonder about the forces that govern reality itself.

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  The Ageless Generation - How...

  Alex Zhavoronkov

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  Over the past 20 years, the biomedical research community has been delivering hundreds of breakthroughs expected to extend human lifespan beyond thresholds imaginable today. However, much of this research has not yet been adopted into clinical practice, nor has it been widely publicized. Biomedicine will transform our society forever by allowing people to live longer and to continue working and contributing financially to the economy longer, rather than entering into retirement and draining the economy through pensions and senior healthcare. Old age will become a concept of the past, breakthroughs in regenerative medicine will continue, and an unprecedented boom to the global economy, with an influx of older able-bodied workers and consumers, will be a reality. A leading expert in aging research, author Alex Zhavoronkov provides a helicopter view on the progress science has already made, from repairing tissue damage to growing functional organs from a single cell, and illuminates the possibilities that the scientific and medical community will soon make into realities. The Ageless Generation is an engaging work that causes us to rethink our ideas of age and ability in the modern world.

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  A New Science of Life

  Rupert Sheldrake

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  **The fully revised edition of Rupert Sheldrake's controversial science classic, from the author of the bestselling Dogs That Know When Their Owners are Coming Home, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2021!**
  
  After chemists crystallised a new chemical for the first time, it became easier and easier to crystallise in laboratories all over the world. After rats at Harvard first escaped from a new kind of water maze, successive generations learned quicker and quicker. Then rats in Melbourne, Australia learned yet faster. Rats with no trained ancestors shared in this improvement.
  
  Rupert Sheldrake sees these processes as examples of morphic resonance. Past forms and activities of organisms, he argues, influence organisms in the present through direct connections across time and space.Individual plants and animals both draw upon and contribute to the collective memory of their species.
  
  Sheldrake, now Director of the Perrott-Warwick Project supported by Trinity College, Cambridge, reinterprets the regularities of nature as being more like habits than immutable laws. Described as 'the best candidate for burning there has been for many years' by Nature on first publication, this updated edition will raise hackles and inspire curiosity in equal measure.

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  Shigellosis - Causes Symptoms...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection caused by the Shigella species, which primarily affects the intestines and leads to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The disease spreads easily through direct person-to-person contact, contaminated food and water, or poor hygiene practices. It is a significant public health concern, particularly in developing countries where sanitation infrastructure is inadequate. However, outbreaks also occur in more developed regions, especially in crowded environments such as schools, daycare centers, and nursing homes. Understanding the nature of Shigella, its transmission routes, and its global impact is essential in addressing and preventing the spread of the disease. 
  The Shigella genus consists of four major species: Shigella dysenteriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella boydii, and Shigella sonnei. Each of these species is associated with varying degrees of illness severity, with Shigella dysenteriae being the most severe due to its production of the Shiga toxin. Shigella sonnei is the most common cause of infection in industrialized nations, while Shigella flexneri is more prevalent in developing regions. These bacteria invade the cells lining the intestines, leading to inflammation, ulcers, and severe diarrhea that may contain blood or mucus. Because Shigella is highly resistant to stomach acid, only a small number of bacteria—sometimes fewer than 100—are needed to cause an infection. 
  The primary mode of transmission for Shigella is the fecal-oral route. This means that infection occurs when an individual ingests even a tiny amount of contaminated fecal matter. Poor hand hygiene, inadequate sanitation, and the consumption of contaminated food or water are key contributors to outbreaks.

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  The Hidden Life of Trees

  Peter Wohlleben

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  Sunday Times Bestseller‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles Foster 
  Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) 
  Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? 
  In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in his woodland. 
  A walk in the woods will never be the same again. 
  For those in the UK with a passion for top books on nature, Wohlleben's great work merges the worlds of plants, gardening, and general ecology into an absorbing narrative that underscores the importance of environmental conservation and protection. It is a significant addition to the literary conversation on how we interact with the living world around us. For fans of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree), Tristan Gooley (How to Read a Tree), Merlin Sheldrake (Entangled Life) and Isabella Tree (Wilding) and Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass). 
  As a Sunday Times bestselling book, The Hidden Life of Trees is a testament to Peter Wohlleben's deep understanding of nature, plants, and ecology. His passion for environmental conservation and protection is evident in every page, making this a must-read for anyone interested in these topics. 
  For fans of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree), Robin Wall Kimmerer (Gathering Moss), Tristan Gooley (How To Read Water), Yuval Noah Harari (Sapiens A Graphic History, Volume 3), and Isabella Tree (Wilding).

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  ISO 50001 - A strategic guide to...

  Alan Field

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  Reduce energy costs and combat climate change with ISO 50001
  ISO 50001:2018, the international standard for energy management, provides a framework for organisations – both large and small – to manage and reduce their energy usage and associated costs. Implementing an effective EnMS (energy management system) that complies with ISO 50001 ensures that an organisation can:
  
  - Meet legal and contractual energy compliance requirements;
  - Save money by managing energy more efficiently;
  - Reduce its carbon footprint;
  - Increase energy security; and
  - Demonstrate a commitment to improved energy performance.With energy security concerns rising and climate change an existential threat, consumers are increasingly aware of sustainability issues.
  ISO 50001 – A strategic guide to establishing an energy management system provides a practical but strategic overview for leadership teams of what an EnMS is and how implementing one can bring added value to an organisation. It:
  
  - Explains how ISO 50001:2018 (which is based on ISO's Annex SL) differs from the previous version of the Standard;
  - Provides readers with a greater understanding of what energy management is and how taking a risk-based approach can save money and improve brand reputation; and
  - Covers how ISO 50001 can be implemented and how the EnMS can be integrated with other management systems, such as an ISO 14001 EMS (environmental management system).Your strategic guide to energy management and ISO 50001 – buy this book today!

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