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"Femmes de Sciences Oubliées" est un voyage captivant à travers les annales de l'histoire scientifique, révélant les récits longtemps négligés de femmes qui ont contribué de manière significative à l'avancement de la connaissance. Dans ce livre, nous rencontrons une galerie de figures fascinantes qui ont repoussé les frontières du savoir malgré les obstacles culturels, sociaux et institutionnels.
Cet ouvrage, qui se propose de rétablir...
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In Wild Chorus, award-winning author Brenda Peterson draws on her lifelong relationship with animals to explore the wisdom we humans can glean from them. Looking beyond the companionship we enjoy with domesticated animals, Peterson explores how wild animals can become our guides and fellow travelers, helping us navigate the stresses of daily life and a rapidly changing planet.
From beluga whales to wolves, raccoons to bears, elk to herons, the stories...
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Summary of Stephen Hawking's Brief Answers to the Big Questions presents the thoughts of theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking on 10 major scientific and philosophical debates, including whether a deity exists, whether intelligent life exists in space, and whether humans should seek out a new home outside of Earth. Hawking, who spent his life studying how black holes could help scientists better understand the universe's beginnings,...
64) Killer Tech
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In Killer Tech and the Drive to Save Humanity, Mark Stross presents a gripping exploration of our entanglement with technology in a world where digital platforms increasingly dictate our lives. With thought-provoking insights and real-life anecdotes, Mark unveils the hidden costs of our digital addiction and challenges readers to reconsider their relationship with technology.
The message is clear: "If you're not paying for the product, you are the...
65) Numbercrunch
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'Lucid and entertaining. With barely an equation in sight, Numbercrunch makes a passionate case for how just a little bit more numeracy could help us all'
- Tom Whipple, The Times
'The perfect introduction to the power of mathematics - fluent, friendly and practical'
- Tim Harford, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add Up
In our hyper-modern world, we are bombarded with more facts, stats and information than ever before. So, what can...
66) Water Survival Guide: Mastering the Art of Finding, Collecting, Treating, Storing, and Thriving Off
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"Water Survival Guide: Mastering the Essence of Life" - Unleash Your Water Wisdom in the Wilderness and Beyond
Are you ready to conquer one of nature's most vital resources? "Water Survival Guide" isn't just an audiobook; it's your essential toolkit in a world where water is both a lifeline and a challenge. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a survivalist, or someone seeking independence from the grid, this guide transforms the way you interact...
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Tired of being spied on? This book is your golden ticket to Ultimate Privacy, Security and Hacker-Proof Phones, PCs and Secure Laptops. Even on iPhone, the NSA won't know who you are.
You need help to protect yourself from Big Data, Big Government and Big Brother. You need one book to keep your assets, data and records SECURE. Total mobile security. This is that book. I will teach you online privacy on the internet and elsewhere; master the art of...
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Pflanzen bilden die Grundlagen für fast alle Lebensprozesse auf der Erde und natürlich auch für die Menschen. Sie sind uns selbstverständlich geworden, doch es scheint, dass wir den Bezug zu ihnen verloren haben. Oder doch nicht? Immerhin liefern uns Pflanzen Nahrungsmittel, Heilmittel, Energie, Rohstoffe für Kleidung und vieles mehr. Grund genug, höchste Wertschätzung zu zeigen und sich den Pflanzen wieder anzunähern.
Burkhard Bohne möchte...
69) How NOT to Lead
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Step Aside, Mediocre Leaders: Learn What NOT To Do!
Ditch the fluff and sugarcoating and learn how to lead the way your people deserve. In How NOT To Lead, Dr. Chase Cunningham, a seasoned cybersecurity heavyweight and Retired Navy Chief, doesn't give you a textbook guide on leadership—he delivers a no-holds-barred, gloves-off masterclass on the lethal mistakes that'll tank your leadership game and ultimately sink your reputation and even your...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most exciting and rapidly growing fields in technology, with applications ranging from self-driving cars to virtual personal assistants. However, for those who are new to the subject, the vast amount of information can be overwhelming. This book is designed to provide an accessible introduction to AI for beginners, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language.
In this book, you...
71) Runde 40 Wochen: Die menschliche Schwangerschaft und 81 andere Möglichkeiten, ein Baby zu bekommen
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40 Wochen dauert es, bis ein menschliches Baby im Bauch der Mutter heranwächst. Anna Blix schaut sich diese Zeitspanne der menschlichen Schwangerschaft an und stellt parallel dazu in jeder dieser Wochen andere Lebewesen vor, die gerade ihre Nachkommen zur Welt bringen. So hat das Bakterium E. coli sich innerhalb von 20 Minuten verdoppelt. Das Graue Riesenkänguru ist nur fünf Wochen schwanger, dann kommt das Baby in der Größe einer Bohne auf die...
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Are you concerned about the ever-growing and evolving threats to your digital world? Do the complexities of cybersecurity leave you wondering about the vulnerability of your personal and professional data? How can you safeguard yourself against the invisible dangers lurking in the digital realm?
Meet the Author: The Cyber Sentinel
The author, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a background in defending digital frontiers, intimately understands online...
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Künstliche Intelligenz: Expertenwissen gegen Hysterie
Der renommierte Gehirnforscher, Psychiater und Bestseller-Autor Manfred Spitzer ist ein ausgewiesener Experte für neuronale Netze, auf denen KI aufbaut. Sein topaktuelles Hörbuch über künstliche Intelligenz informiert, klärt auf - und macht klar, dass niemand vorhersehen kann, ob mit KI Rettung oder Untergang auf die Menschheit zukommt.
"Wir brauchen nicht darüber nachzudenken, ob eine...
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Buy now to get the main key ideas from Nicholas Kardaras's Glow Kids
A pandemic is overtaking kids today - but it's not Covid. It's the glowing screens they carry everywhere. In Glow Kids (2016), addiction expert Nicholas Kardaras explores how technology, especially interactive media such as video games, affects human development. Glowing screens can change the structure and composition of the brain by offering high amounts of satisfaction for long...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Eric Berger's Liftoff.
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1) Despite being one of PayPal's original founders, a disagreement with its board members led Elon Musk to leave the company. As a result, he began his search for what his next startup company would be after PayPal.
2) The fact that NASA had no plans for going to Mars compelled Musk to fill this gap in the aerospace world. He believed that for humanity to have a long-term...
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Buy now to get the key takeaways from Bill Gates's How to Avoid a Climate Disaster.
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1) When it comes to global warming and climate change, there are two key numbers to keep in mind: fifty-one billion, and zero.
2) Fifty-one billion tons is the amount of greenhouse gases that are being pumped into our atmosphere every single year, on average. To avoid a devastating climate disaster, we need to get to zero greenhouse gases released....
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A Journey Into the Abyss: Exploring Earth's Deepest Ocean Trench
Introducing "Exploring the Mariana Trench: A Deep-Sea Adventure." Dive into the heart of the ocean, where the pressure is immense and the darkness is all-encompassing:
Oceanic Odyssey: Journey through the depths of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the world's oceans, where few have dared to venture.
Mysterious Marine Life: Encounter the bizarre and unknown creatures...
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Summary of Hope Jahren's Lab Girl, Hope Jahren describes the life she's lived and the knowledge she's learned as a scientist trying to find her way in the world. Focusing mostly on a period of professional development that stretches from 1997 to 2008, the bulk of the narrative follows Jahren from her first appointment as a professor in Atlanta to her current job at the University of Hawaii…
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Summary of Richard Rhodes's The Making of the Atomic Bomb narrates the years preceding the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. It focuses on how a group of international physicists uncovered nature's potential for destruction through advances in nuclear physics and quantum theory. They harnessed the power of physics to develop the first atomic bombs...
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The Eye of the Storm: Surviving and Thriving When Disaster Strikes
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️ Unraveling Nature's Fury: Delve into the science behind earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and more. Explore the causes and mechanisms that trigger these devastating events, gaining insight into their awe-inspiring power.
Preparedness Strategies: Arm yourself with practical knowledge on how to prepare for natural disasters. Learn essential survival skills,...
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