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'Groundbreaking' OBSERVER 'Blows assumptions about abusive
relationships out of the water' CAITLIN MORAN 'Offers a strategy
for intervention that would save lives' INDEPENDENT Every four days
in the UK, a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner - and in
the past year, domestic abuse has become an epidemic. For thirty
years, Jane Monckton Smith has been fighting to change this. A
former police officer and internationally renowned professor of
public protection, she has developed her ground-breaking research
into an eight-stage homicide timeline, laying out identifiable
stages in which coercive relationships can escalate to violence and
murder. Drawing on disciplines including psychology, sociology and
law, Monckton Smith talks to victims, their families and killers to
piece together the hows and whys of abuse - while shining a
searching light onto the society and media that allow it to thrive.
An urgent investigation into the brave new world of the microbiome
and how it shapes our lives and health. The microbiome is the
missing link in modern medicine: a vast genetic universe of
bacteria, yeasts, viruses and parasites that live inside us,
influencing every aspect of our health, even the way we think and
feel. In this mindblowing book, scientist and surgeon James Kinross
explains how the organisms that live within us have helped us
evolve, shaped our biology and defined the success of our species.
But just as we have discovered this delicate and complex ecosystem
within us, it is being irrevocably destroyed through the
globalisation of our diets and lifestyles, our addiction to
antibiotics, and the destruction of our environment. With dazzling
science and fascinating stories spanning from the dawn of humankind
to the current race to develop personalised healthcare, and
practical advice on how to nurture your microbiome through your
diet and lifestyle, this pioneering book will change the way you
think about human health forever.
Key Features: • Discusses the clinical and applied aspects of
forensic medicine through illustrative case scenarios and reports.
• Addresses the needs of clinicians and forensic medicine
specialists in writing medico-legal reports for specific cases. •
Provides evidence-based solutions to medicolegal and ethical
dilemma faced during routine practice.
THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - OVER A MILLION COPIES
SOLD WORLDWIDE SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 'Who
would have thought something as simple as changing the way we
breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to
allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling
revelations' Dr Rangan Chatterjee There is nothing more essential
to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it
out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost
the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In
Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the
hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out
what went wrong and how to fix it. Modern research is showing us
that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale
can: - jump-start athletic performance - rejuvenate internal organs
- halt snoring, allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease, and even
straighten scoliotic spines None of this should be possible, and
yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and
cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry and
human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we
thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its
head. You will never breathe the same again.
What are genes? What do genes do? These questions are not simple
and straightforward to answer; at the same time, simplistic answers
are quite prevalent and are taken for granted. This book aims to
explain the origin of the gene concept, its various meanings both
within and outside science, as well as to debunk the intuitive view
of the existence of 'genes for' characteristics and disease.
Drawing on contemporary research in genetics and genomics, as well
as on ideas from history of science, philosophy of science,
psychology and science education, it explains what genes are and
what they can and cannot do. By presenting complex concepts and
research in a comprehensible and rigorous manner, it examines the
potential impact of research in genetics and genomics and how
important genes actually are for our lives. Understanding Genes is
an accessible and engaging introduction to genes for any interested
reader.
Historians of eighteenth-century thought have implied a clear
distinction between mystical or occult writing, often termed
'illuminist', and better-known forms of Enlightenment thinking and
culture. But where are the boundaries of 'enlightened' human
understanding? This is the question posed by contributors to this
volume, who put forward a completely new way of configuring these
seemingly antithetical currents of thought, and identify a grey
area that binds the two, a 'Super-Enlightenment'. Through articles
exploring the social, religious, artistic, political and scientific
dimensions of the Super-Enlightenment, contributors demonstrate the
co-existence of apparent opposites: the enlightened and the
esoteric, empiricism and imagination, history and myth, the
secretive and the public, mysticism and science. The Enlightenment
can no longer be seen as a sturdy, homogeneous movement defined by
certain core beliefs, but one which oscillates between opposing
poles in its social practices, historiography and even its
epistemology: between daring to know, and daring to know too much.
Discover the world of science as never before in this richly
illustrated guide bringing key milestones and events to life in
visual timelines. Offering a uniquely accessible and visual
approach, this visual science book shows as never before where
scientific ideas came from and how they have shaped all of our
lives. The history of humankind has been driven by scientific
discovery. From our distant ancestors learning to use tools and
fire for the first time, to the modern breakthroughs that have
shaped the world we live in today, science has defined the story of
humans for thousands of years. Using beautiful illustrations and
clear, easy-to-read text, Timelines of Science explains the history
of science as it unfolded across the globe, and delves into the
story of scientific ideas, practice, and progress one step at a
time. This visual science book features: - Beautifully illustrated
timelines showing events, discoveries, and breakthroughs in the
order they happened. - Expanded entries dig deeper into crucial
events and topics. - Double page features and panels provide visual
explanations of the modern-day understanding of science topics. -
Mini-profiles highlight key scientists and other figures of
interest. This visually engaging guide to the history of science
brings the subject to life through historic paintings, photographs,
drawings, maps, and more! With the easy-to-follow timeline format,
it's easy to grasp different scientific discoveries and
breakthroughs throughout history. Plus you can see the bigger
picture with a truly global coverage - including the work of
scientists from the Arab world, China, Europe, and North America.
THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO THE NEW SCIENCE OF PSYCHEDELICS.
Psychedelics are big news. From micro-dosing to mushroom clinics to
celebrity-endorsed ayahuasca retreats in Peru, they are moving ever
more into mainstream consciousness. But psychedelics are also set
to change the face of medicine, our treatment for mental health
conditions like depression, and our understanding of the human
brain. Rooted in his team's world-leading research in the brain
imaging of psychedelics, as well as years of hands-on experience
treating patients, in Psychedelics Professor David Nutt will
correct myths and misconceptions, equip us with the information to
make informed decisions, and answer all your questions about this
medical revolution.
Respaldad por una larga y fructifera labor en el ministerio, el
reverend Melvin L. Hodges aporto a este libro sus vastos
conocimientos en lo que respecta al metodo biblico de propagacion,
gobierno y sosten de la iglesia. Las ideas presentadas en esta obra
son fundamentales, practicas y probadas en el terreno de la
experiencia. Con sencillez y claridad, desarrolla temas como; La
iglesia nacional Sosten financiero de la iglesia El dinamismo de la
iglesia neotestamentaria I Will Build My Church Supported by a
large fruit-bearing ministry, the Rev. Melvin L. Hodges contributed
to this book by sharing his broad knowledge regarding methods of
biblical propagation, government and support of the church.
How will protecting our digital infrastructure shape our future?
Cybersecurity is one of the key practical and political challenges
of our time. It is at the heart of how modern societies survive and
thrive, yet public understanding is still rudimentary: media
portrayals of hoodie-wearing hackers accessing the Pentagon don't
convey its complexity or significance to contemporary life. This
book addresses this gap, showing that the political dimension is as
important as the technological one. It accessibly explains the
complexities of global information systems, the challenges of
providing security to users, societies, states and the
international system, and the multitude of competing players and
ambitions in this arena. Making the case for understanding it not
only as a technical project, but as a crucial political one that
links competing visions of what cybersecurity is for, it tackles
the ultimate question: how can we do it better?
The emergence of platforms is a novel phenomenon impacting most
industries, from products to services. Industry platforms such as
Microsoft Windows or Google, embedded within industrial ecosystems,
have redesigned our industrial landscapes, upset the balance of
power between firms, fostered innovation and raised new questions
on competition and innovation. Annabelle Gawer presents
cutting-edge contributions from 24 top international scholars from
19 universities across Europe, the USA and Asia, from the
disciplines of strategy, economics, innovation, organization
studies and knowledge management. The novel insights assembled in
this volume constitute a fundamental step towards an empirically
based, nuanced understanding of the nature of platforms and the
implications they hold for the evolution of industrial innovation.
The book provides an overview of platforms and discusses
governance, management, design and knowledge issues. With a
multidisciplinary approach, this book will strongly appeal to
academics and advanced students in management, innovation,
strategy, economics and design. It will also prove an enlightening
read for business managers in IT industries.
**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** Why do human beings behave as they
do? 'Awe-inspiring... You will learn more about human nature than
in any other book I can think of' Henry Marsh, bestselling author
of And Finally. We are capable of savage acts of violence but also
spectacular feats of kindness: is one side of our nature destined
to win out over the other? Every act of human behaviour has
multiple layers of causation, spiralling back seconds, minutes,
hours, days, months, years, even centuries, right back to the dawn
of time and the origins of our species. In the epic sweep of
history, how does our biology affect the arc of war and peace,
justice and persecution? How have our brains evolved alongside our
cultures? This is the exhilarating story of human morality and the
science underpinning the biggest question of all: what makes us
human? 'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' Oliver Sacks
This comprehensive handbook explores the interactions between the
practice, policy, and theory of innovation. The goal is twofold: to
increase insight into this dynamic process, searching for options
to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of both policy and
innovative practice, and to identify conceptual or empirical
lacunae and questions that can guide future research. The handbook
is a joint project from 24 prominent scholars in the field, and
although each chapter reveals the insights of its respective
authors, two overarching theoretical perspectives provide unique
coherence and consistency throughout. This original reference work
will not only provide valuable insights for scholars and students
on innovation studies, but also to policymakers and practitioners.
Contributors: A. Bergek, K. Blind, P. Boekholt, B. Carlsson, C.
Chaminade, S.E. Cozzens, B. Dankbaar, P. den Hertog, J. Edler, C.
Edquist, L. Elg, S.J.H. Graham, D.H. Guston, M. Hekkert, S.
Jacobsson, S. Kuhlmann, B.R. Martin, J. Molas-Gallart, D. Sarewitz,
P. Shapira, K. Smith, R. Smits, M. Teubal, R. van Merkerk, G.
Vissers
Help your kids explore the wonders of science with over 100 easy
and accessible experiments Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100
Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less, 2nd Edition makes
learning science with your children fun and practical. Using
ingredients and components found mostly in your home or classroom,
Science in Seconds for Kids instructs caregivers and educators on
how to create dazzling and enlightening experiments from scratch.
This book utilizes bright and colorful illustrations and diagrams
throughout, making the simple experiments even more accessible.
Guide your kids through experiments including: Making rainbows on
the floor Popping balloons with light Bending water from a faucet
Making lightning in a room Keeping paper dry underwater The
experiments will fascinate youngsters of all ages and encourage a
love of science and learning that could last a lifetime. Science in
Seconds for Kids is perfect for elementary, traditional, and
homeschool educators, as well as parents, grandparents, and other
caregivers.
This major textbook provides a comprehensive yet accessible
introduction to the economics of innovation, written for students
with some basic knowledge of economics. G.M. Peter Swann contends
that innovation is one of the most important economic and business
phenomena of our time and a topic of great practical and policy
interest, with widespread implications for our economy and society.
This book engages with the reader to explore some of the key
economic issues concerning innovation. Bridging a gap in the
literature, this timely textbook addresses critical questions such
as: How should different aspects of innovation be described and
classified? What are the incentives to innovate? How should firms
organize themselves to promote innovation? What are the effects of
innovation on the economy? Do governments have a role in supporting
and guiding innovation? Introducing the student to a broad range of
issues surrounding the economics of innovation, this text will
prove invaluable to students on a variety of courses including
economics, business and management, innovation, and science and
technology studies.
'In a time when too many minds seem closed, this is a masterful
analysis of what it takes to open them' Adam Grant, author of the
bestselling Think Again 'Optimistic, illuminating and even
inspiring' Guardian As the world is increasingly polarised, it
feels impossible to change the mind of someone with a conflicting
view. But this book shows that you could be one conversation away
from changing someone's mind about something, maybe a lot of
things. Self-delusion expert and psychology nerd David McRaney sets
out to discover not just what it takes to influence others, but why
we believe in the first place. Along the way he meets a former
Westboro Baptist Church member who was deradicalised on Twitter,
goes deep canvassing to see how quickly people will surrender their
character-defining views, finds a 9/11 Truther who turns his back
on it all, and reveals how, within a few years, half a country can
go from opposing the 'gay agenda' to happily attending same-sex
weddings. Distilling the latest research in psychology and
neuroscience, How Minds Change reveals how beliefs take hold, not
over hundreds of years, but in less than a generation, in less than
a decade, and sometimes in an instant.
Can the existence of God by proven by science? The answer will
still surprise you. Since the advent of science in the 16th
century, it has navigated mankind in the direction of mechanistic
materialism, and as a consequence to atheism. Since the beginning
of the 20th century this direction has changed. Relativity and
quantum physics, in conjunction with Big Bang cosmology, laid the
foundation for a revolution in physics, in what became labelled as
the "New Physics". Subsequently during the 1970's it was discovered
that the universe, at every level and from its first billionth of a
second at the time of its creation, was mysteriously fine-tuned.
This fine-tuning comprises the inexplicable and delicate balance of
the four fundamental forces that rule the universe: gravity,
electromagnetism, and the strong and the weak nuclear forces. This
discovery implies that even the most basic building blocks of
matter, such as atoms and its sub-atomic particles, can only exist
by the grace of an inexplicable, complex and delicate balance
between these forces. The chance that this fine-tuning could have
emerged spontaneously and fortuitously, is not only improbable, but
utterly impossible. Intelligence or Chaos elucidates that the
complexity and fine-tuning of the universe can only be explained by
the presence of an all-pervasive intelligence, the source and
reservoir of the Information that actually guides and controls the
universe. For the first time in history such a conclusion is
confirmed by indubitable scientific evidence. The existence of an
all-pervading intelligence, as expressed in the principle of
fine-tuning, is also at the core of the ancient Vedanta philosophy
of India. The author explores how Vedanta disentangles some of the
paradoxes encountered in quantum physics and major cosmological
questions such as the Big Bang and its origin. Using the latest
empirical and scientific evidence Intelligence or Chaos clearly
shows that the universe is ruled by intelligence and information,
and not by chance and chaos.
The Encyclopaedia britannica is a familiar cultural icon, but what
do we know about the early editions that helped shape it into the
longest continuously published encyclopedia still in existence?
This first examination of the three eighteenth-century editions
traces the Britannica's extraordinary development into a best
seller and an exceptional book of knowledge, especially in
biography and in the natural sciences. The combined expertise of
the contributors to this volume allows an extensive exploration of
each edition, covering its publication history and evolving
editorial practices, its commentary on subjects that came in and
out of fashion and its contemporary reception. The contributors
also examine the cultural and intellectual milieu in which the
Britannica flourished, discussing its role in the Scottish
Enlightenment and comparing its pressrun, contents, reputation, and
influence with those of the much more reform-minded Encyclopedie.
* THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 'Another masterpiece from one of
my favorite authors . . . If you want a brief but thorough
education in numeric thinking about many of the fundamental forces
that shape human life, this is the book to read. It's a tour de
force' BILL GATES __________ We have never had so much information
at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world
really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental
realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and
food production, through our material world and its globalization,
to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really
Works offers a much-needed reality check - because before we can
tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts. In this
ambitious and thought-provoking book we see, for example, that
globalization isn't inevitable and that our societies have been
steadily increasing their dependence on fossil fuels, making their
complete and rapid elimination unlikely. Drawing on the latest
science and tackling sources of misinformation head on - from Yuval
Noah Harari to Noam Chomsky - ultimately Smil answers the most
profound question of our age: are we irrevocably doomed or is a
brighter utopia ahead? __________ 'Very informative and eye-opening
in many ways' HA-JOON CHANG, author of 23 Things They Don't Tell
You About Capitalism 'If you are anxious about the future, and
infuriated that we aren't doing enough about it, please read this
book' PAUL COLLIER, author of The Future of Capitalism
How was our universe built? What happened at its beginning? And
where do humans fit in? We are a minuscule part of an incredible
continuum: a chain of events spanning 13.8 billion years, with an
infinite future. But what does that future hold? And will we ever
truly understand our cosmic home? The Universe In a Box is Andrew
Pontzen's tribute to simulation - the remarkable fusion of
technology and science that, over the last century, has allowed us
to understand the distant past and far future of the universe. It
challenges everything we think we know about galaxies, black holes
and matter itself. And it reveals the pioneer scientists who
unlocked mysteries of space, from redshift to improbable dark
materials that pass, ghost-like, through solid rock. Illuminating,
provocative and bold, this is the story of the computer codes that
allow us to look up, to learn, and to discover our place in the
cosmos.
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