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You Bet Your Life

From Blood Transfusions to Mass Vaccination, the Long and Risky History of Medical Innovation

door Paul A Offit, MD ...

**From one of America’s top physicians, a “riveting,” “fascinating,” and “timely” (Nature) history of risk in medicine **Every medical decision—whether to have chemotherapy, an X-ray, or surgery—is a risk, no matter which way you choose. In You Bet Your Life, physician Paul A. Offit argues that, from the first blood transfusions four hundred years ago to the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine, risk has ... Meer lezen

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**From one of America’s top physicians, a “riveting,” “fascinating,” and “timely” (Nature) history of risk in medicine **Every medical decision—whether to have chemotherapy, an X-ray, or surgery—is a risk, no matter which way you choose. In You Bet Your Life, physician Paul A. Offit argues that, from the first blood transfusions four hundred years ago to the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine, risk has
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Birds, Sex and Beauty

The Extraordinary Implications of Charles Darwin's Strangest Idea

door Matt Ridley ...

"[An] intriguing philosophical journey into a critical issue within evolutionary theory that for too long has remained unresolved." —Wall Street JournalMatt Ridley is one of our finest science writers. This book is a treat for bird lovers and evolutionary biologists alike.” —Richard Dawkins, author of The Genetic Book of The Dead and The God DelusionThe New York Times bestselling ... ... Meer lezen

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A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it)

door Sarah Alam Malik ...

We have always looked up at the sky and wondered.The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the ... Meer lezen

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Life's Edge

The Search for What It Means to Be Alive

door Carl Zimmer ...

**FINALIST FOR THE PEN/E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD***A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2021***A SCIENCE NEWS FAVORITE BOOK OF 2021***A SMITHSONIAN TOP TEN SCIENCE BOOK OF 2021“Stories that both dazzle and edify… This book is not just about life, but about discovery itself.” —Siddhartha Mukherjee, New York Times Book Review**We all assume we know what life is, but the more scientists ... Meer lezen

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Heart Rate Variability

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door Sylvain Laborde, Marco Altini, Emma Mosley, Dan Plews ...

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Cosmos

door Carl Sagan ...

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Storm in a Teacup

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'A quite delightful book on the joys, and universality, of physics. Czerski's enthusiasm is infectious because she brings our humdrum everyday world to life, showing us that it is just as fascinating as anything that can be seen by the Hubble Telescope or created at the Large Hadron Collider.' - Jim Al-KhaliliOur world is full of patterns. If you pour milk into your tea and give it a stir, you'll
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The First Three Minutes

A Modern View of the Origin of the Universe

door Steven Weinberg ...

A Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened at the very beginning of the universe, and how we know**“Science writing at its best.” ―**New York Review of BooksOur universe has been growing for nearly fourteen billion years. But almost everything about it can be traced back to what happened in just the first three minutes of its existence.In this book, Nobel laureate Steven Weinberg ... Meer lezen

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Optimal Design of Experiments

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door Peter Goos, Bradley Jones ...

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The Ghost Map

A Street, an Epidemic and the Hidden Power of Urban Networks.

door Steven Johnson ...

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The Traveller

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door Andrea Wulf ...

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door Duncan Pritchard, Mark Harris ...

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The Hidden Seasons

The ultimate guide to reading the clues and signs of nature's calendar all year round: perfect summer reading for nature lovers

door Tristan Gooley ...

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Darwin à la plage - Nouvelle édition

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door Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu ...

Pourquoi et comment la théorie de l’évolution de Charles Darwin a-t-elle bouleversé notre vision du monde ?Lorsqu’il publie De l'origine des espèces en 1859, Charles Darwin bouscule les croyances et provoque des débats passionnés dans la société toute entière. Aujourd'hui, tout en faisant partie des piliers de la connaissance, la théorie de l’évolution continue de déranger car elle brise l’idée d ... Meer lezen

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The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

How to Think About Artificial Intelligence Before It's Too Late

door Cory Doctorow ...

As we enter the age of AI, we are in danger of being reduced to what Cory Doctorow dubs the 'reverse centaur'. With that term he conjures a human being conscripted as the assistant to a dominant machine. It could be a driver made to deliver nonstop, all day long; a warehouse worker packing shelves without bathroom or food breaks; or a programmer reviewing impossible amounts of AI-produced code.Don ... Meer lezen

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As we enter the age of AI, we are in danger of being reduced to what Cory Doctorow dubs the 'reverse centaur'. With that term he conjures a human being conscripted as the assistant to a dominant machine. It could be a driver made to deliver nonstop, all day long; a warehouse worker packing shelves without bathroom or food breaks; or a programmer reviewing impossible amounts of AI-produced code.Don
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Charmer en société

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door MuMooh Douze ...

Avez-vous déjà entendu l'expression "Ce qui compte ce n'est pas qui vous êtes mais qui vous connaissez"? Il s'agit du concept général selon lequel le succès en affaires et dans la vie dépend des personnes de votre entourage. Si vous avez les bonnes relations, cela vous ouvrira les portes et les meilleures opportunités. Dans le domaine des affaires ou du travail, si vous rencontrez quelqu'un qui ... Meer lezen

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Avez-vous déjà entendu l'expression "Ce qui compte ce n'est pas qui vous êtes mais qui vous connaissez"? Il s'agit du concept général selon lequel le succès en affaires et dans la vie dépend des personnes de votre entourage. Si vous avez les bonnes relations, cela vous ouvrira les portes et les meilleures opportunités. Dans le domaine des affaires ou du travail, si vous rencontrez quelqu'un qui
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Connected

The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives

door Nicholas Christakis, James Fowler ...

Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics, genetics, psychology and sociology, ‘Connected’ is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how social networks operate.Think it’s all about who you know? It is. But not the way you think.Turns out your colleague’s husband’s sister can make you fat, even if you don’t know her. And a happy friend is more relevant to your happiness than a bigger ... Meer lezen

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Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics, genetics, psychology and sociology, ‘Connected’ is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how social networks operate.Think it’s all about who you know? It is. But not the way you think.Turns out your colleague’s husband’s sister can make you fat, even if you don’t know her. And a happy friend is more relevant to your happiness than a bigger
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Facebook

The Inside Story

door Steven Levy ...

'A penetrating account of the momentous consequences of a reckless young company with the power to change the world' Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store and The UpstartsHow much power and influence does Facebook have over our lives?How has it changed how we interact with one another?And what is next for the company - and us?As the biggest social media network in the world, there's no ... Meer lezen

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'A penetrating account of the momentous consequences of a reckless young company with the power to change the world' Brad Stone, author of The Everything Store and The UpstartsHow much power and influence does Facebook have over our lives?How has it changed how we interact with one another?And what is next for the company - and us?As the biggest social media network in the world, there's no
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Everything Is Tuberculosis

The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

door John Green ...

Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it.In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and ... Meer lezen

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Tuberculosis has been entwined with humanity for millennia. Once romanticized as a malady of poets, today tuberculosis is seen as a disease of poverty that walks the trails of injustice and inequity we blazed for it.In 2019, author John Green met Henry Reider, a young tuberculosis patient at Lakka Government Hospital in Sierra Leone. John became fast friends with Henry, a boy with spindly legs and
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Pensées de Blaise Pascal

L'Esprit Universel

door Blaise Pascal ...

Edition Complète de " Pensées de Blaise Pascal ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée. Les Pensées sont une oeuvre posthume de Blaise Pascal, issue de plusieurs papiers retrouvés et rassemblés après sa mort. Le thème principal de cette oeuvre est une apologétique c'est-à-dire la défense de la religion chrétienne contre les ... Meer lezen

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Edition Complète de " Pensées de Blaise Pascal ", entièrement relu, revu et corrigé avec mise en page étudiée et table des Matières pour navigation aisée. Les Pensées sont une oeuvre posthume de Blaise Pascal, issue de plusieurs papiers retrouvés et rassemblés après sa mort. Le thème principal de cette oeuvre est une apologétique c'est-à-dire la défense de la religion chrétienne contre les
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Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties

door Charles Darwin ...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work 'On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties' is a foundational text in the field of evolutionary biology. This literary masterpiece not only presents Darwin's theory of natural selection, but also provides a detailed account of the evidence supporting his revolutionary ideas. Darwin's writing style is clear and concise, making ... Meer lezen

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Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work 'On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties' is a foundational text in the field of evolutionary biology. This literary masterpiece not only presents Darwin's theory of natural selection, but also provides a detailed account of the evidence supporting his revolutionary ideas. Darwin's writing style is clear and concise, making
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Worldviews

An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science

door Richard DeWitt ...

Winner of the 2018 Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title!PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS"This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of worldviews and their elements…. In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended."Scientific and Medical Network"Unlike ... Meer lezen

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Winner of the 2018 Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Title!PRAISE FOR PREVIOUS EDITIONS"This is a brilliantly clear introduction (and indeed reframing) of the history and philosophy of science in terms of worldviews and their elements…. In addition, the book is incredibly well-informed from both a scientific and philosophical angle. Highly recommended."Scientific and Medical Network"Unlike
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Critical Rationalism

A Restatement and Defence

door David Miller ...

David Miller elegantly and provocatively reformulates critical rationalism-the revolutionary approach to epistemology advocated by Karl Popper-by answering its most important critics. He argues for an approach to rationality freed from the debilitating authoritarian dependence on reasons and justification."Miller presents a particularly useful and stimulating account of critical rationalism. His ... Meer lezen

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David Miller elegantly and provocatively reformulates critical rationalism-the revolutionary approach to epistemology advocated by Karl Popper-by answering its most important critics. He argues for an approach to rationality freed from the debilitating authoritarian dependence on reasons and justification."Miller presents a particularly useful and stimulating account of critical rationalism. His
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A Minimal Metaphysics for Scientific Practice

door Andreas Hüttemann ...

What are the metaphysical commitments which best 'make sense' of our scientific practice (rather than our scientific theories)? In this book, Andreas Hüttemann provides a minimal metaphysics for scientific practice, i.e. a metaphysics that refrains from postulating any structure that is explanatorily irrelevant. Hüttemann closely analyses paradigmatic aspects of scientific practice, such as ... Meer lezen

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What are the metaphysical commitments which best 'make sense' of our scientific practice (rather than our scientific theories)? In this book, Andreas Hüttemann provides a minimal metaphysics for scientific practice, i.e. a metaphysics that refrains from postulating any structure that is explanatorily irrelevant. Hüttemann closely analyses paradigmatic aspects of scientific practice, such as
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You Bet Your Life

Birds, Sex and Beauty

A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it)

Life's Edge

Heart Rate Variability

Cosmos

Storm in a Teacup

The First Three Minutes

Optimal Design of Experiments

The Ghost Map

The Traveller

Philosophy, Science and Religion for Everyone

The Hidden Seasons

Darwin à la plage - Nouvelle édition

The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI

Charmer en société

Connected

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Everything Is Tuberculosis

Pensées de Blaise Pascal

Charles Darwin: On the Origin of Species & On the Tendency of Species to Form Varieties

Worldviews

Critical Rationalism

A Minimal Metaphysics for Scientific Practice