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Ben Goldacre's wise and witty bestseller, shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, lifts the lid on quack doctors, flaky statistics, scaremongering journalists and evil pharmaceutical corporations.Since 2003 Dr Ben Goldacre has been exposing dodgy medical data in his popular Guardian column. In this eye-opening book he takes on the MMR hoax and misleading cosmetics ads, acupuncture and homeopathy, vitamins and mankind's vexed relationship with all manner of 'toxins'. Along the way, the self-confessed 'Johnny Ball cum Witchfinder General' performs a successful detox on a Barbie doll, sees his dead cat become a certified nutritionist and probes the supposed medical qualifications of 'Dr' Gillian McKeith.Full spleen and satire, Ben Goldacre takes us on a hilarious, invigorating and ultimately alarming journey through the bad science we are fed daily by hacks and quacks.

A deluxe, high-quality edition of Friedrich Nietzsche's seminal workBeyond Good and Evil is one of the final books by German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. This landmark work continues to be one of the most well-known and influential explorations of moral and ethical philosophy ever conceived. Expanding on the concepts from his previous work Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche adopts a polemic approach to past philosophers who, in his view, lacked critical sense in accepting flawed premises in their consideration of morality. The metaphysics of morality, Nietzsche argues, should not assume that a good man is simply the opposite of an evil man, rather merely different expression of humanity's common basic impulses.Controversial in its time, as well as hotly debated in the present, Nietzsche's work moves beyond conventional ethics to suggest that a universal morality for all human beings in non-existent - perception, reason and experience are not static, but change according to an individual's perspective and interpretation. The work further argues that philosophic traditions such as "truth," "self-consciousness" and "free will" are merely inventions of Western morality and that the "will to power" is the real driving force of all human behaviour. This volume:* Critiques the belief that actions, including domination or injury to the weak, can be universally objectionable* Explores themes of religion and "master and slave" morality* Includes a collection of stunning aphorisms and observations of the human conditionPart of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon,this collectible, hard-back edition of Beyond Good and Evil provides an accessible and insightful Introduction by leading Nietzsche authority Dr Christopher Janaway.This deluxe volume is perfect for anyone with interest in philosophy, psychology, science, history and literature.

This kit enables users to build virtually all simple molecules encountered in organic chemistry.Includes space-filling models that simulate the true shape of saturated compounds Provides open models that form realistic single, double, and triple bonds - even strained rings Allows smooth rotation of the bonds to make conformational analysis easy Includes a Instruction Book - with photos, diagrams, and concise discussions of chemical principlesThe set includes: 28 Hydrogen (white)14 Carbon (black)8 Oxygen (red)4 Nitrogen (blue)8 Chlorine (green)2 Bromine (orange)2 Iodine (purple)40 Single Bond, Space-filling Models (white)40 Single Bond, Open Models (short grey)12 Double and Triple Bonds, Open Models (long grey)

* The story of cosmic evolution, science and civilisation

'Brilliant and timely' - Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand WeeksFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and one of the world's top productivity experts, a groundbreaking philosophy for creating great work at a sustainable pace. Hustle culture. Burnout. Quiet quitting. Today we're either sacrificing ourselves on the altar of success or we're rejecting the idea of ambition entirely. But it doesn't have to be all or nothing. There is a way to create meaningful work as part of a balanced life, and it's called 'slow productivity'. Coined by Cal Newport, the bestselling author of Deep Work and Digital Minimalism, slow productivity is a revolutionary philosophy based on three simple principles:1. Do fewer things. 2. Work at a natural pace. 3. Obsess over quality. Examining the stories and habits of ancient and modern scientists, philosophers, artists and scholars who worked in this way, Newport reveals just how transformative the slow productivity approach can be to producing a meaningful body of work. From managing your energy according to the season, to identifying which projects to pursue and which to set aside, to building a schedule that yields maximum output with minimum stress, this timely and essential book will revolutionise how you work, helping you to accomplish great things at a more humane pace.

Kliniske undersøkelser - et verktøy for å utvide kunnskapen til dagens og fremtidens sykepleiere. Pasienter blir stadig sykere, og det stilles høye krav til sykepleiers kliniske vurderingskompetanse. Faglig kunnskap og ferdigheter innen kliniske undersøkelser kan bidra til økt pasientsikkerhet, faglig trygghet og mestringsfølelse for sykepleiere. Denne håndboken gir en systematisk og bred innføring i kliniske undersøkelser fra hode til tå. Datainnsamlingen, selve beslutningsgrunnlaget for sykepleieren, er detaljert beskrevet. Den kliniske undersøkelsen utvider datainnsamlingen slik at du som sykepleier får enda stødigere grunnlag i vurdering av pasientens helsetilstand og beslutning om tiltak. Boken presenterer en helhetlig undersøkelse, samtidig som den legger til rette for at du lett kan trekke ut de delundersøkelsene som er relevante for din aktuelle pasient. Anatomiske beskrivelser og prosedyrer er rikt illustrert med medisinske illustrasjoner, figurer og foto. Du kan også skanne boksider med din telefon og få fri tilgang til videoer, 3D-modeller og lydfiler. Boken er primært rettet mot sykepleierstudenter, sykepleiere og spesialsykepleiere, men kan også være relevant for annet helsepersonell. Den kan benyttes som pensum og som oppslagsverk for sykepleierstudenter i praksis og helsepersonell i klinikken. Forfatterne er ansatte ved Institutt for samfunnsmedisin og sykepleie ved Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU). De har bakgrunn som sykepleiere og har videreutdanninger som mastergrad i helsevitenskap og bevegelsesvitenskap og ph.d. i samfunnsmedisin. De underviser og veileder sykepleiestudenter og sykepleiere i temaet undersøkelses- og vurderingskompetanse.

"Originally published in different form in the United States by Rodale Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, in 2016"--Title page verso.

This compact encyclopaedia details various herbs used in natural remedies and explores their benefits for restoring and maintaining health. The Famous Book of Herbs describes each herb in detail and features information on the various uses and benefits of every plant included. A perfect short read for those interested in herbalism.The chapters featured in this volume include:- Tonics- Herbal Smoking Herbs- Enjoyment- Purity- Benefit- Reducing and Slimming- Intemperance- Abscesses- Acidity- Acne- Anaemia- Asthma- Backache- Biliousness

"Kim and Mauborgne reveal the distinct advantages of nondisruptive creation to business and society, showing how this bold new approach to innovation allows companies to grow while also being a force for good. With examples that cut across all sectors of the economy and a practical framework for guiding innovation efforts, this book shows why nondisruptive creation matters to all of us and why it's about to become a lot more important in the future; how to create innovation strategies that trigger nondisruptive creation instead of disruption; how to identify and execute on nondisruptive opportunities; and how companies can more thoughtfully pursue their growth and innovation strategies in a way that better balances business and society"--

The Way I Used to Be, penned by Amber Smith, is an emotionally charged novel that will leave you in deep reflection. Published in 2017 by Simon + Schuster Inc., this book has established itself as a powerful narrative within its genre. The Way I Used to Be delves into the intricacies of change, resilience, and the human spirit. Smith, with her exceptional storytelling skills, takes you on a journey that's both heartbreaking and inspiring. This book is a testament to Smith's prowess as a writer and is a must-read for those who appreciate a well-crafted narrative. Published by Simon + Schuster Inc., this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers. The book is available in English.

Every time we eat, we have the power to radically transform the world we live in. Our choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases, human exploitation and, of course, non-human exploitation. Undeniably, these issues can be uncomfortable to learn about but the benefits of doing so cannot be overstated. It is quite literally a matter of life and death.Through exploring the major ways that our current system of animal farming affects the world around us, as well as the cultural and psychological factors that drive our behaviours, This Is Vegan Propaganda answers the pressing question, is there a better way? Whether you are a vegan already or curious to learn more, this book will show you the other side of the story that has been hidden for far too long. Based on years of research and conversations with slaughterhouse workers and farmers, to animal rights philosophers, environmentalists and everyday consumers, vegan educator and public speaker Ed Winters will give you the knowledge to understand the true scale and enormity of the issues at stake. This Is Vegan Propaganda is the empowering and groundbreaking book on veganism that everyone, vegan and sceptic alike, needs to read.

A parenting guide providing compassionate instruction and insight into raising a resilient well-balanced child.

12-time New York Times bestselling author Dr Mark Hyman presents his unique pegan diet - including meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists.

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THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER. STILL AS RELEVANT TODAY. 20th anniversary edition of The End of History and the Last Man, a landmark of political philosophy by Francis Fukuyama, author of The Origins of Political Order'A fascinating historical and philosophical setting for the twenty-first century' - Tom Wolfe'Was Francis Fukuyama the first man to see Trump coming?' - Paul SagarWith the fall of Berlin Wall in 1989 the threat of the Cold War which had dominated the second half of the twentieth century vanished. And with it the West looked to the future with optimism but renewed uncertainty.The End of History and the Last Man was the first book to offer a picture of what the new century would look like. Boldly outlining the challenges and problems to face modern liberal democracies, Frances Fukuyama examined what had just happened and then speculated what was going to come next.Tackling religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes and war, The End of History and the Last Man remains a compelling work to this day, provoking argument and debate among its readers.'Awesome . . . a landmark . . . profoundly realistic and important . . . supremely timely and cogent . . . the first book to fully fathom the depth and range of the changes now sweeping through the world' - George Gilder, The Washington Post'A basic rule of intellectual life is that celebrity destroys quality ... Francis Fukuyama is a glorious exception to this rule' - The EconomistFrancis Fukuyama was born in Chicago in 1952. His work includes America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy and After the Neo Cons: Where the Right went Wrong. He now lives in Washington D.C. with his wife and children, where he also works as a part time photographer.

'Absolutely beautiful' BBC One Show 'Really impressive' Eamonn Holmes, ITV This Morning A companion book to the critically acclaimed BBC series.

How do you apply game theory to select who should be on your Christmas shopping list? Can you predict Her Majesty's Christmas Message? Full of diagrams, sketches and graphs, equations, Markov chains and matrices, this book aims to brighten up bleak midwinters with lots of mathematical marvels.

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The Magnet Motor - Making Free Energy Yourself - New extended updated Edition 2019. With 3D models, bonus downloads, material list, pictures, drawings, tool list, shopping list, patents and much more.From Infinity SAV 1KW magnetic generator to Friedrich Lüling, Howard Johnson, Muammer Yildiz, Mike Brady, V-Gate magnet motor, Premium magnet motor model for mobile phones and much more magnet motors. Simply find the suitable version for yourself to build a magnet motor, in which you simply experiment and on the basis of different magnet motor models.If you are really interested in building a magnetic motor, this book of the new Edition 2019 will help you with our 3D models. You can then download them and print them optionally on a 3D printer, for example. If you also look at the 3D models on your PC, you can take a close look at every part of them. So it is much easier for you to build your own magnet motor! Here in this book we provide you with some 3D models!In this book you will also receive further magnet motor premium construction manuals as a bonus download!This book is also intended to give an insight into free energy to people who have not yet been so familiar with free energy and magnetic motors.Discover the world of free energy and the technology of magnetic motors yourself with this book.Just make your own picture of it, even if many people are against magnetic motors. Later in this book, we will go into much more detail on the subject: magnet motors and how to build an attempt at such a motor.In this book you will simply learn the basic tools, materials for the attempt to build a magnetic motor. In this 2019 edition, you will also learn more about patent specifications and the knowledge of other models.You won't find this gigantic magnet motor complete package anywhere else and it was made available especially for you here in this book. An interesting book for hobbyists and technology enthusiasts!

Originally a maths teacher from Australia, Matt Parker is a now a stand-up comedian, mathematics communicator, and prominent maths YouTuber on the Numberphile and Stand-up Maths channels, where his videos have had over 100 million views. Matt performs live comedy with Festival of the Spoken Nerd and once calculated pi live in front of a sold-out Royal Albert Hall. He also presents television and radio programmes for the BBC and the Discovery channel, and his 2019 book Humble Pi: A Comedy of Maths Errors topped the Sunday Times best-seller chart.

Two of today's maverick authors on anomalous experience present a perception-altering and intellectually thrilling analysis of why the paranormal is real, but radically different from what is conventionally understood.Whitley Strieber (Communion) and Jeffrey J. Kripal (J. Newton Rayzor professor of religion at Rice University) team up on this unprecedented and intellectually vibrant new framing of inexplicable events and experiences. Rather than merely document the anomalous, these authors--one the man who popularized alien abduction and the other a renowned scholar and "renegade advocate for including the paranormal in religious studies" (The New York Times)--deliver a fast-paced and exhilarating study of why the supernatural is neither fantasy nor fiction but a vital and authentic aspect of life.Their suggestion? That all kinds of "impossible" things, from extra-dimensional beings to bilocation to bumps in the night, are not impossible at all: rather, they are a part of our natural world. But this natural world is immeasurably more weird, more wonderful, and probably more populated than we have so far imagined with our current categories and cultures, which are what really make these things seem "impossible." The Super Natural considers that the natural world is actually a "super natural world"--and all we have to do to see this is to change the lenses through which we are looking at it and the languages through which we are presently limiting it. In short: The extraordinary exists if we know how to look at and think about it.

How should we treat non-human animals? In this book, the author addresses this simple question with trenchant, dispassionate reasoning. Accompanied by the disturbing evidence of factory farms and laboratories, his answers triggered the birth of the animal rights movement.

ON WAR is the most significant attempt in Western history to understand war, both in its internal dynamics and as an instrument of policy. Since the work's first appearance in 1832 it has been read throughout the world, and has stimulated generations of soilders statemen, and intellectuals from Marx and Bismarck to Raymond Aron.