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Gliding for Gold: The Physics of Winter Sports

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2025/04/12

This Book explores the physics behind various Winter Olympic sports, examining the forces and principles that govern the movement of athletes and their equipment on snow and ice. It explains concepts like friction, aerodynamics, gravity, and centrifugal force, demonstrating their influence on sports such as bobsled, luge, skiing, snowboarding, speed skating, ice hockey, curling, and ski jumping. The author aims to provide a general understanding of these physical processes, using examples,

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30:18

Gilles Deleuze's ABCs: The Folds of Friendship

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2025/04/12

Charles J. Stivale's "Gilles Deleuze's ABCs: The Folds of Friendship" explores the concept of friendship in the work of philosopher Gilles Deleuze, using his Abécédaire as a central reference point. The book examines how Deleuze views friendship not as a singular practice but as a multifaceted phenomenon, akin to the "folds" found in his broader philosophical ideas. Stivale analyzes Deleuze's engagements with other thinkers like Foucault and Derrida to illuminate these "folds," considering

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26:23

Getting to Graduation: The Completion Agenda in...

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2025/04/12

This Book examines the complex challenges and various policy approaches related to increasing college graduation rates in the United States. It analyzes factors hindering degree completion, such as financial aid limitations, the struggles of underprepared students in remediation, and issues with credit transfer. The authors also explore alternative pathways like apprenticeships and the potential of competency-based education and online learning. Furthermore, the text provides case studies of

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20:11

Getting Inside Your Head: What Cognitive Science Can...

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2025/04/11

Lisa Zunshine's "Getting Inside Your Head" explores how cognitive science, particularly the concept of "theory of mind," informs our understanding and enjoyment of popular culture. The book examines various cultural forms like literature, film, theater, musicals, and painting, analyzing how they engage our innate ability to attribute mental states to others, including fictional characters. Zunshine introduces the idea of "embodied transparency," focusing on moments when characters' inner feelings

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27:09

Getting What We Deserve: Health and Medical Care in...

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2025/04/11

"Getting What We Deserve- Health and Medical Care in America" by Alfred Sommer offers a personal yet evidence-based examination of the factors influencing health in the United States. The book critiques the overemphasis on biological causes of disease, highlighting the significant roles of behavior, society, and economic factors. Sommer contrasts the high cost of U.S. healthcare with its comparatively poorer health outcomes compared to other developed nations. He explores various aspects of the

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23:10

Getting Grit: The Evidence-Based Approach to...

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2025/04/11

This Book explores the concept of grit, defined as passion and perseverance toward long-term goals, and how it predicts success in various domains like the National Spelling Bee and West Point training. The author, Caroline Adams Miller, examines authentic grit and its components, contrasting it with detrimental forms like "faux grit" and "stubborn grit." The text discusses research findings on grit, its cultivation through practices such as goal setting and building resilience, and the importance

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22:49

Get Inside Your Doctor's Head: Ten Commonsense Rules...

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2025/04/10

This Book, Get Inside Your Doctor's Head, authored by Dr. Phillip K. Peterson, presents ten commonsense rules intended to empower patients in making better medical decisions in collaboration with their physicians. Drawing upon medical cases and the author's experience as an infectious disease doctor, the book explains each rule, illustrating its application and situations where it might be broken. The included appendix provides supplemental information on various medical conditions discussed

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22:37

Get Some Headspace: 10 Minutes Can Make All The...

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2025/04/10

Andy Puddicombe's "Get Some Headspace" aims to demystify meditation and mindfulness, presenting them as accessible tools for improving daily life. Drawing on his experience as a former Buddhist monk and clinical medical consultant, Puddicombe explains the principles and practices of meditation, emphasizing their practical application for managing stress, emotions, and improving focus. The book uses anecdotes, analogies, and simple exercises to guide readers in developing a greater sense of awareness

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19:42

George Washington's Eye: Landscape, Architecture, and...

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2025/04/10

Joseph Manca's "George Washington's Eye: Landscape, Architecture, and Design at Mount Vernon" explores how George Washington's evolving public persona and personal aesthetic sensibilities shaped the design of his Mount Vernon estate. The book examines Washington's architectural choices, his development of the landscape and gardens, and his approach to collecting art, demonstrating how these elements reflected his moral values and aspirations for the new republic. Manca analyzes Washington's design

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13:20

1984 George Orwell - Nineteen Eighty-Four

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2025/04/09

These excerpts from George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four, presented in Turkish, offer insights into the dystopian world he envisioned. The initial sections provide biographical information about Orwell, highlighting his experiences and literary concerns, especially his critique of totalitarianism and the manipulation of language. The text then introduces elements of the novel, such as the omnipresent telescreens, the controlling Inner Party and its figurehead Big Brother, and the enforced Two

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19:39

George Herbert's Lyrics

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2025/04/09

Arnold Stein's George Herbert's Lyrics, supported by open access initiatives, is a scholarly work originally copyrighted in 1968 and republished in an open access edition in 2019 by Johns Hopkins University Press. The book analyzes the poetry of George Herbert, exploring themes such as plainness in his art, the movement of words, and the interplay of complaint, praise, and love within his lyrics. Stein also examines questions of style and form in Herbert's work, referencing classical and Christian

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26:22

Geopolitics in Health: Confronting Obesity, AIDS, and...

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2025/04/09

This Book, Geopolitics in Health: Confronting Obesity, AIDS, and Tuberculosis in the Emerging BRICS Economies, examines how Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (the BRICS nations) have addressed the epidemics of obesity, AIDS, and tuberculosis. The author, Eduardo J. Gómez, analyzes the different policy responses of these nations, highlighting the variations in their political commitment and societal safeguarding. The text explores the influence of geopolitics and international reputation

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17:48

Genomics and Environmental Regulation: Science,...

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2025/04/08

This collection of writings examines the complex intersection of genomics and environmental regulation, exploring the scientific advancements, ethical considerations, and legal ramifications of using genetic information in public health and environmental protection. It discusses the potential of toxicogenomics to improve risk assessment and inform regulatory decisions, while also highlighting challenges related to data interpretation, standardization, and the identification of adverse effects

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21:48

Genoa and the Sea: Policy and Power in an Early...

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2025/04/08

This historical work investigates the maritime policies of the Republic of Genoa during the early modern period (roughly 1559-1684), examining how these policies intersected with the republic's political debates, commercial structures, and international relations, particularly against the backdrop of Spanish and French dominance. The author analyzes contemporary assessments and proposals regarding naval armament, port traffic, and shipping subsidies to understand the priorities and perceptions of

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19:45

Genetic Glass Ceilings: Transgenics for Crop...

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2025/04/08

This Book investigates the limitations, or "genetic glass ceilings," that traditional breeding methods face in enhancing crop biodiversity and productivity. It explores how genetic engineering offers potential solutions to overcome these ceilings by introducing novel traits and improving existing ones. The text discusses various biosafety considerations and regulatory hurdles associated with transgenic crops. Through numerous case studies of both major and neglected crops, the author examines

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27:16

Generic: The Unbranding of Modern Medicine

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2025/04/07

This Book, "Generic- The Unbranding of Modern Medicine," by Jeremy A. Greene, explores the complex history and implications of generic drugs. The book traces the evolution of generic medications from their initial conception as unbranded equivalents to their current status as a dominant force in the pharmaceutical market. Greene examines the scientific, economic, political, and social factors that have shaped the development and perception of generic drugs, including debates over equivalence,

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17:29

Genealogies of Religion: Discipline and Reasons of...

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2025/04/07

Talal Asad's Genealogies of Religion examines the historical construction of "religion" as a distinct category, particularly in relation to Christianity and Islam. The book analyzes how power, discipline, and various social practices have shaped religious concepts and institutions in the West. Asad explores topics such as medieval Christian rituals involving pain and self-abasement, the challenges of anthropological translation between Western and non-Western cultures, and the debates surrounding

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26:11

Genealogical Fictions: Cultural Periphery and...

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2025/04/07

This scholarly work explores the evolution of the genealogical novel, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries across various European cultural peripheries like Ireland, Portugal, Sicily, and Spain, as well as Brazil. It analyzes how these novels engage with themes of nationhood, modernity, decline, and the complex interplay between center and periphery. The study examines specific authors and their works, revealing how familial narratives often allegorize broader social, political, and

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29:31

Gene Jockeys: Life Science and the Rise of Biotech...

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2025/04/06

This Book, Gene Jockeys: Life Science and the Rise of Biotech Enterprise, explores the emergence of the biotechnology industry in the 1970s and 1980s, focusing on the intersection of molecular biology and the business world. It examines the development of the first recombinant DNA drugs, such as human insulin, growth hormone, and interferon, detailing the scientific discoveries and entrepreneurial efforts involved. The author analyzes how academic science adapted to commercial opportunities and the

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14:25

Gender and Justice: Violence, Intimacy, and Community...

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2025/04/06

This Book, Gender and Justice, examines the dynamics of intimate relationships and violence in fin-de-siècle Paris through the lens of assize court trial dossiers. The author analyzes how working-class Parisians navigated love, marriage, household management, and conflict, contrasting their experiences and perspectives with those of the bourgeoisie and legal authorities. By exploring crimes of passion and domestic disputes, the text reveals the prevailing social norms, gendered expectations, and the

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