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  • Unveiled Anthems
    Austin Mardon / Jasmine Woodsen / Monette Rockliff
    Discover the captivating voices of 30 extraordinary women in this remarkable collection of poetry. Each poem weaves a delicate thread, unraveling the raw and unfiltered emotions that encompass the complex experience of being a woman. From joy to heartache, from resilience to vulnerability, these verses offer a profound exploration of the myriad ways femininity manifests itself ...
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    29,39 €

  • The Earth is Wrapped in Plastic
    Austin Mardon / Lauren Knafelc / Priyanka Shourie
    Modern societies have discovered that plastic can cause severe harm to the environment and human health. But, do enough people know how poor plastic control and dispensation can specifically impact them to care for and make a difference? The Earth is Wrapped in Plastic gives a detailed overview of human dependence on plastic and the potential consequences of plastic pollution. ...
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    30,71 €

  • Post-Covid Public Health
    Austin Mardon / Daniel Gurin / Tristan Ramsubag
    After three years of lockdowns, masks, and uncertainty, it’s time to ask the question: are we done now? Is it even possible for us to return to what we once considered normal? These are important questions, which this book hopes to answer, covering topics from the crumbling of the healthcare system to why everyone had a colloquial ennui. Welcome to the aftermath. ...
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    29,87 €

  • Enhancing Humanity
    Austin Mardon / Destiny Lenhardt / Hala Madhi
    As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the possibilities of enhancing human abilities and traits through bioengineering are becoming increasingly real. But this raises profound issues surrounding ethics, morality, religion and economics which require careful consideration. In this groundbreaking book, the exploration of complex issues surrounding human enhancement is ...
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    19,59 €

  • Financial Systems
    Austin Mardon
    This book delves into the world of financial systems, exploring a wide range of topics from money laundering and cryptocurrency to home lending and the symbolism of currency.In the first chapter, 'Money Laundering,' the book examines the process of disguising the proceeds of crime and integrating them into the legitimate financial system. It provides an in-depth look at the tec...
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    21,72 €

  • It was all just a Dream
    Austin Mardon / Nikita Chugh / Tanya Isaacs
    Why do we have dreams? What do they represent? These are two sought-after questions throughout human history. It was all just a dream offering historical, cultural, and scientific insights into the purpose and interpretations of dreams. Many famous postulated theories, such as dreams representing visions, convey cultural attitudes about human cognitive functioning since the tim...
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    29,80 €

  • Personal Security Data in an Increasingly Digital World
    Austin Mardon / Julia Cara / Suhaib Aldada
    This collection of essays has been curated with the goal of providing a framework for understanding personal security data in the modern age. A wide range of relevant topics are discussed and analyzed including anonymity, privacy breaches, and biometric data collection. Recent real-life examples and events are frequently discussed to further provide context to the content discu...
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    29,55 €

  • Mind Matters
    Andy Dongkwun Lee / Austin Mardon / Margaret Choi
    Introducing a comprehensive examination of various aspects of mental health, this book offers a unique and diverse perspective on the pressing concerns faced by individuals and communities. Written by a group of dedicated and passionate undergraduate students, this book is an insightfuland thought-provoking exploration of mental health and well-being.Drawing from their expertis...
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    21,75 €

  • Energy Decentralization
    Austin Mardon
    Energy resources have been a great debate during the last century, with new technologies being produced, researched, and exploited. With these new technologies come new problems. Problems of environmental damage, depleting resource pools, and challenges in distributing and delivering power. With the central role of energy in society, a political debate on how energy should be d...
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    29,76 €

  • Tax, Justice, and Society
    Abdulrahman Aldada / Anushka Hasija / Austin Mardon
    Discussion of taxation practices inevitably draws discussions of government policymaking. Lesser discussed, however, is the idea of how state actions and tax laws may intersect with social considerations in creating a more equitable society. Separated into disparate chapters on various topics, this book elucidates upon the nuance regarding philosophical, political, and socioeco...
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    33,44 €

  • Cognitive Decline with Ultra-Processed Food
    Austin Mardon / Lydia Rehman / Uzair Tazeem
    This book explores the potential link between the consumption of highly processed foods and the deterioration of cognitive function. The book begins by establishing an understanding of cognitive function and how it is impacted at a physiological level by ultra-processed foods, which are characterized by extensive manipulation and the addition of preservatives, colours, and othe...
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    30,74 €

  • Over the Edge and Into the Deep End
    Austin Mardon / Catherine Mardon / Lydia Sochan
    Many people are familiar with the effects of physical illness, but until very recently, illnesses of the mind (i.e. mental illnesses) were very poorly understood. Only just recently has it begun to be understood that mental illnesses are both very real and very serious. In particular, those living with schizophrenia have often been ostracized and discriminated against by societ...
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    29,48 €

  • To Be or Not To Be Happy
    Austin Mardon / Madeline Langier / Thomas Banks
    Happiness is not a simple thing. It might seem simple on the surface, but across cultures, times, and individual outlooks, the definition of what happiness is shifts and changes constantly. This book looks at numerous perspectives on happiness and well-being found the world over, the ways they differ and relate, how modern and historical science support them, and where they are...
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    29,70 €

  • Seven Days in Moscow
    Austin Mardon / Kayla Agustin
    In the early nineties, academic Austin Mardon was given the opportunity of a lifetime. He was invited to the thriving metropolis of Moscow to lecture and embark on an expedition to the little-known island of Franz Josef Land. His visit, however, would be interrupted by a suspicious Soviet intelligence agency. The experience tested the boundaries of his sanity, and would prove t...
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    43,31 €

  • The History, Practice, and Future of Cheating Death
    Austin Mardon / Madeline Langier / Thomas Banks
    This book chronicles humanity’s historical, mythical, and scientific quest to discover the secret to eternal youth, the struggles such a quest has brought, the ways in which it has shaped our very society, and the ways it might still in the future. ...
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    29,52 €

  • The Continuing Story of Beatles Lyrics
    Austin Mardon / Kyra Droog / Ryan Mcmillen
    This book provides a deep dive into a wide variety of Beatles tunes and Beatles stories, but first, provides some necessary context so that we can completely understand these tunes and stories that we explore. By taking the time to understand the stories behind these songs, we are able to better understand the motivations of the Fab Four, and enjoy their music on an even deeper...
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    23,28 €

  • The Rise Of Superconductors
    Austin Mardon / Gabriela Ivanov / Janani Rajendra
    The Rise of Superconductors: Race to the Future of Technology provides a detailed look at superconductors; materials capable of achieving zero electrical resistance and expulsion of magnetic fields. They have been described as the 'future of technology' and have a wide variety of applications from transportation to quantum computing. The chapters delve into the history and disc...
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    29,94 €

  • What in the World is Mach Picchu?
    Austin Mardon / Gurman Barara / Suad Alad
    Ancient history is full of mysteries, and Machu Picchu is one of the most interesting topics. The amazing and incredible Machu Picchu is explored, specifically addressing what secrets does this sacred place holds? What civilization built the citadel at Machu Picchu? How did science shape the Inca civilization? Why are people still visiting this place, and what are the popular ...
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    29,45 €

  • Ötzi Man
    Austin Mardon / Marcey Costello / Priyanshu Mahey
    The Ötzi Man was a man who lived between 3400 and 3100 BCE and became frozen after his death. Upon the discovery of his body, scientists have been able to use it to further our knowledge of the time in which he lived. In this book, you will be able to learn about the history of the Otzi Man and kinds of information from after his discovery, including: the Otzi Curse, the belong...
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    29,94 €

  • What in the world is Alzheimer’s?
    Austin Mardon / Chen-Hui Yeh / Unaiza Asad Ullah
    On November 3, 1906, German physician Dr Alois Alzheimer presented 'A peculiar disease process of the cerebral cortex' to the 37th Meeting of South-West German Psychiatrists in Tubingen, which would later become known as the Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most important diseases in the twentieth century ('The discovery of Alzheimer’s disease', 2003). In this presentation, he d...
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    29,89 €

  • What in the World is a Fecal Transplant?
    Amir Ala’a / Austin Mardon
    The human body contains more bacteria than human cells. This may sound daunting at first but in a healthy individual, most of this bacteria is considered to be 'good' and they are actually required for our survival. Specifically, a plethora of colonies can be found in the gastrointestinal tract but when disease ensues, treatments, such as fecal transplantation, may be suggested...
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    29,94 €

  • What in the World is Psychotherapy?
    Austin Mardon / Benjamin Turner / Nawshin Haq
    In this book many topics are covered surrounding the question: What in the world is Psychotherapy? Exploring the ’father of psychology’ as well as the cognitive/ behavioural effects of receiving Psychotherapy are only a portion of the viewpoints taken in this book. Understanding the impact of Psychotherapy on the quality of life is just as important as knowing the level of effe...
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    29,85 €

  • What in the World is Diabetes?
    Alicia Au / Austin Mardon / Tara Y.T. Chen / Tara Y.TChen
    Well revised research on the exploration of diabetes. This book discusses the history, invention, and potential future of diabetes and diabetical research. It reveals recent breakthroughs in technology which show effective ways of understanding diabetes and avoiding safety concerns. It also gives a scientific, controversial and popular culture perspective. In this research nove...
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    29,95 €

  • Stem Cells
    Dr. Austin Mardon / DrAustin Mardon / Samira Sunderji / Sheher-Bano Ahmed
    'Stem cell therapy to reverse aging and cure cancer.' I’m sure you have seen headlines similar to this circulating in newspapers and on TV many times. You’ve probably also wondered what stem cells are, exactly, and how they are going to cause all of these miraculous scientific feats. This book was written as an answer to all of these basic stem cell questions, touching on areas...
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    29,74 €

  • What in the world are organ transplants?
    Dr. Austin Mardon / DrAustin Mardon / Gurman Barara / Margaret Wa Yan Choi
    In this collection of in-depth articles, the ideas and promise of organ transplants will be delved into. The process of how modern and historical organ transplants were conducted will be extensively covered engagingly and expertly. Readers will gain a new understanding of the science and research behind organ transplantation. The controversies and opposing viewpoints will also ...
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    29,62 €

  • What in the World is Melanoma?
    Austin Mardon / Madiha Ansari / Mohammed Ismael
    WHAT IN THE WORLD IS MELANOMA? is a collection of vital information about Melanoma, a skin cancer which is caused by an abnormal growth of the cells that produce melanin. Various factors of the cancer are analyzed such as environmental and genetic causes as well as the history of cases reported. The current, ongoing research regarding Melanoma as well as the future of the cance...
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    29,59 €

  • Lice
    Dr. Austin Mardon / DrAustin Mardon / Ezzah Inayat / Hadia Saleem
    A well revised researched book on lice. This book intesvely discusses the history of lice, speaking on their evolution in the population. A well written discussion on how lice was discovered and their impact on today’s society. In this book, what is lice and the different types of lice are explained to the general public. In a more scientific aspect, the science behind the stud...
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    29,69 €

  • What in the World is Angioplasty?
    Dr. Austin Mardon / DrAustin Mardon / Karanveer Kaushal / Madeleine Landell / Madeline Langier / Maha Saleem / Sabika Sami
    What in the World is Angioplasty? Explores and explains one of science’s great inventions; angioplasty, which is used to combat a significant plague in our world today; cardiovascular disease. Arteries and veins are often blocked with fats and other substances that build up and eventually become plaque. In contrast with other surgical techniques used to prevent cardiovascular d...
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    29,95 €

  • What in the World is Treatment Resistance in Psychiatry?
    Austin Mardon / Katerina Bavaro / Razan Ahmed
    Treatment resistance in psychiatry involves mental illnesses that do not significantly or positively respond to their treatments. In this book, the definition of this complication is elaborated on. It covers many topics that will aid with one’s knowledge regarding treatment resistance in this area of medicine. This includes: the science involved, how different environments can ...
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    29,91 €

  • What in the World are X-Rays?
    Aleefa Devji / Austin Mardon
    Well revised research of the concept of X-rays. This book discusses the history, invention, and potential future of X-rays. It reveals recent breakthroughs in technology which show effective ways of understanding X-rays and avoiding safety concerns. It also gives a scientific, controversial, and popular culture perspective. In this research novel, it navigates the importance of...
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    29,97 €


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