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Steven grew up rejected: Two men claimed to be his father, but neither proved to be a dad. Determined not to repeat the past, he become an unwavering presence in the lives of his own five children. His story will both shock and inspire.

Dr. William Sargant ran a lucrative private practice and published multiple books on psychiatry, and he was awarded the Starkey medal and prize by the Royal Society of Health for his work on psychiatric medicine. But what he was best known for was the apogee of his career: the Sleep Room in Ward Five. This was a dark gallery where patients selected by Sargant were subjected to deep narcosis, sleeping for more than twenty-one hours per day for weeks at a time, and roused only for sessions of electroconvulsive therapy.

The fascinating and remarkable true story of the world’s first forensic ornithologist— Roxie Laybourne, who broke down barriers for women, solved murders, and investigated deadly airplane crashes with nothing more than a microscope and a few fragments of feathers.

Elon Musk is one of the wealthiest people in the world. Tesla made him a 300-times billionaire. Starlink turned him into a force in global conflicts. X became his personal megaphone, stoking political turmoil at the touch of a button. With SpaceX, he aims to conquer the stars. But a whistleblower, a 100GB-leak of confidential Tesla documents and two investigative journalists reveal the frightening truth behind the façade...

In this insightful and accessible biography, Warren Buffett: 10 Facts About the Oracle of Omaha, bestselling author Jasmine Dyggan unpacks the life and legacy of one of the most admired business minds of all time. This book doesn’t just explore the billionaire investor’s achievements—it reveals the principles behind them, and the quiet strength of character that set Buffett apart from Wall Street’s chaos.

Kristin Leer var 44 år gammel, mor til tre og på vej til at uddanne sig til psykiater, da hun endelig fandt ud af, hvad det var, hun kæmpede med. Et af hendes budskaber i denne bog er, at man får et bedre liv med en behandlet ADHD. Bogen er skrevet til dig der har ADHD og til alle i din omgangskreds, der gerne vil være klogere på, hvordan et liv som barn, ung og voksen med ADHD kan leves og mestres.

Carl Edward Sagan (November 9, 1934 to December 20, 1996) was an American astronomer, planetary scientist, and science communicator. His best known scientific contribution is his research on the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including experimental demonstration of the production of amino acids from basic chemicals by exposure to light.

In Albert Einstein, Jasmine Dyggan explores the defining breakthroughs and moments that made Einstein an icon—not just of science, but of human intellect and courage. With clarity and depth, this book delves into Einstein’s groundbreaking theories, including special and general relativity, quantum theory, and E=mc², tracing how these radical ideas not only transformed physics but redefined our understanding of reality itself. It also explores the lesser-known dimensions of his legacy—his commitment to human rights, pacifism, and intellectual freedom.

Betsy Gall was living the American dream. Married to an oncologist with three healthy children; life was pretty darn good. That all changed on Thanksgiving Day of 2019 when her "life of the party" physician husband took his own life. Matthew Taylor Gall, M.D., M.S., who had devoted his entire life to saving lives, was dead at the young age of 49. The Illusion of the Perfect Profession is a culmination of Betsy's journals, letters to God, and her journey with faith throughout this horrific traumatic experience that left her family shattered and asking how could this happen. Through reading ...

Unlock the Secrets of Military Strategy to Transform Your Business Leadership! Are you an entrepreneur or executive striving to build an unbreakable team culture and achieve lasting success? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the complexities of strategic planning and leadership in today's fast-paced business world? Discover how military tactics can revolutionize your business strategy and lead you to unparalleled success. Learn the foundational principles of military strategy and how they apply to modern business contexts. Create a comprehensive business strategy that mirrors military ...

LUIS CARRASCO está presente desde décadas atrás en las páginas de las revistas científicas más prestigiosas del mundo. Bacterias, virus y hongos han sido el objeto de sus intereses e investigaciones, conclusiones publicadas a lo largo de más de 50 años de vida profesional, la mitad de ellos, ciego. Pero nunca se han publicado las emociones de Luis Carrasco. En estos primeros meses de su jubilación, incapaz de dar un descanso a su mente, ha ordenado sus impresiones y recuerdos, reconstruyendo su autobiografía, una prodigiosa trayectoria vital que discurre sin separar al hombre del ...

Drawing on two decades at the heart of New Zealand's most successful technology companies–Trade Me, Xero, Vend and Timely–Rowan Simpson unravels the messy reality behind familiar glossy success stories. With raw honesty and sharp analysis, he challenges conventional wisdom by sharing compelling firsthand lessons about focused execution, team building and genuine ecosystem growth.

Günümüzün en tartışmalı yenilikçisinin anlatılmamış hikayesi, sınırsız erişim izni verilen tek biyografi yazarı tarafından kaleme alındı.

It's Not Your Fault delves into what can only be described as communication nightmares as a patient of the medical system. This true accounts show how fragile the trust between medical practitioner and patient can be and how it can be psychologically compromised bringing about negative effects. For example the author was already halfway through her first pregnancy when a well known and respected obstetrician/gynaecologist began treating her for infertility and the possibility of a dangerously big tumor. That large lump turned out to be a baby.

लसीकरणाचा शोध वैद्यकशास्त्राच्या इतिहासातला अत्यंत महत्त्वाचा शोध आहे. एडवर्ड जेन्नर या इंग्लिश...

A classic Gerald Durrell title reissued by Penguin to celebrate the centenary of his birth. The Manor of the title is Les Augrès Manor in Trinity, Jersey. Inside, we find a remarkable collection of pen portraits of some of the creatures of Gerald Durrell's Zoo. We also discover some of the timeless lessons Durrell learned about making real and sustaining his childhood ambition of having his own zoo - and why conservation matters more than ever.

Nik "Nikky" Green grew up in Oklahoma and had a passion for God and his family. He became an Oklahoma state trooper and made a positive impact on his community through his work, prison ministry, youth ministry, and mentoring. "When Love Overflows" is a book written by his widow, Linda Green Bennett, that recounts her husband's life. The book includes interviews, quotes and stories from those who were impacted by Nik, and it also details Linda's own journey to continue his work and make a positive change through her public speaking engagements and anti-drug organization.

As a therapist, author, and former radio talk show host and hospital director, C.K. has nearly forty years of sobriety from mind and mood-altering substances. Miraculously, he survived years of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse which led to alcohol, prescription drugs, gambling, sexual addiction, nicotine, and other debilitating addictions to escape his pain.

Quando cominciai a lavorare nel laboratorio di Intelligenza Artificiale del MIT nel 1971, entrai a far parte di una comunità in cui ci si scambiavano i programmi, che esisteva già da molti anni. La condivisione del software non si limitava alla nostra comunità; è un cosa vecchia quanto i computer, proprio come condividere le ricette è antico come il cucinare. Ma noi lo facevamo più di quasi chiunque altro. Realizzato, redistribuito e redistribuibile secondo la licenza Attribuzione-NonOpereDerivate 4.0 Internazionale.

Bei seinen Recherchen in einem Meditationszentrum läuft noch alles bestens, doch dann wird er eingeholt: vom Tod eines Freundes beim Anschlag auf Charlie Hebdo, von unkontrollierbarer Leidenschaft, Trennung und Verzweiflung. Sein Leben kippt, eine bipolare Störung wird diagnostiziert und Carrère verbringt vier quälende Monate in der Psychiatrie, wo er versucht, seinen Geist mit Gedichten an die Leine zu legen. Entlassen und verlassen lernt er auf Leros in einer Gruppe minderjähriger Geflüchteter ganz anders Haltlose kennen, aber findet auch Trost durch Musik und Gespräch.