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Richard Dawkins' brilliant reformulation of the theory of natural selection has the rare distinction of having provoked as much excitement and interest outside the scientific community as within it. His theories have helped change the whole nature of the study of social biology, and have forced thousands to rethink their beliefs about life.

Is our destiny written inside our very DNA? Richard Rudd suggests that humanity is on the verge of a major shift in consciousness rooted in a new understanding of how our genes operate. He introduces this fantastic possibility, showing how the "gene keys" are an inner language designed to transform our core beliefs about ourselves and raise us to a higher level of awareness.

Everyone has heard of DNA. But by itself, DNA is just an inert blueprint for life. It is the ribosome - an enormous molecular machine made up of a million atoms - that makes DNA come to life, turning our genetic code into proteins and therefore into us. Gene Machine is an insider account of the race for the structure of the ribosome, a fundamental discovery that both advances our knowledge of all life and could lead to the development of better antibiotics against life-threatening diseases.

Discover Gene Therapy Insights - your portal to the cutting-edge world of gene therapy and precision medicine. Our mission is to gather and ignite novel insights that propel the field of genomic medicines forward. Join your host neurogeneticist Elena Buglo, PhD as we explore the growing spectrum of therapeutic targets for gene therapy, the challenges in clinical development, delivery, commercialization and the highlight the monumental breakthroughs with industry experts and thought leaders. Subscribe now for a journey into the future of medicine.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of A Girl of the Limberlost, a captivating novel by American writer and naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter, first published in August 1909. Set against the backdrop of the Limberlost Swamp in Indiana during the early 20th century, this story weaves a rich tapestry of nature, adventure, and the struggles of a young girl seeking her place in a rapidly changing world. (Summary from Wikipedia)

In this heartfelt memoir inspired by the authors own life, we follow the journey of the little sister, the youngest of eleven siblings who feels unwanted at first. Her closest bond is with her beloved brother, Laddie, who becomes her anchor in a world where she often feels isolated. As she navigates the challenges of loneliness and the struggle to focus on her studies, she finds solace in the beauty of nature. With a mix of humor and poignancy, little sister shares her unforgettable story of love, loss, and resilience. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

Bill, an IT manager at Parts Unlimited, has been tasked with taking on a project critical to the future of the business, code named Phoenix Project. But the project is massively over budget and behind schedule. The CEO demands Bill must fix the mess in 90 days, or else Bill’s entire department will be outsourced. With the help of a prospective board member and his mysterious philosophy of the Three Ways, Bill starts to see that IT work has more in common with manufacturing plant work than he ever imagined.

If you wish to know your Lord in a deeper way, you are invited to join the vast host of Christians who, over three centuries, have turned to this book more than any other–except the Scriptures–in order to begin that journey to the depths of Christ.

Seventy thousand years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how.

Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity might not survive this time. The Immari are good at keeping secrets. For 2,000 years, they've hidden the truth about human evolution. They've also searched for an ancient enemy - a threat that could wipe out the human race. Now the search is over.

GenAI is fundamentally changing the world of software development like nothing since the internet. Vibe Coding is a first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking book that shows developers how to embrace this new frontier. Science fiction is now reality. Programmers no longer need to toil over code and syntax. They can now describe what they want and watch it materialize instantly. Welcome to the future—Vibe Coding.

The first volume of Gene Wolfe's powerful story of Latro, a Roman mercenary who received a head injury that deprived him of his short-term memory. In return it gave him the ability to converse with supernatural creatures, gods, and goddesses who invisibly inhabit the ancient landscape.

In The Unicorn Project, we follow Maxine, a senior lead developer and architect, as she is exiled to the Phoenix Project, to the horror of her friends and colleagues, as punishment for contributing to a payroll outage. She tries to survive in what feels like a heartless and uncaring bureaucracy and to work within a system where no one can get anything done without endless committees, paperwork, and approvals. One day, she is approached by a ragtag bunch of misfits who say they want to overthrow the existing order, to liberate developers, to bring joy back to technology work.

Gene Kim and John Willis present this nine-part series that includes an oral history of the DevOps movement, as well as discussion around pivotal figures and philosophies that DevOps draws upon, from Goldratt to Deming; from Lean to Safety Culture to Learning Organizations.The audiobook is a great way for listeners to take an even deeper dive into topics relevant to DevOps and leading technology organizations.

Ragionare come un Genio è possibile? Questo audiolibro è l'unione delle tre principali opere della serie Strategie dei Geni di Roberto Morelli. In Impara come Einstein scoprirai come un comune ragazzo rifiutato dall'università, deriso da professori e scienziati, confinato per anni a lavori di basso livello... si sia trasformato nel giro di pochi mesi nel genio folle e creativo che tutti noi conosciamo.

The Soul of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will transport readers into the heart of the Chronicles of Narnia. Readers will discover that Narnia is more than just a magical place, it is a story reflective of the world we live in, our human condition, and our need for a Savior. Written in popular style for a broad audience of Christians and non-Christians, youthful and old, this book will answer the soul-stirring question of the movie and the novel.

Sans Gêne est un podcast dédié à la santé féminine, animé par André, médecin, et Manon, pharmacienne sexologue. Ici, on parle du corps des femmes simplement, sérieusement et sans tabou. Anatomie, cycle menstruel, contraception, IST, grossesse, IVG, ménopause, pathologies de l’intime, périnée, sexualité, violences… Des sujets parfois intimes, souvent mal expliqués, mais essentiels pour comprendre sa santé et faire des choix éclairés. À travers des épisodes pédagogiques et bienveillants, Sans Gêne a pour objectif de : mieux comprendre le fonctionnement du corps féminin...

The Shadow of the Torturer is the first volume in the four-volume epic, the tale of a young Severian, an apprentice to the Guild of Torturers on the world called Urth, exiled for committing the ultimate sin of his profession - showing mercy towards his victim.

Gene Wolfe's "The Book of the New Sun" is one of speculative fiction's most-honored series. In a 1998 poll, Locus Magazine rated the series behind only "The Lord of the Rings" and The Hobbit as the greatest fantasy work of all time.

The legendary American outdoor writer’s finest collection. For decades, Gene Hill’s articles and books have captured the spirit of the outdoors in a way that inspires and entertains millions of readers. A Hunter’s Fireside Book captures the essence of the life of a sportsman and explores the full spectrum of the hunter’s experience: sunrises in the duck blind, an unforgettable hunter’s moon, the camaraderie of men who know the pleasures of being wet and cold and a little bit lost.

Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and the United States seemed to fall further behind the Soviet Union in the space race.

Latro now finds himself in Egypt, a land of singing girls, of spiteful and conniving deities. Without his memory, his is unsure of everything, except for his desire to be free of the curse that causes him to forget. The visions Gene Wolfe conjures, of the wonders of Egypt, and of the adventures of Latro as he and his companions journey up the great Nile south into unknown or legendary territory, are unique and compelling.