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Astrobiology and the People Who Study It Stories of Science and Self


Astrobiology and the People Who Study It: Stories of Science and Self
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1032894482 | 291 pages | True PDF,EPUB | 19.20 MB
The first of its kind, this book is a collection of memoirs that describe the lives - not just the science - of some of the people who have advanced our understanding of the conditions for life on Earth and in the universe. Astrobiology became a mainstream topic with the announcement in 1996 that fossilized life had been found in Martian meteorite ALH84001; that claim has since been discredited. Nonetheless, following the 1992 announcement of the discovery of planets orbiting around a pulsar, it reinvigorated investigations and debate about conditions required for the origin(s) of life on Earth and the possibility of life elsewhere.Scientists from a variety of career stages and disciplines have shared their stories of passion and persistence, as they pave their various educational and scientific career paths and continue to search for answers to some of the biggest questions we have about life on Earth:What happened in the microseconds after the Big Bang?How did life form on Earth?What conditions are hospitable to life elsewhere?How do stars affect their planets?What is the future of life on Earth?To understand these big questions, scientists in this book describe focusing on one subject deeply while finding connections across disciplines, an inherent trait of astrobiology. Personal experiences, including struggles, have enhanced their research trajectories.The diversity of topics, perspectives, career stages, and career paths and placements provided by the authors is an appealing read for people who are interested in learning more about the multifaceted field of astrobiology. As such, it can be an important resource for the next generation of scientific investigators and educators.Key features:The book honors the people (both living and deceased) who made significant contributions to their fields of study, which influence our current understanding of life on and beyond EarthThe book is a reference for early career scientific investigators and educators to help them learn about the various possible career paths and fields, as well as about some of the successes and challenges that might be experienced as they navigate their own career trajectoriesThe level of writing is for the inquisitive person interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), from beginner to expert

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Assassins and Secret Listeners Britain's Invisible Armies, 1939-45


Assassins and Secret Listeners: Britain's Invisible Armies, 1939-45 by Alistair Moffat
English | December 1st, 2026 | ISBN: 1780279868 | 304 pages | True EPUB | 1.78 MB
Throughout Britain, all day, every day and in the dead of night, the secret listeners went about their solitary work. Hands on headphones, these men and women, drawn from all walks of civilian life, listened to the coded messages of German intelligence and passed hundreds of thousands of them on to Bletchley Park.

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Artists in Nazi-Occupied France A German Officer's Memoir


Artists in Nazi-Occupied France: A German Officer's Memoir
English | November 1, 2018 | ASIN: B07HCTY3D4 | 177 pages | EPUB (True) | 2.11 MB
Artists in Nazi-Occupied France is the memoir of Werner Lange detailing his experiences as a senior Nazi Officer during the Occupation. From 1940 to 1944 Werner Lange served as a Lieutenant of the Propagandastaffel, the German propaganda service in Paris, overseeing visual artists still living in France. His was a privileged position and he enjoyed the cultural life of Paris, even during the occupation years. From their Champs Elysées Head Quarters, the Nazi administration oversaw the artistic and intellectual life of occupied France. With Doctor Werner Lange at the very heart of the system where he organized the notorious official visit by French artists to Nazi Germany, a major success for the Propagandastaffel, as well as the Arno Breker exposition in the Palais de Chaillot. Throughout his memoir, Lange includes stories of his encounters with his "friends" including renowned artists such as Maurice Utrillo, Pablo Picasso, Kees Van Dongen, Aristide Maillol, Gertrude Stein and Jean Cocteau. After sitting untouched for decades in the archives of renowned gallery owner Diane Vierny, Lange's memoir was discovered by publisher Victor Loupan and published in France in 2015. Now this fascinating first-hand account of Paris during a very dramatic period of French history is published in English for the first time. No other memoir of this period provides such intimate and detailed accounts of the day to day lives of artists during the Occupation.

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Advancements, Security, and Internet of Things


Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Advancements, Security, and Internet of Things
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1032762608 | 304 pages | True PDF,EPUB | 37.64 MB
The book explores the applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare systems, with a focus on its use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It provides an overview of the current state of artificial intelligence in healthcare and discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing intelligent healthcare systems. The text covers topics such as assistive technology for remote patient monitoring, and applications of explainable artificial intelligence in healthcare.

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Artificial Intelligence and Social Technologies in Research Conduct


Artificial Intelligence and Social Technologies in Research Conduct
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1041331711 | 232 pages | True PDF,EPUB | 6.70 MB
This book provides a comprehensive exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping responsible conduct of research and research governance, while calling for proactive, interdisciplinary frameworks to ensure its responsible and equitable use. It examines how AI, including digital communication technologies, is transforming the research landscape across disciplines, ranging from management and biomedical sciences to education and citizen science. It unfolds both the opportunities and challenges that arise when integrating AI tools into research, emphasizing ethical and legal issues, how AI transforms research workflows and ethical oversight while raising questions about the autonomy of researchers and research participants. This book also assesses a legal framework in the European Union, proposes governance and training perspectives to thrive in AI-augmented environments, and examines the role of Research Ethics Committees in adapting to AI-assisted methodologies. This book concludes by reflecting on the pedagogical implications of AI in student research, advocating for approaches that balance technological assistance with the preservation of critical thinking and research integrity, and presents multidimensional skills that clarify the concepts surrounding future skills.

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Artificial Intelligence and Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Energy Production


Artificial Intelligence and Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Energy Production
English | 2026 | ISBN: 1041160895 | 366 pages | True PDF,EPUB | 50.52 MB
Artificial Intelligence and Precision Fermentation for Sustainable Energy Production explores the convergence of AI and precision fermentation for sustainable bioenergy production. It covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications, demonstrating how AI tools optimize microbial strains and monitor bioreactors in real time.

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Armies of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, 550-330 BC Organization, Weapons and Tactics (Armies of the Past)


Armies of the Achaemenid Persian Empire, 550-330 BC: Organization, Weapons and Tactics (Armies of the Past)
English | October 23, 2025 | ASIN: B0FBR8B876 | 175 pages | EPUB (True) | 66.46 MB
A richly illustrated study of Achaemenid Persia's diverse armies, their organization, tactics, campaigns, and enduring legacy.Gabriele Esposito presents a detailed overview of the history, organization, equipment and tactics of the military forces deployed by Achaemenid Persia during the period 550-330 BC. The Achaemenid Empire founded by Cyrus the Great was one of the major military powers of Antiquity, conquering vast territories that straddled three continents. Its large and varied population supplied a dazzling array of troop types, producing a versatile war machine that campaigned from India to Egypt. These were the armies that drank rivers dry as they invaded Greece and, at the Empire's zenith, defeated the Spartans at Thermopylae and torched Athens. They continued to evolve but proved unable to cope with Alexander the Great's Macedonians.The author outlines the major campaigns fought by the Persians from Cyrus the Great to the conquest by Alexander. He details the organization, equipment and tactics of the many different contingents that made up the Persian military forces, including (but not limited to) the famous royal guard of the Immortals, and such varied troops as Persian archers, scythed chariots, Ionian Greek hoplites, Arab camel riders, Scythian horse archers, Sogdians and Bactrian armoured cavalry, Thracian peltasts, Egyptians and Indian war elephants. The text is complemented by a colourful mix of photos of reenactors and specially-commissioned artworks.