What happens when ideas presented as science lead us in the wrong direction? History is filled with brilliant ideas that gave rise to disaster, and this book explores the most fascinating—and significant—missteps: from opium's heyday as the pain reliever of choice to recognition of opioids as a major cause of death in the U.S.; from the rise of trans fats as the golden ingredient for tastier, cheaper food to the heart disease epidemic that followed; and from the cries to ban DDT for the sake of the environment to an epidemic-level rise in world malaria. These are today's sins of science—as deplorable as mistaken past ideas about advocating racial purity or using lobotomies as a cure for mental illness. These unwitting errors add up to seven lessons both cautionary and profound, narrated by renowned author and speaker Paul A. Offit. Offit uses these lessons to investigate how we can separate good science from bad, using some of today's most controversial creations—e-cigarettes, GMOs, drug treatments for ADHD—as case studies. For every "Aha!" moment that should have been an "Oh no," this book is an engrossing account of how science has been misused disastrously—and how we can learn to use its power for good.
Temptation is part of everyday life, so we must face it. The most important thing about being tempted is how we handle the temptation. | Author: Uzoma Rita Ezekwudo, Tbd | Publisher: Indie Blossom | Publication Date: Mar 01, 2023 | Number of Pages: 34 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1957416068 | ISBN-13: 9781957416069
| Author: Gerard Shaw, Tbd | Publisher: Communication Excellence | Publication Date: Mar 06, 2020 | Number of Pages: 150 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1647800633 | ISBN-13: 9781647800635
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Ludwig Wittgenstein’s Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921) appears to be the only major work of philosophy to have been composed while the author was an active military combatant. René Descartes was
| Author: Kiersten Modglin, Tbd | Publisher: Kiersten Modglin | Publication Date: Feb 29, 2020 | Number of Pages: 276 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1956538119 | ISBN-13: 9781956538113
A student with a traumatic brain injury may have numerous symptoms. Loads of symptoms. If a person is hit while playing a sport, such as boxing, football, or hockey, there is always the possibility…
I feel like there are so many highly anticipated books that are coming out in the next couple of months, but it makes sense. It's summer! I always have grand plans to amp up my reading this time of year, but I inevitably find that I fill my time doing other, non reading things. Like live-tw
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| Author: Brian Scott, Tbd | Publisher: Lioncrest Publishing | Publication Date: Mar 12, 2020 | Number of Pages: 402 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 1544506201 | ISBN-13: 9781544506203
Lots of good books coming out this month! As always. Here are the books I've added to my list, along with one I'm not sure about. TBR 1 | The Good Daughter | Karin Slaughter | Release Date, August 8, 2017
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I am super excited to announce a special new series that I’m launching about life after a traumatic brain injury. This week, I’d like to introduce you to Maggie Doucette.In celebration of June being Brain Injury Awareness month in Canada, Maggie of M.A.D. Digital Marketing sat down with me to sha
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder is considered a common neurological disorder that affects 8% to 12% of the global population.
