Shock Induction
Shock Induction

Author: Chuck Palahniuk

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2024-10-08

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1668021447

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From the bestselling author of Fight Club comes a dark, satirical parable about a string of mysterious high school disappearances, the seedy underbellies of billionaires, and the tough choices we make in the face of an uncertain future. In Shock Induction, the best and brightest students at a seemingly reputable high school are disappearing. Every day it seems another overachiever is lost to an apparent suicide. But something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface. These kids have been under surveillance since birth, monitored and measured by an online service called “Greener Pastures.” It’s here, in Greener Pastures, that billionaires observe and recruit the next generation of talent. The highest test scores, the best grades, and the most niche extracurriculars just might land these teenagers an enticing offer at auction. A couple billion dollars in exchange for the remainder of your life and intellectual labor sounds like a pretty fair deal—doesn’t it? In a high school only Chuck Palahniuk could imagine, students must choose between the risk of following their dreams or the security of money and a lifetime of servitude to the world’s wealthiest and most elite—but how much of a choice do they truly have?

Shock Waves - Proceedings Of The 20th International Symposium (In 2 Volumes)
Shock Waves - Proceedings Of The 20th International Symposium (In 2 Volumes)

Author: Hans G Hornung

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 1997-01-22

Total Pages: 1740

ISBN-13: 9814548022

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The symposia take place every two years. They are the forum at which scientists concerned with shock waves present their research. They USE shock waves for chemical kinetics studies, for materials studies, and smashing kidney stones; they STUDY the phenomena associated with flows involving shock waves, such as supersonic flow, explosions, detonations, volcanic eruptions, and, in this symposium, even such with-it topics as impact of Shoemaker-Levy on Jupiter and blast waves in the World Trade Center. They also discover new, bigger and better ways of generating flows at hypervelocity speeds and develop their technological tools further.The international exchange of information is documented in the proceedings volumes, which have become a storehouse of information on the subject, documenting the history of this peculiar branch of science that involves chemists, physicists, engineers, geophysicists, material scientists and biologists.

Extreme Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis for Women
Extreme Rapid Weight Loss Hypnosis for Women

Author: Michelle Guise

Publisher: Michelle Guise

Published:

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13:

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Lose weight fast and kick-start your diet with the amazing power of hypnosis! Are you tired of suffering from emotional eating and overeating? Are you searching for an all-natural, simple plan to help you heal your body and mind? Do you want to transform your life with mini habits, meditation, and mindful eating? This audiobook is for you. Far too many diets are outdated and ineffective, relying on calorie-counting and demotivating eating plans. But there is another way. Drawing on a combination of mind-set-transforming exercises, this powerful guide offers you a proven plan for freeing yourself from overeating and creating a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. In part one: Why your brain leads your body - the secret to lasting weight loss Powerful affirmations and self-hypnosis for lasting weight loss The four fundamental golden rules of the hypnotic gastric band How to use meditation to beat food cravings and stop needing sugar Step-by-step instructions for rewiring your brain without demotivating diets In part two: What is mindful eating and why do so many people swear by it? Six powerful mindful eating techniques you need to try Essential techniques and strategies for self-hypnosis A breakdown of how hypnosis works - how you can hack your mind to stop craving sugar Tips and tricks for supercharging your motivation and sticking to your plan How to overcome binge eating and change the way you look at food No matter your weight, self-hypnosis is a brilliant tool which can work for anyone. Now, you can trick your brain into wanting to eat healthily, ditch your sugar cravings for good, and begin your journey to a happier, healthier life, all with ease! Buy now to begin your journey to a healthier life, today.

Neural Development and Regeneration
Neural Development and Regeneration

Author: A. Gorio

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 701

ISBN-13: 3642731481

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Data of all relevant aspects of neuronal cell growth and differentiation are presented in this volume. Regulation of expression, storage and release of nerve growth factors, receptor control and the cellular responses to growth factors are comprehensively discussed. Treated are also influences of various neurotransmitters on neuronal morphogenesis and new results of interactions of cells and mediators of the immune, endocrine and nervous system. Special emphasis is given to those factors regulating regeneration and nerve spreading after injuries of the nerve tissue.

Pathogenesis of Wound and Biomaterial-Associated Infections
Pathogenesis of Wound and Biomaterial-Associated Infections

Author: Torkel Wadström

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 537

ISBN-13: 1447134540

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Despite the recent advances in medical treatment, patients suffering from wounds such as burns or receiving surgical implants are still in great danger of infection. This has called attention to the need for better understanding of infections at the molecular level. Scientists from various disciplines summarize our knowledge today and investigate how methods to avoid wound and biomaterial-associated infections can be developed. These methods include new antibiotics, surgical strategies to prevent infection, and ways to stimulate the immune system and the tissue healing process. Specific topics include: the definition of microbial cell surface determinants important for adhesion to graft; the definition of extracellular bacterial enzymes and toxins involved in tissue breakdown and the local spread of infection; the prevention of the systemic spreading of infection with immunoglobulins and antibiotics; and the problem of multiple antibiotic resistance in most versatile pathogens.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator

Author: L. Bing Liem

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2001-02-28

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780792367437

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In addition to providing rapid and effective therapy for ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation, the ICD is now capable of providing a full spectrum dual-chamber pacing as well as therapies for atrial fibrillation. Soon, it will also be able to provide treatment for congestive heart failure using multi-site ventricular pacing and provide continuous hemodynamic monitoring. This book serves as an introductory text to provide those who are relatively novice to this technology. In its manual form, it outlines the pertinent components of ICD functions and the basic differences among the various models.