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Machines in Our Hearts: The Cardiac Pacemaker, the Implantable Defibrillator, and American Health Care
Examines the evolution of cardiac rhythm management, primarily focusing on the pacemaker and implantable defibrillator (ICD). It traces their invention, design improvements, and market introduction, …
Published on 4 months ago
Lyme Disease: Why It’s Spreading, How It Makes You Sick, and What to Do about It
A comprehensive overview of Lyme disease, detailing its history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It explores the biology of the bacteria responsible, various tick vectors, and animal reservoirs…
Published on 4 months ago
Lyric Poetry by Women of the Italian Renaissance
Offers an overview of lyric poetry by women of the Italian Renaissance, highlighting its diversity and richness. The sources emphasize the prominence of female writers during this period, a fact cele…
Published on 4 months ago
Lucid Dream: The Journey Resumes
Focusing on his journey through self-discovery and career choices, particularly his initial engineering path versus his inclination towards writing and public service. The narrative, presented as a s…
Published on 4 months ago
Lure of the Arcane: The Literature of Cult and Conspiracy
Explores the historical continuity and evolution of secret societies and conspiracy narratives within literature. It analyzes how various cults, orders, and clandestine groups, from ancient mystery c…
Published on 4 months ago
Love from A to Z
This story follows two Muslim teenagers, Zayneb and Adam, who navigate personal challenges and an unexpected connection while on spring break in Doha. Zayneb is suspended from school for speaking out…
Published on 4 months ago
Love Her Wild: Poems
It features a collection of short, evocative poems and prose passages primarily exploring themes of love, relationships, self-discovery, and the beauty of life's experiences. The text also includes p…
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Mastering Game Theory: A Comprehensive Introduction to Strategic Decision Making
A comprehensive introduction to game theory, beginning with its historical evolution from early concepts to the foundational work of John von Neumann and Oscar Morgenstern, and significantly, John F.…
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Maternal Megalomania: Julia Domna and the Imperial Politics of Motherhood
Focuses on the Severan dynasty, with a particular emphasis on Julia Domna and the political utilization of her image. The author examines literary, numismatic, and epigraphic sources to understand ho…
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Maryland Geography: An Introduction
Explores Maryland's multifaceted geography, history, and economy. It begins by outlining pre-European Native American periods and their adaptation to environmental changes, followed by details of the…
Published on 4 months ago