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Intra-Operative Monitoring: A Comprehensive Approach
Donald Farrell MD.
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This book introduces the basics of evoked potentials(诱发电位)and their use as a diagnostic tool and as an intra-operative tool to reduce injury during surgery on the central and secondary nervous systems.
Retribution: A Jack Sanders Novelette
Philip Barnard
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Horrified by what he finds, clinical psychologist Dr. Jack involves himself in a dangerous journey in an attempt to apologize for his family's murderous behavior.
Energy Made Easy: Helping Citizens Become Energy-Literate
Ronald Stein / Todd Royal
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From renewable intermittent(间歇性的)electricity to global warming and electrical nets, Energy Made Easy brings easy-to-read, layman's explanations to complex issues helping citizens become energy-literate.
Nature Is My Teacher: Baby Steps to Follow Mother Nature
Prabhash Karan
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Mother has been and will always remain the same with love, devotion, and dedication; and giving nature the features of a mother-life-giving and fostering-is simply personification as a caring mother. When Mother Nature teaches, we learn. Nature Is My Teacher reveals the deep emotional connection between human evolution and civilization.
The Luling Mountains in Jinzhou, Liaoning Province, used to be a deserted area without even a single tree. Now, it is a leafy paradise for birds, and tourists are flooding in. The huge transformation has occurred thanks to the consistent efforts of Tian Wangui, 67, and his wife Lu Min, 63, over nearly half a century.
In 1982, the couple contracted(承包)the land-use rights of the two mountains near their home. They intended to plant fruit trees in the mountains to make a living. Back then, the mountains were deserted with no trees at all. To help the seedlings(树苗)they planted survive in the barren(贫瘠的)land, the couple had to carry water to the mountains on their backs. They also bought whatever seeds were available from a nearby forest farm and spread them every spring, hoping to afforest the mountains. With such an extensive planting method, however, they initially failed to see many seeds take root in the barren soil. But the couple didn't give up.
The couple's perseverance finally paid off. They discovered that some tree species were tough enough to survive, including pine and mulberry. Now, more than 50,000 trees of over 20 species cover the land they contracted, following their consistent efforts to sow tree seeds year after year.
As the mountains became lush(郁郁葱葱), Tian and Lu were charged with a new task-patrolling(巡逻)their nearly 67 hectares of forest every day to prevent fires. The patrol even didn't stop on the eve of last year's Chinese Lunar New Year. Instead of watching the CCTV Spring Festival Gala on Jan. 21st like most Chinese, the couple went to patrol the mountains with the families of their son and daughter. "Many people set off fireworks to mark the arrival of the new year, so the holiday is a time when we have to stay cautious against fire threats," Tian said.
The couple has no plans to quit their work, and they hope their children will follow in their footsteps. "We cherish the mountains and trees as we cherish our own children," Lu said. "Even as we grow old, they will continue to patrol the woods and watch over the birds."
Step aside, blue collar. And white collar, pink collar and green collar. There's a new collar in town. "New collar" jobs are those that require advanced skills but not necessarily advanced degrees, especially in emerging high-tech fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity (网络安全), electric vehicles and robotics.
There are real fears that workers will lose jobs to technology especially artificial intelligence, in the coming years. But "new collar" optimists think in a more positive way: There are also real opportunities ahead for skilled workers who know how to handle machines.
"Somebody has to program, monitor and maintain those robots," said Sarah Boisvert, the founder of the New-Collar Network.
Even if millions of high-tech jobs are created in the coming years, the impact on workers who lose jobs may be significant. For many Americans without four-year college degrees, according to census (人口普查) data, the new job market will require training.
Ginni Rometty, a former chief executive of IBM, is believed to have created a "new collar" in 2016. At the time, she said, IBM was having trouble filling cybersecurity jobs, partly because outdated criteria required that candidates have college degrees.
"Due to our high qualifications in these online jobs, we overlooked a large number of qualified and available candidates," she wrote in an email. "Unless millions of people are trained in the skills employers need now," she added, "they risk being unemployed even as millions of good-paying jobs go unfilled."
Christopher M. Cox, a researcher who has written about the new-collar economy, said, "The alternative model of four-year universities is really great." However, he added that "new collar" may also be a clever term that relieves the anxiety of workers by defining the constantly changing labor market and technology companies as more ideal rather than "terminators (终结者)."
Bees are more than just honey-makers, They are essential pollinators (传粉者) that help maintain the balance of our ecosystems and the diversity of our crops. Bees are among the most diverse and plentiful insects on Earth, with over 20,000 species worldwide. They belong to the order Hymenoptera (膜翅目昆虫), which also includes wasps, ants, and sawflies.
Bees have evolved to feed on nectar (花蜜) and pollen from flowers, and in doing so, they transfer pollen from one flower to another, enabling fertilization (受精) and reproduction. This process, called pollination, is essential for the survival of many plants, especially those that produce fruits, nuts, seeds, and vegetables that we eat.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), bees and other pollinators affect 35% of global agricultural land, supporting the production of 87% of the leading food crops worldwide.
Pollination also enhances the quality and quantity of the crops, as well as their resistance to pests and diseases. Without bees and other pollinators, our food supply and our biodiversity would be at risk.
Unfortunately, bees are facing many threats, such as habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, diseases, and invasive species. The FAO estimates that 16.5％ of vertebrate (脊椎动物) pollinators and 40% of invertebrate pollinators, such as bees, are facing extinction. This could have serious consequences for our food security, our livelihoods, and our environment.
Therefore, it is important to protect the bees and their habitats, and to raise awareness about their role and value.
One way to appreciate and support the bees is to learn how to identify them and observe their behavior. You might be surprised by the diversity and beauty of the bees that visit your backyard, garden, or balcony.
Behind the sweaty hands, racing minds, and a general sense of misfortune, anxiety carries a lesser-known power. It can push us toward what matters to us. .
Connect We are social creatures. Connection is one of the strongest coping mechanisms(机制)we have. You don't have to talk to someone about what is bothering you to benefit from this. .
. In my own life, and those of others I know who have experienced anxiety either for a temporary situation or a long-term one, it is common, upon emerging from an anxiety, to feel an increased level of empathy(共情)for other people who are suffering in the world. This is beautiful. We can take that empathy and change it into kindness.
Acts of Kindness. A research study found that participants who participated in acts of kindness reported a greater decrease in anxiety when compared to controls. . A smile, encouraging words, or baking cupcakes for your housemates are all simple acts of kindness.
Take in the Beautiful Things. Mindfulness of the present moment allows us to surf through the anxieties we experience. . On the other hand, when we try to shut out anxiety, we also run the risk of shutting out the pleasant things.
A. Let us experience compassion
B. Let your anxiety fuel compassion
C. This has to be something extreme
D. It also opens us to the beauty around us
E. This doesn't have to be anything extreme
F. What follows are things to do with anxiety
G. Just being in the presence of others sharing life is enough
In a busy city, there lived an old bookseller named Mr. Finch. His tiny shop, hidden amid towering skyscrapers, was a 1 destination for book lovers. Mr. Finch was known for his warm smile and the 2 he could tell from his cherished books.
One summer afternoon, a young girl named Lily 3 his shop. She had a worn notebook in hand, filled with 4 and ideas. With 5 in her eyes, she asked, "Can you help me write a story?"
Mr. Finch nodded and 6 her to sit. They began with a blank page, and as they 7 , the world around them faded away. They 8 a tale of an enchanted (被施魔法的) forest, where trees whispered secrets and animals sang lullabies. Hours turned into minutes, and before Lily 9 it, the story had come to life. She thanked Mr. Finch, 10 to return.
Years passed, and one day, Lily; now a 11 author, returned to Mr. Finch's 12 . She handed him her latest book, dedicated to the old bookseller who had 13 her passion for storytelling. Mr. Finch's eyes welled with tears as he read the dedication. He realized that in helping Lily find her voice, he had also 14 his own purpose. From that day forward, he wrote stories that filled his little shop with magic.
And so, in a hidden comer of the city, among the towering buildings, Mr. Finch and Lily 15 that the power of a story could change lives, inspire dreams, and make even the smallest of places feel extraordinary.
Yellowstone is beautiful. No description I could give would do it in a right way. It is (fascinate) and full of natural wonders. Yellowstone is land rich in dates and memories. The park, 96% of is in Wyoming, 3% in Montana and 1% in Idaho, is celebrating a major milestone this year.
On this 150th anniversary, the National Park Service and Yellowstone fans looked at the past, present and future with events (plan) well into the year. Yellowstone National Park serves as a time capsule, a sort of ‘land that time forgot' in terms of wildlife. It is one of the few (place) where you can get a sense of a past when wildlife (control) our world. The significance of the park has changed over time, but in recent history it has shown us the critical role of wild places in contemporary life. The park has been leading (global) in establishing the range of approaches to (care) for wild animal. It is also a place for us to find (we) collective and individual centre. The importance of Yellowstone to wildlife conservation preserving our wild heritage cannot be overstated.
Onni always had a great time with his grandad in winter because his grandad would teach him how to ski and they sometimes went for trips in the nearby woods.
When Onni turned ten, his grandad told him he was old enough to go with him into the Finnish wilderness. Therefore, one day, they put on their skis and set off into the forest, travelling for several kilometres while the sky turned dark above them. Eventually, they arrived at a silent and beautiful wooden cabin. Grandad managed to push the door open. Inside, it was icy-cold and smelled damp and musty.
"Now we need a fire!" said grandad. He pointed at the pot-belly stove in the corner.
They collected armfuls of wood and chopped them up. Before long, a fire lighted up the cabin with a golden light! The old man pulled out a pan and began frying some sausages.
Onni stared out of the window. "What animals live out here?" he asked. "Oh, the forest is full of life!" his grandad answered. "I have seen snow hares, stags, bears and snowy owls. There was only one creature we never managed to see."
"What was that?" asked Onni. He was curious!
"Firefox! They say that during the day: his fur is inky-black. But at night, it shines with the most amazing colours! The light of his fur is supposed to brighten up the night sky at midwinter creating the wonderful glow that we call the Northern Lights, which always guide the people lost in forests."
Grandad sighed. "I always wanted to see this beast! It is said that whoever spots the Firefox would be blessed." Hearing this Onni looked out of the window again in the hope of being the lucky one.
Grandad turned the sausages over as they sizzled (发出咝咝声) in the pan. "Why don't you get some more firewood, Onni?" he suggested. Onni ventured out (冒险外出) again. As the boy was gathering more wood, he heard a sound and saw a glow in the trees.
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Overcome by curiosity, Onni followed the sound and the light.
"Grandad! Come out here!" Onni called.
