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1. 1. Discovering Timber Framed Buildings

   An Illustrated Guide to the Technology and History of Timber Framing

   

   This insightful guide delves into the rich history and intricate craftsmanship of timber-framed buildings, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their architectural significance. It explores the evolution of these structures from medieval times to the present, highlighting the techniques and tools used by craftsmen throughout the centuries. With detailed illustrations and photographs, the book serves as both an educational resource and a visual journey, celebrating the enduring beauty and functionality of timber-framed architecture.

2. 2. Rigor Mortis

   How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions

   

   A science journalist investigates the reproducibility crisis in biomedical research, revealing how flawed methods, perverse incentives, and sloppy lab practices generate unreliable findings and waste billions. Through case studies involving contaminated cell lines, questionable antibodies, and overhyped animal studies, it shows how systemic problems mislead scientists, patients, and policymakers. It also outlines reforms—such as better statistics, preregistration, reagent validation, and replication—to restore rigor and deliver treatments that genuinely help.

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