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20 DANGEROUS SEA ANIMALS IN THE WORLD by DANIEL CHRISTY 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 5 hours ago

The world of aquatic animals is a fascinating one. The book provides a precise explanation on the venomous marine fishes and animals,how they hunt for prey,their stunning strategies, and their characteristics.Embark on a journey of discovery and knowledge, as we provide in-depth insights into the behaviors, habitats, and unique features of these underwater marvels. Whether you're an avid marine enthusiast or someone seeking an adventure from the safety of your home, this book is the ultimate guide to understanding the captivating yet perilous world beneath the waves. Order your copy today and embark on a thrilling voyage into the depths of the ocean. Arm yourself with knowledge and marvel at the incredible diversity of marine life. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the mysteries of the sea.

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Length: 33 Pages
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How to Increase IQ: Discover How to Raise Your IQ and Increase Your Intelligence by Remy Simon 3.6 Stars (40 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

If you're read to raise your IQ and become a smarter version of yourself, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Intelligent people seem to have it better in so many ways. They get better grades and better jobs; and they even seem to get better options when it comes to friends and partners. They are able to think their way through life's challenges and come out as winners. In the past, it was common belief that there is only one kind of intelligence - that which is typically known as being 'book smart' or having a high IQ. It was also believed that intelligent people are born smart, and if you aren't so genetically blessed, well, tough luck. Thankfully for the rest of us, science now tells us otherwise. Now we know there are numerous facets to intelligence, and being book smart is only one part of it. For example, you may be clueless in math, but be extremely gifted in music (rhythmic intelligence) or sports (kinesthetic intelligence) or even with people (interpersonal intelligence). But even better, we also now know that intelligence can be acquired and developed. You can actually make yourself smart! And that's what this book is specifically designed to help you do. Together, we'll walk through all the aspects of intelligence in order for you to see how they relate to your IQ. Then, I will show you how to exercise you mental muscles and make the necessary lifestyle adjustments to actually increase your brainpower. Ready to get started? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... • The Different Aspects of Intelligence • How Your Intelligence and Aptitude is Measured and Evaluated • What IQ Testing Is and How You Can Improve Your Test Scores • The Commonplace Everyday Actions that can Raise Your Overall Intelligence • How to Use Decision Making to Enhance Intelligence • Much, much more! Download your copy today!

Genre: Science & Math [x]
Length: 46 Pages (1,010 KB)
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Dopamine Trap: How Social Media Hijacks Your Mind: The Hidden Cost of Social Media on Your Self-Esteem, Focus, and Happiness by Asa Eccleston-Kibilski 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Social media promises connection but often delivers isolation. Discover the psychological traps, privacy pitfalls, and addictive design that keep you endlessly scrolling. "Dopamine Trap" empowers you to break free from digital compulsions, protect your precious attention, and prioritize real-world connections. This is your guide to mindful tech use and reclaiming your well-being in the digital age.

Genre: Science & Math [x]
Length: 96 Pages (565 KB)
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The Genus Pinus by George Russell Shaw 3.4 Stars (6 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Length: 142 Pages (187 KB)
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Numerical Calculus: Differentiation and Integration by D. James Benton 4.5 Stars (34 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Before the advent of sophisticated programs capable of performing calculus symbolically, numerical differentiation and integration provided a means of solving seemingly intractable equations. Numerical methods can still be an efficient means of solving many such problems, but the real advantage of Numerical Calculus will always be in solving those problems that have no closed-form solution -- and these are legion. This book is filled with practical examples, code, and spreadsheets. I trust you will find it useful. I assume that you already have a command of analytical calculus and so I will jump right in to the numerical.

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Ancient Egypt, Extraterrestrial Origins by M.G. Hawking 3.9 Stars (35 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Explore the True Origins of a Majestic Civilization. For centuries, devoted scholars have endeavored to penetrate the mystery of Ancient Egypt, the stone-age culture that abruptly rose to create the greatest civilization of known history. Champollion, founder of Egyptology, was the first of a thousand such scholars, living simply in the heat and dust, trying to read for us the riddle of the achievements of a mysterious civilization, to snatch from the secretive soil the science and technology, the art and literature, the history and wisdom of Ancient Egypt. By its side Sumeria's culture was but a crude beginning; not even Greece or Rome would surpass it, far less our own. How did a small community just emerging from a Neolithic stage suddenly generate the most majestic and enduring civilization of the ages? The ascension of Ancient Egypt to a previously unknown zenith of culture lasting thousands of years demonstrated advancements that have long eluded explanation. Where did their unprecedented knowledge and sophistication come from? The voluminous lore of ancient Egyptian tradition relates that in the antediluvian time of zp tpj (generally transcribed as Zep Tepi), the "first occasion" or "first time," mysterious, highly enlightened "gods" appeared in Egypt, bearing previously unknown technology and knowledge. The texts inscribed on the walls of the Temple of Edfu in Upper Egypt contain explicit descriptions of the time of Zep Tepi and the coming of the "bringers of knowledge," recounting their arrival in a "cosmic egg" radiating colored light, bearing the "gods" who brought the gift of civilization to Egypt, the primary of which was Ptah, whose rule, the texts tell us, began circa 18,000 BC. In the Sahara Desert of southern Egypt is an area known as Nabta Playa. Here an ancient stone calendar circle, along with 25 other megalithic structures, was identified by archaeologist Fred Wendorf and his team in 1998. According to an extensive analysis by NASA ...

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Quantum Physics, Into The Light 2-In-1 Value: Quantum Physics + Relativity For Beginners: The 7 Bizarre Discoveries You Must Know To Master Them ... by John Stoddard 4.8 Stars (105 Reviews)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

Silver Medal Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Awards Are you ready to master Quantum Physics fast through just 4 bizarre discoveries, even if you've got zero prior experience or training in the subject? Then keep reading... In 1965, the great American physicist Richard Feynman famously proclaimed, "I think I can safely say that nobody understands Quantum Mechanics." Is there any wonder why? Particles that pop in and out of existence... Spooky action at a distance that travels faster than light... Infinite universes and branching realities... The impossible phenomenon that breaks the rules of physics and altered the course of WWII... Miracle computers that work 158 million times faster than the world's best supercomputers... Most people, unfortunately, were never taught how wonderful and spectacular Quantum Physics really and truly is in school... And the ones who do receive formal training are overwhelmed with advanced mathematics that only makes sense to a fraction of the population... In this book, we will break through the confusion and reveal to you the most important ideas of Quantum Physics, told through the amazing true story of just 4 bizarre discoveries - many of which were made completely by accident! In Quantum Physics, Into the Light, you'll discover: • How one young physicist accidentally discovered quantum physics with a math trick and changed our entire understanding of light and matter forever. • The true secret nature of light (get ready to be extremely confused). • How a playful riddle about a dead cat started as a joke but later smashed our entire interpretation of reality forever. • Why and how Newton got gravity wrong (and Einstein got it right). • How a man you've never heard of took us to the brink of a Theory of Everything (and why we're not there yet). • Proof there's a black hole at the center of the Milky Way. • Einstein's top-secret letter to President Roosevelt that saved the Allies in ...

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How to Heal Toxic Thoughts: Breaking Free from Negative Thinking Patterns and Rediscovering Inner Peace (Empower Mind) by Aria Ponder 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

Let go of the noise in your head and achieve inner peace by breaking free from toxic thoughts! Are you tired of feeling trapped in a cycle of negativity, self-doubt, and anxiety? Do toxic thoughts hold you back from experiencing true inner peace and fulfillment? If so, then "How to Heal Toxic Thoughts: Breaking Free from Negative Thinking Patterns and Rediscovering Inner Peace" is just what you need! Did you know that having negative thoughts is an evolutionary trait that keeps us safe? Unfortunately, too much of it keeps us small. And when it becomes overwhelming, it begins to poison your entire outlook. Toxic thoughts have become an epidemic, affecting most of us daily. With studies showing that around 70% of average people's thoughts tend to be negative, it's no wonder that discontent has become society's default setting. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this groundbreaking book, you'll embark on a transformative journey to understand, challenge, and ultimately overcome toxic thought patterns that have been holding you back. With "How to Heal Toxic Thoughts" in your arsenal, you'll learn about: • Origins of Toxic Thoughts: Gain insight into the root causes of toxic thinking and how they impact your mental health and well-being. • Identifying Your Toxic Thought Patterns: Learn powerful techniques for recognizing and analyzing your own thought patterns, including reflective exercises and mindfulness practices. • Challenging Toxic Thoughts: Discover cognitive restructuring techniques, behavioral activation strategies, and the power of gratitude and positive affirmations to break free from negative beliefs. • Cultivating Emotional Resilience: Develop the resilience and optimism needed to navigate life's challenges with grace and confidence. • Embracing Self-Compassion and Acceptance: Practice self-compassion, mindfulness, and forgiveness to let go of perfectionism and self-criticism. • Healing Through Mindfulness: Explore ...

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Length: 193 Pages (5,218 KB)
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Radiation: The Basics by Alan Hall PhD 3.0 Stars (6 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Radiation? What's that all about then? Where does radiation come from? What does it do? This eBook takes a look at the many different types of radiation including radioactivity, X-rays and other forms of emissions such as cell phone radiation. It also examines the nuclear power industry and the effects that different types of radiation has on living cells. The book is backed up by references to other work on this topic and every term used is explained in a jargon-free, easy to understand fashion. This book would be useful to students and laypersons who need to be better informed on radiation.

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2889-The *Super Prediction*: 40 times Jules Verne + son amazing predictions by Gerald Wartensteiner Price verified 14 hours ago

2889-The *Super Prediction* 40 times Jules Verne + son amazing predictions »Everything that a man can imagine, other people will realize« (Jules Verne 1828-1905) Jules Verne, the famous French writer the "father" of science fiction foresaw the technological future. Michel Verne, his son, wrote a short story in 1889 with the following title: »A day in the life of an American journalist in the year 2889« This story was first published by Jules Verne in 1891. Content of the story in telegram style: Humor-amazing inventions-wealth in fairyland. 2889 Are we already living in the "fairyland of the year 2889" ? How many super predictions of Jules Verne + son have already fulfilled »now« in the 21st century? The result is surprising. Time Do we have all the time in the "world"? The topic "Time and Heaven" is described in the "Appendix". Health and joy In this sense I wish all readers much health, joy and *peace*.

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Houseplants for Beginners: Learn to choose, grow and propagate plants in your home (Gardening with Elizabeth Martens Book 1) by Elizabeth Martens 4.2 Stars (131 Reviews)    Price verified 29 minutes ago

What if you could not only grow beautiful houseplants for yourself to enjoy, but also propagate them to give to friends or to sell? With many people working from home and with weather becoming more extreme, your home environment is more important than ever. Houseplants are becoming increasingly popular and are a great hobby for all ages. Plants clean the air in your home and provide you with fresh oxygen. Not only this, but they are beautiful to look at and contribute to the ambiance of your home. They are also low-maintenance friends, a pet requires a lot of work, house plants are much easier and thrive with some basic nurturing. My name is Elizabeth Martens, I have been growing house plants for most of my adult life, almost 30 years! I have learned what to do and what not to do the hard way, that is why I'm sharing with you the important basics of growing houseplants in your home so you don't waste any time or money. I have included many tips and tricks that I have also learned over the years. To me, propagating plants is a win-win situation, the plant ensures its offspring will be around for a long time and you get more plants to enjoy yourself, or give as gifts or sell. And this can all be done in your home! Houseplants for Beginners covers all the main points you will need to know when choosing a new plant for your home and how to successfully grow and propagate it. In Houseplants for Beginners you will learn: • Common types of house plants • How to choose a plant that suites your home and lifestyle • What conditions your plant needs to thrive • Proper containers for your plant • Fertilizing your plant • Common plants for easy propagation • How to propagate your plants for gifts or to sell • Over 50 color photos! • Additional access to download my BONUS book "Terrarium Gardening." And that's not all! The world has changed a lot recently, many people are spending more time at home, why not fill your home environment with ...

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Mind Blown: An A to Z Guide for Raising Consciousness by T. S. Martin (Self Publishing) 5.0 Stars (24 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

DISPENZA MEETS DEEPAK If you could have a superpower, what would it be? In this enlightening book, T. S. Martin shares a profound perspective on how to achieve self-empowerment using the energy of consciousness. As a how-to guide of energetic healing methods, Mind Blown will help raise your consciousness, and your health, wealth, and happiness to help you find true transformation. As a beginning guide for the consciously curious, Mind Blown teaches you how to raise your vibrational frequency to a whole new level of what it means to have human superpowers. Beginning with the origins of a vibrational universe, this book explores everything from aliens, ascension, and auras, to chakras, karma, and kundalini to the mind-blowing piezoelectric effect! Mind Blown will help you discover and unleash the innate yet inactive potential of your subconscious mind. In this book, you will learn: • How to manifest health, wealth, love, and happiness. • How to release fears, shadows, and false beliefs through introspection. • How to use vibrational energy tools for self-empowerment and self-healing. • How to create your heart's desires with meditation and visualization exercises. • And much more... Mind Blown is for anyone searching for spiritual awareness and life fulfillment. Intriguing vibrational energy tools and scientific-based techniques will help you manifest your goals and dreams to help you achieve more personal potential and consciously create anything you've ever desired! To create a life by design through the power of the mind, grab a copy now!

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A Self-Help Guide to Sleep Insomnia Treatment: Discover How to Treat & Beat Insomnia Today and Learn What Causes Insomnia to Begin With by Tobias Bertrand 3.7 Stars (10 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

If you're ready to say 'goodbye' to insomnia and 'hello' to sleeping like a baby, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Most people experience sleeplessness every now and then. When we are extremely excited for a highly-anticipated event the following day (like a kid on the night before his birthday), it's not uncommon to spend the better part of the night tossing and turning in bed. The same is true when we dread what the morning will bring. However, when this sleeplessness becomes a regular pattern at bedtime, it extends beyond worrisome... it's downright unhealthy and unproductive. Insomnia is not something that should be taken lightly, because it can cause serious mental and physical harm if not addressed and rectified. Adequate sleep is critical to our everyday bodily functions; without it, you may experience difficulty keeping mental focus, physical exhaustion, and a decreased resistance against disease and infection. If you're suffering from insomnia, be assured that this condition can be treated - and you don't have to resort to pharmaceuticals to do so. The first step is to understand the sleeping process and the various causes of insomnia, which we will discuss in detail. Then, we'll cover the most effective treatment options you can apply to combat insomnia and ensure a good night's sleep. So if you're ready to get snoozing, let's get reading. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... • How Much Sleep is Considered Adequate • The Various Root Causes of Insomnia • Lifestyle Changes to Help Combat Sleeping Problems • Medical and Non-Medical Treatments for Insomnia • Easy Practical Tips to Sleep Soundly at Night • Much, much more! Download your copy today!

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Analytics & Probability: Data Science, Data Analysis and Predictive Analytics for Business & Risk Management, Statistics, Combinations, and ... by Daniel Covington 3.0 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

2 BOOKS IN 1 - USE THE POWER OF ANALYTICS AND PROBABILITY TO DISCOVER WHAT YOUR TARGET CUSTOMERS ARE THINKING AND HOW TO USE THAT AS AN EDGE IN IDENTIFYING SOLUTIONS AND STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU MOVE FORWARD. Book 1 - Analytics: Data Science, Data Analysis and Predictive Analytics for Business Getting your business up and running or starting on your career path is one thing, but have a sustainable business or career is completely another. Many people make the mistake of making plans but having no follow-through. This is where analytics comes in. Don't you wish to have the power to know what your target consumers are thinking? Won't you want to have a preview of what future trends to expect in the market you are in? Well, this book is just the one you need. This book will teach you, in simple and easy-to-understand terms, how to take advantage of data from your daily operations and make such data a powerful tool that can influence how well your business does over time. The contents of this book are designed to help you use data to your advantage to enhance business outcomes! Here's what this book will teach you: • Why data is your single most powerful tool • How to conduct data analysis to enhance your business • Which steps to take in performing predictive analysis • What techniques you need to employ to achieve sustainable success PLUS: • Descriptive Analysis • Predictive Analysis • Regression Techniques • Machine Learning Strategies • Risk Management Tips • And Much, Much, More Book 2 - Probability: Risk Management, Statistics, Combinations, and Permutations for Business Whether you are retail employee or a budding entrepreneur, or really just someone looking to contribute to your place of work, you will surely encounter problems that require planning and analysis to address them. What you may not know is that, most of the time statistics, specifically probability and its concepts, will often give you an edge in identifying ...

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IBM SPSS: 3 in 1- Beginner's Guide+ Tips and Tricks+ Simple and Effective Strategies to Learn About Statistics Using IBM SPSS by Walker Schmidt 3.3 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

We live in a world where information takes on a life of its own and spreads rapidly. Faster than ever before. For some people, their lives depend on obtaining a steady stream of information as it affects their lives in the most telling ways. The daily news is the simplest example of this phenomenon. It is truly the lifeblood of society and helps us evolve into better informed individuals with every passing day. As one can tell, information on the whole comes at us from every direction. Its influence on business, politics, and government, banking, the STEM fields, and even the social sciences cannot be understated. But its journey begins with raw data being compiled by means of an experiment or study. For more than 50 years, SPSS has led data science and the statistical market, remaining at the forefront of the changing technological world. Simple and complex statistics can be done easily with IBM SPSS Statistics. What Can You Do With IBM SPSS? SPSS Statistics covers the complete process of statistical analysis: planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting, to improve decision making and performance. ? Analytical process: planning, data collection, analysis, reporting, and deployment. ? The powerful performance of model creation, evaluation, and automation. ? Advanced management of models and analysis decisions locally, in the cloud or as a hybrid. ? Big data to extract predictive value information and create effective business strategies. The content of the SPSS course is aimed at users, specialists, doctoral students, and students in the fields of social and market research, business administration (marketing, business intelligence) and psychological, clinical, pharmaceutical, and biological research. If you're looking for a hands-on, step by step guide that provides simple and effective strategies to help you master statistics using IBM SPSS, then you've found the right book. Click the Buy Now button to grab your copy today!

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1 TO 100 ROMAN NUMBERS BOOK by Abhijit singh 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

This book is designed for kids to learn roman numbers.

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URBAN BUSHCRAFT (THE URBAN SURVIVAL SERIES Book 3) by David Holman 5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Welcome to "Urban Bushcraft: Mastering Survival and Thriving in the Concrete Jungle," a definitive guide that unveils the untold secrets of thriving amidst the urban chaos, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to navigate the city with mastery. Embark on an Urban Odyssey of Survival and Mastery Unleash Your Inner Pioneer: Balancing Urban and Bushcraft Skills In a world where self-reliance and adaptability are paramount, Imagine mastering the skill of starting a fire not just for warmth but for cooking your own meals amidst the cityscape. Envision crafting tools from unconventional urban materials that double as works of art and functionality. It's about embracing traditional techniques while seamlessly integrating them into your modern lifestyle, as you discover that Urban Bushcraft isn't just for survival -- it's for thriving within the urban labyrinth. Elevate Your Awareness: Navigating the Urban Landscape The urban jungle is complex, diverse, and dynamic, demanding a heightened state of awareness. "Urban Bushcraft" delves into the intricacies of navigating the urban landscape with precision and mastery. Imagine using landmarks and points of reference to chart your course through city streets, reading maps and GPS devices to become a modern-day urban cartographer, and creating navigation plans that make you a true urban wayfinder. As you elevate your awareness, you unlock the ability to traverse the city with confidence, whether it's during routine exploration or unexpected crises. Thriving in Unpredictability: Mastering Survival Skills Survival in the concrete jungle is a test of resourcefulness, adaptability, and the ability to transform challenges into opportunities. Dive into the realm of mastering survival skills that set you apart in times of need. Imagine constructing a shelter from unexpected urban materials, identifying clean water sources amidst the chaos, and foraging for wild edibles hidden in plain sight. From understanding ...

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The Terrace Stargazer: Beginners Guide to the night sky and telescopes by Saketh Kasumurthy 5.0 Stars (9 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

This book will serve as a guide for readers who are unfamiliar with astronomy and the night sky. In this novices ' guide, you will discover all the knowledge needed to begin gazing at the night sky. The book also talks about the challenges one could encounter when pursuing this interest. The primary basis for this work is telescopic observation.

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IBM SPSS: Tips and Tricks to Learn and Study Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z by Walker Schmidt 3.7 Stars (12 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

For more than 50 years, SPSS has led data science and the statistical market, remaining at the forefront of the changing technological world. Simple and complex statistics can be done easily with IBM SPSS Statistics. "IBM SPSS: Tips and Tricks to Learn and Study about Statistics using IBM SPSS from A-Z" is designed to gain more in-depth and more meaningful knowledge from your data and predict what is likely to happen next. It will allow you to find new opportunities, improve efficiency, and minimize risk in your analysis on IBM SPSS. What Can You Do With IBM SPSS? SPSS Statistics covers the complete process of statistical analysis: planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting, to improve decision making and performance. ? Analytical process: planning, data collection, analysis, reporting, and deployment. ? The powerful performance of model creation, evaluation, and automation. ? Advanced management of models and analysis decisions locally, in the cloud or as a hybrid. ? Big data to extract predictive value information and create effective business strategies. What Will You Learn In This book? This book offers beginners an understanding-oriented introduction to the central statistical methods of descriptive statistics and inductive inference statistics (applied statistics). It also focuses on learning statistics with SPSS. It provides you with a solid introduction to the basic functions of the statistical software IBM SPSS Statistics with the common methods and procedures of data import, data analysis, and the presentation of results. ? Make graphs, tables for descriptive analysis, and simple or complex statistical processes. Identify relationships between variables, predict trends, and make predictions. ? Apply linear and nonlinear models to the data. ? Expand your statistical analysis capabilities using Bayesian statistics. ? Raise the accuracy of your estimates using the new quantile regression. ? Get accurate results that will help you ...

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Planets and Solar System: My Space Adventure bedtime stories for Kids 6-12 yrs: Children book : Rocket Ship kids stories; planets, outer space ... by Itolee Williams 3.9 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

A rocket ship explores the galaxy with a child being an astronaut. The child engages in many explorations as the rocket takes him around the universe. This book celebrates exploration. It supports the ability to dream big and set out to achieve great adventures in life.

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Nazi Secrets: An Occult Breach in the Fabric of History by Frank Lost 3.5 Stars (105 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Nazi secrets are weird enough. It is therefore unnecessary to add more fantasies to the genuine historical facts in the field of Nazi occultism, especially when it comes to their expeditions and their pseudo-scientific researches. The true amateur of sensational and strange stories can still be fully satisfied with Himmler's Witch Project, or the Hollow Earth Theory. In many aspects, the Nazi era was like a breach in space and time. What happened during these almost 12 years of dictatorship, at the heart of Europe in one of the most civilized and industrially advanced countries, does not match the moral, philosophical and religious values that prevailed everywhere else at the same time in the world. There is therefore a need to revisit all historical facts linked to Nazi "oddities" that one rarely finds in mainstream historians' books. This book aims at separating these facts, however esoteric and strange they can be, from post-war fabrications and commercial lies. The amateur of mysteries and dark secrets will not be disappointed, though, since in this quest reality is often stranger than fiction. CONTENTS (including rare pictures) : HISTORICAL ODDITIES Non-Whites & Jews in the German Army Spring of Life and Baby Abductions Lake Toplitz: the Nazi Abyss Werewolves The Underground Reich Der Riese The Jonas Valley Wonder Weapons NAZI OCCULTISM The Hollow Earth Theory World Ice Theory Neuschwabenland The Ahnenerbe Cancelled expeditions Human experiments The Wewelsburg Hexen Files Hitler and Magic Wotan and the Aryan Archetype POST WAR MYTHS The Morning of the Magicians Hitler's Death The Mystic Treasure of the SS Fantasy Wonder Weapons Die Glocke Strahlkanone Nazi UFOs The Amerika Bomber Project The Genocide Nazism Becomes a Semi-Religious Movement The Black Sun The Vril

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Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Electrical Engineering Systems (AITEES 2022) (Atlantis ... by Valentina E. Balas (Atlantis Press) Price verified 14 hours ago

This is an open access book. The focus of the conference is to provide a unique platform for exchange of ideas and synergy among researchers, academicians and industrial experts across the globe belonging to emerging electrical engineering domains. It also provides a premier platform for the people to present and discuss the most recent innovations and solutions in solving complex and challenging problems related to intelligent electrical engineering systems. Such a blend of various research-oriented minds will lead to productive results and further advancements in electrical engineering research. The book invites submission of novel, recent area of innovation and previously unpublished research work/idea in the field of modern applications of artificial intelligence techniques to electrical engineering systems. The applications of artificial intelligence related to various fields of electrical engineering are mentioned in the conference tracks. The conference is meant to discuss the challenges and applications of latest evolutionary computing techniques, neural networks, fuzzy logic, machine learning and data analytics in the fields of power systems, power electronics, robotics, automation, instrumentation, control systems, mechatronics and photonics. It provides a platform to the students, researchers, scientists, faculty members, professionals and practitioners to interact, present and get innovative ideas in the field of electrical engineering. As a part of AITEES-2022, many keynote sessions are planned to enhance the research and innovation skills of participants. Eminent professors from academic institutions and world renowned industrial experts from India and abroad will deliver keynote sessions.

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The Future of Being Human and Other Essays by Sylvia Engdahl 4.2 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

What will humans be like in the future? According to science fiction author Sylvia Engdahl, they will be no different from what they're like now. There will be many innovations in technology and ways of daily life, but people are people, wherever and whenever they happen to live, and that's not going to change. In this book Engdahl departs from the theme of space colonization on which her past essays (available in her book From This Green Earth) have focused, and discusses such topics as artificial intelligence, "paranormal" psi powers, healthcare policy, and the coming loss of personal privacy. Her controversial views on these subjects will inspire thought about what the future is likely to bring.

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Cow Dung - A Down-To-Earth Solution To Global Warming And Climate Change by Dr. Sahadeva dasa (Soul Science University Press) 3.4 Stars (42 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Environmental crisis is for real and it's coming around faster than you think. It's not a brainchild of some conspiracy theorist but a tangible, perceivable fact, proven by the catastrophic events all over the world. But for most of us, caught up in the daily grind, it's hardly a subject worth pondering over. Common man in the streets of London, New York or Delhi has very little time to worry about some ozone layer up there or some damn iceberg in the North Pole. At best, it is a snow bear's problem. But the scientific fraternity and many political leaders don't think so. They are waking up to the horrors of global warming and climatic change. Hectic efforts are on to contain the damage but with very little success. This book provides a simple solution to this grave crisis which has the potential to wipe out life altogether. This is a calamity of unprecedented proportions coming our way and a point of no return for the industrial civilization. One of the arguments sceptics throw back at you is that the climate has always changed, and that is absolutely right. It's the rate of change that is the problem right now. It's changing so quickly that it exceeds our adaptive capacity. We are in a hole and it's time to stop digging.

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Roundup (Glyphosate) is Making You Sicker than You Think:: Overcome Cancer, Allergies, Autism, Liver Damage and more! by George McClelland 3.7 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This book is short, but perhaps the most important book you will read in order to improve your health. We were assured that Roundup was safe and did not damage our environment. History and research has proven it is not safe and is damaging our environment. It is behind most of the explosion of illnesses. It is used in such large quantities that it is in our air, rain and water supply. Even those of us who are careful of what we eat and drink are still exposed to it and even small exposure causes major health problems. Research has found a way to repair the damage in your body caused by Roundup (glyphosate). You will find a link enclosed which will educate you on this breakthrough. I did not attempt to give you all the details because you will learn enough in this book to make an educated decision. If you want the background scientific research, you can click on the proper link below. The explosion in all forms of sicknesses have many causes, most of which lie in what industry is doing to us and our environment. Most of the big corporations are owned or controlled by the same cartel of people. They have the money to buy our politicians or to force the politicians to do their bidding. Laws are being written to allow them to destroy our health and environment and not be held accountable. Unless we, the public, educate ourselves about what is really going on in our world, we are doomed to die painful and early deaths. We cannot count on our government to protect us because it is too busy protecting the people who are destroying our world and our health. We have been brainwashed to believe everything they say is good and we must wake ourselves up from our slumber. If not, the future of humans on this earth is going to be a lot shorter than any of us expect. We must begin holding our government - representatives and congressmen/women alike - accountable. Elected officials who vote for detrimental laws must be removed from office. And I am talking about both federal ...

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Mathematical Solution Unifying the Four Fundamental Forces in Nature by Richard Lighthouse 3.4 Stars (62 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

This technical note describes a simple mathematical-geometrical solution for unifying the four fundamental forces in nature. The fundamental forces of gravitation, electromagnetism, strong force, and the weak force are actually different aspects of the same force. In general, the relationship between the four forces can be described using a form of the equation for Analog Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (Analog-QAM). This equation form is developed utilizing the concept of a "blinking" or discrete physical universe. The approach to develop the solution is described by minimizing the number of available dimensions (zero), which is in contrast to numerous efforts (String theory, Mtheory, Quantum gravity) that attempt to maximize the number of dimensions under consideration. An Electrical Universe (EU) model is presented that provides sufficient conditions for a solution. This mathematical solution should be tested against experimental data to confirm its validity, however it is noted that, "discrete-time" forces will be measured differently than "time-averaged" forces in a laboratory environment. Confirmation of the theory is suggested through small, discrete-time interval measurements of the gravitational acceleration force and the electromagnetic force, where they will be seen to vary continuously, and yet also retain a "time-averaged" value. Each reader must comprehend that our universe literally blinks off and on, more than 1 trillion times every second. For those unconvinced that our universe is blinking, please read "1024 Elementary Particles," which provides compelling mathematical evidence. -

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Conservation Jobs: The Step-by-Step System to Get Hired as a Wildlife Conservationist by Conservation Careers 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

Do you want to work in wildlife conservation? Are you struggling to get interviews for conservation jobs? Read the ultimate guide to producing successful CVs, Resumes and Cover Letters by Conservation Careers. Whether you're applying for your first professional experience or shifting careers into conservation, this step-by-step guide will help you write a killer application designed to get you an interview. In it you'll learn: > The 10 key steps to the application process? From deciding to apply through to submitting your application. > How to create stand-out applications? With real-life examples of before and after applications. > Which CV or resume style is right for you? Using a series of templates and examples to help you choose. Throughout the guide you'll find exercises, tips and links to extra resources. You can work through the guide from beginning to end, or jump to the sections you need most. BONUS Get free access to Conservation Careers' Free Video Training Series: How to Get a Conservation Job. Learn how to quickly and easily start your career as a professional wildlife conservationist with Conservation Careers.

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The Land of Little Rain by Mary Austin (Open Road Media) 4.2 Stars (303 Reviews)    Price verified 59 minutes ago

A stirring tribute to the unique beauty of theAmerican Southwest In the region stretching from the High Sierras south of Yosemite to the Mojave Desert, water is scarce and empty riverbeds hint at a lush landscape that has long since vanished. But the desert is far from lifeless. For those who know where to look, the "land of little rain" is awash in wonders. In this exquisite meditation on the people, flora, and fauna of the American desert, Mary Austin introduces readers to the secret treasures of the landscape she loved above all others. Her lyrical essays profoundly influenced the work of nature writers and conservationists, among them Edward Abbey and Terry Tempest Williams, and have inspired generations of readers to visit some of the country's most stunning national parks, including Death Valley and Joshua Tree. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.

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Time Matters: 1st edition by Alexandre Kassiantchouk 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

7th edition available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQR92W6D , and it is free! Misinterpretation of Hubble's observation (of distant stars looking red) led to Universe expansion and Bing Bang speculations. Actual reason for his observation is time in the past was slower: • Let's say, 10 billion years ago you started sending letters to yourself, one letter a day. • 10 billion years have passed, and now, for some reason, our day is twice shorter/faster than it used to be, and letters start coming. • How many letters you'll be receiving a day? Answer: 1 letter every OTHER day. • Frequency of getting letters a day as-if dropped twice. And if 14B years ago time was twice slower than today, then of 100 light-waves sent a second, you'll be receiving 50 waves a second now. Frequency drop = wavelength increase = redshift. Cosmology collapsed on twice slower time 14B years ago (wavelength change was incorrectly explained as space/wave expansion - Doppler effect). Second chapter solves Vera Rubin's puzzle about Milky Way and spiral galaxies - something extra speeds them up, but holds together. Solution is in time dilation - time in spiral arms runs faster and holds galaxy together. Fifth chapter is about time dilation spawning matter: "Vacuum" is "unstable" - "virtual" particle-antiparticle pairs appear, but next moment they disappear - annihilate. But uneven flow of time in an area throws this balance off - some pairs miss rendezvous - miss coming back together into "vacuum". And this chapter points at antimatter asylum. For more problems and solution read the book...

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Introduction to Biological Aging Theory by Theodore Goldsmith (Azinet Press) 4.0 Stars (52 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Why do we age? The answer to this question is critical to our ability to prevent and treat highly age-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease that now cause the majority of deaths in the developed world. For centuries aging has been considered an unalterable and therefore untreatable condition. We can find treatments for individual diseases but not for aging. Consequently, the effectiveness of medical treatment declines with age. New thinking backed by recent discoveries increasingly suggests that aging is itself a treatable condition and that treatments that delay aging can be found to treat or delay occurrence of age-related diseases. Anti-aging medicine is therefore possible. In addition, in order to understand (and find treatments for) age-related diseases we need to understand the biological mechanisms that cause the drastic increase in incidence with age. Different theories suggest very different disease mechanisms. This book provides an overview of biological aging theories including history, current status, major scientific controversies, current medical research, and implications for the future of medicine. Major topics include: human mortality as a function of age, aging mechanisms and processes, the programmed vs. non-programmed aging controversy, empirical evidence on aging, and the feasibility of anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Research and practice of anti-aging medicine is also discussed, Evolution theory is essential to aging theories. Theorists have been struggling for 160 years to explain how observed aging, deterioration, and consequent death fit with Darwin's survival-of-the-fittest concept. This book explains how continuing genetics discoveries have produced changes in the way we think about evolution that in turn lead to new thinking about the evolutionary nature of aging. Education Level: This book uses terminology like phenotype, diploid, introns, genome, and prokaryote, and is suitable for those having an ...

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Novel Foods and Edible Insects in the European Union: An Interdisciplinary Analysis by Lucia Scaffardi 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 14 hours ago

This open access book proposes an in-depth study on a vast range of issues connected to the regulation of Novel Foods in the European Union, pursuing an interdisciplinary approach and thus providing a comprehensive picture of this complex topic. Particular attention is paid not only to the current EU legislative framework, its positive innovations, unsolved problems and limits, but also to food safety issues and the potential impact of Novel Foods on sustainability and food security. In addition, the book focuses on a particular category of Novel Foods: insects for human consumption. These products recently gained momentum after the first EU Commission authorisation of dried yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor)in 2021. The book contributes to the lively public debate following this long-awaited authorisation by examining the legal issues arising from the application of the Novel Foods Regulation to these peculiar new foods; the EFSA risk assessment evaluations; the consumers' perceptions and potential future of insect-based products' market in the EU. By providing such an extensive analysis, including recent developments and future prospects, the book represents a valuable tool for students and academics, but also institutions and public authorities, helping them understanding the various challenges related to Novel Foods and edible insects. Furthermore, it seeks to promote an informed debate in order to find innovative solutions to pressing problems concerning how to feed the world of tomorrow.

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Proceedings of the International Conference of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Control Engineering (ICFPMCE 2022) (Atlantis Highlights in Engineering ... by Liang Yan (Atlantis Press) Price verified 6 hours ago

This is an open access book. Since 1985, held 22 times in different cities all over China, ICFPMCE has now been listed in annual academic activities (non-profit) of the Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM), which has become one of the significant conferences in the field of fluid power and mechatronic control engineering. Under the theme of 'Green Intelligence, Innovative Development', ICFPMCE 2022 aims to provide a platform for the participants who have been working in the fields of Fluid mechanics, hydraulic and electrical engineering. In addition to keynote speeches and technical sessions to be hosted by famous experts over the world, the conference will organize a number of mini-symposia with themes of sharing the experiences of applying for the National Natural Science Foundation of China, dialogues between editors-in-chief of the journals and young scholars, experts and entrepreneurs, as well as innovative technology exhibition etc., in order to highlight the significant subjects and trends in the field.

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Library of Congress Workshop on Etexts by Library of Congress Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Length: 189 Pages (540 KB)
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On The Human Species: A Philosophy on Reason and the Emergence of Civilized Humanity by Anthony Pellegrino 3.6 Stars (14 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

On the Human Species is a philosophical and psychological discourse that charts the origin and evolution of our species. The book is an inspired combination of science and philosophy, a brilliant canvas of intellectual thought and discerning anthropology. In this work, Mr. Pellegrino delves within the origin of our species from the conception of reason to the creation of religion. The book also explains human emotions, the origin of vice, and an illusory morality that manifests itself as accountability, but also differentiates our species from the remainder of the animal kingdom.

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The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 1 by Roald Amundsen 3.9 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Length: 277 Pages (731 KB)
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The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-1912 — Volume 2 by Roald Amundsen 4.2 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

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The South Pole; an account of the Norwegian Antarctic expedition in the "Fram," 1910-12 — Volume 1 and Volume 2 by Roald Amundsen 4.3 Stars (64 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

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The Story of Eclipses by George F. (George Frederick) Chambers 3.4 Stars (12 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

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Control: A History of Behavioral Psychology (Qualitative Studies in Psychology Book 14) by John A. Mills (NYU Press) 3.9 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Behaviorism has been the dominant force in the creation of modern American psychology. However, the unquestioned and unquestioning nature of this dominance has obfuscated the complexity of behaviorism. Control serves as an antidote to this historical myopia, providing the most comprehensive history of behaviorism yet written. Mills successfully balances the investigation of individual theorists and their contributions with analysis of the structures of assumption which underlie all behaviorist psychology, and with behaviorism's role as both creator and creature of larger American intellectual patterns, practices, and values. Furthermore, Mills provides a cogent critique of behaviorists' narrow attitudes toward human motivation, exploring how their positivism cripples their ability to account for the unobservable, inner factors that control behavior. Control's blend of history and criticism advances our understanding not only of behaviorism, but also the development of social science and positivism in twentieth-century America.

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Clarity, Cut, and Culture: The Many Meanings of Diamonds by Susan Falls (NYU Press) 3.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

What our obsession with diamonds reveals about our material culture Images of diamonds appear everywhere in American culture. And everyone who has a diamond has a story to tell about it. Our stories about diamonds not only reveal what we do with these tiny stones, but also suggest how we create value, meaning, and identity through our interactions with material culture in general. Things become meaningful through our interactions with them, but how do people go about making meaning? What can we learn from an ethnography about the production of identity, creation of kinship, and use of diamonds in understanding selves and social relationships? By what means do people positioned within a globalized political-economy and a compelling universe of advertising interact locally with these tiny polished rocks? This book draws on 12 months of fieldwork with diamond consumers in New York City as well as an analysis of the iconic De Beers campaign that promised romance, status, and glamour to anyone who bought a diamond to show that this thematic pool is just one resource among many that diamond owners draw upon to engage with their own stones. The volume highlights the important roles that memory, context, and circumstance also play in shaping how people interpret and then use objects in making personal worlds. It shows that besides operating as subjects in an ad-burdened universe, consumers are highly creative, idiosyncratic, and theatrical agents.

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The Botanical Magazine Vol. 8 Or, Flower-Garden Displayed by William Curtis 3.8 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

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Distracted Driving: The Multi-Tasking Myth (You Be the Judge Book 1) by Steven Gacovino 4.2 Stars (57 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

We all want to believe we can drive responsibly and monitor distractions. But our attention is limited by nature, and we are often very subtly distracted from noticing things right in front of us. Depending on what you're doing while you're driving, you could literally miss seeing a giraffe grazing on the roadside. Because of distractions, many people have failed to see a gorilla beating its chest right in front of them, and this is no joke. We really are not good multi-taskers when our attention is spread over tasks that require dedicated attention. That's why conversations on cellphones turn out to be a serious distraction to drivers. Read this book and see what you think. And then see what you think about whether it's fair to the rest of the people in your car or on the road when you allow yourself to be distracted in the special way that cellphones can distract.

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Recent Advances in Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SEMA SIMAI Springer Series Book 1) by Tomás Chacón Rebollo Price verified 11 hours ago

This open access book contains review papers authored by thirteen plenary invited speakers to the 9th International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (Valencia, July 15-19, 2019). Written by top-level scientists recognized worldwide, the scientific contributions cover a wide range of cutting-edge topics of industrial and applied mathematics: mathematical modeling, industrial and environmental mathematics, mathematical biology and medicine, reduced-order modeling and cryptography. The book also includes an introductory chapter summarizing the main features of the congress. This is the first volume of a thematic series dedicated to research results presented at ICIAM 2019-Valencia Congress.

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Lessons from Systems Thinkers: Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking Methods from the Greatest Innovative Minds (The Systems Thinker Series Book 7) by Albert Rutherford 4.1 Stars (29 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

How did the world's greatest systems thinkers handled crises, invented revolutionary ideas, and solved complex problems? How did the field of systems thinking develop? Who were the pioneers in the field? Learn about the answers in Lessons from Systems Thinkers. • Norbert Wiener's pioneering contribution on positive and negative feedback. • Warren McCulloch's research on feedback mechanisms in neurology. • The 14 points of quality management by Edward Deming. • Gregory Bateson's double bind and how it affects family relationships. • Margaret Mead's systems approach to cultural anthropology. Find optimal solutions to your problems. Information is the most precious asset these days. Evaluating information correctly is almost priceless. Systems thinkers are some of the bests in collecting and assessing data, as well as creating impactful solutions in any context. Systems thinking helps you to find not only differences but also similarities in seemingly unrelated factors. This bi-directional analyzing ability will give you a more complex worldview, a more profound understanding of problems, and leads you to better solutions. Change your thinking, change your results. Albert Rutherford is an internationally bestselling author and a retired corporate executive. His books draw on various sources, from corporate system building, organizational behavior analysis, scientific research, and his life experience. He has been building and improving systems his whole adult life and brings his proven strategies to you.

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Urban Living Lab for Local Regeneration: Beyond Participation in Large-scale Social Housing Estates (The Urban Book Series) by Nele Aernouts (Springer) 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This open access book provides an integrated overview of the challenges and resources of large-scale social housing estates in Europe and outlines possible interdisciplinary approaches and tools to promote their regeneration. It especially focuses on the tool of urban living labs, as promising in promoting new and more effective local governance and in including the different actors into the planning process. The book combines theory and practice, since it is the result of action-research conducted in different social housing estates all over Europe. Building on the results of the SoHoLab project (2017-2020), the book benefits from a multidisciplinary perspective, since the researchers involved belong to the fields of anthropology, urban planning, architecture, urban sociology. The project combined theoretical reflections with the installation and/or the consolidation of Urban Living Labs, run by universities, in large social housing estates in three European cities: Brussels, Milan and Paris.

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Beyond Cutting Edge with Bob Lazar: From Frozen Candle to Disintegrated Circuits by Alexandre Kassiantchouk 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

If you have read a previous edition, then start reading with chapter 78.

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The Cosmic Journey : A Stargazer's Odyssey by Manya Baid 5.0 Stars (4 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

In 'The Cosmic Journey,' follow Ananta, a curious and adventurous young girl, as she embarks on an extraordinary exploration of the universe. Triggered by a mysterious voice, Ananta discovers a cosmic door that transports her to distant celestial realms. From exploring our solar system to the Earth-like exoplanet Kepler-452b to the enigmatic depths of a black hole, Ananta encounters cosmic wonders and grapples with the profound mysteries of existence. Each chapter unfolds a new facet of the cosmos, blending scientific inquiry with philosophical reflections. As Ananta delves into the unknown, she discovers the beauty of life's journey lies in the pursuit of knowledge, growth, and the endless possibilities within the vast expanse of the universe.

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The Legibility of Serif and Sans Serif Typefaces: Reading from Paper and Reading from Screens (SpringerBriefs in Education) by John T. E. Richardson (Springer) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This open access book provides a detailed and up-to-date account of the relevant literature on the legibility of different kinds of typefaces, which goes back over 140 years in the case of reading from paper and more than 50 years in the case of reading from screens. It describes the origins of serif and sans serif styles in ancient inscriptions, their adoption in modern printing techniques, and their legibility in different situations and in different populations of readers. It also examines recent research on the legibility of serif and sans serif typefaces when used with internet browsers, smartphones and other hand-held devices. The book investigates the difference in the legibility of serif typefaces and sans serif typefaces when they are used to produce printed material or when they are used to present material on computer monitors or other screens and it explores the differences in readers' preferences among typefaces. The book's main focus is on the psychology of reading, but there are clear implications for education and publishing. Indeed, the book can be read with benefit by anyone concerned with communicating with others through written text, whether it is printed on paper or displayed on computer screens.

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Educational Data Analytics for Teachers and School Leaders (Advances in Analytics for Learning and Teaching) by Sofia Mougiakou 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Educational Data Analytics (EDA) have been attributed with significant benefits for enhancing on-demand personalized educational support of individual learners as well as reflective course (re)design for achieving more authentic teaching, learning and assessment experiences integrated into real work-oriented tasks. This open access textbook is a tutorial for developing, practicing and self-assessing core competences on educational data analytics for digital teaching and learning. It combines theoretical knowledge on core issues related to collecting, analyzing, interpreting and using educational data, including ethics and privacy concerns. The textbook provides questions and teaching materials/ learning activities as quiz tests of multiple types of questions, added after each section, related to the topic studied or the video(s) referenced. These activities reproduce real-life contexts by using a suitable use case scenario (storytelling), encouraging learners to link theory with practice; self-assessed assignments enabling learners to apply their attained knowledge and acquired competences on EDL. By studying this book, you will know where to locate useful educational data in different sources and understand their limitations; know the basics for managing educational data to make them useful; understand relevant methods; and be able to use relevant tools; know the basics for organising, analysing, interpreting and presenting learner-generated data within their learning context, understand relevant learning analytics methods and be able to use relevant learning analytics tools; know the basics for analysing and interpreting educational data to facilitate educational decision making, including course and curricula design, understand relevant teaching analytics methods and be able to use relevant teaching analytics tools; understand issues related with educational data ethics and privacy. This book is intended for school leadersand teachers engaged in blended ...

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Handbook of Computational Social Science for Policy by Eleonora Bertoni (Springer) 3.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

This open access handbook describes foundational issues, methodological approaches and examples on how to analyse and model data using Computational Social Science (CSS) for policy support. Up to now, CSS studies have mostly developed on a small, proof-of concept, scale that prevented from unleashing its potential to provide systematic impact to the policy cycle, as well as from improving the understanding of societal problems to the definition, assessment, evaluation, and monitoring of policies. The aim of this handbook is to fill this gap by exploring ways to analyse and model data for policy support, and to advocate the adoption of CSS solutions for policy by raising awareness of existing implementations of CSS in policy-relevant fields. To this end, the book explores applications of computational methods and approaches like big data, machine learning, statistical learning, sentiment analysis, text mining, systems modelling, and network analysis to different problems in the social sciences. The book is structured into three Parts: the first chapters on foundational issues open with an exposition and description of key policymaking areas where CSS can provide insights and information. In detail, the chapters cover public policy, governance, data justice and other ethical issues. Part two consists of chapters on methodological aspects dealing with issues such as the modelling of complexity, natural language processing, validity and lack of data, and innovation in official statistics. Finally, Part three describes the application of computational methods, challenges and opportunities in various social science areas, including economics, sociology, demography, migration, climate change, epidemiology, geography, and disaster management. The target audience of the book spans from the scientific community engaged in CSS research to policymakers interested in evidence-informed policy interventions, but also includes private companies holdingdata that can be used to ...

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A Naturalist Guide to the Galápagos Islands - 2nd Edition by Steve Rosenberg 4.3 Stars (121 Reviews)    Price verified 11 hours ago

"A Naturalist's Guide to the Galápagos Islands, the 2nd Edition" is an informative book by Steve Rosenberg with detailed descriptions of all of the most popular visitation sites in Galápagos as well as lots of practical advice for planning a trip to the Galápagos. This is a must have for anyone who is planning to travel to the Galápagos and for those who already have. The First Edition was published in June 2014. This Second Edition is AVAILABLE September 6, 2014.

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine April 2021 by Goylake Publishing 4.6 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

In this month's issue of our popular eMagazine... Do Pets Really Make You Healthy? Memories of Ireland Author Features Escape to Simplicity Women of Courage Plus, interviews, photography, puzzles, poems, short stories and so much more!

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Age of Union: Igniting the Changemaker by Dax Dasilva (Anteism Books) 4.3 Stars (292 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Age of Union is a compelling guide for igniting today's changemaker -- those ready to take action for our planet and its inhabitants. We have seen growing divisions between people on either side of gender, religious, political and cultural borders for too long. Meanwhile, global health crises, environmental degradation, and human-accelerated climate change pose immense challenges to our future that we must now face quickly and cooperatively. Separation has to be confronted head-on. We can do this each and every day with meaningful, impactful acts of union. There is a greater need for unity than ever before. Dax Dasilva presents a guide to take simple measures to promote our collective well-being and union. Grounded in four pillars -- leadership, culture, spirituality, and nature -- the book advocates that the time for change is now and that our choices are the catalyst. We are all in this together, so let us move toward an Age of Union. May it strengthen your resolve to start building a kinder, greener and more livable world where everyone and everything can thrive. You are the changemaker. - - - About the Author Dax Dasilva, a leading tech CEO, arts entrepreneur and LGBTQ ambassador, shares his experience and present observations to ignite a movement of union across all people, cultures, and living things. Helping entrepreneurs become leaders in their communities through Lightspeed's technology and elevating artists through his work at Never Apart are fundamental to Dasilva's philosophy. He fosters cultures of innovation, promotes diverse leadership, and values different viewpoints. For more information visit www.ageofunion.com - - - Quotes "A compassionate call for the cultural revolution needed to take care of each other and our planet." -- Marika Anthony-Shaw, Founder & CEO of Plus1.org "Humans are finally evolving and are becoming more aware of the fact that saving the world is a priority for everyone today.' -- Carmen Busquets, WWF Council ...

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SOCIETY AND THE MACHINE: NAVIGATING ETHICS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE by Ashish K Saxena 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, from social media to healthcare, education to governance, transforming how we live, work, and think. As we step into an era where AI doesn't just support decision-making but makes the decisions, the urgent question arises: Are we shaping AI, or is AI shaping our morality? Society and the Machine: Navigating Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence delves deep into the ethical debates surrounding AI's power, inviting you to join a critical conversation on the future of technology and ethics. This book explores AI's role in modernizing ethics and its influence on our news, politics, healthcare, and environment, tackling issues of bias, privacy, job displacement, and fundamental human rights with real-world examples. It aims to illuminate the basic premises and functions of AI, providing a theoretical foundation needed to harness this technology responsibly while avoiding its potential ethical pitfalls. Why You Need to Read This Book: We're at a pivotal moment in history where the decisions we make about AI will echo through generations. This book is not just a guide to understanding these decisions; it's an invitation to reflect on your views and participate in shaping a responsible and sustainable AI-integrated future, backed with knowledge, information, and a deeper understanding of this hot-button topic. With the goal of empowering readers to control how this emerging technology evolves, it addresses AI's societal and ethical significance and its potential to forever change governance, criminal justice, business, and media for the better. So get your copy now and be part of shaping the future with a vision of opportunity.

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Dinosaurs With Special Reference to the American Museum Collections by William Diller Matthew 4.0 Stars (47 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Lions of Big Cat Rescue: Meet Lions Joseph, Cameron, & Nikita by Carole Baskin 4.6 Stars (30 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Learn about lions and meet the lions who call Big Cat Rescue home. Enjoy over seventy (70) lion photos.

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The Mental Inertia : A Look into How Our Brains Work Similar to the Laws of Physics by Aditya Bikram Singh 4.8 Stars (14 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Ever got so tired from getting tired that you want to wish to work again but just cannot get enough courage to start? Have you ever found yourself so nervous before beginning a task that you decided to not start it at all? Did you wonder why your mind is the way it is and cannot adapt to the conditions fast like others do? The Mental Inertia tries to answer these questions in a tacky way by comparing our biological minds with the laws of physics! Yes, you heard that right. Come delve into the chapters of this short and sweet book to know more about how our minds work and how we can use them to better adapt ourselves to face the cutthroat competition in this world.

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Added: Mar 3rd, 2024

Time Matters: 7th edition by Alexandre Kassiantchouk 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

8th edition available at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW2WLHRW Two years ago, I started this book by explaining why the ancient Universe is red (or infrared), and how spiral galaxies counter centrifugal force from breaking them. Now I finish it with an explanation of how galaxies appeared from nothing but space and time, and where antimatter is. In the preface below you will find a list of long-standing problems solved in this book. Physicists, please read chapter 61 first: there I explain physics of observations for electrons, atoms, and "Black Holes". Astronomers, please read chapter 62 first, where 80-year-long problem of vanishing stars solved. I hope you enjoy reading my book, as I enjoyed writing it.

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine March 2021 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) 4.1 Stars (25 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The March 2021 issue of Mom's Favorite Reads. In this issue... A seasonal blend of articles including Mad as a March Hare, Dr Seuss, Reiki, World Wildlife Day, International Day of Forests, plus short stories, recipes, puzzles, humour, photographs and so much more!

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Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Social Knowledge Sciences and Education (ICSKSE 2022) (Advances in Social Science, Education and ... by Sumarmi Sumarmi Price verified 8 hours ago

This is an open access book. Each country in Southeast Asia has experienced numerous adversities, from pandemic and disasters, to inequalities and threats to democracy. Adding to these challenges, are our common experience of colonialism where its legacies still resonate in the present. Despite these challenges, Southeast Asia continue to participate in global commitments geared towards realizing sustainable development, democracy, and countervailing the imbalance global power relation. Furthermore, Southeast Asia has been the center of studies that critically examined the global power of knowledge production. Categories of 'developing, undeveloped, or third world' have been largely questioned, as these categories created more segregation and reflected Orientalist notion rather than acknowledging countries of Southeast Asia and others as a distinct entity. Under this backdrop, the conference will explore these important questions: what makes Southeast Asia resilient? Why? What brought Southeast Asia together as 'Southeast Asia'? What are the challenges for Southeast Asia today? How do we overcome them? How does Southeast Asia contest and cooperate with global powers within the international network? This conference will bring together academics, educators, activists, or even policy makers who work on Southeast Asia to discuss those questions. Experts within and outside the countries of Southeast Asia are welcome to share their research and knowledge on various issues about the region.

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Gardening Indoors and Under Glass A Practical Guide to the Planting, Care and Propagation of House Plants, and to the Construction and Management of ... by F. F. (Frederick Frye) Rockwell 4.3 Stars (88 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Catalogue of Violent and Destructive Earthquakes in the Philippines With an Appendix: Earthquakes in the Marianas Islands 1599-1909 by Miguel Saderra Masó 5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

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Diseases of Tropical Tree Crops by Dominique Mariau 4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This work gives details of some fifty diseases of tropical tree crops which cause very significant yield losses hence compromising or even preventing cultivation. Breeding resistant planting material is currently the most widely used control method. Research is also under way on the rational use of chemical pesticides, the adoption of appropriate crop techniques and on reducing populations of insect vectors of viral and fungal diseases, phytoplasms and Phytomonas.

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Length: 445 Pages (32,494 KB)
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Year 2 - Number and Place Value Worksheet - Primary Leap by Primary Leap 4.1 Stars (114 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Maths activity for year 2(Ages 6 to 7) The activities are designed to meet the aims of the national curriculum for mathematics: - become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including through varied and frequent practice with increasingly complex problems over time, so that pupils develop conceptual understanding and the ability to recall and apply knowledge rapidly and accurately. - reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, conjecturing relationships and generalisations, and developing an argument, justification or proof using mathematical language - can solve problems by applying their mathematics to a variety of routine and non-routine problems with increasing sophistication, including breaking down problems into a series of simpler steps and persevering in seeking solutions. Curriculum link for Year 2(Ages 6 to 7): - count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in tens from any number, forward and Backward - recognise the place value of each digit in a two-digit number (tens, ones) - identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations, including the number line - compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; use and = signs - read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in word - use place value and number facts to solve problems.

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Bird Day; How to prepare for it by Charles Almanzo Babcock 5.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

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Added: Feb 19th, 2024

Creating Resilient Futures: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change Adaptation Agendas by Stephen Flood (Palgrave Macmillan) Price verified 15 hours ago

This open access edited volume critically examines a coherence building opportunity between Climate Change Adaptation, the Sustainable Development Goals and Disaster Risk Reduction agendas through presenting best practice approaches, and supporting Irish and international case studies. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted existing global inequalities and demonstrated the scope and scale of cascading socio-ecological impacts. The impacts of climate change on our global communities will likely dwarf the disruption brought on by the pandemic, and moreover, these impacts will be more diffuse and pervasive over a longer timeframe. This edited volume considers opportunities to address global challenges in the context of developing resilience as an integrated development continuum instead of through independent and siloed agendas.

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The Discovery of Parallel Universes by Richard Lighthouse 3.4 Stars (226 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This short paper presents information into technology that has been used to move between two parallel universes. Described here are the possible technology characteristics of glowing orbs or balls of light, which have been photographed and filmed, all over the world and often near crop circles. By utilizing the blinking frequency of our universe, it is possible to move between universes. These orbs have been reported as glowing and/or pulsing and some appear to be 12 to 14 inches in diameter. The precise value for the blinking frequency of our universe, the Lighthouse Frequency, is estimated at 1.1 THz. Each reader must comprehend that our universe is literally blinking off and on, more than 1 trillion times every second. For those unconvinced that our universe is blinking, please read "1024 Elementary Particles," which provides compelling mathematical evidence.

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Master's/Ph.D. Thesis: A Step-by-Step Writing Guide (Scientific Writing for Beginners) by Mitchell P. Jones 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 15 hours ago

Definitive advice and recommendations on thesis writing can be hard to come by and even harder to understand. Look no further for step-by-step support to guide you through the thesis writing process with concrete instructions and examples. Mitchell P. Jones' Master's/Ph.D. Thesis: A Step-by-Step Writing Guide is a must-have for anyone about to culminate their master's or doctoral studies. In clear, concise and precise language, Jones lays out the essential steps for compiling a highly scoped and impactful master's or Ph.D. thesis. Comprehensive and firmly instructional, this guide features step-by-step directions, content and structure suggestions for all thesis chapters in both monograph and publication-based theses with useful examples, tips on how to set up and caption effective tables, graphs and schematics, and equation and unit formatting principles. Featuring an easy-to-navigate approach, shortcuts for efficient referencing, titling and editing are also provided in addition to insight on what students can expect during the thesis examination process. With no assumed knowledge required it caters to all levels of experience and is the type of investment every advanced science student should make to maximise their chances of success. This guide is specifically formatted for students writing a master's or Ph.D. thesis. Guides for bachelor's theses, journal articles, conference papers and book chapters are also available as part of the Scientific Writing for Beginners series.

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Breaking into the Lab: Engineering Progress for Women in Science by Sue V. Rosser (NYU Press) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Why are there so few women in science? In Breaking into the Lab, Sue Rosser uses the experiences of successful women scientists and engineers to answer the question of why elite institutions have so few women scientists and engineers tenured on their faculties. Women are highly qualified, motivated students, and yet they have drastically higher rates of attrition, and they are shying away from the fields with the greatest demand for workers and the biggest economic payoffs, such as engineering, computer sciences, and the physical sciences. Rosser shows that these continuing trends are not only disappointing, they are urgent: the U.S. can no longer afford to lose the talents of the women scientists and engineers, because it is quickly losing its lead in science and technology. Ultimately, these biases and barriers may lock women out of the new scientific frontiers of innovation and technology transfer, resulting in loss of useful inventions and products to society.

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Feeling Mediated: A History of Media Technology and Emotion in America (Critical Cultural Communication Book 31) by Brenton J. Malin (NYU Press) 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

New technologies, whether text message or telegraph, inevitably raise questions about emotion. New forms of communication bring with them both fear and hope, on one hand allowing us deeper emotional connections and the ability to forge global communities, while on the other prompting anxieties about isolation and over-stimulation. Feeling Mediated investigates the larger context of such concerns, considering both how media technologies intersect with our emotional lives and how our ideas about these intersections influence how we think about and experience emotion and technology themselves. Drawing on extensive archival research, Brenton J. Malin explores the historical roots of much of our recent understanding of mediated feelings, showing how earlier ideas about the telegraph, phonograph, radio, motion pictures, and other once-new technologies continue to inform our contemporary thinking. With insightful analysis, Feeling Mediated explores a series of fascinating arguments about technology and emotion that became especially heated during the early 20th century. These debates, which carried forward and transformed earlier discussions of technology and emotion, culminated in a set of ideas that became institutionalized in the structures of American media production, advertising, social research, and policy, leaving a lasting impact on our everyday lives.

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Length: 320 Pages (3,061 KB)
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Agricultural robotics: part of the new deal? FIRA 2020 conclusions: With 27 agricultural robot information sheets by Roland Lenain 3.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

The farming and agricultural robotics industries are inextricably linked. This connection is reinforced every year at the FIRA International Forum of Agricultural Robots, where, inevitably, there are new players and new problems, bigger goals and better solutions. This book is a journey into the state of the art of the industry in 2020, followed by 27 agricultural robot information sheets.

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Length: 150 Pages (4,975 KB)
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Grandma's Memories by Mary D. Brine 5.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Letters of a Traveller Or, Notes of Things Seen in Europe and America by William Cullen Bryant 5.0 Stars (3 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Oxygen-Carrier-Aided Combustion Technology for Solid-Fuel Conversion in Fluidized Bed by Lunbo Duan 4.0 Stars (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

This open access book surveys the development of OCAC technology in the last decade for solid fuel conversion in fluidized beds. The scientific concerns, including combustion and emission characteristics, ash-related problems, OC aging, and so on, are summarized and analyzed. Beyond this, new concepts like OCAC with Oxy-PFBC, OCAC coupled with staged fuel conversion, OCAC in rotatory kilns and multi-functional OCAC are proposed, so as to promote the applications of OCAC to various fields in the future. Moreover, this book also outlines the perspectives for future research and development of OCAC. As an emerging technology, extensive studies and investigations are still necessary to fill in the gap from the fundamental understanding of the technology to its industrial demonstrations. Nevertheless, we believe that this book provides novel insights for the readership of energy and combustion and stimulate meaningful follow-on research on OCAC technology.

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Architect of Amritpath by Viral Desai 4.5 Stars (8 Reviews)    Price verified 10 hours ago

True successors of Rishimuni's Our primary responsibility as humans is: to hand over the planet earth we have inherited to our next generation in a better way. We are all children of nature, nature always protects us, but we do not take care of it!Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose personal favourite subject is climate change and has himself written a book on it like Scientific Studies and the Confluence of Indian Heritage, is determined to set a new benchmark of green energy at the international level. Then, this interesting book is a tribute to one remarkable Gujarat written by another Gujarati Viral Desai, who is also very known for his accomplishments and can light the flame of awareness in the public mind.Viral Desai 'Veer' is fighting a different battle. For making the environment more pleasant and making the earth more green. For that, despite the fact that CSR is not applicable in his industry, he has accepted the moral responsibility of humanity, spending his money like water and has raised as many trees - urban forests that his efforts were recognised and he has received many top honours of the country and on global platforms. He continues to receive the ultimate happiness and satisfaction that his never-ending 'Green Yagna' gives him. Such a flourishing person, Viral Desai 'Veer' is the true successor of the sages who lived an auspicious life in the forest and devoted their lives to the service of humanity. With the thought-provoking journey through the pages that he has openned, one will get an opportunity to get closer to Almighty with the help of nature.- Jay Vasavada

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Why "Happy Meat" Is Always Wrong by Magnus Vinding 4.1 Stars (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The "happy meat" position does not challenge our large-scale mistreatment of non-human beings, but rather serves to support it. That is among the core claims of this essay, which argues that the rejection of the "happy meat" position is critical if we are to end the extreme horrors that humanity inflicts upon other animals. "Magnus Vinding argues powerfully against eating 'happy meat'." -- Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, author of The Life You Can Save and Animal Liberation "Like child abuse, animal abuse can be practised with more or less cruelty. Magnus Vinding argues persuasively that we shouldn't be doing it at all. In his latest work, Vinding explores the insidious concept of 'happy meat' - a tribute to the human capacity for self-deception. Harming other sentient beings should not be a lifestyle choice in any civilised society." -- David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative

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Green Voices: Defending Nature and the Environment in American Civic Discourse (SUNY Press Open Access) by Richard D. Besel (SUNY Press) Price verified 8 hours ago

The written works of nature's leading advocates -- from Charles Sumner and John Muir to Rachel Carson and President Jimmy Carter, to name a few -- have been the subject of many texts, but their speeches remain relatively unknown or unexamined. Green Voices aims to redress this situation. After all, when it comes to the leaders, heroes, and activists of the environmental movement, their speeches formed part of the fertile earth from which uniquely American environmental expectations, assumptions, and norms germinated and grew. Despite having in common a definitively rhetorical focus, the contributions in this book reflect a variety of methods and approaches. Some concentrate on a single speaker and a single speech. Others look at several speeches. Some are historical in orientation, while others are more theoretical. In other words, this collection examines the broad sweep of US environmental history from the perspective of our most famous and influential environmental figures. This book is freely available in an open access edition thanks to Knowledge Unlatched -- an initiative that provides libraries and institutions with a centralized platform to support OA collections and from leading publishing houses and OA initiatives. Learn more at the Knowledge Unlatched website at: https://www.knowledgeunlatched.org/, and access the book online at the SUNY Open Access Repository at http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12648/7126.

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine November 2022 by Goylake Publishing 4.0 Stars (2 Reviews)    Price verified 15 hours ago

In this month's issue of our #1 ranked magazine... Interview with Publishers Weekly #1 author Dani Pettrey. Plus, Author Features, Health, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Young Writers, National Veteran and Military Family Month, and so much more!

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Speciesism: Why It Is Wrong and the Implications of Rejecting It by Magnus Vinding 4.4 Stars (15 Reviews)    Price verified 14 hours ago

What can justify discrimination against other sentient beings? In this book, Magnus Vinding explores the issue of species discrimination. He argues that speciesism -- discrimination based on species membership -- is unjustifiable, and proceeds to examine the practical implications of this conclusion. This examination reveals more than a few ways in which our behavior and attitudes need to change profoundly. "Most people agree that discriminating against someone on the basis of gender, sex or skin color is morally objectionable, but what about species membership? Speciesism: Why It Is Wrong and the Implications of Rejecting It makes a compelling case that this form of discrimination has no justification either, and addresses the most significant implications. These include both the rejection of animal exploitation and the rejection of the idea that we have no reason to help nonhuman animals in need of aid, including when they are suffering in the wild for natural reasons. This book is likely to challenge many of our assumptions, and will encourage us to think deeper about the moral consideration of nonhuman animals." -- Oscar Horta, professor of moral philosophy at University of Santiago de Compostela, author of Making a Stand for Animals "Humans hurt, harm and kill billions of sentient beings. We routinely treat nonhuman animals in ways that would earn the perpetrators a life sentence in prison if the victims were humans of comparable sentience. Magnus Vinding makes a compelling case for a moral revolution in human behaviour toward nonhuman individuals. Highly recommended." -- David Pearce, author of The Hedonistic Imperative and Can Biotechnology Abolish Suffering?

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Length: 66 Pages (2,912 KB)
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Walking by Henry David Thoreau 4.3 Stars (1,995 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Henry David Thoreau, the naturalist, philosopher, and author of such classics as "Walden" and "Civil Disobedience," contributed a number of writings to The Atlantic in its early years. The month after his death from tuberculosis, in May 1862, the magazine published "Walking," one of his most famous essays, which extolled the virtues of immersing oneself in nature and lamented the inevitable encroachment of private ownership upon the wilderness.

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