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  A Dumb Birds Field Guide to the...

  Matt Kracht

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  We can all agree—birds are terrible. They're stupid and won't shut up. 
   
   
   
  Featuring fifty of the absolute worst birds to fly the earth, Kracht identifies each of their most terrible qualities, details exactly why they suck, and shows you why. Including all-new, all-worst fowl, such as: the absolute waste of feathers Cruddy Turdstone (Ruddy Turnstone), the utter a-hole Blank Staring-Eyes Flycrapper (Black Paradise Flycatcher), the outright loser Dowdy Woodfucker (Downy Woodpecker), and many more! 
   
   
   
  Even the author's previous bird takedown guides are no preparation for this hilariously harrowing collection of squawking, conceited, trash-eating, and even murderous idiots. The horror. The horror . . . 
   
   
   
  LOVE BIRDS? HATE BIRDS?: For those who hate birds and for bird lovers everywhere with a sense of humor, this handbook is equal parts profane and funny, and—let's face it—true. 
   
   
   
  ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: This uproarious guide to all things wings includes tips for bird identification, musings on the avian population and classification, and more. Plus, each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more.

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  The Wise Hours - A Journey into...

  Miriam Darlington

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  Owls have existed for over sixty million years, and in the relatively short time we have shared the planet with these majestic birds they have ignited the human imagination. But even as owls continue to captivate our collective consciousness, celebrated British nature writer Miriam Darlington finds herself struck by all she doesn't know about the true nature of these enigmatic creatures. 
   
   
   
  Darlington begins her fieldwork in the British Isles with her teenage son, Benji. As her avian fascination grows, she travels to France, Serbia, Spain, Finland, and the frosted Lapland borders of the Arctic for rare encounters with the barn owl, tawny owl, long-eared owl, pygmy owl, snowy owl, and more. But when her son develops a mysterious illness, her quest to understand the elusive nature of owls becomes entangled with her search for finding a cure. 
   
   
   
  In The Wise Hours, Darlington watches and listens to the natural world and to the rhythms of her home and family, inviting listeners to discover the wonders of owls alongside her while rewilding our imagination with the mystery, fragility, and magnificence of all creatures.

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  Flatland: A Romance of Many...

  Edwin A. Abbott

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  Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster and clergyman Edwin Abbott Abbott. The story describes a two-dimensional world occupied by geometric figures, where of women are simple line-segments, while men are polygons with various numbers of sides. Written pseudonymous by "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions. This masterpiece of science (and mathematical) fiction is a delightfully unique and highly entertaining satire that has charmed readers for more than 100 years.

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  The Language of Climate Politics...

  Genevieve Guenther

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  In an illuminating analysis, Dr. Genevieve Guenther shows that the climate debate is not, in fact, neatly polarized, with Republicans obstructing climate action and Democrats advancing climate solutions. Partisans on the right and the left often repeat the same fossil-fuel talking points, and this repetition produces a centrist consensus upholding the status quo, even as global heating accelerates. 
   
   
   
  Weaving this analysis through fascinating critical histories of the terms that dominate the language of climate politics—the words we, alarmist, cost, growth, "India and China," innovation, and resilience—Dr. Guenther shows how this consensus is established. Fossil-fuel interests weaponize the discourses of science, economics, and activism, co-opting and twisting climate language to help greenwash their plans for ongoing extraction. But all too often climate scientists, economists, and even advocates will unwittingly echo the false and dangerous assumptions of their supposed political opponents. This apparent agreement between foes, filtered through the news media, not only influences our commonsense yet mistaken views about the climate crisis but also enables powerful decisionmakers to justify the corporate and policy actions that threaten us all. Revealing this dynamic, Guenther shows how to transform it.

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  JavaScript for Beginners:...

  Alex Thompson

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  "JavaScript for Beginners: Unlocking the Power of Web Development: A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering JavaScript from Scratch" is your essential resource for diving into the dynamic world of JavaScript. This book, designed for complete novices and those with a basic understanding, takes you on a step-by-step journey to master the language that powers modern web development. From setting up your development environment to writing your first lines of code, you'll be guided through practical applications of JavaScript that are relevant in today's web development landscape.  
  One of the standout features of this guide is its focus on practical applications. You'll discover how to manipulate the DOM, handle events, and make your web pages interactive. The book also delves into asynchronous JavaScript, teaching you about callbacks, promises, and async/await to handle real-world scenarios like API calls. 
  In addition to the core topics, this comprehensive guide emphasizes debugging and testing your code, preparing you for professional development practices. Each chapter is designed to progressively build your confidence and skills, with examples and exercises to reinforce your learning. 
  By the end of this book, you will not only understand JavaScript's syntax and features but also be capable of creating dynamic and interactive web applications from scratch. This is the ultimate goal of "JavaScript for Beginners"-to unlock the power of web development and set you on the path to becoming a proficient JavaScript developer.

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  Testing in Software Development...

  Ben Rizer

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  "Testing in Software Development for Beginners" is the ultimate guide for anyone new to the world of software development and quality assurance. Designed for beginners, this comprehensive book demystifies the crucial role of testing in the software development lifecycle, providing readers with the foundational knowledge and practical skills they need to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of their software projects. 
  The book covers essential topics, including the different types of testing (manual and automated), an overview of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and the importance of testing at each phase of development. You'll explore the fundamentals of unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), as well as non-functional testing such as performance, security, and usability testing. 
  With clear explanations, real-world examples, and easy-to-follow tutorials, this book will introduce you to manual testing techniques, the basics of writing test cases, and the key concepts behind automation testing. Learn about popular tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG, and discover when to use automation in your testing strategy. 
  This book will equip you with the knowledge and best practices to confidently begin your journey in software testing. 
  Start your journey to becoming a proficient software tester and ensure the quality and success of your software projects with "Testing in Software Development for Beginners." 
   

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