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  Women Who Invented the Sixties -...

  Steve Golin

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  Women Who Invented the Sixties tells the story of how four women helped define the 1960s and made a lasting impression for decades to follow. 
   
   
   
  In 1960, Ella Baker played the key role in the founding of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which became an essential organization for students during the civil rights movement and the model for the antiwar and women's movements. In 1961, Jane Jacobs published The Death and Life of Great American Cities, changing the shape of urban planning irrevocably. In 1962, Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, creating the modern environmental movement. And in 1963, Betty Friedan wrote The Feminine Mystique, which sparked second-wave feminism and created lasting changes for women. Their four separate interventions helped, together, to end the 1950s and invent the 1960s. 
   
   
   
  Women Who Invented the Sixties situates each of these four women in the 1950s—Baker's early activism with the NAACP and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Jacobs's work with Architectural Forum and her growing involvement in neighborhood protest, Carson's conservation efforts and publications, and Friedan's work as a labor journalist and the discrimination she faced—before exploring their contributions to the 1960s and the movements they each helped shape.

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  Pseudoscience - A Very Short...

  Michael D. Gordin

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  Everyone has heard of the term "pseudoscience," typically used to describe something that looks like science, but is somehow false, misleading, or unproven. Given the virulence of contemporary disputes over the denial of climate change and anti-vaccination movements—both of which display allegations of "pseudoscience" on all sides—there is a clear need to better understand issues of scientific demarcation. 
   
   
   
  Pseudoscience: A Very Short Introduction explores the philosophical and historical attempts to address this problem of demarcation. This book argues that by understanding doctrines that are often seen as antithetical to science, we can learn a great deal about how science operated in the past and does today. This exploration raises several questions: How is the status of science shaped by political or cultural contexts? How does pseudoscience differ from scientific fraud? 
   
   
   
  Michael D. Gordin both answers these questions and guides listeners along a bewildering array of marginalized doctrines, looking at parapsychology (ESP), Lysenkoism, scientific racism, and alchemy, among others, to better understand the struggle to define what science is and is not. Pseudoscience: A Very Short Introduction provides a historical tour through many of these fringe fields in order to provide tools to think deeply about scientific controversies.

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  Python for Data Analysis - From...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Unlock the power of Python to analyze data, uncover insights, and drive decision-making with  "Python for Data Analysis: From Basics to Advanced Data Science Techniques" Whether you're new to data analysis or looking to enhance your skills, this book offers a comprehensive journey through the tools, techniques, and concepts that make Python the go-to choice for data professionals. 
  "Python for Data Analysis: From Basics to Advanced Data Science Techniques" is more than just a book; it's a comprehensive guide to becoming proficient in data analysis using Python. With clear explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the data landscape confidently and become an invaluable asset in your organization or field. 
    
   

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  The Museum of the Wood Age

  Max Adams

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  A passionate and imaginative exploration of wood – the material that shaped human history. 
  As a material, wood has no equal in strength, resilience, adaptability and availability. It has been our partner in the cultural evolution from woodland foragers to engineers of our own destiny. Tracing that partnership through tools, devices, construction and artistic expression, Max Adams explores the role that wood has played in our own history as an imaginative, curious and resourceful species. Beginning with an investigation of the material properties of various species of wood, The Museum of the Wood Age investigates the influence of six basic devices – wedge, inclined plane, screw, lever, wheel, axle and pulley – and in so doing reveals the myriad ways in which wood has been worked throughout human history. From the simple bivouacs of hunter-gatherers to sophisticated wooden buildings such as stave churches; from the decorative arts to the humble woodworking of rustic furniture; Max Adams fashions a lattice of interconnected stories and objects that trace a path of human ingenuity across half a million years of history.

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  Following Jesus in a Warming...

  Kyle Meyaard-Schaap

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  Have you ever looked at the effects of climate change and the apathy of so many around you and wondered, "What are we missing here?"
  Climate activist Kyle Meyaard-Schaap understands this feeling from personal experience. But in his years of speaking to and equipping Christians to work for climate action, he's seen the trend begin to shift. More and more young Christians are waking up to the realities of climate change. They want to help, but they're not sure how.
  Through stories from the field, theological and scriptural exploration, and practical advice, Meyaard-Schaap offers hope to Christians paralyzed by the scale of the crisis, helping us turn our paralysis into meaningful action. Following Jesus in a Warming World is a field guide for Christian climate action—one grounded not in a sense of guilt or drudgery, but in the joy of caring for creation.

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  Product Management for Beginners...

  James Ferry

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  Embark on your journey to becoming a proficient product manager with "Product Management for Beginners: Unleashing Product Potential. Advanced Tactics for Sustainable Success." This comprehensive guide is designed for aspiring and novice product managers who seek to understand the core principles of product management while gaining insights into advanced tactics that drive sustainable success. 
  In this book, you will explore the foundational aspects of product management, from ideation and market research to product development and launch strategies. Learn how to effectively prioritize features, manage cross-functional teams, and navigate the complexities of the product lifecycle. With real-world examples, practical exercises, and actionable advice, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to build and manage successful products. 
  But this book doesn't stop at the basics. It also delves into advanced strategies that will help you stay ahead in the competitive market. Discover how to leverage data-driven decision-making, adopt agile methodologies, and implement cutting-edge product management techniques. Whether you're looking to launch your first product or refine your existing approach, this book provides the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve sustainable success in the dynamic world of product management. 
  Unlock your potential and transform your product management career with "Product Management for Beginners: Unleashing Product Potential. Advanced Tactics for Sustainable Success." 
   

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