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  Birding Under the Influence -...

  Dorian Anderson

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  At a personal and professional crossroads, a man resets his life and finds sobriety, love, and 618 bird species, cycling his way to a very Big Year. In Birding Under the Influence, Dorian Anderson, a neuroscience researcher on a pressure-filled life trajectory, walks away from the world of elite institutions, research labs, and academic publishing. In doing so, he falls in love and discovers he has freed himself to embrace his lifelong passion for birding. A North American Big Year—a continent-spanning adventure in which a birder attempts to see as many species as possible in twelve months—is a massive undertaking under any circumstances. But doing it on a bike while maintaining sobriety? That’s next level. As Dorian pedals across the country, describing the birds he sees, he confronts the challenges of long-distance cycling: treacherous weather, punctured tires, speeding cars, and injury. He encounters eccentric characters, blistering blacktop, dreary hotel rooms, snarling dogs, and an endless sea of smoking tailpipes. He also confronts his past struggles with alcohol, drugs, and risky behaviors that began in high school and followed him into adulthood. Birding Under the Influence is a candid, honest look at Dorian’s double life of academic accomplishment and addiction. While his journey to recovery is simultaneously poignant and inspiring, it is ultimately his love of birds and nature that provides the scaffolding to build a new and radically different life.

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  Planting Our World

  Stefano Mancuso

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  It all begins and ends with plants. From the chance to live on this planet to the pleasure of listening to the sound of a violin—every story begins with a plant. 
   
   
   
  We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet's biomass while plants add up to 85%. It is obvious that every story on this planet has a plant as its protagonist. Our world is a green world; Earth is the planet of plants. And when, with just a little training, we are able to look at the world without seeing it solely as humanity's playground, we cannot help but notice the ubiquity of plants. They are everywhere and their stories are inevitably wound up with ours. Not to see this plan, or even worse, to ignore its existence, is one of the most serious threats to the survival of our species. 
   
   
   
  Neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso is back with a book to tell us about the greenprint of our world. He does it through unforgettable stories starring plants; stories combining an inimitable narrative style and remarkable scientific rigor. From the story of the red spruce that gave Stradivarius the wood for his fourteen violins, to the Kauri tree stump, kept alive for decades by the interconnected root system of nearby trees. From the story of the slipperiness of the banana skin to the plant that solved the "crime of the century," the Lindbergh kidnapping, by way of wooden ladder rungs.

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  Cloud Data Modeling - Principles...

  May Sherry

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  In the rapidly evolving world of cloud computing, data is more valuable than ever, serving as the backbone of digital transformation for businesses across the globe. However, the complexity of cloud environments demands new approaches to data modeling—approaches that are scalable, flexible, and optimized for the unique characteristics of cloud platforms. 
  Cloud Data Modeling: Principles, Practices, and Practical Applications is your comprehensive guide to mastering data modeling in the cloud. This book takes you on a journey from the fundamentals of data modeling to advanced techniques specifically tailored for cloud architectures. Whether you’re an experienced data architect or a newcomer to the field, this book offers valuable insights into designing efficient, secure, and cost-effective data models for cloud-based systems. 
  Packed with practical examples, case studies, and best practices from industry leaders, this book not only teaches the theory behind cloud data modeling but also provides actionable guidance for real-world application. As cloud technology continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is essential. This book equips you with the knowledge and tools to build the future of data architecture. 
    
   

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  How To Think About AI - A Guide...

  Richard Susskind

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  In recent years, there has been massive public and professional interest in Artificial Intelligence. But people are confused about what AI is, what it can and cannot do, what is yet to come, and whether AI is good or bad for humanity and civilization—whether it will provide solutions to mankind's major challenges or become our gravest existential threat. There is also confusion about how we should regulate AI and where we should draw moral boundaries on its use. 
   
   
   
  In How To Think About AI, Richard Susskind draws on his experience of working on AI since the early 1980s. For Susskind, balancing the benefits and threats of artificial intelligence is the defining challenge of our age. He explores the history of AI and possible scenarios for its future. His views on AI are not always conventional. He positions ChatGPT and generative AI as no more than the latest chapter in the ongoing story of AI and claims we are still at the foothills of developments. He argues that to think responsibly about the impact of AI requires us to look well beyond today's technologies, suggesting that not-yet-invented technologies will have far greater impact on us in the 2030s than the tools we have today. This leads Susskind to discuss the possibility of conscious machines, magnificent new AI-enabled virtual worlds, and the impact of AI on the evolution of biological humans.

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  CompTIA A+ Certification Study...

  Richie Miller

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  If you want to become an A+ Technician, this book is for you!BOOK 1: CompTIA A+ CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR 220-1101 EXAM - BEGINNERS GUIDE TO MOBILE DEVICES & NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALSBOOK 2: CompTIA A+ CERTIFICATION STUDY GUIDE FOR 220-1101 EXAM - BEGINNERS GUIDE TO HARDWARE, VIRTUALIZATION, CLOUD COMPUTING AND NETWORK TROUBLESHOOTING 
  This book will help you prepare for the latest CompTIA A+ Certification, exam code: 220-1101. 
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  In book 1 you will discover:Expansion Cards and RadiosSystem Board, Storage and MigrationPhysical Privacy and SecurityIPv4 & IPv6 AddressingDHCP, DNS, TCP and UDP ProtocolsCommon Networking HardwareNetwork Types and Internet Connection TypesWi-Fi Standards, Wi-Fi Regulations and ChannelsBluetooth, NFC, & RFIDLegacy Systems & IoT DevicesNetwork Troubleshooting ToolsConfiguring End Devices & Access PointsAdvanced DNS Options 
  In book 2 you will discover:How To Troubleshoot Server Network ProblemHow To Solve Hardware And Storage IssuesHow To Solve Storage And Raid IssuesHow To Configure Raid 5 In WindowsHow To Solve Display And Printing IssuesHow To Solve Mobile Device And Network IssuesHow To Solve Wired Network IssuesHow To Solve Wireless Network Issues and more... 
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  A Dignified Life - Revised and...

  MPH David Troxel, MSW Virginia Bell

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  More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia. By the year 2030, experts estimate that as many as 66 million people will be faced with this life-altering disease. These statistics impact millions of caregivers. Compared with all types of caregivers, those who assist someone with dementia experience the highest levels of burnout, depression, poor health, and premature death. A Dignified Life, Revised and Expanded offers hope and help. 
   
   
   
  Ten years ago, the first edition of A Dignified Life changed the way the caregiving community approached Alzheimer's disease by showing caregivers how to act as a Best Friend to the person. Firmly grounded in the latest knowledge about dementia, this expanded edition offers a wealth of tips and advice. 
   
   
   
  While medical treatment of the disease hasn't changed, our understanding and awareness of treating people in a more caring way has changed. With no cure, respectful care by effective and compassionate care partners is the only real "treatment" available. The Best Friends Approach is successful because it sustains people's connection to their world, their loved ones, and themselves. A Dignified Life shows how to bring dignity, meaning, and peace of mind to the lives of both those who have Alzheimer's and dementia and those who care for them.

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