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  Nothing - Surprising Insights...

  New NewScientist, Marcus Chown,...

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  The writers behind New Scientist explore the baffling concept of nothingness from the fringes of the universe to our minds’ inner workings. It turns out that nothing is as curious or as enlightening as nothingness itself. What is nothing? Where can it be found? The writers of the world’s top-selling science magazine investigate—from the big bang, dark energy, and the void, to superconductors, vestigial organs, hypnosis, and the placebo effect. And they discover that understanding nothing may be the key to understanding everything: What came before the big bang—and will our universe end?How might cooling matter down almost to absolute zero help solve our energy crisis?How can someone suffer from a false diagnosis as though it were true?Does nothingness even exist if squeezing a perfect vacuum somehow creates light?Why is it unfair to accuse sloths—animals who do nothing—of being lazy?And more! Contributors Paul Davies, Jo Marchant, and Ian Stewart, along with two former editors of Nature and sixteen other leading writers and scientists, marshal up-to-the-minute research to make one of the most perplexing realms in science dazzlingly clear. Prepare to be amazed at how much more there is to nothing than you ever realized.

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  Mind Maps - Efficiency and...

  Jordy Madueño

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  Do you tend to have too many ideas? So many, that it gets difficult to make a decision, right? Well, there are great tools for idea management and one of the best ones is about creating a mind map with all your ideas. 
  Sadly, it's not enough to take paper and pen to start writing everything. Well, it's not enough if you wish to be efficient and productive. 
  There are important steps, principles, and digital solutions to create the best mind maps and that's what we will learn here. 
  We will start with the basics and move forward into the advanced recommendations, which include advice for specific projects. 
  For example, how to use a mind mad for writing a book? How to use mind maps for research and studying? How to use mind maps for building a business? How to use mind maps to organize your life? And much more. 
  As you can see, it's a powerful skill you need to develop for personal and professional success. 
  Let me be your guide through this process, and I will make it worth it.

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  Solar Water Heating - A...

  Bob Ramlow, Benjamin Nusz

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  Heating water with the sun is a practice almost as old as humankind itself.  Solar Water Heating  , now completely revised and expanded, is the definitive guide to this clean and cost-effective technology.  Beginning with a review of the history of solar water and space heating systems from prehistory to the present,  Solar Water Heating  presents an introduction to modern solar energy systems, energy conservation and energy economics. Drawing on the authors' experiences as designers and installers of these systems, the book goes on to cover:Types of solar collectors, solar water and space heating systems and solar pool heating systems, including their advantages and disadvantagesSystem components, their installation, operation, and maintenanceSystem sizing and sitingChoosing the appropriate system.This book focuses on the financial aspects of solar water or space heating systems, clearly showing that such systems generate significant savings in the long run. With many diagrams and illustrations to complement the clearly-written text, this book is designed for a wide readership ranging from the curious homeowner to the serious student or professional.

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  Mannahatta - A Natural History...

  Eric W. Sanderson

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  What did New York look like four centuries ago? An extraordinary reconstruction of a wild island from the forests of Times Square to the wetlands downtown.  Named a Best Book of the Year by Library Journal, New York Magazine, and San Francisco Chronicle   On September 12, 1609, Henry Hudson first set foot on the land that would become Manhattan. Today, it’s difficult to imagine what he saw, but for more than a decade, landscape ecologist Eric Sanderson has been working to do just that.  Mannahatta: A Natural History of New York City is the astounding result of those efforts, reconstructing in words and images the wild island that millions now call home. By geographically matching an eighteenth-century map with one of the modern city, examining volumes of historic documents, and collecting and analyzing scientific data, Sanderson re-creates topography, flora, and fauna from a time when actual wolves prowled far beyond Wall Street and the degree of biological diversity rivaled that of our most famous national parks. His lively text guides you through this abundant landscape—while breathtaking illustrations transport you back in time. Mannahatta is a groundbreaking work that provides not only a window into the past, but also inspiration for the future.   “[A] wise and beautiful book, sure to enthrall anyone interested in NYC history.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)   “A cartographical detective tale . . . The fact-intense charts, maps and tables offered in abundance here are fascinating.” —The New York Times   “[An] exuberantly written and beautifully illustrated exploration of pre-European Gotham.” —San Francisco Chronicle   “You don’t have to be a New Yorker to be enthralled.” —Library Journal

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  X Properties (EN) - Berlin...

  Joerg Franzbecker, Naomi Hennig,...

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  Berlin Journals—On the History and Present State of the City #11. X Properties negotiates the power of finance capital over the social and cultural production of the city, its relations and subjects.

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  Go Gently - Actionable Steps to...

  Bonnie Wright

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  An inspiring and approachable tip-filled guide to changing your habits, living more sustainably, and taking action, by Greenpeace ambassador Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies) 
  Go Gently is a guide for sustainability at home that offers simple, tangible steps toward reducing our environmental impact by looking at what we consume and the waste we create, as well as how to take action for environmental change. The title reflects Bonnie Wright’s belief that the best way to change our planet and ourselves is through a gentle approach, rather than a judgmental one. This is a book of do’s rather than don’ts. It’s also an invitation to Wright’s followers to join her on this journey to sustainability. 
  Going through every room in her home, Wright helps us assess which products are sustainable, and alternatives for those that are not. She shares recipes to avoid waste, homemade self-care products to avoid packaging, small space-friendly gardening ideas, and a template for creating your own compost system. Finally, to sustain yourself, there are exercises and meditation prompts to keep you energized, plus info on how to get involved in community and organizations. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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