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  Oil Beach - How Toxic...

  Christina Dunbar-Hester

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  Can the stories of bananas, whales, sea birds, and otters teach us to reconsider the seaport as a place of ecological violence, tied to oil, capital, and trade? 
    
  San Pedro Bay, which contains the contiguous Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, is a significant site for petroleum shipping and refining as well as one of the largest container shipping ports in the world—some forty percent of containerized imports to the United States pass through this so-called America’s Port. It is also ecologically rich. Built atop a land- and waterscape of vital importance to wildlife, the heavily industrialized Los Angeles Harbor contains estuarial wetlands, the LA River mouth, and a marine ecology where colder and warmer Pacific Ocean waters meet. In this compelling interdisciplinary investigation, award-winning author Christina Dunbar-Hester explores the complex relationships among commerce, empire, environment, and the nonhuman life forms of San Pedro Bay over the last fifty years—a period coinciding with the era of modern environmental regulation in the United States. The LA port complex is not simply a local site, Dunbar-Hester argues, but a node in a network that enables the continued expansion of capitalism, propelling trade as it drives the extraction of natural resources, labor violations, pollution, and other harms. Focusing specifically on cetaceans, bananas, sea birds, and otters whose lives are intertwined with the vitality of the port complex itself, Oil Beach reveals how logistics infrastructure threatens ecologies as it circulates goods and capital—and helps us to consider a future where the accumulation of life and the accumulation of capital are not in violent tension.

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  7 Minutes 2 Bliss (Incorporating...

  Raj Khedun

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  The 7 Minutes 2 Bliss (Incorporating the 3-3 Breath) is a New, Easy, Smooth and Gentle Breathing Method to Quickly Reduce Stress and Anxiety whilst Increasing Focus and Positive Feelings!It's a special, simple and easy-to-perform breathing technique that quickly reduces and controls stress and anxiety in as little as 1, 2 or 3 minutes which just about anyone can do!This method also has a strong impact on quieting, or stilling the chaotic so-called “monkey mind” that plays havoc with so many in our tumultuous, modern world, in just 60 seconds for most people.Thankfully, you do not need to worry if you’ve never done any breathing exercises before, it works whether you’re an absolute beginner or an advanced breathwork practitioner. You also do not need to focus on your lungs (fill them up by a particular amount) or diaphragm, belly, or clavicles (shoulder bone area).You’ll start to feel the effects swiftly, as we’ve designed it to be quick, easy, and effective.Benefits:-Quickly and dramatically reduces stress and anxiety from first try-Reduces or stops mental and emotional chatter and restlessness (ie. the “monkey mind”) within 1-2 minutes-Calms moods quickly and efficiently-100% natural, and safe with no side effects-Encourages a positive frame of mind-Effects are predictable and reliable-Simple, easy, gentle and pleasant to do at any time of the day or night-Can be performed seated upright or lying down (ie. in bed)-Suitable for adults, children, and pregnant mothers-Switches off or “mutes” the endless merry-go-round of distractions coming from the body, the senses and the world

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  Born Free

  Joy Adamson

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  An unforgettable adventure of love, survival and the call of the wild.For more than fifty years, the enchanting tale of Joy Adamson and Elsa, the lioness, has mesmerized readers across the globe. Rescued as an orphaned cub and raised at Joy's home in Kenya, Elsa found a home and a mother in Joy. But Elsa had been born free, and Joy knew that she had to be returned to her rightful home in the wild once she was old enough to fend for herself.Moving and inspiring, Born Free and its sequels, Living Free and Forever Free, have charmed readers for generations.'Moving and incredible' – The New York Times

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  Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Food Fraud

  Dr. Tom Lonsdale

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  Based on keen observation over a lifetime of veterinary practice, Dr Tom Lonsdale gives us the tools to keep our pets healthy. The early chapters reveal essential dietary information—the foundation of good health for all species.Recounting testimonials from grateful pet owners, Tom describes the failings of modern veterinary practice. We learn how veterinary schools brainwash young vets. He helps us identify how most vets selectively disregard scientific facts as they push pet food industry propaganda costing our pets their lives and costing us $billions. Tom’s writings inspire confidence. We learn simple ways to care for our pets leading to huge savings on vet bills.Relying on rock-solid evidence, Tom presents a withering critique of the junk pet food/veterinary alliance. He helps us see through the smokescreens of misinformation and the false and misleading pet food ads. He shows how the media, government regulators and people in high places share responsibility for the multi-billion-dollar pet food fraud.

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  Python Machine Learning for...

  Brian Murray

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  "Python Machine Learning Essentials: 3 in 1 Guide" is a comprehensive guide for beginners who want to learn machine learning with Python. In this book, you will learn the foundations of machine learning, including different types of algorithms and the importance of data preprocessing. You will also learn how to build your first AI application, from collecting and preprocessing data to building and training a model, and then deploying and testing the application. 
  As you progress through the book, you will explore advanced machine learning techniques such as deep learning and convolutional neural networks for image recognition. You will also learn how to apply machine learning to real-world problems, such as building a spam filter, predicting stock prices, and performing sentiment analysis. 
  Throughout the book, you will learn best practices for machine learning in Python, including tips for efficient data preprocessing, strategies for selecting the right machine learning algorithm, techniques for optimizing model performance, and debugging common errors. 
  By the end of the book, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to build your own machine learning applications with Python. Whether you're new to programming or have experience in other languages, "Python Machine Learning Essentials: Build Your First AI Application" will help you unlock the power of artificial intelligence and take your skills to the next level. 
   

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  Inside Out

  Pat Toulson

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  Similar to Jenny Worth’s Call the Midwife, this book reveals a different, still hidden medical field, the world of x-rays. This story follows a shy, sixteen year old girl, as she attempts to become a professional radiographer from 1962 into the 1990’s. All the incidents and cases are true, for they are Patricia Toulson’s real-life memories. She is thrust into the harsh disciplinary world of a general hospital, ruled by barbed tongues of nursing Sisters’ and ridiculed and harassed by experienced male staff. She experiences horror and tragedy, sadness and joy but also humour abounds in unexpected places. She encounters child abuse, infertility and teenage terminal illness, countered by the wonders of the healing body and the splendour and radiance of pregnancy.

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