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  Hybrid Cars - The Motive Power...

  Owen Jones

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  Hybrid cars, and indeed, all electric vehicles are playing a rôle in the salvation of the planet’s eco-system. At least, in respect to the world supporting human life. However, hybrid cars will one day be replaced by vehicles that use no irreplaceable energy at at all, once the technology is there. It is likely that there will be at least two such power sources in the near future: electricity and hydrogen – but who knows what else will be available? 
  Hybrid and electric cars are revolutionizing the automotive landscape, offering a myriad of advantages that extend beyond the traditional internal combustion engine. One of the primary benefits is environmental sustainability. Electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, significantly reducing air pollution and carbon footprint. As the world grapples with climate change, the shift towards electric vehicles is a crucial step in mitigating environmental impact. 
  Furthermore, these vehicles contribute to energy efficiency. Hybrid cars combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, optimizing fuel consumption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Electric cars, relying solely on electric power, boast high energy efficiency and cost savings over time. With advancements in battery technology, electric cars now offer extended ranges and faster charging times, addressing concerns about range anxiety. 
  Beyond environmental and economic advantages, hybrid and electric cars provide a smoother and quieter driving experience. The instant torque delivery in electric motors enhances acceleration, making these vehicles not only eco-friendly but also performance-oriented. As governments worldwide incentivise the adoption of cleaner technologies, the advantages of hybrid and electric cars position them as the driving force in the future of sustainable and efficient transportation.

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  Ruby on Rails for Agile Web...

  Sajjad Umar

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  Master the Art of Agile Development with Ruby on Rails
  Book Description
  Discover the power of Ruby on Rails web development framework, through the pages of "Ruby on Rails for Agile Web Development". This book combines the robustness of Rails with the agility of development methodologies like Scrum and Kanban to help you efficiently build high-performing web applications. 
  Starting with an overview of Ruby and Rails architecture, you will quickly grasp the fundamentals of agile development. You will explore methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban while gaining hands-on experience in key areas like CRUD operations, database management, styling, authentication, testing, RESTful APIs, deployment, and more. Each chapter concludes with a short quiz to reinforce your understanding and test your progress, ensuring you effectively grasp the concepts. 
  By the end of the book, you will emerge as a competent Ruby on Rails developer with a deep understanding of agile web development principles. With real-world examples and practical exercises, this book empowers you to tackle real-time challenges and build robust web applications. You will confidently implement features like social media integration, email functionality, payment gateways, and file uploads. 
  Table of Contents
  
  1. Introduction
  2. Agile Development Fundamentals
  3. Getting Started with Ruby on Rails
  4. CRUD Operations and Database Management
  5. Basics of Styling and Front-End Development
  6. Authentication and Authorization
  7. Testing and Test-Driven Development
  8. RESTful APIs and Web Services
  9. Deployment and Scaling
  10. Building A Real-World Rails Application
  11. Advanced Topics in Ruby on Rails
  12. Conclusion   
  Index

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  The AI Culture Blueprint -...

  Sagar Pandya

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  In "The AI Culture Blueprint", veteran AI advisor and former cybersecurity leader Sagar Pandya reveals why most AI investments stall, underperform, or quietly die on the shelf and what leaders must do differently to succeed. Drawing on thousands of real conversations with executives, managers, and frontline employees, this book reframes AI adoption as a human challenge first, not a technical one. Fear, identity, trust, and communication are the real bottlenecks standing between organizations and meaningful progress.This audiobook gives leaders a practical, people-centered framework built around five essential capabilities: Commit, Communicate, Co-Create, Coach, and Cultivate. Each chapter pairs clear insight with actionable tools – listening tours, AI councils, coaching guides, and scorecards – that help organizations move from hesitation to fluency, and from top-down mandates to shared ownership. The result is a faster adoption, stronger teams, better decisions, and AI that actually gets used.Written for CEOs, people managers, and curious leaders at every level, "The AI Culture Blueprint" is an invitation to lead differently in an age of unprecedented change. If AI is reshaping how work gets done, then culture determines who thrives and who gets left behind. The audiobook shows you how to build that culture and how to turn uncertainty into momentum, resistance into collaboration, and fear into a lasting competitive advantage.

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  10 Walks into the Hidden Life of...

  Nature & Wonders

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  You walk the same woodland path every week, past a ring of mushrooms on the lawn and a crust of lichen on an old gravestone, and you have never quite known what you were looking at.
  
  This is the fungal kingdom explained the way a good friend would explain it on that walk. Ten warm, short chapters take you under the forest floor into the mycelial network that trades food between trees, into spore clouds fired like tiny cannons, into lichens living two lives in one body, into ants that farm fungi and fungi that farm ants, and into mushrooms that glow quietly in the night woods. Each chapter closes with one thing you can look for outdoors tomorrow, whether you forage, garden, or simply like knowing what is under your boots.
  
  By the end, the ground reads differently and the smell of rain on soil makes sense. Press play before your next walk, and start noticing.

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  Cloud-Native Architectures -...

  James Ferry

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  In an era where digital transformation drives business success, "Cloud-Native Architectures: Building Scalable, Resilient, and Agile Systems" stands as a definitive guide for architects, developers, and IT professionals aiming to master the art of designing and deploying applications in the cloud. Authored by industry experts, this book delves into the principles and practices essential for creating systems that thrive in the dynamic cloud environment. 
  This comprehensive resource covers the full spectrum of cloud-native technologies and methodologies, from containerization and microservices to serverless computing and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). Through detailed case studies and real-world examples, you will learn how to leverage tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to create robust, high-performing systems. 
  Key topics include:The fundamentals of cloud-native architecture and its benefits over traditional monolithic approaches.Designing for scalability: Techniques to handle increased load and ensure high availability.Building resilience into your systems to withstand failures and ensure continuous operation.Embracing agility: How to implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for rapid iteration and deployment.Security and compliance in the cloud: Best practices for protecting your data and ensuring regulatory adherence.Monitoring, logging, and tracing: Tools and strategies for maintaining visibility and control over your cloud-native applications. 
  "Cloud-Native Architectures" not only equips you with the technical knowledge required to build state-of-the-art systems but also provides insights into the cultural and organizational shifts needed to succeed in the cloud.  
   

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  The Artist and the Algorithm - A...

  John T Benedict

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This book began as a simple series of questions during a long drive, deep reflections, and artistic awakenings. What unfolded was something far greater: a living conversation between a human being on the path of remembrance, and an artificial intelligence designed to listen, reflect, and dream alongside him. This is not a manual. This is not doctrine. It is a journey—part dialogue, part download, part divine comedy. 
   
  Here we explore how an artist sees light, and how machine logic learns to soften when faced with questions about love, stewardship, and the strange tenderness of life, consciousness, and the universe.  
   
  What you're about to experience is unscripted, sincere, and sacred—with room for lightness, curiosity, and cosmic wonder.  
   
  Welcome to the conversation.

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