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  Changemakers - How Leaders Can...

  Maria Giuduce, Christopher...

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  Today's radically complex problems require people to lead with design. 
   
    
   
  Changemakers is an essential playbook for designers and nondesigners who want to drive change at work, at home, and in their communities. Groundbreaking designers Maria Giudice and Christopher Ireland—armed with insights from some of today's top minds in business, tech, and social justice—offer a pragmatic, people–centered approach to change. 
   
    
   
  Who Should Read This Book? 
   
   
   
  Changemakers can be designers, leaders, CEOs, tech people, project managers, product people—virtually anyone who wants to embrace and address change. This book will show them how to do it by clearly defining, studying, and addressing change as a design problem to be solved.

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  Galactic Ghosts - How Dark...

  Dirk Fallon

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  Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in modern science. Despite being invisible and undetectable by traditional means, it makes up approximately 27% of the universe’s total mass and energy. It does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it completely transparent to current observational instruments. However, scientists are certain of its existence due to its gravitational effects on visible matter, radiation, and the large-scale structure of the universe. Its discovery has led to a major shift in our understanding of the cosmos, revealing that most of the universe’s matter remains hidden from our view. 
  The term "dark matter" was first introduced in the early 20th century, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that astronomers began to recognize its significant role in the universe. In 1933, Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky observed the motion of galaxies within clusters and noted that the amount of visible matter in these clusters was insufficient to account for their observed gravitational effects. This led him to propose the existence of an unseen form of matter, which he referred to as "dark matter." Over the following decades, similar observations were made by astronomers studying the rotation of individual galaxies. The rotation speeds of galaxies were found to be much higher than what could be explained by the visible matter in the galaxies. This discrepancy suggested that there was additional, unseen matter providing extra gravitational pull, keeping the galaxies intact and preventing them from flying apart. 
  Dark matter does not interact with light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation, which is why it cannot be directly observed. It’s not made up of the usual atoms and particles that constitute the familiar matter we see in everyday life. Instead, it seems to consist of particles that do not interact with electromagnetic forces, which is why they are invisible.

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  Python Machine Learning for...

  Alexa Campbell

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  Have you thought about a career in data science? It's where the money is right now, and it's only going to become more widespread as the world evolves. Machine learning is a big part of data science, and for those that already have experience in programming, it's the next logical step. 
  Machine learning is a subsection of AI, or Artificial Intelligence, and computer science, using data and algorithms to imitate human thinking and learning. Through constant learning, machine learning gradually improves its accuracy, eventually providing the optimal results for the problem it has been assigned to. 
  It is one of the most important parts of data science and, as big data continues to expand, so too will the need for machine learning and AI. 
  Here's what you will learn in this quick guide to machine learning with Python for beginners:What machine learning isWhy Python is the best computer programming language for machine learningThe different types of machine learningHow linear regression worksThe different types of classificationHow to use SVMs (Support Vector Machines) with Scikit-LearnHow Decision Trees work with ClassificationHow K-Nearest Neighbors worksHow to find patterns in data with unsupervised learning algorithms 
  You will also find plenty of code examples to help you understand how everything works. 
  If you are ready to take your programming further, scroll up, click Buy Now, and find out why machine learning is the next logical step.

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  The Driving Machine - A Design...

  Witold Rybczynski

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  In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski—hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly—tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created them. Delving into more than 170 years of ingenuity in design, technology, and engineering, he takes us from Carl Benz's three-wheel motorcar in 1855 to the present-day shift to electric cars. Along the way, he looks at the emergence of mass production with Henry Ford's Model T; the Golden Age of American car design and the rise of car culture; postwar European subcompacts typified by the Mini Cooper; and the long tradition of the streamlined and elegant sports car. 
   
   
   
  Rybczynski explores how cars have been reflections of national character (the charming Italian Fiat Cinquecento), icons of a subculture (the VW bus for American hippies), and even emblems of an era (the practical Chrysler minivan). He explains key developments in automotive technology, including the electric starter, rack-and-pinion steering, and disc brakes, bringing to light how the modern automobile is the result of more than a century of trial and error. And he weaves in charming accounts of the many cars he's owned and driven, starting with his first—the iconic Volkswagen Beetle. The Driving Machine is a fascinating history of design.

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  Raising Ducks at Home - The...

  Ava Taylor

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  The fundamental book "Raising Ducks at Home: The Essential Guide to Duck Care, Breeds, and Habits" is ideal for anyone contemplating getting ducks or who has already begun the process.   
  Written by longtime duck specialists, the book is an invaluable tool that caters to the needs of both novice and seasoned duck farmers. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this book is designed to meet your needs, making you feel included and catered to.  
  The guide covers every facet of caring for ducks, from choosing the best breed for your purposes to giving adequate housing, food, and medical attention, all in simple and easy-to-read language. Readers will discover comprehensive details on various duck breeds, with insights into the breed's unique traits and ecological adaptability. 
  The book also explores ducks' intriguing habits and behaviours, providing insightful information on their communication styles, mating rituals, and social dynamics. This guide gives you the information and resources to maintain your feathery friends' health, happiness, and well-being, whether you're raising ducks for eggs, meat or just as cherished pets.  
  Overflowing with helpful hints, troubleshooting guidance, and motivational tales, "Raising Ducks at Home" is more than just a guidebook; it's an affectionate celebration of the pleasures and difficulties of raising ducks. This book equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to handle any situation, making you feel prepared and capable on your journey of raising ducks. 

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  When the Ice is Gone - What a...

  Paul Bierman

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  In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago. 
   
   
   
  In When the Ice Is Gone, Bierman traces the story of this extraordinary finding, revealing how it radically changes our understanding of the Earth and its climate. A longtime researcher in Greenland, he begins with a brief history of the island, both human and geological. For the origins of ice coring, Bierman brings us to Camp Century, a US military base built inside Greenland's ice sheet, where engineers first drilled through mile-thick ice and into the frozen soil beneath. Decades later, a few feet of that long-frozen earth would reveal its secrets—ancient warmth and melted ice. 
   
   
   
  Changes in Greenland reverberate around the world, with ice melting high in the arctic affecting people everywhere. Bierman explores how losing Greenland's ice will catalyze devastating events if we don't change course and address climate change now.

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