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  The Culture of Cities

  Lewis Mumford

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  A classic work advocating ecological urban planning—from a civic visionary and former architecture critic for the New Yorker. Considered among the greatest works of Lewis Mumford—a prolific historian, sociologist, philosopher of technology, and longtime architecture critic for the New Yorker—The Culture of Cities is a call for communal action to “rebuild the urban world on a sounder human foundation.” First published in 1938, this radical investigation into the human environment is based on firsthand surveys of North American and European locales, as well as extensive historical and technological research. Mumford takes readers from the compact, worker-friendly streets of medieval hamlets to the symmetrical neoclassical avenues of Renaissance cities. He studies the squalor of nineteenth-century factory towns and speculates on the fate of the booming twentieth-century Megalopolis—whose impossible scale, Mumford believes, can only lead to its collapse into a “Nekropolis,” a monstrosity of living death.   A civic visionary, Mumford is credited with some of the earliest proposals for ecological urban planning and the appropriate use of technology to create balanced living environments. In the final chapters of The Culture of Cities, he outlines possible paths toward utopian future cities that could be free of the stressors of the Megalopolis, in sync with the rhythms of daily life, powered by clean energy, integrated with agricultural regions, and full of honest and comfortable housing for the working class. The principles set forth by these visions, once applied to Nazi-occupied Europe’s razed cities, are still relevant today as technological advances and overpopulation change the nature of urban life.  

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  Storm Chaser

  Mike Olbinski

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  “Olbinski chases storms . . . capturing lightning, tornadoes and dramatic cloud formations in images that convey the awesome power and beauty of nature.” —International Business Times   The storms that cross the Great Plains of North America each spring are some of nature’s most spectacular. They can also be some of the most dangerous. Most people who live in areas susceptible to these storms keep a close eye on the weather reports and take cover or evacuate when one is on the way. Storm chasers keep an even closer eye on the weather data, but for a different reason: they don’t run away when they see a storm approaching, they follow it!   Professional photographer and Emmy Award winner, Mike Olbinski has chased storms throughout his native Arizona, as well as even further afield, including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Colorado. Whether he’s photographing lightning, tornadoes or even cloud formations, his remarkable images are able to convey nature in its most dramatic and impressive forms.   With over 100 stunning colour photographs, this book brings together some of Mike’s most breathtaking images from the past five years as he describes his love of the open road and the thrill of capturing the perfect storm on film.  “These pictures are truly fascinating; they show just how small we are and how little control we have over the environment and that these storms can pack a wallop. For fans of weather and spectacular photos, this is the book for you.” —San Francisco Book Review (5-star review)  “A striking series of breath-taking pictures of nature lashing out from apocalyptic skies.” —Daily Mail Online

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  Artificial Intelligence &...

  David M. Patel

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  Latest Update: September 2023 (Updated Generative AI Tools - RunwayML, Claude 2, Ideomatic; Additional Resources)"Generative AI is a new form of creativity that will redefine human expression." – Sam Altman"Generative AI is the most exciting and terrifying technology ever encountered." – Lex FridmanDo you want an easy guide to understanding AI?Curious about the hype around generative AI?Looking for ways to use ChatGPT, MidJourney or RunwayML for business & personal gain?If you find yourself nodding in agreement, then this book is exactly for you!In this action-oriented guide, you are going to learn:In part I – Artificial Intelligence for Beginners:- The Fascinating History of AI: 60+ Years of Breakthroughs- 5 Major Components of AI You Need to Know- The 3 Types of Machine Learning & How They Differ- What Role Data and Algorithms Play in AI (Most People Overlook This)- Major Fields of AI: NLP, Computer Vision and Robotics + ApplicationsIn part II – Fundamental Concepts & Technologies behind Generative AI:- What Generative AI Is and Isn't- The 7 Types of Generative AI & How They Work- Business Ideas with Generative AI: 4 Detailed Case Studies- How to Build & Develop a Generative AI Model from Scratch- 4 Essential Tools for Developing Your Own Generative AI ModelIn part III: Practical Applications and Future Directions:- How To Use Generative AI for Copywriting, Graphic Design & Video Editing- The 11 Best Generative AI Tools for 2023 (#3-#7 Are Barely Known)- 5 Ethical Questions & Concerns around Generative that Need Answering- How Generative AI Will Transform & Disrupt Healthcare, Media, Education & More- 50+ Best Generative AI Podcasts, Influencers and Thought Leaders to FollowImmerse yourself in the fascinating world of AI and Generative AI with this action-packed guide.It's more than just a book; it's your roadmap to the future.Discover, learn, act - the future of AI awaits you!

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  Beyond ADHD - Overcoming the...

  Jeff Emmerson, Robert Yehling

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  Beyond ADHD weaves Jeff Emmerson's personal story of his ADHD diagnosis, exploring along the way the latest medical, scientific, and societal explanations and tools for managing and living with the condition. Including interviews with a number of experts at the forefront of next-generation ADHD diagnostics and treatment, he questions the cookie-cutter way ADHD is commonly diagnosed and treated. Suggesting that the list of symptoms often used to identify ADHD can be attributed to many other disorders and conditions, he explores how and why ADHD diagnoses have increased by 50% in the last ten years.Emmerson advocates a different approach to ADHD, arguing that it should be a diagnosis of exclusion rather than the other way around, and that we must look past the label, recognizing that individual symptoms vary and treatment plans should be better tailored to the individual. He examines mental and behavioral issues from all sides, including the possibility that nurturing—rather than trying to alter or suppress—the active, "360-degree" mind is a viable way for those diagnosed with ADHD to realize their gifts and lead purposeful lives.

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  Renewable Power Generation Costs...

  Irena International Renewable...

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  IRENA's latest global cost study shows how the competitiveness of renewables continued amid the fossil fuel crisis and highlights cost trends for major renewable electricity sources.

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  Life of the Spider

  Jean-Henri Fabre

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  Jean-Henri Casimir Fabre was a French entomologist and author. He was born in St. Léons in Aveyron, France. Fabre was largely an autodidact, owing to the poverty of his family. Nevertheless, he acquired a primary teaching certificate at the young age of 19 and began teaching at the college of Ajaccio, Corsica, called Carpentras. In 1852, he taught at the lycée in Avignon. (Summary from Wikipedia)

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