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  Africulture - How the Principles...

  Michael Carter Jr.

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  "Africulture is a gift and inspiration."—Michael W. Twitty, author of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning The Cooking Gene 
   
  A bold, timely history illuminating the essential contributions to U.S. agriculture arising from the expertise and innovations of Black men and women. 
   
  In Africulture, fifth-generation family farmer Michael Carter, Jr. has blended an eclectic brew of history, culture, African-centered perspectives, and African American farm realities. Throughout, he includes inspiring stories of innovators as well as sobering facts tracking the severe decline in the number of Black farmers in the United States over the last century. Descriptions of tropical crops that Carter grows, from jute to Nigerian spinach, enliven the text, as do anecdotes from his compelling family history and profiles of contemporary Black farmers and activists. Drawing on the lifecycle of a plant as a metaphor for both individual growth and the larger story of African American farming, Carter evokes the relationship between soil health (metaphorically, society and community) and plant health (i.e., the ability of Black farmers and families to thrive). 
   
  Africulture also includes Carter’s heartfelt reflections on the cycles of progress and backsliding—what he calls “blacklash”—that are an inescapable part of the history of Black people in the United States, in agriculture and beyond. In the present moment, when the civil rights gains and progress toward economic parity for Black Americans of the past fifty years may be slipping away, Carter offers the possibility of a better future through several foundational principles of Africulture. 
   
  Destined to surprise, challenge, and enrich, Africulture lays bare the undeniable revelation that without African expertise and innovation, American agriculture—and America itself—would not exist. 
   
  “The ancestors are undoubtedly shaking their tambourines in celebration of Africulture...[it] provides a blueprint for the blossoming of an agriculture rooted in cultural memory, ecological care, and mutual thriving.”—Leah Penniman, cofounder, Soul Fire Farm; author of Farming While Black

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  Obscurantism in power When...

  Brice Perrier

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  Over the last ten years or so, it has become commonplace to hear talk of an obscurantist threat linked to a rise in irrationality, manifested mainly by a mistrust of vaccination and conventional medicine. But obscurantism can also be found where we pride ourselves on fighting it. In this case, it is no longer the work of marginal or anti-establishment groups, but of a dominant way of thinking that presents itself as that of science and rationality. 
  The aim of this book is to lift the veil on this obscurantism in power. Through numerous examples, from impeded research into unexplained phenomena such as near-death experiences, to the vast field of medicine where the pharmaceutical industry has cornered the market on proving the usefulness of a treatment, Brice Perrier reveals how reason is transformed into dogmatism and hinders the advancement of knowledge. 
  The aim of the book is not to say what is true or false, nor to settle scientific controversies, but to understand why these debates, which have always been legitimate and even necessary in science, may simply no longer be allowed.

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  Agile Discovery & Delivery - A...

  Amber R. Field

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  If you’re building software today, mastering agile development is no longer optional. With 80% of software companies using some form of agility, collaborating on agile teams is an essential skill for high-performing engineers & tech entrepreneurs. 
  Agile Discovery & Delivery walks readers through the key concepts of agility from start to finish. From how agile teams figure out what to build to how they collaborate to build it. It’s the perfect agile development overview for anyone new to the industry. 
  Agile Discovery & Delivery helps you:Understand the agile principles and why they’re so important for building great productsContribute to and/or form high-performing, fun agile teamsDetermine what to build using techniques like Lean Start-up, Design Thinking, and Google Design SprintsInterview your target customers to gain valuable product insightsWrite great user storiesMaster key agile delivery frameworks like Scrum and KanbanUnderstand how to estimate, pair program, branch & merge, and work in a scaled agile environmentSurvive and thrive on agile teams with actionable tips in every section 
  Written especially for engineers and start-up founders, even those in marketing, support, sales, and leadership will walk away with a better understanding for how their product teams work. Give yourself a head start in the tech industry with this book.

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  See Yourself in Cyber - Security...

  Ed Adams

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  In See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking, information security strategist and educator Ed Adams delivers a unique and insightful discussion of the many different ways the people in your organization—inhabiting a variety of roles not traditionally associated with cybersecurity—can contribute to improving its cybersecurity backbone. You'll discover how developers, DevOps professionals, managers, and others can strengthen your cybersecurity. You'll also find out how improving your firm's diversity and inclusion can have dramatically positive effects on your team's talent. 
   
   
   
  Using the familiar analogy of the color wheel, the author explains the modern roles and responsibilities of practitioners who operate within each "slice." He also includes: real-world examples and case studies that demonstrate the application of the ideas discussed; interviews with established industry leaders in a variety of disciplines explaining what non-security professionals can do to improve cybersecurity; and actionable strategies and specific methodologies for professionals working in several different fields interested in meeting their cybersecurity obligations. Perfect for managers, directors, executives, and other business leaders, See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking is also ideal for policymakers, regulators, and compliance professionals.

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  Kobuk the Destroyer - And Other...

  Alex Davies

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  A rollicking exploration of why the stuff we use (mostly) works—and a celebration of the mad genius of the engineers who ensure it does. 
  When a manufacturer wants to certify a product as “bear-resistant” —a cooler, a trash can, a camping food canister—they turn to the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee and its resident panel of product-testing bears. Over the years, one bear has become infamous for his penchant for cracking locking mechanisms and crushing manufacturer dreams, but thereby helping to keep our food—and us—safe: Kobuk the Destroyer. 
   
  From “childproof” bottle caps to the cars and planes we ride, such stories underlie the products we use every day and can generally trust to do what they say and not (unexpectedly) dump us out of the sky or blow up. As Alex Davies reveals, this amazing reliability is thanks to the mostly invisible, maniacal, yet methodical work of test engineers, who divine how everything and anything could go wrong and plan for it in advance—using rocket sleds, chicken cannons, and any means necessary. Uncovering the surprisingly profound science behind the fine print on the label, Kobuk the Destroyer is as wildly entertaining as it is illuminating.

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  Blockchain Revolution:...

  Alexandra Mitchell

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  An in-depth manual for comprehending and managing the revolutionary effects of blockchain technology on our digital environment is "Blockchain Revolution: Transforming the Digital Landscape: How Blockchain Technology is Redefining Trust, Security, and Efficiency in the Modern World." This book, written by subject-matter specialists, explores blockchain technology's fundamental ideas, tenets, and uses while providing readers with an understandable and concise synopsis of its revolutionary possibilities. 
  The book's first section introduces readers to the fundamentals of blockchain technology, such as its consensus processes, decentralized architecture, and cryptographic security. It then examines the impact of blockchain on trust, security, and efficiency across a range of industries, including supply chain management, government services, healthcare, and banking. 
  Readers will learn about real-world use cases and success stories throughout the book that illustrate how blockchain technology can be applied practically to solve difficult issues and promote good change. Blockchain is transforming how we transact, engage, and build trust in the digital age by facilitating safe peer-to-peer transactions and improving transparency and accountability in government. 
  The book also examines the potential and difficulties of adopting blockchain technology, including security issues, scalability constraints, and regulatory considerations. "Blockchain Revolution" equips readers with the knowledge, skills, and recommended practices needed to overcome these obstacles and fully utilize blockchain technology to build a more transparent, resilient, and inclusive digital future.

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