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  A Hundred Reasons Why Evolution...

  Science-Based Language Learning Lab

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  Introduction to the "A Hundred Reasons Why..." Series 
   
  Welcome to a fresh, captivating way to learn a new language! The "A Hundred Reasons Why..." series helps you master Spanish through topics that interest you, such as art, science, and history. Each book offers 100 carefully selected reasons that serve as concise knowledge nuggets in both English and Spanish. 
   
  How It Works:   
   
  - Each reason is first presented in Spanish for you to interpret.   
   
  - The next page provides the English translation and then repeats the reason in Spanish to help you understand unfamiliar terms.   
   
  - This format is repetitive to aid memorization and concise, ensuring streamlined learning. 
   
  Benefits: 
   
  - Concise Learning: The brief, one-sentence reasons are easy to remember and relate directly to your interests. 
   
  - Reinforced Learning: Switching between English and Spanish solidifies your vocabulary and grammar naturally. 
   
  - Engaged Learning: Associating new words with topics you're passionate about keeps your learning dynamic and engaging. 
   
  - Dual Knowledge: You not only learn a new language but also deepen your knowledge of the specific subject matter. 
   
  Ideal for those who thrive on clear and targeted information, this series makes learning both educational and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your linguistic skills, these books are crafted to enhance your journey effectively. Embrace this innovative approach and let your passions fuel your progress in mastering Spanish!

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  What's Next? AI & The Antichrist

  Jimmy Evans, Mark Hitchcock

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  The final pages of history are being written.  Recent global upheavals, exponential technological advances, collapsing morality, and calls for a one-world government are all preparing the way for the Antichrist's reign. Gathering fascinating insights from biblical prophecy, authors Jimmy Evans and Mark Hitchcock encourage readers to:  -Recognize the "signs of the times" heralding the approach of earth's final days.  -Withstand coming persecution, deception, and spiritual warfare as global rebellion intensifies.  -Stand confidently in Christ's victory over the forces of darkness until Jesus returns.  We are witnessing an astonishing acceleration of events paving the way for this satanically-empowered dictator. But fear not, because on the horizon is the glorious appearing of our Savior. It's time to embrace Him. Jesus is the only hope who will see us through the coming storm.

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  Distributed Databases - Design...

  May Sherry

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  In an era where data is generated at unprecedented speeds and volumes, understanding how to efficiently manage and distribute this data is crucial. Distributed Databases: Design, Implementation, and Management in Modern Systems provides a comprehensive guide to mastering the complex world of distributed databases, equipping readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and excel in this dynamic field. 
  This book offers a deep dive into the core principles and practices that underpin distributed database systems, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. It begins with an exploration of fundamental concepts and architectural considerations, laying the groundwork for a detailed examination of data distribution, replication, and consistency. 
  Distributed Databases: Design, Implementation, and Management in Modern Systems empowers you to build robust, efficient, and scalable data systems for today’s data-driven world. 
   

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  Sickening - Anti-Black Racism...

  Anne Pollock

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  A crucial component of anti-Black racism is the unconscionable disparity in health outcomes between Black and white Americans. Sickening examines this institutionalized inequality through dramatic, concrete events from the past two decades, revealing how unequal living conditions and inadequate medical care have become routine. 
   
   
   
  From the spike in chronic disease after Hurricane Katrina to the lack of protection for Black residents during the Flint water crisis—and even the life-threatening childbirth experience for tennis star Serena Williams—author Anne Pollock takes listeners on a journey through the diversity of anti-Black racism operating in healthcare. She goes beneath the surface to deconstruct the structures that make these events possible, including mass incarceration, police brutality, and the hypervisibility of Black athletes' bodies. Ultimately, Sickening shows what these shocking events reveal about the everyday racialization of health in the United States. 
   
   
   
  Concluding with an examination of racialized healthcare during the COVID pandemic and the Black Lives Matter rebellions of 2020, Sickening cuts through the mind-numbing statistics to vividly portray healthcare inequalities. In a gripping style, Pollock shows the devastating reality and consequences of systemic racism on the lives and health of Black Americans.

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  Meteorite Hits and Near Misses

  George Mitrovic

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  What is a meteor or meteorite? A meteor is a small body of matter apparently from outer space that upon entering the Earth’s atmosphere resembles a streak of light, what we normally call falling stars. A meteorite is one of these that successfully hits the ground and sometimes other things, including people, buildings and animals! 
  Until 1803 most scientists regarded falls of meteorites as absurd and fantastical. As well as impossible. This was until the massive fall onto L’Aigle in France of thousands of meteorites on April 23rd 1803. Previously on November 11th 1799 there had also been a massive meteor shower comprising thousands of meteors that was seen all over the Earth. This is now known to be the Leonid meteors whose falls have diminished since. The Leonids come around every November, usually near the beginning of the month. Funny how this is a peak period for UFO sightings! That was accepted meteorites. Then you have such things as Black Comets. Black comets are extinct cometary nuclei which no longer create outgassing. No tail is visible. They are black and difficult to see in space unless they are passing celestial bodies. Even these seem apparently normal when you look at everything that has come crashing down, sometimes heavily and sometimes lightly, from the skies. Amongst the true meteorites and possible fragment of black comets, and possibly even antimatter, and even large blocks of ice, what then are the rest of these? That the majority of UFO sightings might actually be misidentified meteoric or cometary bodies. The list of incidents from the sky including numerous near misses. Are they meteors, comets or UFOs or a combination or misinterpretation of all of the above?

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  Don't Upset ooMalume - A Guide...

  Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka

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  'Eli linge libaluleke kakhulu kumzi ontsundu olahlekileyo. Xa sivuselela izinto zenkcubeko yethu esalahlekana nazo ngonoquku, mhla kwafika iintlanga zasemzini.' – Dr Loyiso Nqevu
  Returning to the family homestead in the Eastern Cape for the holidays, and worried that your city ways and less than perfect knowledge of Xhosa culture will get you a wagging finger in the face from ooMalume – the uncles?
  No need to fret. Don't Upset ooMalume! captures the essence of Xhosa heritage and culture, and explores different aspects of village life. It covers a range of topics, from major Xhosa life ceremonies and traditional clothing, to the significance of uronta (the rondavel) and ubuhlanti (the kraal). Not forgetting the importance of traditional food, the author describes popular dishes, edible forage and even medicinal plants.
  This book was born from writer and agriculturalist Hombakazki Mercy Nqandeka's concern that aspects of Xhosa heritage will be lost to future generations. By interweaving her guide to Xhosa culture with stories from her daily life at Mqele and Bulungula villages, and lessons taught to her by her mother and her late grandmothers, she hopes to help reconnect Xhosa people to their roots.
  Akukho nto imnandi ngathi kukungeqiwa ziindaba xa kuncokolwa ngesiXhosa esintsokothileyo nesineziqhulo. Bathi bezincokolela abantu abadala bexuba nakwintetho yokuhlonipha ube usiva yonke into abayithethayo. Oko kubonisa ukuzingca nokuzingomba isifuba ngolwimi lakho lesiXhosa.
  Le ncwadi yenzelwe abantu abasithandayo isiXhosa nabafuna ukufunda nzulu ngolwimi nenkcubeko yesiXhosa. Ungabadanisi ooMalume, lola isiXhosa sakho ngale ncwadi.

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