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  Secrets Beneath the Quicksand -...

  John Harpoon

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  Quicksand has captivated human imagination for centuries. The very mention of the word conjures images of perilous, sinking terrain—an unpredictable force of nature that can drag the unsuspecting into its depths. Whether through its portrayal in popular culture or through whispered warnings of its presence in remote areas, quicksand has become synonymous with danger. However, while it holds a certain allure in our collective consciousness, the science behind it remains less understood, adding to its mystique and intrigue. 
    
  Historically, quicksand has been a feature of many adventure tales and thrillers, often depicted as a life-threatening trap that can ensnare anyone who ventures too close. In movies, books, and TV shows, it serves as an almost mythical obstacle, a place where time seems to stand still as one struggles to escape. These portrayals, however, often exaggerate the severity of quicksand’s danger, leading to misconceptions about its true nature. It’s important to acknowledge that while quicksand is indeed dangerous, it is rarely as deadly as it is made out to be in stories. Yet, the fascination it generates is undeniable, and its mysterious qualities continue to inspire both fear and curiosity. 
    
  The allure of quicksand is not just in its danger, but also in the mystery surrounding its behavior. Unlike ordinary land, quicksand behaves in a way that seems to defy common understanding. Its unique blend of sand, water, and clay creates a substance that can feel deceptively solid, only to give way under pressure. This paradox—the appearance of solid ground hiding a treacherous, fluid-like trap—adds to its power to intrigue and intimidate.

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  PCCN Study Guide 2024-2025 -...

  Shawn Blake

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  Why 1 in 4 nurses fail the PCCN exam on their first try (and what you can do differently)... 
  Success on the PCCN exam requires more than just rote memorization or sharp test-taking skills. 
    
  It requires strategy. A systematic approach that helps you break down and translate each question into familiar terms, so you can make full use of your clinical judgment and silence exam anxiety. 
    
  This book provides you with that strategy. 
     
  Inside, you’ll discover: 
    
  ●     A simple 4-step approach that lets you dissect each question on the exam and narrow down your options by tapping into your clinical expertise 
  ●     Which biological systems and diseases make up the most significant portion of the exam 
  ●     The core components of the AACN’s Synergy Model, and which aspects you’re likely to be tested on 
  ●     What to know before you start studying — this is vital to helping you squeeze the most out of your study prep 
  ●     Three full-length practice test that includes 125 unique questions and detailed answer explanations, plus 50 extra practice questions to help reinforce your knowledge for each section on the PCCN 
    
  And much more! 
    
  By the end, you’ll know what to expect on every section of the exam, including the most critical points many nurses forget about. So even if you’re still starting to build out your career, you’ll have a winning strategy that can help maximize your chances of passing the PCCN on your first try. 
    
  Take the next step toward earning your PCCN certification

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  Machine Learning Pipelines - A...

  Chuck Sherman

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  "Machine Learning Pipelines: A Comprehensive Guide to Building and Deploying Intelligent Systems" is a detailed, hands-on guide that equips data scientists, machine learning engineers, and AI practitioners with the knowledge and skills needed to build, optimize, and deploy robust machine learning pipelines. This book takes you through every step of the pipeline development process, from data collection to model deployment, ensuring that your intelligent systems are efficient, scalable, and production-ready. 
  The book also features real-world examples, code snippets, and case studies that demonstrate how to apply these concepts in practical settings, allowing you to build intelligent systems that are reliable, maintainable, and capable of evolving with new data and requirements. 
  "Machine Learning Pipelines" will provide you with the tools and frameworks necessary to efficiently build and deploy machine learning solutions at scale. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll be empowered to create intelligent systems that deliver high-quality, actionable insights in real time.

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  The Shaking Woman or A History...

  Siri Hustvedt

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  While speaking at a memorial event in 2006, Siri Hustvedt suffered a violent seizure from the neck down. Despite her flapping arms and shaking legs, she continued to speak clearly and was able to finish her speech. It was as if she had suddenly become two people: a calm orator and a shuddering wreck. Then the seizures happened again and again. The Shaking Woman tracks Hustvedt's search for a diagnosis, one that takes her inside the thought processes of several scientific disciplines, each one of which offers a distinct perspective on her paroxysms but no ready solution. In the process, she finds herself entangled in fundamental questions: What is the relationship between brain and mind? How do we remember? What is the self? 
   
   
   
  During her investigations, Hustvedt joins a discussion group in which neurologists, psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and brain scientists trade ideas to develop a new field: neuropsychoanalysis. She volunteers as a writing teacher for psychiatric in-patients at the Payne Whitney clinic in New York City and unearths precedents in medical history that illuminate the origins of and shifts in our theories about the mind-body problem. Hustvedt synthesizes her experience and research into a compelling mystery: Who is the shaking woman? In the end, the story she tells becomes, in the words of George Makari, "a brilliant illumination for us all."

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  Walking With Gorillas - The...

  Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

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  An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal. 
  In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an advocate for revolutionary integrated approaches to saving our planet. In an increasingly interconnected world, animal and human health alike depend on sustainable solutions and Dr. Gladys has developed an innovative approach to conservation among the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and their human neighbors. 
  Walking with Gorillas takes the reader on an incredible personal journey with Dr. Gladys, from her early days as a student in Uganda, enduring the assassination of her father during a military coup, to her veterinarian education in England to establishing the first veterinary department for the Ugandan government to founding one of the first organizations in the world that enables people to coexist with wildlife through improving the health and wellbeing of both. Her award-winning approach reduced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on critically endangered mountain gorillas. 
  In the face of discrimination and a male dominated world, one woman’s passion and determination to build a brighter future for the local wildlife and human community offers inspiration and insights into what is truly possible for our planet when we come together.

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  Introduction to Data...

  Jose Berengueres, Marybeth Sandell

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  Adopted by universities and business schools in Finland, Barcelona, USA, South Korea, Canada, and the Middle East; and used in training at companies like Halliburton TX, Agilent technologies, and PropertyFinder, this book will help you not only to transform data into information but show you with real examples how to story tell it. The authors (a Kaggle master and a Bloomberg former bureau chief), bring together concepts fromData ScienceDesign Thinking, andStorytelling 
  to take you on a journey where the destination is nothing less than great visual storytelling.AudienceMBA candidates, instructors, consultantsUsers of Excel, PowerBI, or TableauNo data skills or special math skills are requiredWhat will you learn?to identify the role of a narrative in a storyto transform data into informationto synthesize knowledgeto apply visual thinking tools to the decision-making processto select visual communication techniques to persuadeto detect bias in charts

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