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  Stars in the Dark - The...

  Dirk Fallon

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  For centuries, humans have gazed into the night sky, believing that what they saw—stars, planets, glowing nebulae—was all there was. But as our tools for exploring the universe improved, scientists began to notice something strange. The visible matter in galaxies simply wasn’t enough to explain how those galaxies moved and behaved. Something unseen, something invisible, seemed to be exerting a powerful influence on everything. 
  In the 1930s, astronomer Fritz Zwicky was studying a group of galaxies known as the Coma Cluster. When he measured how fast the galaxies within the cluster were moving, he realized they were traveling far too quickly to be held together by the visible matter alone. According to the laws of gravity, the cluster should have torn itself apart. Zwicky proposed that some kind of “missing mass” must be present, something that added gravitational force without emitting light. He called it “dark matter.” At the time, his idea was mostly ignored. 
  Decades later, in the 1970s, American astronomer Vera Rubin provided even more compelling evidence. She was studying the rotation of spiral galaxies, expecting that stars farther from the center would orbit more slowly, just as planets farther from the sun move more slowly in our solar system. But that wasn’t what she found. The outer stars were moving just as fast as those closer in, a finding that didn’t make sense if only visible matter was involved. Her work suggested that some unseen material—something with mass—was surrounding the galaxies in large halos, exerting gravitational pull and affecting their motion. This was dark matter at work.

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  Life Lessons from a Parasite -...

  John Janovy Jr.

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  The answers to life's biggest questions can be found by looking at the little things . . . 
   
   
   
  Though you may not be able to see them with the naked eye, parasites—miniscule life forms that live inside other organisms—inhabit our everyday lives. From headlice to bird droppings, litterboxes to unfiltered water, you have brushed up against the most common way of life on our planet. 
   
   
   
  In this unique book, John Janovy Jr., one of the world's preeminent experts on parasites, reveals what can humans learn from the most reviled yet misunderstood animals on Earth: lice, tapeworms, flukes, and maggots that can eat a lizard from the inside, and how these lessons help us negotiate our own complicated world. Whether we're learning to adapt to adverse conditions, accept our own limitations, or process new information in an ever-changing landscape—we can be sure a parasite did it first. 
   
    
   
  At once peculiar and profound, Life Lessons from a Parasite makes a case for using knowledge of the natural world, with all its wonderful mysteries and quirks, to tackle our worst problems.

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  Python Machine Learning for...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Python Machine Learning for Beginners: Unlocking the Power of Data" is a comprehensive beginner's guide that demystifies the world of machine learning using the Python programming language. Whether you are a student, a professional looking to expand your skillset, or simply curious about the fascinating field of machine learning, this book is your gateway to unlocking the power of data. 
  In this book, you will embark on a journey that takes you from the fundamentals of Python programming to understanding the core principles and techniques of machine learning. Step by step, you will learn how to preprocess and explore data, engineer features, build predictive models, and evaluate their performance. With hands-on examples and practical exercises, you will gain a solid foundation in supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms, including linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, random forests, support vector machines, clustering, and dimensionality reduction. 
  Delving into the realm of deep learning, you will discover the power of neural networks and their applications in image classification, sequence data analysis, and transfer learning. You will also explore the ethical considerations and challenges associated with deploying machine learning models in real-world scenarios. 
  Throughout the book, the emphasis is on making complex concepts accessible to beginners. With clear explanations, code snippets, and illustrative visualizations, you will develop a deep understanding of machine learning techniques and their practical implementation using Python's popular libraries such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and Keras. 
  "Python Machine Learning for Beginners: Unlocking the Power of Data" is your essential companion. By the end of this book, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to harness the power of data and embark on your own machine learning projects. 
   

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  The Catalyst - RNA and the Quest...

  Thomas R. Cech

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  For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest mysteries: How did life begin? What makes us human? Why do we get sick and grow old? In The Catalyst, Cech finally brings together years of research to demonstrate that RNA is the true key to understanding life on Earth, from its very origins to our future in the twenty-first century. 
   
   
   
  A gripping journey of discovery, The Catalyst moves from the early experiments that first hinted at RNA's spectacular powers, to Cech's own paradigm-shifting finding that it can catalyze cellular reactions, to the cutting-edge biotechnologies poised to reshape our health. We learn how RNA may have jump-started life itself, and how, at the same time, it can cut our individual lives short through viral diseases and cancer. We see how RNA is implicated in the aging process and explore the darker depths of the supposed fountain of youth, telomerase. And we catch a thrilling glimpse into how RNA-powered therapies may enable us to improve and even extend life beyond nature's current limits.

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  Agile Project Management with...

  Alexa Campbell

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  Gain a broader understanding of Agile project management using Scrum. 
  Do you want to make your team more agile? 
  Do you want to be able to recover quickly when the unexpected happens? 
  Do you want to stay focused on what's important and get rid of tasks that aren't? 
  The answer is Scrum, a project management framework that lets you do just that. It can help you organize your team and get everyone working together towards shared goals, no matter how big or small the project. In Agile Project Management With Scrum, we'll show you how to use this powerful tool to create a more effective and efficient workflow. 
  In this book, you will: 
  ·        Discover and take a deep dive into the science behind Scrum. 
  ·        Understand the basics of agile projects and then dive into the management of agile projects. 
  ·        Discover the ScrumMaster. 
  ·        Learn about planning a Scrum project. 
  ·        Master DSDM and its techniques. 
  ·        Understand agile project development 
  ·        Learn about the deployment process 
  ·        Discover the use of Scrum in scaling projects. 
  This book will teach you how to use the Scrum method of project management, which uses short sprints and constant feedback from your team members to help you stay on track and deliver your project on time. 
  It's full of practical advice and easy-to-follow steps that can be applied to any project, from small to large.

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  Blockchain - Exploring the...

  Jasper Donovan

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  Learn about the industry-changing potential of blockchain technology and how it might impact the future. 
  Explore the world of blockchain and its numerous applications in fields like finance, supply chain management, healthcare, governance, and more in this comprehensive book. Learn insightful details on how blockchain technology revolutionizes established systems, encourages innovation, and empowers individuals and communities. 
  Learn about the benefits of adopting a blockchain, such as higher trust, improved security, and enhanced transparency. Discover how blockchain can solve current problems including data privacy, supply chain transparency, financial inclusion, and governance difficulties. Gain a thorough grasp of blockchain's possibilities and effects on individuals, companies, and society as a whole. 
  Immerse yourself in this book to start the process of embracing blockchain technology. Develop the confidence and skills to explore and participate with blockchain through educational resources, participation in blockchain forums, and testing out blockchain applications. Make the most of your potential to advance blockchain technology and its use, and participate in creating a more decentralized, open, and creative future.

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