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  The Rise of the US Environmental...

  Kate Davies

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  “Tells the story of anger, disillusionment, and determination of Americans to develop a political movement to fight chemical pollution . . . timely.” —The Huffington PostThis book, named one of Booklist’s Top 10 books on sustainability in 2014, is the first to offer a comprehensive examination of the environmental health movement, which unlike many parts of the environmental movement, focuses on ways toxic chemicals and other hazardous agents in the environment effect human health and well-being. Born in 1978 when Lois Gibbs organized her neighbors to protest the health effects of a toxic waste dump in Love Canal, New York, the movement has spread across the United States and throughout the world. By placing human health at the center of its environmental argument, this movement has achieved many victories in community mobilization and legislative reform. In The Rise of the U.S. Environmental Health Movement, environmental health expert Kate Davies describes the movement’s historical, ideological, and cultural roots and analyzes its strategies and successes.“Kate Davies’ excellent book focuses on the role of health in the environmental health movement and encourages us to consider its origins and accomplishments . . . The Rise of the U.S. Environmental Health Movement looks both back and forward to challenge us to consider our current direction. In the future this book will provide readers with an important perspective on how the environmental health movement shaped our society.” —Toxipedia“A well-done history of America’s environmental health movement . . . offers readers valuable information on how grassroots organizing prevents harm from toxic exposures and leads to safe and healthy communities.” —Lois Marie Gibbs, Executive Director, Center for Health, Environment & Justice

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  Testing in Software Development...

  Ben Rizer

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  "Testing in Software Development for Beginners" is the ultimate guide for anyone new to the world of software development and quality assurance. Designed for beginners, this comprehensive book demystifies the crucial role of testing in the software development lifecycle, providing readers with the foundational knowledge and practical skills they need to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of their software projects. 
  The book covers essential topics, including the different types of testing (manual and automated), an overview of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and the importance of testing at each phase of development. You'll explore the fundamentals of unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT), as well as non-functional testing such as performance, security, and usability testing. 
  With clear explanations, real-world examples, and easy-to-follow tutorials, this book will introduce you to manual testing techniques, the basics of writing test cases, and the key concepts behind automation testing. Learn about popular tools like Selenium, JUnit, and TestNG, and discover when to use automation in your testing strategy. 
  This book will equip you with the knowledge and best practices to confidently begin your journey in software testing. 
  Start your journey to becoming a proficient software tester and ensure the quality and success of your software projects with "Testing in Software Development for Beginners." 
   

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  The Sleep-Deprived Teen - Why...

  Lisa L. Lewis

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  An Eye-Opening Parenting Guide for Better Teenage Sleep“In this timely book, Lisa L. Lewis underscores why sleep is so vital for adolescent well-being and resilience and offers detailed, actionable tools for bringing about change.” —Arianna Huffington, founder & CEO of Thrive Global#1 New Release in Teen Health, Sleep Medicine, and Sleep DisordersIn The Sleep-Deprived Teen, parenting journalist Lisa L. Lewis provides parents with the roadmap for more (and better) sleep for their teens —and perhaps even for themselves.Pick up this actionable guide for parents of exhausted teens. Teenagers are tired, strapped for time, and often asked to wake up far earlier than they should due to school start times. In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, Lisa L. Lewis, who helped spark the first law in the nation requiring healthy school start times for adolescents, has written a reader-friendly book for parents who want to help their fatigued teens and tweens sleep well.    Learn the science of why teenage sleep matters and how sleep changes during the teen years. Poor sleep affects mental health, athletic performance, and academic success. It contributes to adolescent depression, anxiety, and even drowsy driving. On the flip side, when teens are well-rested, they’re happier, healthier, and more emotionally resilient.  In The Sleep-Deprived Teen, you’ll find:The science of why sleep matters and how it changes during the teen yearsA synthesis of the research, including tips and strategies to promote healthy sleep habits and help teens avoid poor sleep patternsAn essential primer on technology, and a look at how gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, and race and ethnicity can affect teenage sleepIf you’ve read books like Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety, Generation Sleepless, or Inconvenient Sleep, then The Sleep-Deprived Teen is for you.

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  How to record an audiobook - A...

  Elisabeth Valentine Kristiansen

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  Do you want to learn how to record an audiobook people will actually buy, listen to and enjoy?  
  How to record an audiobook. A step-by-step guide to bringing your audio book to life is a comprehensive guide that takes authors though the process of creating an audiobook from start to finish. It will help you prepare, practise, record, edit and publish your audiobook. 
  This book gives you the knowledge and pratical skills to create an audiobook that people will actually listen to and enjoy. It will help you avoid the common mistakes that could cost you time, money and energy. 
  The book takes you through the 5 parts to audiobook creation:The Text: How to work with the words of your book, creating the audiobook script, prepare for and practise reading out-loud, how to deal with jargon, footnotes, illustrations etc and how to deliver it in a compelling way.The Voice: How you need to care for it, how to warm up, what to do if you get a cold etc.The Mindset: Setting yourself up for success and how to avoid the common pitfalls of recording performance.The Studio: Studio basics, the equipment and how use it, choosing studio vs homestudio, recording techniques, studio checklists,The Post production and getting it published it on Audible, Amazon and Itunes. 
  Writing a book is one of the best ways to establish yourself as an expert in your field! With the fast-growing increase of audiobook sales and popularity, having an audio book is essential and YOU should be the one to narrate it. Your voice is a big part of your brand and when you narrate your book, you’re speaking directly to your audience, which builds their trust in you as an authority. 
  Let your audience get to know, like and trust you by being the voice, that brings your book to life.

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  Robotics and Automation -...

  Craig Dames

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  Robotics and automation have rapidly evolved from niche technological concepts to central pillars of modern industry and society. What once belonged to the realm of science fiction is now an integral part of how we produce, communicate, transport, and even care for one another. Understanding the foundations of these technologies is essential to grasp how they are reshaping the future of work. 
  The journey of robotics dates back to ancient times with early mechanical inventions, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that programmable machines began to take shape. The term "robot" gained popularity in the early 1920s, yet the real development of industrial robotics didn’t gain momentum until the 1960s, when the first robotic arms were introduced into assembly lines. Since then, robotics has grown exponentially, encompassing everything from humanoid robots to autonomous drones and AI-driven service machines. 
  Automation, often linked closely with robotics, refers to the use of technology to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. While automation began with simple mechanical devices, today it incorporates advanced software, machine learning algorithms, and sensor networks. Modern automation extends beyond factories and is now seen in financial services, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, and even our homes. From smart thermostats to self-checkout systems, the influence of automation is becoming ever more visible in daily life.

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  The Great Dead Body Teachers

  Jackie Dent

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  An adventure into the world of anatomy and dissection. 
  Since I was a child, I’ve been interested in dead bodies. When I was eight years old, I dug up the remains of my pet budgie Zazbut. He had been buried for about eight weeks in a patch of grass outside our house in Dasmarinas, a fortified village in Manila, in the Philippines. 
   
  ‘The first exhumation was the beginning of my intrigue with death, which has persisted. As a journalist, I’ve written about graveyards, funerals and death doulas. I always visit the local cemetery wherever I am in the world. But one thing that has largely been hidden from me in this death trip is the dead body. 
   
  Dissection might not be a normal topic to contemplate but when both your paternal grandparents donate their bodies to science it does intermittently cross your mind. 
   
  This is the story of how Jackie Dent’s grandparents - Ruby and Julie - gave their bodies to science when they died. No one in her family seems to know why, or what really happened with their bodies afterwards. Were they avid science buffs? Was it to save on cremation costs? How do scientists tackle the practicalities and ethics of cutting up the dead for research? And who are body donors generally? 
    
  Weaving the personal with the history of anatomy and the dissected, Jackie Dent explores the world of whole-body donation — all the while looking for answers as to what happened to her grandparents.

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