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  Ever Green - Saving Big Forests...

  John W. Reid, Thomas E. Lovejoy

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  Five stunningly large forests remain on Earth: the Taiga, extending from the Pacific Ocean across all of Russia and far-northern Europe; the North American boreal, ranging from Alaska's Bering seacoast to Canada's Atlantic shore; the Amazon, covering almost the entirety of South America's bulge; the Congo, occupying parts of six nations in Africa's wet equatorial middle; and the island forest of New Guinea, twice the size of California. 
   
   
   
  These megaforests are vital to preserving global biodiversity, thousands of cultures, and a stable climate, as John W. Reid and Thomas E. Lovejoy argue convincingly in Ever Green. Megaforests serve an essential role in decarbonizing the atmosphere—the boreal alone holds 1.8 trillion metric tons of carbon in its deep soils and peat layers, 190 years' worth of global emissions at 2019 levels—and saving them is the most immediate and affordable large-scale solution to our planet's most formidable ongoing crisis. 
   
   
   
  Reid and Lovejoy offer practical solutions to address the biggest challenges these forests face, from vastly expanding protected areas, to supporting Indigenous forest stewards, to planning smarter road networks. In gorgeous prose that evokes the majesty of these ancient forests along with the people and animals who inhabit them, Reid and Lovejoy take us on an exhilarating global journey.

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  Ecofarmer's Discovery An - How...

  Ewan Campbell

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  As more farmers move to a regenerative approach to their farming practices, many turn to Ewan who has been farming this way for decades, providing practical answers for practical farmers through growing the greatest soil on earth. 
  Ewan, faced with a failing farm and 'empty pockets', realised that doing things the way they had always been done was what had gotten him to the point of 'farming off the cliff slowly'. Asking the question 'What is soil?' he embarked on a journey of research and trials resulting in a deep understanding of the delicate interaction of the soil, biology, nutrient, plant and ultimately health of the animal and ourselves. 
  Through observation of phenomena, study of concepts and testing Ewan finds solutions to problems that are facing farmers today - always a beneficial outcome. 'Study books and observe nature; if they do not agree, throw away the books' (Albrecht). 
  This book chronicles the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in farming - everything is connected to the soil. If the soil is failing then so is the produce and profitability. In this world of clean and green, Ewan is able to bring back the natural nitrogen cycle in the plant (nitrogen doesn't need to be from a bag) whilst growing and measuring deep carbon levels, beneficial to the water cycle as well. Nature will repair itself and this book will explain how. 
  With the patent for 'Probitas' - a product that amplifies the natural electrical potential of the earth and with his extensive knowledge of soil silicas and free aluminium, Ewan is a force that Big Ag tried to eliminate. 
  Farmers are increasingly looking to heal their land, maintain healthy and productive animals and revitalise and regenerate their farming life and enthusiasm. 
  Ewan puts complex concepts through the 'simplifier' to allow anyone to understand, linking soil-plant-animal-human health. He is often told that nobody else has their feet in the farm like he does.

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  Python for Big Data - Clear...

  Ben Rizer

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  In the age of Big Data, organizations are leveraging vast amounts of information to drive innovation, make data-driven decisions, and solve complex problems. Python for Big Data is a comprehensive guide that explores the powerful role Python plays in managing, processing, and analyzing large datasets efficiently. Whether you're new to the world of data or an experienced developer seeking to deepen your skills, this book provides a step-by-step journey through Python's big data ecosystem. 
  The book begins by introducing Python’s fundamental data handling libraries like Pandas and NumPy, and scales up to working with distributed computing tools such as Dask and Apache Spark. You'll learn to process and analyze structured and unstructured data, build machine learning models with Scikit-learn and SparkML, and delve into deep learning with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. 
  From setting up your Python environment to building real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka and PySpark Streaming, this book covers the entire data lifecycle. You’ll also learn how to visualize large datasets, optimize performance, and scale your Python applications across distributed environments with Docker and Kubernetes. 
  With practical case studies from industries like retail, healthcare, and social media analytics, Python for Big Data combines theory with real-world applications to equip you with the skills necessary to tackle big data challenges. Whether you're managing petabytes of data, building predictive models, or automating analytics, this book is your ultimate guide to using Python effectively in big data environments. 
   

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  The JavaScript Journey - From...

  Priya Singh

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  "The JavaScript Journey: From Basics to Full-Stack Mastery" is your ultimate guide to unlock the full potential of JavaScript and mastering the art of full-stack development. Whether a novice eager to learn the ropes or a developer with an experience looking to improve your skills, this comprehensive book provides a step-by-step roadmap to success. 
  Starting with JavaScript syntax and control flow fundamentals, you'll gradually progress through advanced topics such as DOM manipulation, asynchronous programming, and object-oriented JavaScript. Practical examples and hands-on exercises reinforce your learning, ensuring you build a strong foundation for the journey ahead. 
  As you delve deeper, you'll explore the backend world with Node.js, learning how to build powerful web servers and interact with databases using Express.js and MongoDB. Frontend development is also covered extensively, with in-depth discussions on React.js for building interactive user interfaces. 
  What sets this book apart is its holistic strategy to full-stack development. By integrating frontend and backend technologies seamlessly, you'll understand how to architect, deploy, and scale modern web applications. 
  Whether you dream of becoming a frontend wizard, a backend maestro, or a full-stack virtuoso, "The JavaScript Journey" equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today's competitive web development landscape. Embark on this transformative journey and also unleash your coding potential today!Top of Form

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  Ex Machina - The God Experiment

  Anders Indset, Florian Neukart

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  The philosophical exploration of reality has fascinated humanity since Plato's Allegory of the Cave and has reached new dimensions through technological and intellectual breakthroughs. From Descartes' skepticism of sensory perceptions to Daniel Dennett's provocative "illusionism," the nature of our conscious experiences is continually called into question. Yet, while neuroscience defends consciousness as real, the debate remains alive, shaping scientific and societal discourses.
  With George Berkeley's subjective idealism, which defines reality as a product of perception, and the groundbreaking concepts of Mach and Einstein, our understanding of space, time, and existence has been radically transformed. These philosophical foundations pave the way for one of the most intriguing questions of our time: Are we living in a simulation? What was once the realm of science fiction now occupies the forefront of cutting-edge research inspired by quantum physics, and the theories of computation and information.In their Scientific-Philosophical work – SciPhi – Anders Indset and Florian Neukart explore the hypothesis that our universe might be part of a chain of simulations – a concept with the potential to revolutionize our understanding of existence, theology, and the laws governing the cosmos. Together they examine the roles of computability, entropy, and the boundaries of physical laws within this chain of simulations. Could a collapse occur if resources are exhausted? And what does this mean for the notion of an infinite, external entity?
  With a clear focus on experimental approaches, Indset and Neukart analyze how we might uncover evidence about the nature of our reality. Although computational boundaries are still to be overcome,the authors, through observations and analysis on the simulation theories, open new perspectives on the profound questions of existence – while acknowledging the limits of current scientific knowledge.
  A compelling and profound book that encourages readers to think beyond the nature of reality and redefine the mystery of our existence.

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  Climate Denial

  Thomas Porcher, Henri Landes

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  Is it possible to subsidize fossil fuels on the one hand, while at the same time claiming to be committed to the fight against global warming? 
  Is it possible to promote free trade treaties throughout the world while claiming that CO2 emissions must be reduced? 
  Can we use indicators that only take into account market production without taking into account pollution?
  In view of the climate challenge, the answer to these questions should be negative, but unfortunately today it is still positive. In a documented, clear and incisive book, Thomas Porcher and Henri Landes denounce this climate hypocrisy. In the last chapter, they present 10 proposals to meet the climate challenge. 
  Instead of all the great speeches on climate, this book reminds us of the sad reality of recent years—an unprecedented development of polluting energies with unconventional gas and oil, a blind trust in non-existent solutions from the market to fight against climate change, hundreds of free trade treaties being negotiated without climate clauses, inadequate measurement indicators that encourage business as usual.

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