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  Cool - How Air Conditioning...

  Salvatore Basile

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  "[A] history of air conditioning, chronicling the numerous gimmicks, failed attempts, con jobs, and eventual successes . . . a surprisingly interesting journey." —San Francisco Book Review 
   
   
    
  The air conditioner is often hailed as one of the modern world's greatest inventions—yet nearly as often blamed for global disaster. It has changed everything from architecture to people's food habits; saved countless lives, and caused countless deaths. First appearing in 1902, when Willis Carrier, an engineer barely out of college, developed the "Apparatus for Treating Air," everyone assumed it would instantly change the world. But the story of air conditioning and its rise to ubiquity is far from simple. 
   
   
    
  In Cool, Salvatore Basile tracks two fascinating stories: the struggle to perfect an effective cooling device, and the effort to convince people that they actually needed such a thing. With a cast of characters ranging from Leonardo da Vinci to Richard Nixon and Felix the Cat, Cool showcases the myriad reactions to air conditioning as it was developed and introduced to the world. Here is a unique perspective on a common convenience: how we came to rely on it today, and how it might change radically tomorrow.

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  Hi Anxiety - Life With a Bad...

  Anonymous

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  Joining the ranks of such acclaimed accounts as Manic, Brain on Fire, and Monkey Mind, a deeply personal, funny, and sometimes painful look at anxiety and its impact from writer and commentator Kat Kinsman. 
  Feeling anxious? Can’t sleep because your brain won’t stop recycling thoughts? Unable to make a decision because you're too afraid you’ll make the wrong one? You’re not alone. 
  In Hi, Anxiety, beloved food writer, editor, and commentator Kat Kinsman expands on the high profile pieces she wrote for CNN.com about depression, and its wicked cousin, anxiety. Taking us back to her adolescence, when she was diagnosed with depression at fourteen, Kat speaks eloquently with pathos and humor about her skin picking, hand flapping, “nervousness” that made her the recipient of many a harsh taunt. With her mother also gripped by depression and health issues throughout her life, Kat came to live in a constant state of unease—that she would fail, that she would never find love . . . that she would end up just like her mother. 
  Now, as a successful media personality, Kat still battles anxiety every day. That anxiety manifests in strange, and deeply personal ways. But as she found when she started to write about her struggles, Kat is not alone in feeling like the simple act of leaving the house, or getting a haircut can be crippling. And though periodic medication, counseling, a successful career and a happy marriage have brought her relief, the illness, because that is what anxiety is, remains. 
  Exploring how millions are affected anxiety, Hi, Anxiety is a clarion call for everyone—but especially women—struggling with this condition. Though she is a strong advocate for seeking medical intervention, Kinsman implores those suffering to come out of the shadows—to talk about their battle openly and honestly. With humor, bravery, and writing that brings bestsellers like Laurie Notaro and Jenny Lawson to mind, Hi, Anxiety tackles a difficult subject with amazing grace.

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  Building Your Own Large Language...

  Et Tu Code

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  Building Your Own Large Language Model: A Step-by-Step Guide is your comprehensive roadmap to crafting custom language models tailored to diverse applications. 
  From laying the groundwork in Language Model Development Fundamentals to navigating through Essential NLP Concepts and Framework Selection, each step is meticulously detailed to ensure mastery. You'll learn the art of Data Collection and Preprocessing, crucial for gathering and refining training data, followed by the craft of Scalable Model Architecture Design. Training and Fine-Tuning Strategies guide you through efficiently honing your model's capabilities, while Performance Evaluation and Validation ensure accuracy. Model Deployment integrates your creation seamlessly into real-world applications like chatbots or language translation tools, while Task-Specific Fine-Tuning customizes it for sentiment analysis or text summarization. Ethical Considerations address biases and ethical concerns, while Performance Optimization techniques enhance efficiency. Through Exploration of Large Language Models, you'll grasp the landscape's nuances, preparing for Application Integration and Scaling with Distributed Training. Continuous Improvement methodologies, coupled with a focus on Interpretability and a glimpse into Future Trends, equip you for ongoing success. Real-world Case Studies provide practical insights, and Community Engagement fosters collaboration. 
  Concluding with key takeaways and recommendations, this guide propels you into the dynamic realm of large language model development with confidence and clarity. 🚀

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  Your Cozy Minimalist Home &...

  Steve Alverson, Dana Sales

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  Looking for a way to improve your daily life? This audiobook bundle is the perfect solution!  
  Whether you want to learn how to get the most out of your Alexa device or create a more organized and functional living space, this 2-in-1 audiobook bundle is full of practical advice and helpful tips. 
  Here are some of the highlights of what you'll learn: 
  "Amazon Alexa User Guide":How to properly operate Echo devices and integrate them into your daily routineThe technology behind Alexa and the Echo line of devicesEvery trick imaginable to get the most out of Alexa, from the simplest instructions to the most complex Smart Home SetupsCreating your own commands and skillsAdvanced Echo hacks that you've never heard of beforeHow to integrate Alexa with Smart Home DevicesHow to simply have more fun with Alexa 
  "Your Cozy Minimalist Home":How to declutter your home and simplify your lifeHow to identify and eliminate unnecessary possessionsPractical advice on optimizing storage solutions 
  By purchasing this audiobook bundle, you'll receive two valuable resources at a discounted price. This bundle will help you unlock the full potential of your Alexa device and create a more organized and efficient living space for you and your family! 
  Don't miss out on the opportunity to improve your life with these two valuable resources. Get your copy of the audiobook bundle today! 
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  Technology and Cities - The Role...

  Lyric Vale

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  In recent decades, technology has become a defining force in the development and transformation of cities. From the industrial revolution to the rise of the internet, technological advancements have continually reshaped urban life, making cities hubs of innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. Today, as cities face growing populations, climate change, and resource constraints, technology plays a central role in addressing these challenges while also opening new possibilities for urban living. The integration of digital technologies, automation, and data analytics is driving what we now recognize as the emergence of "smart cities," where every aspect of urban life is enhanced by technology. These advancements not only improve efficiency but also offer the potential to foster more sustainable, livable, and equitable urban environments. 
  The influence of technology in cities extends across various domains, including infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and governance. In terms of urban infrastructure, cities are adopting digital systems for managing everything from electricity grids to water distribution, allowing for more responsive and efficient service delivery. Transportation has also undergone a transformation with the introduction of autonomous vehicles, electric cars, and new mobility services like ride-sharing, reshaping how people move within cities and reducing the environmental impact of urban travel. Similarly, the integration of sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables real-time data collection that informs city management, improving everything from traffic flow to waste management.

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  Programming with GitHub Copilot...

  Kurt Dowswell

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  In Programming with GitHub Copilot: Write Better Code—Faster, veteran software developer and GitHub community hero Kurt Dowswell delivers an insightful and hands-on exploration of GitHub's powerful, new AI coding assistant, Copilot. In the book, you'll discover how to use the tool's capabilities to push the boundaries of what you thought was possible in programming. 
   
   
   
  Even if you've used autocomplete tools—like VS Code's TabNine extension—before, you'll be floored by GitHub Copilot's potential to transform the way you code. You'll learn how to install, configure, and use the software, from employing it's most common and widely used features to deploying business and enterprise functionality. You'll even discover how to fix runtime and compilation bugs and write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. 
   
   
   
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  ● Prompt strategies to get GitHub Copilot to help you brainstorm new code solutions 
   
   
   
  ● What the future looks like for AI-assisted coding, including discussions of issues like code licensing and ethics 
   
   
   
  ● Directions for chatting with Copilot, including common commands and prompts to help you guide the conversation to where you want it to go

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