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  A Fascinating Journey Through...

  Martin K. Ettington

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  Time is a fascinating subject and one which affects our lives in many ways.  
  This book covers a lot of aspects of the subject. 
  First, how did measurements of time like seconds, minutes, hours, and years develop? 
  Next, what is the history of timekeeping mechanisms from ancient water clocks, to mechanical mechanisms, atomic clocks, and much more. 
  Lastly, what are some of the stranger aspects or anomalies of time such as premonitions, how time and space work, and possible time travel stories. 
  And philosophical questions like: Does the future already exist? 
  I wanted this book to be a comprehensive volume on time and so included lots of different stories and understandings about time which indicate we may not fully understand it yet.

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  Data-Oriented Programming for...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  In the digital age, data reigns supreme. Yet, for many beginners, navigating the complex landscape of data management, manipulation, and application can be daunting. "Data-Oriented Programming for Beginners" is your compass in the vast world of data-centric development, offering a clear, accessible path to mastering the principles and practices that make data work for you. 
  This book demystifies the concept of Data-Oriented Programming (DOP), a paradigm that prioritizes data and its structure over the traditional focus on procedures and objects. With an emphasis on practical application, readers are guided through the core principles of DOP, including the crucial role of immutability, the separation of data and behavior, and the strategic design of data structures. 
  Through engaging explanations, hands-on examples, and real-world case studies, "Data-Oriented Programming for Beginners" equips you with the knowledge and skills to:Understand the nature and nuances of data in programmingLeverage functional programming languages and libraries for data manipulationDesign efficient, scalable data structures and schemasImplement data-oriented design patterns for robust application developmentNavigate the challenges of data integrity, security, and privacyScale and manage data-driven applications in complex systems 
  "Data-Oriented Programming for Beginners" is more than just a guide; it's a launchpad for harnessing the transformative power of data in your programming endeavors. Embrace the data-oriented approach and unlock new levels of efficiency, clarity, and performance in your software projects. 
   

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  Pandemics - A Very Short...

  Christian W. McMillen

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  The 2014 Ebola epidemic demonstrated the power of pandemics and their ability not only to destroy lives locally but also to capture the imagination and terrify the world. In 2019 and the years that followed, the coronavirus pandemic infected every continent and took the lives of millions. In this updated edition, Christian W. McMillen provides a concise yet comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, illustrating how pandemic disease has shaped history and, at the same time, social behavior has influenced pandemic disease.This Very Short Introduction describes history's major pandemics. McMillen discusses state responses to pandemics, such as quarantine, isolation, travel restrictions, and other forms of social control, and pays special attention to the rise of public health and the explosion of medical research in the wake of pandemics, especially as the germ theory of disease emerged in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Today, medicine is able to control all of these diseases, yet some of them are still devastating in much of the developing world. By assessing the relationship between poverty and disease and the geography of epidemics, McMillen offers an outspoken and thought-provoking point of view on the necessity for global governments to learn from past experiences and cooperate to prevent any future epidemic.

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  The Invisible Hand - Economic...

  Davis Truman

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  "The Invisible Hand" delves deep into the clandestine world of economic intelligence and industrial espionage, where the forces shaping global economies are often unseen and unknown. 
  In this riveting exploration, author Davis Truman unveils the intricate web of intrigue that underpins modern capitalism. From covert operations to sophisticated cyber-espionage, this book reveals how nations and corporations deploy their resources relentlessly to gain a competitive advantage. 
  Drawing on real-life examples and historical case studies, "The Invisible Hand" exposes the covert tactics governments and businesses employ to gain insight into their rivals' strategies, steal trade secrets, and manipulate markets.

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  The Last Drop - Solving the...

  Tim Smedley

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  Read by the author, Tim Smedley.The Times Book of the Year pickA gripping, thought-provoking and ultimately optimistic investigation into the world’s next great climate crisis – the scarcity of water.‘Smart, sobering, and scholarly. ’ – Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of DinosaursWater scarcity is the next big climate crisis. Water stress – not just scarcity, but also quality issues caused by pollution – is already driving the first waves of climate refugees. Rivers are drying out before they meet the oceans and ancient lakes are disappearing. It’s increasingly clear that human mismanagement of water is dangerously unsustainable, for both ecological and human survival. And yet in recent years some key countries have been quietly and very successfully addressing water stress.How are Singapore and Israel, for example – both severely water-stressed countries – not in the same predicament as Chennai or California?In The Last Drop, award-winning environmental journalist Tim Smedley meets experts, victims, activists and pioneers to find out how we can mend the water table that our survival depends upon. He offers a fascinating, universally relevant account of the environmental and human factors that have led us to this point, and suggests practical ways to address the crisis, before it’s too late.'You will never see the water you use in the same way again' – Helen Czerski, BBC broadcaster

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  Homewaters - A Human and Natural...

  David B. Williams

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  Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region's ecological complexities. 
   
   
   
  Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today's ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound's ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change.

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