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  The New Analog - Listening and...

  Damon Krukowski

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  An NPR Best Book of the Year: “A pointedly passionate look at what’s been lost in the digital era.” —Los Angeles Times   A longtime musician and former member of the indie band Galaxie 500 who has also taught at Harvard, Damon Krukowski has watched cultural life lurch from analog to digital. And as an artist who has weathered that transition, he has challenging, urgent questions for both creators and consumers about what we have thrown away in the process: Are our devices leaving us lost in our own headspace even as they pinpoint our location? Does the long reach of digital communication come at the sacrifice of our ability to gauge social distance? Does streaming media discourage us from listening closely? Are we hearing each other fully in this new environment?   Rather than simply rejecting the digital disruption of cultural life, Krukowski uses the sound engineer’s distinction of signal and noise to reexamine what we have lost as a technological culture, looking carefully at what was valuable in the analog realm so we can hold on to it. Taking a set of experiences from the production and consumption of music that have changed since the analog era—the disorientation of headphones, flattening of the voice, silence of media, loudness of mastering, and manipulation of time—as a basis for a broader exploration of contemporary culture, Krukowski gives us a brilliant meditation and guide to keeping our heads amid the digital flux. Think of it as plugging in without tuning out.   “This is not a book about why vinyl sounds better; it’s way more interesting than that . . . [It] is full of things I didn’t know, like why people yell into cellphones . . . Ultimately, it’s about how we consume sound as a society—which is, increasingly, on an individual basis.” —NPR   “If you’re a devoted music fan who’s dubious about both rosy nostalgia and futuristic utopianism, Damon Krukowski’s The New Analog is for you.” —The New York Times Book Review

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  My First Cannabis Crop -...

  Pharmacology University

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  The use of cannabis is a practice that every day becomes more frequent around the world, mainly due to the multiple properties that the derivatives of this plant have, both in therapeutic and recreational terms. The depenalization of cannabis in more and more countries around the world has been a strong promoter of its proper use, as well as a booster for scientific research that has led to the description of the benefits it has for the control of various medical conditions such as glaucoma, anxiety, epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, PTSD, among others. However, many legal statutes considerably limit or regulate the cultivation of cannabis, being this practice still not allowed in many countries, while in others the number of plants that can be grown at a time is considerably limited. 
  Being a plant that is usually used looking for a specific effect, generated by the set of its molecules or some of its components found in the flowers or buds, the efficient cultivation of cannabis is usually a slightly more complex task compared to other plants, as it is based on a series of procedures, which methodically hope to control all the elements involved in some way, in the growth and flowering of the same to obtain the best quality of the products derived from such crops. An example of this is the possible substitution of the time of exposure to sunlight by ultraviolet light lamps, regulated manually or through timers. Something similar happens with other factors, such as temperature, humidity, the amount of water and the richness of the soil. The modern cannabis grower must take into account all these guidelines if he expects to harvest good quality flowers, rich in cannabinoids and terpenes, balancing these substances according to therapeutic needs or tastes associated with recreational use. 
  Today, many cannabis markets offer for sale various strains of this plant, all with different properties: some rich in THC, others in CBD, some with fruity flavors and others rather earthy. The variety is immense, so another fundamental aspect is to know which strains suit the expectations, desires and possibilities of each grower. 
  And if it is a question of obtaining what is expected, determining the precise moment for harvesting is a fundamental step, since the good grower must know how to recognize the signs that the plant shows when it is in the optimal period in terms of concentration of cannabinoids and other coveted substances. 
  In this text, Pharmacology University explores the most elementary points among the details surrounding the cultivation of cannabis, from the germination of the seeds to the curing of its dried flowers to obtain a final product of the highest possible quality. This knowledge is highly valuable in the context of the growing and increasingly lucrative medical cannabis market, which is valued at nearly twenty billion dollars worldwide.

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  Summary: A First-Rate Madness -...

  Brooks Bryant

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  Disclaimer: This is not the official book; but a summary & it does not accompany the official 
  Dive deep into the compelling intersection of mental illness and leadership with 'A First-Rate Madness' by Nassir Ghaemi. Through meticulous research and captivating narratives, Ghaemi challenges conventional wisdom by suggesting that certain mental illnesses can, in fact, enhance leadership abilities, especially during tumultuous times. 
  This summary encapsulates Ghaemi's provocative thesis, highlighting the unique strengths and perspectives that leaders like Lincoln, Churchill, and Gandhi—each of whom exhibited symptoms of mood disorders—brought to bear in times of crisis. 'A First-Rate Madness' doesn't just reshape our understanding of leadership; it compels us to reevaluate our societal perceptions of mental illness. Join this enlightening exploration and discover how vulnerabilities can sometimes be our greatest strengths when leading through adversity.

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  US Climate Policy: Change of...

  U.S. Department of the Interior,...

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  The new climate policy of the United States was introduced when President Donald Trump signed an Executive order on "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth" on March 28th 2017. This Order completely annulets climate policy of the former President Barack Obama. Get a direct insight in a complete climate policy and plans of Barack Obama, together with the changes made by the new President. This collection will display the straightforward impartial information through the concrete government documents and legislation. 
  Contents: 
  Barack Obama's Climate Policies:
  Climate and Energy Accomplishment
  Barack Obama's Climate Action Plan
  Discretionary Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement to Modernize the Federal Coal Program 
  Executive Orders:
  Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change
  Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade
  Presidential Memorandum: Climate Change and National Security
  Paris Agreement
  Donald Trump's Climate Policies:
  Executive Order: Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth
  Remarks by President Trump at Signing of Executive Order to Create Energy Independence

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  The Adam Quest - Eleven...

  Tim Stafford

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  Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth.But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community.Author Tim Stafford watched the tension between the beliefs of Darwin and the teaching of Genesis shake the faith of his family, ruin friendships, and leave Christians in the field of science feeling as though the doors of the church were closed to their profession.He believes this civil war can stop. The scientific record and the truth of the Bible aren’t mutually exclusive. The Adam Quest offers a compelling new look at the beginnings of life as Stafford puts questions of dinosaurs, genealogy, and the age of the earth to eleven world-class scientists.A sweeping book—touching everything from advances in genetics to a particle physicist striving to become Anglican priest—Stafford uses the stories and journeys of these remarkable men and women to provide a new diversity of answers. Scientific progress is carefully detailed, while the struggle toward truth and toward God is humanized.A deeply informative look at Christians working in science, this book is for both believers and those who harbor doubts—an intersection of faith and science, and a safe place for questions. Whether you believe in a young earth, intelligent design, evolutionary creationism, or something else, The Adam Quest offers a chance to strengthen your faith, deepen your knowledge, and bring science back into the church.Praise for The Adam Quest“To a debate that usually provokes accusations, name-calling, and polarization, Tim Stafford offers a wise, mediating overview. For some, this book may well be a faith-saver.”—Philip Yancey, author of What Good Is God?“If you’ve ever been troubled by the relationship between science, the Bible, and human origins—this book is for you. Tim is thoughtful of mind and generous of spirit—two qualities much needed in this discussion.”—John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, and author of Who Is This Man?“Tim Stafford provides a glimpse into the lives of eleven scientists with a strong commitment to Christian faith who are involved in the creation/evolution controversies, representing different perspectives. He goes beyond the technical details of the debates to reveal the personal experiences that underlie each of their convictions. Everyone interested in science and faith would benefit from this insightful perspective of the human sentiment behind the wide range of positions.”—Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation“The importance of Stafford’s book is that it brings together the top advocates of the various creation positions and lets them speak for themselves. The personal stories put a human face on a debate that has split Christians from Christians, as well as Christians from non-Christians. I found the discussion of the personal histories of each author as important as the technical positions they defend. This is as much a book about the sociology of science as the details of creation. It lays out how science advances, how Christians practice their faith in their discipline, and how the science establishment responds to propositions that are not in the mainstream.”—Robert K. Prud'homme, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Director, Program in Engineering Biology at Princeton University

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  Homework Helpers: Physics...

  Greg Curran

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  Homework Helpers: Physics is the latest book in the popular series that has been designed to help students master the material and tackle the tests. It will help any student unravel the formulas that describe the world around him or her. Each lesson is written in clear, easy-to-understand language, and supported with review questions. Answers and detailed explanations are found at the end of each chapter.Homework Helpers: Physics covers all of the topics included in a typical one-year physics curriculum, including:Straight-line kinematics, free-fall, and projectile motion.Forces, friction, and motion on an incline.Electrostatics, electricity, and magnetism.Waves, light, and optics.Nuclear reactions.The Homework Helpers Series is an excellent review for any standardized Physics test, and is invaluable in providing support and guidance throughout a year’s course of study.

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