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  101 Flight Lessons - Private...

  Facundo Conforti

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The collection "101 Flight Lessons" has been created to cover the main theoretical concepts of the most relevant aeronautical subjects at each stage of a pilot, air traffic controller, and cabin crew career. 
   
  	101 Flight Lessons for Private Pilots" includes a summary of key aeronautical topics such as meteorology, aerodynamics, flight instruments, maneuvers, aircraft structures, engines, regulations, airports, and a set of lessons that every private pilot, whether in training or already graduated, should always keep in mind. 
   
  	This work is dedicated not only to all aviation personnel in general but also to aviation enthusiasts who enjoy a pleasant read for recreational and educational purposes. 
   
  	This work is dedicated not only to all aviation personnel in general but also to aviation enthusiasts who enjoy a pleasant read for recreational and educational purposes.

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  Reluctant Conquest - American...

  Kathryn C. Lavelle

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  What drives American foreign relations in the Arctic? It is difficult to give a unified answer to this question because most histories of the region are divided between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Asian and European strategic interests, or federal government and Indigenous peoples' concerns, making it difficult to understand the connections among the environmental challenges, scientific understandings, strategic calculations, and governance relationships. Most Americans do not think of their country as an Arctic power, yet it is a region where the United States has had important ties throughout its history.In this sweeping study, from the founding of the country through the acquisition of Alaska to the present, Kathryn C. Lavelle considers American relations across the circumpolar North, incorporating discussions of economics, national security, and science that are conventionally separated. Lavelle argues that it is impossible to understand United States policy without a knowledge of American political development and of how scientific understandings have grown alongside studies of climate and other environmental issues. This history has important implications for future American policy regarding traditional national security and political economy, in addition to climate change and environmental cooperation.

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  Paddy from Peru: The incredible...

  Mirelle Radley

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  'You could call him Paddington,' Adam said, casually, 'Don't name him! I said, as if this was self-evident. Names turn situations into responsibilities. 
  When Mirelle Radley set off for Peru with her cousin Adam, hoping to heal her broken heart, she didn't expect to meet someone who would change the course of her life forever. 
  Meet Paddy, the Peruvian street dog who met Mirelle one night when he wandered into her eco-cabin – and refused to leave. He returned the next day, and the day after. And before long, he was following her through towns and markets and trekking alongside her through the mountains, never leaving her side. 
  He was free to go, yet he never strayed more than a few steps away. 
  As Mirelle's trip came to an end, heartbreak struck. She faced an impossible goodbye. 
  How could she leave behind Paddy – the dog, she had fallen in love with and named – who had so clearly chosen her to be his human? 
  What follows is a heart-stopping, globe-spanning adventure that reminds us that sometimes, love finds us in the most unexpected ways. 
  Part autobiography, part memoirs, this non-fiction account turns travel across South America into an intimate biography of an extraordinary bond between humans and animals. With nature as its backdrop and dogs at its heart, it’s a best, latest up-coming read to pre-order for every pets lover. 
  For fans of John Connell (The Cow Book) 
  HarperCollins 2026

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  Truth and Fantasy

  Joram Piatigorsky

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  The 67 essays in Truth and Fantasy explore diverse themes from different perspectives based on the author's and narrator's experiences. The essays are neither comprehensive nor meant to argue forcefully for any single viewpoint. Rather, they are meant to stimulate and inspire additional thoughts and ideas. Beginning essays include musings on random thoughts on the power of silence and neutral and indifference. Subsequent essays emerge from a lifelong career in biology research and touch on whether the ability to evolve is an evolutionary trait. Other essays argue that the nature of intelligence and aesthetics can be traced throughout the animal kingdom, including even so-called "mindless" invertebrates. Challenging subjects are covered in essays about the foundations and meaning of creativity, considering even the role of boredom and imperfections as sources of creativity. Other essays deal with ambition and the relative significance of the buried streams of time between the specific, visible, highlighted episodes in life. The essays include reflections relating competitive tennis to general issues of life, express gratitude for 50 years of marriage, the miracle of having children and grandchildren, the positive nature of kindness, the despondence of losing a treasured wedding ring, and relief when it's found; art: how it's valued, the significance of authenticity, the importance of ambiguity, and the experiences of amassing a world-class collection of Inuit sculptures. Essays describe uplifting experiences and broadening horizons by traveling to exotic places – Israel, Iceland, Greenland, Portugal, and West Africa – and the nostalgia of returning after 40 years to the science laboratories in Puget Sound as a writer instead of a science student. Finally, essays maintain that aging need not dampen ambition and creative efforts but do not ignore the inevitability of death and its value in defining the marvel and privilege of life.

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  Free Speech and Turbulent...

  Michael J. Glennon

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  A vast censorship regime has smothered America's digital marketplace of ideas, squelching free speech on vital policy issues. Its supporters regard its benefits as morally and politically beyond question. They contend it's carried out by private social media platforms, not governmental authorities. 
   
   
   
  In Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom, Michael J. Glennon offers a timely and incisive response. The censors are short-sighted, he argues. Quibbling over outdated distinctions misses the real threat—which is the fusion of public and private power into a modern-day cartel able to overleap longstanding constitutional safeguards. American democracy, he argues, rests on a decentralized marketplace of ideas independent of the government. In crisp, trenchant terms, Glennon shows how concrete practical concerns justify protecting admittedly harmful online speech—even speech that advocates violence or embraces hatred or apparent falsehood. 
   
   
   
  To safely self-correct, democracy requires open channels of political communication. Glennon calls on the courts to unblock those channels—to measure such speech against enduring First Amendment precepts rather than pliable international norms—and to protect the speech interests not merely of the government and Big Tech, but of all participants in the marketplace of ideas.

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  Data-Intensive Applications -...

  James Ferry

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  In an era dominated by big data, mastering the art of building and maintaining data-intensive applications is crucial for any technology professional. "Mastering Data-Intensive Applications: Design, Scale, and Optimization" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the architectures, technologies, and practices essential for handling massive datasets efficiently and reliably. 
  This book begins by defining what makes an application data-intensive and explores the key challenges such as scalability, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. Readers will learn about various storage options—from traditional relational databases to innovative NoSQL solutions—and understand when and how to use them effectively. The discussion extends to data distribution techniques, including partitioning and replication, essential for building fault-tolerant systems that can scale. 
  Further chapters focus on the nuts and bolts of data-intensive operations, including indexing, search, caching, batch and stream processing, and data integration. Each topic is covered with clear explanations, practical examples, and real-world case studies to demonstrate the application of these technologies in today’s leading companies. 
  Security and compliance are not overlooked; the book provides a thorough overview of the necessary practices to keep data secure and applications compliant with global regulations. Additionally, readers are equipped with strategies for scalability and performance tuning, helping them to improve existing systems and build efficient new systems from the ground up. 
  "Mastering Data-Intensive Applications" is an invaluable resource for software engineers, system architects, data scientists, and IT managers. Whether you are looking to deepen your existing knowledge or venturing into the field of data-intensive applications for the first time, this book offers the insights and tools needed to excel in this dynamic field. 
   

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