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  Biomimetics - How Lessons From...

  Brian Clegg

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  An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind. 
   
  Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems. 
   
  Science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.

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  Cacophony of Bone - The Circle...

  Kerri ní Dochartaigh

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  Two days after the winter solstice in 2019, Kerri and her partner moved to a remote cottage in the heart of Ireland. They were looking for a home, somewhere to settle into a stable life. Then the pandemic arrived and their secluded abode became a place of enforced isolation. What was meant to be the beginning of an enriching new chapter was instead marked by uncertainty and fear. The seasons still passed, the swallows returned, the rhythms of the natural world went on, but in many ways 2020 was unlike any year we had seen before. And for Kerri there would be one more change: a baby, longed for but utterly, beautifully unexpected. 
   
   
   
  Intensely lyrical, fragmentary in subject and form, Cacophony of Bone is an ode to a year, a place, and a love that transformed a life. When the pandemic came, time seemed to shapeshift; in Kerri’s elegant prose, we can trace its quickening, its slowing. She maps the circle of a year—a journey from one place to another, field notes of a life—from one winter to the next, telling of a changed life in a changed world, as well as all that stays the same. All that keeps on living and breathing, nesting and dying. This is a book for the listener who wants to slow down, guided by a voice that is utterly singular, "rich and strange," (Robert Macfarlane). A book about home—the deepening of family, the connections that sustain us.

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  The Complete Ketogenic Diet For...

  Behnay Books

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  This may be the only option for you if you've been struggling to lose weight despite your efforts to do so through regular exercise. 
  The goal of this book is to reveal to you the diet that will assist you in transforming your body into a 24/7 fat-burning machine, allowing you to burn fat even while you are sleeping! 
  Dieting a Ketogenic diet is the most effective and safest strategy to reduce weight quickly. Studies have been conducted that demonstrate that the Ketogenic Diet can aid in quick weight loss and be used to cure various ailments such as epilepsy, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even cancer! You will be able to gain all of the health benefits of the Ketogenic Diet while also obtaining your ideal body composition. 
  You will learn the following things from The Complete Ketogenic Diet For Beginners:How Does the Ketogenic Diet Help You Lose Weight?It is possible to transform your body into a fat-burning machine throughout the day without resorting to starvation mode.What Are the Only Negative Effects of the Keto Diet? (Hint: It's a beneficial side effect. )8 'hidden' benefits of the keto diet that go beyond simply losing weight quicklyHow To Permanently Reduce Sugar Spikes in Diabetic People How To Improve Your Mental Concentration How To Improve Your Mental FocusHow To Make Your Memory More AccurateAvoid Consuming Foods That May Cause 'Foggy' Thinking.How to Boost Your Energy Level Without Relying on a 'Sugar Rush'Obtain clearer, healthier, and more radiant skin in a few weeks by following these simple steps.How To Keep Your Body From Entering Into A State Of 'Hunger'In addition to these four ways, the ketogenic diet also has many other benefits.

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  AI Explained: Facts Fiction and...

  Nigel Poulton

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  Written by a human, for humans. 
  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, reshaping our world in ways we never imagined. 
  AI Explained: Facts, Fiction, and Future from best-selling author Nigel Poulton is your fast-track easy-to-read guide to the exciting new world of AI. In this book, you'll discover what AIs really are, how we create them, and how they're impacting:Home lifeEducationHealthcareTransportWorkScienceSportsThe climateThe economyGlobal politics 
  Nigel also delves into the complex ethical dilemmas AI raises, the risks of misuse, and the potential threats posed by rogue AIs. 
  Unlike many other books on the subject, this one avoids telling you what to think. Instead, it offers a balanced perspective, giving you the facts and real-world examples needed to draw your own conclusions. 
  Once you start reading, you won't want to stop.

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  First Wilderness - My Quest in...

  Sam Keith

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  After serving as a US Marine during World War II and attending college on the GI Bill, Sam Keith decided to seek adventure in Alaska as a laborer on the Adak Navy base. There he befriended Dick Proenneke, whose shared love of the outdoors, hard work, and self-reliance quickly bonded an alliance between the two. Together they explored the wilds of South Central Alaska, while working on the Navy base, hunting and fishing with friends and breathing in the great outdoors. Keith was ready to leave after three years of finding almost everything he sought—not realizing then how his fate was intrinsically tied to his friend's and how it would lead to writing the bestselling book One Man's Wilderness. 
   
   
   
  Sam Keith passed away in 2003. But in 2013, his son-in-law and children's book author/illustrator Brian Lies discovered in an archive box in their garage a book manuscript, originally written in 1974 after the publication of One Man's Wilderness. First Wilderness is the story of Keith's own experiences, at times harrowing, funny, and fascinating. Along with the original manuscript are excerpts from his journals, letters, and notebooks, woven in to create a compelling and poignant memoir of search and discovery. Foreword by Nick Jans, one of Alaska's foremost authors and photographers, and afterword by Keith's daughter Laurel Lies.

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 40 Class 2

  Nidhi Gupta

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  Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children. 
  
  Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1-8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development. 
  
  The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning. 
  
  The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Digital World 
  - Cyber World 
  - Coding World 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Artificial Intelligence 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade 2 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. More About a Computer 
  2. Working of a Computer 
  3. IPO Devices 
  4. The Keyboard and the Mouse 
  5. Introduction to Word 2019 
  6. Let’s Learn Paint 
  7. Reasoning and Analysis 
  8. More on ScratchJr 
  9. Artificial Intelligence Around Us 
  ADD-ONS 
  ASSESSMENTS

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