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  The Evolutions of Social Media -...

  Craig Dames

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  Social media has transformed the way people connect, communicate, and share information. What started as simple online forums and chat rooms has evolved into a powerful ecosystem of platforms that shape global conversations, influence public opinion, and drive business strategies. The rise of social media can be traced through key technological advancements and shifting user behaviors that have continuously redefined digital interactions. 
  In the early days of the internet, online communities were primarily built around forums, message boards, and early blogging platforms. Websites like Usenet and bulletin board systems (BBS) allowed users to engage in discussions based on shared interests, but they lacked the real-time engagement that modern social media provides. As internet speeds improved and web design became more sophisticated, platforms such as Friendster and MySpace emerged in the early 2000s, marking the beginning of social networking as we know it. These sites introduced profile customization, digital friendships, and a sense of online identity that encouraged users to invest more time in their virtual presence. 
  The launch of Facebook in 2004 marked a major shift in how people engaged with social media. Unlike its predecessors, Facebook prioritized real-world connections and streamlined communication. Instead of anonymous interactions, users connected with friends, family, and colleagues in a structured and highly interactive digital space. This approach quickly gained popularity, and other platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram followed, each introducing unique features that catered to different aspects of online interaction. Twitter revolutionized real-time communication with its microblogging format, LinkedIn redefined professional networking, and Instagram capitalized on the growing demand for visual content.

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  Lyme Disease - Diagnosis...

  Lilly Richardsen

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  Lyme disease is an infectious illness primarily caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick, commonly known as the deer tick. The disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where the first recognized outbreak occurred in the 1970s. Since then, Lyme disease has become the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and many parts of the world, with cases steadily increasing due to expanding tick populations and climate changes. 
  The bacteria responsible for Lyme disease are typically introduced into the human bloodstream when an infected tick attaches itself to the skin and begins feeding. The early signs of Lyme disease can range from mild to severe and are often mistaken for other common illnesses. The most notable symptom is a circular, red rash, often described as a "bull's-eye," which can appear at the site of the tick bite. This rash, called erythema migrans, occurs in approximately 70-80% of patients and is considered a hallmark of early Lyme disease. However, not everyone with Lyme disease develops this rash, and other flu-like symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and headache may also appear. 
  If left untreated, Lyme disease can progress to more severe stages, where it may affect the joints, nervous system, and heart. In some cases, patients may experience chronic symptoms such as joint pain, neurological problems, and persistent fatigue, even after the initial infection has been treated. This stage is known as "post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome" (PTLDS), where symptoms can linger for months or even years.

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  Agile Project Management with...

  Tom Lesley

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  In today's fast-paced business world, the ability to adapt quickly to change and deliver high-quality products or services in a timely manner is crucial. Agile project management with Scrum is a methodology that offers a collaborative, iterative, and incremental approach to managing projects. It is designed to help teams deliver value to their customers early and often while providing continuous feedback and transparency. 
  Agile Project Management with Scrum is the ultimate guide to understanding the Scrum framework and implementing it successfully in your projects. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Agile Project Management and Scrum, explaining their principles, values, and practices. You will learn how to create a product backlog, plan sprints, conduct daily scrums, monitor sprint progress, and deliver a working product increment in each sprint. 
  The book also covers the best practices for Agile Project Management with Scrum, including collaboration and communication, time management, sprint goals, and continuous improvement. You will learn how to scale Scrum for large projects and how to combine it with other Agile methodologies to improve your project outcomes. 
  Whether you are a project manager, team leader, or member of a development team, this book is a valuable resource for understanding Agile Project Management with Scrum. It is packed with real-world examples, case studies, and practical advice that you can apply to your projects right away. 
  By reading Agile Project Management with Scrum, you will be able to streamline your projects, boost productivity, and deliver high-quality products or services to your customers faster and more efficiently. 
    
   

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  Childhood Unplugged - Practical...

  Katherine Johnson Martinko

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  Ditch the devices and bring back the magic of being a kid    
   Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of 7.5 hours on digital devices every day with profoundly negative consequences. While some tech may “amplify” real life experience (online music lessons or Zoom calls with faraway family, for example), the vast majority “amputates” by limiting physical activity, creating anxiety, or damaging self-esteem.  Childhood Unplugged  takes a bold approach to creating healthy boundaries around the use of digital media, suggesting kids should be offline for the majority of their time.   
   Drawing on her own family’s experience, plus interviews with digital minimalists, educators, and child development experts, author Katherine Martinko presents:    Meticulously researched analysis of the impacts of excessive screen time on children's physical, neurological, emotional, and social development   Specific pathways to reduced screen exposure, naturally leading to more time spent outdoors, increased confidence and empathy, more creative and active play, and other benefits   Inspiration for caregivers overwhelmed by the thought of severing ties with the digital babysitter   Age-appropriate advice for fundamental change, with specific sections for babies and toddlers, school-aged children, and adolescents.    
   Taking a calming, nonjudgmental approach,  Childhood Unplugged  is a lifeline for parents, caregivers, educators, and anyone who questions the role of digital media and yearns for the young people in their life to experience the profound beauty and magic of childhood.

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  Health Communism - A Surplus...

  Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Artie...

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  A searing analysis of health and illness under capitalism from hosts of the hit podcast Death Panel 
   
   
   
  Written by cohosts of the hit Death Panel podcast and longtime disability justice and healthcare activists Beatrice Adler-Bolton and Artie, Health Communism first examines how capital has instrumentalized health, disability, madness, and illness to create a class seen as "surplus," regarded as a fiscal and social burden. Demarcating the healthy from the surplus, the worker from the "unfit" to work, the authors argue, serves not only to undermine solidarity but to mark whole populations for extraction by the industries that have emerged to manage and contain this "surplus" population. Health Communism then looks to the grave threat capital poses to global public health, and at the rare movements around the world that have successfully challenged the extractive economy of health. 
   
   
   
  Ultimately, Adler-Bolton and Vierkant argue, we will not succeed in defeating capitalism until we sever health from capital. To do this will require a radical new politics of solidarity that centers the surplus, built on an understanding that we must not base the value of human life on one's willingness or ability to be productive within the current political economy. Capital, it turns out, only fears health.

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  Mastering Data Engineering and...

  Manoj Kumar

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  Master Databricks to Transform Data into Strategic Insights for Tomorrow’s Business Challenges
  Book Description
  In today’s data-driven world, mastering data engineering is crucial for driving innovation and delivering real business impact. Databricks is one of the most powerful platforms which unifies data, analytics and AI requirements of numerous organizations worldwide. 
  Mastering Data Engineering and Analytics with Databricks goes beyond the basics, offering a hands-on, practical approach tailored for professionals eager to excel in the evolving landscape of data engineering and analytics. 
  This book uniquely blends foundational knowledge with advanced applications, equipping readers with the expertise to build, optimize, and scale data pipelines that meet real-world business needs. With a focus on actionable learning, it delves into complex workflows, including real-time data processing, advanced optimization with Delta Lake, and seamless ML integration with MLflow—skills critical for today’s data professionals. 
  Table of Contents
  SECTION 1
  1. Introducing Data Engineering with Databricks
  2. Setting Up a Databricks Environment for Data Engineering
  3. Working with Databricks Utilities and Clusters
  SECTION 2
  4. Extracting and Loading Data Using Databricks
  5. Transforming Data with Databricks
  6. Handling Streaming Data with Databricks
  7. Creating Delta Live Tables
  8. Data Partitioning and Shuffling
  9. Performance Tuning and Best Practices
  10. Workflow Management
  11. Databricks SQL Warehouse
  12. Data Storage and Unity Catalog
  13. Monitoring Databricks Clusters and Jobs
  14. Production Deployment Strategies
  15. Maintaining Data Pipelines in Production
  16. Managing Data Security and Governance
  17. Real-World Data Engineering Use Cases with Databricks
  18. AI and ML Essentials
  19. Integrating Databricks with External Tools   
  Index

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