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  Plan C - Community Survival...

  Pat Murphy

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  A sustainability expert goes beyond renewables, calling on us to combat the climate crisis with a new, low-energy way of life. 
   
  Concerns over climate change and energy depletion are increasing exponentially. Mainstream solutions still assume that some miracle will cure our climate ills without requiring us to change our energy-intensive lifestyle. But switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources isn’t enough. We need a Plan C. 
   
  In response to the converging crises of Peak Oil, climate change, and increasing inequity, sustainability expert Pat Murphy offers an inspiring vision of community and curtailment. Where cooperation replaces competition, we can deliberately reduce consumption of consumer goods. Plan C shows how each person's individual choices can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions, offering specific strategies in the areas of food, transportation, and housing.

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  Virtual Reality: Robots Rule -...

  Atherton Cooper

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  Virtual Reality. Robots of all shapes, sizes and configurations. Shaping and guiding our lives. Making everything better, easier and more convient. That's the pitch from the Robot makers. 
  But how much of it is hype? And how much is "virtually "real? Every technology, from the "Friendly Atom" to the microwave oven is always presented with a positive spin.  
  The same is true for VR. But there is, as with every "Tech Marvel" - a dark side to Virtual Reality. Rarely mentioned, yet alone acknowledged. 
  Until now. In this no holds barred third book in his Virtual Reality series, Investigative Journalist Atherton Cooper explores VR's dark side. And it's chilling implications for our unavoidable future.

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  Managing Anxiety: A Step-by-Step...

  Sandeep Verma

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  Anxiety disorders are prevalent mental health issues. While everyone encounters stress and anxiety at some point, triggers vary from person to person. Some may experience anxiety in social situations, while others may feel it when faced with heights. The scale of anxiety differs as well, with some perceiving it as a background worry and others experiencing intense and unsettling emotions, such as continuous fear and panic attacks. 
  Regardless of the type or intensity of anxiety disorder, this course aims to help individuals create mental clarity and peace by distancing themselves from anxiety. The long-term goal is to change the perspective and experience of anxiety rather than trying to eliminate it entirely. Anxiety is a natural emotion inherent in all healthy human beings. While it serves a purpose in certain situations, it becomes problematic when it interferes with daily life and becomes destructive. 
  Overwhelming anxiety hinders our ability to manage day-to-day activities, leading to muscle tension, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, and other physical symptoms. We often try to avoid triggering situations. Not only does anxiety impact our own well-being, but it also affects the people around us, including friends and family. 
  This course emphasizes shifting and mastering our relationship with anxiety, rather than attempting to eradicate it. By becoming at ease with anxiety and accepting its presence when it arises, we can avoid getting entangled in it or trying to suppress it.

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  Rhinoceros Giants - The...

  Donald R. Prothero

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  Written for everyone fascinated by the huge beasts that once roamed the earth, this book introduces the giant hornless rhinoceros, Indricotherium. These massive animals inhabited Asia and Eurasia for more than 14 million years, about 37 to 23 million years ago. They had skulls six feet long, stood twenty-two feet high at the shoulder, and were twice as heavy as the largest elephant ever recorded, tipping the scales at 44,100 pounds. Fortunately, the big brutes were vegetarians. Donald R. Prothero tells their story, from their discovery just a century ago to the latest research on how they lived and died.

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  About Orchids a Chat

  Frederick Boyle

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  This is not a manual of instruction for orchid growers; though there are many hints on cultivation, and a few paragraphs on how to hybridize. The author is just an enthusiastic amateur orchid lover. He takes the reader on a wander through the dangers and consequences of hunting orchids in the tropical jungles of the nineteenth century, and chats about the extreme peculiarities of orchid growth, behaviour and structure, colouring the essays with his own experiences and with his delight in cultivating these beautiful plants. Beware! A new hobby beckons! (Summary by Peter Yearsley)

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  Cybersecurity - The Hacker Proof...

  Trust Genics

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  Cybersecurity Issues Challenge Literally Everyone 
  In today's connected world, everyone benefits from cybersecurity 
  Cyberattacks are an evolving danger to organizations, employees, and consumers. They may be designed to access or destroy sensitive data, extort money or even put your family at risk. 
  At an individual level, a cybersecurity attack can result in everything from identity theft to extortion attempts, to the loss of important data like family photos. 
  However, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your work. In fact, it's easier than you think and you don't need to be a cybersecurity specialist or techie. By the end of this book, you will understand cyber security issues and how to combat them even if you have a non-technical background. 
  Here is just a tiny fraction of what you will discover:Why do people still fall for phishing scamsProtect your reputation and your websiteAvoid having your personal or families data stolenHow hackers are blackmailing for money and how to avoid being a victimHow businesses are affected by cybersecurity dangersEncrypt sensitive business data so that it is unreadable without the use of an encryption key and/or passwordSecure online transactionsManaging risks and identifying the level of protection requiredResponding to a cybersecurity incidentHow thieves steal millions from ATMs and how to stay safe Staying up to date cybersecurity threats 
  Cyber threats are ever-evolving, save yourself the time and stress by avoiding being the next cyber victim.  
  This book will show you everything you need to know, start listening now.

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