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  The Last of Its Kind - The...

  Gisli Palsson

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  The great auk is one of the most tragic and documented examples of extinction. A flightless bird that bred primarily on the remote islands of the North Atlantic, the last of its kind were killed in Iceland in 1844. Gísli Pálsson draws on firsthand accounts from the Icelanders who hunted the last great auks to bring to life a bygone age of Victorian scientific exploration while offering vital insights into the extinction of species. 
   
   
   
  Pálsson vividly recounts how British ornithologists John Wolley and Alfred Newton set out for Iceland to collect specimens only to discover that the great auks were already gone. At the time, the Victorian world viewed extinction as an impossibility or trivialized it as a natural phenomenon. Pálsson chronicles how Wolley and Newton documented the fate of the last birds through interviews with the men who killed them, and how the naturalists' Icelandic journey opened their eyes to the disappearance of species as a subject of scientific concern—and as something that could be caused by humans. 
   
   
   
  Blending a richly evocative narrative with rare, unpublished material as well as insights from ornithology, anthropology, and Pálsson's own North Atlantic travels, The Last of Its Kind reveals how the saga of the great auk opens a window onto the human causes of mass extinction.

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  Walking With Gorillas - The...

  Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

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  An Inspiring Memoir, for Fans of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Frans De Waal. 
  In her enchanting memoir, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda’s first wildlife veterinarian, tells the remarkable story from her animal-loving childhood to her career protecting endangered mountain gorillas and other wild animals. She is also the defender of people as a groundbreaking promoter of human public health and an advocate for revolutionary integrated approaches to saving our planet. In an increasingly interconnected world, animal and human health alike depend on sustainable solutions and Dr. Gladys has developed an innovative approach to conservation among the endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and their human neighbors. 
  Walking with Gorillas takes the reader on an incredible personal journey with Dr. Gladys, from her early days as a student in Uganda, enduring the assassination of her father during a military coup, to her veterinarian education in England to establishing the first veterinary department for the Ugandan government to founding one of the first organizations in the world that enables people to coexist with wildlife through improving the health and wellbeing of both. Her award-winning approach reduced the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on critically endangered mountain gorillas. 
  In the face of discrimination and a male dominated world, one woman’s passion and determination to build a brighter future for the local wildlife and human community offers inspiration and insights into what is truly possible for our planet when we come together.

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  Mastering Deep Learning -...

  Chuck Sherman

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  Dive into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence with "Mastering Deep Learning: From Fundamentals to Cutting-Edge Applications." This comprehensive guide is a must-have for both aspiring and experienced AI enthusiasts, offering an enlightening journey from the core principles of deep learning to the forefront of its revolutionary applications. 
  Unlock the mysteries of neural networks and delve into the intricate layers that power modern AI. Starting with the basics, this book provides a crystal-clear introduction to the fundamental concepts that underpin deep learning, making it accessible even to those with limited technical knowledge. As you progress, you'll grasp the inner workings of convolutional networks, recurrent networks, and attention mechanisms, gaining the knowledge needed to design your own intelligent systems. 
  What sets this book apart is its seamless transition from theory to practice. With hands-on examples and practical exercises, you'll seamlessly bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world implementations. Navigate through code snippets that bring algorithms to life and develop a deep intuition for their behavior. As you refine your skills, you'll find yourself ready to tackle challenges in various domains, including computer vision, natural language processing, and even advanced topics like generative adversarial networks. 
  Embark on a transformative journey that demystifies the intricacies of deep learning and propels you into the heart of AI innovation. "Mastering Deep Learning: From Fundamentals to Cutting-Edge Applications" is your essential companion in unraveling the mysteries of artificial intelligence and unleashing its boundless potential. 
   

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  Pass the respirator fit test...

  Adrian Moscoso

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  This audiobook is a study guide to prepare for the Respirator Fit Test CNC method exam. It presents more than hundred questions and answers relating to human respiratory system and defence mechanisms, health effects of airborne contaminants, respiratory hazards in the workplace, general respiratory fit testing and respiratory selection requirements, and a sample script to prepare for the submission of a video demonstrating respiratory fit testing by the CNC (Condensation Nuclei Counter) method. 
  Respirator fit testing is a process used to determine whether a particular respiratory protective equipment (RPE) fits an individual properly and provides an adequate seal to protect against hazardous substances. Fit testing is required for tight-fitting respirators, from disposable filtering facepieces to reusable full-face respirators, including some respirators that typically operate in positive pressure mode. 
  There are several methods that can be used for respirator fit testing, including the CNC (Condensation Nuclei Counter) method. The CNC method involves measuring the particulate concentration inside the respirator while the user is wearing it and performing a series of exercises or movements to simulate the physical demands of the job. If the ratio between the air concentration inside the respirator and outside of the respirator meets the respiratory protection standard it is considered to have a good fit. 
  To prepare for the RESP-FIT CNC method exam, this book provides the listener the principles and procedures of respirator fit testing, including the CNC method. This includes excerpts from Australian and International Standards and guidelines and learning about the various types of RPE and their specific fit testing requirements. The listener should also become familiar with the equipment and procedures used in fit testing, as well as the potential risks and limitations of the CNC method.

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  A Theology of Beasts -...

  J. Aaron Gruben

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  Who invented veterinary medicine? 
  What should a Christian think about animals? 
  Are people better than animals? 
  Do animals have souls? 
  In an age of confusion about how we should relate to animals, this little book offers refreshing clarity. Whether you’re a veterinarian, interested in going to veterinary school, or just want to know more about the theology of human-animal relations, this book is for you! 
  Did you know Christians have been heavily involved in the discipline of veterinary medicine from its very start? By exploring their oft-forgotten stories and highlighting passages from the Bible that inspired them, we will see that they found firm backing from the words of Scripture. 
  What does the Bible say about veterinary medicine? Delve into the truth about what God thinks of His animal creation and learn how God means us to relate to the beasts. Follow in the forgotten footsteps of great Christian philosophers who fleshed out Biblical thinking about animals.

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  The Road to Einstein's...

  David Lyth

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  CHOICE Highly Recommended Title, August 2019 
   
   
   
  Expertly guided by renowned cosmologist Dr. David Lyth, learn about the pioneering scientists whose work provided the foundation for Einstein’s formulation of his theories of relativity, and about Einstein's groundbreaking life and work as well. 
   
   
   
  This highly readable and accessible panorama of the field delicately balances history and science as it takes the reader on an adventure through the centuries. Without complex mathematics or scientific formulae, this book will be of interest to all, even those without a scientific background, who are intrigued to find out more about what paved the way for one of our most famous physicists to push the boundaries of physics to new lengths. 
   
   
   
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  Written by an internationally renowned physicist and cosmologist 
   
   
  Describes the life and times of Einstein and his important predecessors 
   
   
  Focuses on one of the most famous areas of science, Einstein’s Relativity Theory

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