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  Navigating Uncertainty - Simple...

  Anna L Pereira

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  We live in a time of rapid change and what can feel like relentless uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the future often feels uncertain, leaving us searching for a path forward. This book offers strategies for navigating these times, beginning with ourselves and extending outward. Shaped in collaboration with one of the most cited scientists of our time, rooted in robust science (specifically active inference and free energy), and told through approachable stories, it provides a practical foundation for making sense of today’s complexity. Across these chapters, you’ll find tools to better understand an uncertain world and to move through it with greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

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  Bluebird Seasons - Witnessing...

  Mary Taylor Young

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  In this A Sand County Almanac for the twenty-first century, nature writer and zoologist Mary Taylor Young tells the story of the growing effects of climate change on her land in the pine-covered foothills of southern Colorado. 
   
   
    
  Climate change wasn't yet on the public radar when Young and her husband bought their piece of the wild in 1995. They built a cabin and set up a trail of bluebird nest boxes, and Mary began a nature journal of her observations, delighting in the ceaseless dramas, joys, and tragedies that are the fabric of life in the wild. 
   
   
    
  But changes greater than the seasonal cycles of nature became evident over time: increasing drought, trees killed by plagues of beetles, wildfires, catastrophic weather, bears entering hibernation later and thinner, the decline of some familiar birds, and the appearance of new species. 
   
   
    
  Using the journal as a chronicle of change, Young tells a story echoed in everyone's lives and backyards. But it's not time to despair, she writes. It's time to act. 
   
   
    
  Young sees hope in the human ability to overcome great obstacles, in the energy and determination of young people, and in nature's resilience, which the bluebirds show season after season.

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  Small Business for Beginners -...

  Daniel Shore

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  This bundle consists of 6 books, all related to small businesses: 
  Business Ideas - In these pages, you'll discover a treasure trove of fresh business ideas, ranging from online ventures and service-based enterprises to creative endeavors and beyond. We'll explore how to identify lucrative market niches, leverage your skills and passions, and launch successful ventures with minimal startup costs. 
  Business Loans - This book is designed to be your comprehensive guide through the intricate landscape of business lending. From understanding the different types of loans available to navigating the application process and managing loan funds effectively, we'll walk you through every stage of the journey. 
  Data Entry - Data entry involves the process of inputting, updating, or managing data in various forms, such as text, numbers, or images, into a computer system or database. It's crucial for maintaining accurate records and facilitating efficient data management. Data entry tasks can range from simple manual entry to more complex processes involving verification and validation of data. 
  Digital Nomad - The digital nomad lifestyle has gained popularity in recent years due to advancements in technology and a shift in work culture towards remote employment. Digital nomads typically rely on laptops, smartphones, and internet connectivity to perform their work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection.  
  Mining - Mining is the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. It involves various techniques such as drilling, blasting, and excavation to access deposits underground or from the surface. 
  Software Developer - In the chapters ahead, we'll explore the synergy between programming and business, from generating innovative ideas to launching and scaling successful ventures.

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  The End of Genetics - Designing...

  David B. Goldstein

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  An urgent plea for a broader understanding and awareness of the unconsidered dangers of new genetic technologies 
   
   
   
  Since 2010 it has been possible to determine a person's genetic makeup in a matter of days at an accessible cost for many millions of people. Along with this technological breakthrough there has emerged a movement to use this information to help prospective parents "eliminate preventable genetic disease." As the prospect of systematically excluding the appearance of unwanted mutations in our children comes within reach, David B. Goldstein examines the possible consequences from these types of choices. 
   
   
    
  Engaging and accessible, this clarion call for responsible and informed stewardship of the human genome provides an overview of what we do and do not know about human genetics and looks at some of the complex, yet largely unexplored, issues we must be most careful about as we move into an era of increasing numbers of parents exercising direct control over the genomes of their children.

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  Numbers don’t lie: Benford’s Law...

  Clement Pereira

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  This audiobook takes readers on a fascinating journey into one of the most counterintuitive patterns in mathematics—Benford’s Law—and its surprising relevance in today’s data-driven world. Once considered a mathematical curiosity, Benford’s Law now plays a pivotal role in fields ranging from forensic accounting to AI algorithm verification. 
  This timely and insightful guide demystifies the law’s underlying principles, explores its statistical significance, and demonstrates how it’s being applied in the modern era of big data, machine learning, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Whether you're a data scientist, digital auditor, analyst, or curious mind, this book equips you with the knowledge to detect anomalies, verify authenticity, and better understand the digital fingerprints of numerical data. 
  Key Learning Outcomes: 
  1. Understand Benford’s Law - Learn the mathematical foundation behind why lower digits (especially 1s) appear more frequently in real-world data. 
  2. Explore Historical and Theoretical Context. 
  3. Identify Real-World Applications - See how Benford’s Law is applied in areas like accounting fraud detection, election data analysis, tax audits, and scientific data validation. 
  4. Use Benford’s Law in the AI Era - Understand how AI systems and machine learning models can both exploit and validate data using Benford’s principles. 
  5. Detect Anomalies and Manipulation 
  6. Integrate with Digital Forensics Tools 
  7. Evaluate Ethical and Legal Implications 
  ✅ Includes optional Advanced Track and Worked Examples. 
  ✅ Eligible for CPD/PDU's (Continuing Professional Development / Professional Development Unit), Self-Attesting CPD Certificate included. 
    
  Numbers never lie - but people often do.  
  This audio book endevours to show you how to catch them.

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  Pollution - The Environmental...

  Marcus Klein

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  Pollution is a pervasive and urgent global issue that affects every corner of the planet, from the air we breathe to the water we drink and the land we depend on for survival. Over the past century, the rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and population growth has contributed significantly to environmental degradation. What was once seen as the price of progress has now become a formidable challenge that threatens the health of humans, animals, and ecosystems alike.  
    
  The scope of pollution is vast and multifaceted. It encompasses a wide range of pollutants, including chemicals, plastics, heavy metals, and greenhouse gases, which infiltrate the air, water, and soil. While air pollution from vehicle emissions and industrial activities poses immediate health risks, water pollution contaminates vital freshwater resources, threatening marine ecosystems and human livelihoods. Land pollution, driven by improper waste disposal and deforestation, further exacerbates the crisis by depleting soil fertility and destroying habitats. Together, these forms of pollution create a complex web of environmental and health hazards that demand immediate attention.  
    
  Human health is intricately tied to the environment, making pollution a direct and indirect cause of numerous diseases and conditions. Respiratory ailments, cardiovascular issues, and neurological disorders are increasingly linked to exposure to polluted air and toxic chemicals. Vulnerable populations, such as children and low-income communities, bear a disproportionate burden of these impacts, amplifying social inequalities. Beyond physical health, the psychological toll of living in a degraded environment adds another layer of complexity to the crisis. 

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