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  Monkey to Man - The Evolution of...

  Gowan Dawson

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  The first book to examine the iconic depiction of evolution, the "march of progress," and its role in shaping our understanding of how humans evolved We are all familiar with the "march of progress," the representation of evolution that depicts a series of apelike creatures becoming progressively taller and more erect before finally reaching the upright human form. Its emphasis on linear progress has had a decisive impact on public understanding of evolution, yet the image contradicts modern scientific conceptions of evolution as complex and branching. This book is the first to examine the origins and history of this ubiquitous and hugely consequential illustration. In a story spanning more than a century, from Victorian Britain to America in the Space Age, Gowan Dawson traces the interconnected histories of the two most important versions of the image: the frontispiece to Thomas Henry Huxley's Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature (1863) and "The Road to Homo Sapiens," a fold-out illustration in the bestselling book Early Man (1965). Dawson explores how the recurring appearances of this image pointed to shifting scientific and public perspectives on human evolution, as well as indicated novel artistic approaches, and advancements in technology.

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  Maine Beer - Brewing in...

  Josh Christie

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  “Chronicles Maine’s rather complicated relationship with alcohol over the years, and offers histories and profiles of more than 30 brewing companies.” —The Ellsworth American   In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Maine was a stronghold for the temperance movement, but the Pine Tree State emerged from Prohibition to create a beer culture that rivals any other in the United States. Early pioneers, like D. L. Geary, established the Northeast’s love affair with English-style ales, and today’s upstarts brew unique and inventive recipes. Maine brewers create beer for every palate, and Maine’s unique flavors—like blueberries, potatoes and even oysters—are frequently featured. Maine beer expert Josh Christie discovers the story of brewing in Vacationland by exploring Maine’s large breweries, like Shipyard; its local crafters, like Rising Tide; the budding cider, spirits and mead industries; and, of course, the best places to drink across the state.  “The book explores the history of beer and beer brewing in Maine, starting with the formation of the state and continuing to the present day.” —Shelf Awareness

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  Machine Learning in Python -...

  Bob Mather

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  Are you excited about artificial intelligence and want to get started?Are you excited about machine learning and want to learn how to implement in Python? The book below is the answer. Given the large amounts of data we use everyday; whether it is in the web, supermarkets, social media etc., analysis of data has become integral to our daily life. The ability to do so effectively can propel your career or business to great heights. Machine learning is the most effective data analysis tool. While it is a complex topic, it can be broken down into simpler steps, as show in this audiobook. We are using Python, which is a great programming language for beginners. Python is a great language that is commonly used with machine learning. Python is used extensively in mathematics, gaming, and graphic design. It is fast to develop and prototype. It is web capable, meaning that we can use Python to gather web data. It is adaptable, and has great community of users. Here's what's included in this audiobook: What is machine learning? Why use Python? Regression analysis using Python with an example Clustering analysis using Python with an example Implementing an Artificial Neural Network Backpropagation 90-day plan to learn and implement machine learning Conclusion Buy this audiobook today!

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  The Ward - The Life and Loss of...

  John Lorinc, Michael McClelland,...

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  The story of the growth and destruction of Toronto's first 'priority neighbourhood.'
   
  From the 1840s until the Second World War, waves of newcomers who migrated to Toronto – Irish, Jewish, Italian, African American and Chinese, among others – landed in 'The Ward.' Crammed with rundown housing and immigrant-owned businesses, this area, bordered by College and Queen, University and Yonge streets, was home to bootleggers, Chinese bachelors, workers from the nearby Eaton';s garment factories and hard-working peddlers. But the City considered it a slum, and bulldozed the area in the late 1950s to make way for a new civic square.
   
  The Ward finally tells the diverse stories of this extraordinary and resilient neighbourhood through archival photos and contributions from a wide array of voices, including historians, politicians, architects, story-tellers, journalists and descendants of Ward residents. Their perspectives on playgrounds, tuberculosis, sex workers, newsies and even bathing bring The Ward to life and, in the process, raise important questions about how contemporary cities handle immigration, poverty and the geography of difference.
   
  ‘The Ward shines a light on one of Toronto's most historically significant and most forgotten neighbourhoods. Instead of a straight history, the book's editors opted to present the Ward through multiple short essays, each with its own unique point of view. The result is a fascinating and varied look at an area that once concurrently defined the city and acted as its biggest shame. As a result of the Ward's eventual razing, there are few artifacts left to teach newer generations about this important part of Toronto's history. This book helps correct that.’
   
  – 2016 Toronto Book Awards Jury Citation
   
  '[The Ward] should be of interest to Canadians anywhere, reminding us that we all came from some place else.'
   
  – Michael Enright, CBC Sunday Edition
   
  Contents & Contributors
   
  Introduction – John Lorinc
   
  Searching for the Old Ward – Shawn Micallef
   
  No Place Like Home – Howard Akler
   
  Beforethe Ward: Macauleytown – Stephen A. Otto
   
  My Grandmother the Bootlegger – Howard Moscoe
   
  Against All Odds: The Chinese Laundry – Arlene Chan
   
  VJ Day – Arlene Chan
   
  Merle Foster's Studio: 'A Spot Of Enchantment' – Terry Murray
   
  Missionary Work: The Fight for Jewish Souls – Ellen Scheinberg
   
  King of the Ward – Myer Siemiatycki
   
  Where the Rich Went for Vice – Michael Redhill
   
  A Fresh Start: Black Toronto in the 19th Century – Karolyn Smardz Frost
   
  Policing the Lord’s Day – Mariana Valverde
   
  'The Maniac Chinaman' – Edward Keenan
   
  Elsie's Story – Patte Roseban
   
  Lawren Harris's Ward Period – Jim Burant
   
  'Fool's Paradise': Hastings' Anti-Slum Crusade – John Lorinc
   
  Strange Brew: The Underground Economy of Blind Pigs – Ellen Scheinberg
   
  The Consulate, the Padroni and the Labourers – Andrea Addario
   
  Excerpt: The Italians in Toronto – Emily P. Weaver
   
  Arthur Goss: Documenting Hardship– Stephen Bulger
   
  Fresh Air: The Fight Against TB – Cathy Crowe
   
  The Stone Yard – Gaetan Heroux
   
  William James: Toronto's First Photojournalist – Vincenzo Pietropaolo
   
  The Avenue Not Taken – Michael McClelland
   
  Timothy Eaton’s Stern Fortifications – Michael Valpy
   
  Settling In: Central Neighbourhood House – Ratna Omidvar & Ranjit Bhaskar
   
  Toronto’s Girl with the Curls – Ellen Scheinberg
   
  Chinese Caf̩s: Survival and Danger РEllen Scheinberg & Paul Yee
   
  Defiance and Divisions: The Great Eaton's Strike – Ruth A. Frager
   
  Elizabeth Street: What the City Directories Reveal – Denise Balkissoon
   
  Growing Up on Walton Street – Cynthia MacDougall
   
  Revitalizing George Street: The Ward's Lessons – Alina Chatterjee & Derek Ballantyne
   
  Taking Care of Business in the Ward &ndash Ellen Scheinberg
   
  'A Magnificent Dome': The Great University Avenue Synagogue – Jack Lipinsky
   
  Reading the Ward: The Inevitability of Loss – Kim Storey & James Brown
   
  Toronto’s First Little Italy – John Lorinc
   
  The Elizabeth Street Playground, Revisited – Bruce Kidd
   
  Divided Loyalties – Sandra Shaul
   
  Crowded by Any Measure – John Lorinc
   
  A Peddler and His Cart: TheWard’s Rag Trade – Deena Nathanson
   
  Toronto's Original Tenement: Wineberg Apartments – Richard Dennis
   
  Excerpt: Tom Thomson's Diary – Tom Thomson
   
  An Untimely Death – Brian Banks
   
  Paper Pushers – Ellen Scheinberg 
   
  The BMR's Wake-Up Call – Laurie Monsebraaten
   
  Excerpt: Report of the Medical Health Officer … – Charles J. Hastings
   
  Dr. Clarke's Clinic – Thelma Wheatley
   
  Slum-Free: The Suburban Ideal – Richard Harris
   
  The Glionna Clan and Toronto's First Little Italy – John E. Zucchi
   
  'The Hipp' – Michael Posner
   
  Before Yorkville– John Lorinc
   
  Sex Work and the Ward’s Bachelor Society – Elise Chenier
   
  Public Baths: Schvitzing on Centre Avenue – Ellen Scheinberg
   
  The Health Advocates: McKeown on Hastings – John Lorinc
   
  Remembering Toronto's First Chinatown – Kristyn Wong-Tam
   
  Tabula Rasa – Mark Kingwell
   
  Unrealized Renewal  – J. David Hulchanski
   
  A Short History of the 'Civic Square' Expropriation – John Lorinc
   
  Storytelling is Part of the Story – Tatum Taylor
   
  How We Think About What (Little) Survives – Patrick Cummins
   
  Institutional Memory – Scott James & Victor Russell
   
  Alternative Histories – MichaelMcClelland

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  How to Learn Faster: 7 Easy...

  Troye Bates

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  Do you typically require more time and effort than others to pick up new skills and integrating new information? 
    
  If you consider yourself a slow learner, this guide is exactly what you need! Herein, you will find some helpful strategies which can help you develop the skills you need to become a faster learner. 
    
  These fool-proof accelerated learning methods have been studied by many education experts and cognitive psychologists and proven to work. You should, therefore, have no doubt in your mind that with the help of these fast learning skills, you will be able to learn and master any skill or subject which you desire. 
    
  YOU WILL LEARN: 
  • The process of learning and how it happens. 
  • The essential elements for learning. 
  • The different learning styles which students prefer. 
  • The various learning difficulties affecting learners. 
  • 7 easy steps to improve your learning speed. 
    
  This guide demystifies the process of learning and shows that anyone can indeed become a fast learner!

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  Living In a Quantum Reality -...

  Valerie Varan

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  For those who have experienced a transpersonal or spiritual awakening, it can be difficult to come back to living in the day-to-day world. All of a sudden, you may be faced with challenges such as anxiety, depression, despair, the Dark Night of the Soul, and a multitude of other energetic and spiritual imbalances. Living in a Quantum Reality helps to identify the common side effects of wholeness consciousness and offers a variety of exercises, meditations, and healing methods to cope with having a higher consciousness in a world that is still struggling to catch up.Living in a Quantum Reality helps you understand your “impossible” transpersonal experiences by integrating quantum physics into psychology and offering a user-friendly description of the many layers or spheres of energy and consciousness. This vision of the quantum self synthesizes spiritual thought with an array of scientific disciplines, and is supported by the author’s own direct experiences, as well as her clients’ experiences with larger reality. This book is a step toward advancing the field of psychology, and especially the practice of psychotherapy, to catch up with the latest, more quantum, worldview, one that is more comprehensive for understanding the reaches of our human consciousness and psycho-spiritual experiences.

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