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  Where Things Touch - A...

  Bahar Orang

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  Finalist for the 2021 Gerald Lampert Memorial Award
  
  To devote oneself to the study of beauty is to offer footnotes to the universe for all the places and all the moments that one observes beauty. I can no longer grab beauty by her wrists and demand articulation or meaning. I can only take account of where things touch.
  Part lyric essay, part prose poetry, Where Things Touch grapples with the manifold meanings and possibilities of beauty.
  Drawing on her experiences as a physician-in-training, Orang considers clinical encounters and how they relate to the concept and very idea of beauty. Such considerations lead her to questions about intimacy, queerness, home, memory, love, and other aspects of human existence. Throughout, beauty is ultimately imagined as something inextricably tied to care: the care of lovers, of patients, of art and literature, and the various non-human worlds that surround us.
  Eloquent and meditative in its approach, beauty, here, beyond base expectations of frivolity and superficiality, is conceived of as a thing to recover. Where Things Touch is an exploration of an essential human pleasure, a necessary freedom by which to challenge what we know of ourselves and the world we inhabit.

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  Farewell -- But Whenever --

  Thomas Moore

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  Librivox volunteers bring you seven readings of Farewell! – But Whenever – by Thomas Moore.  This is the fortnightly poetry project for October 12, 2014.

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  Backvalley Ferrets - A Rewilding...

  Lawrence Lenhart

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  Twice declared extinct, North America's most endangered mammal species, the black-footed ferret (BFF), is making a comeback thanks to an evolving conservation regimen at more than thirty reintroduction sites across the continent. Lawrence Lenhart lingers at one such site in his proverbial backyard, the Aubrey Valley in northern Arizona. 
   
   
   
  The beguiling weasel at the center of this book is more than a charismatic minifauna; it is the covert ambassador of a critical ecosystem that has dwindled to one percent of its former size. In a landscape menaced by habitat fragmentation, bacterial plague, settler colonialism, and soil death, a ferret must be resilient. Lenhart investigates the human efforts to sustain the species through monitoring, vaccination, captive breeding, and even cloning. 
   
   
   
  Lenhart balances this lens of environmental witness with personal essaying that captures the parallel story of his wife's pregnancy as he realizes the ferret's conservation story is dramatically synchronized with her trimesters. In preparing to raise a child in the Anthropocene, Lenhart takes stock of his own ecosystem and finds something is amiss. Through an ethic of "deeper ecology," Lenhart must hone his ecological interest in the black-footed ferret to assure it isn't overshadowed by his own paternal interests.

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  Electric Power System Basics for...

  Steven W. Blume

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  Understand the fundamentals of electrical power systems with this accessible guide 
   
  Few subjects are more fundamental to modern life than electrical power. The systems that generate, transport, and distribute electricity are among the most essential contributors to modern industry, development, and everyday living. As energy demand grows and, with it, the electric power industry, more and more non-electrical professionals must make important policy and administrative decisions regarding the systems that power our world. 
   
  Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional provides an education on the basics of this subject, including the various types of energy sources, types of transmission and distribution lines, grid modernization, and much more. From residential to industrial energy, and from metering principles to energy conservation techniques, this book provides a one-stop reference on all relevant areas of knowledge. Now fully updated to reflect the latest advances and the current state of a growing industry, it is a must-own for anyone looking to bring foundational power systems knowledge to bear on policy or industrial issues. 
   
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  Coverage of wildfire mitigation strategies to reduce safety risk 
  Detailed discussion of regulatory changes and their effects on system operations 
  Updated coverage of system reliability and smart technologies 
  Updated discussion of the transitioning digital power grid 
  Electric Power System Basics for the Nonelectrical Professional is ideal for power industry executives and state regulators.

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  From 1960 to 2060 The History Of...

  Gustavo Morale

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  Embark on an enlightening journey through the digital age with Gustavo Morale's "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond." Born under the vibrant skies of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1981, Gustavo, affectionately known as Gut, has lived parallel to the rapid evolution of the Internet. This book is his first, blending a deep-rooted fascination with digital technology with personal anecdotes and historical facts, offering readers a unique perspective on the Internet's transformative journey from 1960 to a speculative 2060. 
  Gustavo's narrative weaves through the dawn of connectivity, the digital revolutions of successive decades, and ventures into the future with forecasts on augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, and beyond. Through 31 meticulously crafted chapters, readers are treated to a comprehensive chronicle that spans a full century, marked by in-depth research, personal insights, and a seamless integration of technological, cultural, and economic narratives. 
  This book targets tech enthusiasts, historians, cultural analysts, futurists, and general readers alike, promising educational insights, inspirational stories, and a glimpse into future technological advancements. Gustavo offers a narrative rich in analytical depth and warmth, bridging the gap between technical intricacies and the personal stories that give the Internet life. "The History of the Internet, bits and bobs and beyond" is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that have shaped our digital world and those that will continue to define our future. 
  Join Gustavo Morale on this immersive journey through time, exploring the intricate tapestry of the digital age.

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  Exploring the Enigmatic Realms...

  Rowan Thornefield

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  Exploring the Enigmatic Realms of Quantum Mechanics 
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