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  How to Lose the Hounds - Maroon...

  Celeste Winston

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  In How to Lose the Hounds Celeste Winston explores marronage—the practice of flight from and placemaking beyond slavery—as a guide to police abolition. She examines historically Black maroon communities in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, that have been subjected to violent excesses of police power from slavery until the present day. Tracing the long and ongoing historical geography of Black freedom struggles in the face of anti-Black police violence in these communities, Winston shows how marronage provides critical lessons for reimagining public safety and community well-being. These freedom struggles take place in what Winston calls maroon geographies—sites of flight from slavery and the spaces of freedom produced in multigenerational Black communities. Maroon geographies constitute part of a Black placemaking tradition that asserts life-affirming forms of community. Winston contends that maroon geographies operate as a central method of Black flight, holding ground, and constructing places of freedom in ways that imagine and plan a world beyond policing.

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  The Ethics of Technology - Moral...

  Craig Dames

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  In an age where technology permeates nearly every aspect of our lives, understanding the ethical foundations behind its development and use has never been more critical. Tech ethics, at its core, explores the moral principles that guide our decisions regarding the design, implementation, and impact of technology. As digital tools become increasingly powerful and integrated into society, they bring with them profound questions about responsibility, fairness, and the human consequences of innovation. 
  The roots of technology ethics can be traced back to classical moral philosophy. Thinkers like Aristotle, Kant, and Mill laid the groundwork for how we approach right and wrong, justice, and duty. These age-old theories—virtue ethics, deontology, and utilitarianism—are still highly relevant in today's tech-driven world. For instance, when we ask whether a self-driving car should prioritize the life of a passenger over a pedestrian, we are invoking these very moral frameworks to guide the decision-making process. In this way, ethical theory provides a lens through which we can evaluate the choices we make as developers, users, and regulators of technology. 
  Modern concerns surrounding tech ethics often revolve around issues that were unimaginable even a few decades ago. Digital privacy, algorithmic bias, and autonomous systems challenge us to reinterpret traditional moral values in new contexts. This requires a dynamic understanding of ethics—one that can evolve alongside technological change. Unlike in the past, where tools were relatively neutral and required human operation, today's technologies often act with a degree of independence, raising the stakes of their ethical implications. Machines that learn, adapt, and decide are not just tools; they become agents of action whose behavior must be morally accountable.

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  The Chicken Raising Book -...

  Hank Wilson

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  Welcome to Hank’s Chicken Raising Book. This book is meant for those of you who are thinking about, or have just begun, an adventure in the wide world of chickens. First though, I have to ask, why chickens? They’re such fowl creatures---sorry, about that... 
   
  So, what is this book all about? This book will answer the basic questions about chicken raising and help you get started on the right foot. It will also help you as your chicken empire grows and keep you from being plucked apart by the competitive chicken raising business. I have tried to keep this book lighthearted and while also factual and helpful, after all once you start, I don’t want you to chicken out.  
   
  I’ve designed this book to help in your research and to get you started off on the right foot. First up, I’ll talk about some of the laws you’re going to have to know related to raising chickens where you live. Then I’ll dive deeper in the question of why do you want to raise chickens? What’s the real reason. Once you know exactly why you’re raising them and what you hope to accomplish, I’ll talk about how you can decide what is the best Chicken breed or type of chicken for you? Once you know which is the bird of choice, then it’s about how to house them, after all you have to have a place to keep them. Once they’re safe, I’ll talk about feeding them, and then keeping them healthy. 
   
  Runtime: 54.39 
   
  Introduction – 4:24 
  Chapter 1 – Chicken Laws 7:47 
  Chapter 2 - Why do you want to raise chickens? 9:02 
  Chapter 3 – Best Chicken for you? 7:17 
  Chapter 4 – Housing your birds 8:43 
  Chapter 5 – Feeding Your Flock 8:07 
  Chapter 6 – Keeping Your Flock Healthy 8:16 
  Conclusion – 1:00

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  Soil Science Simplified -...

  KATE LOWENFELS, JEFF MESSNER

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  Soil Science Simplified: Unearth the Richness of the Earth Beneath Us: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Soil Science for a Thriving Garden and a Sustainable Future 🌍🌱 
  Hey there, eco-enthusiast! Do you have a green thumb or simply a burning curiosity about the world beneath your feet? Ever wondered why some plants thrive while others seem to sigh in despair? The secret, my friend, isn’t just in the seed, but in the soil! 
  This isn’t just a book; it’s your ticket to tapping into the pulsating heart of Mother Earth. And guess what? You don’t need a PhD. This guide whisks you away on a down-to-earth journey, making soil science not just accessible but absolutely enthralling! 
  🌱 Soil 101: Dive beneath the surface and get to know soil in all its vibrant, varied glory. Understand its composition, structure, and the micro-universe that teems within. 
  🔬 The Science Unearthed: Demystify the complex processes that make soil the life-giving medium it is. Photosynthesis, respiration, and nutrient cycles? We’ve got them covered in digestible bites! 
  🍅 Garden Glory: Transform your garden from ‘meh’ to mesmerizing. Discover how understanding soil can lead to lusher lawns, vivacious veggies, and fabulous flowers. 
  🌍 Sustainability and Soil: Grasp the integral role of soil in our ecosystem. Dive into practices that not only nourish your garden but also safeguard our planet’s future. 
  Dust off that trowel, let curiosity take root, and dive hands-first into the wonderland below. A thriving garden and a sustainable future are right beneath your feet! 
  Grab your copy, roll up your sleeves, and let's get the dirt on soil! 🌸🍂🔍🎋

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  The Plague

  Anónimo

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  The Plague explores the profound changes and enduring continuities that shaped European society in the wake of the Black Death and other crises of the 1300s. Through a series of thematic chapters, the book examines the resilience of communities, the evolution of social and economic structures, the persistence of faith, and the seeds of cultural and intellectual transformation. Far from being an age of unmitigated darkness, the fourteenth century emerges as a dynamic period of adaptation, creativity, and the quiet beginnings of the modern world.

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  Sit Stay Heal - What Dogs Can...

  Renee Alsarraf

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  “Written with grace and emotional honesty, Sit, Stay, Heal will live with you long after the last page.”— John Grogan, bestselling author of Marley & Me 
  For more than two decades, esteemed veterinary oncologist Dr. Renee Alsarraf treated cancer in her beloved canine patients. Then, at age fifty-one, she was diagnosed with cancer herself. 
  Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well is Dr. Renee’s unforgettable testament to the extraordinary healing nature of dogs. Every day in her veterinary practice, she bears witness to the undeniable bond between pets and their people. However, while we are busy teaching them to “sit” and “stay,” they have their own, more profound, lessons to impart. In Sit, Stay, Heal, we meet Cosmo, the golden retriever who arrives at Renee’s office just before his fourteenth family vacation to the beach; Daisy, the cocker spaniel, an emotional support dog for a special needs child; and Franny, the bloodhound, a police dog who wasn’t ready to retire from the force. Then there’s Dr. Renee’s own dog Newtie, who falls ill when she needs him most. 
  Our dogs are wise in ways humans are not. For Dr. Renee, it was her patients—those furry, four-legged, slobbering animals—who seemed to uniquely understand her difficult journey and who showed her the true power of positivity and unconditional love. Full of life lessons and healing metaphors, perfect dogs and their imperfect humans, Sit, Stay, Heal is a captivating, heartwarming story for dog lovers far and wide.

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