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  Northeaster - A Story of Courage...

  Cathie Pelletier

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  For many, the past few years have been defined by climate disaster. Stories about once-in-a-lifetime hurricanes, floods, fires, droughts, and even snowstorms are now commonplace. But dramatic weather events are not new and Northeaster, Cathie Pelletier's breathtaking account of the 1952 snowstorm that blanketed New England, offers a valuable reminder about nature's capacity for destruction as well as insight into the human instinct for preservation. 
   
   
   
  Northeaster weaves together a rich cast of characters whose lives were uprooted and endangered by the storm. Housewives and lobstermen, loggers and soldiers were all trapped as snow piled in drifts twenty feet high. The storm smothered hundreds of travelers in their cars, covered entire towns, and broke ships in half. In the midst of the blizzard's chaos, there were remarkable acts of heroism and courageous generosities. Doctors braved the storm to help deliver babies. Ordinary people kept their wits while buried in their cars, and others made their way out of forests to find kindhearted strangers willing to take them in. 
   
   
   
  It's likely that none of us know how we would handle a confrontation with a blizzard or other natural disaster. But Northeaster shows that we have it inside to fight for survival in some of the harshest conditions that nature has to offer.

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  Content for Everyone - A...

  Jeff Adams, Michele Lucchini

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  Content for Everyone is a must-read for creative entrepreneurs looking to improve the usability and accessibility of their website, email and social media content. 
  With over a billion people living with some form of disability worldwide, it’s more important than ever to make sure your content is accessible. In this easy-to-follow practical guide, you’ll learn techniques to make your content more accessible, without needing any in-depth technical knowledge. From adding meaningful alternative text to images, to choosing colors with enough contrast for easy readability, to adding captions to your videos and more, Content for Everyone has everything you need to reach a wider audience and improve the user experience for everyone. 
  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to improve your content and reach more people.

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  Environmental and Geological...

  Mike Crawford

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  Environmental and Geological Sciences: Forces Shaping the World is a comprehensive guide that examines the dynamic processes and forces responsible for shaping our planet. This 3-in-1 volume delves into the study of Seismology, Volcanology, and Limnology, providing readers with essential knowledge of how natural forces affect the Earth’s surface and its ecosystems. 
  In the first section, Seismology, readers will explore the science of earthquakes, the forces that generate seismic waves, and the tools used to measure and understand these powerful events. This section discusses the Earth’s internal structure, plate tectonics, and how seismic activity is monitored to predict and mitigate the impact of earthquakes, ultimately highlighting the influence of seismic forces on the environment. 
  Next, Volcanology offers an in-depth look at the study of volcanoes and volcanic activity. This section covers the geological processes that lead to the formation and eruption of volcanoes, as well as the environmental and societal consequences of volcanic events. Readers will gain insight into the types of volcanic eruptions, lava flows, and the role of volcanoes in shaping the Earth's landscapes over time. 
  The final section, Limnology, focuses on the study of inland aquatic environments, particularly lakes and rivers. Limnology explores the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of freshwater ecosystems, as well as the human impact on these vital resources. From the study of water quality to the management of freshwater habitats, this section offers essential insights into how freshwater environments are influenced by natural processes and human activities.

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  Botanical Curses and Poisons -...

  Fez Inkwright

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  Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants. 
   
   
   
  "If you drink much from a bottle marked 'poison,' it is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later."—Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland 
   
   
    
  In both history and fiction, some of the most dramatic, notorious deaths have been through poisonings. Concealed and deliberate, it's a crime that requires advance planning and that for many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons, Fez Inkwright returns to folkloric and historical archives to reveal the fascinating, untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and funghi. Going from A to Z, she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in "Snow White") and the hallucinogenic angel's trumpet to laurel, which emits toxic fumes, to oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub), with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author herself. This enthralling treasury is packed with insight, lore, and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora—including the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome, its use in religion and magic, and common antidotes—making this perfect for gardeners, writers, folklorists, witches, and scientists alike!

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  Live Safely Be Healthy & Strong...

  George S Kuhn

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  2019 closed a decade smoothly in most countries, but an unexpected complication that would change people’s lives worldwide, was slowly brewing. By November, a new virus, similar to many we have faced before, yet hitting harder than many would expect, began to spread across China. By January, the numbers the large country faced were alarming, and the first cases began to appear in far-away countries. By March, things had gotten so out of hand, there were half a million reported cases worldwide, with numbers increasing at an uncontrollable rate in many countries that underestimated the virus’ potential, costing the lives of many individuals. This sudden change in people’s lifestyles (which happened from one day to the next for many), meant a huge, unexpected need for adjustment that pretty much left them with their heads spinning. 
  Table of Contents 
  Chapter 1: Introduction 
  Chapter 2: How Lifestyles Have Suddenly Changed and How This Will Impact Everyone 
  Chapter 3: How to Self-Isolate and be Healthy 
  Chapter 4: Boost Immunity 
  Chapter 5: Be Mentally Strong 
  Chapter 6: How to Stay Safe and Healthy in the Long Run 
  Chapter 7: Lose Weight with a Healthy Diet and Workout Plan 
  You can buy this book from all major online stores. Don't wait any longer. Get it Now!

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  Being Online - On Computing Data...

  Jian Wang, Jack Ma

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  A pioneer of cloud computing and big data offers his vision of the future world taking shape around us. 
   
    
    
  Jian Wang was the founder and architect of Alibaba's cloud and has been the driving force behind its technology innovations. He was also the founder of the City Brain initiative to develop a new digital infrastructure for sustainable cities. Being Online is his meditation on the moment we are in, as the digital era shifts to the internet era, spawning new innovations at a seemingly dizzying pace: cloud computing, 5G, artificial intelligence, big data, wearables, robots, virtual reality, the internet of things, blockchain, and more. For Wang, the invisible hand that connects them is being online. The conjunction of computing, data, and the internet has erased the difference between being online and off. When computing can be done in the cloud, it is on the road to becoming a utility. When data is connected, making it big, its usefulness multiplies exponentially in unforeseeable ways, as does its value. 
   
    
    
  While telling the story of Alibaba's breakthroughs and the development of his own understanding of the internet, Jian Wang's visionary book lays out the implications of this shift and how to think about being online.

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