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  Matter - The Magnificent Illusion

  Guido Tonelli

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  What are we made up of? What holds material bodies together? Is there a difference between terrestrial matter and celestial matter? When Democritus stated that we are made up of atoms, few people believed him. Not until Galileo and Newton in the seventeenth century did people take the idea seriously, and it was another four hundred years before we could reconstruct the elementary components of matter. 
   
   
   
  Everything around us has very particular properties. These properties, which seem quite normal to us, are in fact very special, because the universe, whose evolution began almost fourteen billion years ago, is today a very cold environment. In this book, Guido Tonelli explains how elementary particles, which make up matter, combine into bizarre shapes to form correlated quantum states, primordial soups of quarks and gluons, or massive neutron stars. New questions that have emerged from the most recent research are answered: in what sense is the vacuum a material state? Why can space-time also vibrate and oscillate? Can elementary grains of space and time exist? What forms does matter assume inside large black holes? 
   
   
   
  In clear and lively prose, Tonelli takes listeners on an exhilarating journey into the latest discoveries of contemporary science, enabling them to see the universe, and themselves, in a new light.

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  The 38 Billion Year Story of...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  The 3.8 Billion Year Story of Life and Evolution takes listeners on an awe-inspiring journey through the vast history of life on Earth. From the mysterious origins of the first microbes to the great evolutionary leaps that gave rise to complex organisms, this audiobook unfolds the sweeping saga of our planet’s living tapestry. 
   
  Discover the Oxygen Revolution that transformed the atmosphere, the icy grip of Snowball Earth, the explosive diversification of the Cambrian Period, and the rise and fall of mighty species through cataclysmic mass extinctions. Walk alongside the earliest land plants, giant insects of the Carboniferous swamps, colossal dinosaurs, and finally, the remarkable emergence of mammals and humans. 
   
  Written in a clear, engaging narrative style, this audiobook blends science and storytelling to reveal how life has endured, adapted, and flourished against unimaginable odds. Whether you are fascinated by biology, geology, or the human story itself, The 3.8 Billion Year Story of Life and Evolution offers a grand perspective on the interwoven forces that shaped every creature alive today - including us.

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  For the Bees - A Handbook for...

  Tara Dawn Chapman

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  A handbook for what to expect the first year of beekeeping and beyond. 
   
   
   
  The path to becoming a successful beekeeper begins with a deep understanding of the bees themselves. Taking an approach that is both holistic and practical, Tara Chapman, founder and operator of Austin's beloved Two Hives Honey, begins with a primer on honey bee biology and nutrition as well as beehive architecture. (Did you ever wonder why honey combs are composed of tiny hexagons?) A little scientific knowledge goes a long way: a beekeeper who understands how these fascinating creatures work will be better equipped to recognize a particular colony's needs, make sound decisions when the unexpected happens, and adapt their care regimen to changing conditions. Moving beyond the basics, Chapman shows potential beekeepers how to spot pests and diseases; manage swarms (those bees aren't angry; they're just looking for a good home); and, of course, harvest delicious homegrown honey. 
   
   
   
  Imbued with the joy of the beekeeping journey, For the Bees provides practical visual explanations through appealing illustrations, that, alongside Chapman's own stories from the bee yard, share the charms of these essential insects.

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  Teamwork for Scrum Masters and...

  Tom Henricksen

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  Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches can create exceptional teams. Collaborating with their team members with qualities of great team players. They can influence their peers and bring unity. Help your team achieve as a teamwork all-star!Learn the qualities of great team playersBuild empathy and credibilityCreate team normsAdd accountability to your teamEstablish team structure 
  We ask two leaders in the industry to share their expertise. You won't be disappointed.

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  How Video Games Made the...

  Kelly Vero

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  This book offers an unflinching look at the creative and structural challenges of storytelling in interactive media. Drawing on over 30 years of industry experience, Kelly Vero explores the rich interplay between narrative, design and technology, making the case for why story is foundational to player engagement, emotional investment, and lasting value in games and virtual worlds. 
   
  The book unpacks how narrative design works across different genres and platforms. Vero brings the listener inside the design process, examining iterative workflows, empathy versus hypothesis testing, and the importance of building for diverse, evolving user bases. She draws from case studies, showing how stories are told not just through dialogue, but also through User Interface (UI), environment, mechanics, and player choice. 
   
  How Video Games Made the Metaverse is about building worlds that people want to live in. Whether you're a product lead, a writer, or a designer, this book explores how to integrate content, interaction, and community into a unified whole. Listeners will understand how to apply storytelling techniques not only to games and metaverses, but also to digital products more broadly. Vero's reflections on narrative, purpose, and legacy offer a roadmap for creating digital experiences that matter, not just ones that entertain.

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 40 Class 1

  Nidhi Gupta

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  Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children. 
  
  Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1-8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development. 
  
  The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning. 
  
  The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Digital World 
  - Cyber World 
  - Coding World 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Artificial Intelligence 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade 1 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Computer—A Machine 
  2. Uses of a Computer 
  3. Parts of a Computer 
  4. The Keyboard and the Mouse 
  5. Tux Paint 
  6. Reasoning and Critical Thinking 
  7. Introduction to ScratchJr 
  8. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 
  ADD-ONS 
  ASSESSMENTS

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