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  Clamor - How Noise Took Over the...

  Chris Berdik

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  An eye- (and ear-) opening investigation into how the cacophony of our ever-noisier world affects our health, our well-being, and our planet. 
   
   
   
  Early-morning jackhammering from construction down the block. The dull roar of jet overflights. Your officemate's phone conversations. Noise is everywhere, disrupting our sleep, ratcheting up our stress, destroying our concentration—yet it's a problem that many of us shrug off once the immediate annoyance passes. In Clamor, Chris Berdik reveals noise as one of the most pervasive, yet underacknowledged, pollutants in our daily lives, the harms of which extend far beyond our hearing, from our children's learning outcomes to our longevity to the natural world around us. 
   
   
   
  We systemically neglect life's sonic dimension at our peril—not only driving up the racket but failing to harness sound's great potential. Berdik introduces us to the researchers, rock stars, architects, and many others who are finding surprising ways to make our world sound not only less bad, but better. Rising above the ever-increasing din, Clamor is an urgent—and ultimately inspiring—call to reconsider our relationship to our world's soundscapes.

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  Data Aggregation

  Mark Jackson

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  This comprehensive guide demystifies the complex world of data aggregation, breaking down essential concepts and techniques into accessible, actionable content. From understanding the fundamentals of data aggregation to diving into advanced topics like real-time processing, cloud solutions, and the impact of emerging technologies, this book equips you with the knowledge to tackle data challenges effectively. 
  Inside, you'll discover:Fundamental Techniques: Learn about batch, real-time, and incremental aggregation methods and their applications.Practical Tools: Explore various tools and technologies for data aggregation, including database management systems, data warehousing solutions, and integration platforms.Real-World Applications: Delve into case studies across different industries to see how data aggregation drives business intelligence and operational efficiency.Challenges and Solutions: Understand common issues such as data quality, scalability, and security, and find practical solutions to address them.Future Trends: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, edge computing, and more. 
  Data Aggregation: Techniques, Tools, and Practices for Effective Data Management is an essential resource for mastering the art of data management in today's data-driven world. 
   

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  Battle Elephants and Flaming...

  Caroline Freeman-Cuerden

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  From the hooves of chariot horses pounding the dust of the racetrack to the cries of elephants charging the battlefields, animals were a key part of Roman life. On memorials left to beloved dogs or in images of arena animals hammered onto coins, their stories and roles in Roman history are there for us to find.
  Why did the emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby?
  
  What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race?
  
  How could a wolf help with toothache?
  Take a gallop into the Roman world of chariot horses, battle elephants and rampaging rhinos. In the ancient world a bear could be weaponised and venomous snakes could change the course of a battle at sea. If you want to know exactly how to boil a crane (and who doesn't?) or how to use eels to commit murder, the Romans have the answer. They wove animals into poetry, sacrificed them and slaughtered thousands in their arenas, while animal skins reinforced shields and ivory decorated the hilts of their swords.
  From much-loved dogs to talking ravens, Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes discovers who the Romans really were through the fascinating relationships they had with the creatures they lived and died alongside.

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  Barons - Money Power and the...

  Austin Frerick, Eric Schlosser

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  Barons is the story of seven corporate titans, their rise to power, and the consequences for everyone else. Take Mike McCloskey, chairman of Fair Oaks Farms. In a few short decades, he went from managing a modest dairy herd to running the Disneyland of agriculture. Mike benefited from deregulation of the American food industry, a phenomenon that has consolidated wealth in the hands of select tycoons, and along the way, hollowed out the nation's rural towns and local businesses. 
   
   
   
  Along with Mike McCloskey, listeners will meet a secretive German family that took over the global coffee industry in less than a decade, relying on wealth traced back to the Nazis to gobble up countless independent roasters. And they will learn that in the food business, crime really does pay—especially when you can bribe and then double-cross the president of Brazil. 
   
   
   
  These, and the other stories in this book, are simply examples of the monopolies and ubiquitous corruption that today define American food. The tycoons profiled are hardly unique: many other companies have manipulated our lax laws and failed policies for their own benefit, to the detriment of our neighborhoods, livelihoods, and our democracy itself. A fair, healthy, and prosperous food industry is possible—if we take back power from the barons who have robbed us of it.

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  Our Universe - But An incoming...

  Mike Blake

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  Our Universe - But. An incoming/outgoing wave:Poem rediscovering the theories of the creation of the Universe.Some think of string theory, others, that waves are involved etc.My poem postulates a possible cosmic wave outward from the Big Bang, in the order of present Scientific theory.

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  Teamwork For Software Developers

  Tom Henricksen

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  Developers are the powerhouse of 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 influence and credibilityCreate team normsAdd accountability to your teamEstablish team structure

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