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  The Two-Headed Whale - Life Loss...

  Sandy Winterbottom

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  An elegant blend of "polemic, industrial history, nautical writing, elegy, and ecology" (The Scotsman), The Two-Headed Whale charts the tragic history of the post-war whaling industry alongside the author's thrilling memoir of sailing the Antarctic. 
   
   
   
  In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antarctica. At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image of the Antarctic was shattered when she discovered the dark legacy of twentieth century industrial-scale whaling. Enraged by what she found, she was quick to blame the men who undertook this whole scale slaughter, but then she stumbled upon the grave of an eighteen-year-old whaler from Edinburgh who she could not allow to bear the brunt of blame. There are two sides to every story. 
   
   
   
  The Two-Headed Whale vividly brings to life the spectacular scenery and wildlife of the vast Southern Oceans, set alongside the true-life story of Anthony Ford, the boy in the grave, as he sailed the same seas and toiled in an industry where profits outranked human life. Drawing together threads of nature and travel writing with an unflinching narrative of life aboard a whaling factory ship and the legacy it left behind, The Two-Headed Whale leaves us questioning our troubled relationship with the extraordinary abundance of this planet.

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  Rockstar Agile - A guide for...

  Chris Halfacre

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  "Rockstar Agile" is a guidebook on achieving elite software development through Agile methodologies. The book covers the definition, history, and benefits of Agile approaches, as well as the Agile Manifesto and Principles. It also provides an overview of common Agile methodologies and planning techniques. The book addresses Agile practices and tools, and common challenges of implementing Agile software development, along with best practices to overcome these challenges. The book concludes with a discussion of the future trends and directions for the Agile movement.

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  Not Too Late - Changing the...

  Various Authors

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  An energizing case for hope about the climate, from Rebecca Solnit, climate activist Thelma Young Lutunatabua, and a chorus of voices calling on us to rise to the moment. 
  Not Too Late brings strong climate voices from around the world to address the political, scientific, social, and emotional dimensions of the most urgent issue human beings have ever faced. Accessible, encouraging, and engaging, it’s an invitation to everyone to understand the issue more deeply, participate more boldly, and imagine the future more creatively. 
  In concise, illuminating essays and interviews, this book features the voices of Indigenous activists, such as Guam-based attorney and writer Julian Aguon; climate scientists, among them Jacquelyn Gill and Edward Carr; artists, such as Marshall Islands poet and activist Kathy Jeñtil-Kijiner; and longtime organizers, including The Tyranny of Oil author Antonia Juhasz and Emergent Strategy author adrienne maree brown. 
  Shaped by the clear-eyed wisdom of editors Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua, Not Too Late is a guide to take us from climate crisis to climate hope. 
  Contributors include Julian Aguon, Jade Begay, adrienne maree brown, Edward Carr, Renato Redantor Constantino, Joelle Gergis, Jacquelyn Gill, Mary Annaise Heglar, Mary Anne Hitt, Roshi Joan Halifax, Nikayla Jefferson, Antonia Juhasz, Kathy Jetnil Kijiner, Fenton Lutunatabua & Joseph `Sikulu, Yotam Marom, Denali Nalamalapu, Leah Stokes, Farhana Sultana, and Gloria Walton.

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  History of Computers

  Introbooks Team

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  Since the time human beings took birth on the earth, tremendous changes have been observed in all phases of life. One such aspect was the phase of the technology itself. Technology has advanced itself beautifully and has made the work of humans easier. Like for instance, earlier people used to keep track of all the readings in the journal in handwritten format, but now there are many different types of computer applications available for doing the same. Similarly, primitive people made use of the bones and sticks to perform simple mathematical calculations, and now it’s just a calculator away, which you can find on your smartphones as well.  
  Computers form an integral part of our lifestyle. These are used for work purposes, entertainment purposes, gaming purposes, data storing purposes, file creating sorting and managing, and so on. 
  Earlier, the computers used to be big and occupied a lot of space and used to be very costly, could store only a minute amount of data, consumed a high amount of energy, and dissipated a large amount of heat. But, over time, as the technology evolved and the advancements took place, the size of the computer lessened, they began to be available at low prices in the market, energy consumption was reduced, heat dissipation was decreased, etc.  
  The computer will not be able to work until and unless it has been programmed.   
  Computer is defined as a programmable electronic device that intakes raw data as input and processes the information with the help of programs and gives the final result as output. Charles Babbage is called the 'Father of Computer". The first working mechanical computer was designed by Charles Babbage that was known as the Analytical Engine. Read-only memory was used as punch cards in this computer. 

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  The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

  Stan Rodski

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  Explore the benefits of a mindful approach to life 
   Cutting-edge studies in neuroscience have in recent years proved what many doctors, therapists and other health professionals had long suspected: simple, repetitive tasks, performed with focus and attention - mindfulness, in other words - can not only quieten our noisy thought processes 
  and help us relax but also improve our outlook on life and protect us against a range of life-threatening illnesses. 
  A cognitive neuroscientist and a leading authority on mental performance, Stan Rodski sets out the science behind these remarkable discoveries in simple terms, and explains how you in turn can benefit from them. As well as examining the potentially pivotal role of mindfulness in alleviating stress and managing energy, Stan highlights the most effective mindfulness activities, guides you through quick and easy exercises, and shows you how to harness the power of mindfulness over the long term to forge mental and physical resilience - and create a happier, healthier, more compelling future.

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  High Blood Pressure and...

  Angela Gibbs

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  High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: 2 Books in 1Book 1: High Blood Pressure: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure NaturallyAccording to a report published in a journal called The Lancet, high blood pressure—or hypertension—affects 1.13 billion people globally. Each year, high blood pressure causes more than 9 million deaths worldwide. Currently, 75 million people suffer from high blood pressure in the United States. Although family history and aging can increase your chance of having hypertension, an unhealthy lifestyle remains the primary cause. Lack of exercise, eating junk food, or lack of sleep can all lead to elevated blood pressure levels.With this book, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of this disease and the current treatment options. You'll learn:• Symptoms and causes of hypertension• Herbal remedies and medications to lower blood pressure• Beneficial lifestyle changes• The DASH diet planThis book will help you lower your blood pressure for good.Book 2: Lowering Cholesterol: Simple Lifestyle Changes to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Prevent Heart DiseaseHigh cholesterol is a silent killer that puts you at risk for life-threatening diseases, such as heart attack and stroke. Whether you have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol, have been struggling with it for some time, or have a family history of high cholesterol and want to reduce the risk, this book is the perfect solution for you.With this book, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of the condition. You will learn:• The causes of high cholesterol• How to change your lifestyle to lower cholesterol• Beneficial supplements to consider• Home remedies to reduce cholesterol• A cholesterol-lowering diet plan – the Mediterranean DietScroll to the top of the page and click the Buy Now button.

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