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  We Hold Our Breath - A Journey...

  Micah Fields

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  Developed as the commercial hub of the Texas cotton and sugarcane industries, Houston was designed for profit, not stability. Its first residents razed swamplands into submission to construct a maze of highways and suburbs, giving the city a sprawling, centerless energy as storms and floods rattled coastal Texas. 
   
   
   
  When Hurricane Harvey made landfall in 2017, Fields set off from his home in Iowa back to the battered city of his childhood to rescue his mother. Fields tracks the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, one storm in a long lineage that threatens the fourth largest city in America. 
   
   
   
  Fields depicts the history of Houston with reverence and lyrical certainty, investigating the conflicting facets of Texan identity that are steeped in racial subjugation, environmental collapse, and capitalist greed. He writes of the development of the modern city in the wake of the destruction of Galveston in 1900; of the oil booms and busts that shaped the city; of the unchecked lust for growth that makes Houston so expressive of the American dream. 
   
   
   
  We Hold Our Breath is a portrait of a city that exists despite it all, a city whose story has always been one of war waged relentlessly against water.

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  Epic of the Earth - Reading...

  Edith Hall

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  The roots of today's environmental catastrophe run deep into humanity's past. Through this unprecedented reading of Homer's Iliad, the award-winning classicist Edith Hall examines how this foundational text both documents the environmental practices of the ancient Greeks and betrays an awareness of the dangers posed by the destruction of the natural landscape. Underlying Homer's account of brutal military operations, alliances, and cataclysmic struggle is a palpable understanding that the direction in which humanity was headed could create a world that was uninhabitable. 
   
   
    
  Hall provides unparalleled insight into the ancient origins of climate change and argues that the Iliad exposes the deepest contradictions behind the environmental problems we have created. Indeed, it is possible that some of the violence done to the environment throughout history has been authorized, if not exacerbated, by the celebration of the exploitation of nature in Homer's poem. Drawing compelling analogies to contemporary poetry, literature, and film, Hall demonstrates that the Iliad, as a priceless document of the mindset of early humans, can help us understand the long history of ecological degradation and inspire activism to rescue our planet from disaster.

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  Bedtime Sleep Story For Your New...

  Meditative Hearts

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  Are you struggling to find restful sleep, yearning for a way to unwind and prepare for a fresh start each morning? Do you wish to drift into a peaceful slumber with dreams of a new, fulfilling life? Imagine falling asleep effortlessly, enveloped in a story that guides you towards renewal and tranquility. 
  Introducing a captivating bedtime sleep story designed to transform your nights and inspire your days. This audio book offers a serene and immersive experience, guiding you through a soothing narrative that gently lulls you to sleep while planting seeds of positive change and new beginnings. With calming narration and vivid imagery, you'll be transported to a world where relaxation meets transformation, allowing you to let go of the day's stresses and embrace the promise of tomorrow. 
  Whether you're seeking to overcome daily challenges, rejuvenate your spirit, or simply enhance your bedtime routine, this sleep story provides the perfect solution. By incorporating this enchanting tale into your nightly ritual, you'll experience deeper, more restful sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and ready to embrace your new life. 
  Don't let restless nights hold you back from the vibrant life you deserve. Embrace this bedtime sleep story and begin your journey to a renewed, revitalized you. Start tonight and awaken each morning with a sense of purpose and serenity.

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  Survive Five Days of Chaos -...

  Ronan Highvale

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  Survive Five Days of Chaos 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide to Navigating Crisis Situations ⭐⭐ 
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  Teaching Primary Programming...

  Phil Bagge

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  Scratch teaching and learning made easy thanks to up-to-date, classroom-tested methodologies. Draws on the expertise of Code-IT and HIAS.

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  Generative Artificial...

  Jerry Kaplan

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  Advances in Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) have created a new class of computer systems that exhibit astonishing proficiency on a wide variety of tasks with superhuman performance, producing novel text, images, music, and software by analyzing enormous collections of digitized information. Soon, these systems will provide expert medical care; offer legal advice; draft documents; write computer programs; tutor our children; and generate music and art. These advances will accelerate progress in science, art, and human knowledge, but they will also bring new dangers. 
   
   
   
  Have we finally discovered the holy grail of AI—machines that match or exceed human intelligence? Which industries and professions will thrive, and which will wither? What risks and dangers will it pose? How can we ensure that these systems respect our ethical principles? Will the benefits be broadly distributed or accrue to a lucky few? How will GAI alter our political systems and international conflicts? Are we merely a stepping stone to a new form of non-biological life, or are we just getting better at building useful gadgets? 
   
   
   
  Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know® equips listeners with the knowledge to answer these pressing questions.

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