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  Cull of the Wild - Killing in...

  Hugh Warwick

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  Across the world, invasive species pose a danger to ecosystems. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity ranks them as a major threat to biodiversity on par with habitat loss, climate change, and pollution. Tackling this isn't easy, and no one knows this better than Hugh Warwick, a conservationist who loathes the idea of killing, harming, or even eating animals. Yet as an ecologist, he is acutely aware of the need, at times, to kill invasive species whose presence harms the wider environment. 
   
   
   
  Hugh explores the complex history of species control, revealing the global movement of species and the impacts of their presence. Combining scientific theory with gentle humor in his signature style, he explains the issues conservationists face to control non-native animals and protect native species—including grey and red squirrels on Anglesey, ravens and tortoises in the Mojave Desert, cane toads in Australia, and the smooth-billed ani on the Galapagos—and describes cases like Pablo Escobar's cocaine hippos and the Burmese python pet trade. 
   
   
   
  Taking a balanced and open approach to this emotive subject, Hugh speaks to experts on all sides of the debate. How do we protect endangered native species? Which species do we prioritize? And how do we reckon with the ethics of killing anything in the name of conservation?

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  Neural Networks for Beginners -...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  "Dive into the fascinating world of deep learning with 'Navigating the Neural Networks: A Deep Learning Guide for Beginners.' This comprehensive book is designed to be your compass in the intricate landscape of neural networks, providing a clear and accessible guide for those venturing into the exciting realm of deep learning. 
  Whether you're a student, an enthusiast, or a professional looking to grasp the fundamentals, this guide is crafted to demystify the complexities of neural networks. From understanding the basic architecture of neurons to unraveling the mysteries of deep learning models, this book takes you on a step-by-step journey. It introduces key concepts, such as activation functions, loss functions, and optimization algorithms, in a beginner-friendly manner, making complex topics approachable. 
  Practical examples, real-world applications, and hands-on exercises guide you through the learning process, ensuring that theoretical knowledge is reinforced with practical experience. With a focus on clarity and simplicity, this guide equips you with the foundational knowledge to  
  'Navigating the Neural Networks' empowers you to embark on your deep learning journey with confidence. Unlock the potential of neural networks and transform your understanding of artificial intelligence with this beginner's guide." 
   

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  EXCEL 2019 - Advanced Methods...

  Alexander Cane

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  The Excel 2019: Advanced Methods and Strategies to execute Excel 2019 is a book that covers all the necessary elements one would look for when wanting to learn how to use the advanced functionalities of the Excel application. As we progress through the chapters, you will gradually be introduced to newer and slightly more difficult concepts such as using formulas to manipulate charts, calculating data into the desired format before plotting it into a pivot table or a chart, or even choose from multiple ways of analyzing data. Throughout this book, you’ll not only learn about some amazing new features, but you’ll also develop a strong base and build it up from the ground absorbing new information. 
  The first of the chapters address the major upgrades and new features included in the Excel 2019 update, and then we proceed towards a journey of discovering the functionality, productivity and practical usefulness of the features mentioned above. Moreover, as a spoiler, we will also talk about some of the key features and major compatibility that Excel boasts while handling tasks relating to accounting and finance.

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  Social Media Strategies -...

  Celeste Rooney

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  Social Media Strategies: Unlocking Success in Social Media Marketing 
  Take your social media marketing skills to the next level with Social Media Strategies, the ultimate guide to crafting a winning online presence. This audiobook is packed with actionable tips, proven techniques, and advanced insights to help you master the art of engaging audiences, building brand loyalty, and driving measurable results. 
  Whether you’re a business owner, a marketer, or an influencer, this audiobook provides the tools you need to thrive in the ever-changing social media landscape. From understanding platform algorithms to creating content that resonates, you’ll learn the secrets of successful social media marketing and how to use them to grow your brand. 
  What You'll Learn: 
  Platform-Specific Strategies: Maximize your impact on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more. 
  Content Creation Essentials: Craft posts, videos, and campaigns that captivate and convert. 
  Engagement Tactics: Build genuine connections with your audience to foster trust and loyalty. 
  Analytics and Optimization: Leverage data to refine your strategy and ensure consistent growth. 
  Ad Campaign Mastery: Design and execute cost-effective social media ad campaigns for maximum ROI. 
  Packed with real-world examples and practical advice, Social Media Strategies is your go-to resource for achieving online marketing success. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your current efforts, this audiobook will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in the digital marketing world. 
  Start unlocking the power of social media and transform your marketing game today!

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  Aztec Astronomy and Astrology:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a mythologized history explaining his empire’s dominance less than a century before the Spanish arrived. Naturally, Cortes and other Spaniards depicted the Aztecs as savages greatly in need of conversion to Catholicism. While the Maya are remembered for their astronomy, numeral system, and calendar, the Aztecs have primarily been remembered in a far narrower way, despite continuing to be a source of pride to Mexicans through the centuries. 
  	For the Aztec, astronomy was not a purely scientific pursuit but intimately linked to religious, mythological, and ideological elements that were of the highest importance. The celestial realm held a sacred nature, as did the many gods and goddesses that dwelt there, so for all Mesoamerican cultures, astronomy was a fundamental part of their daily lives. Thus, astronomy was present in their calendars, religion, and even agriculture, and in close relation to astronomy, the concept of time was also an essential part of their worldview. The Aztec recorded many of the astronomical events they observed in codices and hieroglyphic inscriptions, but the main evidence of their deep astronomical knowledge comes from their calendar system. This information was then used to plan the orientation of buildings and ceremonial centers, which were aligned to sunrises or sunsets corresponding to special dates, such as solstices or equinoxes. Observational calendars were also used to schedule agricultural activities, as well as rituals, festivals, and celebrations, on an annual cycle.

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  Biomimetics - How Lessons from...

  Brian Clegg

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  An exploration of the transformative ways in which nature has inspired the technological advancement of humankind.
  
  Biomimetics literally means emulating biology - and in a broader sense the term covers technological advances where the original inspiration came from nature. The Earth is a vast laboratory where the mechanisms of natural selection have enabled evolutionary solutions to be developed to a wide range of problems.
  
  In this new title in the Hot Science series, science writer Brian Clegg looks at how humans have piggybacked on natural experimentation, redeploying a solution to create things that make our lives easier. He looks at how the hooks on burdock seeds inspired the creation of Velcro, how the stickiness of the feet of geckos and frogs has been used to create gripping surfaces, such as tyre treads, and how even the most basic optical enhancement in the form of spectacles is itself a form of biomimetics.

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