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  So What Does It All Mean? - The...

  Ss O'Connor

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  Why are humans neither 'good' nor 'bad'? How can so much chaos and confusion in the world actually lead to order? Why are we so often wrong when we're asked if the world's getting better? In this, the last book in The Secrets of Life quartet, SS O'Connor pulls together the threads of genetic and cultural evolution, and then adds to these the conclusions of evolutionary game theory. As he does this, he ends with an intertwined narrative that explains why so many of the phenomena of our existence may not be the mysteries we think they are, but could in fact have the same underlying logic to them. By examining the great currents at work in our collective story, the role that competition and cooperation have always played in the development of the world, and why each behavioural strategy is rational in what it's attempting to achieve, the book shows that the same cycles of collaboration and destruction have been present since time began. But while the success of these strategies may ebb and flow, it is their interaction that results in the balance and order we see around us. This current is also the consistent vector of our human history. Although we may have animal origins, and are also driven by the same need to respond to the profound Laws of Thermodynamics, we have developed our culture to the point where we can now choose to overrule so many of the instructions of our genes. Why do we do this? What are the problems that arise from our free will? How have we come to realise that self-interest is quite different from selfishness? Why have we become obsessed with the need for fairness and trust in our societies? And how have these forces resulted in us making the world a better place? Few of us believe this can be the case. But as the evidence of our progress becomes ever clearer, the series concludes by showing us why we are often wrong in our view of each other, and why we're so frequently mistaken in our pessimism about the future.

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  Four Thousand Hooks - A True...

  Dean J. Adams

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  As Four Thousand Hooks opens, an Alaskan fishing schooner is sinking. It is the summer of 1972, and the sixteen-year-old narrator is at the helm. Backtracking from the gripping prologue, Dean Adams describes how he came to be a crew member on the Grant and weaves a tale of adventure that is like a novel—with drama, conflict, and resonant portrayals of halibut fishing, his ragtag shipmates, maritime Alaska, and the ambiguities of family life. 
   
   
   
  At sea, the Grant's crew teach Dean the daily tasks of baiting thousands of longline hooks and handling the catch, and on shore they lead him through the seedy bars and guilty pleasures of Kodiak. Exhausted by twenty-hour workdays and awed by the ocean's raw power, he observes examples of human courage and vulnerability and emerges with a deeper knowledge of himself and the world. 
   
   
   
  Four Thousand Hooks is both an absorbing adventure story and a rich ethnography of a way of life and work that has sustained Northwest families for generations. This coming of age story will appeal to listeners including young adults and anyone interested in ocean adventures, commercial fishing, maritime life, and the Northwest coast.

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  Software Development - Tools...

  Michael Bishop

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  In today's digital era, software development is at the core of technological innovation, transforming industries and everyday life. Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions is an essential guide designed for beginners and aspiring developers who want to understand the complete process of creating software from the ground up. 
   This comprehensive book covers everything from the fundamental concepts of programming and key development methodologies, to modern tools and technologies shaping the future of software. With clear explanations and practical insights, it introduces readers to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), explores popular programming languages like JavaScript and Python, and delves into critical topics like version control, software architecture, and testing strategies. 
   Whether you're learning how to collaborate in Agile teams, understanding the importance of DevOps for continuous integration, or exploring future trends such as AI-driven development and cloud computing, this book provides the foundation you need to excel in the ever-evolving world of software development. 
   Perfect for students, newcomers, and professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge, Software Development: Tools, Methodologies, and Best Practices for Building High-Quality Software Solutions demystifies the complexities of software creation, guiding you through every step to help turn your ideas into functional, high-quality software solutions.

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  Unlocking Data Insights:...

  Michael Lawson

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  "Unlocking Data Insights: Mastering Data Science for Impact: Harnessing Big Data for Smarter Decisions," is a complete guide for anyone who wants to use data to make wise, consequential judgments. 
  This book delivers you with the skills and expertness required to successfully navigate the rapidly growing fields of big data and data science-whether you are a business professional, an aspiring data scientist, or just an inquisitive student. 
  The book encompasses all forms of the whole data science process and keeps track of all the various topics, starting from basic principles in data science to very sophisticated techniques of machine learning.  
  In addition to the teaching of strong tools and algorithms for extracting insightful information, you will also learn how to gather, clean, and analyze data. Based on this, case studies and real examples of business application in all fields, like healthcare and finance, are expected to be applied to actual problems following the study material. 
  It accentuates data ethics, responsible AI usage, and excellent data storytelling besides technical skills. While being an enabler of change or quality in decision-making, it is imperative to understand the human facet of data if an impression needs to be created. 
  Unlocking Data Insights makes readers really think about data-the kind of thinking that will make their thinking better informed and strategic. Unlocking Data Insights will give you new opportunities and drive success by helping you understand data-driven insights, either by managing a team or developing your own skill set.

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  River Magic - Tales from a Life...

  Mark Angelo

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  River Magic: Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers takes the reader on an amazing global adventure by river. Mark Angelo, one of the world’s most acclaimed paddlers and river conservationists, who has paddled more rivers than perhaps anyone on Earth, recounts a selection of his encounters with amazing animals, big fish, unique cultures, and wild rivers. This is a collection of short stories, each captivating and often spellbinding, with a conservation underpinning. The book enables readers of all ages to better appreciate the value and magic of rivers along with the need to better care for them.

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  EATING DISORDERS FOOD ADDICTION...

  Marty Lerner Ph.D

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  Food Addiction and Ulta-Processed Food Dependency are diseases typified by loss of control over the ability to stop eating certain foods. Scientifically, food addiction is a cluster of chemical dependencies on specific foods or food substances. After ingesting highly palatable foods, such as those containing significant amounts of sugar, flour, excess fat, and/or salt, some people’s brains crave these foods. In addition, the more processed a food or substance is, the greater its addictive potential. Over time, the progressive eating of these foods distorts a person’s thinking and leads to negative consequences they do not want but cannot stop. What follows is a description of these phenomena and how they are like and different from eating disorders. Further, the book explores the utilization of a substance abuse treatment model as it applies to recovering from these addictive and compulsive disorders.

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