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  Deepwater Alchemy - Extractive...

  Lisa Yin Han

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  How underwater mediation has transformed deep-sea spaces into resource-rich frontiers 
   
   
   
  Green energy technologies such as windmills, solar panels, and electric vehicles may soon depend on material found at the seabed. How did a space once imagined to be empty and unfathomable come to be thought of as a treasure trove of resources? Lisa Yin Han traces how contemporary developments in underwater sensing and imaging materially and imaginatively transmogrify the ocean bottom into a resource frontier capable of sustaining a digitally connected global future. 
   
   
   
  Set against the backdrop of climate change, energy transition, and the expansion of industrial offshore extractions, Deepwater Alchemy looks at oceanic media and its representation of the seabed in terms of valuable resources. From high-tech simulations to laboratories and archives that collect and analyze sediments, Han explores the media technologies that survey, visualize, and condition the possibility for industrial resource extraction, introducing the concept of extractive mediation to describe the conflations between resource prospecting and undersea knowledge production. Moving away from anthropocentric frameworks, she argues that we must equalize access to deep ocean mediation and include the submerged perspectives of multispecies communities.

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  Unsettled - What Climate Science...

  Steven E. Koonin

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  In this updated and expanded edition of climate scientist Steven Koonin’s groundbreaking book, go behind the headlines to discover the latest eye-opening data about climate change—with unbiased facts and realistic steps for the future. 
   
  “Greenland’s ice loss is accelerating.” 
  “Extreme temperatures are causing more fatalities.” 
  “Rapid ‘climate action’ is essential to avoid a future climate disaster.” 
   
  You’ve heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading. 
   
  With the new edition of Unsettled, Steven Koonin draws on decades of experience—including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration—to clear away the fog and explain what science really says (and doesn’t say). With a new introduction, this edition now features reflections on an additional three years of eye-opening data, alternatives to unrealistic “net zero” solutions, global energy inequalities, and the energy crisis arising from the war in Ukraine. 
   
  When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that “the science is settled.” In reality, the climate is changing, but the why and how aren’t as clear as you’ve probably been led to believe. 
   
  Koonin takes readers behind the headlines, dispels popular myths, and unveils little-known truths: 
  • Despite rising greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures decreased from 1940 to 1970 
  • Models currently used to predict the future do not accurately describe the climate of the past, and modelers themselves strongly doubt their regional predictions 
  • There is no compelling evidence that hurricanes are becoming more frequent—or that predictions of rapid sea level rise have any validity 
   
  Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science—what we know, what we don’t, and what it all means for our future.

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  Cycles - The Science of Periods...

  FNP Amy J. Hammer

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  There is no one-size-fits-all guide to your cycle. But registered nurse Amy Hammer arms you with a strong foundation in physiology and hormonal health, explores historical and sociocultural aspects of women's health, and reimagines the phases of the menstrual cycle as aligning with the four seasons to provide a detailed guide for living well. 
   
   
   
  Also included are nutritive recipes, supportive movement practices, and self-care rituals and recipes to guide you through each phase of the menstrual cycle and of life. 
   
   
   
  Become in tune with your internal rhythm, reclaim the meaning of self-care, and cultivate optimal health for every season of life. This comprehensive, body-literate guide includes: 
   
   
   
  ● 40 nutrient-dense, menstrual-phase specific recipes that support hormonal, emotional, cognitive, gut, and overall health. 
   
   
   
  ● The science behind menstrual cycles and how hormonal fluctuation impacts your brain, breasts, skin, and weight. 
   
   
   
  ● How to track your cycle using fertility awareness methods, allowing you to naturally and effectively avoid or pursue pregnancy. 
   
   
   
  ● Supportive full-body movement, self-care, and nutrition tips that optimize physiological and hormonal health.

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  Quantum Physics for Beginners -...

  Oliver Graves

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  What if everything you thought you knew about reality… was incomplete? 
  How can a particle be in two places at once? Why does simply observing something change its behavior? And how can two objects be “connected” across vast distances with no visible link? 
  This audiobook breaks down the mind-bending logic of quantum mechanics into something even complete beginners can follow — without dumbing it down. With engaging, bite-sized chapters, it brings you inside the bizarre but beautiful logic that shapes the tiniest parts of our universe… and influences far more than you might think. 
  You’ll finally understand concepts like entanglement, the photoelectric effect, and quantum uncertainty — but more importantly, you’ll discover how these ideas connect to technology, philosophy, and even the human body. 
  You’ll learn:Why the double-slit experiment is the weirdest and most important experiment in physicsHow observation can change reality, and what that really meansWhat Einstein got right — and wrong — about quantum mechanicsWhy energy is quantized, and what that means for atoms and lightHow mathematics became physics’ secret weaponWhat perturbation theory is, and how it helps predict the unpredictableThe surprising role of conservation laws and symmetriesWhat quantum physics tells us about the nature of time and causalityHow technology like lasers, transistors, and MRI depends on quantum principlesWhat modern science says about the human body as a quantum system 
  Forget lifeless textbooks. This is science with all the wonder left in.Start listening — and discover the quantum side of reality you were never taught in school.

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  Useless Random Facts That Will...

  Food For Sleep

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  "Useless Random Facts That Will Put You to Sleep Fast" is the perfect audio companion for winding down at the end of the day. Narrated by a calm male voice and accompanied by soothing background music, this audiobook provides a collection of lighthearted, whimsical facts that gently entertain without engaging the mind too deeply. Ideal for bedtime, these random facts help you unwind, distracting your thoughts from daily stress and encouraging relaxation. Allow yourself to be transported into a peaceful state as each fact is delivered in a soft, steady manner, guiding you effortlessly into restful and rejuvenating sleep.

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  Docker Unboxed - Mastering...

  Sophia Bell

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  "Docker Unboxed: Mastering Modern Infrastructure with Container Technology" is a comprehensive guide designed for IT professionals, developers, and system administrators who are eager to harness the full potential of Docker, a leading platform in container technology.  
  The book opens with a thorough introduction to Docker, explaining its importance in the modern software deployment landscape. It demystifies the concept of containers, differentiating them from traditional virtual machines, and delves into the advantages of containerization in terms of efficiency, scalability, and isolation. 
  Subsequent chapters offer a deep dive into Docker's core components and functionalities. Readers learn to install and configure Docker on various platforms, understand Docker images and containers, and master Dockerfile to build their own images. The book emphasizes hands-on learning, providing practical examples and exercises. 
  A significant portion is dedicated to advanced topics like Docker Compose for multi-container applications, Docker Swarm for container orchestration, and integrating Docker with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. This equips professionals with the skills to deploy and manage scalable, distributed applications efficiently. 
  The book concludes by exploring emerging trends and future directions in container technology, ensuring readers are well-prepared to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving field of software deployment and infrastructure management. 
  "Docker Unboxed" is not just a technical manual; it's a roadmap for navigating and mastering the world of containerization, making it an indispensable resource for anyone looking to modernize their infrastructure with Docker.

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