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  Daily History Facts

  Michael Finney

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  Every day, a little bit of history disappears into time, then we create more new history that requires attention and study. This book aims to preserve pieces of our historical record for posterity.

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  City Nature - Tales of Ornery...

  Martha Retallick

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  In the midst of ongoing news about Southwestern water scarcity, Martha Retallick sees an opportunity. For 20 years, she has been transforming her central Tucson home into an urban oasis. The secret to her success: Water harvesting. Since Retallick purchased her central Tucson home in 2004, she has incorporated two types of water harvesting – passive and active – into her landscape. Passive water harvesting is simply the act of sculpting the landscape to direct the water to where it should be – like plants – and away from where it shouldn’t be – like a home’s foundation. Retallick’s landscape incorporates three passive water harvesting features – basins, berms, and drainage swales. Collectively, these earthworks eliminate the need for landscape irrigation that’s connected to the municipal water supply, which is served by Tucson Water. According to Tucson Water, approximately 40 percent of water use in Tucson is outdoors. This includes residential uses like landscape irrigation and garden watering. Retallick’s irrigation-free landscape also includes two active water harvesting features, a 1,500-gallon cistern that collects rainwater for use in the back-yard vegetable garden, and a laundry-to-landscape greywater harvesting system that diverts wastewater from the washing machine to three fruit trees. City Nature is illustrated with more than 60 of Retallick’s color photographs, which show the wide variety of plant life on her property, the birds she shares it with, and her various do-it-herself projects, the most notable being a kinetic sculpture created from a recycled chandelier. The book also includes a list of suggested resources that encompasses books, websites, organizations, and businesses that can aid readers interested in desert gardening and landscaping, and in water conservation.

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  Cybersecurity for Executives - A...

  Claire Donnelly

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  Digital risk is no longer a technical byproduct. It is the primary friction point between your corporate strategy and market extinction. For decades, executives delegated cybersecurity to IT departments, treating it as an operational utility. That era is dead. Today, the velocity of cyber threats outpaces the traditional defenses of the average enterprise.
   
  
   
  Cybersecurity for Executives is a practical guide to digital risk, safer decisions, and better security awareness for modern leaders. This book strips away the technical jargon and provides a framework for leaders to oversee their organization’s most valuable assets. You will learn how to:
   
  - Assess and manage strategic cyber risks.
   
  - Build a resilient culture of security from the top down.
   
  - Govern cybersecurity effectively to prevent brand-shattering breaches.
   
  - Secure supply chains and third-party vendor relationships.
   
  - Future-proof your strategy against emerging technologies.
   
  
   
  If you view security as a checklist for your technicians, you have already surrendered control of your organization’s future. It is time to treat digital stewardship as a fundamental executive mandate.

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  Transform Your Health: The...

  Cyrus Verner

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  Transform Your Health: The Ultimate Natural Approach to Beating Herpes 
     
  ⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to enhance your well-being and arm yourself with the knowledge needed to effectively overcome herpes?  
  Looking for a comprehensive resource that offers everything required to take charge of your health and manage herpes successfully? 
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  This guide is your ultimate ally in deepening your understanding, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With this, you are set on the path to success. 
  Updated for 2024-2025 Health Strategies. 
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  Please be aware that this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official health organization.  
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  Distributed Ledger Technology -...

  Richard Carrey

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  Embark on a journey through the decentralized frontier with "Distributed Ledger Technology" This comprehensive guide unravels the intricacies of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), offering a deep dive into the revolutionary world of blockchain and its transformative impact on diverse industries. 
  Starting with the foundations of DLT, the book demystifies complex concepts such as blockchain, hash functions, and cryptography, providing readers with a solid understanding of the technological underpinnings. Explore the evolution of consensus mechanisms, from traditional Proof of Work to innovative approaches like Proof of Stake, and understand the significance of smart contracts in reshaping digital landscapes. 
  Delve into real-world applications as the book navigates through the finance sector, showcasing the rise of cryptocurrencies, digital assets, and the disruptive force of decentralized finance (DeFi). Beyond finance, witness how DLT is reshaping healthcare, supply chain management, real estate, and even voting systems, ushering in an era of transparency, security, and efficiency. 
  However, the journey isn't without challenges. Uncover the scalability issues, security concerns, and the evolving regulatory landscape that accompany the rise of decentralized systems. From the environmental impact to privacy considerations, the book addresses the ethical dimensions of DLT, ensuring a balanced exploration of its potential risks and rewards. 
  "Distributed Ledger Technology" is not just a book; it's a roadmap to the future, inviting readers to join the decentralized movement and navigate the ever-expanding horizons of Distributed Ledger Technology. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, business leader, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this book is your gateway to understanding and participating in the decentralized revolution. 
    
   

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  Engineering - from Civizilation...

  Jr. O. S. Beyer

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  What is engineering for: private profit or the public good? 
   
  In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, mechanical engineer O. S. Beyer, Jr. examines the transformation of American engineering and the economic forces reshaping the profession. 
   
  Beyer traces the field from its early pioneers—independent builders and inventors who designed roads, machinery, cities, and public infrastructure—to the rise of modern industrial corporations. As technology became increasingly essential to manufacturing and transportation, engineers gained greater technical responsibility but often lost control over how their work was used. 
   
  Instead of serving society directly, many became salaried employees required to prioritize corporate profit, production speed, and financial efficiency. Beyer warns that engineering systems designed without concern for human consequences can reduce workers to little more than parts in an industrial machine. 
   
  He also challenges engineers to reconsider their position between corporate leadership and organized labor. Because their decisions directly affect wages, safety, working conditions, and quality of life, engineers cannot remain socially neutral. 
   
  For Beyer, technical knowledge alone is not enough. Engineers must understand economics, politics, labor, and human behavior if technology is to improve society rather than simply enrich private owners. 
   
  Originally published in 1922, *Engineering* is a thought-provoking examination of professional ethics, corporate power, industrial labor, and the responsibility of those who design the systems on which modern life depends. 
   
  Narrated by John Riddle.

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