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  Every Last Fish - A Deep Dive...

  Rose George

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  Slippery, wet, and strange: Fish can be easier to think of as food than as fellow animals. But what do we know about these creatures we meet on our dinner table and how they got there? But with warming oceans, diminishing fish stocks, and questions about fish farming practices, where will the fish come from? 
   
  In Every Last Fish, Rose George dives into these questions by exploring the vast industries that support our appetite for fish sticks and salmon burgers, and the colossal illegal fishing trade whose practices and standards are unmonitored and often dangerous. Journeying to the bottom of the ocean and back, she examines the machinations of this $200 billion food system―one that's growing rapidly even as fish populations disappear. 
   
  Along the way, George introduces us to the people on the front lines of fishes and fishing: fishermen, divers, marine biologists, fish fryers, and fishwives. Her journey ends at the fish counter, with guidance for listeners looking to make better choices, both for the ocean's health and their own. 
   
  Ranging from Alaska to the United Kingdom to Senegal and beyond, Every Last Fish is an unforgettable trip through the ocean's inhabitants and workers.

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  Cancer - A Very Short...

  Nick James

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  In 1961 John F. Kennedy pledged to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade. Nine years later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Ten years later, Richard Nixon echoed this pledge by declaring a "war" on cancer. More than thirty years later, however, cancer remains one of the largest causes of death worldwide, with around one in three developing the disease. Curing cancer is not "rocket science," but the question is, why has cancer proved to be harder to tackle than the moon landings turned out to be? 
   
   
   
  Cancer research is a major economic activity. There are constant improvements in treatment techniques that result in better cure rates and increased quality and quantity of life for those with the disease, yet stories of breakthroughs in a cure for cancer are often in the media. 
   
   
   
  In this Very Short Introduction Nick James, founder of the CancerHelp UK website, examines the trends in diagnosis and treatment of the disease, as well as its economic consequences. Asking what cancer is and what causes it, he considers issues surrounding expensive drug development, what can be done to reduce the risk of developing cancer, and the use of complementary and alternative therapies.

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  Ultimate Mind Theory

  David Gindis

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  What if consciousness is not something we have — but something reality is made of? 
  Ultimate Mind Theory begins with a single, undeniable truth: I am conscious. From that starting point, this book constructs a layered system of logic that reaches far beyond personal insight — into the architecture of existence itself. 
  This is not a spiritual belief or philosophical guess. 
   It is a theory — complete with structure, stages, and internal checks — that dares to ask: 
  What are the 7 irreducible facts of conscious experience? 
  What laws must follow from being aware at all? 
  Why do pain, desire, and emotion obey patterns — and what are they trying to resolve? 
  Could our personal struggles reflect a much older story — one built into the nature of reality? 
  Combining deep logic with emotional clarity, Ultimate Mind Theory offers a radical yet grounded map of existence. It reinterprets karma, suffering, evolution, and the very shape of the self — not through mysticism, but through coherent, testable reasoning. 
  For those discontent with shallow answers and hungry for meaning that holds up under pressure, this book offers a challenge: 
  Start with what you know. Follow it to where you never expected.

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  Big Data Analytics -...

  Craig Dames

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  Big Data Analytics is revolutionizing the way businesses, governments, and organizations operate. In an age where data is generated at an unprecedented scale, analyzing and interpreting this information has become crucial for making informed decisions. Big Data Analytics refers to the process of examining vast and complex data sets to uncover patterns, trends, correlations, and insights that can drive strategic actions. 
  The significance of Big Data Analytics lies in its ability to transform raw data into valuable information. Organizations across various industries—such as healthcare, finance, retail, and technology—leverage analytics to enhance efficiency, improve customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. Traditional data processing methods are often inadequate for handling the volume, velocity, and variety of data generated today. As a result, businesses rely on advanced analytical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and specialized tools to process and interpret their data effectively. 
  One of the primary roles of Big Data Analytics is supporting decision-making processes. By analyzing large datasets, organizations can identify emerging trends, detect anomalies, and make data-driven predictions. For example, e-commerce platforms analyze customer behavior to recommend products tailored to individual preferences, while financial institutions use predictive analytics to assess credit risks and detect fraudulent activities. Similarly, in the healthcare industry, patient data is analyzed to predict disease outbreaks, optimize treatment plans, and improve overall patient care.

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  Ultimate Excel with Power Query...

  Crispo Mwangi (MVP)

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  Transform Your MS Excel Skills with this Ultimate Guide for Professional Success
   
  
  
   
  DESCRIPTIONThe Ultimate Excel with Power Query and ChatGPT is a revolutionary handbook to help you embark on a transformative journey through the intricate world of Excel's lookup functions. The book dives deep into Excel's lookup universe, offering a meticulous exploration of over 100 techniques. Each method is presented with clarity and precision, making even the most complex lookup scenarios comprehensible. From traditional functions to innovative problem-solving approaches, this book equips you with versatile tools to navigate any data challenge efficiently. What sets this book apart is its focus on job roles. You'll discover techniques that directly enhance productivity, streamline data management tasks, and elevate your efficiency in Excel-related responsibilities. With a comprehensive, engaging, and interactive approach, it transforms learning Excel formulas into a journey of building practical data lookup expertise. 
   
  
  
   
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Excel Environment
  2. VLOOKUP Is Dead: Or is it?
  3. INDEX and MATCH
  4. LOOKUP
  5. Other LOOKUP Methods and Functions
  6. XLOOKUP
  7. FILTER: The Ultimate Lookup Function
  8. Power Query: One-Stop Solution
  9. ChatGPT: Using ChatGPT to solve lookup issues  
  Index

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  Edible Wild Plants Volume 2 -...

  PhD Kallas

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  This second volume of Edible Wild Plants adds 18 additional plants, their relatives, and look-a-likes, in 15 plant chapters, to the overall collection of plants covered between the two volumes in The Wild Food Adventure Series. This book makes it delightfully exciting to learn about and experiment with known wild foods that will be useful to all, from beginners to advanced foragers. This book features plants in five flavor categories?foundation, tart, pungent or peppery, bitter, and distinctive & sweet. Organizing this way helps readers use the plants in pleasing and predictable ways. Imagine frequently including cattail, nettles, pokeweed, marsh mallow, daylily, wild radish, and everlasting pea in your meal planning knowing that you acquired these plants from your own foraging adventures. There is also a section devoted to identifying and knowing poison hemlock, often confused with wild carrot in certain stages of development. John Kallas and his Wild Food Adventure book series are here to help you learn quickly, process intelligently, and genuinely enjoy what you are eating.

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