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  Urban Health - Addressing Health...

  Lyric Vale

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  As the global population continues to urbanize at an unprecedented rate, the health challenges faced by city dwellers are becoming increasingly important. Over half of the world’s population now resides in urban areas, and this figure is expected to rise sharply in the coming decades. While cities offer a multitude of opportunities for economic, social, and cultural growth, they also pose unique risks to the health and well-being of their inhabitants. The concentration of people, industries, and infrastructure in urban spaces brings forth a complex array of health issues, from air and water pollution to mental health challenges and inadequate healthcare access. Understanding and addressing these issues is crucial for creating cities that foster not only economic prosperity but also the physical and mental well-being of their populations. 
  Urban health problems are often exacerbated by rapid and unplanned growth. In many cities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, the urbanization process is marked by overcrowded living conditions, poor sanitation, and a lack of adequate healthcare facilities. Urban air pollution, largely driven by traffic and industrial emissions, is a significant contributor to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and premature deaths. Meanwhile, the noise and stress associated with city living have been linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. These environmental factors, combined with limited access to green spaces and recreational areas, create a challenging backdrop for promoting public health in cities. 
  In addition to environmental hazards, urban health is also shaped by social determinants. Disparities in healthcare access, education, income, and living conditions often result in health inequities, particularly among marginalized populations. The urban poor, for instance, are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and lack proper healthcare resources.

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  The Complete Guide to Edible...

  U.S. Department of the Army

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  The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants by the U.S. Army is a must-have resource for anyone interested in survival, foraging, or outdoor exploration. This guide offers detailed descriptions, illustrations, and instructions to help readers identify edible plants across various environments while avoiding toxic species. Originally created for military survival training, the book covers a wide range of plants, from fruits and nuts to roots and greens, and provides guidance on how to harvest and prepare them safely. Whether you're a seasoned forager, a camper, or someone curious about self-reliance in nature, this comprehensive manual equips you with the knowledge to thrive in the wild.

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  Emergency Care - Rapid Response...

  Ava Westwood

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  This is a comprehensive and invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of rapid-response care in critical situations. This all-in-one guide brings together three essential disciplines: Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Physical Therapy. Each section delves into the key principles, diagnostic techniques, and treatment protocols necessary for managing life-threatening emergencies. From stabilizing patients in the emergency room to providing anesthesia in high-pressure surgeries and facilitating recovery through physical therapy, this book covers it all. Designed for medical practitioners, students, and anyone interested in the fast-paced world of emergency care, it offers a thorough exploration of the immediate interventions required to save lives, reduce complications, and optimize patient recovery. Whether you're navigating trauma care, anesthesia management, or rehabilitation, this guide ensures you have the knowledge to respond quickly and effectively in emergency medical situations.

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  Deep Learning with Python - A...

  Brian Murray

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  Deep Learning with Python is a comprehensive guide to building and training deep neural networks using Python and popular deep learning frameworks. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced data scientist, this book provides a detailed understanding of the theory and practical implementation of deep learning. 
  Starting with an introduction to deep learning, the book covers essential topics such as neural network architecture, training and optimization, regularization, and transfer learning. It also covers popular deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch. 
  The book includes practical examples and step-by-step instructions to help you build and train deep neural networks for a variety of applications, including image and speech recognition, natural language processing, and time series analysis. You will also learn how to use advanced techniques such as convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks, and generative adversarial networks. 
  With its comprehensive coverage of deep learning and practical examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in building and training deep neural networks using Python and popular deep learning frameworks. 
   

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  Spinning Out - Climate Change...

  Charlie Hertzog Young

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  'Utterly brilliant - engaging, thrilling, disturbing, revelatory, explosive' GEORGE MONBIOT'This extraordinary book, written with startling honesty and vulnerability, traces Charlie's remarkable journey from deep despair to resistance, reconnection and remedy. If you are ready to channel grief within into action in the world, read on.' KATE RAWORTH, author of Doughnut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist'Spinning Out is a salve, weaving together the intricacies of madness underscored by the backdrop of a changing climate. It's an essential and insightful resource in the fight for climate justice.' TORI TSUI, author of It's Not Just You'Heart-rendingly, heart-stoppingly glorious' MANDA SCOTT, author of bestselling Boudica seriesHumanity is driving the earth mad. Now, the earth is driving us mad in return. Charlie Hertzog Young became a climate activist in his early teens. His journey led him onto airport runways and into the halls of power, but also to a serious mental health breakdown. He had to rebuild himself physically and psychologically, before focusing his efforts on collective mental recovery in response to a planet in crisis.Spinning Out explores how climate chaos and the failure of those in power to tackle it are causing an inevitable mental health crisis across the globe. The relationship between the climate and our emotional wellbeing goes far deeper than eco-anxiety. It goes to he roots of our civilisation - its principles, its practices and its false solutions.With testimony from dozens of activists, organisers and researchers across every habitable continent, Spinning Out is a celebration (of other ways to be) and a manual for anyone who wants to fight for a better world, while avoiding burnout and despair.Wedding the needs of the earth with the needs of the human mind, Spinning Out offers a powerful, collective vision for change.

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  The Importance of Being Educable...

  Leslie Valiant

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  If we hope to share our planet successfully with one another and the AI systems we are creating, we must reflect on who we are, how we got here, and where we are heading. The Importance of Being Educable puts forward a provocative new exploration of the extraordinary facility of humans to absorb and apply knowledge. The remarkable "educability" of the human brain can be understood as an information processing ability. It sets our species apart, enables the civilization we have, and gives us the power and potential to set our planet on a steady course. While we can readily absorb systems of thought about worlds of experience beyond our own, we struggle to judge correctly what information we should trust. 
   
   
   
  In this visionary book, Leslie Valiant argues that understanding the nature of our own educability is crucial to safeguarding our future. After breaking down how we process information to learn and apply knowledge, and drawing comparisons with other animals and AI systems, he explains why education should be humankind's central preoccupation. 
   
   
   
  Will the unique capability that has been so foundational to our achievements and civilization continue to drive our progress, or will we fall victim to our vulnerabilities? If we want to protect our collective future, we must better understand and prioritize the importance of being educable.

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