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  Toxic Water Toxic System -...

  Michael Mascarenhas

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  The tireless resistance of local communities fighting for ownership of America's third largest water system 
   
   
    
  Toxic Water, Toxic System exposes the consequences of a seemingly anonymous authoritarian state willing to maintain white supremacy at any cost—including poisoning an entire city and shutting off water to thousands of people. Weaving together narratives of frontline activists along with archival data, Michael Mascarenhas provides a powerful exploration of the political alliances and bureaucratic mechanisms that uphold inequality. 
   
   
    
  Drawing from three years of ethnographic fieldwork in Flint and Detroit, this book amplifies the voices of marginalized communities, particularly African American women, whose perspectives and labor have been consistently overlooked. Toxic Water, Toxic System offers a fresh perspective on the ties between urban austerity policies, environmental harm, and the advancement of white supremacist agendas in predominantly Black and brown cities.

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  Rooted Faith - Practices for...

  Sarah Renee Werner

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  Embrace the call to live differently on this fragile planet.   As temperatures rise, natural disasters wreak devastation, and precious species die off one by one, we know we must change how we live in the world. But how? What would it look like if we took seriously the biblical charge to live more peacefully and gently on our fragile planet, if we understood ourselves as neighbors in a community of creation? Rooted Faith explores the future of the church called to live differently—one of reinhabiting our particular landscapes and confronting the assumptions of consumer culture head-on through our lives and actions.   Drawing on Scripture, Christian history, and practical theology, author Sarah Renee Werner invites readers into a new way of seeing ourselves in relationship with the rest of creation. She offers tangible practices for opening up our hearts to both the beauty and tragedy around us and guides us toward meaningful action to restore creation. There has never been a more crucial moment to reclaim this overlooked aspect of our faith as we seek to live differently—live well—on this fragile planet.  

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  Choosing the Right Database...

  Sophia Martinez

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  One of the core things the firms require to innovate, grow, and make decisions within the digital economy is data. Managing this, however, has been a complex task that's not only technological but also strategic vision combined with great understanding concepts in databases. Written to help readers with the complexities in database systems with wise, major decisions, this book, "Choosing the Right Database Management Strategy: Behind the Scenes of Data: Principles and Practices of Database Management " has been authored for a purpose. 
  From new trends to database models and the optimization strategies that are current trends, this book mentions some of the fundamental ideas related to database administration. The reader will clearly get the point in relational and NoSQL databases, as well as hybrid systems that take advantage of both methodologies. Useful frameworks are also available regarding performance optimization, data integrity assurance, and selection of storage strategies. 
  Organized into five exhaustive parts, following a step-by-step methodology, this book would appeal to every kind of skill level. However, while such mature professionals are going to tackle topics like scalability, distributed systems, and storage in the cloud, beginners get their basic concepts defined concisely. 
  This book has something unique- the fusion between theory and practice. It's because it harmoniously fuses practical examples to informative information equipped for the precise challenge that's required to overcome a specific reader's data-setting settings. Through this book, you will gather information that should allow you fully exploit your data as a student, data professional, or enthusiast.

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  Cancer's Spouse

  Jason R Martin

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  Discover a new way to understand and cope with cancer with "Cancer's Spouse." This inspiring and resourceful audiobook explores the emotional toll that cancer takes on both patients and the people closest to them – spouses. From accepting the shock of a diagnosis, working through fear, providing emotional support, and coping with the anxiety of uncertainty, this book provides a necessary and valuable resource for anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. It also includes education on treatments so that couples can better understand their diagnosis and take steps to ensure the best possible outcomes. With this audiobook, couples can approach their situation with new insight, strength, and support.

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  The Dead Sea - A 10000 Year History

  Nir Arielli

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  A human history of one of the planet's most iconic lakes, and the civilizations that surrounded its shores 
   
   
    
  The Dead Sea is a place of many contradictions. Hot springs around the lake are famed for their healing properties, though its own waters are deadly to most lifeforms—even so, civilizations have built ancient cities and hilltop fortresses around its shores for centuries. The protagonists in its story are not only Jews and Arabs, but also Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans, Crusaders and Mamluks. Today it has become a tourist hotspot, but its drying basin is increasingly under threat. 
   
   
    
  In this panoramic account, Nir Arielli explores the history of the Dead Sea from the first Neolithic settlements to the present day. Moving through the ages, Arielli reveals the religious, economic, military, and scientific importance of the lake, which has been both a source of great wealth and a site of war. The Dead Sea weaves together a tapestry of the lake's human stories—and amidst environmental degradation and renewed conflict, makes a powerful case for why it should be saved.

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  A Christian's Guide to Planet...

  Betsy Painter

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  From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth offers a faith-based framework for viewing our responsibility to the natural world as well as practical, biblical ways we can care for the magnificent creation around us. 
  Drawing on science and Scripture, this hope-filled and accessible guide helps us navigate questions about caring for and respecting God's world. With a focus on real-life solutions, this book explores answers to questions such as:What does the Bible say about food shortages, forests, and pollution?How can we make ethical choices about what we eat and what we wear?Why is reducing our carbon footprint a way of loving others?What do animals tell us about God's design for the earth?What simple choices can we make to help recover God's beauty in creation? 
  A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth highlights the inherent grandeur of the natural world, stirring our hearts to care about the wild and wondrous things God has made. Each chapter concludes with practical tips on how to become better stewards of the Earth, including how to support efforts that make a positive difference in the world. 
  A Christian's Guide to Planet Earth is ideal for:Anyone who wants to make a difference for the planet but doesn't know where to startPeople interested in how stewardship of the water, air, land, and gardens relates to serving God and our neighborBible studies and church small groupsHomeschooling families and networksAnyone who loves God's beauty in naturePeople with questions about how changes to our earth affect the planet and our lives 
  Equal parts philosophical and practical, this guide provides us a deeper understanding of God's love for His creation and the delightful, God-given privilege we have to enjoy it and care for it well. 
  Accompanying infographics are available in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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