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  The Natural History Volume 2

  Pliny the Elder

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  Naturalis Historia (Latin for "Natural History") is an encyclopedia published circa AD 77-79 by Pliny the Elder. It is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman empire to the modern day and purports to cover the entire field of ancient knowledge, based on the best authorities available to Pliny. The work became a model for all later encyclopedias in terms of the breadth of subject matter examined, the need to reference original authors, and a comprehensive index list of the contents. The scheme of his great work is vast and comprehensive, being nothing short of an encyclopedia of learning and of art so far as they are connected with nature or draw their materials from nature. The work divides neatly into the organic world of plants and animals, and the realm of inorganic matter, although there are frequent digressions in each section. He is especially interested in not just describing the occurrence of plants, animals and insects, but also their exploitation (or abuse) by man, especially Romans. The description of metals and minerals is particularly detailed, and valuable for the history of science as being the most extensive compilation still available from the ancient world. (Summary from Wikipedia)This second volume includes books six to ten, covering the following subjects:Book 6 - An account of countries, nations, seas, towns, havens, mountains, rivers, distances, and peoples who now exist or formerly existedBook 7 - Man, his birth, his organization and the invention of the artsBook 8 - The nature of the terrestrial animalsBook 9 - The natural history of fishesBook 10 - The natural history of birds

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  Against the Odds - Women...

  John Gribbin & Mary Gribbin

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  Even in the third decade of the twenty-first century, it is still harder for women to make a career in science than men. Two centuries ago, however, at the beginning of the nineteenth century, when science as we know it was just getting started, the situation was far worse. Then, the very notion of a female scientist would have been regarded as something of an oxymoron.
  
  
  
  From bestselling and award-winning science writers John and Mary Gribbin, Against the Odds highlights the achievements of women who overcame hurdles and achieved scientific success (although not always as much as they deserved) in spite of male prejudice, as society changed over about 150 years, from the middle of the nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century.
  
  
  There is Eunice Newton Foote, who discovered the carbon dioxide greenhouse effect; Chien-Shiung Wu, who discovered the law which allows matter to exist in the Universe today; and Barbara McClintock, who discovered how genes turn on and off.
  
  
  With a foreword from astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, this book is not only a cautionary tale about the stifling effects of prejudice against women in science, but is a celebration of those who achieved success against the odds - and an inspiration for the next generation.

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  The Feeling Economy - How...

  Roland T. Rust, Ming-Hui Huang

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  As machines are trained to "think," many tasks that previously required human intelligence are becoming automated through artificial intelligence. However, it is more difficult to automate emotional intelligence, and this is where the human worker's competitive advantage over machines currently lies. This book explores the impact of AI on everyday life, looking into workers' adaptation to these changes, the ways in which managers can change the nature of jobs in light of AI developments, and the potential for humans and AI to continue working together. 
   
   
   
  The book argues that AI is rapidly assuming a larger share of thinking tasks, leaving human intelligence to focus on feeling. The result is the "Feeling Economy," in which both employees and consumers emphasize feeling to an unprecedented extent, with thinking tasks largely delegated to AI. The book shows both theoretical and empirical evidence that this shift is well underway. Further, it explores the effect of the Feeling Economy on our everyday lives in the areas such as shopping, politics, and education. Specifically, it argues that in this new economy, through empathy and people skills, women may gain an unprecedented degree of power and influence.

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  Insights Unveiled: A Guide to...

  Benjamin Greene

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  Business executives looking to harness the revolutionary power of data analytics will find "Insights Unveiled: A Guide to Business Data Analytics: Leveraging Data for Strategic Growth and Innovation" to be an invaluable resource. This book, written by subject-matter experts, offers a comprehensive examination of the strategic uses of data that may spur innovation, growth, and competitive advantage in the fast-paced corporate world of today. 
  The first section of the book demystifies the foundational ideas of data analytics so that both beginners and seasoned professionals can understand it. The many forms of analytics—descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive—as well as their particular uses in resolving business issues and guiding strategic choices are carefully explained. Readers may easily apply the insights to their own businesses because of the practical examples, case studies, and step-by-step guidance that are included in every chapter. 
  "Insights Unveiled" explores data analytics' technical facets, such as data cleaning, processing, visualization, and gathering. It encompasses a broad spectrum of analytical tools and methodologies, ranging from sophisticated machine-learning algorithms to fundamental statistical techniques. The book also discusses the crucial significance of data governance and quality, offering methods to guarantee data integrity, accuracy, and moral application. 
  Beyond the technical details, the focus of this section is on how organizations can create a data-driven culture. It emphasizes how crucial cooperation, training, and leadership are to creating an atmosphere that supports data-driven decision-making. It also addresses current concerns like security, privacy, and ethical dilemmas, making sure that readers are aware of their duties when managing data. 
    
   

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  Androids - The Team that Built...

  Chet Haase

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  The fascinating inside story of how the Android operating system came to be. 
   
   
   
  In 2004, Android was two people who wanted to build camera software but couldn't get investors interested. Today, Android is a large team at Google, delivering an operating system (including camera software) to over 3 billion devices worldwide. This is the inside story, told by the people who made it happen. 
   
   
   
  Androids: The Team that Built the Android Operating System is a first-hand chronological account of how the startup began, how the team came together, and how they all built an operating system from the kernel level to its applications, and everything in between. It describes the tenuous beginnings of this ambitious project as a tiny startup, then as a small acquisition by Google that took on an industry with strong, entrenched competition. Author Chet Haase joined the Android team at Google in May 2010 and later recorded conversations with team members to preserve the early days of Android's history leading to the launch of 1.0. This engaging and accessible book captures the developers' stories in their own voices to answer the question: How did Android succeed?

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  Pandemic Cure: The Controversial...

  Maxwell Trenholm

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  Pandemic Cure: The Controversial Medicine That Could Have Changed Everything 
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