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  Domestication of Dogs and Cats...

  Editors Charles River

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  As the oft-repeated and invariably accurate pearl of wisdom goes, a dog truly is man's best friend. For a long time, people have almost universally loved dogs, and it seems to have been that way for at least tens of thousands of years. When affection is abundantly and consistently expressed, this pure, unspoken, wholesome love is one that is very much requited, and then some. This bond can be demonstrated by the mere existence of pet keepers who unironically refer to themselves as “dog parents,” not merely “dog owners.” 
  Of course, this camaraderie between man and dog did not materialize overnight. Quite the contrary, the relationship between people and dogs gradually evolved and steadily strengthened over several millennia, following a premise best summed up by the dog's metamorphosis from a predator to a lifelong companion. Apart from friendship and companionship, dogs may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and they have been trained to provide loyal and competent service in a variety of fields, ranging from seeing-eye dogs to vest-wearing police partners, among other lines of work. 
  People's obsession with felines is an enigma in and of itself. Unlike dogs, famously known as man's most excitable, trustworthy, and loyal friend, cats are oftentimes indifferent, guarded, and yet finicky little furry creatures who only yearn for attention and affection when one is neck-deep in work or otherwise preoccupied. And still, people adore them all the same. 
  In a recent poll that surveyed 600 American college students, 60% of the participants identified themselves as “dog lovers,” whereas only 11% pledged their love for cats. The remaining 29% regarded themselves as fans of both critters or fans of neither. Be that as it may, there is said to be anywhere between a staggering 88=94 million pet cats in the United States alone, which eclipses the roughly 84-90 million pet dogs in the country.

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  Domain-specific LLMs -...

  Et Tu Code

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  This audiobook is a comprehensive guide to leveraging Language Models (LLMs) tailored for specific domains. Here's what each section offers: 
  Introduction to Domain-specific LLMs: Lay the groundwork by understanding the fundamentals of Domain-specific LLMs 
  Key Concepts in Domain-specific LLMs: Delve deeper into core principles like domain adaptation, fine-tuning, and transfer learning, 
  Creating Custom LLMs: Learn to build custom Language Models tailored to specific domains 
  Steps to Create LLMs: Follow a roadmap for creating Domain-specific Language Models, from data acquisition to model training and evaluation. 
  Popular LLMs: Explore popular models like BERT, GPT, and XLNet customized for specific industries, comparing features and performance. 
  Fine-tuning LLMs: Master techniques for optimizing model performance and adapting to new tasks in specialized domains. 
  Integration with Systems: Discover best practices for integrating LLMs into existing systems and workflows seamlessly. 
  Resources and Tools: Access a curated collection of resources, datasets, and tools to support LLM development. 
  Pre-trained Models: Harness pre-trained models to expedite development and enhance efficiency in LLM projects. 
  Security Considerations: Address security concerns related to LLM deployment, ensuring robustness and integrity. 
  Hugging Face LLMs: Discover Hugging Face's Domain-specific LLMs platform for accessing pre-trained models. 
  Whether you're a researcher, developer, data scientist, or industry professional, "Domain-specific LLMs" equips you with the knowledge, skills, and insights to harness the full potential of Language Models in specialized domains.

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  Climate Action for Busy People

  Cate Mingoya-LaFortune

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  As unprecedented heat waves, storms of the century, and devastating fires impact cities across the country, the time to create climate resilient communities is now. While large-scale innovations in policy and technology are necessary to preserve the planet, the wisest and most lasting adaptation solutions originate at the local level. However, with something as large as the climate crisis, it can be hard to know where to begin. 
   
   
   
  Climate Action for Busy People is a hopeful and realistic roadmap for individuals and groups who want to boost climate preparedness and move the needle towards environmental justice. Drawing from her professional and personal success in climate adaptation and community organizing, Cate Mingoya-LaFortune begins with a brief history of why our communities look the way they do and how that affects how vulnerable we are to climate risks. Each chapter will help listeners scale up their actions, from identifying climate solutions that an individual or small group can pull off in a handful of weekends to advocating for change at the municipal level. It's not too late for people of all ages and skill levels to create climate safe neighborhoods. 
   
   
   
  Climate Action for Busy People is an invaluable guide for anyone who wants to make lasting and equitable improvements that will make their communities climate resilient.

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  Before the Streetlights Come On...

  Heather McTeer Toney

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  Climate change. Two words that are quickly becoming the clarion call to action in the twenty-first century. It is a voter issue, an economy driver, and a defining dynamic for the foreseeable future. Yet, in Black communities, climate change is seen as less urgent when compared to other pressing issues, including police brutality, gun violence, job security, food insecurity, and the blatant racism faced daily around the country. 
   
   
   
  However, with Black Americans disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change—making up 13 percent of the US population but breathing 40 percent dirtier air and being twice as likely to be hospitalized or die from climate-related health problems than white counterparts—climate change is a central issue of racial justice and affects every aspect of life for Black communities. 
   
   
   
  In Before the Streetlights Come On, climate activist Heather McTeer Toney insists that those most affected by climate change are best suited to lead the movement for climate justice. McTeer Toney brings her background in politics, community advocacy, and leadership in environmental justice to this revolutionary exploration of why and how Black Americans are uniquely qualified to lead national and global conversations around systems of racial disparity and solutions to the climate crisis.

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  The Twilight Forest - An Elegy...

  Gary Ferguson

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  With their towering, cinnamon-colored trunks and dusky green canopies, ponderosa pine has long been a charismatic icon of the American West. Yet a quiet unraveling has begun: in the past decade, in a vast area from Santa Fe to the Sierras, more than two hundred million ponderosa have died. While some trees will survive in cooler places, scientists estimate that by mid-century less than five percent of the ponderosa in the American Southwest may remain. As the very character of this vast region shifts, what will be left behind? And how can we come to terms with such profound loss?In The Twilight Forest, Gary Ferguson brings listeners on an expansive journey through the ponderosa forests of the Southwest both to mourn—and to celebrate—the forests that nurtured him. In warm and luminous storytelling, Ferguson weaves together the human and natural history of ponderosa, from its march across the West more than 10,000 years ago, to centuries of artists inspired by its dazzling stature and shady passageways. Both wildfire and climate change are constant presences on this journey. Fire is necessary for healthy forests but has turned deadly, while climate change stresses even the hardiest beings of the natural world. Yet the story of ponderosa reminds us that loss can be a gateway to connection—to nature and each other.

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  Daily Mindfulness: A 31 day...

  Alex Smith-Powell

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  Transform your daily experience with bite-sized, science-backed mindfulness practices designed for real life. This 31-day guide builds your foundation through practical exercises that fit naturally into your day - no meditation cushion required... 
  Each day brings a concise 2-minute read or listen, grounded in research and focused on understanding your mind's natural patterns. Learn to navigate stress, improve focus, and build resilience through small, strategic changes that add up to lasting mental clarity. 
  Perfect for busy professionals, skeptics, and anyone seeking evidence-based methods for a clearer mind, this guide strips away the mysticism and delivers straightforward techniques you can start using immediately. Whether you're commuting, taking a break, or winding down for sleep, these daily insights help you build a more mindful approach to life, one day at a time.

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