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  Herring - A History of the...

  Mike Smylie

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  The story of herring is entwined in the history of commercial fishing. For over two millennia, herring has been commercially caught and its importance to the coastal peoples of Britain cannot be measured. At one point tens of thousands were involved in the catching, processing and sale of herring. They followed the shoals around the coast from Stornoway to Penzance and many towns on Britain's east coast grew rich on the backs of the 'silver darlings'.
  Fishing historian Mike Smylie looks at the effects of herring on the people who caught them, their unique ways of life, the superstitions of the fisher folk, their boats and the communities who lived for the silver darlings.
  With a wealth of illustrations, this fascinating book reveals the little-known history of the herring. And for those who've neglected the silver darlings for lesser fish such as cod and haddock, there are a number of mouth-watering recipes to try.

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  The New Empire of AI - The...

  Rachael Adams

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  As AI takes hold across the planet and wealthy nations seek to position themselves as global leaders of this new technology, the gap is widening between those who benefit from it and those who are subjugated by it. As Rachel Adams shows in this hard-hitting book, growing inequality is the single biggest threat to the transformative potential of AI. Not only is AI built on an unequal global system of power, it stands poised to entrench existing inequities, further consolidating a new age of empire. 
   
   
   
  AI's impact on inequality will not be experienced in poorer countries only: it will be felt everywhere. The effects will be seen in intensified international migration as opportunities become increasingly concentrated in wealthier nations; in heightened political instability and populist politics; and in climate-related disasters caused by an industry blind to its environmental impact across supply chains. 
   
   
   
  We need to act now to address these issues. Only if the current inequitable trajectory of AI is halted, the incentives changed, and the production and use of AI decentralized from wealthier nations will AI be able to deliver on its promise to build a better world for all.

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  New York's Secret Subway - The...

  Matthew Algeo

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  In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against the operators of the horse-drawn streetcars and the politicians in their pay, most conspicuously William M. Tweed, the notorious "Boss" of Tammany Hall.New York's Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit tells a classic story of good versus evil, pitting the mild-mannered Beach, a visionary inventor and entrepreneur, against the oafish tyrant Tweed, the exemplar of corruption in the Gilded Age. It also tells the story of one of the most astonishing feats of engineering in American history, the surreptitious creation of the nation's first operational subway. Unfortunately, political lethargy and greed would conspire to deny the city a subway for another thirty years. Yet Alfred Beach still proved conclusively the feasibility of underground railways in Manhattan, and paved the way for modern mass transportation systems. Although this true story took place more than a century ago, it will at times sound surprisingly familiar.

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  The Only Kayak - A Journey Into...

  Kim Heacox

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  Winner of the 2020 National Outdoor Book Award for Outdoor Classic! 
   
   
   
  In this coming-of-middle-age memoir, Kim Heacox, writing in the tradition of Abbey, McPhee, and Thoreau, discovers an Alaska reborn from beneath a massive glacier, where flowers emerge from boulders, moose swim fjords, and bears cross crevasses with Homeric resolve. In such a place Heacox finds that people are reborn too, and their lives begin anew with incredible journeys, epiphanies, and successes. All in an America free of crass commercialism and overdevelopment. 
   
   
   
  Braided through the larger story are tales of gold prospectors and the cabin they built sixty years ago; John Muir and his intrepid terrier, Stickeen; and a dynamic geology professor who teaches earth science "as if every day were a geological epoch." 
   
   
   
  Nearly two million people come to Alaska every summer, some on large cruise ships, some in single kayaks—all in search of the last great wilderness, the Africa of America. It is exactly the America Heacox finds in this story of paradox, love, and loss.

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  The Voyage of the Beagle

  Charles Darwin

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  A young Charles Darwin sets sail in 1831 aboard HMS Beagle, embarking on a five-year scientific expedition. The Beagle's mission is to chart the coast of South America, but for Darwin, the journey becomes a pivotal opportunity to collect extensive geological and biological data. His observations on diverse landscapes and unique species, particularly during his time on the Galapagos Islands, challenge prevailing scientific views and lay the groundwork for his groundbreaking theory of evolution by natural selection.

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  Laughing Through The Shift: - A...

  Patrice M Foster

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  Do you struggle to find humor in your daily life, especially in high-stress environments like healthcare? 
  Are you looking for ways to lighten the mood and build stronger connections with your colleagues and patients? 
  If you’ve answered YES,Let this book help you master how to leverage the power of humor to deal with some of the life’s most challenging and tense environments – the hospital – and beyond! 
  In the hustle and bustle of the healthcare environment, finding humor may seem like an impossible task. Yet, humor isn't just about telling jokes; it's a powerful tool for coping with stress, building rapport, and maintaining mental well-being. Imagine navigating through long shifts and challenging situations with a smile on your face and a lighter heart. 
  Is it even possible? 
  How can humor positively impact the daily life of a nurse or healthcare provider? 
  What strategies can you as medic employ to infuse humor into your work environment? 
  This book will address all these and other related questions to empower you literally laugh through your shifts!In this book, you will discover: 
  ·      The surprising benefits of humor in healthcare settings 
  ·      Practical strategies to cultivate a positive sense of humor 
  ·      How humor can strengthen relationships and enhance patient care 
  ·      Techniques to navigate stress, burnout, and emotional overload 
  ·      Tips for maintaining work-life balance and preserving your emotional well-being 
  ·      So much more!

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