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  The Jay The Beech and the...

  Richard Smyth

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  'Generous, moving and alive. A gift' - Tim Dee, author of Greenery
  'Intelligent, thought-provoking and always, always interesting' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment
  'Smyth writes with warmth and engaging perception about our relationship and understanding of the natural world on our doorsteps' - Jon Dunn, author of The Glitter in the Green
  'Fresh and tender and playful' - Patrick Galbraith, author of In Search of One Last Song
  Weren't they richer, rock pools, wasn't the seashore busier, when I was a kid?
  
  Richard Smyth had always been drawn to the natural world, but when he became a father he found a new joy and a new urgency in showing his kids the everyday wild things around them. As he and his children explore rockpools in Whitley Bay, or the woods and moors near his Yorkshire home, he imagines the world they might inhabit as they grow up.
  
  Through different objects discovered on their wanderings - a beech leaf, a jay feather, a limpetshell - Smyth examines his own past as well as that of the early natural historians, weaving together history, memoir, and environmentalism to form a new kind of nature writing: one that asks both what we have lost, and what we have yet to find.

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  Crafting with Digital Cutting...

  Libby Ashcraft

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  Discover a new approach to crafting! Perfect for sewing, quilting, scrapbooking, and a variety of other arts and crafts, digital cutting machines are changing the way people enjoy their favorite hobbies. Whether you're in the market to buy one or are looking for guidance and inspiration, this complete how-to manual is here to help. With overviews on the top three brands – Cricut, Silhouette, and Brother – clear instructions for foolproof preparation and cutting different materials, technique tutorials, handy hacks, unique fabric-based step-by-step projects, and so much more, Crafting with Digital Cutting Machines will help you make the most of your machine! Author Libby Ashcraft has been teaching sewing, embroidery, and embroidery software for over 20 years. She has expanded her expertise to include electronic cutters, including the Silhouette Cameo and Brother ScanNCut. As a licensed instructor, Libby travels around the country to lead workshops and classes at various summits and events.

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  The Feynman Lectures on Physics...

  Mark Hedges

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  Physics is the study of the fundamental principles that govern the universe. It seeks to understand how the natural world works, from the smallest particles to the largest galaxies. At its core, physics is about exploring the behavior of matter and energy and how they interact. By uncovering these basic laws of nature, physicists have been able to make incredible advances in technology and our understanding of the universe, transforming how we live and think. 
  The nature and scope of physics are vast. It is divided into several branches, each focusing on different aspects of the physical world. Classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics are just a few examples of the areas of physics that explore different phenomena. Classical mechanics deals with the motion of objects and the forces acting upon them, while electromagnetism studies the behavior of electric and magnetic fields. Thermodynamics focuses on heat and energy transfer, and quantum mechanics explores the behavior of matter and energy at the smallest scales. 
  At its foundation, physics relies on a few core principles, such as the conservation of energy, the principle of least action, and Newton's laws of motion. These principles are fundamental to understanding how objects move, interact, and behave. The law of conservation of energy, for example, states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but only transformed from one form to another. Newton’s laws of motion provide the framework for understanding how forces affect the movement of objects. These laws have been used for centuries to explain everything from the motion of falling apples to the launch of rockets into space.

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  This Is Chaos: Embracing the...

  Peter J Carroll

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  This Is Chaos showcases where chaos magic has come from, where it is now, and most importantly, where it is going. Helmed by one of the originators of chaos magic, Peter J. Carroll, this book is filled with essays by some of the most respected chaos magic workers who are redefining magic for the modern practitioner.   Chaos magic has always been about pushing new boundaries, with a focus on belief and utilizing aspects of magic such as sigils and magical servants (thoughtforms) to help accomplish one’s aims. This Is Chaos is a collection unlike any before, showcasing the many ways chaos magic is finding its way into other modes of magic workings, divination, and disciplines yet to come:  Chaos magic meets witchcraft  Egregores  Virtual reality and cyber magic  Animist sorcery  The power of personal mythology and quantum chaos  Tarot in chaos magic  Chaos magic and neuro-hacking  Esoteric Buddhism and the eight chaos gods    With a foreword by Ronald Hutton, this book features essays from a wide cross-section of chaos magic practitioners: Aidan Wachter, Carl Abrahamsson, Dave Lee, Ivy Corvus, Jaq D Hawkins, Jacob Sipes, Jozef Karika, Julian Vayne, Lionel Snell, Mariana Pinzón, Sanhre Daffowt, and Sinobu Kurono.

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  The New Normal in IT - How the...

  Gregory S. Smith

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  Learn how IT leaders are adapting to the new reality of life during and after COVID-19 
   
   
   
  COVID-19 has caused fundamental shifts in attitudes around remote and office work. And in The New Normal in IT: How the Global Pandemic Changed Information Technology Forever, internationally renowned IT executive Gregory S. Smith explains how and why companies today are shedding corporate office locations and reducing office footprints. 
   
   
   
  You'll learn about how companies realized the value of information technology and a distributed workforce and what that means for IT professionals going forward. The book offers insightful lessons regarding: how to best take advantage of remote collaboration and hybrid remote/office workforces; how to implement updated risk mitigation strategies and disaster recovery planning and testing to shield your organization from worst case scenarios; and how today's CIOs and CTOs adapt their IT governance frameworks to meet new challenges, including cybersecurity risks. The New Normal in IT is an indispensable resource for IT professionals, executives, graduate technology management students, and managers in any industry. It's also a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact that COVID-19 had, and continues to have, on the information technology industry.

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  Son of Apollo - The Adventures...

  Christopher A. Roosa, James Lovell

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  Christopher A. Roosa grew up the eldest son of Apollo 14 astronaut and command module pilot Stuart A. Roosa. As a child of the space program, Christopher had a ringside seat at the dinner table of one of twenty-four Americans who had either entered lunar orbit or landed on the moon. The first book written by an offspring of an Apollo astronaut to focus on growing up in that era, Son of Apollo tells the inside story of the life of his father, a man who had a remarkable career despite always believing his air force career was "off-track," from his initial application to the service to his removal from the prime crew of Apollo 13 and his subsequent assignment to Apollo 14. During the Apollo 13 mission and recovery, Stuart played an integral role in developing the procedures to return the crew to Earth safely. The focus—and the pressure—of the entire Apollo program then shifted to the Apollo 14 mission. If the Apollo program was to continue, Stuart and the Apollo 14 crew would need to get safely to the moon, land, and return. 
   
   
   
  In writing about his father's career, Christopher Roosa also shows us a familial side of the Apollo experience, from the daily struggles of growing up in the shadow of a father who was necessarily away in training most of the year to the expectations involved in being an astronaut's son.

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