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  Rolling Waves and Boulders -...

  Greg Cetus

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  "Rolling Waves and Boulders" offers a serene symphony for rest and meditation. Recorded in Maui, it features the rhythmic ocean waves gently caressing boulder-laden shores, creating a tranquil ambiance conducive to deep sleep and meditation.

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  Alien UFOs and the Heliosphere -...

  Ylia Callan

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Alien UFOs and the Heliosphere - Decoding the Cosmic Puzzle of Alien Life and Our Place Among the Stars takes listeners on a breathtaking journey through the mysteries of the universe, the enigma of UFOs, and the vast protective bubble of the heliosphere that shapes our cosmic neighbourhood. 
  Blending science, history, and speculation, this audiobook explores humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone? If intelligent life exists, why haven’t we found it - or has it already found us? From the myths and sightings that fuelled the UFO phenomenon, to the cutting-edge astrophysics of interstellar space, this book examines the paradoxes, challenges, and possibilities of extraterrestrial life. 
  Listeners will uncover how the heliosphere shields us from deadly cosmic radiation, why interstellar communication may be far more difficult than science fiction imagines, and how the very structure of time and space limits our reach across the stars. Along the way, profound questions emerge: Could Earth itself be a recipient of alien exploration? Are we searching in the wrong places - or even asking the wrong questions? 
  With a balance of scientific insight and cosmic wonder, Alien UFOs and the Heliosphere is a guide for anyone fascinated by the unknown, curious about the science of space, and eager to reconsider our place in the universe.

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  Orology - The Mountainous World...

  Mike Crawford

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  Mountains are among the most awe-inspiring features of the Earth's landscape, rising as towering peaks that shape weather patterns, influence ecosystems, and define the natural borders of continents. Their formation is a complex process driven by immense geological forces acting over millions of years. The primary mechanisms behind mountain building include tectonic activity, volcanic processes, and the gradual effects of erosion and uplift. 
  One of the most significant processes responsible for mountain formation is tectonic activity, particularly through folding and faulting. The Earth's crust is divided into massive plates that float atop the semi-molten mantle. When these plates collide, the immense pressure causes the crust to buckle and fold, resulting in the formation of fold mountains such as the Himalayas and the Alps. These ranges continue to rise as the plates press against each other, making them some of the youngest and most geologically active mountains in the world. Fault-block mountains, on the other hand, form when tectonic forces cause large sections of the Earth's crust to break and shift along faults. The Sierra Nevada in North America is an example of a fault-block mountain range created by the movement of these fractured rock masses. 
  Another major contributor to mountain formation is volcanic activity. When magma from beneath the Earth's surface erupts through cracks in the crust, it cools and solidifies, gradually building up into towering volcanic mountains. Over successive eruptions, these formations can grow into massive peaks such as Mount Fuji in Japan or Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Volcanic mountains can form along plate boundaries, particularly in subduction zones where one tectonic plate is forced beneath another, or in hotspot regions

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  Image Generation AI - A...

  Et Tu Code

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  Image Generation AI is a comprehensive guide that covers the basics of image generation with artificial intelligence. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the field, including its applications, challenges, and future trends. It is designed for both beginners and advanced learners who want to explore the world of image generation using machine learning techniques. 
  The book starts with an introduction to image generation AI, covering the foundations of the field and its significance in various industries. It then delves into the different types of image generation models, including Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and their capabilities. The book also explores advanced techniques in image generation, such as conditional image generation and transfer learning. 
  Another significant aspect of the book is its emphasis on building an image generation model from scratch. It provides a step-by-step guide to creating a simple image generation model using Python and the Keras library, making it accessible to readers with no prior knowledge in machine learning. The book also covers popular image generation models, including DALL-E and Stable Diffusion Models, and their applications. 
  The book concludes by discussing the challenges and limitations of image generation AI, such as ethical considerations and future trends. It also provides an overview of interactive image generation, image generation for specific domains, and case studies in image generation. Finally, it offers practical advice on building a scalable image generation pipeline and explores the various applications of image generation AI.

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  Dispersals - On Plants Borders...

  Jessica J. Lee

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  A prize-winning memoirist and nature writer turns to the lives of plants entangled in our human world to explore belonging, displacement, identity, and the truths of our shared future 
   
   
   
  A seed slips beyond a garden wall. A tree is planted on a precarious border. A shrub is stolen from its culture and its land. What happens when these plants leave their original homes and put down roots elsewhere? 
   
   
   
  In fourteen essays, Dispersals explores the entanglements of the plant and human worlds: from species considered invasive, like giant hogweed; to those vilified but intimate, like soy; and those like kelp, on which our futures depend. Each of the plants considered in this collection are somehow perceived as being "out of place"—weeds, samples collected through imperial science, crops introduced and transformed by our hand. Combining memoir, history, and scientific research in poetic prose, Jessica J. Lee meditates on the question of how both plants and people come to belong, why both cross borders, and how our futures are more entwined than we might imagine.

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  Chasing Doctor Dolittle -...

  Con Slobodchikoff

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  "Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about languageGroundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive. By exploring them, we come to appreciate the basis of our own languages; understanding or even "speaking" them allows us to get closer to the other species who inhabit this planet with us. The implications of animals having language are enormous. It has been one of the last bastions separating "us" from "them."Slobodchikoff's studies of the communication system of prairie dogs over twenty-five years have attracted a considerable amount of attention from the media, including a one-hour documentary on his work produced by BBC and Animal Planet. In Chasing Doctor Dolittle, he posits that the difference is one of degree, not the vast intellectual chasm that philosophers have talked about for millennia. Filled with meticulous research, vivid examples and daring conclusions, this book will challenge the reader's assumptions and open up new possibilities of understanding our fellow creatures.

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