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  The Uncanny Muse - Music Art and...

  David Hajdu

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  The Uncanny Muse explores the history of automation in the arts and delves into one of the most momentous and controversial aspects of AI: artificial creativity. The adoption of technology and machinery has long transformed the world, but as the potential for artificial intelligence expands, David Hajdu examines the new, increasingly urgent questions about technology's role in culture. 
   
   
   
  Hajdu traces the fascinating, varied ways in which inventors and artists have sought to emulate mental processes and mechanize creative production. For decades, machines and artists have engaged in expressing the human condition—along with the condition of living with machines—through player pianos, broadcasting technology, electric organs, digital movie effects, synthesizers, and motion capture. By communicating and informing human knowledge, the machines have exerted considerable influence on the history of art—and often more influence than humans have been willing to recognize. As Hajdu proclaims: "before machine learning, there was machine teaching." With thoughtful and surprising turns from Berry Gordy and George Harrison to Andy Warhol and Stevie Wonder, David Hajdu takes a novel and contrarian approach: he sees how machines through the ages have enabled creativity, not stifled it—and The Uncanny Muse sees no reason why this shouldn't be the case with AI today.

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  Well Fed: How modern diets are...

  James Collier

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  What you eat doesn’t just impact you – it shapes the world around you. 
  Wonderfully enlightening and engagingly written. Dr Idz 
  If you are looking at ways to combat the exploitation of the planet this book is for you. Rhiannon Lambert 
  Well Fed is a vital tool in the ongoing battle against nutrition misinformation. Robbie Lockie, Plant Based News 
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  In Well Fed, James Collier, former NHS dietitian and co-founder of Huel, is on a mission to debunk the myths about food and nutrition to reveal why what we eat is not only having a devastating impact on our health, but also on our planet. 
  The industrialisation of our food system has wreaked havoc on earth's natural biodiversity, diminished the nutritional value of the food that is produced and has been a major contributor to global warming. The result? A planet in crisis and a surge in diseases of excess. 
  By challenging conventional wisdom and embracing a more balanced and nuanced approach, Collier shows that we can:Improve our health by boosting physical and mental well-beingProtect the planet by reducing our environmental impactSupport our communities in fostering a more sustainable food system 
  Supercharge your health with Collier's five pillars of contemplative nutrition, which offer a simple, holistic solution to inspire a sustainable approach to food. 
  The future of food, our health and the planet is in our hands. Let's act now.  
  In Well Fed, James Collier takes us on a journey through the world of food policy and conservation, highlighting the urgent need for change. His scientific approach to the subject, combined with his passion for nature and ecology, makes this a must-read for anyone interested in the future of our planet. 
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  HarperCollins 2025

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  Exploring the Cosmos -...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Explore the universe and the search for life beyond Earth with this comprehensive online astrobiology course. Exploring the Cosmos offers a deep understanding of astronomy, planetary science, and astrobiology, preparing students for careers in space sciences. Gain knowledge that bridges astronomy and the quest for extraterrestrial life.Learn foundational astronomy—from the solar system to galaxies—and the technologies behind space exploration missions. Understand astrobiology principles, conditions for life, and the search for biosignatures and habitable exoplanets. Enjoy a flexible, engaging format and receive certification upon completion.The course begins with the universe’s structure, celestial bodies, and stellar life cycles, then covers space exploration tools like telescopes, robotic missions, and human spaceflight. Dive into astrobiology topics such as habitability, extremophiles on Earth, biosignature detection, exoplanet discoveries, icy moons, and Mars missions seeking life evidence.Engage with SETI’s scientific methods and explore future directions in astrobiology research. This program builds critical thinking and scientific literacy vital for careers in space science, research, or education.By course end, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical insights into the cosmos and humanity’s profound question: Are we alone? Earn certification validating your expertise and readiness to contribute to the dynamic field of astrobiology.

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  Binary Brilliance: Mastering...

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  The book "Binary Brilliance: Mastering Options Trading Simplified" is a must-have resource for anyone considering a career in options trading. This extensive book, written with novices in mind, demystifies the complexities of options trading and gives readers a simple, step-by-step method for comprehending and grasping the principles. Everything from fundamental ideas and vocabulary to sophisticated tactics and risk management approaches is covered in the book. 
  Readers will learn the skills of assessing market circumstances, creating a solid trading strategy, and placing trades with assurance. Comprehensive elucidations of diverse options tactics, including calls, puts, spreads, and straddles, are furnished, accompanied by pragmatic illustrations and actual situations to demonstrate their utilization. The significance of risk management is emphasized, as is the application of instruments like take-profit and stop-loss levels to safeguard cash and enhance trading results. 
  In addition, the book delves into the psychological aspects of trading, assisting readers in cultivating the self-control and mental fortitude required to thrive in the erratic financial markets. Through its insights into performance evaluation, market analysis, and constant improvement, "Binary Brilliance" gives readers the knowledge and abilities they need to successfully navigate the world of options trading and secure long-term financial success. This guide provides insightful analysis and practical tactics to improve your trading career, regardless of your experience level.

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  Birthing Justice - Black Women...

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  The second edition of this pathbreaking, widely taught book offers five new chapters, on breastfeeding and Black infant health; Black birthing during Covid; Black doulas rethinking birthing practices; the recent buildup of a US national movement; and expanding the global movement for sexual and reproductive wellbeing. Other chapters are updated throughout. Birthing Justice puts black women's voices at the center of the debate on what should be done to fix the broken maternal care system. It foregrounds Black women's agency in the birth justice movement. First published in 2016, Birthing Justice is a seminal text for those interested in maternal healthcare, reproductive justice, health equity, and intersectional racial justice, especially in courses on gender studies, Black studies, public health, and training programs for midwives and OB/GYNs.

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  UX - User Experience Basics for...

  Andy Vickler

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  Introducing a new type of book that will change your life: UX: User Experience Basics for Beginners. UX books are a category of design books that focus on the usability and user interface of products, mobile apps, and websites. They help listeners understand how their product looks and functions from their perspective as users. The UX book is for anyone who needs to create interfaces for companies or individuals in order to make them more usable, engaging, or beautiful. 
  The UX book is for aspiring and experienced designers, developers, product managers, and marketers who need to design products that people will use. Today's business world requires designers to evolve beyond the traditional interfaces of PDFs with multiple columns of text and images. And that means learning how to create apps and websites that meet today's sophisticated user needs. 
  The book covers the following aspects:What is user experience?Why is user experience important?How does user experience impact SEO?How to enhance site user experience designCommon UX problems with websitesWhat UX tools are there, and what can the data tell you?And much more 
  The principle of the book is to offer students a workable and applicable design pattern for developing an interaction from a user's behavior and design point of view. The designers and developers will be able to understand the constraints of the system and design a custom solution that can be easily implemented in any problem domain. The book is written with academic rigor, practicality in the relevance of today's user interface design, while remaining accessible to students. 
  We hope that you enjoy learning about UX and are able to apply this knowledge to your own or your clients' products. We also hope that this book will encourage you to learn more about UX design and how to make use of our learning resources.

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