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  Nature's Last Dance

  Natalie Kyriacou

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  Amidst the tragedy of wild species extinction lies a hidden world of survival and wonder.  
   
  Conservationists are embroiled in a high-stakes clash with a drug cartel to save a porpoise. Scientists are fighting to save a flightless bird that romances rocks. Unconventional animals are upending 21st century beauty standards, and financiers are betting on whale poo to make its debut on Wall Street. 
   
  This is a story of survival and extinction, of life and death, of curiosity and perversion, of unimaginable joy and harrowing sorrow. 
   
  Set against the backdrop of a rapidly unfolding mass extinction event, Nature's Last Dance takes readers across hunting grounds, through jungles and oceans, inside communities, through trafficking rings and courtrooms, and into the heart of battles to survive against all odds. 
   
  Award-winning environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou confronts the extinction crisis with courage and curiosity, charting a new course for nature and showing us why it is so worth fighting for.

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  Waterfall - A Sequential...

  Simon Winston

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  In a rapidly evolving world of software development methodologies, the timeless approach of Waterfall remains an indispensable asset for those who seek precision, structure, and control in their projects. "Waterfall Software Development" is your essential guide to this classic methodology, offering a comprehensive exploration of its origins, principles, and modern-day relevance. 
  Dive into the rich history of Waterfall, tracing its development from its inception to its profound impact on contemporary software engineering practices. Discover the fundamental elements of the Waterfall process model, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, providing you with a step-by-step roadmap for project success. 
  Learn how to engage with stakeholders effectively, manage expectations, and navigate the intricate process of change management in Waterfall projects. Gain insights into the crucial phase of requirements gathering and analysis, the art of designing for maintainability, and the rigor of quality assurance and testing. 
  Project management is a cornerstone of Waterfall, and this book provides you with in-depth insights into planning, resource allocation, risk management, and ongoing monitoring. By exploring best practices and common pitfalls, you'll be well-prepared to navigate the challenges and complexities of Waterfall development. 
  "Waterfall Software Development" is your compass in the ever-evolving world of software development, helping you harness the power of a time-tested methodology while adapting to the demands of the 21st century. Get ready to embark on a journey that explores the past, present, and future of Waterfall in software development. 
   

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  How to make money from your...

  A. O. Williams

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  How to make money from your Instagram accountIf you have an Instagram account or a business owner and are not making full use of social media to expand and grow your business, you are missing out on potentially billions of new clients. It doesn't matter if you're an author, a blogger, an e-bay seller, own a tee-shirt business, make tutorials of any sort, are a cook or a chef, have an Esty shop, are an artist, a poet, an affiliate marketer, a high street business or a multinational conglomerate, never forget that you are a brand. Instagram is the best social media site to develop and promote your business. In this book, I will detail a step by step guide on how to maximise your Instagram presence, develop a loyal following and more importantly, how to turn your followers into repeat customers. I will be covering everything from how to create the perfect biography, to how and when to post. From which types of posts work best to the importance of hashtags and much, much more. So, whether you're just starting out in business or already well established in the marketplace, this book will guide you on how to become successful on Instagram and maximize your business and more importantly, your profits.

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  Virginia Rail Singing Near...

  Greg Cetus

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  Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of the marshlands of Oregon, where nature's symphony takes center stage. Discover the captivating audio recording of the Virginia Rail singing near a gurgling stream, crafted to enhance productivity and foster deep focus. The Virginia Rail, known scientifically as Rallus limicola, is a small and elusive bird species that thrives in wetland habitats across North America, known distinctive vocalizations that truly set it apart. These calls serve as a means of communication, providing a captivating insight into the social dynamics and behavior of this remarkable species. Within this binaural audio recording, you will be transported to the marshlands of Oregon, where the Virginia Rail's melodic song merges seamlessly with the gentle gurgling of a nearby stream. Harmonizing with these serene sounds are the enchanting melodies of other feathered inhabitants, including the Red-winged Blackbird, Marsh Wren, Mallard, Canada Goose, Great Blue Heron, and Pied-billed Grebe.

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  The Naturalists

  Diane Ackerman

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  This collection of nine performance pieces reflects the inspirational words of Margaret Mead, who said, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful individuals can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Together, these performances memorialize the diversity, beauty, and fragility of our planet.
  Poet Terry Tempest Williams talks about the peregrine falcon; Larry Cox talks about the rainforests; poet Diane Ackerman reads from her work The Whale in Moonlight; scientist Dr. David Suzuki lectures on a sense of place; muralist Wyland talks about whales and art; urban environmentalist Gerald Lordhal talks about community gardens in New York City; author Peter Matthiessen reads from his book Sand Rivers; biologist Sharon Matola talks about the Belize Zoo, and nine-year-old Annie Olson talks about her two little friends.

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  Megalodon The: The History and...

  Editors Charles River

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  As scary as the shark in Jaws is, the extinct megalodon had teeth three times the length of those found within the jaws of a great white shark, so a human would only have been a small snack. In fact, the megalodon was capable of swallowing a small car. Known to scientists as Otodus megalodon or Carcharocles megalodon (otodus meaning “tooth shaped like an ear”; carcharocles meaning “well known for jaggedness”; and megalodon meaning “big tooth”), this predator lived approximately 23–3.6 million years ago), from the early Miocene Epoch to the early Pliocene Epoch. The genus name Otodus and the family name Otodontidae are now the most commonly used, but scientific literature remains full of the older designation, and many of the shark experts regard the new family designation as flawed.  
  	For many years, megalodon was thought to be more closely related to the great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), and though both are still part of the order Lamniformes, the two species now reside in different families: Lamnidae and Otodontidae (megalodon). Either way, while great white sharks can reach sizes of 20 feet long and nearly 2.5 tons in weight, the average megalodon was twice as big, and some of them may have been about three times as big. The sheer size allowed it to target prey as big as whales, and the massive jaw allowed it to simply tear through any kind of body with no regard for the prey’s most vulnerable spots.  
  	While all of that seems to be beyond dispute, almost everything else about the history of the megalodon is up for debate, from its origins to its extinction.  The Megalodon: The History and Legacy of the World’s Largest Prehistoric Predator covers that expansive history in detail, from what is known to what remains most mysterious.

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