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  Push Play - Gaming For a Better...

  Songyee Yoon

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  Play is in our DNA. 
  We game to experiment and to learn. We play to create new worlds so we can change this one. Gaming pushes us to imagine what we can become. In Push Play: Gaming for a Better World, Dr. Songyee Yoon describes how gaming can help us craft a better world together. 
  Yoon is president and Chief Strategy Officer of NCSOFT, a global video game company based in South Korea. Yoon’s work lies at the intersection of expertise and equity in emerging technologies. As a leader in the industry, Dr. Yoon shares her experience as a woman in STEM and her quest for a more diverse and equitable tech community. 
  Through stories from her career in the gaming industry, she outlines how innovations in gaming push industries forward and create a more equitable world for all.

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  Country Diary in Wales - 50...

  John Gilbey

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  John Gilbey has contributed to the Guardian Country Diary, established back in 1906, since 2006. From his home near Aberystwyth, he sets out to provide a monthly image of the rural landscape across Ceredigion, Powys, Pembrokeshire and Gwynedd. These fifty Country Diary columns are presented by season, in order of date, to immerse the reader within a year in the Welsh countryside.

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  The Dead Sea - A 10000 Year History

  Nir Arielli

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  A human history of one of the planet's most iconic lakes, and the civilizations that surrounded its shores 
   
   
    
  The Dead Sea is a place of many contradictions. Hot springs around the lake are famed for their healing properties, though its own waters are deadly to most lifeforms—even so, civilizations have built ancient cities and hilltop fortresses around its shores for centuries. The protagonists in its story are not only Jews and Arabs, but also Greeks, Nabataeans, Romans, Crusaders and Mamluks. Today it has become a tourist hotspot, but its drying basin is increasingly under threat. 
   
   
    
  In this panoramic account, Nir Arielli explores the history of the Dead Sea from the first Neolithic settlements to the present day. Moving through the ages, Arielli reveals the religious, economic, military, and scientific importance of the lake, which has been both a source of great wealth and a site of war. The Dead Sea weaves together a tapestry of the lake's human stories—and amidst environmental degradation and renewed conflict, makes a powerful case for why it should be saved.

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  Fog Computing - Extending Cloud...

  May Sherry

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  In an era where data-driven decisions and real-time processing are paramount, fog computing emerges as a transformative force, bridging the gap between the cloud and edge computing. Fog Computing: Extending Cloud Capabilities to the Edge offers a comprehensive exploration of this pivotal technology, designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field. 
  This book delves into the essence of fog computing, elucidating its fundamental concepts, architecture, and key components. It provides a clear comparison with cloud and edge computing, highlighting how fog computing enhances data processing, reduces latency, and optimizes resource management by bringing computation closer to where data is generated. 
  With its clear explanations, practical examples, and forward-looking perspectives, Fog Computing: Extending Cloud Capabilities to the Edge serves as an invaluable resource for IT professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding and leveraging the power of fog computing to enhance digital infrastructure and applications. 
   

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  Einstein: Book Summary & Analysis

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Einstein, by Walter Isaacson.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Walter Isaacson.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  
   
  Einstein is a comprehensive biography that delves into the life and work of one of the most brilliant minds in history. It explores the personal and professional journey of the scientist, highlighting his groundbreaking contributions to physics, his complex personality, and his lasting impact on the world. The book provides insight into his theories, his moral and political views, and his role as a global icon.

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  Of Man and Beast - Further...

  Willie Labuschagne

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  Step behind the scenes of one of the world's top ten zoological gardens with Willie Labuschagne in his captivating second memoir, Of Man and Beast. As director during a time of intense political change and unprecedented challenges in South Africa, Willie recounts his wild journey with humour, suspense, and unflinching honesty.
  From managing the needs of over 9 000 animals during the first-ever massive staff strike, to navigating the intricate politics of acquiring unique species as diplomatic gifts for Nelson Mandela, Willie's stories are as enlightening as they are entertaining. He shares thrilling close encounters with wild animals, and the light-hearted moments that make every day in the zoo an adventure.
  Willie's experiences extend beyond the zoo's boundaries – from an intimidating passage through Checkpoint Charlie in 1987 to life-threatening situations in the depths of the Congolese jungle. His compelling narrative underscores the pivotal and indispensable role zoos play in conservation and discusses their evolution in 'biological gardens', inviting readers to understand the crucial importance of controlled breeding in conservation and the preservation of endangered species.
  Of Man and Beast is not just an account of a man's life among animals, but a profound look at the responsibilities we share in safeguarding our planet's diverse inhabitants. Willie asks readers to reflect on the future of wildlife conservation, poised between the extremes of poaching and habitat destruction.
  This book is a must-read for anyone passionate about wildlife, conservation, and the extraordinary stories of a man who has dedicated his life to understanding and protecting the natural world. Join Willie as he leads us through his incredible journey, exploring the complex relationship between man and beast, and the enduring impact of his work on our global ecosystem.
  Of Man and Beast is an urgent, beautiful homage to the wild connections that bind us all.

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