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  Animals Without Backbones - An...

  Ralph Buchsbaum, Mildred...

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  Animals Without Backbones has been considered a classic among biology textbooks since it was first published to great acclaim in 1938. It was the first biology textbook ever reviewed by Time and was also featured with illustrations in Life. Harvard, Stanford, the University of Chicago, and more than eighty other colleges and universities adopted it for use in courses. Since then, its clear explanations and ample illustrations have continued to introduce hundreds of thousands of students and general readers around the world to jellyfishes, corals, flatworms, squids, starfishes, spiders, grasshoppers, and the other invertebrates that make up ninety-seven percent of the animal kingdom. This new edition has been completely rewritten and redesigned, but it retains the same clarity and careful scholarship that have earned this book its continuing readership for half a century. It is even more lavishly illustrated than earlier editions, incorporating many new drawings and photographs. Informative, concise legends that form an integral part of the text accompany the illustrations. The text has been updated to include findings from recent research. Eschewing pure morphology, the authors use each group of animals to introduce one or more biological principles. In recent decades, courses and texts on invertebrate zoology at many universities have been available only for advanced biology majors specializing in this area. The Third Edition of Animals Without Backbones remains an ideal introduction to invertebrates for lower-level biology majors, nonmajors, students in paleontology and other related fields, junior college and advanced high school students, and the general reader who pursues the rewarding study of the natural world.

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  A Christian Field Guide to...

  Ethan J. Brue, Derek C....

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  Our technology shapes the way we live, interact, work, play, and even worship. Technology and its power are both old and new—as is the wisdom we need to envision, design, build, and use it well. For Christians passionate about developing technology, it's not always clear how their faith and work intersect. How can designing and using technology actually be a way of loving God and our neighbors?Veteran engineers and teachers Ethan Brue, Derek Schuurman, and Steve VanderLeest provide a field guide for fellow explorers working with technology. Using numerous case studies, historical examples, and personal stories, they explore issues such as:
  
  - biblical themes and passages that relate to technology
  - the ethics and norms involved in technology design
  - how engineering and technology tap into human dreams for a better world
  Along the way they acknowledge the challenges arising from technology but also point to the wonderful possibilities it offers us and its ability to contribute to the common good.For Christians studying and working in engineering, computer science, technical design, architecture, and related fields, this book is packed with wisdom and practical guidance. By sharing what they have learned, the authors encourage readers to ask harder questions, aspire to more noble purposes, and live a life consistent with their faith as they engage with technology.

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  The Method of Christian Theology...

  Rhyne Putman

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  When handling the things of God, our method matters.  Everyone who thinks about God has a method for approaching the subject, whether they recognize it or not. A theological method addresses foundational questions such as: What is theology? How should we approach Scripture? What is the role of tradition, philosophy, and experience? How do we use theology in ministering to others? These questions are vital for anyone studying God and his Word—how one defines theology, sees its task, and uses its sources will shape one’s doctrine, for better or worse.  In The Method of Christian Theology, Rhyne Putman guides readers through the essential “first words” of systematic theology. Written for entry-level theology students, this book provides clear guidance for using theological sources, reasoning through difficult questions, and applying theological reflection in paper writing and preaching. By studying the foundations of theology, readers will be better equipped to serve God’s people in whatever ministry they are called to.

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  Python Essentials For Dummies

  PhD John C. Shovic, Alan Simpson

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  The no-nonsense way to get started coding in the Python programming language 
   
   
   
  Python Essentials For Dummies is a quick reference to all the core concepts in Python, the multifaceted general-purpose language used for everything from building websites to creating apps. This book gets right to the point, with no excess review, wordy explanations, or fluff, making it perfect as a desk reference on the job or as a brush-up as you expand your skills in related areas. Focusing on just the essential topics you need to know to brush up or level up your Python skill, this is the reliable little book you can always turn to for answers. 
   
   
   
  ● Get a quick and thorough intro to the basic concepts of coding in Python 
   
   
   
  ● Review what you've already learned or pick up essential new skills 
   
   
   
  ● Create websites, software, machine learning, and automation for school or work 
   
   
   
  ● Keep this concise reference book handy for jogging your memory as you code 
   
   
   
  This portable Dummies Essentials book focuses on the key topics you need to know about the popular Python language. Great for supplementing a course, reviewing for a certification, or staying knowledgeable on the job.

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  Gentle and Fierce - Essays

  Vanessa Berry

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  To be gentle is to resist the privileging of command above compassion. It is a quiet voice, a persistent whisper, calm and consoling. Ferocity is an armour, a forceful expression of resolve and protection. To be fierce is to know the intensity of the edges of feeling. It is the voice that calls out, intending to be heard.  
  Gentle and Fierce focuses on the world that humans share with animals. Having spent her life in city environments, Vanessa Berry’s experiences with animals have largely been through encounters in urban settings, representations in art and the media, and as decorative ornaments or kitsch. The essays in Gentle and Fierce suggest that these encounters provide meaningful connections, at a time when our shared world is threatened by environmental destruction. Berry responds with attentiveness and empathy to her subjects, which include a stuffed Kodiak bear, a Japanese island overrun by rabbits, a porcelain otter and Georges Perec’s cat. The essays are accompanied by Berry’s illustrations, which reflect her eye for detail and her background as an artist and zine maker. 
  Who better than Vanessa Berry, with her pointillist attention and sly humour to document the surprising ways that animals enrich, inform and shadow our human natures. Whether recollecting Frank a taxidermied Kodiak bear, noting the snails that turn letters to Sylvia Plath into lace, or zipping together a personal history with flies, Berry elevates and commemorates those lives that are entangled – too often invisibly – with our own. Ethically astute, formally clever and deftly political, Gentle and Fierce evokes the work of John Berger and Jenny Odell. An urgent and poignant reminder of what we have lost and might yet gain from the more-than-human world. – Mireille Juchau

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  Software Development Metrics -...

  Jacob Richardson

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  "Software Development Metrics: Advanced Analytics. Enhancing Software Development through Metrics" delves into the intricacies of leveraging metrics to enhance every aspect of the software development lifecycle. Building upon foundational concepts, this comprehensive guide explores advanced analytics techniques that empower development teams to achieve new heights of efficiency, productivity, and quality. 
  From sophisticated measurement frameworks to cutting-edge data visualization methods, this book equips readers with the tools they need to extract actionable insights from their software development processes. Through real-world case studies and practical examples, it demonstrates how advanced metrics can drive informed decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and mitigate risks. 
  Readers will learn how to:Implement advanced measurement strategies tailored to their organization's unique needsUtilize predictive analytics to anticipate and prevent potential issues before they ariseHarness the power of machine learning algorithms to identify patterns and trends within development dataIntegrate metrics-driven approaches seamlessly into agile and DevOps methodologiesCultivate a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven feedback loops 
  "Software Development Metrics: Advanced Analytics. Enhancing Software Development through Metrics" provides invaluable guidance for maximizing the impact of your development efforts. Embrace the power of data-driven decision-making and propel your team towards greater success in today's competitive landscape. 
   

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