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  Charles Babbage and Alan Turing:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today, the world is in the midst of the transformative and ever-developing Digital Age, otherwise referred to as the “Age of Information.” It has been an unprecedented, remarkable, and explosive era marked by social media and computer-generated imagery (and with it, deep fakes), among other novel, previously unimaginable concepts. The bulky monitors and blocky towers of personal computers and laptops, which were once upon a time considered fashionable, futuristic contraptions, have since been replaced with a sleek and stylish array – both multi-functional and specialized – of aerodynamic, minimalistic devices, ranging from smartphones and tablets to lightweight laptops and full-fledged gaming set-ups packed with powerhouse processors. 
  While many are familiar with those facts, and a recent movie revived interest in Alan Turing’s achievements with computing during World War II, it was Charles Babbage who was the first to conceive the notion of a programmable and automatic universal computer, which, on top of its ability to calculate any mathematical equation at an unmatched speed, could also be used for a seemingly infinite number of other applications. In other words, he envisioned the precursor to the modern computer. 
  Given that he was the one who envisioned a concept so momentous that it ultimately led to the creation of what is now considered the world's first computer, many might be mistaken for thinking Alan Turing was the kind of suave, pipe-puffing dandy that many might associate with such a grand and futuristic idea. In reality, he was nothing of the sort. Turing was hardly the kind of two-dimensional, stereotypically bookish character whose light bulb suddenly went off during an experiment binge either. On the contrary, Alan was a gauche and grief-stricken 17-year-old schoolboy who would channel all the pain and confusion from his poignant heartbreak into his tireless research, paving the path for the deeply transformative Computer Age.

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  Proof of Stake: The Making of...

  Vitalic Buterin, Nathan Schneidor

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  This book is an assortment of papers including "On Free Discourse," which makes an entirely different norm with the expectation of complimentary discourse and how to safeguard it; "Forecast Markets: Stories from the Political race," in which Buterin wagers on the Trump-Biden political decision when it was chosen, and the way that the forecast markets assist with making sense of the political circumstance today where so many accept Trump won; and the last exposition in the book, "Crypto Urban communities," where Buterin notices the starting points currently moving of a future where urban areas represented through blockchain preferable serve the public great over overseeing political organizations do today.

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  A Sloth's Guide to Falling...

  Deepak Bhosle

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  Introduction 
  Most of us are all too familiar with the struggle to fall asleep. If you're looking for a way to improve your nightly sleep routine, look no further than this audiobook, 'A Sloth's Guide to Falling Asleep'. This audiobook is here to provide resources and tips for getting into a deep, restful sleep every night.A Sloth's Approach to Sleep 
  It's no surprise that sloths are renowned for their ability to sleep - up to 20 hours a day! If you're having trouble getting restful sleep, why not take a cue from these slow-moving creatures and learn how to relax like a sloth? Our guide provides simple meditations for deep sleep and relaxation inspired by the moves of our furry friends. 
  Take it slow with your breathing. Sloths have an incredibly low metabolism, which means they can afford the luxury of taking their sweet time with every breath. Find peace in slowing your own breath down, focusing on its gentle rhythm as it flows in and out. Connecting with your body's natural cadence is key to helping you drift off into blissful unconsciousness. 
  Feel yourself start to sink into serenity as you practice mindfulness of your body's sensations.Guided Meditations 
  Meditation is one of the most effective ways to relax and destress before heading off to bed. In this article, we'll provide meditations specifically designed by experts in order to induce relaxation and help you drift off into a peaceful slumber. We'll also discuss how proper nutrition and exercise can impact your quality of sleep so that you can wake up feeling energized each morning.

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  Technology Touchpoints -...

  PhD MAC Loretta L. C. Brady

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  This is a story about a family coming of age at the same time as smartphones and social media; a multiracial family coming into its own as windows into social injustice opened up before our very screens; and a multi-parent multi-professional family with children living differently depending on which house and which combination of family members happen to be home. While it is a story about a family, it is really the story of technological and global changes unfolding on our doorsteps. 
   
   
   
  While many revile the ascendance of smartphones and social media and the way they suck us into the vortex of cyberspace, there are cultural touchpoints that reflect deeper human and technology development patterns, patterns which we would all do well to understand, no matter whether or how we choose to engage in the ever-innovating digital frontiers. Informed by research and interviews with leaders in policy, human development, ethics, and technology, Loretta Brady helps listeners understand the complex systemic challenges and findings related to technology and human development. 
   
   
   
  We do not have to hate or fear technology. It is neither friend nor foe. But understanding its impact on our daily lives is paramount to cultivating a healthier relationship both with our digital lives and our real, lived ones.

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  Building Green Software - A...

  Anne Currie, Sara Bergman, Sarah...

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  How will software development and operations have to change to meet the sustainability and green needs of the planet? And what does that imply for development organizations? In this eye-opening book, Anne Currie, Sarah Hsu, and Sara Bergman provide a unique overview of this topic—discussing everything from the likely evolution of national grids to the effect those changes will have on the day-to-day lives of developers. 
   
   
   
  Ideal for everyone from new developers to CTOs, Building Green Software tackles the challenges involved and shows you how to build, host, and operate code in a way that's not only better for the planet but also cheaper and relatively low-risk for your business. Most hyperscale public cloud providers have already committed to net-zero IT operations by 2030. This book shows you how to get on board. 
   
   
   
  You'll explore: 
   
   
   
  ● How the energy transition is likely to change hosting on prem and in the cloud—and how your company can prepare 
   
   
   
  ● The fundamental architectural principles of sustainable software development and how to apply them 
   
   
   
  ● How to determine which parts of your system need to change 
   
   
   
  ● The concept of extending hardware longevity and the part that software plays

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  Mammalogy - Mammals: Exploring...

  Mike Crawford

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  Mammals, the dominant group of warm-blooded vertebrates on Earth today, have a deep evolutionary history that stretches back over 300 million years. Their origins can be traced to the synapsids, a group of amniotes that first appeared in the late Carboniferous period. These early synapsids were distinct from reptiles and birds, possessing a single temporal fenestra, an opening in the skull that allowed for stronger jaw muscles. Over millions of years, synapsids diversified into a variety of forms, some of which gave rise to the therapsids, the direct ancestors of modern mammals. 
  During the Permian period, therapsids became the dominant terrestrial vertebrates, developing more advanced characteristics such as differentiated teeth, a more upright posture, and improved metabolic efficiency. However, the Permian-Triassic extinction event, the most severe mass extinction in Earth's history, led to a significant decline in their diversity. Those that survived continued to evolve, giving rise to cynodonts, a subgroup of therapsids that displayed increasingly mammal-like features. Cynodonts had more complex teeth, enhanced jaw mechanics, and possibly even fur, adaptations that would later define true mammals.

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