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  Minding the Climate - How...

  MD Ann-Christine Duhaime

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  If we believe the climate crisis is real, why is it so difficult to change our behavior and our consumer tendencies? 
   
   
   
  Minding the Climate investigates this problem in the neuroscience of decision-making. Ann-Christine Duhaime, MD, points to the evolution of the human brain during eons of resource scarcity. The brain adapted to prioritize short-term survival over more uncertain long-term outcomes. But the resulting behavioral architecture is poorly suited to the present, when scarcity is a lesser concern and slow-moving challenges like environmental issues present the greatest danger. Duhaime details how even our acknowledged best interests are thwarted by the brain's reward system: if a behavior isn't perceived as immediately beneficial, we probably won't do it—never mind that we "know" we should. 
   
   
   
  Luckily, we can sway our brains, and those of others, to alter our behaviors. Duhaime describes concrete, achievable interventions that have been shown to encourage our neurological circuits to embrace new rewards. Such small, incremental steps that individuals take, whether in their roles as consumers, in the workplace, or in leadership positions, are necessary to mitigate climate change. The more we understand how our tendencies can be overridden by our brain's capacity to adapt, Duhaime argues, the more likely we are to have a future.

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  Nature's Wild Ideas - How the...

  Kristy Hamilton

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  When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse in a lizard. When scientists wanted to drastically reduce emissions in cement manufacturing, they observed how corals construct their skeletons in the sea. This is biomimicry in action: taking inspiration from nature to tackle human challenges. 
   
   
   
  In Nature's Wild Ideas, Kristy Hamilton goes behind the scenes of some of our most unexpected innovations. She traverses frozen waterfalls, treks through cloudy forests, discovers nests in the Mojave desert, scours intertidal zones, and takes us to the deepest oceans and near volcanoes to introduce us to the animals and plants that have inspired everything from cargo routing systems to non-toxic glues, and the men and women who followed that first spark of "I wonder" all the way to its conclusion, sometimes against all odds. 
   
   
   
  While the joy of scientific discovery is front and center, Nature's Wild Ideas is also a love letter to nature—complete with a deep message of conservation: If we are to continue learning from the creatures around us, we must protect their untamed homelands.

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  SQL for Data Analysis -...

  SAM CAMPBELL

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  Dive into the world of data analysis with "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration," your essential guide to becoming proficient in using Structured Query Language (SQL) to uncover insights from data. Designed specifically for beginners, this book demystifies SQL, making it accessible to anyone with an interest in data analysis, regardless of their background. 
  SQL is the cornerstone of effective data analysis and is a must-know for aspiring data analysts, marketers, business analysts, and anyone who finds themselves working with data. This book starts from the fundamentals, introducing you to databases and how SQL is used to communicate with them. You'll learn about tables, data types, and schemas, setting a solid foundation for more advanced topics. 
  "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration" guides you step by step through the process of writing SQL queries to manipulate and query data effectively. You'll learn how to filter, sort, and aggregate data to answer real-world questions. Each chapter introduces a new concept or command, from basic SELECT statements to JOINs and subqueries, with clear explanations and practical examples. 
  As data continues to play a critical role in decision-making across industries, the skills you'll acquire from this book are highly valuable and widely applicable. "SQL for Data Analysis" also provides guidance on how to continue advancing your SQL skills, including resources for further learning and how to stay up-to-date with SQL standards and best practices. 
  "SQL for Data Analysis: Harnessing the Power of SQL for Insightful Data Exploration" offers a clear, comprehensive, and engaging path to mastering SQL and unlocking the potential of data analysis to inform decisions, solve problems, and drive strategies.

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  Guided Space Journeys for Deep...

  Emma Walsh

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  Fall asleep easily. This audiobook is for you if you are used to listen to guided sleep meditation podcasts such as: Bedtime stories for sleep, Sleep time podcast, sleep meditation for women podcast, the sleep zone podcast, 12 hour sound machine for sleep, 8 hour sleep music, Benjamin boster podcast, Night falls podcast, Rain Sounds podcast, and more.  
  Included in this audiobook:  
  Two guided meditation space journeys for deep sleep! 
  Listen to the preview to get a feel if this book is for you.

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  On the Elementary Electrical Charge

  Robert Andrews Millikan

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  The experiments herewith reported were undertaken with the view of introducing certain improvements into the oil-drop method of determining e and N and thus obtaining a higher accuracy than had before been possible in the evaluation of these most fundamental constants.Physical Review, Vol. II, No. 2

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  Federated Learning - Unleashing...

  Ben Rizer

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  In an age where data privacy is paramount, "Federated Learning: The Role of Federated Learning in Shaping the Future of Privacy-Preserving AI" presents a groundbreaking exploration of how Federated Learning can revolutionize artificial intelligence while safeguarding sensitive information. This book delves deep into the intricacies of Federated Learning, a decentralized approach that enables multiple devices to collaboratively train machine learning models without sharing their raw data. 
  Beginning with an overview of traditional AI and its challenges, the book outlines the urgent need for privacy-preserving methodologies in our data-driven world. Readers will discover the fundamentals of Federated Learning, including its architecture, key algorithms, and the innovative frameworks that make it possible. 
  Through real-world case studies across various sectors—such as healthcare, finance, and IoT—this book illustrates how Federated Learning empowers organizations to harness the power of AI while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of user data. The narrative is enriched with insights into the ethical considerations and governance frameworks necessary for responsible AI practices. 
  This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding Federated Learning and its transformative potential. With practical implementation steps and a forward-looking perspective on emerging trends, "Federated Learning" is an essential resource for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of AI in a privacy-conscious landscape. 
  Join the journey to uncover how Federated Learning is shaping the future of artificial intelligence, paving the way for a new era of innovation that prioritizes user privacy without compromising on performance. 
   

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