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  "You Are Not Expected to...

  Torie Bosch, Ellen Ullman

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  In this audiobook, Mack Sanderson and Emily Schwing reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life—for better or worseFew of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word “code” makes it sound immutable or even inevitable. “You Are Not Expected to Understand This” demonstrates that, far from being preordained, computer code is the result of very human decisions, ones we all live with when we use social media, take photos, drive our cars, and engage in a host of other activities.Everything from law enforcement to space exploration relies on code written by people who, at the time, made choices and assumptions that would have long-lasting, profound implications for society. Torie Bosch brings together many of today’s leading technology experts to provide new perspectives on the code that shapes our lives. Contributors discuss a host of topics, such as how university databases were programmed long ago to accept only two genders, what the person who programmed the very first pop-up ad was thinking at the time, the first computer worm, the Bitcoin white paper, and perhaps the most famous seven words in Unix history: “You are not expected to understand this.”This compelling book tells the human stories behind programming, enabling those of us who don’t think much about code to recognize its importance, and those who work with it every day to better understand the long-term effects of the decisions they make.With an introduction by Ellen Ullman and contributions by Mahsa Alimardani, Elena Botella, Meredith Broussard, David Cassel, Arthur Daemmrich, Charles Duan, Quinn DuPont, Claire L. Evans, Hany Farid, James Grimmelmann, Katie Hafner, Susan C. Herring, Syeda Gulshan Ferdous Jana, Lowen Liu, John MacCormick, Brian McCullough, Charlton McIlwain, Lily Hay Newman, Margaret O’Mara, Will Oremus, Nick Partridge, Benjamin Pope, Joy Lisi Rankin, Afsaneh Rigot, Ellen R. Stofan, Lee Vinsel, Josephine Wolff, and Ethan Zuckerman.

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  Creativity Natural Philosophy...

  Ph.D. David Bohm

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  Bohm tells us why science has become specialized and fragmented at the cost of its soul. He describes his theory of “implicate order” and its implications for human consciousness. He observes that thought is based in memory but true creativity depends on getting beyond the thought process.

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  Asthma - Symptoms Treatments and...

  Joseph Barrel

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  Every day, without conscious effort, we engage in a fundamental act that sustains our life: breathing. The act of drawing in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide is so integral to our existence that we often take it for granted. However, for millions of people around the world, this simple act can be a daily struggle, fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Welcome to a journey into the world of respiratory health, where we explore the complex and often misunderstood conditions of asthma and bronchitis. 
  Respiratory health is a cornerstone of our overall well-being, influencing our energy levels, physical capabilities, and overall quality of life. Yet, the prevalence of respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis continues to rise, impacting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. As we embark on this exploration, it is essential to grasp the significance of these conditions and their profound effects on those who live with them.

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  Sunset Ocean Waves - For...

  Greg Cetus

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  Life satisfaction and overall wellbeing is often enhanced after stopping to watch a glorious sunset when for a few minutes the sky is a spectacle of colour. Sunset may only last a few moments but the psychological effects of admiring the sunset may persist long after the colour has faded. 
  Ocean waves splashing in the warm light and beauty of setting sun produce similar impact and enhance these psychological benefits further. 
  This recording offers natural sound of rolling ocean waves captured at the time of most beautiful sunset. An epitome of fleeting beauty captured in vibrations of lush ocean waves.

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  The Wireless World - Global...

  Simon J. Potter, David Clayton,...

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  The Wireless World sets out a new research agenda for the history of international broadcasting, and for radio history more generally. It examines global and transnational histories of long-distance wireless broadcasting, combining perspectives from international history, media and cultural history, the history of technology, and sound studies. It is a cowritten book, the result of more than five years of collaboration. Bringing together their knowledge of a wide range of different countries, languages, and archives, the coauthors show how broadcasters and states deployed international broadcasting as a tool of international communication and persuasion.Exploring the idea of a "wireless world," a globe connected, both in imagination and reality, by radio, The Wireless World sheds new light on the transnational connections created by international broadcasting. Bringing together all periods of international broadcasting within a single analytical frame, the study reveals key continuities and transformations. It looks at how wireless was shaped by internationalist ideas about the use of broadcasting to promote world peace and understanding, at how empires used broadcasting to perpetuate colonialism, and at how anti-colonial movements harnessed radio as a weapon of decolonization.

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  Way Down Yonder in Plaquemines

  Janice P. Buras

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  A Louisiana historian presents the definitive history of Plaquemines Parish, the rich land that encompasses the mouth of the Mississippi River. “Way down yonder, at the mouth of the Mississippi River sits a land like no other on this continent. A land occupied by man but belonging to a force greater than he.” So begins Janice P. Buras’ history of Louisiana’s Plaquemines Parish (County). Land, however, is an imprecise term. The Plaquemines could be more accurately described as marsh, or swamp, or even water. Yet this isolated area has also been home to people of many different cultures throughout the history of Louisiana.  With some of the most fertile soil in the world, the varieties of plant life found in Plaquemines are almost as numerous as the many stories that arise on its riverbanks. In her crusade to spread the word about her beloved Plaquemines Parish, Buras has published a monthly magazine highlighting its people and events. Now this dedicated local historian has written the definitive history of this unique corner of the world.

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