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  When the Wheels Come Off - More...

  Brian Cunningham

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  Brian Cunningham's popular first book, Under the Bonnet, was a colourful and humorous collection of memories of his time as a car mechanic in the 1970s and '80s. When he wrote it, he was sure he had put everything of interest down, but it turns out there were quite a few escapades he'd forgotten to mention. Time, then, for part two . . .
  
  When the Wheels Come Off is a joyous return, covering what he missed first time round: cars fixed and some broken, fads and crazes, crashes and scrapes and near misses, evolutionary dead-ends in technology, underhanded practices and downright skulduggery, run-ins with management, the tools used, the cars 'stolen' and scrapyards visited. A lively and engaging trip back to the workshop.

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  Food Politics - What Everyone...

  Robert Paarlberg

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  This authoritative primer lays out everything you need to know to understand today's global food landscape. 
   
   
   
  The third edition of Food Politics has been updated to reflect the latest developments and research on today's global food landscape, including the realities of food markets, farm production methods, food manufacturing, and dietary health challenges. New material covers the rise of China in world food markets and global food politics, the unabated and increasing risks to farming from climate change, the impact COVID-19 had on incomes and hunger, the equally shocking impact from the war in Ukraine on food prices and trade, and surprising scientific and technical breakthroughs such as the genome editing of crops (CRISPR) and the marketing of cell-cultured (animal-free) meats. Each chapter has been updated with new data on population growth, hunger and food security, trade conflicts, humanitarian aid, carbon farming, regenerative agriculture, holistic grazing, animal welfare, genetically engineered food, and more. 
   
   
   
  Discussing the politics and policies that continue to shape our contemporary food system, Robert Paarlberg challenges myths and critiques more than a few of today's fashionable beliefs about farming and food. A must-listen for those ready to have their thinking about food politics informed, but also challenged.

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  The AI Influence Bundle 2 in 1...

  Chris Calvin, Franz Talka

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  The AI Influence Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for EveryoneDive into the future with 'The AI Influence Bundle', a compelling 2 in 1 audiobook bundle that brings together 'Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' and 'Artificial Intelligence for Everyone'. This collection is designed to navigate the complexities and potentials of artificial intelligence (AI), providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of how AI is reshaping our world, from business and technology to everyday life.Together, these audiobooks provide a balanced view of AI's capabilities and its implications for society, encouraging informed discussion and critical thinking about the role of technology in our future. With expert narration and engaging content, 'The AI Influence Bundle' is your gateway to understanding one of the most significant technological advancements of our time.Embark on this auditory journey to discover the power and promise of artificial intelligence. Perfect for thinkers, innovators, and anyone intrigued by the future of technology, this bundle equips you with the knowledge to navigate the AI-driven world. Tune in and let 'The AI Influence Bundle' transform your understanding of artificial intelligence and its impact on the world around us

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  Ultimate Big Data Analytics with...

  Simhadri Govindappa

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  Master the Hadoop Ecosystem and Build Scalable Analytics Systems
  Book Description
  In a rapidly evolving Big Data job market projected to grow by 28% through 2026 and with salaries reaching up to $150, 00 annually—mastering big data analytics with the Hadoop ecosystem is most sought after for career advancement. The Ultimate Big Data Analytics with Apache Hadoop is an indispensable companion offering in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in today's data-driven landscape. 
  The book begins laying a strong foundation with an overview of data lakes, data warehouses, and related concepts. It then delves into core Hadoop components such as HDFS, YARN, MapReduce, and Apache Tez, offering a blend of theory and practical exercises. 
  You will gain hands-on experience with query engines like Apache Hive and Apache Spark, as well as file and table formats such as ORC, Parquet, Avro, Iceberg, Hudi, and Delta. Detailed instructions on installing and configuring clusters with Docker are included, along with big data visualization and statistical analysis using Python. 
  Given the growing importance of scalable data pipelines, this book equips data engineers, analysts, and big data professionals with practical skills to set up, manage, and optimize data pipelines, and to apply machine learning techniques effectively. 
  Table of Contents
  
  1. Introduction to Hadoop and ASF
  2. Overview of Big Data Analytics
  3. Hadoop and YARN MapReduce and Tez
  4. Distributed Query Engines: Apache Hive
  5. Distributed Query Engines: Apache Spark
  6. File Formats and Table Formats (Apache Ice-berg, Hudi, and Delta)
  7. Python and the Hadoop Ecosystem for Big Data Analytics - BI
  8. Data Science and Machine Learning with Hadoop Ecosystem
  9. Introduction to Cloud Computing and Other Apache Projects  
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  A Fine Line - Searching for...

  Graham Zimmerman

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  ● Honestly portrays the highs and lows of a life dedicated to the outdoors 
   
   
   
  ● Shares the author's development as an outspoken conservation advocate 
   
   
   
  ● Story is rooted in the peaks of the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Pakistan 
   
   
   
  How do we reconcile our love of outdoor adventure with the inevitability of loss in high-risk sports? Still in his thirties, Graham Zimmerman has made first ascents from Alaska to Pakistan, and in 2020 he received the Piolet d'Or for his climb on Pakistan's Link Sar. A sponsored athlete who is sought out as a climbing partner, Zimmerman knows that he must find a balance between his ambitions as an alpinist and his social responsibilities. 
   
   
   
  His generation has faced devastating grief in the mountains, and his cohort has witnessed firsthand the effects of climate change in the form of disappearing glaciers and increasingly erratic weather. Zimmerman writes of the exhilaration he feels while climbing but also the painful realization that summiting at all costs is an outdated model. As A Fine Line traces Graham's journey, mountain lovers everywhere will see themselves in this coming-of-age story of adventure and personal reckoning.

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  Manifesto for the Revitalisation...

  Miguel Rebelo

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  The housing crisis in Portugal serves to illustrate a problem that has implications beyond the borders of the country, shedding light on challenges that are faced by major European and global cities. The rise in housing prices, driven by real estate speculation, the growth of tourism and the influx of foreign investment, has made it increasingly challenging for many in the population, especially the middle and lower classes, to access home ownership or renting. 
  The digitalisation of work has opened the possibility for highly qualified professionals to consider where they would like to live, regardless of the physical location of their job. Cities like Lisbon and Porto have become increasingly attractive destinations, offering a good quality of life combined with a range of professional opportunities. Nevertheless, this phenomenon has placed additional strain on the real estate market, leading to rising prices and the displacement of residents to the outskirts. 
  The housing policies that have been adopted thus far have not been as effective as might have been hoped, and in some cases may even have had the opposite effect. It seems that measures such as strict rent control, poorly targeted subsidies and the massive construction of new housing without proper urban and infrastructural planning have not solved the problem, and in some cases may have made it worse. Perhaps it would be beneficial to reconsider these approaches, acknowledging their shortcomings and adapting them to reflect the current situation. 
  It may be worth considering rehabilitating vacant buildings as a viable and sustainable solution. By restoring existing buildings, we can explore ways to increase the supply of affordable housing, revitalise run-down urban areas and preserve historical and cultural heritage to promote more inclusive and sustainable cities.

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