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  Running After Paradise - Hope...

  Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons

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  Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is a paradise to many. In Southern Bahia, surfers, billionaires, travelers, and hippies mingle with environmentalists, family farmers, quilombolas (descendants of formerly enslaved people), and nativos, or “locals.” Each of these groups has connections to the unique environment, culture, and character of this region as their home, their source of a livelihood, or perhaps their vacation escape. And while these connections sometimes converge, at other times they clash. 
  The pressures on this tropical forest are palpable, and people’s responses to these pressures are also varied. What was once the state’s economic mainstay, cacao production, is only now beginning to make a comeback after a disease decimated the crops of large and small farmers alike. Tourism, another economic hope, is susceptible to economic crises and pandemics. And the threat of a massive state-led infrastructure project involving mining, a railroad, and an international port has loomed over the region for well over a decade. 
  Southern Bahia is at a crossroads: develop a sustainable, forest-based economy or risk losing the identity and soul of this place forevermore. Through the lives of environmentalists, farmers, quilombolas, and nativos—people who are in and of this place—this book brings the people alive who are grappling with this dilemma. 
  Anthropologist Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons brings the eye of a storyteller to present this complex struggle, weaving in her own challenges of balancing family and fieldwork alongside the stories of the people who live in this dynamic region. Intertwined tales, friendships, and hope emerge as people both struggle to sustain their lives in a biodiversity hotspot and strive to create their paradise. 
  For those interested, this book is also available in e-book and physical print formats, which contain the table of contents, maps, acknowledgements, pictures of the people and stories featured, footnotes, references, and an index.

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  Sex Death and Fly-Fishing

  John Gierach

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  From the irrepressible author of Trout Bum and The View from Rat Lake comes an engaging, humorous, often profound examination of life's greatest mysteries: sex, death, and fly-fishing. 
   
   
   
  John Gierach's quest takes us from his quiet home water (an ordinary, run-of-the-mill trout stream where fly-fishing can be a casual affair) to Utah's famous Green River, and to unknown creeks throughout the Western states and Canada. We're introduced to a lively group of fishing buddies, some local "experts," and even an ex-girlfriend, along the way. 
   
   
   
  Contemplative, evocative, and wry, he shares insights on mayflies and men, fishing and sport, life and love, and the meaning (or meaninglessness) of it all.

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  Smiles Made Here - How Culture...

  Jeremiah Sturgill

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  Welcome to A Practice Built on CultureIn an orthodontic practice, great culture is about more than creating a good place for people to work, it can determine the success of the practice. A great workplace culture is one where everyone smiles, is genuinely happy to be there, and works together as a team. It’s clear to anyone entering the practice that something truly amazing is happening, and that amazing feeling translates to excellence in treatment and care.In Smiles Made Here: How Culture Forges Success in an Orthodontic Practice, Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill explains how Sturgill Orthodontics became a practice where team members—and patients—want to be. Using his own journey in building a practice as an example, he shares how other orthodontists can build an amazing culture in their practices by focusing on what matters most: providing excellent care while genuinely caring about people. From a different kind of morning huddle to showing heart in the workplace, coaching the team, understanding the value of autonomy, and creating an environment where people feel safe, Dr. Sturgill shows how focusing on culture can lead to an amazing transformation.In this book, Dr. Sturgill also shares answers to some of the most common questions that patients and parents of young patients often have about treatment, and how culture impacts the care at Sturgill Orthodontics. He talks about when treatment is needed, when to start, the art of the smile, and more. As a specialist in temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ or TMD) and airway protective orthodontics, Dr. Sturgill also shares the important role orthodontics plays in treating problems of the jaw and airway. Finally, he discusses how the value of orthodontics goes beyond straightening teeth and how all orthodontists are not created equal—and culture is the differentiator.

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  CHST - Construction Health and...

  Elias Thornfield

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  ⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included⭐⭐ 
  Are you looking to enhance your career and solidify your expertise by successfully passing the CHST Exam for 2024-2025? 
  Seeking a comprehensive guide that includes all the necessary elements for acing the CHST Exam for 2024-2025? 
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  This audiobook serves as your definitive companion for deepening your understanding and applying your skills. With this, you're geared for success. 
  Updated to reflect the CHST 2024-2025 Exam Structure. 
  Key features of this enriched guide: 
  - Profound insights about the CHST Exam 2024-2025 Certification 
  - Detailed explanation of the Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification 
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  Our guide distinguishes itself through comprehensive coverage, which is essential for your exam success. Concepts aren't merely skimmed; they are delved into with precision. 
  Please note that this guide is not affiliated with any official CHST entity and is purely an independent resource for your benefit. 
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  End of the World and the Unknown...

  John Harpoon

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  This book contains the following titles: 
  10 Ways the World Could End 
   Examine the most plausible scenarios that could bring about humanity's extinction or civilization's collapse. From natural disasters like supervolcano eruptions and asteroid impacts to human-driven threats including climate change and nuclear warfare, this section provides a sobering yet scientifically grounded exploration of existential risks. 
  Why We Haven't Found Aliens Yet 
   Delve into the Fermi Paradox—the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and our lack of contact. This section explores competing theories including the Great Filter, the Zoo Hypothesis, and technological limitations that might explain the cosmic silence. 
  7 Areas Without Laws 
   Journey to the world's most lawless regions where traditional governance breaks down. From international waters and Antarctic territories to failed states and digital realms, explore these unique jurisdictional vacuums and their surprising social orders. This section reveals how humans organize themselves in the absence of conventional authority and the implications these zones hold for concepts of sovereignty. 
  7 Strange Religions That Exist 
   Explore lesser-known belief systems that challenge conventional religious paradigms. From technological faiths centered on artificial intelligence to psychedelic spiritual movements and reconstructed ancient practices, this section examines alternative approaches to life's ultimate questions. 
  The Dark Side of Introverts 
   Investigate the lesser-discussed aspects of introverted personalities. While often celebrated for depth and creativity, introverts may also struggle with isolation, rumination, and avoidance.

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  Electrics - Fundamentals of...

  Phil Gilberts

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  This book consists of two titles: 
  1: Electrical Engineering - Electrical engineering is a diverse and dynamic field that involves the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems that use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It encompasses a wide range of sub-disciplines, including power engineering, electronics, control systems, signal processing, and telecommunications. 
  Electrical engineering is a broad and influential field that focuses on the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It encompasses various sub-disciplines, each with its unique focus and applications. Here’s an overview of the main areas within electrical engineering: 
  Power engineering involves the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electric power. This area covers power generation through methods such as fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, and renewable sources like solar and wind. It also includes high-voltage power transmission from plants to substations and distribution to consumers, along with the design and maintenance of power grids, load forecasting, and reliability. 
  2: Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical technology encompasses a broad spectrum of techniques and tools used in the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. This field merges principles from physics, engineering, and materials science to create and improve machinery and devices that perform specific functions. 
  The evolution of mechanical technology is a testament to human ingenuity, marked by significant innovations that have transformed societies and industries.

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