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  Dawn at Mineral King Valley -...

  Daniel P. Selmi

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  The story behind the historic Mineral King Valley case, which reveals how the Sierra Club battled Disney’s ski resort development and launched a new environmental era in America. 
    
  In our current age of climate change–induced panic, it’s hard to imagine a time when private groups were not actively enforcing environmental protection laws in the courts. It wasn’t until 1972, however, that a David and Goliath–esque Supreme Court showdown involving the Sierra Club and Disney set a revolutionary legal precedent for the era of environmental activism we live in today. 
    
  Set against the backdrop of the environmental movement that swept the country in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Dawn at Mineral King Valley tells the surprising story of how the US Forest Service, the Disney company, and the Sierra Club each struggled to adapt to the new, rapidly changing political landscape of environmental consciousness in postwar America. Proposed in 1965 and approved by the federal government in 1969, Disney’s vast development plan would have irreversibly altered the practically untouched Mineral King Valley, a magnificently beautiful alpine area in the Sierra Nevada mountains. At first, the plan met with unanimous approval from elected officials, government administrators, and the press—it seemed inevitable that this expanse of wild natural land would be radically changed and turned over to a private corporation. Then the scrappy Sierra Club forcefully pushed back with a lawsuit that ultimately propelled the modern environmental era by allowing interest groups to bring litigation against environmentally destructive projects. 
    
  An expert on environmental law and appellate advocacy, Daniel P. Selmi uses his authoritative narrative voice to recount the complete history of this revolutionary legal battle and the ramifications that continue today, almost 50 years later.

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  Against Technoableism -...

  Ashley Shew

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  When Ashley Shew became a self-described "hard-of-hearing chemobrained amputee with Crohn's disease and tinnitus," there was no returning to "normal." Suddenly well-meaning people called her an "inspiration" while grocery shopping or viewed her as a needy recipient of technological wizardry. Most disabled people don't want what the abled assume they want—nor are they generally asked. 
   
   
   
  In vibrant prose, Shew shows how we can create better narratives and more accessible futures by drawing from the insights of the cross-disability community. To forge a more equitable world, Shew argues that we must eliminate "technoableism"—the harmful belief that technology is a "solution" for disability; that the disabled simply await being "fixed" by technological wizardry; that making society more accessible and equitable is somehow a lesser priority. 
   
   
   
  This badly needed introduction to disability expertise considers mobility devices, medical infrastructure, neurodivergence, and the relationship between disability and race. The future, Shew points out, is surely disabled—whether through changing climate, new diseases, or even through space travel. It's time we looked closely at how we all think about disability technologies and learn to envision disabilities not as liabilities, but as skill sets enabling all of us to navigate a challenging world.

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  The Hidden World - How Insects...

  Dr. George McGavin

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  “This audiobook tells the tales of the little things that rule our world. How they came to be here, what they do for us, and their uncertain future in a world that doesn’t care about them nearly enough. Hopefully George’s wise words can redress that balance, before it’s too late.”  Steve Backshall MBE, explorer, naturist and TV presenter 
    
  “Crawling with detail, glowing with extraordinary facts and rich with humour and personality,  George McGavin introduces us to his life-long passion - the wonderful world of insects.” Alice Roberts, biologist, TV presenter and author 
   
  If you are at all interested in life on our planet, then you need to know about insects. They are the most successful group of animals ever to have lived on Earth. Making up three quarters of all animal species, insects conquered the planet long ago. They were among the very first animals to appear on land and were the first to take to the air. Their total biomass is at least 10 times that of all humans and our livestock combined. This world is not ours alone. We are newcomers on a planet made and maintained by insects. If we are going to appreciate the massive part that insects play in the ecology of our planet we need to understand where they came from and how they became so successful. The survival of insects is key to our own survival. All Creatures Small and Great is an important and timely work to engage people with wildlife, when the world is rapidly losing its biodiversity. Featuring bonus audio content including full-length interviews and immersive binaural nature sounds for focus and relaxation. 
   
  Join Dr George McGavin on an exciting audio journey to help us understand the fascinating world of insects. Along the way we are transported from bee-filled meadows to the forest floor, following Dr McGavin as he meets national treasures Sir David Attenborough, Alison Steadman and Jane Horrocks, and a range of experts such as Professors Stephen Simpson, Helen Roy, Phil Stevenson, Karim Vahed and Erica McAlister to understand more about their passion for these incredible creatures. 
   
  Dr George McGavin is a regular TV and radio presenter for the BBC and others. He is an Honorary Research Associate at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and a Research Associate of The Department of Zoology of Oxford University as well as a Senior Principal Research Fellow of Imperial College. George’s work has taken him from the tropical forests of Papua New Guinea to the caves of Thailand and from the jungles of Belize to the savannas of Tanzania. Dr George McGavin has several insect species named in his honour and hopes they survive him. 
   
   
  Guest contributors include:  
   
  Sir David Attenborough – Broadcaster and Natural Historian 
  Alison Steadman – Actress and Ambassador for the London Wildlife Trust 
  Dr Erica McAlister – Senior Curator, Natural History Museum 
  Professor Philip C. Stevenson – Chemical Ecologist, Kew Gardens 
  Professor Stephen Simpson – Biologist and Biomedical Scientist 
  Professor Helen Roy – President of the Royal Entomological Society 
  Professor Karim Vahed – Entomologist specializing in insect behaviour 
  Anne Riley –Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society   
  Jane Horrocks – Actress and co-host of the podcast Queen Bees

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 40 Class 7

  Nidhi Gupta

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  Computer Science Textbook with New Pedagogical Approaches 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students. 
  - Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts. 
  - Lab Session: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment) 
  - Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge. 
  - QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation. 
  - Mind Boggler: This section has puzzle or fun based activity to help understand the concepts better. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Computer technology has become essential and an integral part of life at work, in recreation, social networking and education too. With the constant development of new technology, it has become more significant in helping and preparing students for jobs. Computers have revolutionised the way education is imparted to children. 
  
  Touchpad Plus Version 4.0 is a complete computer science curriculum solution for grades 1-8. It is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2019, with new and future-ready content. Fun is the most important element of learning. Keeping in mind the concept of Joyful Learning, varied activities have been designed based on multiple intelligences and 21st century skills for holistic development. 
  
  The books have a conversational style introduction of each chapter to make learning fun and engaging. The topics and their approaches are integrated in different themes as per ICT learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space to enhance writing skills in children. Each book is accompanied by digital learning resources that offer interesting animation and interactive tests for the student to supplement classroom learning with independent learning. 
  
  The books are curated in a way that they make students and teachers equal partners in the learning process and take learning beyond classroom. We welcome and look forward to all meaningful and valuable suggestions for improving the book 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Digital World 
  - Cyber World 
  - Coding World 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Artificial Intelligence 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade 7 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Number System 
  2. Advanced Features of Excel 
  3. Layers in Krita 
  4. Animations in Krita 
  5. Google Apps 
  6. App Development 
  7. More on HTML5 
  8. Lists and Tables in HTML5 
  9. Algorithmic Intelligence 
  10. Conditional Statements in Python 
  11. Concept of Smart Living 
  ADD-ONS 
  ASSESSMENTS

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  Options Odyssey: Navigating the...

  Michael Roberts

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  "Options Odyssey: Navigating the World of Trading Strategies" is a thorough manual that teaches you how to use the art of options trading to uncover stock market chances. This book takes you on an insightful tour of the complex world of trading methods designed to meet market situations and investing goals. This guide gives you the knowledge, abilities, and resources you need to succeed in the fast-paced financial markets of today, from grasping the principles of options trading to becoming proficient in sophisticated techniques. 
   Examine sector-specific options strategies intended to profit from the distinct features and dynamics of several economic sectors, such as consumer discretionary, healthcare, energy, and technology. Discover how to use calendar spreads, diagonal spreads, protected puts, and covered calls to reduce risk and maximize trading performance. 
   Learn how to accurately and confidently navigate market mood, volatility swings, and asset price movements by exploring the effects of political, economic, and global events on options trading. You will also learn how to improve your trading performance and approach by developing a network of traders and experts, using trade management and analysis software, and evaluating both profitable and unsuccessful transactions. 
   Take off on an options odyssey now to fully realize the potential of stock market options trading.

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  SY0 Secrets: Transform Your...

  Quinlan Ashford

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  SY0 Secrets: Transform Your Cybersecurity Knowledge for Instant Success 
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  This guide serves as your ultimate resource for deepening your cybersecurity knowledge, applying your skills, and engaging in practical exercises that pave the way for your success. 
  Updated for the most current strategies in cybersecurity. 
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  Our guide stands out with its extensive coverage, ensuring you are well-equipped for your success. Each concept is explored in detail, providing clarity and a solid understanding. 
  Please note that this guide is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any official cybersecurity entity. 
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