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  The Race to Space Exploration –...

  Augustus Ruiz

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  The Space Race defined an era—one of innovation, rivalry, and exploration. The Cold War superpowers, the United States and the Soviet Union, competed to achieve what no one had done before: reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere and into the vast unknown of space. 
  This audiobook takes you deep into the history of space exploration, uncovering the missions, risks, and scientific breakthroughs that shaped the modern world. Discover: 
  ✅ How Sputnik 1’s launch changed global politics overnight 
  ✅ The challenges of the first human spaceflights from Gagarin to Apollo 
  ✅ The hidden dangers and failures that nearly ended space exploration 
  ✅ How the Apollo 11 Moon landing became a defining moment for humanity 
  The Race to Space Exploration – From Sputnik to Moon Landing is a must-listen for history lovers, space enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the greatest adventure ever undertaken by humankind.

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  Finding Meaning in Wine - A US...

  Michael Sinowitz

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  This book examines controversies in American wine culture and how those controversies intersect with and illuminate current academic and cultural debates about the environment and about interpretation. 
   
   
   
  With a specific focus on the United States of America, the methods that we use to discuss literature and other art are applied to wine-making and wine culture. The book explores the debates about how to evaluate wine and the problems inherent in numerical scoring as well as evaluative tasting notes, whether winemakers can be artists, the discourse in wine culture involving natural wine and biodynamic farming, as well as how people judge what makes a wine great. These interpretative commitments illuminate an underlying metaphysics and allegiance to a culture of reason or feeling. The discussions engage with a broad range of writers and thinkers, such as Roland Barthes, Susan Sontag, Louis Menand, Michael Pollan, Greg Garrard, John Guillory, Amitov Ghosh, Pierre Bourdieu, and Barbara Herrnstein-Smith. The book draws upon not only a number of texts produced by wine critics, wine writers, literary critics, and theorists but also extensive interviews with wine writers and multiple California winemakers. These interviews contribute to a unique reflection on wine and meaning.

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  Best Practices in Database...

  Lydia Johnson

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  Effective database management is a key part of any organization's success in today's data-driven world. In "Best Practices in Database Management – Structuring the Digital Realm: A Comprehensive Guide to Database Management," the author goes into great detail about the basics, methods, and new trends in database management that are needed in today's world. 
  This book starts with basic ideas like data modeling, normalization, and schema design and then goes on to teach you everything you need to know to be a database manager. More advanced topics are then talked about, like query optimization, performance tuning, and how to use cloud-based and NoSQL solutions. For each chapter, theoretical insights are combined with real-world examples to make sure that readers gain both knowledge and skills that can be used. 
  One of the most important ideas in this book is how to keep a healthy balance between technological progress and moral responsibility. This document talks about different methods that can be used to make sure that data is safe, that rules are followed, and that trust is built by using strong data management practices. Because it focuses on scalability and adaptability, the book gives readers the information and skills they need to deal with the problems that come up with big data, distributed systems, and real-time analytics.

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  Being a Surgeon and Being a...

  Peter Sykes, Jane Sykes

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  An easy to read, honest and personal account of the life of a surgeon and the effect that it has on his wife and family. The reader is taken behind the scenes as fascinating patient stories are used to illustrate what the job entails and the pressures and emotions that result; the child with life-threatening injuries or the patient needing end of life care. Incidents of medical malpractice, sexism and other problems encountered within the NHS are also related, again exemplified by authentic clinical stories.

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  Blockchain Cryptocurrencies...

  MICHAEL STORMEDA

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  I have created this question-and-answer path to provide the listener with a complete tool with over 2 hours of content, where it is possible to find answers to many questions that every newbie asks about this fascinating and sometimes elusive technological paradigm. I have answered these questions in the simplest way, which are the same ones I asked myself when I approached these topics for the first time. Blockchain is a complex subject requiring knowledge of very different subjects, such as economics and cryptography, so, usually, the first approach can generate frustration and dismay. Many malicious actors operating in this market exploit this complexity to promote dubious products and businesses. Complexity is why even professionals often find it difficult to judge the quality of specific initiatives. By listening to this audiobook, you will be able to acquire the basic knowledge to evaluate projects in the crypto world and build a solid opinion on the central issues.

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  Technology and Cities - The Role...

  Lyric Vale

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  In recent decades, technology has become a defining force in the development and transformation of cities. From the industrial revolution to the rise of the internet, technological advancements have continually reshaped urban life, making cities hubs of innovation, connectivity, and economic growth. Today, as cities face growing populations, climate change, and resource constraints, technology plays a central role in addressing these challenges while also opening new possibilities for urban living. The integration of digital technologies, automation, and data analytics is driving what we now recognize as the emergence of "smart cities," where every aspect of urban life is enhanced by technology. These advancements not only improve efficiency but also offer the potential to foster more sustainable, livable, and equitable urban environments. 
  The influence of technology in cities extends across various domains, including infrastructure, transportation, healthcare, and governance. In terms of urban infrastructure, cities are adopting digital systems for managing everything from electricity grids to water distribution, allowing for more responsive and efficient service delivery. Transportation has also undergone a transformation with the introduction of autonomous vehicles, electric cars, and new mobility services like ride-sharing, reshaping how people move within cities and reducing the environmental impact of urban travel. Similarly, the integration of sensors and Internet of Things (IoT) devices enables real-time data collection that informs city management, improving everything from traffic flow to waste management.

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