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  WHEN MACHINES TELL - The...

  Miguel Bevaurd

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  From the imagination of pioneers to the technological revolution shaping the modern world, this book explores the fascinating history of artificial intelligence. Tracing the key stages in its development, it reveals how a bold idea - to create machines capable of thinking - was transformed into a reality that is shaking up our lives. 
  With a clear and exciting approach, the book delves into Alan Turing's visionary beginnings, the first experiments in computational intelligence and the major technological breakthroughs, right up to the emergence of machine learning and the algorithms that are ubiquitous today. But beyond the technical advances, it also sheds light on the ethical debates and societal challenges brought about by this revolution. 
  Rich in captivating anecdotes, portraits of daring researchers and accessible explanations, this book invites readers to discover not only the history of artificial intelligence, but also the fundamental questions it raises about the future of humanity. Accessible to novices and enthusiasts alike, it offers an illuminating look at one of the most fascinating and controversial phenomena of our time. 
  A total immersion in a universe where the boundary between science fiction and reality gradually disappears, giving way to a future of infinite possibilities.

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  The Tensaw River - Alabama's...

  Mike Bunn

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  The Tensaw River introduces one of the American South's richest and most fertile natural features. Author Mike Bunn is director of Historic Blakeley State Park, which is nestled in a prominent bend of the majestic Tensaw River. 
   
   
   
  Forming the eastern boundary of the expansive Mobile-Tensaw Delta, the Tensaw has had little industrial development. Left largely undisturbed, the river flows free and bountiful into the grand estuary of Mobile Bay in ways that would be recognizable to Native Americans centuries ago and to pioneers who arrived before Alabama became a state. 
   
   
   
  Bunn's unforgettable stories in The Tensaw River trace the construction and occupation of the Bottle Creek site, an important mound complex built by Southeastern Native Americans a millennia ago. Nearby Blakeley is an antebellum ghost town whose lost memories tease the imagination. During the Civil War, the boom of artillery fire in the battle that sealed the fate of the city of Mobile echoed along the bends in the Tensaw. 
   
   
   
  Located near popular travel destinations, the Tensaw's "Forgotten Cultural Heritage Corridor" is a gateway to the enchanting beauty of—and humankind's relationship to—the landscape of the American South.

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  Toxic Mayhem

  Vinson Chard

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  This is Vinson Chard's second book recounting stories about his time working as a Chemical Engineer. He 'spills the beans' on all the shenanigans perpetrated in the world of hazardous waste. The stories are of his hazardous and light-hearted misadventures while on these excursions and the colourful characters he meets along with way, with curious incidents like being shown some of the seedier areas of a Yorkshire city.  
   There are stories of political intrigue at boardroom level, with company directors brawling in a prestigious Cardiff hotel on rugby International Day and Vinson forced to associate with a duplicitous Knight of the Realm. This is an eclectic mix of true stories and characters, all related with anecdotal humour.  
   From the author of LIFE'S RICH MIX.

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  What Do Bees Think About?

  Mathieu Lihoreau

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  Explore the mind of a bee and learn what drives its behavior. 
   
   
   
  Have you ever observed a bee up close and wondered what was going on inside its head? Like ours, insects' brains take up most of the space in their heads, but their brains are smaller than a grain of rice, only 0.0002% as large as ours. But what purpose does the insect brain serve, and how does that drive their creativity, morality, and emotions? 
   
   
   
  Bees in particular exhibit unexpected and fascinating cognitive skills. In What Do Bees Think About? animal cognition researcher Mathieu Lihoreau examines a century of research into insect evolution and behavior. He explains recent scientific discoveries, recounts researchers' anecdotes, and reflects on the cognition of these fascinating creatures. Lihoreau's and other scientists' research on insects reinforces the importance of protecting and preserving insects such as bees: after all, our survival on the planet is deeply dependent on theirs. This book provides an eye-opening window into the world of insect cognition and echoes an important ecological message about bees—they are intelligent creatures sharing the same fragile ecosystem as us.

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  Healing Grounds - Climate...

  Liz Carlisle

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  A powerful movement is happening in farming—farmers are reconnecting with their roots to fight climate change. 
   
   
   
  In Healing Grounds, Liz Carlisle tells the stories of Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian American farmers who are reviving their ancestors' methods of growing food—techniques long suppressed by the industrial food system. These farmers are restoring native prairies, nurturing beneficial fungi, and enriching soil health. While feeding their communities and revitalizing cultural ties to land, they are steadily stitching ecosystems back together and repairing the natural carbon cycle. This is the true regenerative agriculture—not merely a set of technical tricks for storing CO2 in the ground, but a holistic approach that values diversity in both plants and people. 
   
   
    
  Cultivating this kind of regenerative farming will require reckoning with our nation's agricultural history—a history marked by discrimination and displacement. And it will ultimately require dismantling power structures that have blocked many farmers of color from owning land or building wealth. 
   
   
   
  By coming together to restore these farmlands, we can not only heal our planet, we can heal our communities.

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  Business Process Reengineering -...

  Ben Rizer

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  In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, simply making incremental improvements to existing processes isn’t enough. Business Process Reengineering: A Comprehensive Guide to Transforming Business Operations provides a step-by-step approach to achieving radical change, helping organizations reimagine workflows, optimize resources, and create more agile and customer-focused operations. 
  This book explores every aspect of Business Process Reengineering (BPR), from understanding its core principles to successfully implementing large-scale change initiatives. With clear explanations and real-world examples, it outlines the process of identifying inefficiencies, designing new workflows, and integrating technology to unlock unprecedented performance improvements. Readers will learn how to assess the need for BPR, engage stakeholders, manage the human aspects of change, and apply cutting-edge tools like AI and automation to achieve transformative results. 
  Business Process Reengineering is ideal for business leaders, managers, and professionals who are tasked with driving innovation and streamlining operations. Whether you’re looking to revitalize your organization’s customer service, reduce costs, or respond more effectively to market shifts, this book offers the practical insights and tools you need to make BPR work for you. 
   

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