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  Gulp - Adventures on the...

  Mary Roach

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  The irresistible, ever-curious, and always bestselling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. 
   
  "America’s funniest science writer" (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn't the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation kill you? Did it kill Elvis? In Gulp we meet scientists who tackle the questions no one else thinks of―or has the courage to ask. We go on location to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant, and into a live stomach to observe the fate of a meal. With Roach at our side, we travel the world, meeting murderers and mad scientists, Eskimos and exorcists (who have occasionally administered holy water rectally), rabbis and terrorists―who, it turns out, for practical reasons do not conceal bombs in their digestive tracts. 
   
  Like all of Roach's books, Gulp is as much about human beings as it is about human bodies.

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  Five Nights Out

  Hugh Warwick

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  It can be easy to think that we live in a daylight world – we see the flowers, hear the birds, watch butterflies then we go to bed and it all stops. Or rather, we stop paying attention. However, what goes on at night is every bit as exciting. 
  Five Nights Out takes us on a journey through Hugh’s interactions with some of our favourite nocturnal creatures including hedgehogs, bats, owls and more. Including many facts about each creature and a re-telling of some of Hugh’s own journeys trying to view them, Five Nights Out is a perfect read for any naturalist.

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  Introduction To PPC Marketing

  Terrence Shard

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  Introduction To PPC Marketing: The Complete Guide to Search Engine Optimization and PPC Marketing to Help Boost Sales and Grow Your BusinessSearch engines are used for practically everything, from shopping to find “how to” articles. Most websites are found through using a search engine, however, not allwebsites get the traffic they need to survive because they do not have the necessary visibility to thrive. One method of creating visibility is through online promotion and marketing. The use of pay-per-click advertising campaigns, coupled with savvy social media maneuvers will drive traffic to your website. Pay-per-click allows you to select a list of keywords that can be used to “find” your website by search engines. PPCs are not free, however, and you will pay with every single click that someone allocates your way, but they are an effective jump starter.This audiobook will teach you all about SEO and PPC marketing and how you can use it to your advantage in driving traffic to your website, boosting sales and launching your website to success.This audiobook will cover the following topics:- Facebook - A New Way to Communicate- PPC and Facebook- Facebook and Friends- Growing Your Business Facebook Style- Why Not Yahoo Instead- Get Buzzed- Smart PPC Advertising- Why Do We Click What We Click- Google’s PPC Program- The Buzz About Buzz- Google Translator and AdSense- Google’s YouTube- Using Google’s YouTube to Promote Your Business- And many more!If you want to learn more, scroll up and click “add to cart” now!

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  Hands-On Monitoring and Alerting...

  Muhammad Badawy

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  Build reliable, scalable monitoring and alerting systems with Prometheus, PromQL, and real-world demos
  Book Description
  Prometheus has emerged as the leading open-source monitoring solution for building resilient, observable systems, and Hands-On Monitoring and Alerting with Prometheus shows you exactly how to utilize its full potential.
  The book begins with the fundamentals of modern monitoring and the core architecture of Prometheus. Through hands-on labs, you’ll master Prometheus service discovery, labeling, and relabeling to organize metrics at scale.
  Whether you are collecting metrics from Linux machines, Windows servers, Docker containers, or databases, this book equips you with practical skills through real-world examples and tutorials. You will learn how to install and configure Prometheus, use its service discovery features, label and relabel metrics, and build powerful queries using PromQL - all leading to actionable insights through alerts and dashboards.
  You’ll configure alerts and Alertmanager integrations, apply advanced techniques, and put everything together with real-world applications. Each chapter builds practical skills so you can confidently design and operate a robust observability stack.
  Whether you're a DevOps engineer, SRE, or system architect, this book is your gateway to production-grade monitoring. Don’t just collect metrics—turn them into action with Prometheus today.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction and Key Concepts in Monitoring
  2. Prometheus Server Architecture and Features
  3. Different Types of Prometheus Metrics
  4. Metrics Exporters for Infrastructure Monitoring
  5. Prometheus Service Discovery Feature
  6. Metrics Labeling and Relabeling
  7. Prometheus Query Language PromQL
  8. Alerts and Alert Receivers
  9. Advanced Prometheus Techniques
  10. Prometheus and Real-world Applications
  11. Conclusion: Future Steps      
  
  Index

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  Essay: A Beauty Worth Admiring...

  Joshua Dixon

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  What does self-care look like when struggling to make ends meet, living with a disability, or navigating intersectional marginalization? How can you prioritize well-being while divesting from systems built to destroy you? The answer: Hood Wellness, a groundbreaking exploration that challenges the oppressive systems deeply rooted in health and wellness industries in the United States. 
  In a world where self-care is critical to survival, Gordon offers a revolutionary perspective that celebrates individuals' unique privileges, challenges, and desires. By defying the norms of multi-billion-dollar industries, Hood Wellness illuminates the possibilities... 
  Joshua Dixon's essay, "A Beauty Worth Admiring," is a deeply personal narrative recounting his journey of survival, resilience, and self-discovery following a traumatic pit bull attack that left him with severe injuries at the age of eight. He describes the intense physical and emotional pain he endured during his recovery, including multiple surgeries and the challenges of navigating a world that often treated him with cruelty due to his appearance. 
  Despite these hardships, Joshua finds solace and strength in his family, especially his mother, who supported him unwaveringly. He shares how his passion for art and photography became a therapeutic outlet, allowing him to express the pain he couldn’t articulate with words and ultimately helping him reclaim his identity and confidence. 
  Joshua also reflects on the racism and ableism he encountered throughout his life, particularly during his time in school. He describes how these experiences, along with the ongoing struggle with body dysmorphia and mental health challenges, have shaped his commitment to promoting wellness and kindness through his platform, Admire Wear. The essay highlights his growth from a victim to a survivor who uses his story and art to inspire and uplift others.

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  Uninhabitable Earth The: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Uninhabitable Earth, by David Wallace-Wells.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Wallace-Wells.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  The Uninhabitable Earth presents a stark and urgent look at the consequences of climate change, exploring the devastating impact it will have on the planet if current trends continue. From extreme weather events to economic collapse, the book paints a chilling picture of a world plagued by rising temperatures, rising seas, and widespread ecological destruction. It urges immediate action to prevent the most catastrophic outcomes, urging readers to confront the reality of climate change and its global implications.

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