Publisher: Icon Books
The history of the computer is entwined with that of the modern world and most famously with the life of one man, Alan Turing. How did this device, which first appeared a mere 50 years ago, come to structure and dominate our lives so totally? An enlightening mini-biography of a brilliant but troubled man.
An invaluable collection of think pieces from a climate change expert and the author of the #1 international bestseller The Weather Makers. Tim Flannery is one of the world’s most influential scientists, a foremost expert on climate change credited with discovering more species than Charles Darwin. But Flannery didn’t come to his knowledge overnight. With its selection of exhilarating essays and articles written over the past twenty-five years, An Explorer’s Notebook charts the evolution of a young scientist doing fieldwork in remote locations to the major thinker who has changed the way we think about global warming. In over thirty pieces, Flannery writes about his journeys in the jungles of New Guinea and Indonesia, about the extraordinary people he met and the species he discovered. He writes about matters as wide-ranging as love, insects, population, water, and the stresses we put on the environment. He shows us how we can better predict our future by understanding the profound history of life on Earth. And he chronicles the seismic shift in the world’s attitude toward climate change. An Explorer’s Notebook is classic Flannery—wide-ranging, eye-opening science, conveyed with richly detailed storytelling. “Tim Flannery is in the league of all-time great explorers like Dr. David Livingstone.” —Sir David AttenboroughShow book
Beyond ADHD weaves Jeff Emmerson's personal story of his ADHD diagnosis, exploring along the way the latest medical, scientific, and societal explanations and tools for managing and living with the condition. Including interviews with a number of experts at the forefront of next-generation ADHD diagnostics and treatment, he questions the cookie-cutter way ADHD is commonly diagnosed and treated. Suggesting that the list of symptoms often used to identify ADHD can be attributed to many other disorders and conditions, he explores how and why ADHD diagnoses have increased by 50% in the last ten years.Emmerson advocates a different approach to ADHD, arguing that it should be a diagnosis of exclusion rather than the other way around, and that we must look past the label, recognizing that individual symptoms vary and treatment plans should be better tailored to the individual. He examines mental and behavioral issues from all sides, including the possibility that nurturing—rather than trying to alter or suppress—the active, "360-degree" mind is a viable way for those diagnosed with ADHD to realize their gifts and lead purposeful lives.Show book
Surfing the Tides of Complexity: How Genetic Algorithms Guide Us Through Emergent Phenomena Do you often find yourself asking: • How do genetic algorithms and neural networks work, and how can I harness their potential for innovation? • What are the practical applications of these advanced technologies, and how can I integrate them into my projects? • Is there a comprehensive guide that simplifies the complexities of genetic algorithms and neural networks for practical understanding? Meet the Author: The Tech Visionary The author, a seasoned expert in the field of genetic algorithms and neural networks, empathizes with readers grappling with the challenges of understanding and implementing these advanced technologies. They've navigated the complexities of coding, experimentation, and real-world applications, striving to demystify these concepts for those eager to embrace the future of technology. What to Expect: • Unlock the secrets behind genetic algorithms and neural networks, unraveling their potential for revolutionizing technology. • Explore real-world applications, from optimizing processes to enhancing artificial intelligence systems. • Gain practical insights into coding and implementing genetic algorithms and neural networks in your projects. • Understand the synergy between these technologies and their role in solving complex problems. • Explore case studies of successful applications in various industries, from healthcare to finance. • Access tips and tricks from renowned experts in the field of artificial intelligence and evolutionary computation. • Master the art of balancing innovation and practicality in your journey through genetic algorithms and neural networks.Show book
If you want to learn how to find the right nursing home for your loved one, then get "How To Find a Nursing Home" written by someone with real life experience in this topic. How to Find a Nursing Home is a ‘must read’ for anyone, who is facing the issue of placing a loved one in a nursing home. In this practical guide, an elder law attorney gives you step by step information about how to make the best decisions for your loved one. This guide includes: - an informative overview which explains how individuals, professional caregivers, and geriatric care managers, will benefit from this guide. - An explanation of why it is important to conduct your research and have a plan before your loved one needs care. - a Nursing Home Worksheet which helps you answer the important medical and financial questions about your loved one before you begin researching for your loved one; which will help you to save time and narrow down the available options. - an in depth discussion about finances and how to gauge how long your loved ones’ assets will last. - insightful information about how to choose a nursing home based upon location, cleanliness, state rating, activities, meals, in-facility doctor access, staff to patient ratio and, costs. - specific sources and resources for researching, rating, and comparing nursing home facilities, based upon the types of care your loved one needs. - a step by step process for conducting a site visit of the nursing home facilities you are considering. - information about the types of legal documents your loved one should consider, and discuss with an elder law attorney, before becoming a nursing home resident. - a straightforward discussion about your rights as a loved one, and how to avoid being personally responsible for your loved ones nursing home bills. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.Show book
Birding can be an acoustic experience as much as a visual one. Songs & Sounds follows birding guide and nature recordist Rob Porter through various songbird and waterfowl habitats around southern Ontario during the course of a year. Recorded entirely outdoors in both natural and manmade habitats, this audiobook is like any other: you won't just hear about the birds, you will hear from the birds themselves during breeding season, migration, and wintering.With a mix of guided birding walks and pure soundscapes, Songs & Sounds will teach you about birds' songs and calls at a relaxed pace and show how any time of year can be a good time to get outside and enjoy nature.Show book
If you’ve recently come across the concept of using light as a remedy for skin problems, hair loss, aging, skin damage and other health problems, you are in for a treat because this audiobook will show you exactly how you can adopt red light therapy to do all that and more! Many of us take light for granted. We just know it is that thing that makes us see and don’t put too much thought to them. In fact, the idea that light could be used to treat anything sounds ridiculous! But the truth is; you can use light, red light, to be specific to bring about a wide array of health benefits, some of which you may wonder how they relate to light! So what exactly is this red light? How does red light therapy work? How does it bring about healing to the skin, hair and other organs and organ systems? If you have these and other related questions about using red light fighting aging, fighting hair loss, reversing skin damage, bringing about fat loss and lots of other benefits, this audiobook is for you. More precisely, the audiobook will teach you:The basics of red light therapy, how it works, how it is used, its many applications, benefits, why you should go for this therapy and its possible side effects and risk factors involvedHow red light therapy helps to heal specific problems and why it is the best treatment option for these problemsHow and why near infrared red light therapy is used in treating inflammation and pain, knee and osteoarthritis pain, wrist, and hand pain and spine discomfortThe top 5 best lights and how to use them for a specific reasonHow to use your red/near infrared light systemSome frequently asked questions about red light therapy and their answersAnd much more!Show book
