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  Collected Writings of Edward...

  Edward Leedskalnin

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  The Collected Writings of Edward Leedskalnin is a compilation of two of Leedskalnin's works, Magnetic Current and A Book in Every Home. This eccentric sculptor and amateur scientist devoted most of his life to creating a large complex of megalithic stones that he quarried and carved himself. Edward Leedskalnin was born in Latvia in 1887. Although he only received formal education up to the fourth grade, he was very inquisitive and spent a large part of his youth reading. He was said to be a sickly boy and grew into a small man-reportedly measuring just 5 feet tall and weighing 100 lbs. At age 26, he was engaged to marry a 16-year-old girl named Agnes Skuvst, but the wedding was called off. Accounts differ, some claiming the wedding was canceled the day before it was scheduled and others saying that Leedskalnin was jilted at the altar. Regardless, he was heartbroken and shortly after emigrated to America. After reaching New York in 1912, he continued on to Oregon where he worked for an ax-handle manufacturer. By 1923, he had contracted tuberculosis. The illness prompted him to move to a warmer climate for his health. He chose Florida, where he purchased an undeveloped acre of land in Florida City. It was on this modest plot that he began Rock Gate (later renamed Coral Castle). This ambitious project involved extracting enormous pieces of oolite stone from his land, moving them into position, and carving them-entirely alone. The pieces include sculptures and carved stone furniture, as well as a two-story tower that served as his living quarters. The project was devoted to his "Sweet Sixteen," the woman who had rejected him many years earlier.Due to the scale of the project, some have dubbed it "Florida's Stonehenge." While it's unclear how Leedskalnin was able to complete it, it is all the more impressive considering his small stature and questionable health. When he wasn't hewing or carving stone, Leedskalnin was also conducting experiments and writing.

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  River Without a Cause - An...

  Sam Moses

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  A riveting journey down Theodore Roosevelt's "river of doubt" with a diverse crew of adventurers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders who shine light on the past, present, and future of a natural wonder.Sam Moses took part in the adventure of a lifetime when he, along with seventeen men and two women, embarked on the Rio Roosevelt Expedition. They would follow the former president's wake down five-hundred miles of extreme whitewater into the dark heart of the Amazon. The party was guided by two chiefs from the Cinta Larga tribe—the same tribe that stalked Roosevelt's expedition in 1914—who, between rapids, tell the story of the tribe's own Trail of Tears.After the wildest whitewater is past, Moses travels with the chiefs to their village to witness the massive illegal mahogany logging from their forest, the Roosevelt Indigenous Territory. River Without a Cause puts us in the raft during those heart pounding rapid descents, as we experience the drama, dynamics, and disputes between the Bull Moose and his coleader, Brazil's most famous explorer, the rigid Colonel Candido Rondon. As the Amazon stands on the precipice of hope with the election of a new Brazilian president, River Without a Cause is a moving and galvanizing tale of adventure that is a fitting tribute to this world wonder.

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  Agile Leadership Guide -...

  Daniel Green

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  In the fast-paced realm of contemporary business, traditional leadership approaches no longer suffice. Enter the "Agile Leadership Guide: Navigating Change with Vision, Collaboration, and Empowerment," a groundbreaking handbook designed to empower leaders with the tools and mindset needed to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic organizational landscape. 
  In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the very essence of Agile leadership, exploring the foundations, principles, and practices that distinguish it from conventional models. You'll discover how Agile leadership transforms the traditional hierarchical structure, shifting towards a collaborative and empowering framework where leaders serve their teams, not command them. 
  Embark on a journey through the key elements of Agile leadership, from building high-performing teams and cultivating an innovation-centric culture to crafting a compelling vision and adapting strategies to the ever-changing market conditions. Each chapter offers practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable strategies that leaders can implement to drive organizational agility. 
  Learn how to communicate openly and transparently, foster trust, and leverage communication tools effectively in both local and global contexts. Understand the crucial role of metrics and measurement in the Agile world, steering away from common pitfalls and embracing a culture of continuous improvement. 
  As the business world undergoes constant transformation, embrace the principles of Agile leadership outlined in this guide. Empower your teams, foster innovation, and thrive in the face of uncertainty. This book is your compass on the journey to becoming an Agile leader—a leader ready to inspire, adapt, and lead in the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century. 
   

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  Solutions Architect's Handbook -...

  Saurabh Shrivatava, Neelanjali...

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  Turning into an arrangements designer requires an involved methodology, and this release of the Arrangements Planner's Handbook brings precisely that. This book recording will show you how to make powerful, versatile, and shortcoming open minded arrangements and cutting edge engineering plans in a cloud climate. It will likewise assist you with building powerful item procedures for your business and execute them beginning to end. 
  This new version includes extra parts on troublesome advances, like Web of Things (IoT), quantum registering, information designing, and AI. It likewise remembers refreshed conversations for cloud-local engineering, blockchain information capacity, and centralized computer modernization with public cloud. 
  The Arrangements Designer's Handbook gives a comprehension of arrangement engineering and how it squeezes into a dexterous undertaking climate. It will take you through the excursion of arrangement engineering configuration by giving nitty gritty information on plan support points, high level plan designs, enemies of examples, and the cloud-local parts of current programming plan. 
  Toward the finish of this book recording, you'll have taken in the strategies expected to make proficient engineering plans that meet your business necessities.

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  AI And The Future of Education -...

  Priten Shah

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  Among teachers, there is a cloud of rumors, confusion, and fear surrounding the rise of artificial intelligence. This book is a timely response to this general state of panic, showing you that AI is a tool to leverage, not a threat to teaching and learning. By understanding what AI is, what it does, and how it can be used to enhance education, you can let go of anxiety and uncertainty, and learn to embrace it. 
   
   
   
  Along with tremendous opportunities, AI presents some challenges for the field of education. In this book, Priten Shah, a Harvard MEd with a robust background in educational innovation, helps you face these challenges, so you can gain the skills you need to use AI effectively in your classroom. Thanks to this thorough consideration of ethical considerations and practical approaches, you can develop your own strategy for leveraging AI in administrative tasks, lesson design, professional development, and beyond. 
   
   
   
  This book will teach you to: understand what AI and machine learning are, and learn about new developments like ChatGPT; discover strategies for engaging students more fully using AI; automate administrative tasks, grading and feedback, and assessments; use AI in innovative ways to promote higher-order thinking skills; and examine ethical considerations of AI, including the achievement gap, privacy concerns, and bias.

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  Praxis Tacticum - The Art...

  Colonel Charles S. Oliviero

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  Pundits have long predicted the end of conventional warfare but for the foreseeable future, 
  it is here to stay. Counterinsurgency, guerrilla warfare, terrorism, peace enforcement, policing. 
   
   
   
  All these forms, like conventional warfare, are as old as mankind. Modern militaries claim to be 
  professional bodies, responsible for the education, control, and discipline of their members. But at least one aspect of this claim is poorly executed: tactics are not taught to junior leaders, which is why this guide is essential for all junior leaders, officers, and NCOs alike. 
   
   
   
  There is a military adage that there is no teacher like the enemy. True; but the wise commander 
  prepares to meet that enemy and become their teacher instead. This is your essential study guide.

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