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  Fowl Play - A History of the...

  Sally Coulthard

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  Sally Coulthard tells the fascinating – and sometimes shocking – story of the domestic chicken. 
  The chicken can fly only a few metres but – somehow – this unlikely evolutionary descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex has conquered the world. Earth is now home to more than twenty billion chickens, at least ten times more than any other bird. For every human on the planet, there are three chickens. In Fowl Play, Sally Coulthard charts the chicken's fascinating journey from dinosaur to domestication to exploitation, exploring every aspect of the history of Gallus gallus domesticus: its importance to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as food source and fighting bird; its symbolic roles in religion and folklore and metaphorical function in the language we use; its homely place as egg-providing companion on farms, smallholdings and in suburban back gardens; and its darker modern-day fate as battery bird raised to satisfy society's unquenchable addiction to wings and nuggets. Of all animals, chickens perhaps best represent the contradictory way we humans treat other species; both beloved pet and cheap commodity, symbol of a sustainable good life and brutalised object of factory farming. The chicken is also a bird we feel deeply familiar with and yet know very little about. As informative as it is entertaining, Fowl Play tells a remarkable tale of evolutionary change, epic global travel and ruthless exploitation – as well as of companionship, ingenuity and the folly of human nature.

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  Apparently Normal Person An -...

  Bonnie R. Armstrong

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  Have you ever questioned the truths behind a seemingly ordinary life? 
  An Apparently Normal Person takes you on a captivating journey through the depths of trauma, resilience and the power of the human spirit. In this inspiring memoir, Bonnie Armstrong unveils the uncharted territory of her dissociation, a survival mechanism that became a catalyst for healing. 
  At the height of an accomplished professional career, an inexplicable illness hints at a connection to a forgotten suicide attempt decades earlier. The author is led to unravel the enigma of her past. What follows is the revelation of a secret internal community that helped her function in the face of unspeakable suffering. 
  This book offers hope to the two-thirds of adults who have experienced some type of childhood trauma. More than a story, it’s a testament to the transformative path from darkness to wholeness. 
  Brave, raw and ultimately uplifting, An Apparently Normal Person serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking solace and healing from hidden pain.

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  CAPM Exam Prep 2025-2026 -...

  Sullivan Trammel

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  CAPM Exam Prep 2025-2026 
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  Free Speech and Turbulent...

  Michael J. Glennon

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  A vast censorship regime has smothered America's digital marketplace of ideas, squelching free speech on vital policy issues. Its supporters regard its benefits as morally and politically beyond question. They contend it's carried out by private social media platforms, not governmental authorities. 
   
   
   
  In Free Speech and Turbulent Freedom, Michael J. Glennon offers a timely and incisive response. The censors are short-sighted, he argues. Quibbling over outdated distinctions misses the real threat—which is the fusion of public and private power into a modern-day cartel able to overleap longstanding constitutional safeguards. American democracy, he argues, rests on a decentralized marketplace of ideas independent of the government. In crisp, trenchant terms, Glennon shows how concrete practical concerns justify protecting admittedly harmful online speech—even speech that advocates violence or embraces hatred or apparent falsehood. 
   
   
   
  To safely self-correct, democracy requires open channels of political communication. Glennon calls on the courts to unblock those channels—to measure such speech against enduring First Amendment precepts rather than pliable international norms—and to protect the speech interests not merely of the government and Big Tech, but of all participants in the marketplace of ideas.

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  Computer Architecture and...

  Bright Mills

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  Computer Architecture and Organization is a foundational subject in computer science and engineering that explores the internal structure and functioning of computer systems. It encompasses the design principles of hardware components, how these components interact, and the organizational methods used to optimize performance, efficiency, and functionality. 
  This detailed document explores the critical concepts of computer architecture and organization, from basic logic gates to complex processor pipelines. Topics include the von Neumann model, instruction set architecture (ISA), CPU organization, memory hierarchy, input/output systems, control units, pipelining, RISC vs CISC, parallelism, and modern trends like multi-core systems, GPU architectures, and quantum computing potentials. 
  The document also discusses the distinctions between architecture (the conceptual design and fundamental operational structure) and organization (the realization and implementation of architecture), illustrating their interdependence.

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  Ethereal Dream – Your...

  Atmospheric Relaxation Therapy

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  You’re lying in bed, eyes wide open.
   
  Your body is exhausted—but your mind won’t settle. Thoughts loop endlessly. Deadlines, worries, noise. Even in the dark, the day won’t let go.
   
  
   
  Falling asleep shouldn’t be a battle.
   
  Sometimes, silence isn’t enough.
   
  Sometimes, you need a space that feels like safety—a sanctuary where your body can soften and your spirit can finally rest.
   
  
   
  Ethereal Dream is that space.
   
  A sound cocoon woven with care.
   
  Infused with cutting-edge NEOWAVES™ Sound Technology, it blends delicate binaural frequencies, atmospheric nature textures, and deep sonic resonance into an experience that goes far beyond music. It reaches you where words can’t.
   
  
   
  This is more than relaxation. It’s a return to your center. A shift into stillness, where your breath deepens, your muscles melt, and your inner world grows quiet.
   
  
   
  Ethereal Dream isn’t just a sleep aid.
   
  It’s a nightly ritual of reconnection.
   
  
   
  Perfect for you if you…
   
  • struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep
   
  • feel mentally restless and find it hard to wind down
   
  • experience high sensitivity, stress, or emotional exhaustion
   
  • crave a soothing and meaningful evening ritual
   
  • want to improve your sleep quality on a deeper, energetic level
   
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  Oliver R., Brighton (UK)
   
  *****
   
  “I was skeptical. Another ‘relaxation audio’. But this one is different. It’s like your whole nervous system just exhales. I drift off in under 10 minutes now. That used to take hours.”
   
  
   
  Maya T., Austin, TX (USA)
   
  *****
   
  “It’s like someone composed a sleep experience just for me. I used to wake up 3–4 times a night. Now I wake up once – and sometimes not at all. If sleep had a soundtrack, this would be it.”

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