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  Running After Paradise - Hope...

  Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons

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  Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is a paradise to many. In Southern Bahia, surfers, billionaires, travelers, and hippies mingle with environmentalists, family farmers, quilombolas (descendants of formerly enslaved people), and nativos, or “locals.” Each of these groups has connections to the unique environment, culture, and character of this region as their home, their source of a livelihood, or perhaps their vacation escape. And while these connections sometimes converge, at other times they clash. 
  The pressures on this tropical forest are palpable, and people’s responses to these pressures are also varied. What was once the state’s economic mainstay, cacao production, is only now beginning to make a comeback after a disease decimated the crops of large and small farmers alike. Tourism, another economic hope, is susceptible to economic crises and pandemics. And the threat of a massive state-led infrastructure project involving mining, a railroad, and an international port has loomed over the region for well over a decade. 
  Southern Bahia is at a crossroads: develop a sustainable, forest-based economy or risk losing the identity and soul of this place forevermore. Through the lives of environmentalists, farmers, quilombolas, and nativos—people who are in and of this place—this book brings the people alive who are grappling with this dilemma. 
  Anthropologist Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons brings the eye of a storyteller to present this complex struggle, weaving in her own challenges of balancing family and fieldwork alongside the stories of the people who live in this dynamic region. Intertwined tales, friendships, and hope emerge as people both struggle to sustain their lives in a biodiversity hotspot and strive to create their paradise. 
  For those interested, this book is also available in e-book and physical print formats, which contain the table of contents, maps, acknowledgements, pictures of the people and stories featured, footnotes, references, and an index.

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  The Art of AI Security...

  Tom Henricksen

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  The AI revolution is transforming the business landscape, and Security is at the forefront of this change. As a Security Professional, you are crucial in guiding your team through this exciting and challenging new era. This concise ebook equips you with the essential knowledge to leverage AI and enhance your Security practices, covering:Foundational AI Concepts:Machine Learning: Understand how algorithms learn from data to make predictions, automate tasks, and improve decision-making.Deep Learning: Explore neural networks' power and diverse applications in areas like image recognition, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.Key AI Technologies:Generative AI: Discover the exciting world of AI that creates new content, from text and images to code and music.Large Language Models (LLMs): Understand the foundation of many AI applications, including chatbots, language translation, and code generation.Practical Applications for Scrum:Prompt Engineering: Learn the art of effectively interacting with AI models like LLMs to achieve the best possible results.AI-Powered Security Practices: Explore how AI can be integrated into your Security processes, from threat detection and analysis to remediation. 
  Download now and gain the knowledge you need to empower your practices, enhance security, and drive innovation in the AI-powered future.

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  Wildlife Conservation in a...

  Jedediah F. Brodie, Eric S....

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  Human-induced climate change is emerging as one of the gravest threats to biodiversity in history, and while a vast amount of literature on the ecological impact of climate change exists, very little has been dedicated to the management of wildlife populations and communities in the wake of unprecedented habitat changes. Wildlife Conservation in a Changing Climate is an essential resource, bringing together leaders in the fields of climate change ecology, wildlife population dynamics, and environmental policy to examine the impacts of climate change on populations of terrestrial vertebrates. Chapters assess the details of climate change ecology, including demographic implications for individual populations, evolutionary responses, impacts on movement patterns, alterations of species interactions, and predicting impacts across regions. The contributors also present a number of strategies by which conservationists and wildlife managers can counter or mitigate the impacts of climate change as well as increase the resilience of wildlife populations to such changes. A seminal contribution to the fields of ecology and conservation biology, Wildlife Conservation in a Changing Climate will serve as the spark that ignites a new direction of discussions about and action on the ecology and conservation of wildlife in a changing climate.

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  Seismology - Earthquakes:...

  Mike Crawford

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  Seismology is the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of seismic waves through the Earth. It plays a crucial role in understanding the planet’s internal structure, predicting seismic hazards, and developing mitigation strategies. The field has evolved over centuries, combining geological observations with advanced instrumentation to analyze the forces that shape the Earth's surface. 
  The Earth's internal structure consists of the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. These layers play a fundamental role in the behavior of seismic waves. The crust, the outermost layer, is broken into tectonic plates that move slowly over the more fluid mantle beneath. This movement generates stress along fault lines, eventually leading to earthquakes. The mantle, composed of semi-solid rock, allows for convection currents that drive plate tectonics. The outer core, a molten iron layer, generates Earth's magnetic field, while the solid inner core remains a mystery due to its extreme conditions. 
  Seismic waves are the energy waves generated by earthquakes and other seismic events. They are classified into body waves and surface waves. Body waves, which travel through the Earth’s interior, include primary (P) waves and secondary (S) waves. P-waves are the fastest and travel through both solids and liquids, while S-waves move slower and can only propagate through solids. Surface waves, which travel along the Earth's crust, are responsible for most of the destruction during an earthquake.

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  Digital Marketing All-In-One...

  Savanna Payne, Wendell Yanick

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  Digital Marketing All-In-One Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Digital Marketing Analytics and Being DigitalMany got into digital marketing thinking it was going to improve their lives in major ways. Digital marketing means working online and that in turn means working from anywhere, and without a boss. So of course, most people think life will be easy! You can choose your own hours, you can work out of coffee shops or from beautiful locations… And you can do it all your own way. Without someone breathing down your neck and shouting at you when you get things wrong. But if this were the case, why isn’t everyone doing it? The reason is it isn’t as easy as it sounds.If you are interested in working online but have no idea where or how to start, look no further because this bundle is the perfect guide for you. You will learn the basics of starting your own online business. You will get examples of some of the most successful online businesses today that you can get inspiration from. You will also learn all about the lifestyle of digital marketers and see if it’s the right set up for you. You will then learn how to strike a balance between your personal and professional life. This 2 in 1 bundle will include the following audiobooks:1. Digital Marketing Analytics: A Self Help Guide on Digital Marketing Lifestyle. Learn How You Can Manage a Work-Life Balance and Still Achieve Success2. Being Digital: The Ultimate Guide on How to Earn Money Online. Get a Comprehensive Guide on How to Make the Most Money in this Digital Product AgeIf you want to learn more, download your copy of Digital Marketing All-In-One Bundle today!

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  Invisible Worlds - Discovering...

  Dirk Fallon

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  The universe we observe with our naked eyes or through telescopes is only a fraction of the total cosmos. The rest of the universe, a vast portion, remains invisible and hidden from our view. This hidden matter is known as dark matter, dark energy, and other mysterious entities that make up the majority of the universe. Though we cannot directly observe these hidden components, their existence is inferred through indirect evidence, such as their gravitational effects on visible matter. The study of these hidden aspects of the universe is an ongoing effort to understand what makes up the majority of the cosmos. 
  One of the most significant mysteries in modern physics is the nature of dark matter. This form of matter doesn't emit, absorb, or reflect light, making it completely invisible to conventional instruments. Yet, its presence is essential for explaining the structure and behavior of galaxies. Without dark matter, galaxies would not have enough mass to hold themselves together. The gravitational influence of dark matter helps galaxies maintain their shape and stability, preventing them from being torn apart by their own rotational forces. Though we can't see dark matter, we can detect its effects on visible matter, such as the way galaxies rotate. 
  In addition to dark matter, dark energy is another invisible force that plays a crucial role in the universe. Dark energy is responsible for the accelerated expansion of the universe, a discovery that has stunned astronomers since the late 1990s. Unlike dark matter, which exerts a gravitational pull, dark energy pushes galaxies apart, counteracting the forces that would otherwise slow the expansion of the universe. This mysterious force is thought to make up about 68% of the universe's total energy density, yet little is known about its true nature. Understanding dark energy is one of the greatest challenges in modern cosmology.

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