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  The Accidental Ecosystem -...

  Peter S. Alagona

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  The Accidental Ecosystem tells the story of how cities across the United States went from having little wildlife to filling, dramatically and unexpectedly, with wild creatures. Today, many of these cities have more wild animals living in them than at any time in at least the past 150 years. Why have so many cities—the most artificial and human-dominated of all Earth's ecosystems—grown rich with wildlife, even as wildlife has declined in most of the rest of the world? And what does this paradox mean for people, wildlife, and nature on our increasingly urban planet? 
   
   
    
  The Accidental Ecosystem is the first book to explain this phenomenon from a deep historical perspective, and its focus includes a broad range of species and cities. Digging into the natural history of cities and unpacking our conception of what it means to be wild, this book provides fascinating context for why animals are thriving more in cities than outside of them. Considering what it means to live in diverse, multispecies communities and exploring how human and non-human members of communities might thrive together, Peter S. Alagona goes beyond the tension between those who embrace the surge in urban wildlife and those who think of animals as invasive or as public safety hazards.

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  Avoid The Mistakes As A First...

  Noor Fatima

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  Why choose between healthy, organic vegetables and saving money, when you can have both? And you can do it in just a few weeks! 
  People are constantly on the lookout for ways to feed themselves and their families with the right amounts of vitamins and minerals needed to stay healthy. Sadly, this is becoming more and more expensive. 
  It costs around two dollars for one pound of tomatoes and more than double that if you want to go organic. 
  In comparison, for just five dollars, you can plant a whole pack of tomato seeds with each plant producing an average of 10 pounds. 
  Add to that the fewer trips to the grocery store and no plastic wrapping—you are onto a winner. 
  According to the National Gardening Association, the average gardener will spend only $70 a year on their garden but grow $600 worth of food. 
  On top of the savings, you get to enjoy freshly harvested vegetables from your garden, knowing that not a single chemical has been used. That’s health and savings in one fun activity! 
  Many will look at vegetable gardens and marvel at the time and skill it must have taken. In fact, all it has taken is knowledge and patience. 
  The patience is up to you, but the knowledge you need is right here at your future green fingertips. 
  In Avoid the Mistakes as a First Time Gardener Growing Vegetables, here is just a fraction of what you will discover: 
  A step-by-step guide to growing and harvesting over 50 easy-to-grow vegetables regardless of the size of your garden 
  Tests you can do at home to understand your soil quality and the methods to correct it...before making a mistake 
  Two simple composting techniques so you can feed your soil, reduce household waste by up to 30 percent, and help the environment 
  The benefits of adding herbs and flowers to your vegetable garden to encourage pollination, and reduce pest invasions—all while adding nutrients and flavor to your meals 
  What the USDA hardiness zones mean and what this means for you 
  How to design a vegetable garden that incor

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  Down to Earth - Rediscovering...

  Robert Ashton

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  We rely on the soil and its rich biodiversity for our food, traditions and folklore, but are we guilty of taking it for granted? 
  In Down to Earth, Robert Ashton traces our evolving relationship with the soil from Neolithic flint miners to modern day naturists. By engaging with the people who work the land – gardeners, farmers, gravediggers and archaeologists – he unearths a wealth of practical wisdom, moving from the mysteries of ancient folklore to the urgency of today's environmental crisis.
  Each chapter explores an aspect of our connection to the earth, seeking to deepen our understanding of its importance. All life depends on the soil, and this book serves as a vital call to treat our most precious resource with the reverence and respect it deserves.

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  Arctic exploration

  J. DOUGLAS HOARE

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  It was not until the end of the fifteenth century that the first serious attempts at Arctic exploration were made by John Cabot and his son Sebastian. John Cabot was a Venetian, who settled at Bristol probably about the year 1474, and to him belongs the honour of being the first to suggest the possibility of finding a north-west passage to India. In 1496 he received a commission from Henry VII. to sail out for the discovery of countries and islands unknown to Christian peoples, and though the real object of his voyage, discreetly veiled beneath these purposely vague terms, was not attained, he immortalised his name by the discovery of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island. The history of the earlier Cabot voyages is sadly obscure, and was rendered more so by Sebastian himself, who in his later years seems to have claimed discoveries which properly belonged to his father. Sebastian is unquestionably the hero of his own account of the expedition of 1496, which is given by Hakluyt...FROM THE BOOK.

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  Turn Your Passions into Profits...

  Matt McWilliams

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  Create a lifestyle you love by pursuing your passions and turning profits 
   
   
   
  Turn Your Passions into Profits outlines step-by-step guidance for turning your passions into a profitable and lasting business. Author Matt McWilliams, a successful entrepreneur and in-demand online business coach, shows you exactly how to do just that. He details how to find and attract your audience, build a following, and ultimately how to monetize your venture quickly and sustainably. Turn Your Passions into Profits will help you: 
   
   
   
  ● Gain clarity on the exact steps it takes to start, grow, and monetize your online platform 
   
   
   
  ● Build up the confidence necessary to share your message with the world 
   
   
   
  ● Realize that you deserve to create a good income doing what you love 
   
   
   
  ● Acquire the tools and strategies needed to succeed with an online business and compete against established platforms 
   
   
    
  So many entrepreneurs either run a profitable business but hate their work or run a business they love, with a message they're proud of, without making any money. There's a better way to build a business, one that helps you wake up every day excited and full of purpose and make a profit.

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  Data Engineering for Beginners -...

  Jim D Johnston

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  Build the foundation for one of the most in-demand careers in the data-driven world and learn how raw information becomes actionable insight. 
  Data Engineering for Beginners is a practical and accessible introduction to the world of data engineering, designed for students, aspiring data professionals, and technology enthusiasts with little or no prior experience. This book explains how modern organizations collect, process, store, and move data at scale to power analytics, machine learning, and business decision-making. 
  By breaking down complex systems into simple concepts, this guide helps readers understand the core building blocks of modern data infrastructure and how they work together in real-world environments. 
  Inside, you will discover:The fundamentals of data engineering and its role in modern technologyHow data pipelines are built, managed, and optimizedData ingestion, transformation, and storage conceptsIntroduction to databases, data lakes, and data warehousesBatch processing vs. real-time data streamingBasic ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) workflowsOverview of tools like SQL, Python, and Apache SparkCloud platforms and scalable data architecturesData quality, reliability, and governance basicsReal-world use cases in AI, analytics, and business intelligence 
  Data Engineering for Beginners provides the essential skills and understanding needed to enter the world of modern data infrastructure with confidence.

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