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  Tyrannosaurus Rex and...

  Editors Charles River

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  The massively popular 1990 novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and its subsequent movie adaptations led to a huge resurgence in interest in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world. That interest continues to the present day, even though most of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park weren’t actually from the Jurassic period. Triceratops, Velociraptor, Tyrannosaurus Rex and the huge sauropods such as Brachiosaurus that feature in the book and movies all actually belong to the Late Cretaceous period, more than 40 million years after the end of the Jurassic. Regardless, certain kinds of dinosaurs remain instantly recognizable, and among them, the “king” is undoubtedly the Tyrannosaurus.  
  The first discovery of a Tyrannosaurus was made in 1902 and the largest carnivorous dinosaur ever found at the time quickly gripped the popular imagination. Even its name was dramatic - Tyrannosaurus Rex means “King of the Tyrant Lizards.” The T-Rex as it quickly became known didn’t appear until the last age of the Late Cretaceous period, the Maastrichtian, but when it did, it was the biggest and most terrifying of all the theropod predators.  
  	Thanks to the movie, there has been some unwitting confusion over the identity of the Velociraptor, and this confusion was due in large part to the fact the name sounds far more scary than the creature to which the name originally belonged. Moreover, the creature to which the label was applied in the novel and movie was actually a distant cousin named Deinonychus, but as the story goes, the author, Michael Crichton, thought “Velociraptor” sounded “more dramatic.” The actual Velociraptor lived not in the badlands of North America, but in the badlands of central-eastern Asia, and it was not nearly as intimidating as Deinonychus. In fact, the main species of genus Velociraptor - Velociraptor mongoliensis - was no bigger than a turkey.

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  Thorium-Powered Abundance - Fuel...

  Michael Anderson

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  Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of; one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration. 
  Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants. A lifetime supply of fuel could fit in the palm of your hand. 
  In Thorium-Powered Abundance, Michael Lee Anderson reveals how this overlooked element could address humanity's most urgent challenges:Freshwater scarcity: Using reactor heat to power large-scale desalination.Food and agriculture: Supplying energy and fertilizer for thriving harvests.AI and data centers: Meeting the explosive demand for electricity in a digital age.Synthetic fuels: Producing jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline from seawater.Space colonization: Powering lunar bases, Martian greenhouses, and deep-space missions. 
  This book offers a clear, accessible look at the science, the economics, and the global opportunities for thorium. It also highlights the bold experiments and pilot projects already underway, and why now is the critical moment for action. 
  Whether you're an innovator, investor, policy leader, or simply a curious reader, this is a roadmap to a sustainable future powered by thorium. 
  This audiobook comes with a pdf of the full print book.

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  Agile Software Development for...

  Jacob Richardson

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  Take your Agile journey to the next level with this advanced guide tailored for beginners ready to elevate their software development practices. Building upon the foundational principles of Agile methodologies, this book delves into advanced strategies and techniques designed to optimize performance and drive innovation. 
  Explore cutting-edge approaches to iterative development, collaborative problem-solving, and customer-centric design, backed by real-world case studies and expert insights. From implementing scaled Agile frameworks to harnessing the power of DevOps and continuous delivery, each chapter offers actionable guidance and practical advice to propel your projects towards excellence. 
  Navigate the complexities of Agile project management, refine your leadership skills, and empower your team to embrace change and adaptability. Discover how to leverage metrics, analytics, and feedback loops to drive continuous improvement and deliver value with unparalleled efficiency. 
  This book equips you with the tools and knowledge to thrive in today's fast-paced software development landscape. Embark on this advanced exploration of Agile principles and unleash the full potential of your projects for maximum impact and success. 
   

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  Rain Sleep Sounds - 5 Hours of...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  🌧️ Fall Asleep to the Rhythm of Rain — No Meds, No Apps, Just Pure Calm. 
  Tired of tossing and turning? Can’t silence your racing thoughts when the lights go out? 
  This 5-hour sound journey uses the calming power of rain to lull your mind into deep, uninterrupted sleep. With rich ambient recordings and vivid soundscapes, you’ll feel cocooned in comfort — whether you’re under an awning, standing in a storm, or listening to light drops tapping on leaves. Let the rain quiet your mind, relax your body, and guide you gently into rest.✔️ 5 unique one-hour tracks to match your mood — from soft drizzle to heavy downpour✔️ Guided audio intros to immerse you in each scene✔️ Natural ambient rain with no jarring loops or sudden cuts✔️ Helps calm anxiety, quiet mental noise, and promote restorative sleep✔️ Ideal for meditation, napping, or background noise while reading or relaxing 
  You don’t need another screen, a new routine, or expensive gadgets. You just need a little rain. Press play, close your eyes, and let nature do the rest. 
  🎧 Start listening now and drift into deep, peaceful sleep tonight.

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  Machine learning - A subset of...

  Bright Mills

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  Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Artificial Intelligence that empowers systems to learn from data and make decisions or predictions without being explicitly programmed. It represents a major shift from traditional rule-based programming to systems that adapt and improve over time. This comprehensive guide delves into the theoretical foundations, types, algorithms, tools, applications, challenges, and the future of Machine Learning. It covers supervised, unsupervised, semi-supervised, and reinforcement learning in detail, explains key techniques such as neural networks, decision trees, support vector machines, and deep learning, and explores real-world applications across domains like healthcare, finance, security, and robotics. Ethical concerns, bias in AI, explainability, and interpretability are also discussed, offering a well-rounded understanding of the state and direction of Machine Learning.

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  Into the Darkness a Journey into...

  Darren Smith

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  "One of the best new Schizophrenia books" - BookAuthority 
  ★★★★★ Readers' Favorite Book Review. 
  Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a schizophrenic?Beautifully written with raw and candid reflections on the harrowing reality of living with severe schizophrenia, Into the Darkness invites you to join author Darren Smith as he reveals the heart-wrenching reality of being unable to tell real life from psychosis. 
  In this intimate tell-all memoir, Darren takes readers on an unparalleled journey into his disorder, shining a light on the confusion, delusional thoughts, tormenting voices, and persistent paranoia that defined decades of his life—from his troubled childhood when he experienced his very first delusion to struggling to survive as an adult in a frightening world. 
  And as his grip on reality grows increasingly fragile, Darren recounts the self-destructive coping mechanisms that pushed him deeper down the rabbit hole and towards the dreadful nightmare realm of a full-fledged schizophrenic break. 
  But amid the darkness of adolescent bullying, a painful parental divorce, and an adulthood filled with unrelenting hallucinations, Darren reveals how he fought a years-long battle and triumphed over insurmountable challenges, unlocking a wellspring of hope that helped him achieve victory over his inner demons and grow into the person he is today. 
  As a must-read for fellow sufferers of schizophrenia, as well as for therapists and mental health professionals, Into the Darkness is equal parts shocking and illuminating. This book draws you into not only Darren’s life, but also the lives of the friends and family who stuck with him, giving readers a unique and thought-provoking inside view of this multifaceted condition.

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