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  Drawing Out Leviathan -...

  Keith M. Parsons

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  " . . . are dinosaurs social constructs? Might not all of our beliefs about dinosaurs merely be figments of the paleontological imagination? A few years ago such questions would have seemed preposterous, even nonsensical. Now they must have a serious answer." 
   
   
   
  At stake in the "Science Wars" that have raged in academe and in the media is nothing less than the standing of science in our culture. One side argues that science is a "social construct," that it does not discover facts about the world, but rather constructs artifacts disguised as objective truths. This view threatens the authority of science and rejects science's claims to objectivity, rationality, and disinterested inquiry. Drawing Out Leviathan examines this argument in the light of some major debates about dinosaurs: the case of the wrong-headed dinosaur, the dinosaur "heresies" of the 1970s, and the debate over the extinction of dinosaurs. 
   
   
   
  Keith Parsons claims that these debates show that evidence and logic remained vitally important. They show science to be a complex set of activities, pervaded by social influences, and not easily reducible to any stereotype. Parsons acknowledges that there are lessons to be learned by scientists from their would-be adversaries, and the book concludes with some recommendations for ending the Science Wars.

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  Red Leviathan - The Secret...

  Ryan Tucker Jones

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  The Soviet Union killed over six hundred thousand whales in the twentieth century, many of them illegally and secretly. That catch helped bring many whale species to near extinction by the 1970s, and the impacts of this loss of life still ripple through today’s oceans. In this new account, based on formerly secret Soviet archives and interviews with ex-whalers, environmental historian Ryan Tucker Jones offers a complete history of the role the Soviet Union played in the whales' destruction. 
   
   
   
  As other countries—especially the United States, Great Britain, Japan, and Norway—expanded their pursuit of whales to all corners of the globe, Stalin determined that the Soviet Union needed to join the hunt. Cold War intrigue encouraged this destruction, but, as Jones shows, there is a more complex history behind this tragic Soviet experiment. Jones compellingly describes the ultimate scientific irony: today's cetacean studies benefited from Soviet whaling, as Russian scientists on whaling vessels made key breakthroughs in understanding whale natural history and behavior. 
   
   
   
  Red Leviathan reveals how the Soviet public began turning against their country's whaling industry, working in parallel with Western environmental organizations like Greenpeace to help end industrial whaling—not long before the world's whales might have disappeared altogether.

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  The Economics of Urban...

  Lyric Vale

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  Urban transportation plays a pivotal role in shaping the economic, social, and environmental landscapes of cities. As populations grow and urban areas expand, the movement of people and goods becomes increasingly critical to maintaining economic vitality and quality of life. Urban transportation economics is the study of the costs and benefits associated with transportation systems, focusing on the ways in which these systems contribute to or detract from urban development. 
  At its core, urban transportation economics examines the interplay between infrastructure investments, operational costs, and the benefits derived from mobility and accessibility. Transportation systems enable individuals to commute to work, access essential services, and engage in social activities, while also facilitating the movement of goods that support local businesses and global trade. However, these benefits often come with significant costs, including financial expenses, environmental impacts, and social inequalities. Understanding this balance is crucial for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders who aim to design systems that maximize positive outcomes while minimizing negative externalities. 
  One of the key challenges in urban transportation economics is addressing the concept of externalities. Transportation systems often generate unintended consequences, such as traffic congestion, air pollution, and noise, which affect the broader community. These externalities can lead to market failures, where the true costs of transportation are not fully reflected in the prices users pay. Conversely, transportation systems can also produce positive externalities, such as increased economic activity and improved social cohesion, which are not always adequately valued. Striking a balance between these opposing forces is an essential component of transportation planning and policy.

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  Backyard Homesteading Essentials...

  Benjamin Adams

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  The all-inclusive guide "Backyard Homesteading Essentials: Your Guide to a Self-Sufficient Lifestyle" is your roadmap to adopting the age-old tradition of homesteading. Regardless of your level of experience, this book provides insightful analysis, helpful tips, and detailed instructions to help you establish a prosperous and sustainable homestead in your own backyard. 
  You will gain a clear understanding of all the necessary information to start your homesteading journey with confidence through a sequence of well-written chapters. Each chapter aims to provide you with the tools you need to take charge of your food production, lessen your environmental impact, and develop a closer relationship with the land and the food you eat. These tools range from comprehending the fundamentals of homesteading and designing your homestead layout to learning vital skills like gardening, animal husbandry, and food preservation. 
  However, "Backyard Homesteading Essentials" offers more than just helpful guidance. It delves into the underlying philosophy of homesteading, highlighting ideas like community building, self-sufficiency, and resiliency. You'll learn how homesteading provides a method to become more self-sufficient, conscious, and fulfilled, in addition to a way to grow food. 
  You'll discover helpful advice, true-to-life examples, and motivational tales from seasoned homesteaders woven throughout the book to highlight important ideas and show how homesteading ideas may be implemented in a variety of settings and circumstances. This book offers you the resources and motivation you need to design a self-sufficient and sustainable homestead that suits your particular needs, whether you have acres of rural land, a small urban lot, or both.

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  Snowbound Vol 1 - Hiking the PCT...

  Riley Riffel

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  In 2023, the Pacific Crest Trail was swallowed by the deepest snowpack in history. Most hikers waited for a better year. Riley laced his boots, hoisted his pack, and walked north. Snowbound is the story of one hiker’s path through 2,650 miles of relentless winter and the even harder terrain within. Battling exhaustion, river crossings, and weeks of silence, Riley confronted not just the weight of snow—but the weight of his past. Each step north was a letting go: of the version of himself shaped by fear, shame, and stories he no longer wanted to believe. From a near fall on Mt. Baden-Powell to the haunting stillness of Forester Pass, from the agony of loneliness to the quiet beauty of Leavenworth, this is a story of reckoning, resolve, and rising again. It’s not just a trail memoir. It’s a story about coming home to yourself—in the most unforgiving year on record.

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  Ultimate Blockchain Security...

  Taha Sajid

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  KEY FEATURES 
  -  An in-depth examination of the security aspects of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Hyperledger Fabric.
  -  Comprehensive coverage of smart contract vulnerabilities, attack analysis, and effective security measures.
  -  Leverage Blockchain Risk Management Framework for managing risks associated with blockchain technology
  -  Practical insights into testing and assessing the security of blockchain applications.
  -  Strategies and solutions for robust access control using blockchain-based identity and access management.
  -  Expert insights on identifying and categorizing risks using advanced threat modeling techniques.
  DESCRIPTIONThe Ultimate Blockchain Security Handbook will help you identify and remediate your Blockchain solution bugs before others do. Covering the latest threats and vulnerabilities, as well as effective mitigation strategies, it takes you on a journey from the security foundations of blockchain technology to implementing advanced security solutions for blockchain applications. It helps you identify, assess, and mitigate risks using a variety of tools and techniques, including threat modeling, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, attack analysis, and security audits. It covers formal verification methods for testing smart contract code, with an application of the K semantic framework. It then explores a range of blockchain security solutions, including zero-knowledge proof architecture, access control design, establishment of robust public key infrastructures, and the implementation of security logging and monitoring tools to track activities effectively.
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  -  Acquire proficiency in efficiently assessing and categorizing risks through comprehensive threat modeling exercises.
  -  Learn to conduct thorough audits of smart contracts and blockchain applications using diverse tools, formal verification methods, and established frameworks.
  -  Learn to design secure blockchain architectures by implementing cutting-edge techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, access controls, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and robust security logging.
  -  Learn  to take appropriate actions when encountering cryptocurrency-related internet scams, ensuring a safer digital environment.
  WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
  This book is tailored for blockchain developers, architects, security experts, software professionals, and researchers/cryptographers seeking in-depth knowledge of blockchain security. Whether you're building blockchain systems, strengthening security expertise, integrating blockchain into software, or delving into advanced research, this book equips you with essential skills and insights.
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Blockchain Security Overview
  2. Blockchain Security Variations
  3. Attack Vectors Management on Blockchain
  4. Blockchain Application Exploitation
  5. Blockchain Application Audit
  6. Blockchain Security Solution    
  Index

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