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  Homewaters - A Human and Natural...

  David B. Williams

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  Not far from Seattle skyscrapers live 150-year-old clams, more than 250 species of fish, and underwater kelp forests as complex as any terrestrial ecosystem. For millennia, vibrant Coast Salish communities have lived beside these waters dense with nutrient-rich foods, with cultures intertwined through exchanges across the waterways. Transformed by settlement and resource extraction, Puget Sound and its future health now depend on a better understanding of the region's ecological complexities. 
   
   
   
  Focusing on the area south of Port Townsend and between the Cascade and Olympic mountains, Williams uncovers human and natural histories in, on, and around the Sound. In conversations with archaeologists, biologists, and tribal authorities, Williams traces how generations of humans have interacted with such species as geoducks, salmon, orcas, rockfish, and herring. He sheds light on how warfare shaped development and how people have moved across this maritime highway, in canoes, the mosquito fleet, and today's ferry system. The book also takes an unflinching look at how the Sound's ecosystems have suffered from human behavior, including pollution, habitat destruction, and the effects of climate change.

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  A Rescue Journey to a Royal Life

  Amirah William

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  In thirteen years of animal rescue, I have never been so moved as much as I have by the rescue of Koko.Her suffering was great at the hands of humans but she survived.A story of pain, courage, love and compassion, that moved a nation and reached the highest pinnacle. The Dubai Royal Family.The style of writing purposeful to suit all ages as a tool  to inspire a conversation about animal welfare.

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  Content is King - The Complete...

  Laura Briggs

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  Your brand is unique. Your website content should be, too. 
   
   
   
  Many businesses believe they know what sets their brand apart from the competition, only to discover they aren't connecting with their audience. With Content is King as your guide, you'll uncover your accurate Unique Value Proposition, so you can reach the customer-base that's been searching for you. Learn to craft quality, authentic content that converts window-shoppers into returning customers. 
   
    
   
  In an increasingly digital age, website content is the pinnacle launch pad that prompts your audience to act. Establish your brand values, determine the needs of your niche audience, and curate a website that highlights the exclusive opportunities only you can offer with Content is King as your go-to handbook. 
   
   
   
  Discover how to: build your content marketing strategy from scratch; define your Unique Value Proposition and tell your own story; navigate Search Engine Optimization and direct high-volume traffic to your platform; and discern your buyer's journey to customize and enhance your patron's experience. 
   
   
   
  Take your content to new heights with top-grade editorial, today!

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  Wildlife in the Balance

  Simon Mustoe

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  You are among the last in a long line of animals that were the likeliest to survive half a billion years of evolution. But you couldn't be here todaywithout all other wildlife. Over the past fifty years we've killed three quarters of the creatures we need to keep ecosystems healthy. Now wehave a choice to make: re-find our place among them, or succumb to the power of nature. This easy-to-read popular science book tells the untold story of why wildlife conservation is our greatest chance to rebuild a habitable Earth. Take a journey through some of our planet's most spectacular wildlife events and learn how the world works, the origin of life and our place in nature. This is the story of why animals are humanity's best hope. It’s also about your role in creating a more habitable planet for humanity, one that will again be rich with a diversity of colourful, and abundant wildlife.

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  The Twelve Steps - A Modern...

  Anonymous Anonymous

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  In this inventive and profound exploration of the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, an old-timer of the program reveals the recovery journey for what it truly is: a modern retelling of the classic hero's journey of transformation that frees spiritual energy trapped by addiction, pouring it back into the world, thus healing both the individual and the society. 
    
  “ … wonderfully sharp and knowing … unexpectedly gripping.”—Kirkus Reviews 
    
  2025 Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Nonfiction 
    
  The Twelve Step journey of recovery is, at its core, the modern retelling of the age-old archetype of the Hero’s Journey. This powerful pattern of transformation is revealed in three stages: separation, initiation, and return. These stages perfectly describe the journey of recovery as well, and when further broken down into their individual steps—such as answering the call, getting a mentor, and, most important of all, having that mentor introduce the hero to a Power greater than himself—the true meaning and purpose of the recovery journey comes alive. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero’s Journey deepens and inspires all those on their own journey of recovery, regardless of the type of program they are in. The treasures awaiting those bold enough to venture into the adventure will heal not only themselves, but all of humanity as well. 
    
  Classic tales from mythology, such as The Odyssey and the adventure of Hercules, as well as modern stories from popular literature and film, such as Luke Skywalker’s in the Star Wars series and Harry Potter’s journey through Hogwarts, plus many more, illuminate the Twelve Step journey, and offer a deeper and more reverent understanding of this sacred pattern of transformation. The Twelve Steps: A Modern Hero’s Journey entertains, informs, and delights readers with a profound new understanding of the journey they are on, a journey countless of heroes before him or her have taken since the beginning of time.

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  Ultimate Typescript Handbook

  Dan Wellman

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  Unleash the Power of Modern Web Development with Typescript
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - This book offers hands-on examples for Typescript programming
  - Advanced Typescript features such as enums, interfaces and namespaces explained
  - Shares best practices for structuring TypeScript code using type annotations. Helps develop maintainable and scalable TypeScript code.
  
  DESCRIPTION
  This book provides a comprehensive guide to TypeScript, a programming language that extends JavaScript with powerful features like static typing, classes, and interfaces. The book is divided into thirteen chapters that cover everything from setting up a development environment to building an Angular app with TypeScript. 
  
  We start with an introduction to TypeScript and its benefits and go on to explain how TypeScript can help developers write more maintainable, scalable code and catch errors before they make it to production. The book then dives into more technical topics like basic type annotations, using the TypeScript compiler, advanced features like enums and interfaces, and manipulating types. 
  
  The book then discusses chapters on classes and control flow analysis that are particularly helpful for developers looking to build more complex applications. The book teaches by example, with numerous code examples that illustrate the main concepts and approaches towards writing TypeScript programs and codes, and finishes with a comprehensive practical example that shows step-by-step development of a modern web application using TypeScript and Angular.
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  - Learn how to create a new TypeScript project with default settings and configurations. 
  - Discover how to incorporate basic type-annotations into your code for improved clarity and accuracy. 
  - Explore the use of type-aliases, interfaces, and enums to write more organized and expressive TypeScript code. 
  - Gain knowledge on building modular and error-free applications in TypeScript. 
  - Discover how to leverage type-guards, classes, and other TypeScript utilities to write more robust code. 
  - Learn how to work with advanced features like generics and take your TypeScript skills to the next level.
  
  WHO IS THIS BOOK FOR?
  This book is targeted towards front-end developers who are familiar with JavaScript and are interested in expanding their skillset with TypeScript. Whether you are a beginner with little to no experience or an intermediate developer looking for a reference guide, this book is designed to help you supercharge your development and enhance your tooling. With its clear and concise explanations, it's perfect for those who are new to TypeScript and looking to gain a deeper understanding of its capabilities.
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  Chapter 1: Introduction to TypeScript and its Benefits
  Chapter 2: Setting Up a Development Environment
  Chapter 3: Basic Type Annotations
  Chapter 4: Using the TypeScript Compiler
  Chapter 5: Enums, Interfaces, and Namespaces
  Chapter 6: Objects, Arrays, and Tuples in TypeScript
  Chapter 7: Functions in TypeScript
  Chapter 8: Classes in TypeScript
  Chapter 9: Control Flow Analysis
  Chapter 10: Manipulating Types
  Chapter 11: TypeScript Modules
  Chapter 12: Creating Declaration Files
  Chapter 13: TypeScript Project: Creating an Angular App

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