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  Nature on the Doorstep - A Year...

  Angela E. Douglas

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  Nature on the Doorstep reveals the simple pleasures of paying attention to the natural world in one’s own backyard over the course of a year.  
  Angela Douglas shares the joys and curiosities of a decidedly ordinary patch of green in upstate New York cultivated through the art of “strategic neglect"―sometimes taking a hand to manage wildlife, more often letting nature go its own way. 
  From the first flowers of spring and the fireflies of high summer to a hoarding chipmunk in the fall and cardinals singing in the winter, Douglas shows us the magic of welcoming unexpected plant life and animal life into one’s backyard. Along the way, she weaves intimate observations of wildlife with morsels of natural history; a surprise visit from a Cooper’s hawk, for instance, prompts reflection about why bird eye colors vary. 
  A paean to the richness we find when we stop to look and let be, Nature on the Doorstep celebrates the role humble backyards play both in conservation efforts and in an expanded appreciation of the living world.

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  Fall Asleep to Woodland Paths -...

  Winthrop Packard

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  Step into the serene world of Woodland Paths, the reflective nature essays by Winthrop Packard, narrated by the soothing voice of Andrew Bond and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If restless nights or a busy mind are keeping you awake, this audiobook is designed to gently lull you into a peaceful and restorative sleep. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Andrew Bond’s calming narration guide you along tranquil forest trails, where thoughtful observations of nature’s quiet beauty unfold. Experience the gentle rhythm of the seasons, the peaceful stillness of wooded glades, and the timeless wisdom found beneath the trees—all while easing into deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we create tranquil content designed to help you unwind and fall asleep effortlessly. This audiobook features slow, gentle narration paired with soft background music, offering the perfect escape into dreamland. 
  If you’re seeking a soothing way to end your day, this is the perfect choice. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Andrew’s serene voice carry you down the peaceful Woodland Paths. Wake up feeling refreshed, with a sense of calm and connection to the natural world.

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  Tyrannosaurus Rex The: The...

  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. The T-Rex was around 13 feet tall at the hips (its tallest point since it isn’t believe to have stood upright), it was over 35 feet long, and it weighed about nine metric tons. Like most therapods, it had very powerful hind legs and much smaller fore legs, so the front legs look almost comically small. This dinosaur also had a large and powerful tail to counterbalance its very large head (some T-Rex skulls are nearly five feet long). Within the skull was a massive jaw lined with teeth up to a foot long. A reconstructive study has estimated that a T-Rex jaw was capable of exerting a pressure of over 55,000 Newtons; the equivalent of almost six tons of pressure. It was fast too, possibly capable of moving at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. 

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  AI Artifical Intelligence The...

  ian batantu

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  This book is a comprehensive guide to the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, from machine learning to deep neural networks & opportunities in AI. This book explores how AI is transforming industries and includes exclusive bonus content for my devoted readers at the end of the book. Whether you're a tech pro or just starting to explore AI, this book is your ultimate guide to understanding and harnessing the power of this transformative technology

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  History of England from the...

  Thomas Babington Macaulay

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  This is volume 4 chapter 18 of a series of books written by the Baron Macaulay (1800-1859) in the 19th century. It starts with a brief resume of the history of England up until the Stuart kings and then starts to delve into a little more detail. Macaulay is primarily fascinated by ending of any claim to divine right of kings and the growing role of Parliament in the governing of the country. He sees the accession of William and Mary (Dutch, Protestant royalty) to the British throne as a key moment in the history of the British Isles. This is a book delightful for the literary gifts of the author and intriguing for his view of 18th century English and world politics.(Jim Mowatt)

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  Daily History Facts

  Michael Finney

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  Every day, a little bit of history disappears into time, then we create more new history that requires attention and study. This book aims to preserve pieces of our historical record for posterity.

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