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  Key to the City - How Zoning...

  Sara C. Bronin

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  In Key to the City, legal scholar and architect Sara C. Bronin examines how zoning became such a prevailing force and reveals its impact—and its potential for good. Outdated zoning codes have maintained racial segregation, prioritized cars over people, and enabled great ecological harm. But, as Bronin argues, once we recognize the power of zoning, we can harness it to create the communities we desire, and deserve. Drawing on her own experience leading the overhaul of Hartford's zoning code and exploring the efforts of activists and city planners across the country, Bronin shows how new codes are reshaping our cities—from Baltimore to Chicago, Las Vegas to Minneapolis, and beyond. In Boston, a law fought for by a passionate group of organizers, farmers, and beekeepers is transforming the city into a haven for urban farming. In Tucson, zoning codes are mitigating the impacts of climate change and drought-proofing neighborhoods in peril. In Delray Beach, Florida, a new code aims to capture and maintain the town's colorful spirit through its architecture. 
   
   
   
  With clarity and insight, Bronin demystifies the power of an inscrutable organizing force in our lives and invites us to see zoning as a revolutionary vehicle for change. In Key to the City, she puts forward a practical and energizing vision for how we can reimagine our communities.

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  Paleoclimatology - Climates of...

  Mike Crawford

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  Paleoclimatology is the study of past climates, offering insights into how Earth's climate system has changed over millions of years. By examining ancient climate patterns, scientists can better understand the mechanisms driving climate change and apply this knowledge to modern and future climate predictions. Unlike modern meteorology, which focuses on short-term weather patterns, paleoclimatology reconstructs long-term climate trends using indirect evidence from natural records. 
  One of the fundamental reasons for studying past climates is to identify natural climate variability and distinguish it from human-induced changes. The Earth's climate has undergone significant shifts, from ice ages to warm interglacial periods, often driven by factors such as variations in solar radiation, volcanic activity, and changes in ocean currents. Understanding these past fluctuations helps scientists assess current climate trends in a broader historical context. 
  Reconstructing ancient climates relies on multiple sources of evidence, known as climate proxies. These proxies include ice cores, tree rings, sediment deposits, and fossilized remains, each providing valuable data about past temperatures, atmospheric composition, and precipitation patterns. Ice cores, for example, contain trapped air bubbles that reveal historical levels of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane. Tree rings can indicate annual climate variations, with thicker rings often signifying favorable growing conditions and thinner rings reflecting harsher climates. Sediment layers from oceans and lakes provide further clues about past environmental conditions, preserving pollen, microorganisms, and mineral compositions that reflect climate changes over thousands or even millions of years.

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  Raising Ducks at Home - The...

  Ava Taylor

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  The fundamental book "Raising Ducks at Home: The Essential Guide to Duck Care, Breeds, and Habits" is ideal for anyone contemplating getting ducks or who has already begun the process.   
  Written by longtime duck specialists, the book is an invaluable tool that caters to the needs of both novice and seasoned duck farmers. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, this book is designed to meet your needs, making you feel included and catered to.  
  The guide covers every facet of caring for ducks, from choosing the best breed for your purposes to giving adequate housing, food, and medical attention, all in simple and easy-to-read language. Readers will discover comprehensive details on various duck breeds, with insights into the breed's unique traits and ecological adaptability. 
  The book also explores ducks' intriguing habits and behaviours, providing insightful information on their communication styles, mating rituals, and social dynamics. This guide gives you the information and resources to maintain your feathery friends' health, happiness, and well-being, whether you're raising ducks for eggs, meat or just as cherished pets.  
  Overflowing with helpful hints, troubleshooting guidance, and motivational tales, "Raising Ducks at Home" is more than just a guidebook; it's an affectionate celebration of the pleasures and difficulties of raising ducks. This book equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to handle any situation, making you feel prepared and capable on your journey of raising ducks. 

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  Beyond Binary - Navigating the...

  Lucas Mitchell

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  Beyond traditional binary frameworks, "Beyond Binary: Navigating the Era of New Age Artificial Intelligence" thoroughly examines the complex field of artificial intelligence (AI). This ground-breaking book, written with thorough research and perceptive analysis, urges readers to embrace the complexity and nuance inherent in this transformative technology of artificial intelligence (AI) and to move beyond fundamental dichotomies in their approach. 
  The book starts by analyzing AI's complex nature and going beyond the simplistic notion that AI is either helpful or harmful. Instead, it explores AI's influence on ethics, society, and humanity, encouraging readers to think critically about its significant ramifications. Through several thought-provoking hypothetical situations and real-world case studies, the author guides readers through the ethical issues surrounding AI, including algorithmic bias, data security, and privacy. 
  The book "Beyond Binary" makes responsible AI development and application one of its main concerns. The book invites readers to embrace a balanced and informed stance on AI, appreciating its potential for innovation and advancement and the ethical and societal issues it offers rather than giving in to fear or irrational enthusiasm. By promoting a more profound comprehension of AI's intricacies, the book enables readers to actively mold the field's future by supporting laws and procedures that put human welfare and ethical concerns first. 
  In summary, everyone looking to comprehend and negotiate the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence would find "Beyond Binary: Navigating the Era of New Age Artificial Intelligence" a must-read. Using its careful examination and moral reflection, the book provides a guide for accepting AI's potential while being aware of its associated risks

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  Sleep Better to Thrive -...

  Dr Sui H. Wong MD FRCP

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  Are you searching for answers on how to sleep well? 
  Research shows that maintaining quality sleep health can reduce the risk of heart disease, aid in dementia prevention, manage migraines effectively, and overcome insulin resistance! 
  When struggling with sleep deprivation and nighttime disturbances, your first thought might be to reach for the best sleep aid or supplement with extra coffee in the morning. But what if you could sleep better in a more natural, holistic way? 
  Sleep Better to Thrive: Practical Steps That Will Enhance Your Life is the sleep book you need! This isn't your typical self-help book; it's a comprehensive guide to holistic lifestyle change that will lead to long-term health and overall wellness. In this workbook, you'll explore:the science of sleep, with an explanation of why we sleep, and what your circadian rhythm is.simple self-help strategies for when you have trouble sleeping, alongside free or low-cost tricks and tools to implement in daily life.empowering insight to help you work toward better body health, improve your mood, and increase productivity for bigger success!worksheets and activities that will promote overall wellness, nurturing a healthy body and mind.a practical guide to help you craft the perfect sleep routine so you can sleep deeper and get the sound sleep you deserve! 
  This sleep book for adults is aimed at anyone who wants to get quality sleep, with additional considerations for busy families and those looking to fight the effects of aging, boost focus and think clearly. 
  Start getting better sleep tonight by adding this book to your collection today!

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  Mystic Matter - The Strangest...

  Dirk Fallon

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  “Mystic Matter – The Strangest Stuff in Space” is an awe-inspiring deep dive into the bizarre and bewildering materials that make up our universe. This 3-in-1 collection takes you far beyond everyday matter into the heart of cosmic mystery, exploring the strangest and most elusive elements of existence. Through Mystical Matter, you’ll unravel the secrets of dark matter, antimatter, and strange particles that challenge the very rules of classical physics. Why can’t we see dark matter? What happens when antimatter collides with matter? These questions and more are explored in ways both captivating and understandable. 
  In Cosmic Alchemy, you’ll journey through the lifecycle of stars, watching them forge the elements in massive furnaces before dying in dramatic explosions that scatter their atomic creations across the cosmos. This book illuminates how the universe transforms—from hydrogen to gold—and reveals the mystical science behind the periodic table written in the stars. 
  Finally, The Quantum Darkness plunges into the smallest scales of existence, where particles pop in and out of reality and the vacuum of space is anything but empty. You’ll encounter quantum fluctuations, strange forces, and the very limits of our scientific understanding. 
  Whether you're a casual space enthusiast or a seasoned science lover, this book provides a thrilling, accessible, and mind-expanding tour of the most puzzling phenomena in modern astrophysics. Discover how the invisible shapes the visible, how stars play alchemist, and how our universe is woven together by forces still beyond our grasp. With rich insights and vivid explanations, Mystic Matter invites you to explore a universe far stranger—and more wondrous—than fiction.

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