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  Taming Silicon Valley - How We...

  Gary Marcus

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  On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century. In this powerful manifesto, Marcus explains how Big Tech is taking advantage of us, how AI could make things much worse, and, most importantly, what we can do to safeguard our democracy, our society, and our future. 
   
   
   
  Marcus explains the potential—and potential risks—of AI in the clearest possible terms and how Big Tech has effectively captured policymakers. He begins by laying out what is lacking in current AI, what the greatest risks of AI are, and how Big Tech has been playing both the public and the government, before digging into why the US government has thus far been ineffective at reining in Big Tech. He then offers real tools, including eight suggestions for what a coherent AI policy should look like—from data rights to layered AI oversight to meaningful tax reform—and closes with how ordinary citizens can push for what is so desperately needed. Taming Silicon Valley is a must-listen for every concerned citizen.

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  Crack the Code: Easy Strategies...

  Bridger Harkwell

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  Crack the Code: Easy Strategies to Conquer the ASVAB 
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  Urology - The Urinary System:...

  Mike Crawford

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  The urinary system, also known as the excretory or renal system, plays a crucial role in maintaining the body’s internal balance by regulating the composition of the blood, removing waste products, and ensuring proper fluid and electrolyte levels. It consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, each of which plays an essential role in the formation, storage, and excretion of urine. This system is not only responsible for removing waste products but also for maintaining the body’s homeostasis, which is critical for overall health and function. 
  At the core of the urinary system are the kidneys, which are two bean-shaped organs located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage. The kidneys filter approximately 200 liters of blood daily, removing waste and excess substances, such as salts and toxins. These waste products are transformed into urine, which is then transported to the bladder for storage. The kidneys also regulate important functions, such as blood pressure, red blood cell production, and calcium levels, by releasing various hormones and enzymes. This intricate process allows the kidneys to maintain the body’s internal balance, ensuring the proper function of organs and tissues. 
  The ureters are muscular tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. Their primary role is to transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder through a series of peristaltic movements, which are wave-like contractions that push the urine downward. The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that serves as a reservoir for urine. As the bladder fills with urine, its walls stretch, and stretch receptors send signals to the brain, prompting the sensation of the need to urinate. When it’s time to void, the bladder contracts and expels the urine through the urethra.

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  Costa Rican Natural History -...

  Daniel H. Janzen

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  This volume is a synthesis of existing knowledge about the flora and fauna of Costa Rica. The major portion of the book consists of detailed accounts of agricultural species, vegetation, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, and insects. "This is an extraordinary, virtually unique work. . . . The tremendous amount of original, previously unpublished, firsthand information is remarkable."—Peter H. Raven, Director, Missouri Botanical Garden "An essential resource for anyone interested in tropical biology. . . . It can be used both as an encyclopedia—a source of facts on specific organisms—and as a source of ideas and generalizations about tropical ecology."—Alan P. Smith, Ecology

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  Ashlan Chidester

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  Service Contracts for Ongoing Operations  
  Water Works: Essential Management and Safety  
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  Classical Electrodynamics -...

  Mark Hedges

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  Electromagnetic theory is one of the fundamental pillars of physics, providing the framework for understanding electric and magnetic fields and their interactions. It is essential not only for classical physics but also for modern advancements in engineering, communications, and quantum mechanics. This chapter introduces the historical development of electrodynamics and the significance of Maxwell’s equations, which form the foundation of classical electromagnetism. 
  The origins of electromagnetic theory can be traced back to early observations of static electricity and magnetism. The ancient Greeks, particularly Thales of Miletus, noted that rubbing amber could attract small objects, laying the groundwork for electrostatics. By the 17th century, William Gilbert’s studies on magnetism and Benjamin Franklin’s experiments on electricity further developed the understanding of electric and magnetic phenomena. The 18th and 19th centuries saw rapid progress, with Charles-Augustin de Coulomb formulating the inverse-square law of electrostatics and André-Marie Ampère discovering the relationship between current and magnetic fields. Michael Faraday’s groundbreaking work on electromagnetic induction demonstrated that a changing magnetic field could induce an electric current, setting the stage for the unification of electricity and magnetism.

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