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  The Means of Prediction - How AI...

  Maximilian Kasy

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  AI is inescapable, from its mundane uses online to its increasingly consequential decision-making in courtrooms, job interviews, and wars. 
   
  As Maximilian Kasy shows, artificial intelligence, far from being an unstoppable force, is irrevocably shaped by human decisions—choices made to date by the ownership class that steers its development and deployment. Kasy shows that the technology of AI is ultimately not that complex. It is insidious, however, in its capacity to steer results to its owners’ wants and ends. Kasy clearly and accessibly explains the fundamental principles on which AI works, and, in doing so, reveals that the real conflict isn’t between humans and machines, but between those who control the machines and the rest of us. 
   
  The Means of Prediction offers a powerful vision of the future of AI: a future not shaped by technology, but by the technology’s owners. Amid a deluge of debates about technical details, new possibilities, and social problems, Kasy cuts to the core issue: Who controls AI’s objectives, and how is this control maintained? The answer lies in what he calls “the means of prediction,” or the essential resources required for building AI systems: data, computing power, expertise, and energy. As Kasy shows, in a world already defined by inequality, one of humanity’s most consequential technologies has been and will be steered by those already in power. 
   
  Against those stakes, Kasy offers a framework both for understanding AI’s capabilities and for designing its public control. He makes a compelling case for democratic control over AI objectives as the answer to  
  mounting concerns about AI’s risks and harms. The Means of Prediction is a revelation, both an expert undressing of a technology that has masqueraded as more complicated and a compelling call for public oversight of this transformative technology.

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  Wait Five Minutes - Weatherlore...

  Shelley Ingram, Willow G. Mullins

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  The weather governs our lives. It fills gaps in conversations, determines our dress, and influences our architecture. No matter how much our lives may have moved indoors, no matter how much we may rely on technology, we still monitor the weather. Wait Five Minutes: Weatherlore in the Twenty-First Century draws from folkloric, literary, and scientific theory to offer up new ways of thinking about this most ancient of phenomena. 
   
   
   
  Weatherlore is a concept that describes the folk beliefs and traditions about the weather that are passed down casually among groups of people. From detailing personal experiences at picnics and suburban lawns to critically analyzing storm stories, novels, and flood legends, contributors offer engaging multidisciplinary perspectives on weatherlore. 
   
   
   
  As we move further into the twenty-first century, an increasing awareness of climate change and its impacts on daily life calls for a folkloristic reckoning with the weather and a rising need to examine vernacular understandings of weather and climate. Weatherlore helps us understand and shape global political conversations about climate change and biopolitics at the same time that it influences individual, group, and regional lives and identities. We use weather, and thus its folklore, to make meaning of ourselves, our groups, and, quite literally, our world.

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  Why Geese Don't Get Obese (and...

  Eric P. Widmaier

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  Imagine being able to consume 250,000 calories daily without gaining weight. 
  If you had the metabolism of a shrew you could. And while most of us can't hold our breath for more than a few minutes, the Weddell seal can remain under water for a full 75 minutes! 
  Through many amazing examples, Why Geese Don't Get Obese discusses the mechanisms humans and other creatures have evolved to gauge their need for food; gather water and oxygen; circulate blood; regulate body temperature; respond to stressful situations; and maintain other survival needs. 
  Peppy prose and just the right amount of detail make this audio-book a delight and a fitting ode to the remarkable resilience of nature!

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  Surgeon Secrets to Captivating...

  Ashby Lockridge

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  Surgeon Secrets to Captivating Insights 
  ⭐⭐ A Simplified Guide with In-Depth Explanations! ⭐⭐ 
  Are you eager to advance in your career and enhance your understanding of the resilience exhibited behind operating room doors?  
  Do you need a thorough guide that equips you with all the essential information to grasp the complexities of this vital field?  
  Your search ends here!  
  This audiobook is your ultimate resource for enriching your knowledge, honing your skills, and engaging in practical exercises. With these tools in hand, you'll be poised for success.  
  Now updated to align with modern practices in the operating room. 
  Key features of this enhanced guide include: 
  - Insightful perspectives on the challenges and triumphs experienced in surgical environments 
  - Comprehensive explanations of the human resilience demonstrated in high-pressure situations 
  - Effective strategies for preparing for the demands of surgical practice and overcoming obstacles 
  Our audiobook stands out due to its thorough approach, which is crucial for your success in understanding this intricate field. Concepts are explored in depth, ensuring you won't just skim the surface. 
  Crafted with a clear structure and accessible language, "Surgeon Secrets to Captivating Insights" guarantees seamless transitions between topics. Say farewell to complicated jargon and welcome clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
  So, why hesitate? Click the BUY NOW button to secure your copy and embark on your journey to uncovering the inspiring stories of humanity's resilience behind operating room doors! 

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  Data Engineering Beginners

  Anthony Sinclair

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Data is the backbone of every modern business — but raw data alone has little value without the systems that collect, transform, store, and deliver it efficiently. Data Engineering is your practical guide to designing scalable data pipelines, managing large-scale data architectures, and building reliable data platforms that power analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence. 
   
  This book takes readers from foundational concepts to advanced engineering practices used by today’s leading technology companies. You’ll explore data modeling, ETL and ELT pipelines, cloud-based architectures, distributed processing frameworks, real-time streaming, orchestration tools, and data warehousing strategies. Along the way, you’ll gain hands-on insights into technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, SQL, Python, and cloud ecosystems like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. 
   
  Designed for aspiring data engineers, software developers, analysts, and IT professionals, this book combines theory with practical examples, industry best practices, and real-world case studies. Whether you are building your first pipeline or modernizing enterprise-scale data infrastructure, this guide will help you create systems that are scalable, secure, and production-ready.

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  Amazon Redshift

  Sam Kusi

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  Amazon Redshift is AWS’s fully managed cloud data warehouse, built to help organisations analyse large volumes of data quickly and efficiently. 
   
  In this concise edition of Cloud Uncovered, Sam Kusi explains what Amazon Redshift is, how it works, and why businesses use it to turn vast datasets into meaningful insights. Discover how Redshift supports large-scale analytics, SQL-based querying, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making without the burden of managing traditional data warehouse infrastructure. 
   
  Designed for beginners, aspiring cloud professionals, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of AWS, this short audio explainer makes a powerful cloud analytics service clear and accessible. 
   
  Cloud Uncovered — where cloud computing meets clarity.

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