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  Purified - How Recycled Sewage...

  Peter Annin

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  In Purified, veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the nation's largest wastewater plants hopes to recycle one hundred percent of its wastewater by 2035. At each stop, listeners come face to face with the people who are struggling for, and against, recycled water. While the current filtration technology transforms sewage into something akin to distilled water—free of chemicals and safe to drink—water recycling's challenge isn't technology. It's terminology. Concerns about communities being used as "guinea pigs," sensationalist media coverage, and taglines like "toilet to tap" have repeatedly crippled water recycling efforts. Potable water recycling has become the hottest frontier in the race for expanded water supply options. But can public opinion turn in time to avoid the worst consequences? Purified's fast-paced narrative cuts through the fearmongering and misinformation to make the case that recycled water is direly needed in the climate-change era. Water cannot be taken for granted anymore—and that includes sewage.

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  Wild American Ginseng - Lessons...

  James McGraw

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  Wild American ginseng, America's most famous medicinal plant, is in trouble. In plain prose, James McGraw explains why as he translates the latest in ecological and conservation science findings on this unassuming understory herb. As the world's foremost authority on wild ginseng, McGraw is uniquely poised to present this story based on more than twenty years of uninterrupted field research. 
   
   
   
  McGraw traces the dramatic ecological history of ginseng in North America, documenting the ginseng-centric view of a world increasingly dominated by both direct and indirect actions of humans. Far more than a story of a single plant species, ginseng becomes a parable, a canary in a coal mine, for what is happening to our dwindling wild species across the globe. Documenting lingchi (death by a thousand cuts) in human interactions with wild species, McGraw shows us the evidence of our slowly eroding biodiversity and our diminishing global biotreasury. 
   
   
   
  Beyond merely documenting our destruction of nature, McGraw also offers a pathway to an optimistic future for ginseng and the wild species with whom we share the planet. He illuminates how a dramatic expansion of our commitment to sharing the planet with our fellow planetary companions is the key to preservation; and now is the time to do so.

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  Quantum Computers

  Introbooks Team

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  Scientists from Australia have found the smallest of the transistors recently. It is made by deliberately placing two atoms so closely. Then the university of Cambridge invention of the entangled LEDs is another revolutionary finding in the recent times. These two inventions are sure to back up with the efforts to build the quantum computers by and large. The research process is already on, since so many years now. The success is sure as it is expected by the scholars with the findings of the Entangles light emitting diodes and the world’s first ever smallest transistors. Computing power will be increasing indefinitely in the upcoming years and that can be met out to precision only with the launch of the quantum computers in the market.

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  OpenClaw AI Assistant on a...

  Jake Morrison

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  If you've been hesitant to deploy your own AI assistant because you're afraid of unpredictable costs spiraling out of control, this practical guide will change everything. OpenClaw AI Assistant on a Budget shows you exactly how to run a capable, always-available self-hosted AI agent for under $100 per month, and in many cases, for as little as $5 to $30. 
  Written by Jake Morrison, a full-stack engineer with over 14 years of experience, this no-nonsense handbook cuts through the hype and gives you actionable strategies that work in the real world. No theory, no fluff, just proven tactics from someone who has been building production systems since 2009. 
  What You'll Master: 
  Learn how to leverage Oracle Cloud free tier and budget VPS providers like Hetzner to host your agent without breaking the bank. Discover which hosting options can run OpenClaw at no ongoing cost and which paid alternatives offer the best value for guaranteed uptime. 
  Master OpenRouter API integration to access hundreds of AI models with a single key, making it simple to switch between cheap AI models like Claude Haiku, GPT-4o mini, and Gemini Flash for routine tasks while reserving premium models for complex reasoning. 
  Understand exactly where your tokens go and how to implement AI cost optimization strategies. You'll learn to trim system prompts, compact session history, and optimize bootstrap files to eliminate wasteful spending without sacrificing your agent's intelligence. 
  Discover the hidden cost of always-on features like heartbeats and cron jobs on budget configurations. You'll see how improper heartbeat settings can silently burn $50-100 per month and how to configure them properly for maximum efficiency. 
  Get three complete AI agent deployment templates: ultra-low-cost (under $5/month), regular usage ($8-15/month), and power user setups ($30-60/month) with real numbers and practical examples you can implement immediately.

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  Deep Learning - Understanding...

  Et Tu Code

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  This comprehensive audiobook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of deep learning, a subset of machine learning that involves the use of artificial neural networks to model and solve complex problems. The book covers the key concepts, techniques, and applications of deep learning, including the basics of neural networks and backpropagation, CNNs, RNNs, generative models, and ethical considerations. 
  With a focus on practical applications, the book explores the use of deep learning in various fields such as computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics. It also discusses future trends in deep learning, including advancements in hardware, software, and algorithms. 
  Each chapter is designed to build upon previous ones, making it easy for readers to follow along and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter. The book includes summaries, examples, and exercises to help reinforce key concepts and apply them to real-world scenarios.

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  Spaced Out - A Casual Approach...

  Kalpana Pot

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  Spaced Out is designed to give a brief overview on all of the subjects that pertain to astronomy and space sciences in a down-to-Earth way.  
  It is inspired by current space news and the most asked questions from popular science communicator Kalpana Pot’s online audience.  
  The subjects covered include our solar system, stars, galaxies, exoplanets, telescopes, spacetime, interstellar objects, relativity, quantum mechanics, debunking conspiracies, and the unknown.  
  Each page covers one specific concept that fits into the above categories. This gives the readers a general take on rather complex topics.  
  Readers are further encouraged to do their own deep-dive on the topics that interest them the most. 
  The more we learn about the Universe, the more we realize how much we don’t know. Discoveries that challenge what we once thought we knew happen all the time. This book is accurate for the time of the writing, but things can always change, and that’s what’s most exciting about science in general!  
  Space is for everyone. You’re never too old, too young, too uneducated, or even too busy to slow down and ponder the final frontier.

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