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  Evolve - Leveraging Artificial...

  Sharon Daniels

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  EVOLVE will remove the mystery of AI and bring global awareness to Arria. It will document the vision of NLG everywhere and the impact this technology will have on business and society. It will remove the fear of “robots coming” and communicate Arria’s purpose of ensuring “humanity will remain at the heart of artificial intelligence through natural language generation,” enabling people to do more, be more.

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  Seeing the Unseen - An...

  Simon Winston

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  In a world where technology shapes every facet of our lives, from how we work and communicate to how we explore the universe, understanding the digital landscape has become an essential skill. "Unveiling the Digital Frontier" takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate web of modern technology, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate this ever-evolving terrain. 
  From the origins of computing and the fundamentals of algorithms to the transformative forces of artificial intelligence and robotics, this book lays a strong foundation for comprehending the technological marvels that surround us. Delve into the Internet of Things (IoT) and witness the seamless integration of everyday objects into the digital realm. Explore the realms of Augmented and Virtual Reality and experience the merging of the real and the digital in ways previously thought unimaginable. 
  But this journey goes beyond the hardware and software; it delves into the heart of what makes technology powerful and potentially transformative. Discover the world of computer vision, where machines learn to see and understand our visual world, revolutionizing industries from healthcare to entertainment. Engage with the ethical and societal implications of technology, addressing vital topics like data privacy, security, and the moral challenges presented by artificial intelligence and automation. 
  At its core, this book is an invitation to harness the limitless potential of technology while cultivating a critical understanding of its impact on our world. Whether you're a technology enthusiast, a curious learner, or a professional navigating the digital age, this book provides a roadmap to traverse the complexities of the digital frontier. Let the pages of "Unveiling the Digital Frontier" be your guide as you embark on a journey of exploration, understanding, and empowerment in the ever-evolving landscape of modern technology. 
    
   

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  A History of the Warfare of...

  Andrew Dickson White

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  This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.  
   
  "A History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is a seminal two-volume work that delves into the prolonged struggle between science and religious orthodoxy throughout Western history. White, co-founder and first president of Cornell University, provides a comprehensive account of how religious dogma frequently stood in opposition to scientific advancements, from the age of Galileo to Darwinian evolution. He posits that this clash hindered intellectual progress and societal development, but also acknowledges the instances where religion fostered the growth of scientific understanding. Through detailed historical analysis, White underscores the necessity of maintaining a clear separation between theological beliefs and empirical investigation for the unhindered progress of knowledge.

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  Paleozoic Era The: The History...

  Editors Charles River

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  The current view of science is that Earth is around 4.6 billion years old, and the first 4 billion years of its development are known as the Precambrian period. For the first billion years or so, there was no life in Earth. Then the first single-celled life-forms, early bacteria and algae, began to emerge. It’s unclear where they came from or even if they originated on this planet at all, but this gradual development continued until around four billion years ago when suddenly (in geological terms) more complex forms of life began to emerge.  
  	Scientists call this time of an explosion of new forms of life the Paleozoic Era, and it stretched from around 541 to 250 million years ago. In the oceans and then on land, new creatures and plants began to appear in bewildering variety, and by the end of this period, life on Earth had diversified into a myriad of complex forms that filled virtually every habitat and niche available in the seas and on the planet’s only continent, Pangea. 
  	The Precambrian Period is divided into three eons: the Hadean, the Archaean, and the Proterozoic. One layer of carbon in rocks that date to the Archaean Eon, found on islands west of Greenland, seems to have fossilized tracks that may have been left by some form of organic life, but scientists simply are not certain. The oldest confirmed remains of life date from the same eon and were found in rocks in Western Australia, which were found to contain fossilized bacteria estimated to be 3.46 billion years old. It seems likely that there were thousands, perhaps even millions of forms of life in these early periods, and most seem to have been microscopic in size and very simple in developmental terms.

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  Your Attention is Sacred Except...

  Amelia Hruby

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  In a world full of distraction, how do we reclaim our fragmented attention to make the things we're here to create? 
  Your Attention is Sacred is a philosophical and spiritual manifesto for anyone who's sick of liking, commenting, subscribing, or scrolling. It's a rallying cry for artists, writers, teachers, healers, small business owners, and critical thinkers ready to break free from the attention economy and reclaim their creative integrity. 
  Inside, you'll find: 
  - An argument against the attention economy 
  - How to break up with "the algorithm" 
  - 5 Principles for cultivating your attention 
  - And in the supplemental materials: a 5-step plan for leaving any social media platform & 100 ways to share your work and life without social media 
  If you want to reclaim your fragmented attention, release any reasons you "should" be on social media, and reimagine your life after logging off - read this book.

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  Superfoods Silkworms and Spandex...

  Joe Schwarcz

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  In this new collection of bite-size pop science essays, bestselling author, chemistry professor, and radio broadcaster Dr. Joe Schwarcz shows that you can find science virtually anywhere you look. And the closer you look, the more fascinating it becomes. In this volume, we look through our magnifying glass at maraschino cherries, frizzy hair, duct tape, pickle juice, yellow school buses, aphrodisiacs, dental implants, and bull testes. If those don’t tickle your fancy, how about aconite murders, shot towers, book smells, Swarovski crystals, French wines, bees, or head transplants? You can also learn about the scientific escapades of James Bond, California’s confusing Proposition 65, the problems with oxygen on Mars, Valentine’s Meat Juice, the benefits of pasteurization, the pros and cons of red light therapy, the controversy swirling around perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), why English cucumbers are wrapped in plastic, and how probiotics may have seeded Hitler’s downfall. 
  		 
  Superfoods, Silkworms, and Spandex answers all your burning questions about the science of everyday life, like:
  		
  		why “superfood” is a marketing term, not a scientific one;
  		why plastic wrap is sometimes the environmental choice;
  		why supplements to reduce inflammation may just reduce your bank account;
  		how maraschino cherries went from a luxury good to a cheap sundae topper;
  		what’s behind “old book smell”;
  		how margarine became a hot item for bootleggers;
  		why duct tape is useful, but not on ducts; and
  		how onstage accidents led to fireproof fabrics.

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