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  Running After Paradise - Hope...

  Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons

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  Brazil’s Atlantic Forest is a paradise to many. In Southern Bahia, surfers, billionaires, travelers, and hippies mingle with environmentalists, family farmers, quilombolas (descendants of formerly enslaved people), and nativos, or “locals.” Each of these groups has connections to the unique environment, culture, and character of this region as their home, their source of a livelihood, or perhaps their vacation escape. And while these connections sometimes converge, at other times they clash. 
  The pressures on this tropical forest are palpable, and people’s responses to these pressures are also varied. What was once the state’s economic mainstay, cacao production, is only now beginning to make a comeback after a disease decimated the crops of large and small farmers alike. Tourism, another economic hope, is susceptible to economic crises and pandemics. And the threat of a massive state-led infrastructure project involving mining, a railroad, and an international port has loomed over the region for well over a decade. 
  Southern Bahia is at a crossroads: develop a sustainable, forest-based economy or risk losing the identity and soul of this place forevermore. Through the lives of environmentalists, farmers, quilombolas, and nativos—people who are in and of this place—this book brings the people alive who are grappling with this dilemma. 
  Anthropologist Colleen M. Scanlan Lyons brings the eye of a storyteller to present this complex struggle, weaving in her own challenges of balancing family and fieldwork alongside the stories of the people who live in this dynamic region. Intertwined tales, friendships, and hope emerge as people both struggle to sustain their lives in a biodiversity hotspot and strive to create their paradise. 
  For those interested, this book is also available in e-book and physical print formats, which contain the table of contents, maps, acknowledgements, pictures of the people and stories featured, footnotes, references, and an index.

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  Data Governance Guide -...

  Mark Jackson

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  Data Governance Guide: Principles, Practices, and Implementation offers a comprehensive roadmap for understanding, establishing, and executing robust data governance practices within any organization. 
  This book provides a clear and actionable framework for building a successful data governance program, covering everything from foundational principles to advanced implementation strategies. Whether you're a data professional, a CDO, or a business leader, this guide will help you navigate the complexities of data governance with confidence. 
  Data Governance Guide is more than just a theoretical exploration; it's a hands-on resource filled with actionable insights, practical advice, and tools to help you achieve data excellence. Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies needed to harness the full potential of your data, enhance decision-making, and ensure compliance in an increasingly complex digital landscape. 
   

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  Website Planning Guide - Your...

  Jeffrey Wiggins

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  Website Planning Guide: Your Roadmap to a Powerful Online Presence 
  Embark on a transformative journey with the "Website Planning Guide," your essential audiobook for mastering the art of creating an impactful online presence. This comprehensive resource is designed for anyone looking to build or enhance their website, whether you're a small business owner, entrepreneur, or individual eager to establish a personal brand. 
  Discover the critical steps to effective website planning, from defining your goals and objectives to understanding your target audience. Learn how to conduct thorough market research, analyze your competitors, and create compelling user personas that resonate with your visitors. This guide delves into crafting a content strategy that captivates and engages, while also emphasizing the importance of an intuitive user experience. 
  As you progress, you will explore the latest technologies and platforms available, helping you choose the best solutions tailored to your specific needs. Gain insights into design principles that not only enhance aesthetics but also drive functionality and accessibility. 
  The "Website Planning Guide" provides practical tips and actionable advice that empowers you to take control of your online presence, ensuring that your website not only attracts visitors but also converts them into loyal customers. With a clear roadmap laid out, you will be equipped to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape and achieve your online aspirations. 
  Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to improve an existing site, this audiobook serves as your trusted companion, guiding you through each step with clarity and expertise. Listen, learn, and take your online presence to new heights!

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  Agrostology - Grasses of the...

  Mike Crawford

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  Agrostology, the scientific study of grasses, is a crucial field of botany that explores the diversity, structure, and ecological significance of grasses. Grasses belong to the Poaceae family, one of the largest and most economically important plant families in the world. These plants play a foundational role in ecosystems, agriculture, and human civilization. From the vast prairies and savannas to the rice and wheat fields that sustain billions of people, grasses shape the landscapes of both natural and human-altered environments. 
  The study of grasses has a long history, dating back to early agricultural societies that first domesticated cereal crops. The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China relied on grasses such as wheat, barley, and rice to establish permanent settlements. Over time, the understanding of grass physiology, reproduction, and ecological functions deepened, leading to advancements in agronomy, ecology, and land management. By the 19th and 20th centuries, agrostology emerged as a specialized discipline within botany, focusing on grass classification, physiology, and ecosystem dynamics. 
  Grasses are uniquely adapted to a wide range of environmental conditions. They thrive in temperate, tropical, and even arid climates, displaying remarkable resilience through specialized growth mechanisms. Their ability to reproduce through both seeds and vegetative propagation allows them to colonize and dominate various habitats. Many grass species employ C4 photosynthesis, an efficient metabolic pathway that enables them to survive in hot, dry environments. This adaptability makes grasses a dominant plant group in many ecosystems, providing habitat and food for numerous animal species.

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  Ultimate Pandas for Data...

  Tahera Firdose

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  Unlock the power of Data Manipulation with Pandas.
  Book Description
  Unlock the power of Pandas, the essential Python library for data analysis and manipulation. This comprehensive guide takes you from the basics to advanced techniques, ensuring you master every aspect of pandas. You'll start with an introduction to pandas and data analysis, followed by in-depth explorations of pandas Series and DataFrame, the core data structures.
  Learn essential skills for data cleaning and filtering, and master grouping and aggregation techniques to summarize and analyze your data sets effectively. Discover how to reshape and pivot data, join and merge multiple datasets, and handle time series analysis.
  Enhance your data analysis with compelling visualizations using Matplotlib, and apply your knowledge in a real-world scenario by analyzing bank customer churn. Through hands-on examples and practical use cases, this book equips you with the tools to clean, filter, aggregate, reshape, merge, and visualize data effectively, transforming it into actionable insights.
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to Pandas and Data Analysis
  2. Pandas Series
  3. Pandas DataFrame
  4. Data Cleaning with Pandas
  5. Data Filtering with Pandas
  6. Grouping and Aggregating Data
  7. Reshaping and Pivoting in Pandas
  8. Joining and Merging Data in Pandas
  9. Introduction to Time Series Analysis in Pandas
  10. Visualization Using Matplotlib
  11. Analyzing Bank Customer Churn Using Pandas    
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  Biological Science - Exploring...

  Jeron Iris

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  This bundle contains 4 titles, which are the following: 
  Astrobiology - With fascinating insights into the building blocks of life, planetary habitability, and the latest advancements in space exploration, this guide reveals how scientists are pushing the boundaries of knowledge to find evidence of life elsewhere. This comprehensive guide brings together the latest research in chemistry, planetary science, and evolutionary biology, offering readers a glimpse into the potential forms that extraterrestrial life might take and what discovering it would mean for humanity. 
  Biology - At its core, biology explores the characteristics of life, which include organization, metabolism, homeostasis, growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, and adaptation. All living organisms share these characteristics, though they may express them in various ways. From the microscopic bacteria that live in the soil to the complex human body, biological processes are at work, and each organism plays a part in maintaining the balance of ecosystems. 
  Genetics - Each organism's genetic material is contained within its cells, and it is organized into structures called chromosomes. In humans, for example, there are 23 pairs of chromosomes, with one set inherited from each parent. Within these chromosomes are thousands of genes, each responsible for specific traits. These traits can range from eye color and blood type to more complex characteristics like susceptibility to certain diseases. 
  Microbiology - Microbiology is the branch of science that deals with the study of microorganisms, which are organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa. Although these tiny life forms are invisible to the unaided eye, they play a vital role in the environment, human health, and various industrial processes.

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