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  Data Modeling and Database...

  Brian Murray

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  "Data Modeling and Database Design: Turn Your Data into Actionable Insights" is a comprehensive 3 in 1 guide to designing and implementing effective database solutions. With the explosion of data in today's world, businesses and organizations need reliable and efficient ways to store, manage, and analyze data. This book provides a step-by-step approach to data modeling and database design, covering the fundamentals of database management and advanced techniques for optimizing data storage and retrieval. 
  Starting with an introduction to data modeling and database design, the book covers the essential concepts and techniques for creating a data model that accurately represents the data and supports the organization's business requirements. It then explores database design, covering the creation of database schemas, normalization, and indexing, and the implementation of database objects such as tables, views, and stored procedures. 
  The book also covers advanced topics such as data warehousing, big data, and cloud databases. It discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by these new technologies and provides practical guidance on how to design and implement effective database solutions in these environments. 
  Throughout the book, the emphasis is on practical, real-world examples, with case studies and examples drawn from a variety of industries and domains. The book is aimed at database developers, data architects, and data analysts, as well as anyone interested in learning about data modeling and database design. 
  By the end of the book, readers will have a comprehensive understanding of data modeling and database design, and the skills and knowledge needed to design and implement effective database solutions that turn data into actionable insights. 
   

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  Engineering - from Civizilation...

  Jr. O. S. Beyer

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  What is engineering for: private profit or the public good? 
   
  In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, mechanical engineer O. S. Beyer, Jr. examines the transformation of American engineering and the economic forces reshaping the profession. 
   
  Beyer traces the field from its early pioneers—independent builders and inventors who designed roads, machinery, cities, and public infrastructure—to the rise of modern industrial corporations. As technology became increasingly essential to manufacturing and transportation, engineers gained greater technical responsibility but often lost control over how their work was used. 
   
  Instead of serving society directly, many became salaried employees required to prioritize corporate profit, production speed, and financial efficiency. Beyer warns that engineering systems designed without concern for human consequences can reduce workers to little more than parts in an industrial machine. 
   
  He also challenges engineers to reconsider their position between corporate leadership and organized labor. Because their decisions directly affect wages, safety, working conditions, and quality of life, engineers cannot remain socially neutral. 
   
  For Beyer, technical knowledge alone is not enough. Engineers must understand economics, politics, labor, and human behavior if technology is to improve society rather than simply enrich private owners. 
   
  Originally published in 1922, *Engineering* is a thought-provoking examination of professional ethics, corporate power, industrial labor, and the responsibility of those who design the systems on which modern life depends. 
   
  Narrated by John Riddle.

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  Rainy Christmas Sounds - 8D...

  Sleep Sounds Sanctuary

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  Step into the warmth of the season and the calm of falling rain. Rainy Christmas Sounds invites you to unwind in a cozy holiday retreat where gentle rain meets the soft hum of nature’s white noise — all captured in breathtaking 8D immersive audio. Each drop seems to fall around you, wrapping you in a serene, three-dimensional soundscape that soothes the mind and restores the spirit.
   
  Using advanced 8D audio technology, this audiobook creates the sensation of sitting by a frosted window on a quiet December night, where the rhythmic patter of rain and distant winter ambiance swirl softly through your headphones. Whether you’re settling in for sleep, easing stress, or seeking a peaceful backdrop for reflection, this soundscape turns any moment into a comforting holiday escape.
   
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  8+ hours of continuous, uninterrupted rain and white noise designed to calm the mind and promote deep sleep
  
   
  8D immersive audio envelops you in realistic, moving sound for a lifelike, three-dimensional listening experience (best enjoyed with headphones)
  
   
  Nature’s white noise gently masks background distractions for greater focus, relaxation, and sleep quality
  
   
  Promotes emotional calm by helping lower stress levels and ease anxiety during the busy holiday season
  
   
  Perfect for sleep, meditation, studying, journaling, or creating a cozy Christmas atmosphere at home
  
   
  Ideal for focus and grounding during yoga, mindfulness, or gentle stretching routines
  
  
  
   
  Listen with headphones for best experience and let the sound of gentle rain transport you to your quiet holiday havenPress play, close your eyes, and feel this season's cozy rain.

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  Enchanted Plants - A Treasury of...

  Varla A. Ventura

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  “Guided by fairy folk and Ventura’s own botanical wisdom, this book is an enchanting walk on the path of green magic and folklore.” —Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal   From fairy tales to your garden, Enchanted Plants is an illustrated treasure trove of the lore and magic in the kingdom of plants.   Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of the poison garden where plants both alluring and life-saving intertwine?  From the baneful bog to the garden gate, plant lover and lover of the bizarre Varla Ventura brings together forgotten lore of plants for the ultimate romp through a botanical wonderland, including excerpts from fairy tales and a lively discussion of each plant’s legendary magical and medicinal properties. Don’t forget your scissors.  Enchanted Plants is arranged by general environment:  cultivated plants and edibles;  toxic plants;  meadowlands;  the woods;  marshes and swamps; and  tropical plants.  Each chapter contains a cultivated selection of plants, arranged alphabetically by popular common name, with additional information including botanical name, common names, folklore, ethnobotanical properties, magical and occult properties, and modern usage if applicable.

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  Meditation For Anxiety

  Meditation Masters

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  Are anxiety and stress impacting your daily life? Do you find it challenging to maintain a calm and peaceful state of mind? Imagine a life where you can manage anxiety effectively, find inner peace, and navigate your days with clarity and confidence. 
  Our transformative audiobook offers a powerful journey into meditation specifically designed to alleviate anxiety. Through expertly guided sessions, you'll learn techniques to calm your mind, release tension, and cultivate a deep sense of inner tranquility. 
  This session is tailored to help you manage anxiety, enhance your emotional well-being, and develop resilience against stress. Whether you're new to meditation or have previous experience, these practices will support you in creating a daily routine that fosters mental and emotional balance. 
  Consistent listening will empower you to face life's challenges with a serene and composed mindset. Begin your journey towards a more peaceful and anxiety-free life today. Embrace the opportunity to transform your mind and overall well-being. 
  Don't let anxiety control your life any longer. Take the first step towards healing and serenity. Listen now and discover the profound benefits of meditation for anxiety.

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  Prince 2 Foundations Audio Study...

  M.A. Ivins

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  You have booked the PRINCE2 Foundation exam, or you are about to. Then you opened the official manual, read a few pages, and quietly closed it again. You are not alone, and you are in exactly the right place.
  This audiobook teaches the complete PRINCE2 7th edition Foundation syllabus in plain English, the way a knowledgeable friend would explain it over coffee. No jargon without a translation. Plenty of analogies, real examples, and steady reminders that the exam is built to be passed, not to defeat you.
  What you will learn: - The seven principles, the rules that apply on every project, every time - The seven practices (formerly Themes), including Business Case, Risk, Quality and Issues - The seven processes, from Starting Up a Project to Closing a Project - The Foundation exam format, and how to handle exam day with a clear head
  How the course is built: Five modules and twenty-two lessons that build on each other, from getting your bearings to exam-day strategy. You will finish able to sketch the whole method on the back of an envelope, and well enough to pass.
  Who it is for: Anyone with a Foundation exam booked or planned. You do not need prior PRINCE2 experience. If you have ever helped plan a wedding, survived an office move, or run a school fete, you already understand the instinct PRINCE2 turns into a method.
  Listen at your own pace, lock in the principles, practices and processes, and walk into the exam calm and prepared. You have got this.

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