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  The Birds of Ireland

  Jim Wilson, Mark Carmody

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  An important tool of a birdwatcher is a good identification guide. Most cover the birds of Europe and few deal exclusively with Ireland. This first photographic identification guide to the birds of Ireland has over 1,600 photos of more than 260 species, in an easy, quick-reference format. With eight to fifteen images per species, the key identification features of each bird are shown, with concise descriptions and pointers to indicate important features. This guide is produced in association with BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland's leading bird-conservation organisation. The purchase of this guide contributes funds to BirdWatch Ireland's conservation and education initiatives to help protect and promote Ireland's wild birds and habitats. similar to: Ireland's Garden Birds by Jim Wilson and Oran O'Sullivan.

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  The Tinkerer's Accomplice - How...

  J. Scott Turner

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  A physiologist presents a provocative and scientifically rigorous new perspective on Darwinism, design, and why the living world works so well. When they contemplate nature, they see evidence of design at work. So it is jarring when biologists insist that this perception is all wrong. What most people see as design, they say—purposeful, directed, even intelligent—is only an illusion. But in these days of increasingly assertive challenges to Darwinism, the question becomes acute: is our perception of design simply a mental figment, or is there something deeper at work? Physiologist Scott Turner argues that the apparent design of the living world can be accounted for scientifically. But to do it, we must consider a dimension that modern molecular biology often ignores: the dynamic interaction between living organisms and their environment. By combining environmental physiology and natural selection, we begin to understand the beautiful fit between the form life takes and how life works. In The Tinkerer's Accomplice, Scott Turner takes up the question of design as a very real problem in biology; his solution poses challenges to all sides in this critical debate.

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  Machine Learning in Python -...

  Bob Mather

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  Are you excited about artificial intelligence and want to get started?Are you excited about machine learning and want to learn how to implement in Python? The book below is the answer. Given the large amounts of data we use everyday; whether it is in the web, supermarkets, social media etc., analysis of data has become integral to our daily life. The ability to do so effectively can propel your career or business to great heights. Machine learning is the most effective data analysis tool. While it is a complex topic, it can be broken down into simpler steps, as show in this audiobook. We are using Python, which is a great programming language for beginners. Python is a great language that is commonly used with machine learning. Python is used extensively in mathematics, gaming, and graphic design. It is fast to develop and prototype. It is web capable, meaning that we can use Python to gather web data. It is adaptable, and has great community of users. Here's what's included in this audiobook: What is machine learning? Why use Python? Regression analysis using Python with an example Clustering analysis using Python with an example Implementing an Artificial Neural Network Backpropagation 90-day plan to learn and implement machine learning Conclusion Buy this audiobook today!

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  Clean by James Hamblin - key...

  American Classics

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  The audiobook summary of "Clean" by David Sheff offers a comprehensive look into the complex and often misunderstood world of addiction. This book stands out as a significant exploration of addiction as a health problem, rather than a criminal issue. Sheff, drawing from his personal experience as a parent of an addict, presents a deeply empathetic and informed perspective on this public health crisis. 
  In "Clean," Sheff argues for a paradigm shift in how we view and treat addiction. He stresses that addiction should be approached with the rigor of medicine, advocating for evidence-based treatment. The book underlines the importance of understanding addiction as a disease that causes actual anatomical alterations in the brain, leading to cognitive deficits and other symptoms. Sheff's approach is rooted in the belief that behavioral choices contribute to many illnesses, similar to how choices in diet contribute to diseases like diabetes. 
  The audiobook delves into various aspects of addiction, from prevention and early use to treatment and maintaining sobriety. Sheff critically examines the war on drugs, deeming it a failure and calling for more effective strategies to combat the epidemic of substance abuse. The book also highlights the genetic component of addiction, the impact of mental illness and poverty as risk factors, and the particular vulnerability of adolescents. 
  "Clean" is not just a book for those directly affected by addiction but is an essential read for anyone looking to understand one of America's most pressing social issues. This audiobook summary presents the key takeaways from Sheff's work in a concise format, providing practical information and insights into the nature of addiction and recovery. Whether you've previously read "Clean" or are new to Sheff's work, this audiobook offers valuable perspectives and lessons that can be applied to understand and address the challenge of addiction

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  The Great War at Sea - The...

  Bob Carruthers

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  This powerful collection, depicting the events of the Great War at sea, showcases the work of the contemporary combat artists and illustrators from the Great War era. The result is a stunning and vivid graphic record of life and death on the high-seas from 1914-18, as reported to contemporary audiences at a time when the events of the Great War were still unfolding. During the Great War artists and illustrators produced a highly accurate visual record of the fleeting moments the bulky cameras couldn't reproduce. These works form a body ofwar reportage that are as valid as the written word. Today, the work of the combat illustrators and the official war artists from the Great War era is overlooked by historians in favour of photographs, but these illustrations are nonetheless important, as they provide a contemporary record of hand-to-hand fighting, trench raids, aerial dogfights, sea battles, desperate last stands, night actions and cavalry charges.

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  Beautiful Corn - America's...

  Anthony Boutard

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  A market farmer and naturalist writes on the history, cultivation, and culture of corn, as well as his own personal experience with the remarkable crop. Cultivated from sea level to mountaintop, from parched deserts to sodden rain forests, from the rocky Gaspé Peninsula to the plains of Argentina, corn is the grain of the Americas. In terms of culinary uses, it is amazingly diverse, reflecting the breathtaking variety of the continents and environments from which it evolved. The consummate immigrant, corn is grown extensively on every continent except Antarctica. Author Anthony Boutard weaves together this unique plant’s contribution to our culture, its distinctive biology, and the practical information needed to grow and enjoy it at home. Beautiful Corn advocates a return to the nourishing whole grain that built America, in place of today’s genetically modified crops processed by industrial agriculture into synthetic sweeteners and cheap meat. Come along on this lyrical and inspiring journey through the seasons, learning about growing and using corn in the traditional way. Gardeners and market farmers can lead the way to a healthier country by restoring heritage corn varieties to our tables. An unabashed celebration of a much-maligned culinary treasure, Beautiful Corn will forever change the way you view this remarkable plant.“Part love song to an ancient grain, part elevated instruction on how to grow, cook, and consume it, part history and animated story, Beautiful Corn opens our eyes to a food plant that humans have both cultivated and been cultivated by…. Boutard’s book is as nourishing as the corn he so wonderfully describes.”—Michael Ableman, farmer, author of Street Farm and From the Good Earth

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