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  Everest - The West Ridge

  Thomas Hornbein, Jon Krakauer

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  In 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to summit Everest via the South Col route. Roughly two weeks after Whittaker's achievement, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld, fellow American mountaineers on the same expedition, became the first climbers ever to summit the world's highest peak via the dangerous and forbidding West Ridge—a route on which only a handful of climbers have since succeeded. 
   
   
   
  This special fiftieth anniversary edition reintroduces the adventure in a larger format by members of the expedition, including leader Norman G. Dyhrenfurth and team doctor Jim Lester. In addition to a new foreword by Jon Krakauer, this volume also features a new preface by Hornbein along with a series of prefaces he wrote for earlier editions, including the original from 1965.

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  National Geographic Birding...

  Noah Strycker

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  Targeted to beginners and beyond, National Geographic's fun, inspiring guide to the art, craft, and science of bird-watching combines practical know-how and expert knowledge. Browsable and bursting with helpful illustrations and photographs, Birding Basics offers new ideas for when, where, and how to get to know the birds in your world. Not a field guide but a primer in best practices, authored by birding expert Noah Strycker, this breezy book features easy-to-follow advice on what to look and listen for, how to use field guides and birding apps, the best equipment to start with, and ways to engage with other birders around the world. Filled with fun facts and seasoned advice, this useful book will help you attract birds to your backyard, master bird identification, name a bird by its song, and witness the magic of migration. Sidebars feature fun facts, identification tips, and easy projects for exploring the world on the wing. For everyone who loves watching the birds, whether out the window or on the trail, this colorful, easy-to-use guide to better birding has everything you need.

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  The Cybersecurity Revolution -...

  Michael Scott

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  For anyone wishing to navigate the complex and quickly changing field of cybersecurity, "The Cybersecurity Revolution: The Ever-Changing Landscape: Adapting and Thriving in the Cyber World" is an indispensable resource. It is more important than ever to recognize and take precautions against cyber risks in a world where technology permeates every aspect of our everyday lives. This book covers everything from fundamental concepts to innovative strategies to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity.  
  Embark on a narrative journey that begins with the basics, demystifying key concepts and terminology, and then progresses through the evolution of cyber threats. Each chapter seamlessly builds on the previous one, creating a compelling narrative that underscores the importance of staying ahead in the digital security landscape.  
  Examine the newest tools and technology in cybersecurity and learn how important it is for businesses to protect data through corporate policies and governmental regulations. The human element receives a lot of emphasis, focusing on the necessity of awareness-raising, education, and proactive protection against insider threats and social engineering. 
  The book "The Cybersecurity Revolution" gives readers the information and resources they need to negotiate the opportunities and difficulties in the cybersecurity industry successfully. By offering insights into emerging trends and technologies, this book serves as a practical guide for individuals and businesses to prioritize cybersecurity, adapt to evolving threats, and thrive in the dynamic cyberspace. To safeguard your digital life, be prepared, vigilant, and informed.

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  Database Management for...

  Daniel Garfield

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  "Database Management for Beginners" provides a clear and concise introduction to the fundamentals of managing and manipulating data. With a focus on practicality and accessibility, this book takes you on a step-by-step journey, empowering you to organize, retrieve, and optimize your data efficiently. 
  Beginning with an exploration of the core concepts of databases, you'll gain a solid understanding of database structures, components, and different types of database management systems. You'll then dive into the practical aspects of database management, learning how to plan, design, and create databases that meet your specific needs. 
  With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, this guide equips you with the essential skills to manipulate data effectively. You'll discover how to insert, query, update, and delete data using SQL, the universal language for interacting with databases. You'll also explore techniques for sorting, filtering, and optimizing data retrieval. 
  Data integrity and security are paramount, and this book provides you with the knowledge to ensure your databases are reliable and protected. You'll learn how to implement data validation rules, enforce constraints, and secure your databases through user authentication and permissions. Additionally, you'll gain insights into backup and recovery strategies to safeguard against data loss. 
  As you progress, you'll delve into advanced concepts such as performance optimization, normalization techniques, and database administration. You'll explore indexing, database tuning, and troubleshooting common issues to ensure your databases operate at peak efficiency. Optional chapters also introduce you to advanced topics like transactions, stored procedures, replication, and data warehousing. 
  Embark on your journey into the world of database management today and gain the skills you need to thrive in the digital era. 
   

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  They Had Names - Tracing the...

  Nathaniel Jeanson

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  Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery.
   
  At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about the Apache, the Comanche, the Cherokee?
   
  They Had Names is the result of a multi-year deep dive into genetics, indigenous histories, archaeology, and linguistics—an ambitious quest to uncover answers to these questions.
   
  In this book, you will explore pre-Columbian links between civilizations of the Old World and civilizations of the New. You’ll read about unexpected connections between Mexico and tribes north of the Rio Grande. You’ll also discover that ancient ruins from North American civilizations still exist, that these ruins tell dramatic stories, and that they can still be visited today.
   
  On this continent, peoples and kingdoms rose and fell, great battles were fought, heroes were enshrined—heroes whose names have been preserved.

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  Dogopolis - How Dogs and Humans...

  Chris Pearson

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  Dogopolis presents a surprising source for urban innovation in the history of three major cities: human-canine relationships. 
    
  Stroll through any American or European city today and you probably won’t get far before seeing a dog being taken for a walk. It’s expected that these domesticated animals can easily navigate sidewalks, streets, and other foundational elements of our built environment. But what if our cities were actually shaped in response to dogs more than we ever realized? 
   
  Chris Pearson’s Dogopolis boldly and convincingly asserts that human-canine relations were a crucial factor in the formation of modern urban living. Focusing on New York, London, and Paris from the early nineteenth century into the 1930s, Pearson shows that human reactions to dogs significantly remolded them and other contemporary western cities. It’s an unalterable fact that dogs—often filthy, bellicose, and sometimes off-putting—run away, spread rabies, defecate, and breed wherever they like, so as dogs became a more and more common in nineteenth-century middle-class life, cities had to respond to people’s fear of them and revulsion at their least desirable traits. The gradual integration of dogs into city life centered on disgust at dirt, fear of crime and vagrancy, and the promotion of humanitarian sentiments. On the other hand, dogs are some people’s most beloved animal companions, and human compassion and affection for pets and strays were equally powerful forces in shaping urban modernity. Dogopolis details the complex interrelations among emotions, sentiment, and the ways we manifest our feelings toward what we love—showing that together they can actually reshape society.

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